THE SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
February/ 2008
For Further Information Contact:
Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department
Fuzzy Fletcher, Director of Emergency Management
Phone – (206) 390-4136 (24/7) Cell
Phone – (425) 888-6551 x 140 (Office)
Fax – (425) 888-6727
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Emergency Contact Numbers
Distribution Page
CEMP Suggestion Form
Record of Revisions
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Introduction
A. Intent
B. Mission
C. Purpose
D. Scope
E. Organization
Policies
F. Authorities
G. Assignment of Responsibilities
H. Limitations
I. Situation
Concept of Operations
J. Concept
K. Time Phases of Disaster Operations
L. Mitigation and Preparedness
M. Response-Increased Readiness Period
N. Response-Emergency Period
O. Recovery Phase
Responsibilities
P. General
Q. Coordination
R. Facilities
S. Administration
T. Financial Management
U. Logistics
V. Municipal and County Government
W. Agency or Other Department Responsibilities
Appendices
Appendix 1 Direction and Control
Appendix 2 Continuity of Government
Appendix 3 Emergency Resource Management
Appendix 4 Emergency Public Information
Appendix 5 Emergency Administrative Procedures and Records
Appendix 6 Emergency Fiscal Procedures
Appendix 7 Training and Education
Appendix 8 Abbreviations
Appendix 9 Definitions
Appendix 10 Emergency Contact Lists
Appendix 11 Emergency Proclamation
Emergency Support Functions List
ESF 1 Transportation
ESF 2 Telecommunications/Information Systems and Warning
ESF 3 Public Works and Engineering
ESF 4 Fire Fighting
ESF 5 Emergency Management
Direction and Control
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Administration and Finance
ESF 6 Mass Care, Housing and Human Services
ESF 7 Resource Support
ESF 8 Public Health and Medical Services
ESF 9 Search and Rescue
ESF 10 Hazardous Materials Response
ESF 11 Agriculture and Natural Resources
ESF 12 Energy
ESF 13 Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Security
ESF 14 Long Term Economic Stabilization & Mitigation
ESF 15 External Affairs
ESF 20 Military Support to Civil Authorities
Annex’s
Terrorism
Vulnerable populations (ESF 6)
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
Business Hours:
8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Monday-Friday
After Hours:
After hours, weekends and holidays: Contact Snoqualmie Tribe EM Department at 206-390-4136. The Snoqualmie Tribe EM Director maintains a 24-hour duty schedule for all departments.
Government Emergency Numbers and Contacts Persons:
Name Position Office Cell Pager
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Matt Mattson |
Tribal Administrator |
425-888-6551 x 123 |
425-471-3667 |
N/A |
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Fuzzy Fletcher |
Emergency Management Director |
425-888-6551 x 140 |
206-390-4136 |
N/A |
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Mary-Anne Hinzman |
Tribal Chairman |
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N/A |
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Lynda Harvey |
Health Administrator |
425-888-8777 |
425-677-4418 |
N/A |
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Human Services Administrator |
1-888-619-6983 |
425-471-0399 |
N/A |
Emergency Frequencies:
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Emergency Management |
VHF-154.7175 (STEN-1) |
| Fire services |
800 MHz |
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Police Services |
800 MHz |
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Tribal Administration |
800 MHz / VHF 154.7175 (STEN-1) |
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Clinics |
800 MHz / VHF 154.7175 (STEN-1) |
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Casino |
UHV / |
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Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Network |
(STEN-1) |
DISTRIBUTION PAGE
This plan will be distributed to all participating Tribal Departments and entities that have designated responsibilities delineated within this plan.
Primary Distribution List
Snoqualmie Tribal Council
Snoqualmie Tribal Administrator
Snoqualmie Tribal Police Chief
Snoqualmie Health Administrator
Snoqualmie Human Services Administrator
Snoqualmie Housing Director
Snoqualmie Environmental Director
Snoqualmie Maintenance & Facilities Director
Snoqualmie Health Clinics
Snoqualmie Fish and Wildlife
Snoqualmie Finance
Snoqualmie Emergency Management Director
Casino Snoqualmie General Manager
Casino Snoqualmie Security Director
Snoqualmie Tribe’s – Fire and EMS service provider
Secondary Distribution List
Washington State Emergency Management Division
King County Office of Emergency Management
City of Snoqualmie- EOC
Northwest Tribal Emergency Management Council
FEMA –Region X
CEMP Suggestion Form
Dear CEMP Reviewer:
Fill in your name, title, department, address, phone and fax number. There are three review sections: (1) Basic Plan, (2) Appendices and (3) Emergency Support Functions. Fill in the blanks regarding the location of information in the plan being reviewed. Attach marked-up copies to this sheet with any suggested changes. Make other suggestions or comments in the space provided below. Add extra sheets as necessary. Thank you in advance for your contributing efforts and for taking the time to make The Snoqualmie Tribe Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan better.
Mail or Drop Off at:
Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department
PO Box 969, Snoqualmie, WA. 98065
(425) 888-6551 x 140
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Address_______________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________ State_________________ Zip Code____________
Phone_______________________________ Fax______________________________________
Suggestions or Comments:
RECORD OF REVISIONS
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Date Entered |
Contents of Change |
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INTRODUCTION
The Snoqualmie Tribal government has the responsibility for protecting life, property and environment threatened by natural or manmade disasters. Tribal emergency responders provide services such as rescue and medical treatment of the injured, evacuation of Tribal members at risk, initial isolation of an area, and identification of hazard. Tribal responders also notify other local, state, Tribal, and Federal agencies per applicable laws, regulations, plans and mutual aid agreements. The Snoqualmie Tribe Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan provides a decision-making management system that facilitates Tribal involvement for multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional response to natural or technological disasters. The Snoqualmie Tribe Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan recognizes and adapts to each agency’s authority and responsibility.
