City of Buckeye 2026 EOP.docx

CITY OF BUCKEYE 
 
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN 
(EOP) 
  
 
 
 
02/01/2026 
FINAL 
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY  
  
NOTICE: This document contains information pertaining to the 
deployment, mobilization, and tactical operations of City of Buckeye in 
response to emergencies. It is exempt from public disclosure under 
Arizona state law.

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Promulgation Statement 
City of Buckeye, Arizona 
In the event of a natural or man-made disaster within the City of Buckeye, City government must 
be prepared to implement plans and procedures to protect lives and property. This plan shall be 
known as the Emergency Operations Plan . 
 
This plan serves also to support the State of Arizona Emergency Response and Recovery Plan 
(SERRP) and the Maricopa County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). It was developed in 
accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 2. This plan replaces and 
supersedes all previously published copies of the Emergency Operations Plan. 
 
The purpose of this plan is to provide direction and guidance to City departments and outside 
supporting agencies. It serves as a directive to City departments to prepare for and execute 
assigned emergency tasks to ensure maximum survivability of the population and to minimize 
property damage in the event of a disaster. It is applicable to all elements of the 
City government and the private sector engaged in, or acting in support of emergency 
operations.

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Approval and Implementation 
 
The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is the framework for emergency responders and City 
departments and outside supporting agencies to effectively coordinate and collaborate before, 
during, and after a disaster, in order to provide a comprehensive response to all emergencies. 
 
By approving this plan, the Mayor and City Council authorize City officials, as directed by 
the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, to make changes and updates to this 
plan that do not materially affect the overall planning approach or do not radically change 
responsibilities of senior city officials. Any changes will be recorded on the following pages - 
Record of Changes. 
 
This plan is effective for planning purposes at all times and for implementation when an 
emergency declaration is made by the Mayor or when placed in effect by the City Manager or 
other authorized official. 
  
A copy of this plan has been filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Buckeye, under the 
provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 26-307B. 
 
 
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                    Date                                                               Mayor 
  
  
  
  
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                                                                                           City Clerk

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Record of Changes 
Change 
Location 
City contacts updated for multiple departments and City Council 
Contacts 
Jackie A. Meck Water Campus added to list of facilities 
Facilities/Sites 
City demographics and graphs updated to reflect current population 
Jurisdiction Profile 
Charter school districts added 
Jurisdiction Profile 
Farallon Water Campus added to list of facilities 
Facilities/Sites

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Record of Distribution 
Department/Location 
Copies 
Assistant City Manager 
1 
City Clerk 
1 
City Manager 
1 
Emergency Operations Center 
3 
Fire Chief 
1 
Mayor/Council Members 
1 
Police Chief 
1 
Public Works Director 
1 
Water Resources Director 
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I. Purpose, Scope, Overview, and Assumptions 
A. General 
Presidential Homeland Security Directives 5 and 8, enacted in 2004, require the State and Local 
governments to adopt the fundamental principles, language and operational concepts 
embedded in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response 
Plan (NRP) as a condition for receiving certain categories of federal support for Emergency 
Management. To meet these requirements, the City of Buckeye created this Emergency 
Operations Plan (EOP) and the officially adopted it on 02/01/2026. 
 
The revised City of Buckeye EOP is the product of a detailed and focused planning process that 
1) fully incorporates the NIMS concepts, principles, practice and language 2) capitalizes on the 
lessons learned from recent disasters, 3) incorporates plans, programs and policies that have 
emerged since the last revision of the EOP. The EOP establishes a framework through which 
the City may prepare for; respond to; recover from; and mitigate to prevent the impacts of a 
wide variety of disasters that could adversely affect the health, safety and/or general welfare of 
the residents and emergency workers of the City of Buckeye. The EOP provides guidance to 
City of Buckeye officials or procedures, organization and responsibilities, which will prevent, 
minimize and/or relieve personnel hardship and property damage associated with disasters or 
the imminent threat thereof. This plan also provides for an integrated and coordinated county, 
municipal, state and federal response. This plan is a living document, fully integrated with a 
database and dynamic fields system built and maintained by BOLDplanning. It complies with the 
most current guidance from DHS and FEMA regarding the ability to keep data and personal 
information secure, current, and up to date. 
 
The EOP is operations oriented, and addresses communication and warning systems; rapid 
deployment and pre-deployment resources; evacuation and shelter operations; post disaster 
response and recovery activities. The EOP's imperative is to clearly define the responsibilities of 
county, municipal, volunteer and other organizations through an Base Plan/Incident Command 
System/Response approach to planning and operations. 
 
The EOP describes the basic strategies, assumptions and mechanics through which the City 
will mobilize resources and conduct activities to guide and support City Emergency 
Management efforts through prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. To 
facilitate inter-government operations, the EOP adopts a functional approach that groups the 
type of assistance to be provided under each ESF. Each ESF is headed by a primary agency, 
which has been selected based on its authorities, resources and capabilities in the functional 
area. In addition, other agencies with similar capabilities have been given support assignments 
to appropriate ESF. The ESF serve as the primary operational mechanism through which City 
assistance is managed. Command staff and other General staff have been assigned to support 
the ESF. City assistance will be provided to impacted communities within the City under the 
overall authority of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, on behalf of the . 
 
In an effort to ensure that the revised EOP was strictly aligned with the State and National 
preparedness guidance, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs and National 
Department of Homeland Security publications listed below were consulted and closely 
followed: 
 
Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, November 2010

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 
Public Assistance Program guidelines (FP-104-009-2, January 2016) 
 
Threat and Hazard Identification Guide (THIRA) 201, Second Edition, August 2013 
 
National Response Framework (September, 2014) 
 
FEMA NIMCAST User's Guide 
 
National Planning Scenarios (15) 
 
Core Capabilities (February 2015) 
B. Purpose 
The purpose of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan is to establish a framework for 
government, non-profit organizations, the private sector, and residents to address prevention, 
protection, preparation, response, recovery and mitigation of the effects of emergencies and 
disasters while providing clear guidance to activate the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center (EOC). The ideal life-cycle is shown below:

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C. Scope 
This plan identifies when and under what conditions the application, activation or revision of this 
plan is necessary. 
 
The plan establishes fundamental policies, strategies and assumptions for a City-wide program 
that is guided by the principles of the National Incident Management System. This EOP 
provides the following benefits to the City of Buckeye: 
 
Creating a plan which addresses all hazards, all phases of emergency management, all 
impacts, and extends an opportunity to partner with all stakeholders.   
 
The EOP establishes a Concept of Operations spanning the direction and control of an 
emergency from initial monitoring through post disaster response, recovery and 
mitigation.   
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The EOP defines inter-agency and inter-government coordination mechanisms to 
facilitate delivery of immediate response and recovery assistance.   
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The EOP assigns specific functions to appropriate City and municipal agencies and 
organizations as well as outlines methods to coordinate with the private sector, volunteer 
organizations, citizens and state and federal counterparts.   
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The EOP identifies actions that City response and recovery organizations will take in 
coordination with municipal, state and federal counterparts as appropriate, regardless of 
the magnitude of the disaster. 
D. Methodology 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan was developed as a team effort consisting of 
the following agencies and organizations: 
 
Federal 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
National Weather Service 
United States Army Corps of Engineers 
United States Department of Agriculture 
United States Department of Homeland Security 
United States Department of Transportation 
Western Area Power Administration 
Western Area Power Authority (DOE) 
 
State 
Arizona Corporation Commission 
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center 
Arizona Department of Agriculture 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Arizona Department of Game and Fish 
Arizona Department of Health 
Arizona Department of Homeland Security

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Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Arizona Department of Veterinary Services 
Arizona National Guard 
Arizona Office of Historic Preservation 
 
County 
Flood Control District of Maricopa County 
Maricopa County Department of Air Quality 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
 
Municipality 
City of Buckeye City Clerk 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Courts 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
City of Buckeye Economic Developement 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Human Resources 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Program Management 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
City of Buckeye Water Resources 
 
Private Sector 
American Telephone and Telegraph 
Arizona Public Services (APS) 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 
Century Link 
Cox Communications 
El Paso Natural Gas 
Kinder Morgan - Transmission Pipeline 
Salt River Project (SRP) 
Southwest Gas 
Sprint/Verizon 
Union Pacific Railroad 
 
Non-Profit 
Ability 360 
American Red Cross 
Arizona Water and Resource Network 
Maricopa County Emergency Communications Group (Amateur Radio)

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Maricopa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) 
Salvation Army 
Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief 
Valley Metro/RPTA 
Volunteer Center 
 
Position 
Governor of Arizona 
Maricopa County Assessor 
Maricopa County Assistant County Manager 
Maricopa County Attorney 
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors 
Maricopa County Clerk of the Court 
Maricopa County Deputy County Manager 
Maricopa County Manager 
Maricopa County Recorder 
Maricopa County Sheriff 
Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools 
Maricopa County Treasurer 
MCDEM Admin Services Specialist 
MCDEM Administrative Services Manager 
MCDEM Director 
MCDEM Emergency Services Planner 
MCDEM EOC Integration Manager 
MCDEM Operations Manager 
 
 
 
Each agency has agreed with the responsibilities assigned to them in the City of Buckeye EOP. 
Agency concurrence signatures are maintained with the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department. The EOP's concepts were developed by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department, in coordination with the agencies and organizations involved in emergency 
management activities. Each agency and organization involved is expected to have its own 
guidelines to implement the concept of operations. 
 
Each of the above listed agencies will receive a hard copy of this Emergency Operations Plan. 
Additional copies can be provided by contacting the City of Buckeye directly. 
 
In addition: 
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The City of Buckeye  Emergency Operations Plan is adopted by governing bodies and 
by resolution, which serves as the promulgation letter for the EOP. 
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A Record of Changes Log is used to record all published changes as those holding 
copies of the EOP receive them. The holder of the copy is responsible for making the 
appropriate changes and updating the Log.  
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A master copy of the EOP, with a master Record of Changes Log, is maintained in the 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department.

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1. Planning Process 
The process used by the City of Buckeye has been designed to ensure that all stakeholders 
have an opportunity to participate in the development of the EOP and the EOP is based on the 
best information available. To this end, the planning process is based on the following planning 
principles: 
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Planning should be community-based, representing the whole community and their 
needs 
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Planning should include participation from all stakeholders in the community 
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Planning uses a logical and analytical problem-solving process to help address the 
complexity and uncertainty inherent in potential hazards 
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Planning considers all hazards and threats 
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Planning should be flexible enough to address both traditional and catastrophic incidents 
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Time, uncertainty, risk and experience influence planning 
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Effective plans tell those with operational responsibilities what to do and why to do it 
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Planning is fundamentally a process to manage risk 
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Planning is one of the key components of the preparedness cycle of planning, 
organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective actions 
2. Implementation of NIMS 
The City of Buckeye EOP implements the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS) as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 
5 (HSPD-5) and Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) by: 
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Using ICS and the multi-agency coordination system to manage and support all 
incidents 
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Integrating all response agencies and entities into a single, seamless system 
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Establishing a public information plan in the Emergency Support Function #15 - External 
Affairs dealing with dissemination of information 
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Identifying and characterizing resources according to established standards and types 
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Requiring all personnel to be trained properly for the job they perform 
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Ensuring interoperability, accessibility and redundancy of communications

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 II. Situation 
This section of the plan summarizes the hazards that could potentially affect the City of 
Buckeye. The hazards and risk analysis addresses the major hazards to which the City is 
vulnerable; provides a summary of the City's population with access and functional needs 
(AFN); outlines the assumptions that were considered in the planning process; and defines 
disaster magnitude classifications that will trigger City response under the NIMS. 
 
A comprehensive hazard and risk assessment is contained in the Maricopa County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan is kept under separate cover and can be 
accessed by contacting the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. 
A. Hazard Analysis 
Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment Summary 
 
The City of Buckeye is vulnerable to a wide range of hazards that threaten its communities, 
businesses and environment. To determine the hazards that pose the greatest threat, the City of 
Buckeye has prepared a Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. The major findings 
are summarized below. The assessment was developed from historical data of events that have 
occurred, and specifically examines:  
1. Probability (frequency) of event 
2. Magnitude of event 
3. Expected warning time before event 
4. Expected duration of event 
For emergency management planning purposes, the critical analysis that must be undertaken is 
an assessment of the consequences of each hazard, including potential area of impact, 
population exposed and impacted, duration of the hazard, and potential economic 
consequences. These rankings utilize the criteria laid out in the Threat and Hazard Identification 
and Risk Assessment (THIRA) to weight them proportionally through historic data as well as 
future projections based on economic, demographic, the critical infrastructure information. 
 
Three levels of risk have been identified: High, Moderate and Low. 
 
High - High probability of occurrence; at least 50 percent or more of population at risk from 
hazard; significant to catastrophic physical impacts to buildings and infrastructure; major loss or 
potential loss of functionality to all essential facilities (hospital, police, fire, EOC and shelters). 
 
Moderate - Less than 50 percent of population at risk from hazard; moderate physical impacts 
to buildings and infrastructure; moderate potential for loss of functionality to essential facilities. 
 
Low - Low probability of occurrence or low threat to population; minor physical impacts. 
Hazard Profile Summary for Emergency Operations Plan

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Hazard 
Probability Magnitude 
Severity 
Warning 
Time 
Duration CPRI 
Planning 
Significance 
Flood  
2  
3  
4  
2  
2.6  
Moderate  
Fire  
3  
2  
4  
2  
2.75  
Moderate  
Extreme Weather- High 
Temperatures  
4  
2  
2  
4  
3.1  
High  
Severe Thunderstorms  
4  
3  
4  
1  
3.4  
High  
Drought  
3  
2  
1  
4  
2.5  
Moderate  
Subsidence  
1  
1  
1  
1  
1  
Low  
Dam or Levee Failure  
1  
1  
4  
1  
1.45  
Low  
Fissure  
1  
1  
1  
2  
1.1  
Low  
1. Critical Facilities 
Critical facilities provide services and functions essential to a community, especially during and 
after a disaster. Examples of critical facilities requiring special consideration include: Police 
stations, fire stations, vehicle and equipment storage facilities, emergency operations centers, 
medical facilities, school designated as shelters or evacuation centers, power generating 
stations and other public and private utility facilities vital to maintaining or restoring normal 
services. Critical facilities have been identified by the City of Buckeye for planning purposes. 
Additional planning considerations on critical facilities can be found in departmental level 
Continuity of Operations Plans and Maricopa County’s Geographic Information Systems 
Department and planning software. Due to the sensitive nature of critical facilities, a 
comprehensive list has been omitted from this plan. 
  
2. Disaster Magnitude Class 
This is an all-hazards emergency operations plan and addresses minor, major and catastrophic 
disasters. These levels of disaster are defined as: 
 
Catastrophic Disaster: A disaster that will require massive State and Federal assistance, 
including immediate military involvement. Federal assistance will involve response as well as 
recovery assets. 
 
Major Disaster: A disaster that will likely exceed local capability and require a broad range of 
State and Federal assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be 
notified and potential Federal assistance will be predominantly recovery oriented. 
 
Minor Disaster: A disaster that will likely be within the response capability of local government 
and will result in only a minimal need for State or Federal assistance. 
B. Capability Assessment 
Currently, capability assessments are performed by local preparedness teams in Arizona. The 
capability assessment is performed in coordination with Arizona Department of Homeland 
Security with wide input accepted from key stakeholders. The results of the capability 
assessment guide future investments in planning, training, exercising and resources. The local 
capability assessment is available under separate cover and is attached to the file archive in the

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cloud-based emergency operations planning system. 
 
Capability Targets are developed in accordance with THIRA guidelines, resulting in 
comprehensive Capability Estimation rankings. 
 
The structure of the THIRA process is outlined in the following chart: 
 
 
C. Economic Profile 
 
City of Buckeye Economy 
  
Buckeye is emerging as a center of logistics, distribution, and manufacturing. 
Current distribution center include Wal-Mart, Ross, Five Below, and Funko with an addtional 40 
million plus sq ft. of planned facilities. The 1 million sq. ft. Buckeye Logistics Center currently 
serves as Amazons specialized global security and apparel hub. Manufacturing facilities such 
as Cardinal Glass, Clayton Homes, and Fertizona are not only successful within our community 
but are expanding. 
 
Buckeye is located along the CANAMEX Corridor and has direct access to Interstate 10, State 
Route 85, MC 85 and is located a short distance from Interstate 8 and the newly constructed 
Loop 303. The future Interstate 11 is being planned to pass through Buckeye, which would 
develop critical north/south transportation access from Mexico to Canada within the Sun 
Corridor. In addition to prime interstate access, the Union Pacific Railroad provides rail access 
to the area and has future plans to locate a large manifest yard in Buckeye.

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Consistently ranked among the fastest growing cities in the nation and within 20 minutes of over 
320,000 people, Buckeye is ripe for continued retail, dining, and entertainment development to 
serve a population that is tracking to grow to 193,600 people by 2030.  In addition to the 
population growth, average daily traffic count of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day 
traveling through our 16 miles of Interstate 10 frontage. 
 
Our key industries include retail, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, higher education, 
healthcare and healthcare technologies and mission critical technologies.  
D. Spatial Profile 
 
City of Buckeye Topography 
 
In recent years, the City of Buckeye has experienced tremendous growth as agricultural and 
desert lands are transformed to homes, businesses, and shopping areas. Our City will continue 
to transition from a small, rural farming community on the far west side of the Phoenix 
metropolitan area to a thriving, sustainable commerce center of the expanding Hassayampa 
Valley.  In the future, Buckeye will serve a growing market area that will extend north to 
Wickenburg, south to Gila Bend, west to Tonopah, and will integrate with the Southwest 
Gateway Cities and Phoenix markets to the east. More importantly, Buckeye sits at the 
crossroads of international freight movement-Asia from the west and the San Pedro ports and 
Mexico from the south through the Port of San Luis and the CANAMEX corridor with the 
possibility of becoming an international trade and logistics center. 
  
The City of Buckeye planning area consists of approximately 600 square miles and 392 of those 
miles are currently annexed to the City.  Currently, the Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue 
Department is responsible for providing fire and emergency medical services along 106 
freeway/highway miles. These areas include: 19 miles along Interstate 10 from Mile Post (MP) 
105-124, 20 miles along State Route 85 from MP 135-155, 25 miles along Old US-80 from MP 
14-39, 35 miles along the Sun Valley Parkway and seven miles of Maricopa County-85.  Due to 
our Automatic Aid agreement with the Phoenix Regional Dispatch system the Buckeye Fire 
Department routinely responds to the State Route 303 in Goodyear as well as several additional 
miles along Interstate 10 both east and west of our jurisdiction. Also, the City of Buckeye has 
1,200 miles of roadways within the Cities municipal planning area as well as an additional 592 
miles of roads currently in Buckeye’s annexed area. In addition to paved roadways, thousands 
of miles of dirt, gravel, fire trail, and hiking trails exist within the municipal planning area of the 
City of Buckeye. 
  
