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2006-1542006-154 Resolution Approving the Town of Wappinger Emergency Response Plan At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on June 12th, 2006. The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following were present: PRESENT: Supervisor Councilmembers ABSENT: Joseph Ruggiero Robert L. Valdati Vincent F. Bettina Joseph P. Paoloni Maureen McCarthy The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, Under New York State Executive Law Article 2-B, Section 23, the Town Supervisor is given authority and responsibility to prepare an "Emergency Preparedness Plan", and WHEREAS, On May 24th, 2006, Joseph Ruggiero, Town of Wappinger Supervisor, met with the Emergency Preparedness Committee at the Town of Wappinger Town Hall for a table- top emergency drill exercise and to finalize the Emergency Preparedness Plan, and WHEREAS, The Emergency Preparedness Committee members are requesting the Town Board members to approve the Emergency Plan for the Town of Wappinger. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: That the Town of Wappinger Town Board adopts the official Emergency Plan for the Town of Wappinger, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign it. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE ROBERT L. VALDATI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 6/12/2006 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. HN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK Emergency Preparedness Plan for the Town of Wappinger Supervisor Town Board Joseph Ruggiero Joseph Paoloni: 462-1815 20 Middlebush Road (Deputy Supervisor) Wappingers Falls, NY 12.590 Robert Valdati: 297-1937 Work: 297-2744 Vincent Bettina: 838-6747 Home: 298-7829 Maureen McCarthy: 298-0245 Cell: 656-5025 Superintendent of Hiehways Graham Foster Work: 297-9451 Home: 897-5753 Cell: 656=5031 Page: 451-5289 Town Clerk John C. Masterson Work: 297-5771 Home: 206-3087 Under New York. State Executive Law, Article 2-B, the Town Supervisor has the statutory authority to call and be responsible for emergencies occurring in or affecting the Town of Wappinger. The Supervisor, or his designate, is the only person who may request assistance from the next higher level of government.... i.e. the County of Dutchess. Article 2-B, Section 23, gives the Supervisor the authority and responsibility to prepare a "local preparedness plan" which would explain and outline the steps and responsibilities of all the members of Town Government. Purpose of the Plan: To organize a response plan that will provide measures to be taken for the reduction of the effects of a disaster; to protect life, health and property. To provide the town government with direction and a course of action plan. Mobilization: 1. Designate Emergency Operations Center (E.O.C): Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY (845) 297-2744. This will be in the main meeting room. 2. Receive reports from local department heads and organizations including: • Highway Department • Fire Departments May 2.006 1 • NY State Police • Dutchess County Sheriff's Office • Town of Wappinger Patrol • Wappinger Central School 3. To assess all information received and also ask input from members of the TownBoard. 4. Declare an emergency after'all the information received is assessed and evaluated. 5. Disaster site information will be relayed to the E.O.C. will transmit instructions and directions to the disaster site. Sequence of Action 1. Members of the Town Board, Emergency Services Coordinator and other designated Town officials (ex. Fire Inspector, Director of Code Enforcement, Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Administrator, Comptroller, Highway Superintendent) will assemble, as soon as possible, at the Emergency Operations Center upon notification of an existing emergency to fully mobilize all available personnel, resources, facilities, supplies and materials in the town. 2.. The Supervisor is responsible for the notification and declaration of an emergency. In the Supervisor's absence, the Deputy Supervisor will assume his duties. In the absence of the Deputy Supervisor, the Succession of Authority Law will be followed. (See Local Law 4 of 2002) 3. Department heads will be responsible for: • Assuring maximum effectiveness. • Properly utilizing personnel and equipment. • Clearly implementing orders received from the E.O.C. 4. The Town will contact the County Office of Emergency Response 845-486-2081 regarding any emergency or disaster situation. Assistance will be requested only after local or mutual aid resources are exhausted. All requests for outside aid must first be approved by the Supervisor or his/her Deputy. The request for assistance will be made to the County Office of Emergency Response through direct phone contact or Emergency Services Radio System. 5. The American Red Cross is recognized as the agency responsible for the mass care to persons immediately following a disaster. (The Congress of the United States has assigned the American National Red Cross the responsibility of May 2006 2 extending relief aid to individuals and families caught in a natural disaster. An attempt will be made to contact the Red Cross at (845) 471-0202. Responsibilities of Town Officers: Town Supervisor: Will be responsible for the coordination of disaster operations. He/She will use all facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel and all other resources appropriate to cope with the disaster, including the services of the Town E.O.C. and its successful emergency operations. Under Article 2-B, Section 27 of the NYS Executive Law, the Town Supervisor may issue a local Executive Order for the continuity of Town