Please Help Complete the following Assignment,

For the Planning Practicum for this class, I endeavor to provide my students with practical knowledge and skills that will be helpful to them in the future, regardless of their career path. In most public and private organizations or businesses, and especially for emergency management organizations, planning is an important core process within the organization, whether that be strategic planning or emergency/contingency planning. In emergency management organizations, for example, "Planner positions" are a typical job category for everything from an entry level Planner to a mid-level management Senior Planner/Manager. A common job requirement for these positions are to review plans. Therefore, given the restrictions for safely interacting with the public during our present Covid crisis, your Step 4 assignment will entail utilizing an actual "real world: planning checklist/crosswalk to review the Basic Plan portion of a county Emergency Operations Plan. I encourage you to try to use a Florida County since you are using a Florida Plan Review Crosswalk, however, I will accept any county Plan that can be found on the internet so that I can verify your work.

First, again find a county level Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, or Emergency Operations Plan (titles will vary) on the internet. Do not use a Recovery or Mitigation Plan for this activity. Look through the plan to determine the Basic Plan portion. Review your past PowerPoint slides on planning, or the FEMA CPG you were provided, if you are unsure what I mean by the Basic Plan. You do not have to review any supporting annexes or Emergency Support Function sections of the plan.

Using the Excel spreadsheet crosswalk provided in the Module, first read the information in the Executive Summary and Special Instructions tab at the bottom of the Spreadsheet. Then, using your chosen Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, or Emergency Operations Plan (titles will vary) locate the Basic portion of the plan (again you will see a tab at the bottom of the spreadsheet that indicates "Basic Plan".

The spreadsheet columns are fairly self explanatory. You are only required to complete the following 3 columns:

Actual Location Found - include the page number(s) that you found what they are asking for, e.g., pp 2-3

Reviewer's comments - describe briefly in a few sentences or more how they did or did not satisfy this specific planning criteria

Compliant? Yes or No - Simply indicate with a "Y" if they met the spirit of the criteria or if shortcomings were identified in the previous section, note a "N".

Remember, with this activity, you are playing the role of an actual state Emergency Management Planner, who is tasked with reviewing the county plan to ensure it meet's planning guidance criteria. I expect you to treat this as a professional assignment with professional language as if you were getting paid a salary