Within the Buckeye Planning Area, there are currently over 167 square miles of land that have 
been approved for development through entitlements, or zoning. These commitments are 
expected to produce approximately 287,479 dwelling units, a projected population of 776,000, 
and a population density of 4,647 persons per square mile if developed according to approvals.

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This represents a higher density than any other city currently within the Phoenix metropolitan 
area. The closest Arizona comparison is the City of Tempe, with approximately 4,000 persons 
per square mile.

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1. Population Demographics 
 
City of Buckeye Demographics

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Population Growth Since 2000, Buckeye’s population has grown from 6,537 to an estimated 
124,630 today, or an increase of over 117,000 people. Growth within Buckeye is expected to 
increase in the coming years, as other areas within metro Phoenix are built out or are 
constrained by physical and geopolitical limitations (i.e. Indian communities, U.S. Forest Service 
lands, mountain ranges, etc.). Buckeye’s entitled land can support an ultimate buildout 
population of over 1.5 million, which would make it the second most populous city in Arizona 
after the City of Phoenix. Demographically, Buckeye is 60.16% white, 14.7% other race, 6.86% 
black or African American, 7% multiracial. Fourty-one percent of the population consider 
themselves Latino or Hispanic. Over 45% of households have children under the age of 
eighteen and the average family size is 3.5.  
 
 
Household Income Distribution

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2. Climate 
 
City of Buckeye Climate 
 
Buckeye, Arizona, gets 8 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. 
The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable 
precipitation is 24. 
On average, there are 295 sunny days per year in Buckeye, Arizona. The July high is around 
107 degrees. The January low is 35. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the 
hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the 
comfort index is 44. 
  
Rainfall (in.)   
7.7 
36.5 
Snowfall (in.)   
0 
25 
Precipitation Days   
24 
100 
Sunny Days   
295 
205 
Avg. July High   
107 
86.5 
Avg. Jan. Low   
34.6 
20.5 
Comfort Index (higher=better)   
46 
44 
UV Index   
6.4 
4.3 
Elevation ft.   
1,587 
1,443 
3. School Districts / Higher Education 
 
City of Buckeye School Districts 
 
The City of Buckeye residents are served by nine different school districts and four charter 
schools.  Please see below for a list.

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Elementary and High School 
• Buckeye Union High School District 
• Buckeye Elementary School District 
• Liberty Elementary School District 
• Agua Fria Union High School District 
• Wickenburg Unified School District 
• Saddle Mountain Unified School District 
• Litchfield Elementary School District 
 
Charter Schools 
• Imagine Schools 
• The Odyssey Preparatory Academy 
• Sequoia Pathfinder Academy 
• Skyview High School 
 
E. Access and Functional Needs 
The City of Buckeye recognizes considerations must be made to accommodate the whole 
community populations during emergencies. The City of Buckeye is engaged in a number of 
activities which aim to improve response plans and operations to address access and functional 
needs (AFN) during an emergency event. All voluntary, private, faith-based, non-governmental, 
or similar agencies requested by the jurisdiction, or through legal agreement and authorization 
by the jurisdiction, will comply with all applicable Federal, Tribal (as applicable), State and local 
laws during drills, exercises, training, or other events that support a full-cycle disaster or 
emergency event. Multiple ESF's within this plan outline or identify specific guidance to support 
the whole community. 
 
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be followed in 
every aspect of all disaster cycle operations, explicit or otherwise, contained in this Emergency 
Operations Plan. Emergency and disaster response services and activities will be accessible 
and usable to the whole community regardless of disability, access and functional need. 
 
This plan is committed to the principle that it takes the full range of government, private, non-
government, faith-based and volunteer groups to successfully meet the needs of the whole 
community during times of disaster. Persons with disabilities, access and functional needs 
and/or representatives from unique populations are included in local emergency planning. 
 
The City of Buckeye acknowledges at times the best support for such needs is to request 
assistance from regional and/or state partners. Specifically the following will be addressed in 
this plan: 
 
Identification of AFN populations: Basic Plan, AFN Planning System, ADA criteria in 
References and Authorities. 
 
Notification: ESF 2 Communications

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 
Evacuation and Transportation: ESF 1 Transportation 
 
Sheltering: ESF 6 Mass Care 
 
First aid and medical care: ESF 6 Medical Care 
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Temporary lodging and housing: ESF 6 Mass Care 
 
Transition back to the community: ESF 14 Long Term Recovery 
 
Recovery: ESF 14 Long Term Recovery 
1. Pets and Service Animals 
This plan takes into consideration the needs of individuals with disabilities relying on service 
animals. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the rights of all individuals with 
disabilities and requires that State and local governments comply with Title II of the ADA in the 
emergency and disaster-related programs, services, and activities they provide. 
 
The sheltering and protection of companion animals are the primary responsibility of their 
owners. When owners are unable to provide for the care and needs of their household pets and 
service animals, the local jurisdictions will provide assistance as outlined in the Pets Evacuation 
and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 (PETS) and FEMA DAP 9523.19. The Pets 
Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 requires that local governments plan for 
sheltering and care of household pets and service animals during emergencies where shelters 
are established. The City of Buckeye has included pet sheltering as part of ESF 6 Mass Care. 
The following is specifically addressed in ESF 6 - Mass Care: 
 
Pre-event planning 
 
Animal sheltering operations 
 
Animal registration and return 
 
Coordination with human shelters 
FEMA Disaster Assistance Policy 9523.19 
 
The Policy identifies the expenses related to state and local governments’ emergency pet 
evacuation and sheltering activities that are eligible for reimbursement following a major disaster 
declaration under Category B, Emergency Protective Measures, and provisions of the Public 
Assistance Program. The terms household pet, domestic pet, service animal, and congregate 
household pet shelters are defined. The policy details eligible reimbursements related to shelter 
facilities, supplies and commodities, eligible labor, equipment, emergency veterinary services, 
transportation, shelter safety and security, cleaning, reunification, and restoration, and the 
removal and disposal of animal carcasses. 
2. American Sign Language and Communication Access Realtime Translation 
The City of Buckeye may request American Sign Language (ASL) and Communication Access 
Realtime Translation (CART) services through a ICS Form 213-RR to either Maricopa County

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Department of Emergency Management or the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire 
Management. 
 
ASL interpreters will support public meetings, media briefings, one-on-one public interactions in 
shelter operations, and informational videos.  When event videos are produced, ASL 
interpreters will caption audio and/or video files that will be posted to social media.  The CART 
captioners will support public meetings and shelter operations by translating the oral word to the 
written word, usually projected on a large screen. 
 
These interpreters and captioners have been specially trained in Emergency Management by 
the State of Arizona and Maricopa County to provide services public agencies during times of 
disaster. 
F. Planning Assumptions 
The preparation of the plan was guided by several assumptions that address a range of issues 
that potentially impact response and recovery capabilities and the concept of operations. These 
assumptions include: 
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Incidents are best managed at the lowest possible geographic, organizational and 
jurisdictional level. 
 
A disaster may occur with little or no warning, and may escalate more rapidly than the 
ability of local government to effectively respond. 
 
Achieving and maintaining effective citizen and community preparedness reduces the 
immediate demands on response organizations. This level of preparedness requires 
continued public awareness and education programs to ensure citizens will take 
appropriate advance actions to reduce their vulnerability, especially during the initial 
days (first 72 hours) after disaster impact. 
 
Disasters may involve multiple jurisdictions simultaneously impacting the City. 
 
Disasters will require significant information sharing across jurisdictions and between the 
public/private sector. 
 
The City of Buckeye will utilize available resources fully before requesting state and/or 
federal assistance. 
 
Mutual Aid Agreements will be implemented in those instances when locally available 
resources are depleted or need augmentation. 
 
The City will coordinate all public information activities during an emergency. 
 
Disasters may attract a sizeable influx of spontaneous volunteers and donations. 
 
Widespread damage to commercial telecommunications facilities may occur and the 
ability of governmental response and emergency response agencies to communicate 
may be impaired.

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 
Homes, public buildings and other critical facilities and equipment may be destroyed or 
severely damaged. 
 
Debris may make streets and highways impassable, seriously impeding the movement 
of emergency supplies and resources. 
 
Public utilities may be damaged and may be either fully or partially inoperable. 
 
Many City emergency personnel may be impacted by the emergency, preventing them 
from performing their assigned emergency duties. 
 
Numerous separate hazardous conditions and other emergencies could result from the 
major event, further complicating the response efforts. 
 
People may be forced from their homes and large numbers of people may be killed or 
injured. 
 
Many people may be in life-threatening situations requiring immediate rescue and 
medical care. 
 
There may be shortages of a wide variety of supplies necessary for emergency survival. 
 
Hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies and other health/medical facilities may be 
severely damaged or destroyed; and the number of people requiring medical attention 
may overwhelm those that do remain in operation. 
 
Normal food processing and distribution capabilities may be severely damaged or 
destroyed. 
 
Damage to fixed facilities that generate, produce, use, store or dispose of hazardous 
materials could result in the release of hazardous materials into the environment. 
 
Near-total disruption of energy sources and prolonged outages may occur. 
 
Initially, emergency response will focus on lifesaving activities. City officials will work 
toward restoring order and control in the disaster area. 
 
In major and catastrophic disasters the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will become the central point and control for City response and recovery activities. 
 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will be activated and staffed with 
agencies organized into specific ESF's. The coordinating agency for each ESF is 
responsible for coordinating the planning and response activities for all the agencies of 
the function. 
 
The City will coordinate with County, State and Federal personnel to expedite recovery. 
 
Damage assessments will be conducted as soon as weather or the situation permits. 
 
The City will work to reduce its vulnerability and risk to hazards through proactive 
mitigation actions and activities.

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 
All levels of government share the responsibility for working together in mitigating, 
preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. The emergency plans and 
guidelines referred to in the EOP have been maintained by those organizations having 
responsibility, are in coordination with the EOP, and are exercised on a regular basis. 
 
Those individuals and organizations with responsibilities identified in the EOP (or in 
plans that support of the EOP) are sufficiently trained and prepared to perform their 
respective responsibilities.

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III. Roles and Responsibilities 
  
A. Federal Government 
The federal government is responsible for: 
 
Preventing terrorist attacks within the United States through the Department of 
Homeland Security; reducing the vulnerability of the nation to terrorism, natural 
disasters, and other emergencies; and minimizing the damage and assisting in the 
recovery from emergencies.   
 
Providing emergency response on federally owned or controlled property, such as 
military installations and federal prisons.   
 
Providing federal assistance as directed by the President of the United States under the 
coordination of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency and in accordance with National Response plans.   
 
Identifying and coordinating provision of assistance under other federal statutory 
authorities.   
 
Providing assistance to the State and local governments for response to and recovery 
from a commercial radiological incident consistent with guidelines as established in the 
current Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan and the National Response 
Plan.   
 
Managing and resolving all issues pertaining to the influx of illegal immigrants.   
 
Providing repatriation assistance to United States citizens (including noncombatants of 
the United States Department of Defense) evacuated from overseas areas. The United 
States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in coordination with other 
designated federal departments and agencies, is responsible for providing such 
assistance. 
B. State Government 
As a State's Chief Executive, the Governor is responsible for the public safety and welfare of the 
people of Arizona. The Governor:  
 
Is responsible for coordinating State resources to address the full spectrum of actions to 
prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents in an all-hazards context to 
include terrorism, natural disasters, accidents, and other contingencies. 
 
 Has power to make, amend, and rescind orders and regulations under a Governor’s 
emergency declaration. 
 
Provides leadership and plays a key role in communicating to the public and in helping 
people, businesses, and organizations cope with the consequences of any type of 
declared emergency within Arizona.

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 
Encourages participation in mutual aid and implements authorities for the State to enter 
into mutual aid agreements with other States, tribes, and territories to facilitate resource-
sharing. 
 
Is the Commander-in-Chief of State military forces (National Guard when in State Active 
Duty or Title 32 Status and the authorized State militias). 
 
Requests Federal assistance when it becomes clear that State or tribal capabilities will 
be insufficient or have been exceeded or exhausted.  
The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs is responsible for implementing all 
policy decisions relating to emergency management. These decisions are then relayed to the 
tasked state agencies. Those emergencies relating to local matters will be coordinated with 
local emergency management coordinators. 
C. County Government 
County governments are responsible for: 
 
Maintaining an emergency management program at the county level involving all 
government, private and volunteer organizations which have responsibilities in the 
comprehensive emergency management system within the county in accordance 
with Arizona Revised Statute 26-308. 
 
Emergency Management activities for unincorporated areas of the county. 
 
Coordinating the emergency management needs of all municipalities within the county. 
 
Implementing a broad-based public awareness, education and information program 
designed to reach all the whole community. 
 
Coordinating mutual aid activities within the City of Buckeye to ensure the provision of 
supplemental emergency aid and assistance. 
 
Maintaining an emergency management program that is designed to avoid, reduce and 
mitigate the effects of hazards through the enforcement of policies, standards and 
regulations. 
 
Maintaining cost and expenditure reports associated with disasters, including resources 
mobilized as a result of Mutual Aid Agreements. 
 
Coordinating with impacted jurisdictions for public information activities during disasters. 
 
Developing and maintaining systems to coordinate the provision of shelters and mass 
care to those displaced by disasters. 
 
Ensure all responders have the appropriate level of NIMS and hazardous materials 
training. 
 
Coordinate training for damage assessment teams (for cities desiring to field their own 
teams) and coordinate efforts with Maricopa County's overall assessment process.

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D. Local Government 
Local government is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of their citizens, as well 
as providing initial response, within city/town capabilities, in the case of emergency/disaster 
events. At a minimum, local government should establish emergency response policies and 
procedures for their jurisdiction. Specific responsibilities of cities/towns include: 
 
Appoint and support a qualified person to serve as the City/Town Emergency 
Management Liaison. This position serves as the primary emergency management point 
of contact between the City/Town and the County and actively participates in the 
emergency management system in accordance with Arizona Revised Statue 26-308. 
 
Coordinate and integrate emergency management activities of the city/town with county 
emergency management through all phases of emergency management (mitigation, 
preparedness, response, and recovery). 
 
Provide the County with current copies of the city/town EOP, emergency contact 
information, and lists of critical resources. 
 
Ensure incident management activities will be initiated and conducted using the 
concepts and principles identified by the National Incident Management System (NIMS). 
 
Ensure all responders have the appropriate level of NIMS and hazardous materials 
training. 
 
Train damage assessment teams (for cities/towns desiring to field their own teams) and 
coordinate efforts with the City of Buckeye's overall damage assessment process. 
 
Ensure that the County is kept informed of situations that require (or may potentially 
require) countywide coordination and/or the activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
 
Ensure that during a disaster, response activities (including requests for assistance and 
public information efforts) are coordinated with the City of Buckeye and that situation 
reports, damage assessments, and requests for County, State and/or Federal 
assistance are channeled through the City of Buckeye. 
E. Special Districts 
Special districts (such as the Flood Control District of Maricopa County and Fire Districts) are 
responsible for establishing liaisons with the City of Buckeye and its organizations to support 
emergency management capabilities within Arizona. Special districts that involve inter-
jurisdictional authority can provide resources and services to support other functionally related 
systems in times of disaster. 
  
F. Private Sector 
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 
Coordinate with government agencies to ensure a broad and comprehensive coverage 
of assistance during emergencies. 
 
Provide and coordinate relief not provided by government on a complimentary and 
supplementary basis. 
 
Certain organizations are required by existing law and regulation to bear the cost of 
planning and response to incidents, regardless of cause. 
 
Unless the response role is inherently governmental (e.g., law enforcement, etc.), 
private-sector organizations are encouraged to develop and maintain capabilities to 
respond to and manage a complete spectrum of incidents and emergencies. 
 
Develop Mutual Aid Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding for actions 
performed during emergencies. 
G. Non-Government and Volunteer Organizations 
 
Coordinate with government agencies to ensure broad and comprehensive coverage of 
assistance and relief during emergencies. 
 
Provide and coordinate relief not provided by government on a complementary and 
supplementary basis. 
 
Develop Mutual Aid Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding of duties and 
areas of responsibilities to be performed during an emergency. 
H. Hospitals, Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities 
These facilities are responsible for the safety and well-being of staff, patients, and visitors to 
their facilities. They have a state, and in some instances, a federal mandate to maintain an 
emergency operations plan. 
I. School Districts 
School districts are responsible for the safety and well-being of students, staff and visitors to 
their facilities. Emergency plans should be developed taking into account those hazards to 
which schools might reasonably be exposed. The districts are encouraged to be proactive in 
developing and implementing these plans. 
J. Legal Affairs 
The City of Buckeye Municipal Airport is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to 
emergency management and the  for all emergency management issues and concerns. The 
staffing of this position is the responsibility of the City of Buckeye Municipal Airport. The City of 
Buckeye Municipal Airport is responsible for supporting requests about actions that require a 
legal opinion regarding jurisdictional policy and authority by ordinances, statutes and under 
state and federal laws.

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K. Citizen Involvement 
The public is responsible for preparing for disasters just as the various levels of government do. 
Specifically, individual, family and/or business plans need to be developed and maintained to 
ensure the appropriate level of preparedness. 
 
Strong partnerships with citizen groups and organizations provide support for incident 
management prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Local Community 
Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Citizen Corps are the two primary organizations for 
citizens to get involved with disaster preparedness at the local level.

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IV. Concept of Operations 
  
A. General 
 
The City of Buckeye uses the nearest appropriate responder concept (likely to be a county, 
municipal, state or nationally available resource) when responding to any threat, event or 
disaster. In most situations, theCity of Buckeye agencies will be the first and primary 
responders, and will be required to exceed their abilities or deplete their resources before 
requesting county or state assistance. Under some rare circumstances state or federal agencies 
may have the primary jurisdiction for the overall response effort. However the City of Buckeye 
resources will likely provide the first response for all incidents impacting the jurisdictions. 
1. Non-Disaster Daily Operations 
Day-to-day operations of the City of Buckeye, absent of a declaration of State or Local Disaster 
Emergency is under the authority of the local governing body. 
 
It is the responsibility of governments of the City of Buckeye and its communities to protect life 
and property from the effects of hazardous events. This plan is based on the concept that 
emergency functions of responding agencies will generally parallel their normal, day-to-day 
functions. To the extent possible, the same personnel and material resources will be employed 
in both cases. Day-to-day functions that do not contribute directly to the emergency operation 
may be suspended for the duration of any emergency. Efforts that would normally be required of 
those functions will be re-directed to accomplish the emergency task assigned. 
 
This plan provides assistance in day-to-day operations by defining each agency their 
responsibilities during an emergency. This allows agencies to construct programs, strategies, 
guidelines, checklists, and methods which allow day-to-day responsibilities to compliment 
emergency operations. 
2. Emergency Operations 
The senior elected official of the City of Buckeye may declare a state of local disaster 
emergency within the City of Buckeye. Such declaration shall be based on the judgment that a 
state of local disaster emergency is necessary to deal with a current or imminent 
emergency/disaster situation. 
 
The City of Buckeye's Emergency Manager will be responsible for preparing any disaster 
declarations. A declaration of a state of local disaster emergency shall implement the response 
and recovery elements of this plan and any applicable emergency operations plans. Subject to 
the Arizona Revised Statutes for Arizona, the senior elected official of the City of Buckeye may 
issue any order deemed necessary for the efficient and effective management of the event, the 
protection of life or property, or for the general public health and welfare. 
 