When a natural disaster or man caused disaster requires an emergency response, a tiered response flow typically occurs. The general order of the tiered response is as follows:
Snoqualmie Tribe-Director of EM and the Tribal Disaster Team
Local first responders from the surrounding area (including the public and private sector resources
Regional first responders
State responders
Federal responders
A Federal response is likely for complex and/or widespread natural hazard or human caused disaster incidents in situations when the incident exceeds the level of response available from state, local and Tribal agencies, or at the request of The Snoqualmie Tribe. Federal response capabilities include providing immediate response resources, access to funds and response coordination, and addressing federal interests. The Snoqualmie Tribe may request State and Federal resources by following established procedures set forth in this document.
Emergency management is a system that through organized analysis, planning, decision-making, and assigning of resources will help prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the effects of all- hazards within the Snoqualmie Reservation.
A. Mission
1. To coordinate all emergency management activities which protect the members, property, economy and the environment of The Snoqualmie Tribe.
2. This is applicable to all natural and human-caused disasters.
3. Disaster is defined as any hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snow storm, drought, fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, incident at fixed nuclear facilities, civil disturbance, terrorism, sabotage, enemy attack, international hostilities, or other catastrophe, emergency or situation on any part of the reservation, or Tribal held lands, which in the judgment of the Tribal Council threatens or actually causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant execution of this Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Plan.
4. Provides the following:
a. A basis for incorporating all Tribal programs, members, individuals and tribal organizations with disaster responsibilities into the emergency program.
b. Continuity of Operations of the Snoqualmie Tribal government.
c. A comprehensive framework for tribal disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery operations.
5. This follows the planning guidelines outlined by the State of Washington's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and is consistent with the King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Regional Disaster Plan.along with the National Response Plan and NIMS
This shares general emergency management planning concepts with neighboring jurisdictions, but it stands alone.
B. Purpose
To establish The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management functions and responsibilities, of the Tribal Council, committees, departments, and programs. This Plan is intended as a comprehensive framework for Tribal wide mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
C. Authority
1. The Snoqualmie Tribe Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan has been developed and is maintained under the following authorities:
a. Snoqualmie Tribes Resolution 01-2008
b. Snoqualmie Tribes Emergency Management Code (Title 10)
c. Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended.
d. Public Law 93-288, "Disaster Relief Act of 1974" as amended by PL 100-707, "Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act".
e. Public Law 96-342, "Improved Civil Defense".
f. Public Law 99-499, "Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986".
RCW 38.52.070, Local Organizations and Local Organizations authorized-establishment, operation, emergency powers, and procedures
h. Snoqualmie Tribal Codes and Ordinances
D. EMD geographic
Geographic Area
The Snoqualmie Indian Reservation contains 55 acres and various Tribal businesses, housed in the cities of Carnation, North Bend and Snoqualmie.
While the Reservation is 55 acres, the Tribal population is spread over a vast area of approx. 175 Sq. miles. This area is known as the Snoqualmie Valley. There are Snoqualmie Tribal members, in the following counties, King, Snohomish, Pierce, Lewis and Skagit.
Population
The Snoqualmie Tribal enrollment is 635 today.
E. Situation1. The Snoqualmie Tribe has the responsibility to respond and direct operations to all disasters within their borders and to respond with other Tribal, local, state and federal jurisdictions in times of disaster.
2. A major earthquake may hamper response by damaging bridges, overpasses, roadways, transportation facilities, communications systems, and public safety facilities.
3. Other natural disasters could damage various lifelines and thus reduce the effectiveness of an emergency response. See The Snoqualmie Tribe Hazard Indentification and Vulnerability Analysis by the Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department (STEMD), for a more detailed description of the Snoqualmie Reservation’s demographics and geography.
II. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Organization
The Snoqualmie Tribal Council provides oversight to emergency management activities by drafting those codes, resolutions, contracts, rules and regulations that are necessary for emergency management within the exterior boundaries of the Snoqualmie Reservation.
The King County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts of its member agencies under the direction and control of the Emergency Management Council. OEM's jurisdiction includes all unincorporated King County.
OEM's governing body is the Emergency Management Council and is comprised of the County Executive and the Mayors of the twelve member cities
The Mayors of neighboring jurisdictions are responsible, by law, for disaster operations in their respective jurisdictions.
The Snoqualmie Tribe-Director of Emergency Management acts as the staff advisor to The Snoqualmie Tribe officials and to OEM during disaster operations using the National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS).
The Snoqualmie Tribe government will retain the authority and responsibility for direction and control of its own disaster operations, use of resources and application of mutual aid within its own boundaries.
Disaster operations will be coordinated with the King County Office of Emergency Management, Eastside Fire and Rescue, Snoqualmie Police, Snoqualmie Fire, Duvall/Carnation Police and King County Sheriff and conducted by the seven forces, supplemented as necessary, by trained emergency workers and by manpower available within the Tribe and local jurisdiction as well as at the county, state and federal level.
B. Concept of Operations
When possible, King County OEM will provide warning of an impending disaster, as outlined in ESF-2. If a disaster occurs, Tribal, county, city and all other appropriate forces shall respond as outlined in their respective CEMPs.
2. The first priority shall be the preservation of life, with other response, mitigation and recovery efforts following.
Each affected jurisdiction shall maintain control of its own operations, with The Snoqualmie Tribe providing coordination and assistance as necessary, in accordance with NIMS and ICS.
