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41'7 H. Activities by Phases of Emergency Management 1. This plan addresses emergency actions that are conducted during all four phases of emergency management. A. Mitigation We will conduct mitigation activities as an integral part of our emergency management program. Mitigation is intended to eliminate hazards, reduce the probability of hazards causing an emergency situation, or lessen the consequences of unavoidable hazards. Mitigation should be a pre- disaster activity, although mitigation may also occur in the aftermath of an emergency situation with the intent of avoiding repetition of the situation. Our mitigation program is outlined in Annex P, Mitigation. B. Preparedness We will conduct preparedness activities to develop the reponse capabilities needed in the event of an emergency. Among the preparedness activities included in our emergency management program are: 1. Providing emergency equipment and facilities. 2. Emergency planning, including maintaining this plan, its annexes, and appropriate SOP's. 3. Conducting or arranging appropriate training for emergency responders, emergency management personnel, other local officials and volunteer groups who assist us during emergencies. 4. Conducting periodic drills and exercises to test our plans and training. C. Response We will respond to emergency situations effectively and efficiently. The focus of most of this plan and its annexes is on planning for the response to emergencies. Response operations are intended to resolve an emergency situation while minimizing casualties and property damage. Response activities include warning, emergency medical services, firefighting, law enforcement operations, evacuation, shelter and mass care, emergency public information, search and rescue, as well as other associated functions. 20 Ver 1.10 08/03