The line of succession will be used when, during an emergency, the Director/Emergency 
Manager is rendered or determined to be unavailable to execute the responsibilities of office.  If 
it is determined that the Director/Emergency Manager is unavailable the next position in line is 
authorized to exercise all the powers and discharge the duties of the office and ensure

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continued functioning of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. 
 
Response 
 
The organized structure for response to an emergency/disaster is under the leadership of the 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. The local emergency manager is the overall 
coordination authority for the incident. The agencies, through the Emergency Support Function 
structure, operate from the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and support the City 
of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. The management structure designated to 
respond to emergency/disasters is coordinated by the staff of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-
Rescue Department. 
 
Initial and subsequent notification procedures have been provided to the 24 hour City of 
Buckeye Warning Point for initial contacts based on the type of event. Additional notifications 
are made as requested by the Incident Commander or Emergency Manager. 
 
Disaster response and recovery agencies identify resources, training needs or planning 
activities to the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department.  
 
The EOC may be activated when centralized direction and control is necessary to coordinate 
the response to a threat or actual emergency. The following individuals are authorized to 
activate the City of Buckeye EOC: 
 
City Manager 
 
Emergency Manager 
 
Fire Chief 
 
Police Chief 
 It is the responsibility of the Emergency Manager or identified delegate to initiate the activation 
process. The activation of the EOC will always be coordinated through the City/Town Managers 
office, however, in situations involving immediate action or in instances when contact with these 
officials is delayed, activation should continue. 
  
Once the decision to activate has occurred; personnel can be notified via autodialer and/or 
direct telephone call. 
  
The EOC should be operational within 30 minutes of notification during business hours and 60 
minutes during non-business hours. 
 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center utilizes 3 levels of activation: 
  
EOC activation levels correspond with ICS Incident Type levels. Depending upon the incident 
and surrounding circumstances, the EOC will be activated at one of the below activation Types. 
These activation Types can be tailor to the particular emergency circumstances and to the 
response required. 
  
Level 3 (Normal Operations: Activities that are normal for the EOC when no incident or 
specific risk or hazard has been identified. Routine watch and warning activities if the EOC

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normally houses this function. 
  
Level 2 (Partial Activation): Certain EOC team members/organizations are activated to 
monitor a credible threat, risk or hazard and/or to support the response to a new and potentially 
evolving incident. The Emergency managers, or Designee, will notify the City of Buckeye Policy 
Section and inform them of the incident. The EOC will be partially activated with minimum staff 
of representatives from the respective departments/agencies involved with the incident. 
  
Level 1 (Full Activation): EOC team is activated, including personnel from all assisting 
agencies, to support the response to a major incident or credible threat. The Emergency 
Manager, or Designee, will notify the City of Buckeye's Policy Section, inform them of the 
incident. The EOC Manager will activate the appropriate ESFs and Annexes of the EOP. It is 
suggested to notify the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management Duty Officer 
of the incident, to maintain region wide situational awareness.  
 
The Primary City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center is located at: 
 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
2582 N. Verrado Way 
Buckeye, AZ 85396 
 
An Alternate Facility may be chosen depending upon size/type of situation through existing 
mutual aid agreements or AZMAC and will be identified in departmental Continuity of 
Operations Plans (COOP). 
 
The facility serves as the coordination, command and control center for the City of Buckeye, is 
staffed when the need arises, and serves as the 24 hour City of Buckeye Warning Point for 
initial notification and warning of emergencies and disasters. If the facility cannot be staffed 24-
hours, the primary Warning Point for the city/town will be the emergency dispatch. 
 
The City of Buckeye operates under the ESF concept. Each ESF contained in this plan 
identifies the coordinating, primary and support agencies required to carry out the 
responsibilities of the ESF. These agencies are responsible for preparing additional operating 
guides, checklists, staffing patterns or resource requirements needed to complete their 
assignments. Each agency is responsible for carrying out the tasks assigned by this EOP, with 
the coordinating agency having primary responsibility for coordinating that effort. A 
comprehensive list of ESF's and their responsibilities can be found as attachments to this plan. 
 
During activation, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center provides the core 
emergency function coordination, communication, resource dispatch and tracking; information 
collection, analysis and dissemination; multi-agency coordination and joint information 
coordination. Field Operations will be managed through the Incident Command System (ICS) 
and is discussed below. 
 
EOC Organizational Structure 
 
The EOC staffing level and composition is contingent on the specific requirements of an 
incident. The organizational structure of the EOC is modular, extending to incorporate all 
elements necessary for the type, size, scope, and complexity of a given incident. While any 
configuration of functional units may be used in the EOC, the core organizational structure of 
the EOC is organized by Sections and ESF teams. The various functional elements are

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activated based on need. The organizational structure can be condensed, expanded, or 
reconfigured as needed. 
 
While the structure is flexible, it is always organized around six core functions: 
 
EOC Management: This component is responsible for the overall disaster policy and 
coordination. Specific functions include oversight of the EOC and coordinates public 
information with ESF 15 External Affairs. EOC Management is led by the EOC Director. 
This position is staffed by a designated responsible agency. 
 
Operations Section: The purpose of this section is to support field operations and 
coordinate response activities through the implementation of the EOC Action Plan. This 
section is led by the Operations Section Chief which is staffed by a designated 
responsible agency. 
 
Planning Section: The purpose of this section is to collect, evaluate, process, and 
disseminate information for use in the EOC. This section is led by the Planning Section 
Chief which is staffed by a designated responsible agency. 
 
Logistics Section: This section supports operational activities through the provision of 
supplies, equipment, facilities, personnel, mutual aid, and other support and services 
necessary for disaster response and recovery. This section is led by the Logistic 
Sections Chief which is staffed by a designated responsible agency. 
 
Finance / Administration Section: This section is responsible for the coordination of 
the financial planning, operations, and reporting services. This section is led by the 
Finance Section Chief. 
 
Intelligence / Investigations Section: The I/I Function within ICS provides a framework 
that allows for the integration of intelligence and information collection, analysis, and 
sharing, as well as investigations that identify the cause and origin of an incident 
regardless of source and is typically staffed by law enforcement. 
Each agency responding will report back to the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
through their liaison who is the Point of Contact (POC) for each respective agency or 
organization in either a single or Unified Command Structure. These reports are later 
synchronized and information is provided to mutual aid partners, adjacent localities, and the 
County to provide visibility of emergency operations. 
 
During the response phase and upon declaration of a local state of emergency, the City of 
Buckeye Mayor has ultimate authority with coordination of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-
Rescue Department who report directly to the County which provide support and resources as 
requested through the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
 
All city/town divisions, non-governmental agencies, and other organizations fall under the 
direction of the coordinating agency designated in the plan. The Emergency Manager of the City 
of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will coordinate with county, state, federal and 
other outside agencies.

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3. Field Operations 
Field Operations will be managed through the Incident Command System (ICS). The ICS that 
has been implemented in the City of Buckeye and utilizes common terminology; is modular and 
scalable; incorporates measurable objectives; provides for a manageable span of control; and 
relies on the Incident Action Plan (IAP) as the principal tool for communicating and carrying out 
operational objectives in an incident. The incident may be controlled by local emergency 
responders or with other agencies through the mutual aid system. If the resources available at 
the field response level are not sufficient to mitigate the situation, the Incident Commander may 
request, through appropriate channels, that the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
be activated to support the field operations. 
 
Response to an incident by single discipline agencies (i.e., fire, law enforcement, EMS) will 
utilize a single Incident Commander within the ICS structure. As the incident progresses to 
include multiple jurisdictions and disciplines, a Unified Command will be used to the extent 
possible, and as deemed necessary. 
 
During a single discipline response to an incident, the first on-scene emergency responder with 
management responsibilities will take the necessary steps to establish an Incident Command 
Post (ICP), report a scene size-up, activate the appropriate ICS organizational elements 
required for incident management, delegate authority within the ICS organizational structure, 
and develop incident objectives on which subsequent incident action planning will be based. 
 
Each agency deploying to the field will report back to the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center through their liaison who is the Point of Contact (POC) for each respective 
agency or organization in either a single or Unified Command Structure. 
  
 
  
Command Staff 
 
The Command Staff function will be conducted in two ways: 1) as a Single Command (used 
when an incident occurs within single jurisdiction, and there is no jurisdictional or agency 
overlap, and a single IC can be designated); or 2) Unified Command (used when there are

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multiple agencies and multiple jurisdictions, and a single set of objectives need to be developed 
to guide incident management). 
 
 
 
General Staff 
 
The General Staff positions will include the following sections: 
 
Operations Section 
 
Planning Section 
 
Logistics Section 
 
Finance / Administration Section 
The scope, direction, and control of these sections will follow established ICS procedures.

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a. Area of Operations 
 
An area of operations will be established by the Incident Commander. This will vary depending 
on the size and magnitude of the event. Once established, or changes made to an existing area 
of operations, it will be communicated to all responders. 
 
b. Area Command 
 
An Area Command (AC) will be activated if an incident is not site specific (i.e., pandemic 
outbreaks), the incident is extremely large and involves multiple ICS organizations, or there are 
multiple incidents that are being handled by separate ICS organizations. If the incidents are 
multi-jurisdictional, then a UC will be established within the AC. Therefore, the AC has the 
responsibility to: 
 
Set overall incident-related priorities 
 
Allocate critical resources according to priorities 
 
Ensure that incidents are properly managed 
 
Ensure that incident management objectives are met and do not conflict with each other 
or with agency policy 
 
Identify critical resource needs and report them to EOCs and/or multi-agency 
coordination entities 
 
Ensure that short-term emergency recovery is coordinated to assist in the transition to 
full recovery operations 
c. Multi-Agency Coordination Center 
 
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integrates the operations and functions of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
and field operations, guided by the principles embedded in the Incident Command System. In 
most cases, emergencies are handled by local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, 
medical service agencies, and communication/dispatch centers; but in larger emergencies or 
disasters, additional coordination support is required. In these situations, entities such as city 
EOCs and/or the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center have critical roles in an 
emergency. 
 
The City's incident management responsibility is directed and managed through the City of 
Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. As a multi-agency coordination entity, the City of 
Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will coordinate and manage disaster operations 
through the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center to: 
 
Ensure that each agency involved in incident management activities is providing 
appropriate situational awareness and resource status information to the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center 
 
Establish priorities between incidents and/or Area Commands in concert with the 
Incident Command or Unified Command involved 
 
Acquire and allocate resources required by incident management personnel in 
coordination with the priorities established by the IC or UC 
 
Anticipate and identify future resource requirements 
 
Coordinate and resolve policy issues arising from the incident(s) 
 
Provide strategic coordination as required 
 
Coordinate briefings, message tracking, situational reports, and establish a common 
operating picture 
Following an incident, plans, procedures, communications, staffing and other capabilities 
necessary for improved incident management are coordinated through the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department. These tasks are accomplished by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center by ensuring the ability to perform four core functions: 
 
Coordination 
 
Communications (that are reliable and contain built-in redundancies) 
 
Resource dispatch and tracking 
 
Information collection, analysis, and dissemination 
4. Joint Information Center 
The Joint Information System (JIS) provides the mechanism for integrating public information 
activities among Joint Information Centers (JIC), across jurisdictions, and with private-sector 
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The City of Buckeye has implemented and institutionalized processes, procedures and plans for 
its JIC and can be referenced in the ESF 15 External Affairs. 
 
When the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center is activated, the Emergency Manager 
of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department or the Public Information Officer 
Representative may activate the Joint Information Center (JIC). When the JIC is in operation, it 
serves as the central point of public information collection and dissemination. The JIC functions 
as part of the Command in the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and will 
coordinate the release of non-operational information. 
 
Depending on the incident, representatives from each jurisdiction, agency, private sector 
organization, and non-governmental organization involved in incident management activities will 
be notified and asked to have their JIC representative respond to the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center within a reasonable period of time. Communication will be 
accomplished via the Emergency Alert System, radio, television, fax, Internet, telephone or any 
combination of channels to ensure the whole community is reached. When the JIC is activated, 
the Public Information Officer or his/her designee will notify media outlets that all media inquiries 
are to be directed to the JIC and that the JIC will be releasing media updates on a routine basis 
and when noteworthy events take place. Members of the media will not be allowed access to 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
 
More information on public awareness and education can be found in ESF 15 - External Affairs. 
More information on communication alert and warning can be found in ESF 2 - 
Communications. 
B. Coordination, Direction and Control  
1. Coordinating Agencies 
The Emergency Manager of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department designates 
the coordinating agencies for each ESF to coordinate the activities of those specific responses. 
Coordinating Agency Listing for Emergency Operations Plan 
FUNCTIONAL ANNEX 
COORDINATING AGENCY 
ESF 1 - Transportation  
City of Buckeye Public Works  
ESF 2 - Communications  
City of Buckeye Development Services  
ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering  
City of Buckeye Public Works  
ESF 4 - Firefighting  
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department  
ESF 5 - Emergency Management  
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department  
ESF 6 - Mass Care  
City of Buckeye Community Services  
ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support  
City of Buckeye Finance  
ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services  
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department  
ESF 9 - Search and Rescue  
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department

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ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response  
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department  
ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources  
City of Buckeye Public Works  
ESF 12 - Energy  
City of Buckeye Public Works  
ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security  
City of Buckeye Police Department  
ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery  
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department  
ESF 15 - External Affairs  
City of Buckeye Communications  
Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and 
Operations  
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department  
Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management  
City of Buckeye Police Department  
Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health  
  
Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies  
Arizona Department of Environmental 
Quality  
Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances  Arizona Department of Public Safety  
Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents  
Arizona Department of Public Safety  
Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake  
Arizona Department of Emergency and 
Military Affairs  
Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies  
Arizona Department of Emergency and 
Military Affairs  
Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic  
Arizona Department of Health  
Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods  
Flood Control District of Maricopa County  
Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE  
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information 
Center  
 
 
Upon activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, the primary agency for 
the given ESF functions will send representatives to the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center to coordinate activities. The coordinating agency determines which primary and support 
agencies are required at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
 
The coordinating agency for the ESF will be responsible for collecting all information related to 
the disaster and providing it to the situational analysis team or executive leadership in the EOC. 
2. Intergovernmental Mutual Aid 
Mutual Aid and MOUs 
 
Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding are essential components of 
emergency management planning, response, and recovery activities. 
 
These agreements provide reciprocal emergency aid and assistance during an emergency or 
disaster; they increase available resources and improve response and recovery efforts. A 
complete list of Mutual Aid Agreements in effect for the City of Buckeye related to emergency 
management can be found in Section VIII - References and Authorities of this EOP. In addition,

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these agreements are available for review in their entirety at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
 
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) 
 
The request for intrastate mutual aid or intergovernmental aid across state borders is closely 
tied to the State of Arizona 's participation in the Emergency Management Assistance Compact 
(EMAC). EMAC provides for the seamless escalation of disaster response and execution of 
national mutual aid. Intrastate mutual aid is the mechanism by which resources of member 
jurisdictions will be deployed under EMAC. No separate agreement is necessary, although 
individual resource orders will be executed in accordance with the Arizona Emergency 
Operations System. The purpose of this compact is to provide for mutual assistance between 
the states entering into this compact in managing any emergency or disaster that is duly 
declared by the governor of the affected state(s), whether arising from natural disaster, 
technological hazard, man-made disaster, civil emergency aspects of resources shortages, 
community disorders, insurgency, or enemy attack. This compact shall also provide for mutual 
cooperation in emergency-related exercises, testing, or other training activities using equipment 
and personnel simulating performance of any aspect of the giving and receiving of aid by party 
states or subdivisions of party states during emergencies, such actions occurring outside actual 
declared emergency periods. Mutual assistance in this compact may include the use of the 
states' National Guard forces, either in accordance with the National Guard Mutual Assistance 
Compact or by mutual agreement between states. 
 
After a declared emergency and activation of EMAC, the Requesting and Assisting State 
Emergency Management Agencies complete the EMAC Request for Assistance Form (REQ-A) 
for accepted offers of assistance. The completed REQ-A constitutes a legally binding 
agreement between the two states. 
 
Reimbursement starts with Deployed Personnel and Resource Providers submitting a 
reimbursement package to the Assisting State. Assisting States audit reimbursement packages 
that are sent to Requesting States who, upon completing an audit and resolving any outstanding 
issues, issue payment back to the Assisting State. It should be noted that a state’s obligation to 
pay EMAC reimbursements is not contingent upon the receipt of federal funds. 
 
Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee 
 
The Committee shall consist of members appointed by the Governor, including a representative 
of the Department of Public Safety and a Homeland Security Advisor. The members shall 
represent emergency management and response disciplines, political subdivisions and, if 
participating, Indian nations, tribes or municipal entities. The committee shall elect from among 
its members a vice-presiding officer and any other officers the committee deems appropriate. 
The committee shall meet at least annually and may meet at the call of the presiding officer or 
as otherwise called by its members. The committee shall be attached to the Department of 
Public Safety for administrative purposes only. 
 
Requesting Mutual Aid 
 
A Requesting Party which needs assistance in excess of its own resources and existing 
automatic mutual aid or local mutual aid due to an emergency is authorized to request 
assistance from any party to this Compact. However, when making such requests, 
consideration shall be given to, and requests made, based on, but not limited to, the

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geographical proximity of other jurisdictions with that of the jurisdiction requesting assistance. 
All requests for assistance from the State must be coordinated through the Requesting Party’s 
county emergency operations center, or tribal emergency operations center (whichever is 
applicable). Requests should specify what the emergency is, what resources are needed and 
the estimated period of time during which such mutual aid shall be required, if known. Requests 
must be in writing to include but not limited to: Fax, E-mail, electronic resource request system, 
or mail prior to deployment of mutual aid. 
  
If assistance is needed to coordinate mutual aid, the City of Buckeye can request coordination 
assistance to Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management. 
3. Communication 
ESF 2 Communications provides information and guidance concerning available 
communications systems and methods in the City of Buckeye, including: 
 
Dissemination of emergency information to response organizations and government 
 
Information flow and management to and from the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center 
 
Communications interoperability among response units 
 
Primary and backup communications systems 
 
Telecommunications and information technology resources 
 
Emergency warning and notification 
ESF 15 External Affairs provides information on and the dissemination of information to the 
public for the purpose of protective action guidance and ongoing emergency information. This 
information is focused on the minimization of confusion, misinformation, and rumors during 
times of an emergency/disaster. 
 
City of Buckeye Warning Point 
 
The Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch serves as the City of Buckeye Warning 
Point. The City of Buckeye Warning Point provides the City of Buckeye with a single point to 
disseminate information and warnings to government officials that a hazardous situation could 
threaten the general welfare, health and safety, and/or property of the population. 
 
The Warning Point is equipped with multiple communication networks and auxiliary power. 
 
A list of these capabilities is provided in ESF 2 Communications and below: 
   
Communications 
Communication: Notification Alert Network 
Priority: High 
Type: Data 
Quantity:

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Description: External Use - Palo Verde Emergency Response Telephone Notification System. 
In case of activation, Maricopa County Sherriff's Office Dispatch will call Buckeye Fire 
Department designated members and provide the NAN message. 
  
Communication: Internet/Email 
Priority: High 
Type: Data 
Quantity:  
Description: External Use, Secure - Internet is used for web browsing as needed.  Email is 
used for internal/external communications. 
  
Communication: VHF / 800 Mhz Radios 
Priority: High 
Type: Voice 
Quantity: 330 
Description: Internal Use, Mobile, Secure - Portable radios used by Police/Fire for emergency 
response communication. 
  
Communication: Cell Phones 
Priority: High 
Type: Voice 
Quantity: 20 
Description: Internal Use, External Use, Mobile - Cell phones are used for internet/email 
communications as well as voice and text communications between people. 
  
Communication: Landline Phone 
Priority: Moderate 
Type: Voice 
Quantity: 20 
Description: Internal Use, External Use - Landline phones are hardwired phones in offices 
and are used for voice calls as well as group meetings. 
  
Communication: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Sirens 
Priority: High 
Type: Data 
Quantity:  
Description: Internal Use, External Use, Secure - The PVNGS has installed an Emergency 
Siren Alerting System in the 10-mile radius around the plant as an early warning system for 
those in the area. If the plant has an emergency, the sirens sound to alert those nearby to turn 
their radio or television to local stations for further information. Methods other than the sirens 
may be used, including but not limited to, siren and loudspeaker drive-by and/or door to door 
notifications by local law enforcement or other government agencies. Direct calls to homes or 
cell phones may be made through CENS. This siren system can be accesses at MCDEM 
Maricopa County Sheriffs Dispatch Center or Arizona Department of Public Safety Phoenix 
Dispatch Center. 
  
Communication: Emergency Alert System / IPAWS 
Priority: High 
Type: Voice 
Quantity:

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Description: External Use - Uses traditional broadcast media to announce conditions that 
pose an immediate threat to public safety. The EAS is a national system used by federal, 
state, and local officials. 
 
Primary contact to issue EAS alert is KTAR using direct line. Alternate number for KTAS is 
602-263-5556 (24 hours). 
 
Backup contact to issue EAS alert is the National Weather Service at 602-275-7003/7004 
  
Communication: Facsimile Unit 
Priority: Low 
Type: Data 
Quantity:  
Description: External Use - 1 facsimile (fax) machine is available to send and receive hard 
copy documents with other fax terminals. 
  
Communication: Satellite Phones 
Priority: Moderate 
Type: Voice 
Quantity: 3 
Description: Mobile - 1 phone is located at MCDEM 
1 phone is located on Battalion 701 
1 phone is located at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center (703) 
  
Communication: Verizon 
Priority: Moderate 
Type: Data 
Quantity: 1 
Description: Internal Use, External Use, Mobile 
  
The Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch has procedures to notify and warn officials 
and general public of emergency and disaster events that occur in the City of Buckeye. In 
addition these guides also identify actions to be taken based off types of incidents. Notification 
lists for agencies and individuals are maintained by the Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / 
Dispatch.  The Emergency Manager or the on-call Emergency Management staff will initiate any 
further notification. 
 
Developing or existing emergency conditions which should be reported to the Buckeye Police 
Downtown Substation / Dispatch include those that have or may result in multiple loss of life, 
environmental or property damage, or evacuation of a populated area whether or not State or 
Federal resources are needed to support local emergency response efforts. 
 
Coordinators and other Emergency Operation Center representatives are kept informed of 
potential events by the Emergency Manager of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department by telephone or E-mail. 
 
Warnings are accomplished in various ways depending on the persons that need to be warned 
and the time available. The Emergency Manager of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue

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Department or the Incident Commander can initiate warnings and notification procedures. The 
following list identifies warning methods during an event. Any or all may be used. 
 
Activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) 
 
Information statements released to the local media 
 
SMS text services administered by the City of Buckeye or law enforcement 
 
Public address systems of public safety vehicles 
 
Door-to-door contacts 
 
Alert Messaging System 
 
Social Media 
Persons in the threatened areas with access and functional needs (AFN) may be notified by all 
of the methods outlined above. Hotels, motels and Chambers of Commerce will assist in 
notification of tourists visiting the area. Most of the other warning systems previously listed 
would also reach some visitors to the City. 
 
The City of Buckeye Warning Point Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch is 
responsible for network control and conducts routine tests to ensure operational readiness. 
 
Common Program Control Stations (CPCS) are radio stations utilized to provide the general 
public with information about events. The following stations have been identified as CPCS 
locations in and around the City of Buckeye: 
 
KTAR Radio and Affiliates 
 
620 AM 
98.7 KMVP-FM 
92.3 KTAR-FM 
 
Emergency Alert System messaging is coordinated through Maricopa County Department of 
Emergency Management and sent to KTAR radio to publicly broadcast critical information 
during an emergency. Local television and radio will pick up this emergency messaging from 
KTAR and re-broadcast locally. 
4. County Level 
Information Collection and Dissemination 
 
Initial notification of incidents at the local level are accomplished in a variety of ways including 
public safety radio, websites, SMS services, television, radio, satellite broadcasts, etc. 
 
Responsibility for notification of most incidents is accomplished through the Buckeye Police 
Downtown Substation / Dispatch. Other agencies with responsibilities for notification include the 
National Weather Service, IPAWS, law enforcement agencies, fire or EMS services.

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The Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch will be responsible for notifying response 
and Emergency management personnel when the threat of a disaster is imminent. 
 
Internal: Response agencies will be notified from the communication center as required 
by the nature of the disaster. 
 
External: It is the responsibility of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
to notify the appropriate agencies outside of the jurisdiction such as Arizona Department 
of Emergency and Military Affairs, or appropriate Federal Agency. 
The Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch provides communications essential for the 
county government to communicate with all government entities. The City of Buckeye 
Communications Center provides communications essential for all city government to 
communicate with all governmental entities. This information is then passed along to the public 
via a notification system, radio, NOAA radio, television, social media alerts, etc. 
 
The media assume a vital role in dispersing information to the public. The City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department works closely with local media providers to ensure timely and 
accurate information is provided to the public. 
 
Information collection needs and priorities will include: 
  
1. Life safety 
2. Incident security and stability 
3. Property and environmental protection 
  
Direction and Control 
 
Impacted entities will coordinate the emergency response efforts within their political jurisdiction. 
  
The Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) will be 
used to coordinate emergency response and recovery operations at the disaster scene(s). The 
ICS/NIMS organization will maintain communications and coordination with the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center at all times as detailed by this plan. 
 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department may activate Mutual Aid Agreements with 
neighboring jurisdictions. They may also recommend that the City of Buckeye senior elected 
official declare a local state of emergency and make a formal request for state assistance. The 
following positions are authorized to request resources by contacting Maricopa County 
Department of Emergency Management. 
1. The City of Buckeye Emergency Manager 
2. Any designated personnel authorized by the City of Buckeye Emergency Manager 
To request county or state assistance, the City of Buckeye must meet the following parameters: 
1. Exhausted or will likely exhaust the City of Buckeye resources 
2. Exhausted or will likely exhaust mutual aid resources

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3. Exhausted or will likely exhaust contractual resources 
4. The requested assistance is not available at the local level 
The Policy Group of the City of Buckeye depending on jurisdiction, and/or designee is delegated 
policy-making authority and can commit resources at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center as well as routine management and operation of the facility. The designated 
EOC Director may issue mission assignments to the ESF to perform duties consistent with the 
City of Buckeye policy. Mission assignments and mutual aid assistance is tracked at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
 
Coordination of County-wide protective actions will occur among all affected risk and host areas 
and the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center under the direction and control of the of 
EOC Director. Areas not impacted by these events may be requested to provide assistance. 
Prior to an evacuation and under the direction of the EOC Director, EOC Manager and Policy 
Group will implement coordination on issues which may include, but not limited to: deploying 
and pre-deploying personnel, identifying evacuation routes, ensuring the sufficiency of fuel, 
address emergency medical issues, and initiate procedures for notification to the public. 
 
Initial planning for recovery begins before an emergency event impacts the City of Buckeye. 
While response actions necessary to protect public health and safety are being implemented, 
the recovery section within the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center begins 
coordination and implementation of the recovery programs. 
 
In the event state and federal assistance is required by the City of Buckeye, the State 
Coordinating Officer will interface directly with representatives of the federal government. 
 
In the event a request for disaster assistance comes from the governor of another state, the 
Governor of the State of Arizona may order the mobilization of State and local resources under 
the Emergency Management Assistance Compact to be deployed to the impacted state. The 
management and coordination of these resources will be administered through the Response 
and Recovery Section under the direction of the Response and Recovery Director located at 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. 
5. State Level 
When an emergency or disaster has occurred or is imminent, the Governor may issue an 
Executive Order proclaiming the existence of a State of Emergency or activate the emergency 
response, recovery and mitigation aspects of State, local and inter-jurisdictional disaster plans. 
 
At the State level, the Arizona Adjutant General, or designee performs policy-making authority 
and commitment of State resources at the Arizona State Emergency Operations Center. The 
Arizona State Emergency Operations Center Manager is responsible for the provision of State 
assistance, as well as routine management and operation of the Arizona State Emergency 
Operations Center. The Arizona State Emergency Operations Center Manager may issue 
mission assignments to the Arizona State Emergency Operations Center to perform duties 
consistent with State policy. Mission assignments, and mutual aid assistance brokered by the 
State, are tracked in the Arizona State Emergency Operations Center.

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6. Federal Level 
Through the National Response Framework (NRF), the federal government provides assistance 
by establishing a single, comprehensive framework for the management of domestic incidents. 
The NRF provides the structure and mechanisms for the coordination of federal support. 
Through the NRF, federal ESF coordinators may establish a direct liaison with Arizona ESF 
representatives in the Arizona State Emergency Operations Center. 
 
If the disaster is major or catastrophic, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military 
Affairs will contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 9 and request a 
Federal Liaison and/or alert them that the Governor may submit a formal request for federal 
assistance. 
 
If the President authorizes federal assistance, a Primary Federal Official (PFO) will represent 
the Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security and/or a Federal 
Coordinating Officer. The Federal Coordinating Officer is authorized to use the full authority of 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended to reimburse 
response and recovery claims against the Disaster Relief Fund. Additionally, the Stafford Act 
provides funding to assist communities in mitigating the impact of future events. 
7. Joint Field Office 
The emergency recovery process is initiated when the President of the United States issues a 
Major Presidential Disaster Declaration. Such a declaration makes available a series of federal 
disaster assistance programs to aid the State in its recovery from a disaster situation. The basis 
for the declaration is the determination by the President that the disaster is of such severity and 
magnitude that response is beyond State and local capabilities. The field recovery operation will 
be conducted in accordance with the most current edition of the State of Arizona Emergency 
Response Plan as well as other recovery plans and procedures. 
 
Once a field office has been established in the City of Buckeye, the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department will provide the proper liaisons to the appropriate field office 
operations. 
 
The organizational structure for recovery is under the leadership of the State Coordinating 
Officer. Once a federal disaster declaration has been issued, the State Coordinating Officer 
consults with a Federal Coordinating Officer. In addition, a Governor's Authorized 
Representative (GAR) is designated in the Federal Emergency Management Agency-State 
Agreement and is responsible for compliance with that Agreement. 
 
During a recovery operation, the State Coordinating Officer usually appoints a Deputy State 
Coordinating Officer who represents him/her at the Joint Field Office. The Deputy State 
Coordinating Officer is responsible for the establishment and management of State operations 
in the Joint Field Office and coordination between State and federal programs. 
C. Prevention 
The City of Buckeye's prevention goals are to avoid an incident, intervene, or stop an incident 
from occurring. To accomplish the goal the following strategy will be used: 
 
Expand regional collaboration

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Implement the National Incident Management System and National Response 
Framework (NRF) 
 
Strengthen information sharing and collaboration capabilities 
 
Strengthen interoperable and operable communications capabilities 
 
Strengthen medical surge and mass prophylaxis capabilities 
 
Strengthen planning and citizen preparedness capabilities 
 
Increase coordination with the Arizona Counter-Terrorism Information Center  
1. Arizona Intelligence Fusion Center 
 
The ability to share intelligence information quickly and accurately among state fusion centers 
and emergency operation centers is crucial in preventing potential criminal and terrorist acts. 
The primary components of a fusion center are situational awareness and warnings that are 
supported by law enforcement intelligence, derived from the application of the intelligence 
process, where requirements for actionable information are generated and information is 
collected, integrated, evaluated, analyzed, and disseminated. Important intelligence that may 
forewarn of a future attack may be derived from information collected by several diverse entities. 
D. Preparedness 
The goal of the City of Buckeye's preparedness operations is to help ensure a timely and 
effective response to, recover from and mitigation of the impacts and consequences associated 
with an emergency/disaster situation. To facility this goal, key abilities and weaknesses must be 
assessed. These elements will be addressed in a comprehensive manner with Planning and 
Mitigation officers. In order to address Core Capability objectives, the following activities will be 
prioritized: 
 
Administer grant programs for operational support and training activities 
 
Participate in capability assessments at the regional and county level 
 
Establish an inclusive planning process using the “Whole Community“ concept. 
1. Resource Management and Credentialing 
Resource Management 
 
Each agency tasked within this plan is responsible for developing and maintaining applicable 
resource lists. These lists should follow established county protocols for maintaining resource 
lists. These inventories include a point of contact, geographic location, and operation area for:  
1. Vehicle inventories 
2. Personnel 
3. Equipment

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4. Equipment operators 
5. Suppliers/Contractors/Vendors 
6. Resources in adjacent jurisdictions that could be used during a disaster-if applicable 
  
2. Plan Development and Maintenance 
Plan Development 
 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan is developed with the assistance and input 
from the following groups serving in an advisory capacity. 
 
Maricopa County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 
 
Coordinating, primary and support agencies 
 
Mutual aid partners 
 
Regional Partners 
The preparation and revision of the basic plan and Annex will be coordinated by the City of 
Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department and all applicable entities. 
  
This plan will be made available to all agencies tasked therein, adjacent municipalities and the 
county. It is the responsibility of ALL parties to review and submit any comments to the City of 
Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. The process of distributing the plan will be 
accomplished by either 1) granting “viewer” access via the online planning software platform or 
2) providing an electronic copy. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will keep 
a hard copy on file. 
 
Plan Maintenance 
 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will maintain the City of Buckeye EOP 
and provide an updated EOP to Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
every two years, or as appropriate. However, the EOP may be updated as often as needed 
during any year. Examination and review should be conducted annually and will reflect changes 
in implementing procedures, improved emergency preparation capabilities, and deficiencies 
identified from corrective action planning. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
will revise the plan by using a process best suited for the City of Buckeye. Whenever a change 
is made, the date and nature of the change will be recorded. Upon update, these changes will 
be incorporated into the overall plan and re-promulgated by the . 
 
The coordinating, primary and support agencies/organizations of each ESF will be responsible 
for preparing and maintaining operating procedures for all responsibilities assigned them in the 
EOP. These procedures will be prepared following guidance issued by local policies. 
 
Other Plans

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In addition to the City of Buckeye EOP, additional plans have been developed and are 
maintained pursuant to state and federal requirements to include the Maricopa County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Maricopa County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 
and the State of Arizona/Maricopa County Offsite Emergency Response Plan. 
3. Public Information 
Before an emergency or disaster occurs, public information is critical for the public to make the 
necessary protective actions. The City's public information program focuses on how to better 
communicate emergency information to the public before, during, and after a disaster. Particular 
attention will be given to strategies that enhance awareness of the evacuation process, road 
conditions, shelter status and re-entry issues, and how to communicate information to people 
during evacuation. 
 
The EOC Director or their designee will serve as the Public Information Officer (PIO). 
The PIO will work closely with the Emergency Manager or NIMS Coordinator of the City 
of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, and will be the primary resource for 
providing disaster-related information to the public. This includes information about all 
preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Following a disaster, the 
public will be informed that they can contact the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center to receive disaster-related preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation 
information.   
 
Pre-scripted public service announcements are maintained by the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department and Maricopa County Department of Emergency 
Management. 
 
The PIO will be responsible for collecting information, preparing releases for the media, 
and responding to requests for information and interviews.   
 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will prepare pre-scripted news 
releases that can easily be edited to include disaster specific information.   
 
The PIO will, upon the approval of the EOC Director, send disaster updates to local 
media outlets, and to the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.   
 
Additional information is provided in ESF 15 External Affairs and Communications with 
close coordination between affiliated agencies 
4. Training and Exercise 
All training related to emergency management is coordinated and scheduled through the City of 
Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department offers training to all inter-agencies (County, City and others) on preparedness, 
response, recovery, mitigation, hazardous materials, debris management, terrorism and other 
issues. The training offered is conducted through the Arizona Department of Emergency and 
Military Affairs training section, American Red Cross, the Local Emergency Planning 
Committees, the Fire Department, and any other organization offering training. The City of 
Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department provides the notice of training being offered to local 
response agencies.

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The City of Buckeye continues to implement a training and exercise program, consistent with 
NIMS, for incident management organizations and personnel. Elements of the program include: 
 
Multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional interaction, including involvement with private-
sector and non-governmental organizations, during realistic exercises. 
 
Standard courses on incident command and management, incident management 
structure, and operational coordination processes and systems. 
 
Courses focused on discipline and agency-specific subject matter expertise. 
The City of Buckeye further requires courses for all incident management organizations and 
personnel to ensure NIMS compliance at all levels of response. The following courses are 
recommended: 
 
ICS 100 Series - Incident Command Systems, An Introduction 
 
ICS 200 Series - Incident Command System, Basic 
 
ICS 300 Series - Intermediate Incident Command System - For staff responding to the 
Emergency Operations Center 
 
ICS 400 Series - Advanced Incident Command System - For staff responding to the 
Emergency Operations Center 
 
IS 700 - National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction 
 
IS 800 - National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction 
All drill and exercise participants must either include direct involvement of, or have adequate 
representation and forethought of, the whole community. This includes, but not limited to, the 
participation of persons with disabilities, access and functional needs, representatives from 
unique populations, and the voluntary agencies incorporated into this plan that may be utilized 
by the jurisdiction to support a full-cycle disaster or emergency event. The City of Buckeye 
will include training in the planning for, and socially appropriate care of, persons with disabilities, 
access and functional needs and persons from other unique populations. Training the City of 
Buckeye's internal staff may be provided by Federal, Tribal, State, local government entity, or by 
another source outside of government well-recognized and experienced. Training topics and/or 
inclusive planning activities include, but not limited to, best practices on inclusion in exercise 
planning teams, inclusion in exercise participants and/or inclusion through protocol training as 
response personnel. 
 
Exercises are a key component in improving all-hazards incident management capabilities. The 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department participates on an ongoing basis in a range of 
exercises, including multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional exercises that are designed to 
improve integration and interoperability. 
  
The Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) will be used for developing, 
delivering and evaluating Department of Homeland Security/Office of Domestic Preparedness 
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After Action Reviews and Improvement Plans 
 
After each exercise, the lead agency performing the exercise will conduct an evaluation of the 
effectiveness of the exercise. This information will be incorporated into future plan revisions and 
updates by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. This will be accomplished by 
drafting an improvement plan which may include, but not limited to assigning the following 
actions: 
 
Change to plans/procedures 
 
Acquire new or replace outdated equipment/resources 
 
Train/Re-Train Personnel 
Following actual events the same procedure will be used and will be led by the City of Buckeye 
Fire Medical-Rescue Department. 
E. Response 
City of Buckeye must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively on a 24-hour basis to 
developing events. The primary goal of the City's response operation is to ensure a timely and 
effective response to the many consequences that may be generated by an emergency/ 
disaster situation. When an event or potential event is first detected, a series of actions will take 
place to ensure an effective and efficient response operation. 
1. Local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center is the facility that is used to coordinate a 
City response to any major emergency or disaster situation. The City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center is located at 2582 N. Verrado Way 
Buckeye, AZ 85396. The facility serves as the coordination, command and control center for the 
City of Buckeye. The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center is staffed as prescribed 
above. Security and maintenance of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will be 
carried out in accordance with the provisions of the most current version of the City of Buckeye 
EOP. In the event the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center is threatened, an alternate 
EOC site  may be activated. The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will be 
activated for actual or potential events that threaten the City of Buckeye. The level of activation 
will be determined by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department based on the 
emergency or disaster event. 
 
Additional information on the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, communications, 
warning points, and field operations has been previously provided above. 
2. Public Safety Enforcement Actions 
In a large-scale incident law enforcement resources will quickly become overwhelmed, and law 
enforcement officials will have to balance their resources and efforts between new 
responsibilities and everyday service demands. The ESF 13 Public Safety Coordinating Agency 
may activate mutual aid requests by contacting law enforcement agencies or National Guard 
resources outside the affected area. Shifts will be assigned and responding law enforcement 
agents will report to the staging area for assignments. ESF 13 Public Safety will provide security

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for the inner and outer sections of the established perimeter. Additional information is provided 
in the protective actions listed in ESF 13 Public Safety. 
  
F. Recovery 
In the aftermath of a disaster, City efforts turn to rebuilding the infrastructure and restoring the 
social and economic life of the community with the incorporation of mitigation measures as a 
major goal. To accomplish this goal the following strategy is provided: 
 
To deploy several specialized recovery teams (personnel) and facilities (centers) into a 
disaster area to help the affected population and support the Incident Commander 
 
To work closely with the County and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military 
Affairs and to inform affected local governments, individuals and businesses that 
programs are available to assist them in recovery efforts. 
1. Recovery Field Operations 
In the aftermath of a disaster, with or without a Presidential Declaration, the State may deploy 
several specialized recovery teams (personnel) and establish centers (facilities) into a disaster 
area. 
2. Recovery Personnel may include: 
 
Assessment Team - Teams of qualified personnel, including building inspectors, 
structural engineers and architects, who will gather information by performing an 
assessment of all structures and property in the disaster area; and teams of 
administrative personnel who will compile the gathered information to facilitate the 
application process for local, state and federal disaster assistance programs. 
 
Community Relations Team - Team is deployed to disseminate information and collect 
data to assist disaster-affected communities and eligible individuals in receiving 
assistance. The primary function of this team is to identify and report unmet human 
needs and to inform affected populations of disaster assistance programs and the 
registration process. 
 
Unmet Needs Committee - A committee that helps identify unmet needs and possible 
assistance. Such committees are comprised of volunteer agencies, private sector 
representatives, and governmental agencies. 
 
Human Needs Assessment Team - A team that is deployed immediately after a disaster 
and before the establishment of a JFO Office to help the City of Buckeye assess and 
report the immediate needs of affected populations. 
 
Insurance Team - A team that is deployed to assist policy owners following a disaster. 
3. Damage Assessment 
Damage assessments include those actions that are undertaken to determine the nature and 
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scaling the need for State and Federal disaster assistance in the recovery phase. Damage 
assessment will be closely coordinated with ESF 5 Emergency Management, which has the 
lead for impact assessment and incident action planning during the response phase. 
 
Operational assessment is the immediate, informal reporting of emergency conditions to size-up 
the damage that has occurred and to determine what personnel, equipment and facility 
resources the City has available for response. First indications of the scope and extent of 
damages will likely be provided by field personnel reporting to their dispatch centers or to the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. These initial reports include hazard conditions, 
critical emergency needs and condition of surface routes, and are extremely important in 
allocating emergency responders and determining incident situation status. 
 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center may also receive damage assessment 
information from additional sources: ambulance crews, utility crews, employees traveling to or 
from work, media sources in the field, citizens, businesses, etc. The City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center may establish a process where the public can submit damage reports. 
 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department is the lead for the City’s Damage 
Assessment Program. Responsibilities include: recruitment and training of team members and 
the overall management of damage assessment priorities in coordination with ESF-5 
Emergency Management. 
 
The County Assessor Office may assist in providing estimates of loss and economic impact. 
The Chamber of Commerce and the insurance industry will provide information on losses to 
businesses. 
 
The Emergency Manager will provide information to the County and Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs within 12-36 hours if possible. 
 
Initial Safety and Damage Assessments  
 
The City will conduct an initial damage assessment using resources to determine the overall 
extent of damages. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department is responsible for the 
direction and control of the Impact Assessment process and has pre-identified City and 
municipal employees who will assist with damage assessment. Also, members of the fire 
department have been trained and will assist with damage assessment. The goal of this 
assessment is to determine the magnitude and severity of damage to structures and 
infrastructure; and, in the event of a severe weather event, determine the level of flooding 
damage. This information will be collected by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department, and provided to the provided to the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department, who will then provide the information to the County and Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs. 
 
The impact assessment data provides a City wide general overview of the most significantly 
impacted areas and, therefore establishes a prioritization mechanism for damage assessment 
team deployment, resource allocation and disaster assistance. 
 
Team members will be contacted by telephone, pager, cellular phone, email or two-way radio. 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department maintains a current contact list of 
Damage Assessment Team members. Information collected through the initial damage 
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provided to the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, who will then provide the 
information to the County and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. 
 
Preliminary Damage Assessment  
 
If the situation warrants, a formal Preliminary Damage Assessment will be requested and 
performed by local, State and Federal agencies. This will include assessments for both public 
and individual damages. Local representatives will accompany these teams during their 
assessments. These individuals will be familiar with damaged areas and will supply maps 
needed to complete the damage assessment process. The Arizona Department of Emergency 
and Military Affairs will then coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to 
determine if the City qualifies for public and/or individual assistance. 
 
Capturing all costs associated with the emergency is essential because accurate damage 
assessments (Initial Damage Assessments and Preliminary Damage Assessments) document 
the need for state and/or federal assistance and are required to obtain a federal disaster 
declaration. 
 
Habitability Assessments 
 
Habitability assessors will determine the structural safety of residential buildings. This will be 
conducted through the coordinated efforts of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department. When practical, this assessment will be coordinated with the American Red Cross 
or other relief agencies. 
 
The City of Buckeye is responsible for all corresponding inspections, damage assessments and 
other disaster response and recovery functions and activities for their jurisdictional area. The 
City of Buckeye will still coordinate final reporting to Maricopa County Department of Emergency 
Management and the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. 
 
The City is responsible for all corresponding inspections, damage assessments and other 
disaster response and recovery functions and activities for their jurisdictional area. The City will 
coordinate final damage estimates to the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, 
who will then provide the information to the County and Arizona Department of Emergency and 
Military Affairs. 
 
Additional damage assessment functions are maintained in the appropriate City of Buckeye 
ESF's. This includes the identification of roles and responsibilities, training, assessment criteria, 
reporting formats and process for both initial and preliminary damage assessments. 
 
Priorities of inspections include: 
 
Structures and infrastructure involved in response operations 
 
Critical transportation routes and infrastructure 
 
Essential City facilities 
Departments within the City share the responsibility for damage assessment and provide 
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of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, who will then provide the information to the 
County and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. 
4. Disaster Declaration 
Following a major or catastrophic disaster in which an emergency or major disaster declaration 
is granted by the President, federal assistance to affected populations becomes available under 
three program areas: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation. The 
administration of these programs is coordinated through a joint Federal/State effort in a Joint 
Field Office, which is usually located in the impacted area 
 
The Joint Field Office (JFO) is the primary field location for the coordination of federal and state 
recovery operations. The Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) and the State Coordinating Officer 
(SCO) co-locate in the JFO, as well as other Federal and State personnel. Recovery and 
mitigation operations, logistics, information and planning, financial management and general 
administration are coordinated at the JFO. 
5. Public Assistance (PA) and Individual Assistance (IA) Activities  
Declared Disasters 
 
Public Assistance (PA) 
 
The Public Assistance (PA) program provides program support to eligible local governmental 
entities following a disaster to assist in the recovery and restoration of buildings, infrastructure 
and the removal of debris that is on public property. The categories of Public Assistance 
include: 
 
Category A: Debris Removal 
 
Category B: Emergency Protective Actions 
 
Category C: Road Systems 
 
Category D: Water Control Facilities 
 
Category E: Buildings and Equipment 
 
Category F: Utilities 
 
Category G: Parks, Recreation, and Other 
In the event of a declared disaster, the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will 
work closely with ESF 15 External Affairs to notify all eligible governments and private not-for-
profit organizations of the availability of federal public assistance funds. They include all City of 
Buckeye government agencies, and those quasi-governmental organizations that perform a 
governmental function. Such applicants are trained concerning the public assistance program 
through the various recovery training sessions offered. Notification may occur through written 
correspondence and telephone contacts, notices in local newspapers, and broadcasts on local 
radio station. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will notify local 
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Off Meetings for the Public Assistance (PA) program and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 
(HMGP). The Public Assistance applicant briefings include procedures for all aspects of 
financial management, personnel and record keeping that will be required for the various 
Federal and State financial assistance programs. State and Federal recovery personnel must 
advise the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department of these briefings so that agencies 
can be notified. Key components of the Public Assistance program include: 
 
Project Worksheets are prepared for eligible emergency costs and eligible costs for 
restoration of damaged facilities. 
 
The federal share for reimbursement under most federal declarations is 75 percent. The 
25 percent nonfederal share is normally provided from a combination of State and local 
sources in accordance with policies established by the Executive Office of the Governor 
and the Arizona Legislature. 
 
The State serves as the Grantee and eligible applicants are Sub-grantees under the 
federal disaster assistance program. 
 
Contractual agreements with Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs are 
executed with applicants with all reimbursements coming through Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs. 
 
Documentation, record keeping, inspections, and final closeouts are overseen and 
approved by the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. 
Documentation is obtained by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department regarding 
damage sustained to: 
 
Roads 
 
Water control facilities 
 
Public building and related equipment 
 
Public utilities 
 
Facilities under construction 
 
Recreational and park facilities 
 
Educational institutions 
 
Certain private non-profit facilities 
Individual Assistance (IA) 
 
If the City is declared for Individual Assistance, eligible residents will be able to apply for the 
Individual Assistance Program. In some cases, FEMA will deploy habitability inspectors to verify 
the damages individual applicants are claiming. They will do this independent of the State or 
local assessors. The City of Buckeye will also perform inspections of damaged homes to 
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Non-Declared Disasters 
 
During the recovery stage, a disaster may not be declared at the federal level. It will then fall 
upon the City to use local funds, available competitive grant funds, or any supplemental funding 
provided by the State of Arizona to recover from the event. 
 
Similar to a declared disaster, costs for response and recovery are to be monitored by all 
participating agencies. Each responding agency is responsible for the overall management of 
documentation of the costs of a non-declared disaster with reports submitted ultimately to the 
for budget and finance approval of local dollars. 
6. Disaster Recovery Centers and Staging Areas 
Centers that are set up in a disaster area to provide information on the complete range of 
disaster assistance that is available. The responsibility for managing these centers is jointly 
shared by the State, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the City where the 
center is located. 
 
The Individual Assistance Service Center is a facility established in, or in close proximity to, the 
community affected by the disaster where persons can meet face-to-face with represented 
Federal, State, local and volunteer agencies to: 
 
Discuss their disaster-related needs 
 
Obtain information about disaster assistance programs 
 
Tele-register for assistance 
 
Learn about measures for rebuilding that can eliminate or reduce the risk 
 
Request the status of their application for Individual Assistance 
 
Representatives from the Small Business Administration providing post-disaster low 
interest loans to residents 
The Emergency Manager of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, the State of 
Arizona and potentially FEMA, will assess the need to open Individual Assistance Service 
Centers, based upon initial damage assessment and human services needs estimates and 
reports. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will request that the Arizona 
Department of Emergency and Military Affairs open an Individual Assistance Service Center in 
the City of Buckeye. 
 
Once it has been determined that Individual Assistance Service Center will be opened in the 
City of Buckeye, the Arizona State Emergency Operations Center will take the lead and should 
notify the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The Arizona State Emergency 
Operations Center will advise if there are resources the City may need to supply include 
staffing. The Individual Assistance Service Center will be staffed with representatives from 
appropriate federal, state, county, private relief organizations, and other organizations capable 
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Recovery Information Centers may be utilized to provide information to the affected residents. 
This center is organized by the County with participation from the City and the State. It is staffed 
by a variety of voluntary organizations that can provide a wide array of services and assistance 
to those impacted by severe weather or other disasters. 
 
The EOC Director's designated Public Information Officer will provide local media with detailed 
information on locations of recovery centers, distribution sites and other individual assistance 
programs. Pamphlets will be prepared to be distributed by personnel in damaged areas so 
citizens will know how to apply for assistance. 
7. Unmet Needs 
 
The City of Buckeye Community Services will coordinate the unmet needs recovery function. 
The City of Buckeye Community Services will contact the County and Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs to obtain assistance through multiple agencies, and appoint a 
Coordinator who will serve as the Unmet Needs Coordinator for the City of Buckeye following a 
disaster. The Coordinator will be responsible for making contacts and establishing a relationship 
with community service providers, local churches, community outreach programs and volunteer 
organizations to be called upon in the event that a disaster creates unmet needs in the 
community with consideration to the needs of the Whole Community. 
  
G. Mitigation 
In the aftermath of a disaster, the City's mitigation goal is to ensure mitigation efforts are 
designed to ensure that residents, visitors, and businesses in the City of Buckeye are safe and 
secure from future disasters. The strategies to complete this goal include: 
 
Complete and maintain a hazards and risk assessment 
 
Participation in the regional planning efforts that produces the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard 
Mitigation Plan 
 
Maintain a comprehensive list of mitigation goals, objectives and tasks 
 
Planning process and organizational framework for carrying out the mitigation goals and 
objectives 
 
Implement Pre and Post Hazard Mitigation Actions to reduce overall risk/vulnerability 
 
Evaluation of existing agencies, organizations, plans, programs and guidelines that 
impact mitigation. 
1. Coordination of Mitigation Activities 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department has been delegated as the lead agency 
to facilitate and coordinate the activities identified in the Maricopa County Multi-Jurisdictional 
Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Buckeye Planning Committee and subcommittees. The 
Maricopa County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the hazards to which the 
City of Buckeye is vulnerable; assesses the facilities and structures that are most vulnerable to 
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links mitigation projects to these sources of funding. 
 
The Maricopa County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan defines the mitigation goals, 
objectives and initiatives for the City of Buckeye. Annual reviews to the Maricopa County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan are standard, although in the event of a disaster, or if 
needed, the plan can be updated more frequently. 
2. Mitigation Programs 
Pre-Disaster Activities 
 
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – The U.S Congress established the 
NFIP with the passage of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The NFIP is 
administered by FEMA and enables property owners in participating communities to 
purchase insurance as protection against flood losses in exchange for state and 
community floodplain management regulations that reduce future flood damages. 
 
Community Rating System (CRS) - The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that 
recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed 
the minimum requirements of the NFIP. In CRS communities, flood insurance premium 
rates are discounted to reflect the reduced flood risk resulting from the community’s 
efforts to reduce and avoid flood damage to insurable property, strengthen and support 
the insurance aspects of the NFIP, and foster comprehensive floodplain management. 
 
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program – This program makes federal funds 
available pre-disaster to fund mitigation projects in communities participating in the 
NFIP. These funds have a twenty-five (25) percent non-federal match requirement. The 
overall goal of the FMA is to fund cost effective measures that reduce or eliminate the 
long-term risk of flood damage to NFIP insurable structures. This is accomplished 
through the reduction of the number of repetitively or substantially damaged structures. 
 
Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Program - The RFC grant program makes funding 
available annually to states and communities to assist them in reducing flood damages 
to insured properties that have had one or more claims with the NFIP. 
 
Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Program - The SRL grant program provides funding to 
states, territories, and local and federally-recognized Indian tribal governments to reduce 
or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the NFIP. 
Eligible activities under this program include, acquisition and relocation of at-risk 
structures and the conversion of property to open space, elevation of existing structures, 
minor physical localized flood control projects, and dry-flood proofing for historic 
properties only. 
 
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) - BRIC supports states, 
local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, 
reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. The BRIC program 
guiding principles are supporting communities through capability and capacity building, 
encouraging and enabling innovation, promoting partnerships, enabling large projects, 
maintaining flexibility, and providing consistency.

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 
State Hazard Mitigation Plan - The State Hazard Mitigation Plan is updated every five 
years or in the aftermath of a disaster at the direction of the State Hazard Mitigation 
Officer as necessary. Additionally, the mitigation staff provides technical assistance to 
communities on the development, implementation, and maintenance of local mitigation 
plans and strategies. 
Post-Disaster Activities 
 
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - HMGP is authorized by Section 404 of the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (the 
Stafford Act), Title 42, United States Code (U.S.C.) 5170c. The key purpose of HMGP is 
to ensure that the opportunity to take critical mitigation measures to reduce the risk of 
loss of life and property from future disasters is not lost during the reconstruction 
process following a disaster. HMGP is available when authorized under the presidential 
major disaster declaration in the areas of the state requested by the governor. 
 
406 Mitigation - Section 406 of the Stafford Act provides for direct federal assistance for 
repairs and improvements to eligible damaged public facilities. Mitigation measures 
(improvements) must be identified in the Project Worksheets (PWs). The award of 
Section 406 hazard mitigation projects is at the discretion of the FEMA Regional 
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V. Incident Command System (ICS) 
 
ICS is a flexible structure applicable at all levels of response regardless of incident scope, or 
agency size. It allows responders to act in a unified fashion that is consistent with the best 
practices as laid out in NIMS framework. 
 
ICS also provides for planning, building and adapting the response during recovery and review 
after an incident. 
 
ICS establishes a set of core competencies which should be evaluated at the organizational 
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Command Staff 
 
The EOC Command Staff will include an EOC director, PIO, and Safety Officer. The EOC 
Command Staff sets EOC objectives and tasks, includes stakeholders, and works with city 
officials on the development of policy direction for incident support. They will also ensure the 
dissemination of timely, accurate and accessible information to the Public. Overall, the EOC 
Command Staff guides and oversees EOC staff and activities.