The Following Excel Spreadsheet is below

Basic Plan
Compliance Criteria	Location	Actual Location Found	County's Comments	Reviewer's Comments	Compliant: Y/N?
I. INTRODUCTION The introduction of the plan describes the purpose, scope, methodology, and planning assumptions of the plan and provides a general content description. Emphasis should be placed on actions for preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation from all levels of disasters (i.e., minor, major, or catastrophic). Preparedness requires a unified approach to emergency management and incident response activities. To achieve this, components of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) should be integrated within a jurisdiction's emergency management and incident response structure.			BP = Basic Plan PA = Preparedness Annex RA = Recovery Annex
I.A. Purpose The plan includes a statement of purpose that describes the preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery activities as developed in the plan and its annexes and appendices.
I.B. Scope The scope of the plan describes the various types of emergencies that can occur within the jurisdiction. It identifies selected tasks for response, establishes direction and control, coordination between municipal, county, state and federal agencies, outlines actions necessary for recovery and mitigation efforts following a disaster.
I.C. Methodology
I.C.1 The methodology used to formulate this plan is of the utmost importance. Since an integral part of the planning process is teamwork, it is imperative to recognize the plan compilation team. Identify all the local agencies, departments, boards, associations and organizations (i.e. public, private and volunteers) which performed an active part in producing this document.
I.C.2 Describe the processes, systems of resource management or any other necessary coordination efforts required for emergency management and incident response programs and activities.
I.C.3 List specific methods utilized to establish the local planning process and promote local participation in the emergency management program.
I.C.4A draft promulgation letter by the Chief Executive Officer.
I.C.5 Describe procedures used that ensure distributed changes.
I.C.6 Describe a maintenance program to assure the plan is current and regularly updated
II. SITUATION This section describes the potential hazard considerations, geographic characteristics, support facilities, land use patterns, economic profile and demographics of the local jurisdiction. This section can also be used to identify any planning assumptions that were taken into consideration during the development of this plan.
II.A. Hazards Analysis For items not covered in the county LMSIdentify the hazards to which the jurisdiction is vulnerable (not the definition of the hazard). For these hazards, provide the probability and severity of occurrence, vulnerable population, damage information (including cost) and other specific data related to the hazard or an occurrence. Also include the frequency of its occurrence and the severity (i.e., magnitude, scope, and/or intensity) of each hazard. Address the following as applicable.. (Note: Information may be referenced in the Local Mitigation Strategy as applicable.)
II.A.1 hazardous material spills;
II.A.2 commercial nuclear power plant incidents;
II.A.3 civil disturbance;
II.A.4 mass migration;
II.A.5 coastal oil spills;
II.A.6 terrorism;
II.A.7 exotic pests and diseases (Mediterranean fruit flies, citrus canker, red ring disease, etc.);
II.A.8 disease and pandemic outbreaks;
II.A.9 critical infrastructure disruption (cyber attack, computer threat, gas pipeline disruption, etc.);
II.A.10 special events (dignitary visits, Super Bowl, spring break, etc.); and
II.A.11 major transportation incidents.
II.B. Geographic Info
II.B.1 Describe the geographic areas of the county. The following elements should be included in the description (maps may be helpful in the presentation):
II.B.1(a) area in square miles;
II.B.1(b) topography of the land;
II.B.1(c) land use patterns;
II.B.1(d) water area in square miles;
II.B.1(e) drainage patterns;
II.B.1(f) environmentally sensitive areas; and
II.B.2 Describe and outline the geographic areas of the county expected to suffer the impact of the hazards identified in Section II.A. (Hazard Analysis). Note that maps may be helpful in the presentation.
II.C. Demographics
II.C Identify the population of the county, by geographical area, expected to suffer the impact of the hazards identified in Section II.A. (Hazard Analysis). Tables may be helpful in the presentation. Note: Information may be referenced in the Local Mitigation Strategy as applicable. The following elements should be included in the description:
II.C.(a) total population;
II.C.(b) population density and distribution;
II.C.(c) distribution of population by age;
II.C.(d) special needs population;
II.C.(e) farm workers;
II.C.(f) areas of large tourist population (including annual tourist and seasonal population);
II.C.(g) non-English speaking populations (including persons for whom English is not the first language) and persons with hearing impairment or loss;
II.C.(h) transient populations;
II.C.(i) mobile home parks and population; and
II.C.(j) inmate population.
II.D. Economic Profile
II.D. Indicate the economic profile of the county and the potential economic impact (i.e., employment/unemployment, property value/loss tax base, etc.), the county can expect to suffer from the impact of the hazards identified in Section II.A. (Hazard Analysis). The following elements should be included in the description:
II.D.(a) employment by major sectors (i.e., agriculture, government, industry, education, etc.);
II.D.(b) average property values; and
II.D.(c) per capita income.
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS This section of the plan describes the methods for the management of emergency activities during the response, recovery and mitigation phases of a disaster. The major elements of this section should include the structure of the organization, direction and control, resource management, and those actions necessary under the four phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation) to ensure an effective emergency management program. Also, this section should address organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, policies, and protocols for providing emergency support. It should describe and define the scope of preparedness and incident management activities necessary for that jurisdiction. The Local CEMP should establish pre-designated jurisdictional and/or functional area representatives to the Incident Command or Unified Command whenever possible to facilitate responsive and collaborative incident management.
III.A. Organization
III.A.1 Describe the normal day to day management structure within which the jurisdiction operates. (the county daily organizational chart should be included).