Government through its elected and appointed officers (legislative and governing body), for the storage or removal of public records and for the removal of an officer of the Town due to disability, etc., and the replacement of that officer. Deputy Supervisor: Under the direction of the Town Supervisor, the Deputy Supervisor will coordinate all emergency operations, including the implementation -of the "Disaster Plan," will advise the Town Supervisor of operational priorities and will recommend requests for assistance from the County Office of Emergency Response. Town Board: Shall take all steps necessary to prepare for any disaster or emergency and shall be responsible for implementing this or any other emergency preparedness plan. Incident command structure shall be used. Town Clerk: Responsible for the care, maintenance and availability of essential records, documents and other materials required during and emergency. (Recording Secretary and alternate Clerk of Works). Federal Disaster Assistance will be the responsibility of the Town Clerk. Ifitzhway Superintendent: Will be responsible for making sure the roadways and streams are clear. They will also assist with flooding and downed trees. He or she will coordinate with surrounding towns and the state and county highway department as needed. The Highway Department will also assist with traffic and crowd control when needed. Parks and recreation will report to the highway department for assignments. He or she will also lend assistance to the fire departments and utility companies. Department Heads: All Department Heads and/or those responsible for carrying out parts of the emergency operations for the Town will have their responsibilities and functions listed with this plan. May 2006 Operational Procedures: Warning System: 1. Public notified by local public radio and TV systems. 2. Emergency contact services to include monitors, pagers, cell phones, mobile radios, and telephone. 3. Emergency action via direct orders or pre-set plan. 4. Communications from Town E.O.C. to County E.O.C. from radio or telephone. 5. Each Department to provide department personnel with addresses and telephone numbers. 6..Public address system to be used from designated vehicles. 7. To request additional aid from the County E.O.C., give the following information: • Assessment of damage to the Town of Wappinger • Information regarding extent of disaster mitigation • List food, fuel, medical and building supplies, etc. on hand. • List available manpower, machines, equipment and supplies 0 Inventory of schools, churches, and congregate housing Fire District Responsibilities Chelsea: (845) 831-6244 Hughsonville: (845) 297-4194 New Hackensack: (845) 297-2122 1. The Fire Districts jurisdictional boundaries are the Town of Wappinger and Mutual aide. 2. Two members will be assigned to the Town Emergency Operations Center. 3. Fire Chief will be in charge of fire operations at emergency site. 4. Fire chief is responsible for making contact with rescue services and other (Town/County) fire agencies for support (mutual aide). Communications 1. The Fire Company uses the County office of Emergency Response Telephone, cell phones, mobile and portable radios. May 2006 4 2. All Town of Wappinger departments using radio communication shall use the emergency radio frequency. Other Resources 1. Chelsea Fire .Co. has at its disposal: 2. Hughsonville Fire Co. has at its disposal: 3. New Hackensack Fire Co. has at its disposal: 4. TransCare Hudson Valley has at its disposal: Police Service Responsibilities DC Sheriffs Office: (845) 486- 3800 New York State Police: (845) 298-1443 Chain of Command 1. Dutchess County Sheriff 2. Under Sheriff 3. Enforcement Officers Alerting: Town Patrol/ Sheriff/State Police authorize the recall of manpower from any off-duty status when advised of a disaster. Listing of names of authorized officers kept at desk of Enforcement Officer. Members are alerted by telephone, cell phone and radio in the event of a disaster. Mobilization: Police personnel will mobilize at the designated area or staging are near the disaster. May 2006 5 Response: Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police will make the assignment of personnel and/or mobile units to the disaster scene. Field Operations: Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police. are in charge of the field operations and will be located where required. Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police will be responsible for the reconnaissance of the disaster scene and for reporting information back to the Emergency Operations Center (kind and extend of damage, injuries, deaths). Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police will be responsible for the control of security operations of key installations. Town Patrol/Sheriff/State Police decides when the disaster situation is beyond the capabilities of the local department. Resources: Listing of Resources: See attached schedule of vehicles. Communications Communications systems within department: 2 -way communications DCSO Monitor: NYS Police Environmental Conservation Emergency Fire/Rescue Statewide Frequency 2 -way MRD radio system (communication with all enforcement agencies throughout the State). Code Enforcement Department Chain of command: 1. Director of Code Enforcement 2. Fire Inspector 3. Zoning Administrator 4.. Code Enforcement Officers ' 5, Clerical Staff May 2006. 6 Mobilization: • Department personnel will be notified that an emergency exists by telephone or radio and will report to the EOC. Department Responsibilities 1. Building/fire/zoning inspector will be assigned to the Town Emergency Operations Center. 2: Will conduct safety inspections of damaged buildings. 3. Will provide damage assessments for these buildings. 4: Will function as Damage Assessment Coordinator to gather information Communications: • For Communications, this department currently uses telephone, Town radio, Dutchess County Emergency Fire Radio, Nextel. Office of the Town Clerk Chain of Command: 1. Town Clerk 2: Deputy Town Clerk 1. Department personnel will be notified that an emergency exists by telephone or in person. 2. They will assemble at the EOC. Department Responsibilities 1. Town Clerk will be assigned to the Town Emergency Operations Center. 2.. Town Clerk will maintain all required records (time, material, machinery usage, etc.). a 3. All essentials records, documents or other material maintained by this department will be available at the E.O.0 (Town Hall). Communications 1. For communications, this department currently uses telephone. May 2006 7 Highway Department Chain of Command 1. Highway Superintendent 2. Deputy Highway Superintendent Mobilization: Department personnel will be notified that an emergency exists which necessitates their activation by telephone or in person. Department Responsibilities: 1. Superintendent of Highways of his delegate or alternate will be assigned to the EOC. 2. 'Superintendent of Highways will be in charge of highway operations at the emergency site. I. Superintendent of Highways will be responsible for making contact with other highway/public works departments for support. 4. Cooperate with all other departments of the town to restore and maintain all essential services. 5. Cooperate with fire and police agencies. May 2006 8 Addendum Town of Wappinger County of Dutchess Disaster Response Plan By virtue of the Emergency Response Plan, the Executive Department of the Town of Wappinger shall develop a mutual agreement with all branches of town government for use in the event of an emergency incident. The Fire Department also adopts, incorporates and shall participate in any fire mutual aid plan and the Dutchess County all Hazards plan, the Dutchess County Hazardous Materials Response Plan and any other plan deemed to be in the best interest of the residents of the Town of Wappinger. 1. Pre. -Emergency Planning and Coordination with Outside Parties In agreement will be reached with the Town Supervisor that illustrates those situations whereby a declaration of Article 2B of the New York State Executive Law may be necessary. Provisions shall also be discussed for the incident commander to act as an agent for the Town Supervisor when he unavailable or his arrival constitutes an unacceptable delay. Said Incident Commander may under those specified conditions issue a declaration of emergency which will followed by the formal invocation of Article 2B by the Supervisor. 2. The Police Chief, if applicable, and Fire Department officers shall come to an agreement with respect to assistance involving the use of local, county and state police officers for traffic, crowd, and scene control; in-place sheltering and evacuation procedures; and any other function requiring cooperation between the departments. 3. An agreement between the Town Highway Superintendent and Fire Department Officials shall be reached for the Supply of heavy equipment (and appropriate manpower to operate same), supply material for diking or absorption, and emergency demolition or evacuation equipment. Site specific surveys will be conducted for any know facility involved with the storage use and/or manufacture of a hazardous material above the threshold planning quantity. 4. The Route 9 and Route 9D and Route 376 Transportation corridor is acknowledged as principle exposure for at potential transportation accident involving hazardous materials. It is also understood than any location within the Town, whether a fixed location or a transportation route, is susceptible to a hazardous materials accident. May 2006 Part Two: Incident Commander Incident Commander: The ranking fire department officer at an incident shall serve as the on scene Incident Commander unless he chooses to relinquish command to another. The Incident Commander shall institute an incident command system for the management of the incident. Roles to be filled within the incident command system shall be determined by the incident commander based upon the personnel available and the emergency at hand. Safety Officer: In all cases there shall be a safety officer. If no formal designation of a'safety officer is made in the initial stages of incident, it shall be understood that the Incident Commander is also acting in that capacity. The Incident. Commander shall direct the fire police (or.in their absence a police officer to establish a perimeter around the emergency incident into which emergency personnel only shall be allowed. If the incident involves a hazardous materials incident zones of exclusion shall be established for the protection of all involved (eg: hot zone, warm zone, etc.). The Incident Commander shall not permit any member of the Fire Department to perform any job or function that he has not been adequately trained to do. All members of the Fire Department shall be trained to the First Responder Awareness Level. Those attaining a higher level of competence -Hazardous material Technician, hazardous materials specialist or incident commander level shall be permitted to perform functions up to and including all those they are trained for. Training shall be conducted by the fire Department training officers by the NYS Office of Fire Prevention Control and other governmental and private concerns. Communications shall be conducted in person at the command post within the framework of a unified command system. Radio communications shall take place on