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Operations Section 
 
The Operations Section is responsible for activities focused on response to the immediate 
hazard, saving lives, establishing situational control and restoration of normal operations. The 
Operations Section ensures that on-scene incident personnel have the resources and support 
needed to achieve the incident objectives and priorities. This section may be organized by 
department/agency or by Emergency Support Functions (ESF) or Recovery Support Functions 
(RSF). 
 
The Operations Chief reports to EOC leadership (EOC Manager/Director) and is responsible for 
the direct management of all incident-related operational activities. The Operations Section 
Chief will organize the section and assign personnel as necessary to maintain a manageable 
span of control.

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Planning Section 
 
The Planning Section is responsible for collecting, evaluating and disseminating tactical 
information pertaining to the incident. This section maintains information and intelligence on the 
current and forecasted situation, as well as the status of resources assigned to the incident.  
The Planning Section Chief oversees all incident-related data gathering and analysis regarding 
incident operations and assigned resources, develops alternatives for tactical operations, 
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Logistics Section 
 
The Logistics Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective 
and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations. 
Staff in this section also provide resources and services to support the EOC staff. This includes 
information technology (IT) support, resource tracking and acquisition, and arranging for food, 
lodging, and other support services as needed.

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Finance and Administration Section 
 
The Finance and Administration Section is established when there is a need for financial, 
reimbursement (individual and agency, or department) or administrative services to support 
incident management activities.  
 
Resource Policies and Financial Management Policies and Procedures for Emergency 
Management have been established and implemented which provide statutory authorities and 
responsibilities for financial management related to response activities. These policies ensure 
that funds are provided expeditiously and that financial operations are conducted in accordance 
with appropriate policies, regulations, and standards. 
 
Designated agencies have been given the primary responsibility to manage all financial matters, 
including those of the response, recovery, and mitigation phases of an emergency or declared 
disaster. Other responsibilities of the Finance/Administration Section include entering into any 
funding agreements between Local, State, and the Federal Government.

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Recovery Section 
 
When the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated in response to an emergency 
or disaster, a recovery component is activated as well. The purpose of this component is to 
initiate activities necessary to ensure a successful recovery effort. Activities include: condition 
monitoring, situation evaluation, damage assessment teams, mitigation assessment teams, 
deployment of damage assessment teams, and liaisons where appropriate. 
 
Once the initial response operations have been completed, and it is safe for recovery activities 
to commence, the agencies identified as having recovery functions will initiate their activities. In 
actuality, many of the recovery functions run concurrent with the initial response functions, and 
are managed by the same agencies.  
Disaster Declaration 
Requests for federal disaster assistance will be predicated on the requirements outlined in the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288, as 
amended). After local government conducts the initial damage assessment and reports it to the 
County Emergency Operations Section and State Emergency Operations Center, a joint Local-
State preliminary damage assessment may be scheduled that could include the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency. This damage assessment validates the local data and is the 
basis for requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Other federal agencies that may 
participate in the assessment process include the Small Business Administration. This process 
is described in 44 CFR, Part 206, Subpart B - The Declaration Process and other federal and 
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Intelligence and Investigations 
 
Many domestic incidents, such as natural disasters or industrial accidents, have an obvious 
cause and origin. However, other domestic incidents, such as large-scale fires, public health 
emergencies, explosions, transportation incidents (e.g., train derailments, airplane crashes, 
bridge collapses), active shooters, terrorist attacks, or other incidents causing mass injuries or 
fatalities, require an intelligence or investigative component to determine the cause and origin of 
the incident or support incident or disaster operations 
 
The scalability and flexibility of NIMS allows the Intelligence and Investigations (I/I) Function to 
be seamlessly integrated with the other functions of ICS. The I/I Function within ICS provides a 
framework that allows for the integration of intelligence and information collection, analysis, and 
sharing, as well as investigations that identify the cause and origin of an incident regardless of 
source. If the incident is determined to be a criminal event, the I/I Function leads to the 
identification, apprehension, and prosecution of the perpetrator. The I/I Function can be used for 
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VI. Administration, Finance, and Logistics 
A. Documentation 
Responding agencies should keep documentation on the ICS Activity Log (ICS Form 214) or 
another suitable log. The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will document activities 
on an ICS form 214, situation reports, and/or common operating pictures. Such documentation 
is crucial for the following reasons: 
 
Documentation is the key to recovering emergency response and recovery costs. 
Damage assessment documentation will be critical in establishing the basis for eligibility 
of disaster assistance programs. 
 
Documentation provides a legal account of the actions which took place before, during 
and after an emergency. 
 
Documentation provides for a historical record which could be used during after action 
reviews to improve response operations in the future. 
Following a disaster, documentation is provided to the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department to maintain an archive for the required time period, after such time archival 
documents are protected at a designated location. 
 
During after action review the documentation will be used to identify: 
 
Actions taken (or not taken) 
 
Resources expended 
 
Economic and human impacts 
 
Lessons learned and possible improvements 
 
Possible mitigation measures that could be taken 
 
Key impacts and damages 
B. Finance 
Funding 
 
During local state of emergency, the monetary support for logistical and administrative 
support will be funded out of each agency’s budget. However, agencies may request 
reimbursement or additional funds that may be provided through the county’s general 
funds or other legal funding mechanisms available to the local jurisdictions through the 
Governor's Office's Emergency Disaster Fund which is available to local jurisdictions if 
the incident is declared a state disaster by the Governor's Office. This will be 
accomplished by going through the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military 
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 
In the event of a federal declaration, some expenses and/or reimbursements are 
available to affected agencies through Public Assistance Grants. 
Disaster Assistance 
 
In a federal disaster declaration the county and its eligible jurisdictions/citizens may qualify for 
federal assistance. Such assistance has been described above and will be further described in 
ESF 14 Long Term Recovery. In the event of a federal declaration authorizing public assistance, 
applicant briefings will be conducted to educate responders and local officials about the cost 
recovery process. 
 
The City of Buckeye Finance will manage and oversee the financial aspects of the Public 
Assistance Programs. The City of Buckeye Finance will work closely with the City of Buckeye 
Fire Medical-Rescue Department and the to identify funds for the recovery effort, to include 
response, recovery and mitigation functions. 
 
Tracking Local Disaster Costs 
 
In the event of a federally declared disaster, the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department may ask the City’s Financial Officer to assign a special project number to track all 
county-related expenses. Incorporated areas of the county may also assign special project 
numbers per the recommendation of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department. 
 
Insurance and Cost Recovery 
 
The , in coordination with the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department or other 
designee, will coordinate all insurance actions pertaining to City property. The City of Buckeye 
Finance coordinates all financial activities relating to recovery operations. 
 
Pet Sheltering Costs: Disaster Assistance Policy (DAP) 9523.19 
 
FEMA Disaster Assistance Policy (DAP) 9523.19 details eligible reimbursements related to pet 
sheltering including: shelter facilities, supplies and commodities, eligible labor, equipment, 
emergency veterinary services, transportation, shelter safety and security, cleaning and 
restoration, and the removal and disposal of animal carcasses. 
 
ESF 6 provides the concept of operations for pet sheltering and documentation of costs.  
C. Logistics 
Identifying Resource Gaps 
 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will determine the priorities for resource 
needs based on identified gaps. 
 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department using input and data from the regional 
capability assessment (see file archive), the United States Department of Homeland Security, 
local intelligence and threat assessments, will provide a high level determination of resource 
needs. These assessments will take into account specific threats as well as potential all-hazard 
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Resource and logistic response will be prioritized and accomplished under the direction of the 
EOC Director and/or their designee. Information from Field Incident Commanders and Incident 
Action Plan priorities will be used to prioritize multiple requests. Resource requests will be met 
dependent on incident type and the responding entities available or anticipated resource 
requirements. All resource requests should be captured using an ICS form. Any requests 
requiring rental, hire or costs to fill will be passed on to the Finance group with a copy of the ICS 
form. 
 
Contracting 
 
The following locations provide a list of contractors for the City of Buckeye: 
 
The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department can access the state contracting 
website and query for available state contracts applicable to political subdivisions (i.e. 
counties, cities, etc.). 
Requesting Assistance 
 
Coordination of resource needs: 
 
When local resources are committed, the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department will coordinate assistance to satisfy additional resource needs. 
 
If the City requires additional assistance, it will call mutual aid from adjacent counties 
and regional resources through AZMAC, EMAC, AZWARN, and other Mutual Aid 
Agreements 
 
Only the City of Buckeye Emergency Manager or his/her documented designee, is 
authorized to request resource support from the Maricopa County Department of 
Emergency Management. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management will turn to the Arizona 
Department of Emergency and Military Affairs for assistance, if unable to fill resource 
requests from the City of Buckeye. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs will turn to the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance in dealing with a major disaster 
that threatens to exceed the capabilities and resources of the state. 
Each agency tasked within this plan is responsible for developing and maintaining applicable 
resource lists. These lists should follow established county protocols for maintaining resource 
lists. At a minimum, a full resource list (including all county-wide resources) will be provided to 
the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department and the ESF 7 Logistics Coordinating and 
Primary Agency. 
 
Key Logistics Facilities 
 
Potential locations for Staging Areas and Points of Distribution sites (PODS) are identified 
annually by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department.

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Pre-Staging 
 
Certain situations will require pre-staging assets. Identifying these resources and triggers points 
to utilize such resources are based on the phases indicated in the City of Buckeye Incident 
Action Plan (IAP). The IAP will be developed in preparation of or during an emergency or 
disaster situation. 
 
Fuel 
 
Fuel will be procured using local resources. Local incident command will provide the desired 
location of fuel purchasing if applicable for the incident. ESF 7 Logistics and ESF 12 Energy 
provide further detail concerning procuring fuel. 
 
Security  
 
Security at each staging area will be accomplished by mission assigning ESF 13 Public Safety. 
ESF 13 Public Safety provides further detail.

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VIII. References, Authorities, Acronyms and Abbreviations 
The following references and authorities may be consulted for further advice and guidance. 
Other than those references and authorities that have the inherent force and effect of law, this 
EOP is not intended to incorporate them by reference. 
 
Relationship to Other Plans 
 
In addition to the City of Buckeye EOP, the following plans have been developed and are 
maintained pursuant to state and federal requirements. In addition they have been incorporated 
in the EOP ESF's and annexes: 
 
Maricopa County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MCMJHMP) 
 
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) 
 
Continuity of Operations / Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) 
 
Palo Verde Generating Station Offsite Plan 
 
Maricopa County Emergency Operations Plan (MCEOP) 
 
Maricopa County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) 
 
Arizona State Emergency Response and Recovery Plan (AZ SERRP) 
Acronyms 
  
ACDC 
Arizona Canal Diversion Channel 
ADA 
Americans with Disabilities Act 
ADEQ 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
ADHS 
Arizona Department of Health Services 
ADOC 
Arizona Department of Commerce 
ADOT 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
ALOHA 
Area Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres 
ALS 
Advanced Life Support 
ADOHS 
Arizona Department of Homeland Security 
APS 
Arizona Public Service Company 
ARRA 
Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency 
ARS 
Arizona Revised Statutes 
ASU 
Arizona State University 
AZSERC 
Arizona State Emergency Response Commission 
AzVOAD 
Arizona Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster 
BNSF 
Burlington, Northern and Santa Fe Railroad 
BOS 
Board of Supervisors 
CAMEO 
Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations 
CAP 
Central Arizona Project 
CBRNE 
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive 
CDC 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
CENS 
Community Emergency Notification System

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CERCLA 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act 
CERT 
Community Emergency Response Team 
CFR 
Code of Federal Regulations 
CFS 
Cubic feet per second 
CHEMTREC 
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center 
CO 
Carbon monoxide 
CRI 
Cities Readiness Initiative 
CTC 
Community Transportation Coordinator 
DCC 
Donations Coordination Center 
DCT 
Donations Coordination Team 
DEMA 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
DES 
Arizona Department of Economic Security 
DHHS 
United States Department of Health and Human Services 
DHS 
United States Department of Homeland Security 
DOC 
Department Operating Center. 
DOD 
United States Department of Defense 
DOE 
United States Department of Energy 
DOJ 
United States Department of Justice 
DOS 
United States Department of State 
DPS 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
DRC 
Disaster Recovery Center 
EAP 
Emergency Action Plan 
EAS 
Emergency Alert System 
ECC 
EHS 
Emergency Coordination Center 
Extremely Hazardous Substances 
EMS 
Emergency Medical Services 
EOC 
Emergency Operations Center 
EOP 
Emergency Operations Plan 
EPA 
United States Environmental Protection Agency 
EPRCA 
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know 
EPZ 
Emergency Planning Zone 
ESF 
Emergency Support Function 
FAA 
Federal Aviation Administration 
FAC 
Family Assistance Center 
FBI 
Federal Bureau of Investigation 
FCDMC 
Flood Control District of Maricopa County 
FEMA 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
FMLA 
Family and Medical Leave Act 
FMO 
Fire Management Office 
FOSC 
Federal On-Scene Coordinator 
FRS 
Flood-Retarding Structure 
GETS 
Government Emergency Telecommunications Service 
GIS 
Geographic Information System 
HAZMAT 
Hazardous Materials 
HSPD 
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 
IA 
Individual Assistance 
IAP 
Incident Action Plan 
ICS 
Incident Command System 
JIC 
Joint Information Center 
JIS 
Joint Information System 
LEPC 
Local Emergency Planning Committee

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LP 
Local Primary (radio station) 
MCDEM 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
MCDOT 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
MCI 
Mass Casualty Incident 
MCLEPC 
Maricopa County Local Emergency Planning Committee 
MCMAS 
Maricopa County Medical Alerting System 
MCP 
Medical Command Post 
MCSO 
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office 
mg/m3 
Milligrams per cubic meter 
Mg-min/m3 
Milligrams per minute per cubic meter 
MMRS 
Metropolitan Medical Response System 
MOU 
Memorandum of Understanding 
MRC 
Medical Reserve Corps 
NAWAS 
National Warning System 
NDMS 
National Disaster Medical System 
NEST 
Nuclear Emergency Search Team 
NGO 
Non-governmental Organization 
NIMS 
National Incident Management System 
NOAA 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
NRC 
National Response Center 
NRF 
National Response Framework 
NTSB 
National Transportation Safety Board 
NWS 
National Weather Service 
OET 
Office of Enterprise Technology 
OPR 
Office of Preparedness and Readiness (Public Health) 
OSHA 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
PA 
Public Assistance 
PIN 
Personal Identification Number 
PIO 
Public Information Officer 
POD 
Point of Distribution 
PPE 
Personal Protective Equipment 
ppm 
Parts per million 
PVNGS 
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 
RQ 
Reportable Quantity 
RSS 
Receive, Store, and Stage 
SAIL 
Senior Adult Independent Living 
SARA 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 
SCIP 
San Carlos Irrigation Project 
SERRP 
State Emergency Response and Recovery Plan 
SILC 
Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council 
SIC 
Standard Industrial Classification 
SITREP 
Situation Report 
SLD 
State Land Department 
SNS 
Strategic National Stockpile 
SOP 
Standard Operating Guideline 
SOSC 
State On-Scene Coordinator 
SPCA 
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 
SRP 
Salt River Project 
TAG 
The Adjutant General 
TICP 
Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan 
TPQ 
Threshold Planning Quantity

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References: 
 
Comprehensive Preparedness Guidance (CPG) 101, Developing and Maintaining 
Emergency Operations Plans, Version 3.0, September 2021. 
 
Comprehensive Preparedness Guidance (CPG) 201: Threat and Hazard 
Identification Risk Analysis (THIRA) August 2013 
 
Federal Bureau of Investigation's Concept of Operations for Weapons of Mass 
Destruction  
 
Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan 
 
National Incident Management System (NIMS) 
 
National Response Framework (NRF), Fourth Edition, October 2019. 
 
Persons with Disabilities, Access and Functional Needs (AFN) - People who may 
have additional needs before, during, and after an incident in functional areas including 
but not limited to: maintaining independence, communication, transportation, 
supervision, and medical care. Individuals in need of additional assistance include, but 
not limited to, those who have disabilities, live in institutionalized settings, elderly, 
children, from diverse cultures, have limited English proficiency, or non-English 
speaking, or are transportation disadvantaged. An individual with a disability is defined 
by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a person who has a physical or mental 
impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a 
history or record of such impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having 
such impairment. The use of “access and functional needs” in place of “special needs” is 
consistent with current trends nationally. Thus, be aware that these interchangeable 
terms mean the same thing. 
 
Unique Population: - Temporary or permanent groups within a jurisdiction which could 
require specific attention during an emergency or disaster. Examples are schools, 
hospitals, managed care facilities, group homes, RV parks and campgrounds, temporary 
youth camps like scouts or student groups, sporting events, incarceration facilities, etc. 
 
Authorities: 
 
44 CFR 350 - Code of Federal Regulations. 
TSA 
The Salvation Army 
TTY 
Telecommunications Device for Speech-/Hearing-Impaired Persons 
UP 
Union Pacific Railroad 
UPS 
United Parcel Service 
USDOT 
United States Department of Transportation 
VCT 
Volunteer Coordination Team 
VIPS 
Volunteers in Police Service 
VMI 
Vendor-Managed Inventory 
VST 
Victim Support Task 
WMD 
Weapons of Mass Destruction

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 
44 CFR Part 10 - Environmental Considerations. 
 
44 CFR Part 13 - Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative 
Agreements. 
 
44 CFR Part 14 - Audits of State and Local Governments. 
 
44 CFR Part 206 - Federal Disaster Assistance for Disasters Declared after November 
23, 1988. 
 
44 CFR Parts 59-76 - National Flood Insurance Program and related programs. 
 
50 CFR, Title 10 - Code of Federal Regulations. 
 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 - 42 U.S. Code § 12101 
 
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - 42 U.S. Code § 2000a - Prohibition against discrimination 
or segregation in places of public accommodation 
 
Definitions of Service Animal (Title 28 C.F.R. Section 36.104) -  
28 CFR part 35.104 & 28 CFR Part 36.104: Service animal means any dog that is 
individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a 
disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental 
disability. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to 
the individual’s disability.  
 
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4101 - As amended by the National 
Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 (Title V of Public Law 103-325). 
 
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (Pets Act) (42 U.S.C. 5196b as 
amended 2006) -  
Standards for State and Local Emergency Preparedness Operational Plans: In 
approving standards for State and local emergency preparedness operational plans 
pursuant to subsection (b)(3) the Director shall ensure that such plans take into account 
the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals prior to, during, and 
following a major disaster or emergency. 
 
Public Law 101-549 - Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, which provide for reductions 
in hazardous air pollutants and risk management planning requirements. 
 
Public Law 101-615 - Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act 
(HMTUSA), which provides funding to improve capability to respond to hazardous 
materials incidents. 
 
Public Law 106-390, Disaster Mitigation Act 2000 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford 
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize a program for pre-disaster 
mitigation, to streamline the administration of disaster relief, to control the Federal costs 
of disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

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 
Public Law 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135 (2002) - (codified predominantly at 6 U.S.C. 101-
557 and other sections of the U.S.C.), Established The Department of Homeland 
Security with the mandate and legal authority to protect the American people from the 
continuing threat of terrorism. 
 