If the disaster should exceed any jurisdiction’s capabilities, The Snoqualmie Tribal Council and/or designee should issue a proclamation of emergency and request additional assistance though local, state and federal agencies.
Disaster and Emergency Response Operations will be carried out according to existing plans and shall be coordinated by the Snoqualmie Tribe-Director of Emergency Management currently housed at the Snoqualmie Tribes EOC.
C. Time Phases of Disaster Operations
Emergency management programs include four functional divisions: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
The mitigation function includes programs and activities designed to reduce or eliminate the effects of future disasters upon people and property.
The preparedness function includes activities that encourage a state of readiness in governments, public organizations, businesses, families and individuals that provides the capability to survive a disaster and to ensure the continuity of government.
The response function primarily includes dissemination of warning and emergency information; coordination for the over-all emergency response through the Emergency Operations Center; management of emergency resources; and liaison with state and federal government. OEM is responsible for the coordination of all major disasters and emergencies that may befall The Snoqualmie Tribe. This includes, but is not limited too, winter storms, floods, earthquake, major fires, Haz-Mat spills/leaks and incidents related to weapons of mass destruction.
The recovery function primarily includes collecting and reporting damage assessment information relating to both government and private property; assisting the establishment of Disaster Application Centers that provide local, state and federal disaster relief programs to citizens; and coordination of the disaster relief activities of Tribal and community level human services agencies and organizations within The Snoqualmie Tribe reservation boundaries.
Mitigation and Preparedness
Before a disaster strikes, Tribal departments shall take steps to reduce potential disaster effects.
These steps may include, but are not limited to:
a. Conducting continuous planning studies of potential disaster elements of The Snoqualmie Tribe.
b. Reviewing disaster readiness capabilities and upgrading procedures in keeping with changing emergency management and response technology.
c. Encouraging and maintaining interagency cooperation and coordination of readiness planning.
d. Maintaining vehicles, equipment and facilities in a readiness condition.
e. Conducting programs of public information and education on disaster preparedness and personal survival.
f. Reviewing and improving response capabilities by conducting training, drill and exercises.
Response-Increased Readiness Period
If a disaster is imminent, all agencies with emergency responsibilities should:
a. Comply with established checklists and review response status and procedures.
b. Notify key staff according to standard operating procedures.
c. Notify the appropriate departments and programs.
d. Prepare and update necessary information for release to the public thru the Tribal Public Information officer (TPIO).
e. Begin to activate the appropriate Snoqualmie Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in conjunction with the city, when necessary
f. Initiate mitigation and preparedness programs to reduce the effects of the disaster.
g. Initiate all record keeping, data collection and control measures as needed.
Response-Emergency Period
When a disaster strikes, all agencies with emergency responsibilities should:
h. Initiate and conduct disaster response operations according to SOPs.
i. Coordinate their response with the Director of Emergency Management and all involved departments and programs within The Snoqualmie Tribe.
j. Keep the Director of Emergency Management, Tribal Administrator and Snoqualmie Tribal Council fully advised of actions taken.
k. Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response efforts and establish priorities in the application of available resources.
Recovery Phase
After the immediate threat to life and property has passed, those departments and programs involved in the emergency response should:
l. Obtain detailed damage assessment information, documented by photos and written descriptions, which will support federal disaster assistance requests.
m. Coordinate the distribution of resources to meet the long-term needs of The Snoqualmie Tribe. This includes management of donated goods and volunteers.
n. Identify any and all deficiencies in response and conduct after-event critiques to assist in the implementation of actions for improvement.
D. Responsibilities
1. Snoqualmie Tribal Government
a.) The Snoqualmie Tribal Council shall:
1) Establish policy and make major decisions.
2) Direct emergency operations and provide liaison.
3) Request activation of the Emergency Operations Center
4) Issue proclamations of emergency and requests for assistance.
5) Request additional assistance through King County Office of Emergency Management. (KCOEM)
6) Direct the implementation of emergency response and recovery.
7) Adopt and enact ordinances/resolutions and appropriate revenue.
8) Conduct general council meetings and take action to assist in informing the public and to identify emergency needs.
9) Provide for the continuity of the Tribal government and temporarily fill any vacancy of an elected position, per Council procedure.
b.) The Snoqualmie Tribe-Director of Emergency Management shall:
Be responsible for the current update of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
2) Coordinate emergency activities with local agencies in preparing and responding to a disaster.
3) Provide communications coordination for response agencies during a disaster.
4) Assist the Tribal Council by providing staff assistance in a disaster.
5) Act as the contact point for requesting disaster assistance from other governmental agencies (except mutual aid).
6) Prepare damage assessment, incident, or disaster analysis reports, as necessary.
7) Warn the Tribal Council, Members and Employees of impending disasters and provide adequate instructions before, during, and after emergencies.
8) Provide reconnaissance and field operations teams.
9) Provide public information and education as it pertains to disaster preparedness and response.
10) Coordinate the use of all available resources.
11) Develop and maintain current Emergency Operating Procedures for The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department (STEMD) disaster responsibilities.
c.) Law Enforcement shall be coordinated through Tribal Police, Snoqualmie
City Police, King County Sheriff and Duvall/Carnation Police:
1) Operate all dispatch and communications systems
2) Use appropriate crowd and traffic control procedures to limit access to the disaster area.
3) Assist in warnings and carry out the evacuation of citizens from the affected area.
4) Maintain law and order and provide physical security in and around the affected area.