any and all frequencies licensed to the Fire Department or Dutchess County. Part Three: Emergency Recognition and Prevention Site Security and Control: Procedures for site security and control have been identified above in section two. The efforts of fire Department personnel and local police agencies shall be used to effect such control. May 2006 10 Evacuation routes and procedures: Evacuation procedures have been identified above in section four. The routes for egress from an evacuated from an evacuated area shall be determined by the location of the incident and the prevailing wind conditions. Those charged with the responsibility for physically conducting the evacuation shall inform the evacuees of the safest and most expedient routes of travel away from the hazard area. Decontamination: Decontamination procedures at a hazardous material incident shall be conducted under the general supervision of the hazardous materials officer or his designee. Decontamination shall be conducted for all personnel (and their personal protective equipment apparatus, and any equipment apparatus, and any equipment other than disposable items which shall packaged for appropriate disposal). All decontamination procedures will be carried out under controlled conditions to ensure. that no other additional personnel, equipment or environmental contamination occurs. All residue for contaminants, and runoff from agents used for decontamination purposes shall be contained for proper disposal. Emerizencv Medical Treatment and First Aid: TransCare Hudson Valley Ambulance Rescue Squad and EMS program shall be utilized to provide emergency medical care for members of the Fire Department, mutual aid personnel, other emergency responders and members of the general public in times of a large scale emergency incident. They shall monitor personnel engaged in control, mitigation and support functions at a hazardous materials incident. At all times, they will ensure an adequate level of personal protective equipment for their own safety. An initial medical evaluation shall be performed prior to a responder's involvement, and after conclusion of their role in the incident an additional evaluation shall be conducted. Any and all changes in their health condition shall be noted. If necessary treatment and transport shall be provided to a medical care facility. If required, advanced life support care shall be requested from a provider. Also, if additional BLS or ALS ambulances and crews are needed they shall be requested from surrounding communities. Patient exposed to hazardous materials shall be decontaminated prior to initiation of treatment by medical personnel. Upon conclusion of the emergency full sanitary disinfection and decontamination of all personnel, ambulances and equipment will conduct to acceptable standards. All disposable equipment will appropriately discard with care taken to ensure that contaminated items are not allowed to contaminate the main waste stream. Emergency Alerting and Response Procedures: The incident commander shall determine what level of response is necessary for each incident. He shall request assistance from any other department, or agencies he deems necessary to successfully mitigate the incident. In the event of a hazardous materials May 2006 II incident, the incident commander will have at his disposal the "Incident Commander's Check List"(attachment per the Dutchess County Hazardous Material Response Plan) to assist him in determining what notifications should be made. The Incident Commander may make his requests for notification via radio through the Dutchess County Fire Control Center. Critique of Response and Follow Up: Critique of all large scale emergency incidents will be held at the first available training session of the Fire department after conclusion of the incident. Discussion will focus on how well pre -incident plans worked, how the emergency itself was handled, and what areas need improvement or change. The response of Fire Department personnel as well as other participating agencies; the performance of Fire Department equipment and specialized equipment requested, and all other aspects of the emergency call will evaluated. Personal Protective Equipment and Emereency Equipment: The Fire Department will provide personal equipment to each Fire Department member commensurate with his level of training (eg: structural fire fighting equipment will only be issued to members certified for interior structural fire fighting, etc.) Prior to entering the hot zone of a hazardous materials incident, it will be determined what specialized PPE is necessary. Entry into the hot zone will be denied to anyone not having the proper level of protection. Information on suite compatibility may be obtained through reference materials or through Dutchess County Fire Control's CAMEO database. The Fire Department will also furnish equipment for the containment and mitigation of hazardous materials spills or releases. It is understood that it is virtually impossible to have all the equipment necessary to handle a hazardous materials incident. If necessary equipment is not available in the Fire Department inventory, it will be requested under mutual aid from other agencies. The primary responsibility for assuming the cost of other supplies and equipment used during the course of containment and mitigation shall be reimbursed by the spiller. Any costs not picked up by the spiller shall be paid through the Superfund. Certification: I, Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger, hereby certify that on the day of 2006, the foregoing was adopted by a majority vote of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County. Town Supervisor May 2006 12