III.A.2 Identify key government officials (executive and legislative branches) who will ensure continuous leadership authority and responsibility during emergency situations (identify line of succession).
III.A.3 Describe the emergency management organization system(s), processes or any other necessary coordination efforts required for emergency management and incident response programs and activities. (response, recovery, and mitigation organizational charts and diagrams should be included).
III.A.4 Describe any differences in the management structure pertaining to who is in charge by type of disaster (for example - mass immigration or nuclear power plant event) or organizational changes and by level of disaster (i.e., minor, major or catastrophic).
III.A.5 Ensure the lead and support agencies or the position title for coordinating the county's emergency management organization matches with the listed emergency support functions. (Counties may elect to display agency/function relationship through a series of matrixes, i.e., response, recovery, and mitigation.)
III.A.5(a) Transportation (i.e., Florida Department of Transportation is lead for Emergency Support Function #1 - the county lead is____)
III.A.5(b) Communications
III.A.5(c) Public Works and Engineering
III.A.5(d) Firefighting
III.A.5(e) Information and Planning
III.A.5(f) Mass Care
III.A.5(g) Resource Support
III.A.5(h) Health and Medical Services
III.A.5(i) Search and Rescue
III.A.5(j) Environmental Protection
III.A.5(k) Food and Water
III.A.5(l) Energy
III.A.5(m) Military Support
III.A.5(n) External Affairs - Public Information
III.A.5(o) Volunteers and Donations
III.A.5(p) Law Enforcement and Security
III.A.5(q) Animal and Agricultural Issues
III.A.5(r) Business, Industry and Economic Stabilization
IV.B. Preparedness Activities The preparedness section of the plan should outline those activities the county will undertake to prepare for a response, recovery, and mitigation effort. Also, this section should address the jurisdiction's programs to fulfill the requirements for each step of the preparedness cycle (planning, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking action to correct and mitigate). These programs should adopt relevant NIMS standards, guidelines, processes, and protocols.
IV.B.1 General Issues
IV.B.1(a) Identify, by title or position, who is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and ensuring that necessary revisions to this plan are prepared, coordinated, published and distributed.
IV.B.1(b) Identify, by title or position, who is responsible for the preservation of vital records/documents deemed essential for continuing government functions and conducting post-disaster operations.
IV.B.1(c) Describe the county's process for the registration of persons with special needs.
IV.B.2 Public Awareness and Education
IV.B.2(a) Identify the methods used to provide emergency information to the public.
IV.B.2(b) Reference the location of maps of evacuation zones and routes as part of the public information program. (ie. County website, regional evacuation study)
IV.B.3 Training and Exercise It is essential that plans address training and exercising and allow for the incorporation of after-action reviews, lessons learned, and corrective actions, with responsibility agreements following any major incident or exercise.
IV.B.3 Exercises
IV.B.3(a) Identify those agencies, both government and private, which participate in various levels of exercises.
IV.B.3(b) Identify the provisions that have been made for inter-agency exercises.
IV.B.3(c) Identify the schedule that has been developed for conducting exercises.
IV.B.3(d) Describe how exercises will be evaluated and the steps which will be taken to correct any noted deficiencies.
IV.B.4 Training
IV.B.4(a) Identify, by title or position, who is responsible for the coordination of the local training program.
IV.B.4(b) Describe emergency management training for all levels of local government (i.e., county, municipal, volunteer groups, etc.)
V.C. Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding Describe how mutual aid agreements and memoranda of understanding will be developed, coordinated, assigned and monitored.
V.C.1 The method to request mutual aid.
V.C.2 The process for responding to a mutual aid request.
V. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Local government through the emergency management office should provide training and guidance in basic financial management to all departments and agencies that respond under the provisions of the local Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. This would include assistance provided under the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement and under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). They should identify the primary agency responsible for the collection and processing of data used to document expenses and claim reimbursement. Agencies secondary to financial management such as Risk Management, Grants Management, and Engineers/Architects need to also be identified. Appropriate policies, regulations, and standards need to be identified.
V.A. Who is responsible for financial management during a disaster?
V.B. Identify a specific agency responsible for providing guidance and training.
V.C. Describe the documentation and reimbursement procedures.
V.D. Describe the county's role as an assisting party under mutual aid and the documentation required for billing the receiving party.
V.E. Who is authorized to execute the funding agreements with other legal entities on behalf of the county.
V.F. Identify funding sources that provide financial assistance including the local role and responsibility.
V.G. Identify the agency responsible for establishing procedures that include processing and maintaining records of all expenditures and obligations for manpower, equipment and materials.
V.H. Describe the county's relationship with municipalities in financial management.
VI. REFERENCES AND AUTHORITIES This section should list local ordinances which authorize the local government or agencies to assume disaster-related functions and responsibilities.
VI.A. Identify specific local responsibilities outlined in Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
VI.B. List applicable ordinances and administrative rules that apply to local emergency management activities.
VI.C. Identify the statutory and administrative authorities that supports fiscal procedures necessary for the implementation of operations during the four phases of emergency management.
VI.D. List any specific plans that supplement this Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan that may apply to unique situations or fixed locations.
VI.E. List mutual aid agreements, memoranda of understanding and any other agreements within the jurisdiction and with other jurisdictions around the state that relate to emergency management activities.
GENERAL COMMENTS: