13-Resolution revising the City of Paris Emergency Management Plan

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1) Chapter, American Red Cross. Provides shelter management, feeding at fixed facilities and through mobile units, first aid, replacement of eyeglasses and medications, provision of basic clothing, and limited financial assistance to those affected by emergency situations. The Red Cross also provides feeding for emergency workers. 2) The Salvation Army. Provides emergency assistance to include mass and mobile feeding, temporary shelter, counseling, missing person services, medical assistance, and the warehousing and distribution of donated good including food clothing, and household items. It also provides referrals to government and private agencies for special services. 3) Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief. Provides mobile feeding units staffed by volunteers. Active in providing disaster childcare, the agency has several mobile childcare units. Can also assist with clean-up activities, temporary repairs, reconstruction, counseling, and bilingual services. 4) RACES. The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service provides amateur radio support for emergency operations, including communications support in the EOC. b. Business Support. The following businesses have agreed to provide support for emergency operations as indicated: 1) 2) VI1. DIRECTION AND CONTROL A. General The [County Judge/Mayor] is responsible for establishing objectives and policies for emergency management and providing general guidance for disaster response and recovery operations, all in compliance with the NIMS. During disasters, [he/she] may carry out those responsibilities from the EOC. 2. The [Executive Assistant to the Judge/City Manager/EMC] will provide overall direction of the response activities of all our departments. During major emergencies and disaster, he/she will normally carry out those responsibilities from the EOC. 3. will manage the EOC. Ver 2.0 BP-24 05/05