5) Provide incident command for law enforcement oriented disasters.
6) Oversee all security departments during an emergency.
7) Carry out search and rescue missions.
8) Provide damage assessment reports, as necessary.
9) Develop procedures for the mass arrest and detention of prisoners.
d.) Fire Services shall be coordinated through Snoqualmie City Fire and Rescue and Eastside Fire and Rescue:
1) Control and/or suppress fires and secure hazardous materials scenes.
2) Provide on-scene medical assistance.
3) Assume incident command of fire related disasters.
4) Provide on-scene search, rescue, and extraction operations.
5) Assist law enforcement, as necessary, in warning and evacuation operations.
6) Provide damage assessment reports, as necessary.
7) Maintain current suggested operating procedures for disaster responsibilities.
Coordinate HAZMAT teams to handle hazardous materials incidents.
Operate all dispatch and communications systems
Finance shall:
1) Ensure disaster-related expenditures are made in accordance with applicable resolutions, ordinances, emergency procurement, and accounting policies.
2) Remove and secure financial records as necessary.
3) Provide personnel for other agencies with disaster responsibilities.
4) Maintain current suggested operating procedures for disaster responsibilities.
Assist in The Snoqualmie Tribe EOC, if requested.
f.) Maintenance shall:
1) Maintain/repair roadways and bridges for emergency vehicles.
2) Provide refuse and debris removal and/or disposal.
3) Keep storm and sanitary sewer, and water systems in operation.
4) Provide barricades and other traffic control equipment as needed.
5) Provide equipment and operators to assist in other emergency situations.
6) Ensure that all Tribal trucks and vehicles are fueled and operational.
7) Provide damage assessment reports, as necessary.
8) Provide information on road conditions and status.
9) Maintain current suggested operating procedures for disaster responsibilities.
10) Assist in The Snoqualmie Tribe EOC, if requested.
g.) Health and Human Services Clinics shall:
1) Manage disease control and immunization programs.
2) Ensure the health clinics are operational for the duration of an emergency or disaster and is staffed with medical or first responder personnel.
3) Ensure that an alternate treatment center, as well as the EOC, has supplies needed for emergency medical operations for a minimum of 7 days.
4) Ensure that emergency medical supplies are stored for use at both main and alternate storage facilities.
5) Maintain an inventory of pharmaceuticals for use at both main and alternate storage facilities.
6) Advise on public health matters as requested.
7) Maintain current suggested operating procedures for disaster responsibilities.
8) Assist in The Snoqualmie Tribe EOC, if requested.
h.) Emergency Operations Center
1.) Maintain current suggested operating procedures for disaster responsibilities.
2.) Maintain NIMS/ICS (National Incident Management System/ Incident Command System) compliance.
i.) Housing in Conjunction with Carnation/Duvall CERT:
Provide on-scene search, rescue, and extraction operations in Tribal housing.
Maintain emergency supply kits for 10-person rescue crew, to include food, water, goggles, gloves, hard hats, etc.
Maintain first aid supplies for 100 persons that may be needed for first responder first aid.
j.) Forestry
Ensure that all Tribal loggers are available to clear trees and other debris from tribal roads.
Maintain forest-removing equipment to clear trees and logging debris
Have chainsaws and fuel for chainsaws for ten days of continual operation
Maintain food and water supply for logging crew for ten days of operation
Coordinate the disposal of dead animals.
Facilities
1) Ensure maintenance and custodial staff are available to carry out search and rescue responsibilities in tribal buildings.
2) Ensure supply and logistic responsibilities are met.
Food Bank
3) Supervise the food and water quality control program.
4) Maintain Tribal truck to be ready to use
5) Manage water supply
6) Manage portable toilet and trench facilities
7) Maintain emergency supply kit for emergency work crew of 10.
2. Other Agencies
1) Maintain and staff the KC Emergency coordination center (ECC).
2) Follow the Regional Disaster Plan
b.) Public Utility (Tanner Electric /PSE) shall:
1) Restore electrical power on a priority basis.
2) Repair damaged generating facilities and equipment.
3) Remove downed electrical lines from roadways and other dangerous areas.
4) Restore water & sewer service in its area of responsibility.
c.) American Red Cross shall:
1) Provide mass care for disaster victims including shelter and food.
2) Provide non-emergent health and mental health services.
3) Provide damage assessment.
4) Establish a welfare inquiry service.
5) Provide recovery assistance for disaster victims.
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. Concept
1. When possible, The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department (STEMD) will provide warning to its Council, Members and Employees of an impending disaster. If a disaster occurs, Tribal, county, fire district, and other forces shall respond.
2. The first priority shall be the preservation of life with other mitigation and recovery efforts second.
3. Each affected jurisdiction shall maintain control of its own operations, with The Snoqualmie Tribe (STEMD), providing coordination and assistance as necessary.
4. The Snoqualmie Tribe-Director of Emergency Management, in coordination with King County OEM, will respond to the scene to provide field personnel, communications, and on-scene coordination if requested by the incident commander.
5. If the disaster should exceed any jurisdiction's capabilities, the Tribal Chairperson or their designee may issue a proclamation of emergency and request additional assistance through King County OEM. See Appendix 12-Emergency Proclamation by the Tribal Council.
6. Member agencies of the (COAD), including American Red Cross, shall provide either individual or mass assistance to disaster victims.
7. Disaster operations will be carried out according to the existing Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and shall be coordinated by officials in their respective EOC(s) using the NIMS/Incident Command System.
B. Disaster Phases
1. Mitigation and Preparedness
Before a disaster strikes – Tribal, county, and other government agencies shall take steps to reduce the disaster effects.