Public Law 833-703 - amendment to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. 
 
Public Law 84-99,33 U.S.C. 701n - Flood Emergencies, authorizing an emergency fund 
for flood emergency preparation, flood fighting and rescue operations, and repair and 
restoration of flood control works threatened or destroyed by flood. 
 
Public Law 85-256, Price-Anderson Act, 42 U.S.C. 2210 - Provides for a system of 
compensating the public for harm caused by a nuclear accident. 
 
Public Law 89-665,16 U.S.C. 470 - National Historic Preservation Act, relating to the 
preservation of historic resources damaged as a result of disasters. 
 
Public Law 91-671, Food Stamp Act of 1964 in conjunction with Section 412 of the 
Stafford Act, relating to food stamp distributions after a major disaster. 
 
Public Law 93-234 - Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended by the Flood 
Insurance Reform Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. 4001, et seq, provides insurance coverage for 
all types of buildings. 
 
Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121 - The Robert T. Stafford Disaster 
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which provides authority for response and 
recovery assistance under the Federal Response Plan, which empowers the President 
to direct any federal agency to utilize its authorities and resources in support of State 
and local assistance efforts. 
 
Public Law 95-510, 42 U.S.C. 9601 - The Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended, which requires 
facilities to notify authorities of accidental releases of hazardous materials. 
 
Public Law 99-499 - Superfund Amendments and Re-authorization Act of 1986, Part III, 
the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 11001, 
et seq, which governs hazardous materials planning and community right-to-know. 
 
Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11331-11352 - Federal 
Emergency Management Food and Shelter Program. 
 
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sect. 701) - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
requires access to programs and activities that are funded by Federal agencies and to 
Federal employment. The law also established the Access Board (section 502). Later 
amendments strengthened requirements for access to electronic and information 
technology in the Federal sector (Section 508). With passage the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act in 2010, a new provision (section 510) was added to address 
access to medical diagnostic equipment. The Board plays a lead role in developing and 
maintaining standards for electronic and information technology under section 508 and 
medical diagnostic equipment covered by section 510.

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 
Arizonans with Disabilities Act (ARS 41-1401 Sec R 10.3.401-412 Sept 1996) - 
Establishes the fundamental rights and responsibilities of the state of Arizona to those 
with access and functional needs.  
 
Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements  
 
State  
 
AZ State Forestry CFRA - The AZ State Forestry CFRA relates to reimbursement of 
personnel, equipment and vehicles at an agreed rate pursuant to A.R.S.§ 11-952.  
 
AZCHER - The Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response (AZCHER) 
agreement is in place between medical facilities.  
 
AZMAC - The purpose of the Arizona Mutual Aid Compact is to define for the 
participating parties the emergency management terms and procedures which will be 
used among participating parties for dispatching mutual aid assistance to any affected 
area in accordance with local ordinances, resolutions, emergency plans or agreements. 
Contracting authority for political subdivisions of Arizona for this Compact is based upon 
A.R.S. § 26-308 which provides that each county and incorporated city and town of the 
state may appropriate and expend funds, make contracts and obtain and distribute 
equipment, materials and supplies for emergency management purposes.    
 
AZWARN - The Arizona Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network is in place for 
additional resources between the water and wastewater facilities. 
   
 
County  
 
Intergovernmental Agreement for Regional Emergency Operations Management 
and Disaster Services - Intergovernmental Agreement for Regional Emergency 
Operations Management and Disaster Services Between Maricopa County, Arizona 
and Participating Cities/Towns, 2019. 
   
 
Mutual Aid - Agreement Between Maricopa County and the City of Buckeye for 
Emergency Traffic Management Mutual Aid - Intergovernmental Agreement between 
Maricopa  County and the City of Buckeye for emergency traffic management mutual 
aid (Regional Emergency Action Coordinating Team or REACT).   
 
POD - Agreement to Provide Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Assets - An agreement 
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provide Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Assets using a Closed POD during times of 
emergency.   
 
POD - Agreement to Provide Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Assets - An agreement 
between the City of Buckeye and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to 
provide Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Assets using a Closed POD during times of 
emergency.   
 
Local  
 
Automatic Aid - The Automatic Aid agreement in place between fire department and 
districts is for support of fire and EMS support. 
   
 
Automatic Aid - Automatic Aid Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency 
Services -THIS AGREEMENT by and between the Cities, Towns, Fire Districts, and 
governmental jurisdictions as listed in Appendix "A" Automatic Aid System Participants 
(hereinafter referred to as Automatic Aid System Participants) through their duly 
authorized Mayor, City Manager or Board Director, to provide for automatic assistance 
for fires and other types of emergency incidents.  
 
  
ESF 1 - Transportation 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Union Pacific Railroad 
United States Department of Transportation 
Valley Metro/RPTA

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I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of ESF 1 is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency transportation needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. ESF 1 addresses both emergency transportation assistance and the maintenance of 
transportation routes. Specifically, it discusses: 
   
a. Evacuation of people and resources 
b. Restoration of transportation infrastructure 
c. Coordination of resource movement 
d. Traffic restrictions and transportation safety 
e. Mutual aid and private sector transportation resources 
2. Encompassed in this ESF is information on standard operating procedures for 
emergency routes, movement of responders, affected populations and supplies 
associated with response and recover efforts following a major disaster, egress and 
ingress information. Also included is information on major surface transportation routes 
as well as transport of services critical to the welfare of the citizens of the City of 
Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. ESF 1 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System, and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, and 
coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams 
(IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of Emergency Operations Plan (i.e., Base Plan) and corresponding 
Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines, 
which describe capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to 
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3. In a large event requiring local, county or State mutual aid assistance, ESF 1 will work 
with its support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate and/or direct 
the use of required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary; develop and update assessments of the transportation service situation 
and status in the impact area; and undertake contingency planning to meet anticipated 
demands or needs. 
5. Traffic Management  
a. Traffic Safety - Infrastructure emergencies are particularly challenging scenarios, 
since the mechanism that facilitates mitigation may be that which requires 
mitigation or control itself.  The response by the primary agency within the 
jurisdiction of the event, to highways and other road emergencies, particularly 
those endangering traffic passage and flow, require an adequate response 
including state transportation department and emergency management 
cooperation. Monitoring, response, recovery cleanup and post-incident 
management plans fall within this category. 
b. Traffic Mobility - planning for notification, operations delegation, continuity of 
transit access and traffic flow require alternative route designation and detour 
implementation. The protocols should be established for all major routes and 
should include contingencies for emergencies affecting the jurisdiction’s 
infrastructure such as flash flooding, fires, and high winds.  A subset of planning 
for traffic mobility is implementing the radio, television, and online 
communications system alerting travelers of road closures and detours in 
advance of their arrival in affected areas. It is the State of Arizona and local 
jurisdictions responsibility to coordinate the interests of multiple stakeholders 
from corporations, private contractors and subcontractors, to the general public. 
Furthermore, planning for efficient rail and interstate highway detours that affect 
commercial shipping requires separate operations and coordination with multiple 
stakeholders. 
6. Evacuations: 
 
Planning for evacuations is an integral part of transportation operations in emergency 
management. Designated highway routes, air-evacuation (when applicable) form the 
basis of an evacuation operations plan, but this should be supplemented with a 
designated team and delegated on-site officials to carry out the following operations 
phases:  
a. Agency Notification 
b. Public Notification 
c. Traffic Control 
d. Evacuation Routes / Centers of Evacuation

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e. Conclusion of Evacuation 
7. The majority of the whole community is assumed to be capable of transporting under 
their own power, using personal vehicles and traveling with friends and family. However, 
as there will be a significant percentage of the whole community with disabilities, access 
and functional needs, some level of transportation assistance during a disaster or 
emergency event will be required. These transportation challenges may include, but not 
limited to, individuals without their own means to evacuate out of harm’s way, means of 
travel to reception and care or evacuation centers, shelters, supply distribution sites, or 
means for reentry and/or return activities during recovery operations. 
8. An emphasis will be made to prompt first responders that persons with disabilities, 
access and functional needs are not separated from caregivers, mobility devices, other 
durable medical equipment and/or Service Animals during an evacuation, so long as the 
disaster or emergency event does not present an immediate threat to loss of life. Once 
beyond an evacuated area, first responders may prevent reentry for reasons regarding 
health, safety, and/or potential hindering of response operations, even for the retrieval of 
forgotten items specifically needed for persons with disabilities, access and functional 
needs. This denial of reentry may also extend to areas under all types of non-mandatory 
evacuations 
9. Transportation Infrastructure: 
 
As a result of an event that impacts transportation infrastructure, there will be an 
immediate response of local government resources in an attempt to re-establish or 
reopen infrastructure allowing emergency response and short term recovery activities. 
Identified shortfalls will prompt local governments to reach out to adjacent jurisdictions 
and to private contractors, to assist. To assist with local response activities the City of 
Buckeye may choose to request support through the Arizona Mutual Aid Assistance 
Compact (AzMAC) to fill any resource shortfalls related to access or restoration. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This ESF complies with the National Response Framework, and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2) 
Field operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance/Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out 
the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of ESF 1 will retain administrative control over its own

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resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of ESF 1. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the City of Buckeye Public 
Works staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This ESF will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
d. The City of Buckeye Public Works will develop and maintain the ESF and 
accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and support agencies 
should develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which 
must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All such documents 
will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, The National 
Incident Management System, the Incident Command System, and the City of 
Buckeye EOP. 
e. The City of Buckeye Public Works shall be represented in ESF 5 
Emergency Management and support disaster intelligence collection and 
analysis as relates to the scope. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County Emergency Operations Center, the 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation is the designated lead agency for 
county transportation services and may provide a liaison to facilitate requests for 
transportation service resources to local Emergency Operations Centers (EOC). 
b. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management, in coordination 
with Maricopa County Department of Transportation, develops and maintains the 
overall action of ESF 1 Transportation. Primary and support agencies should 
develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must 
be compatible with and in support of the overall Maricopa County Emergency 
Operations Plan. All such documents will be in compliance with the National 
Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), 
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D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
"on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has 
been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This ESF 1 will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, the City of Buckeye Public Works 
will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if necessary, 
mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, based on the 
emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
all agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
F. Priorities  
1. Transportation and Resources Coordinator will set specific priorities in consultation with 
the SAT or the EOC Director in the Emergency Operations Center. 
2. The Overall Plan Priorities listed in the Base Plan still apply and take precedence for all 
emergency operations. 
3. When allocating resources, the following priorities apply:  
a. Disaster or emergency victims. 
b. Needs of the resource management organization, e.g., securing the use of any 
additional facilities required by the Representative. 
c. Other needs not directly related to the emergency. 
  G. Special Tasks  
1. Hazardous Materials  
a. Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, and other items 
that could not be adequately decontaminated 
b. Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated clothing

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c. Refer to State Disaster Assistance Program and the Local Government 
Handbook located at the office of Emergency Preparedness and the Emergency 
Operations Center (EOC) or documents placed in the File Archive of this plan. 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Identify in advance the point of contact and party responsible for notifying staff of EOP 
activation. 
2 
Verify in advance that communications can be established and effectively function at 
alternative locations. 
3 
In consultation with the EOC Director, align current DHS and OEM priorities with other 
transportation priorities. 
4 
Obtain transportation resources to assist the evacuation of the whole community, to 
include access & functional needs populations. 
5 
Test public warning systems as appropriate. 
6 
Coordinate with the private sector, municipal, state, and federal government GIS 
resources to maintain accurate mapping. 
7 
Report communications status, gaps, solutions, and alternative strategies to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Coordinate warning frequencies and procedures with EOCs at higher levels of 
government and with neighboring communities. 
10 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
11 Provide staff and equipment to perform county warning point duties. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Transportation and 
Resources staff's capabilities. 
3 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
4 
Obtain ancillary resources as dictated by the emergency. 
5 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction, notify the EOC 
Director. 
6 
Assist EOC with logistical needs. 
7 
Manage and implement airspace and airport control measures in conjunction with local 
air traffic control and airport staff. 
8 
Monitor resource shortages during the emergency and develop solutions. 
9 
Through the Transportation and Resources Coordinator, exercise discretionary authority 
to activate additional facilities and personnel to handle the flow of resources into and 
through the affected area. 
10 Expand the Needs, Supply and Distribution Groups when necessary. 
11 Arrange workspace and other support needs for Transportation and Resources staff. 
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13 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
14 If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
15 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
16 Manage the collection, processing and dissemination of information between 
Transportation and Resources staff, the EOC and Incident Command. 
17 Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
18 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
19 Coordinate with response agencies and the EOC regarding the operational capabilities of 
the transportation system. 
20 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
21 Coordinate or provide transportation resources to support evacuations and movement of 
people. 
22 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
23 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
24 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
25 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
26 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
27 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Maintain access to transport resources via MOU's when the jurisdiction's own supply is 
compromised. 
29 Designate administrative and clerical staff to serve in the EOC as physical messengers 
during emergencies as needed. 
30 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC. 
31 Establish two-way radio communications with the Incident Commander. 
32 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Coordinate and perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
4 
Prepare Transportation and Resources After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide financial reimbursement documentation for recovery activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports. 
9 
Prioritize repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
10 Continue to coordinate transportation of equipment, supplies and people until authorized 
to demobilize. 
11 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
12 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
transportation officials.

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2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Maintain a personnel roster and resource lists to support transportation tasks. 
4 
Identify reentry criteria to the affected areas. 
5 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support planning activities. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
9 
Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
5 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
6 
Ensure Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and visibility gear is available to those 
participating in field operations. 
7 
Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
8 
Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Identify in advance the point of contact and party responsible for notifying staff of EOP 
activation. 
2 
Verify in advance that communications can be established and effectively function at 
alternative locations. 
3 
In consultation with the EOC Director, align current DHS and OEM priorities with other 
transportation priorities. 
4 
Obtain transportation resources to assist the evacuation of the whole community, to 
include access & functional needs populations. 
5 
Test public warning systems as appropriate. 
6 
Coordinate with the private sector, municipal, state, and federal government GIS 
resources to maintain accurate mapping. 
7 
Report communications status, gaps, solutions, and alternative strategies to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Coordinate warning frequencies and procedures with EOCs at higher levels of 
government and with neighboring communities. 
10 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
11 Provide staff and equipment to perform county warning point duties.

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Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Transportation and 
Resources staff's capabilities. 
3 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
4 
Obtain ancillary resources as dictated by the emergency. 
5 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction, notify the EOC 
Director. 
6 
Assist EOC with logistical needs. 
7 
Manage and implement airspace and airport control measures in conjunction with local 
air traffic control and airport staff. 
8 
Monitor resource shortages during the emergency and develop solutions. 
9 
Through the Transportation and Resources Coordinator, exercise discretionary authority 
to activate additional facilities and personnel to handle the flow of resources into and 
through the affected area. 
10 Expand the Needs, Supply and Distribution Groups when necessary. 
11 Arrange workspace and other support needs for Transportation and Resources staff. 
12 Coordinate the issuance of regulatory waivers, permits, and exemptions as necessary. 
13 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
14 If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
15 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
16 Manage the collection, processing and dissemination of information between 
Transportation and Resources staff, the EOC and Incident Command. 
17 Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
18 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
19 Coordinate with response agencies and the EOC regarding the operational capabilities of 
the transportation system. 
20 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
21 Coordinate or provide transportation resources to support evacuations and movement of 
people. 
22 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
23 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
24 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
25 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
26 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
27 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Maintain access to transport resources via MOU's when the jurisdiction's own supply is 
compromised. 
29 Designate administrative and clerical staff to serve in the EOC as physical messengers 
during emergencies as needed. 
30 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC. 
31 Establish two-way radio communications with the Incident Commander. 
32 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent.

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3 
Coordinate and perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
4 
Prepare Transportation and Resources After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide financial reimbursement documentation for recovery activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports. 
9 
Prioritize repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
10 Continue to coordinate transportation of equipment, supplies and people until authorized 
to demobilize. 
11 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
12 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
transportation officials. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Maintain a personnel roster and resource lists to support transportation tasks. 
4 
Identify reentry criteria to the affected areas. 
5 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support planning activities. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
9 
Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
5 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
6 
Ensure Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and visibility gear is available to those 
participating in field operations. 
7 
Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
8 
Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Establish law enforcement or public safety liaison for evacuation route management.

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Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
3 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
4 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
5 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
2 Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
3 Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Regularly test public roadway information systems including electronic signs, bulletins, 
Short Message Service (SMS), and media channels. 
2 
Integrate DOT mandated bridge, tunnel and roadway assessments from the HMP into the 
Core Capabilities section of the EOP. 
3 
Transportation authorities should report potential problems to the EM Director for 
evaluation. 
4 
Identify in advance the point of contact and party responsible for notifying staff of EOP 
activation. 
5 
Verify in advance that communications can be established and effectively function at 
alternative locations. 
6 
In consultation with the EOC Director, align current DHS and OEM priorities with other 
transportation priorities. 
7 
Obtain transportation resources to assist the evacuation of the whole community, to 
include access & functional needs populations. 
8 
Test public warning systems as appropriate. 
9 
Coordinate with the private sector, municipal, state, and federal government GIS 
resources to maintain accurate mapping. 
10 Report communications status, gaps, solutions, and alternative strategies to the EM 
Director. 
11 Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
12 Coordinate warning frequencies and procedures with EOCs at higher levels of 
government and with neighboring communities. 
13 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Transportation and 
Resources staff's capabilities. 
3 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
4 
Obtain ancillary resources as dictated by the emergency.

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5 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction, notify the EOC 
Director. 
6 
Assist EOC with logistical needs. 
7 
Manage and implement airspace and airport control measures in conjunction with local 
air traffic control and airport staff. 
8 
Monitor resource shortages during the emergency and develop solutions. 
9 
Through the Transportation and Resources Coordinator, exercise discretionary authority 
to activate additional facilities and personnel to handle the flow of resources into and 
through the affected area. 
10 Expand the Needs, Supply and Distribution Groups when necessary. 
11 Arrange workspace and other support needs for Transportation and Resources staff. 
12 Coordinate the issuance of regulatory waivers, permits, and exemptions as necessary. 
13 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
14 If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
15 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
16 Manage the collection, processing and dissemination of information between 
Transportation and Resources staff, the EOC and Incident Command. 
17 Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
18 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
19 Coordinate with response agencies and the EOC regarding the operational capabilities of 
the transportation system. 
20 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
21 Coordinate or provide transportation resources to support evacuations and movement of 
people. 
22 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
23 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
24 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
25 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
26 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
27 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
28 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
29 Maintain access to transport resources via MOU's when the jurisdiction's own supply is 
compromised. 
30 Designate administrative and clerical staff to serve in the EOC as physical messengers 
during emergencies as needed. 
31 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC. 
32 Establish two-way radio communications with the Incident Commander. 
33 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Coordinate and perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency transportation operations. 
5 
Prepare Transportation and Resources After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations.