These steps shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Conducting continuous planning studies of potential disaster elements on the reservation
b. Reviewing the disaster readiness capabilities and upgrading procedures in keeping with changing emergency management and response technology.
c. Encouraging and maintaining interagency cooperation and coordination of readiness planning.
d. Maintaining vehicles, equipment, and facilities in a readiness condition.
e. Conducting programs of public information and education on disaster preparedness and personal survival.
g. Reviewing and improving response capabilities by conducting training, drills, and exercises at least once a year.
h. Updating the Snoqualmie Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the Snoqualmie Hazard Mitigation Plan at least once every three years.
2. Response - Increased Readiness Period
If a disaster is imminent all agencies with emergency responsibilities shall:
a. Comply with established checklists and review response status and procedures.
b. Notify key staff according to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and department emergency operating procedures (EOPs).
c. Notify the appropriate organizations.
d. Prepare and update necessary information for release to the public through the Tribal Public Information Officer (TPIO).
e. Activate the appropriate Emergency Operations Center(s).
f. Initiate mitigation and preparedness programs to reduce the effects of the disaster.
g. Initiate all record keeping, data collection, and control measures as needed specifically as related to records of any emergency expenditures.
3. Response - Emergency Period
When a disaster strikes all agencies with emergency responsibilities shall:
a. Initiate and conduct disaster response operations in accordance with established EOPs.
b. Coordinate their response with all involved agencies and jurisdictions through The Snoqualmie Tribe EOC.
c. Keep the public and government officials advised of the actions taken.
d. Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response efforts and establish priorities in the application of resources.
4. Recovery Phase
After the threat to life and property has passed those agencies involved in the response shall:
a. Obtain detailed damage assessment information.
b. Coordinate the application of resources to meet the long-term needs of the Tribe with the STEMD.
c. Identify deficiencies in response, conduct after action critiques, and implement actions for improvement.
IV. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
A. Administration
1. All Departments with disaster responsibilities shall establish and maintain files of disaster related directives and forms.
2. Reports may be requested by King County OEM from Tribal & local jurisdictions and agencies in order to provide local, state, and federal officials with information concerning the nature, magnitude, and impact of the disaster. These reports may be necessary to evaluate response options and in allocating resources on a priority basis.
3. King County OEM will be requested by Washington State EMD to provide specific reports and The Snoqualmie Tribe Office of Emergency Management may, with help from Tribal Departments, in turn, prepare the following reports:
a. Situation Reports
b. Proclamations of Emergency
c. Requests for Assistance
o. Damage Assessment Reports
1. Public Damages
2. Private Damages
B. Financial Management
1. Emergency expenditures are integrated into the Tribal budgeting process. However, disasters can occur requiring substantial and necessary unanticipated obligations and expenditures. The following ordinances cover the financing of emergency response and recovery actions:
a. Counties: RCW 36.40.180 and 36.40.190
b. Cities under 300,000 population: RCW 35.33.081 and 35.33.101
c. Municipal and county governments are authorized to contract for construction or work on a cost basis for emergency services by RCW 38.52.390.
d. RCW 38.52.070(2) Power to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat disaster, protecting the health, safety, and property, and providing emergency assistance to the victims of disaster.
e. Snoqualmie Tribes Resolution #11-2006
2. Records SHALL be kept so disaster related expenditures and obligations of The Snoqualmie Tribe can be readily identified from regular or general programs and activities.
3. Disaster related expenditures and obligations of The Snoqualmie Tribe, may be reimbursed under a number of federal programs. Reimbursement of approved costs for work performed in the restoration of certain public facilities may be authorized by the federal government after a Major Disaster declaration by the President or under the statutory authority of certain federal agencies.
4. Audits of The Snoqualmie Tribes disaster related emergency expenditures will be conducted in the course of normal audits of Tribal, state and local records. Audits of projects approved for funding with federal disaster assistance funds are necessary at project completion to determine the propriety and eligibility of the costs claimed by the applicant. These audits are conducted by the federal government.
5. Refer to Appendix 6, "Emergency Administration Procedures" and Appendix 7, "Emergency Fiscal Procedures", for detailed instructions.
C. Logistics
1. Coordination for maximum utilization of a limited supply of disaster related resources is a primary duty of The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department.
2. Each department of The Snoqualmie Tribe shall keep a current inventory of all resources that may be called upon for use in disasters. A copy of this inventory shall be provided to The Snoqualmie Tribe-Director of Emergency Management and updated as necessary. (
V. DIRECTION AND CONTROL
A. General
1. Direction and control of emergency services within The Snoqualmie Tribe rests with the Tribal Council, Tribal Administrator and the Director of Emergency Management.
2. During emergencies The Snoqualmie Tribe Director of Emergency Management shall be responsible for overall coordination of The Snoqualmie Tribe utilizing the NIMS/Incident Command System.
The Tribal Chairman or Tribal Administrator, upon determining that a disaster exists within their jurisdiction with the potential to affect life, property, or the public peace may by Tribal resolution #11-2006 proclaim a declaration of emergency.
B. Coordination
1. During disasters The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department provides an organized channel for bringing together those Members, citizens and public entities with disaster related needs and those having the necessary capabilities and resources to meet such needs.
2. King County OEM maintains a mobile command post for supplementing on scene communications and coordination.
C. Facilities
1. The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department has established that the
2. Suggested operating procedures have been adopted and are maintained to ensure The Snoqualmie Tribe EOC is adequately staffed and equipped to be immediately available in time of need.
3. In the event a disaster renders The Snoqualmie Tribe EOC unusable, one of the following locations will be used as an alternate EOC:
a. The Snoqualmie City Police Department
b. City of Medina’s Mobile EOC/Thru KCECC
Casino Snoqualmie
d. The Snoqualmie Tribe Administration Building
e. Director of Emergency Management / Mobile Command Unit
APPENDIX 1
DIRECTION AND CONTROL
EOC
I. PURPOSE
To provide the effective direction, control, and coordination of emergency operations. This function involves the use of a centralized management center, the EOC, to facilitate policy making, coordination and control of operation forces and resources in a large-scale emergency situation.
II. OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS
Direction and control of emergency services functions is the responsibility of the Emergency Management Director. Delegation of that responsibility shall be in writing and a copy sent to the Snoqualmie Tribal Council.
During disasters and catastrophic events The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Operations Center provides an organized channel for coordinating response and resources to the event.
Depending on the severity of the emergency or disaster, The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Operations Center may be activated and will coordinate requests for assistance and information.
Upon activation of the Emergency Operation Center, representatives of emergency response and support agencies will be requested to report to the operations center to make decisions and coordinate efforts and resources in response to the emergency/disaster.
Communications utilized during emergency and disaster operations will include all systems now in use by all response agencies and emergency support units.
Agency 800 mhz. two-way radio communications will be the primary means of communication used to direct, control and coordinate emergency operations. VHF radios will be used as a back up radio communications system. Internet, e-mail, cell and land line telephones and amateur radio systems will be used when necessary to support communications.
Facilities
The Snoqualmie Tribe will establish an Emergency Operations Center to serve as a central coordination point. Operation procedures will be maintained to adequately staff and support the EOC to ensure efficient operations.
The EOC will be equipped with information, display materials, internal communications and any additional equipment, materials and supplies required to ensure efficient operations.
The primary location for the EOC will be at:
The Office of the Director of Emergency Management
7749 Maple Ave.SE
Snoqualmie, WA. 98065
Phone: 206-390-4136
Fax: 425-888-6728
Criteria for alternate locations for the EOC will be developed and locations identified in Annex A to this Appendix.
The Snoqualmie Tribe shall activate an EOC to be used in local emergencies. When it appears that the magnitude of the emergency may reach beyond the local EOC capability, the County EOC may be activated.
Each response and support agency that is identified to have a role within the EOC will be responsible for material, supplies and communications to support that EOC function.
Agencies providing representation to The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Operation Center (EOC) are listed on Annex B to this Appendix.
State, local and other Tribal Emergency Operations Centers are listed in Annex C to this Appendix.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Snoqualmie Tribe Director of Emergency Management shall have the responsibility for coordinating all local government activities taken to prevent, respond to, and recover from imminent threat of, or an emergency, disaster, and/or catastrophic event.
Private and public agencies that respond to or support emergency operations will identify liaison personnel to work with The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department and support EOC operations. Each agency will provide a list of those identified and how to contact them in the event of EOC activation. (Annex B to this Appendix.)
IV. ANNEXES
Snoqualmie Emergency Operations Center Criteria
Snoqualmie Emergency Operations Center Representatives
Other Local Emergency Operations Center Locations/Points of Contact
ANNEX A to APPENDIX 1
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
A. Minimum Requirements
1. Emergency generator
2. Multiple phone lines
3. Adequate, secure, dedicated, EOC facility (large room)
4. Auxiliary heating service
5. Disaster proof building (flood, earthquake, etc.)
6. Cooking facilities
7. Adequate parking on-site
8. Multi-channel VHF radio communication (base station)
9. Bathroom, handicap accessible
10. Tables and chairs
11. Facsimile machine
12. Computer\printer capabilities
13. Copy machine
Water
ADA Compliant
B. Other Considerations
1. Good reception for cell - phone
2. Large parking (staging) area
3. Separate sleeping facilities
4. Food supplies (72 hours)
5. CB base Station
6. Cable/Satellite TV
7. Easy access to services
ANNEX B to APPENDIX 1
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER REPRESENTATIVES
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Department
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Contact |
Phone |
Cell |
After Hours |
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Tribal Head Chief |
Jerry Enick |
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Tribal Council Chairman |
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Tribal Administrator |
Matt Mattson |
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Snoqualmie Police Chief |
Jim Schaffer |
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Director of Emergency Management |
Fuzzy Fletcher |
425-888-6551 x140 |
206-390-4136 |
206-390-4136 |
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Snoqualmie Fire Chief |
Bob Rowe |
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F & W Enforcement/HLS |
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Eastside Fire and Rescue |
Lee Soptich |
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Facility Maintenance |
Joe Mullen |
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Grounds Maintenance |
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Finance |
Jennifer Repin |
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Casino General Manager |
Mike Barozzi |
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Casino Security |
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Natural Resources |
Ian Kanair |
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Health clinic NB |
Lynda Harvey |
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Health Clinic-Tolt |
Lynda Harvey |
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Snoqualmie Utilities |
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Snoqualmie Utilities |
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Fish Hatchery |
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Social Services |
Marie Ramirez |
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Cablevision |
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Elders Services |
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Family Services |
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Forestry |
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Housing Authority |
Jamie Garner |
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Kitchen Services |
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Legal/Attorneys |
Andrea Rodgers |
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Pharmacy |
Well Partner |
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Snoqualmie Tribal Gaming Commission |
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ANNEX C to APPENDIX 1
OTHER LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
LOCATION/POINTS OF CONTACT
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Jurisdiction |
Primary Contact |
Secondary Contact |
A/C |
Phone |
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North Bend |
Ron Garrow |
425-888-0486 Ext. 12 |
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Carnation |
Candice Bock |
425-333-4192 |
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Duvall |
Chief Merryman |
425-788-1519 |
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Issaquah |
Bret Heath |
425-837-3470 |
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Sammamish |
Pete Butkus |
425-863-7901 |
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Snoqualmie |
Bob Rowe |
425-888-5911 |
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King Co OEM |
Duty Officer |
206-296-3830 |
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ESF&R |
Jeff Griffin |
425-941-4293 |
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Redmond |
Tom Osborn |
425-444-9375 |
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Bellevue |
Charlie Bush |
425-452-6837 |
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Medina |
Jeff Chin |
425-233-6428 |
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Other Zone 1 |
Points of contact |
Listed on Z1 contact |
sheet |
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APPENDIX 2
EMERGENCY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
I. PURPOSE
To identify emergency resource needs, local resources and to provide a system for prioritization, utilization and reimbursement of those resources during times of emergency.
II. OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS
A. To assure that up-to-date listings are maintained of the exact resource capability of local jurisdictions and the private sector.
B. To prioritize, allocate and conserve local resources to serve the greatest good.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Snoqualmie Tribe EMD will collect and maintain a database of resources identified by jurisdictions and agencies that may be required during emergency, disaster and catastrophic events to save lives and mitigate damage.
Public and private agencies and departments will provide The Snoqualmie Tribe EMD an up-to-date list of resources (including equipment, materials and labor) that will be maintained in the database.
ANNEXES
A. Resource Manual
APPENDIX 3
WARNING
I. PURPOSE
To provide rapid warning to the Tribal Council, Tribal Administrator, members and the public in the event of an impending or occurring emergency. The existing warning systems include the EAS, SNOPAC, NAWAS and NOAA Satellite System. Alternate warning systems include Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Network (STEN), CEMNET (Comprehensive Emergency Management Network), RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services) and WASECURE
II. OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS
A. Telecommunications when available is the primary method of notification for Snoqualmie officials, executive agency/department heads and their designees.
E-mail will also be used when available.
B. The basic objectives of the warning system are:
1. To provide an organized method to disseminate information essential for the protection of life and to mitigate property damage;
2. To provide for alternative communications and warning systems in the event of failure or reduced effectiveness of existing systems along with alternative warning efforts by responding agencies such as door-to-door warning, the use of public address systems and vehicle sirens.
C. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a communications and warning tool that operates through designated radio and television stations. It is intended to provide local officials with the means to rapidly disseminate reliable information and warning in the event of an emergency.
D. The Emergency Alert System is managed and activated by King County OEM Director or his/her designee. SNOPAC is designated as the primary EAS site with OEM as the alternate. All EAS messages will be coordinated through the King County OEM ECC.
E. Snoqualmie Tribe, ValleyCom, Issaquah Dispatch
F. NOAA (National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration) Satellite System is a satellite system operated by the National Weather Service that provides weather, earthquake and other related information.
NAWAS (National Warning System) is a land-line warning system operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that communicates national warning/emergency information.
CERT is a community based network of volunteers that can be activated for the quick dissemination of information at the grassroots, neighborhood level.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Snoqualmie Police Department, Snoqualmie Fire & Rescue, Eastside Fire &Rescue, King County Sheriff and Duvall/Carnation Police are the primary warning points for fire and law enforcement and will maintain departmental operating procedures.
B. The Snoqualmie Tribe Director of Emergency Management is responsible for notification of the Tribal Council and Tribal Administrator and agency/department heads and the public (thru the TPIO)
APPENDIX 4
EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION
I. PURPOSE
To provide and maintain a program, for the coordinated dissemination of emergency information and instructions to the public.
II. OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS
A. Public information provides people with information regarding when and how to prepare and to recover from an emergency, disaster or catastrophic event.
B. The functions of public information include the dissemination of accurate, timely and comprehensive information which:
1. Promotes personal safety, survival and personal public health information;
2. Offers advice on protection of private property;
3. Provides accurate information on the actions of government and the expected role of citizens;
4. Neutralizes rumors; and
5. Outlines assistance programs offered by local, state, federal and volunteer agencies.
C. The Snoqualmie Tribe along with King County OEM will coordinate long-term education efforts with all public and private agencies and Tribal departments.
D. The Snoqualmie Tribe shall control and release all public information statements through the Snoqualmie EOC during an emergency, disaster or catastrophic event.
E. American Red Cross operates under its own National Guidelines regarding Public Information. The American Red Cross will generate and disseminate all public information regarding Red Cross operated mass care facilities.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Snoqualmie Tribe Director of Emergency Management will develop and maintain a Public Information Policy and Plan that includes each jurisdiction and public agency/department with a responsibility in time of emergency, disaster or catastrophic event.
B. Each political jurisdiction, public agency and department will participate in and plan with The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department to coordinate and control public information.
C. The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department will coordinate with The Snoqualmie Tribe Public Information Officer (TPIO) and establish a public information center as soon as an emergency, disaster or catastrophic event is declared.
APPENDIX 5
EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND RECORDS
I. PURPOSE
To provide for special administrative support of emergency management operations during emergencies or disasters.
II. OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS
A. Agencies and Tribal departments with disaster responsibilities should establish orderly files of emergency directives and forms so that during a disaster these materials will be readily available, in paper as well as electronic form.
B. Logistics
1. Coordination on the use of a limited supply of resources and assets for maximum mitigation of the effects of emergency/disaster is a principal duty of local emergency organizations.
2. Inventories:
Each Tribal agency/department shall keep an updated inventory of all resources and assets that may be called upon for use in disasters. This inventory will be made available to the Emergency Management Department upon request.
3. Disaster Operations:
a. In carrying out the provisions of Resolution #11-2006, the Tribal Council and the Tribal Administrator of the Tribe are directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of existing departments, offices, and agencies of The Snoqualmie Tribe to the maximum extent practicable, and the managers and personnel of all such departments, offices and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Emergency Management Department
b. The Tribal Administrator and/or his designee and the Director of Emergency Management appointed in accordance with Resolution 11-2006, in the event of a disaster, after proclamation by the Tribal Council or Tribal Administrator, shall have the power to command the service and equipment of as many members and employees as considered necessary in the light of the disaster proclaimed. Provided, that members and employees so commandeered shall be entitled during the period of such service to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by Tribal, Federal and State emergency management regulations for registered emergency workers.
C. Contracts
1. General Authority
The Tribal Council and the Tribal Administrator are authorized to contract with any person, firm, corporation, or entity to provide construction or work on a cost basis to be used in emergency management functions or activities or said functions or activities to expressly include natural disasters, whether appropriated funds, local funds, or from whatever source, may be used to pay for the construction, equipment, or work contracted for under this section.
D. Emergency Purchases
1. Emergency purchases shall be made per applicable Snoqualmie Tribe code, resolutions and polices.
E. Mutual Aid
1. The Snoqualmie Tribal Council is authorized to enter into Mutual Aid agreements with any local jurisdictions for the purpose of providing Emergency Management services to the Members and employees of The Snoqualmie Tribe.
2. Mutual aid between local political subdivisions can be enacted when a disaster is beyond the capabilities of The Snoqualmie Tribe.
F. Reports and Reporting
1. Reports are required from Tribal and local political subdivisions when a disaster has occurred in order to provide the Tribal Council, the Governor, the State Emergency Management Division, and other governmental officials with information concerning the nature, magnitude, and impact of a disaster, and for use in evaluating and providing the most efficient and appropriate disaster response assets and services.
G. Registration of Emergency Workers
1. "Emergency Worker" is defined by WAC 118, as any person who is registered with a state, Tribal or local emergency management organization and holds an identification card issued by the state, Tribal or local emergency management director for the purpose of engaging in authorized emergency management activities or is an employee of the state of Washington or any political subdivision thereof who is called upon to perform emergency management activities (RCW 38.52.010(4)).
2. The Snoqualmie Tribe Emergency Management Department registers Tribal members and employees as emergency workers and maintains a current listing of all registered emergency workers. King County Office of Emergency Management registers local emergency workers and maintains a current listing of all registered emergency workers.
3. Tribal and King County Emergency workers are registered per the rules and regulations established by the state Emergency Management Division as defined in RCW 38.52.310/WAC 118
H. Liability Coverage
1. The Snoqualmie Tribe shall request a State mission number from the King County Department of Emergency Management, who shall obtain an Emergency Management Mission Number from the State Emergency Management Division for actions intended to protect life and property during the incident period of any given disaster. The Mission Number serves as state approval of appropriate activities and to cover the liability and certain damages, as prescribed by state statute, that are incurred by registered emergency workers within each jurisdiction for the duration of the incident and recovery period.
2. Equipment and vehicles should only be used by trained and qualified personnel, under the direction of an appropriate authority. Any personal property that is not relevant to the mission will not be considered for compensatory coverage.
I. Environmental Review -- Permits
Projects that are new activities or any expansion of or addition to an existing activity may require an environmental impact study or permit prior to final project approval. Tribal Resolutions and Codes that apply to include, but are not limited to the following:
J. Environmental Review -- Permits and Exemptions for Emergency Actions
In instances involving emergency work performed to protect life and property, requirements for environmental review and permits may be waived or orally approved per the following Tribal resolutions, code and related state and federal laws:
1. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA - Environmental Review)
WAC 197-10-180 "Actions which must be undertaken immediately, or within a time too short to allow for full compliance with this Chapter, to avoid an imminent threat to public health or safety, to prevent an imminent danger to public or private property, or to prevent an imminent threat of serious environmental degradation, shall be exempt. Agencies may specify these emergency actions in their guidelines."
2. Hydraulics Act (Hydraulics Permit)
RCW 75.20.100 "In case of an emergency rising from weather or stream flow conditions or other natural conditions, the Department of Fisheries or Department of Game, through their authorized representatives, shall issue immediately upon request oral permits to a riparian owner or lessee for removing any obstructions, repairing existing structures, restoring stream banks or to protect property threatened by the stream without the necessity of obtaining a written permit prior to commencing work. Conditions of an oral permit shall be reduced to writing within thirty days and complied with as provided for in this section."
3. Forest Practices Act (Application for Forest Practices)
RCW 76.09.060(2) "Notwithstanding any other provision of this section no prior application or notification shall be required for any emergency forest practice necessitated by fire, flood, windstorm, earthquake, or other emergency as defined by the (Forest Practices) board, but the operator shall submit an application or notification, whichever is applicable to the Department of Natural Resources within forty-eight hours after commencement of such practice."
4. Shoreline Management Act (Shorelines Permit)
WAC 173-14-040(2), (3) "The following shall not require permits for the purposes of the Act: Normal maintenance or repair of existing structures or developments, including damage by accident, fire or elements."
5. Flood Control Zones (Permit for Improvement)
a. RCW 86.16.080 "Provided, however, that whenever, in cases of emergency, flood waters shall