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7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Provide financial reimbursement documentation for recovery activities. 
9 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports. 
10 Prioritize repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
11 Continue to coordinate transportation of equipment, supplies and people until authorized 
to demobilize. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Identify transportation reentry criteria and reentry routes in conjunction with EOC 
Director. 
14 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
transportation officials. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Maintain a personnel roster and resource lists to support transportation tasks. 
5 
Identify reentry criteria to the affected areas. 
6 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support planning activities. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
9 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
10 Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
6 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
7 
Ensure Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and visibility gear is available to those 
participating in field operations. 
8 
Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
9 
Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Supporting: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation

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1 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Report communications status, gaps, solutions, and alternative strategies to the EM 
Director. 
2 
Coordinate warning frequencies and procedures with EOCs at higher levels of 
government and with neighboring communities. 
3 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Transportation and 
Resources staff's capabilities. 
3 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction, notify the EOC 
Director. 
4 
Assist EOC with logistical needs. 
5 
Monitor resource shortages during the emergency and develop solutions. 
6 
Through the Transportation and Resources Coordinator, exercise discretionary authority 
to activate additional facilities and personnel to handle the flow of resources into and 
through the affected area. 
7 
Expand the Needs, Supply and Distribution Groups when necessary. 
8 
Arrange workspace and other support needs for Transportation and Resources staff. 
9 
Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
10 If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
11 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
12 Manage the collection, processing and dissemination of information between 
Transportation and Resources staff, the EOC and Incident Command. 
13 Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
14 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
15 Coordinate with response agencies and the EOC regarding the operational capabilities of 
the transportation system. 
16 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
17 Coordinate or provide transportation resources to support evacuations and movement of 
people. 
18 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
19 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
20 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
21 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
22 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
23 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
24 Maintain access to transport resources via MOU's when the jurisdiction's own supply is 
compromised. 
25 Designate administrative and clerical staff to serve in the EOC as physical messengers 
during emergencies as needed. 
26 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC.

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27 Establish two-way radio communications with the Incident Commander. 
28 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Coordinate and perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency transportation operations. 
5 
Prepare Transportation and Resources After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Provide financial reimbursement documentation for recovery activities. 
9 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports. 
10 Prioritize repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
11 Continue to coordinate transportation of equipment, supplies and people until authorized 
to demobilize. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Identify transportation reentry criteria and reentry routes in conjunction with EOC 
Director. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
transportation officials. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Maintain a personnel roster and resource lists to support transportation tasks. 
5 
Identify reentry criteria to the affected areas. 
6 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support planning activities. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
9 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
10 Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
6 
Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
7 
Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable.

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Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Establish law enforcement or public safety liaison for evacuation route management. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
2 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
3 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
4 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
3 Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
4 Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction, notify the EOC 
Director. 
3 
Assist EOC with logistical needs. 
4 
Monitor resource shortages during the emergency and develop solutions. 
5 
Through the Transportation and Resources Coordinator, exercise discretionary authority 
to activate additional facilities and personnel to handle the flow of resources into and 
through the affected area. 
6 
Expand the Needs, Supply and Distribution Groups when necessary. 
7 
Arrange workspace and other support needs for Transportation and Resources staff. 
8 
Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
9 
If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
10 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
11 Manage the collection, processing and dissemination of information between 
Transportation and Resources staff, the EOC and Incident Command. 
12 Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
13 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
14 Coordinate with response agencies and the EOC regarding the operational capabilities of 
the transportation system. 
15 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
16 Coordinate or provide transportation resources to support evacuations and movement of 
people. 
17 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies.

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18 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
19 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
20 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
21 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
22 Maintain access to transport resources via MOU's when the jurisdiction's own supply is 
compromised. 
23 Designate administrative and clerical staff to serve in the EOC as physical messengers 
during emergencies as needed. 
24 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC. 
25 Establish two-way radio communications with the Incident Commander. 
26 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Coordinate and perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency transportation operations. 
5 
Prepare Transportation and Resources After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Provide financial reimbursement documentation for recovery activities. 
9 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports. 
10 Prioritize repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
11 Continue to coordinate transportation of equipment, supplies and people until authorized 
to demobilize. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Identify transportation reentry criteria and reentry routes in conjunction with EOC 
Director. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
transportation officials. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Maintain a personnel roster and resource lists to support transportation tasks. 
5 
Identify reentry criteria to the affected areas. 
6 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support planning activities. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
9 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
10 Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation

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1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
5 
Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Identify in advance the point of contact and party responsible for notifying staff of EOP 
activation. 
2 
Verify in advance that communications can be established and effectively function at 
alternative locations. 
3 
In consultation with the EOC Director, align current DHS and OEM priorities with other 
transportation priorities. 
4 
Obtain transportation resources to assist the evacuation of the whole community, to 
include access & functional needs populations. 
5 
Test public warning systems as appropriate. 
6 
Coordinate with the private sector, municipal, state, and federal government GIS 
resources to maintain accurate mapping. 
7 
Report communications status, gaps, solutions, and alternative strategies to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Coordinate warning frequencies and procedures with EOCs at higher levels of 
government and with neighboring communities. 
10 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
11 Provide staff and equipment to perform county warning point duties. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Transportation and 
Resources staff's capabilities. 
3 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
4 
Obtain ancillary resources as dictated by the emergency. 
5 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction, notify the EOC 
Director. 
6 
Assist EOC with logistical needs. 
7 
Monitor resource shortages during the emergency and develop solutions. 
8 
Through the Transportation and Resources Coordinator, exercise discretionary authority 
to activate additional facilities and personnel to handle the flow of resources into and 
through the affected area. 
9 
Expand the Needs, Supply and Distribution Groups when necessary. 
10 Arrange workspace and other support needs for Transportation and Resources staff. 
11 Coordinate the issuance of regulatory waivers, permits, and exemptions as necessary. 
12 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
13 If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
14 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.

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15 Manage the collection, processing and dissemination of information between 
Transportation and Resources staff, the EOC and Incident Command. 
16 Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
17 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
18 Coordinate with response agencies and the EOC regarding the operational capabilities of 
the transportation system. 
19 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
20 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
21 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
22 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
23 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
24 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
25 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
26 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
27 Maintain access to transport resources via MOU's when the jurisdiction's own supply is 
compromised. 
28 Designate administrative and clerical staff to serve in the EOC as physical messengers 
during emergencies as needed. 
29 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC. 
30 Establish two-way radio communications with the Incident Commander. 
31 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Coordinate and perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency transportation operations. 
5 
Prepare Transportation and Resources After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Provide financial reimbursement documentation for recovery activities. 
9 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports. 
10 Prioritize repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
11 Continue to coordinate transportation of equipment, supplies and people until authorized 
to demobilize. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Identify transportation reentry criteria and reentry routes in conjunction with EOC 
Director. 
14 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
transportation officials. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness.

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4 
Maintain a personnel roster and resource lists to support transportation tasks. 
5 
Identify reentry criteria to the affected areas. 
6 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support planning activities. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
9 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
10 Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
6 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
7 
Ensure Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and visibility gear is available to those 
participating in field operations. 
8 
Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
9 
Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Establish law enforcement or public safety liaison for evacuation route management. 
2 Obtain transportation resources to assist the evacuation of the whole community, to 
include access & functional needs populations. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
3 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
4 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
5 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
3 Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks.

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4 Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Supporting: Union Pacific Railroad 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Supporting: Valley Metro/RPTA 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Obtain transportation resources to assist the evacuation of the whole community, to 
include access & functional needs populations. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Coordinate with response agencies and the EOC regarding the operational capabilities of 
the transportation system. 
2 Coordinate or provide transportation resources to support evacuations and movement of 
people. 
3 Maintain access to transport resources via MOU's when the jurisdiction's own supply is 
compromised. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
2 Coordinate with other transit agencies to remove road and railway obstructions as quickly 
as reasonable. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction, notify the EOC 
Director. 
3 
Assist EOC with logistical needs. 
4 
Monitor resource shortages during the emergency and develop solutions. 
5 
Through the Transportation and Resources Coordinator, exercise discretionary authority 
to activate additional facilities and personnel to handle the flow of resources into and 
through the affected area. 
6 
Expand the Needs, Supply and Distribution Groups when necessary. 
7 
Arrange workspace and other support needs for Transportation and Resources staff. 
8 
Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
9 
If primary warning systems fail to work, coordinate secondary warnings. 
10 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
11 Manage the collection, processing and dissemination of information between 
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12 Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
13 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
14 Coordinate with response agencies and the EOC regarding the operational capabilities of 
the transportation system. 
15 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
16 Coordinate or provide transportation resources to support evacuations and movement of 
people. 
17 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
18 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
19 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
20 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
21 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
22 Maintain access to transport resources via MOU's when the jurisdiction's own supply is 
compromised. 
23 Designate administrative and clerical staff to serve in the EOC as physical messengers 
during emergencies as needed. 
24 Collect, process and disseminate NHTSA, FAA, rail and DOT emergency response 
information to the EOC. 
25 Establish two-way radio communications with the Incident Commander. 
26 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Coordinate and perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency transportation operations. 
5 
Prepare Transportation and Resources After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Provide financial reimbursement documentation for recovery activities. 
9 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports. 
10 Prioritize repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
11 Continue to coordinate transportation of equipment, supplies and people until authorized 
to demobilize. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Identify transportation reentry criteria and reentry routes in conjunction with EOC 
Director. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
transportation officials. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Maintain a personnel roster and resource lists to support transportation tasks. 
5 
Identify reentry criteria to the affected areas. 
6 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support planning activities.

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7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
9 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
10 Identify and correct shortfalls in emergency access and egress routes, and other 
transportation resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
5 
Verify Incident Action Plan (IAP) includes updated and current locations for check points 
and road blocks. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Manage the collection, processing and dissemination of information between 
Transportation and Resources staff, the EOC and Incident Command. 
2 Coordinate with other agencies in regards to evacuations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency transportation operations. 
2 Identify transportation reentry criteria and reentry routes in conjunction with EOC Director. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Coordinate with the private sector, municipal, state, and federal government GIS 
resources to maintain accurate mapping. 
2 Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
3 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
 
City of Buckeye Finance 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation

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1 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Transportation and 
Resources staff's capabilities. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Provide financial reimbursement documentation for recovery activities. 
2 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Cox Communications 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
 
Sprint/Verizon 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 1 - Transportation 
1 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 1 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage expenses 
relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the 
FEMA/State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal agencies become involved with any assistance during a disaster or emergency a 
Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the governor's 
office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security. To 
understand this process more, it is described within FEMA publication P-682 National Response 
Framework and FEMA Publication P-683. To obtain further information on the Federal 
assistance and how it is structured you can find both of these publications in the File Archive 
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ESF 2 - Communications 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Support Agencies: 
American Telephone and Telegraph 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Cox Communications 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Emergency Communications Group (Amateur Radio) 
Sprint/Verizon 
I. Purpose and Scope 
 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this ESF is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency communications needs in the City of Buckeye. The purpose for the allocation 
of these assets are: 
   
a. Establish and maintain communications between and among the key facilities 
that are integral to efficient disaster operations. 
b. Ensure that the Emergency Communications Center is prepared to respond to 
emergencies, recover and mitigate their impacts. 
c. Ensure that the Emergency Communications Center is prepared to provide the 
mission essential communications services required during normal operations. 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 2 coordinates actions to provide temporary communications to support incident 
management and facilitates the restoration of the communications infrastructure. 
Specifically, it addresses the following: 
   
a. Communications interoperability among field response units 
b. Primary and back-up communications systems 
c. Communications to and from the Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) 
d. Sources for communications augmentation such as Amateur Radio

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e. Other communications systems to support emergency operations. 
II. Concept of Operations 
 A. General 
1. ESF 2 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System, and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, and 
coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Response Team, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plan (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, this ESF will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate and/or direct the use 
of any required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department will evaluate and analyze information communications requests; develop 
and update assessments of the communications service situation and status in the 
impact area; and to undertake contingency planning to meet anticipated communications 
demands or needs. 
5. When an event is focused in scope to a specific type or response mode, technical and 
subject matter expertise may be provided by an appropriate person(s) from a supporting 
agency with skills pertinent to the type of event, who will advise and/or direct operations 
within the context of the Incident Command System structure. 
6. The City of Buckeye Development Services will support the establishment of 
communications between key facilities. These facilities have a key role in emergency 
response and recovery under the National Incident Management System. 
7. The communication systems identified for the City of Buckeye are provided below and 
are grouped in order based upon their level of priority for repair and restoration. 
Communications 
Communication: Notification Alert Network 
Priority: High 
Type: Data 
Quantity:

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Description: External Use - Palo Verde Emergency Response Telephone Notification 
System. In case of activation, Maricopa County Sherriff's Office Dispatch will 
call Buckeye Fire Department designated members and provide the NAN message. 
  
Communication: Internet/Email 
Priority: High 
Type: Data 
Quantity:  
Description: External Use, Secure - Internet is used for web browsing as 
needed.  Email is used for internal/external communications. 
  
Communication: VHF / 800 Mhz Radios 
Priority: High 
Type: Voice 
Quantity: 330 
Description: Internal Use, Mobile, Secure - Portable radios used by Police/Fire for 
emergency response communication. 
  
Communication: Cell Phones 
Priority: High 
Type: Voice 
Quantity: 20 
Description: Internal Use, External Use, Mobile - Cell phones are used for 
internet/email communications as well as voice and text communications between 
people. 
  
Communication: Landline Phone 
Priority: Moderate 
Type: Voice 
Quantity: 20 
Description: Internal Use, External Use - Landline phones are hardwired phones in 
offices and are used for voice calls as well as group meetings. 
  
Communication: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Sirens 
Priority: High 
Type: Data 
Quantity:  
Description: Internal Use, External Use, Secure - The PVNGS has installed an 
Emergency Siren Alerting System in the 10-mile radius around the plant as an early 
warning system for those in the area. If the plant has an emergency, the sirens sound 
to alert those nearby to turn their radio or television to local stations for further 
information. Methods other than the sirens may be used, including but not limited to, 
siren and loudspeaker drive-by and/or door to door notifications by local law 
enforcement or other government agencies. Direct calls to homes or cell phones may 
be made through CENS. This siren system can be accesses at MCDEM Maricopa 
County Sheriffs Dispatch Center or Arizona Department of Public Safety Phoenix 
Dispatch Center. 
  
Communication: Emergency Alert System / IPAWS

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Priority: High 
Type: Voice 
Quantity:  
Description: External Use - Uses traditional broadcast media to announce conditions 
that pose an immediate threat to public safety. The EAS is a national system used by 
federal, state, and local officials. 
 
Primary contact to issue EAS alert is KTAR using direct line. Alternate number for 
KTAS is 602-263-5556 (24 hours). 
 
Backup contact to issue EAS alert is the National Weather Service at 602-275-
7003/7004 
  
Communication: Facsimile Unit 
Priority: Low 
Type: Data 
Quantity:  
Description: External Use - 1 facsimile (fax) machine is available to send and receive 
hard copy documents with other fax terminals. 
  
Communication: Satellite Phones 
Priority: Moderate 
Type: Voice 
Quantity: 3 
Description: Mobile - 1 phone is located at MCDEM 
1 phone is located on Battalion 701 
1 phone is located at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center (703) 
  
Communication: Verizon 
Priority: Moderate 
Type: Data 
Quantity: 1 
Description: Internal Use, External Use, Mobile 
  
8. Communications infrastructure. 
B. Direction and Control 
1. This ESF complies with the National Response Framework, and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The ESF may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
and 2) Field operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding Communications for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
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Finance/Administration, and Operations Section at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment from each primary and/or support organization 
assisting will retain administrative control over its own resources and personnel, but will 
be under the operational control of ESF 2. Mission operational control may be delegated 
to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
C. Organization 
1. City 
   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye 
Development Services staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding communications services 
requests. They will develop and update assessments of the communications 
services status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated demands and needs. 
d. The City of Buckeye Development Services develops and maintains 
accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. However support agencies may 
develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must 
be compatible with and in support of the overall Emergency Operations Plan. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, 
The National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System and 
the EOP. 
e. The City of Buckeye Development Services shall be represented in ESF 
5 Emergency Management and keep management fully apprised of developing 
conditions as relates to carrying out the mission. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC, the Maricopa County Office of 
Enterprise Technology (OET) is the designated lead agency for County 
communications services and will provide a liaison to facilitate requests for 
communications service resources to local Emergency Operations Centers. 
b. The Maricopa County Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) develops and 
maintains accompanying Appendices, ESF and Standard Operating Guidelines 
that govern response actions related to emergencies. However, support agencies 
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must be compatible with and in support of the overall Maricopa County 
Emergency Operations Plan. All such documents will be in compliance with the 
National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management 
System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications 
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch) , will notify 
the "on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or ESF Coordinator for when the City of 
Buckeye has been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as 
provided in the City Warning Point procedure. 
2. ESF 2 will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities of ESF 2. If additional support is required, 
the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement of on standby, the City of Buckeye 
Development Services will implement procedures to notify all planning team members 
and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources likely to be 
needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions 
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
all agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
 
  
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Test and evaluate secondary power sources with communications devices. Prepare 
battery, long term service plans. 
2 
Test, evaluate, and improve battery and other long-term power service plans. 
3 
Identify alternate and backup communications systems and facilities. 
4 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures on a scheduled basis. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Designate personnel to coordinate activities in the EOC. 
2 
Ensure staff compliance with the use of approved devices. Personal device bans may be 
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3 
Provide field support for emergency responders. 
4 
Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
5 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
6 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
7 
Ensure integration with FEMA IPAWS where appropriate. 
8 
Supervise EOC communications personnel (radio, telephone and teletype operators, 
repair crews, runners, etc.). 
9 
Inform local warning receiving and disseminating entities of EOC activation. 
10 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings to 
support communication services. 
11 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
12 Activate public warning systems including the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
13 Alert emergency response agencies and the public in neighboring jurisdictions. 
14 Support media center communications operations. 
15 Ensure the Emergency Public Information Officer (PIO) provides pertinent warning 
information to media for distribution. 
16 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect communications equipment. 
17 Make arrangements to repair emergency communications equipment on a 24-hour basis. 
Notify EOC of equipment failures and repair actions. 
18 Develop a communications equipment priority restoration list. 
19 Establish and maintain communications at shelters, feeding sites, staging areas, 
distribution centers, and hospitals. 
20 Activate or coordinate alternate 911 dispatch center if necessary. 
21 Identify damage to communications infrastructure and support damage assessment 
teams. 
22 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
23 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
24 Ensure AFN populations or contractors staff are available for translation/alternate mode 
services. 
25 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene as needed. 
26 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
27 
If relocating to the alternate EOC, ensure that current communications are established 
and tested at the new location before disconnecting current systems, if possible, with 
field personnel, affected jurisdictions and higher levels of government. 
28 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
29 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
30 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Communication staff's 
capabilities. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency communications and warning operations. 
4 
Prepare communications and warning After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
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6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain adequate backup power supplies and develop alternative communication plans. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Encourage public and private sector distribution and participation in warning systems 
(weather radios, SMS mobile alert systems, mobile broadband, jurisdiction social media, 
CENS, etc.). 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
7 
Ensure methods are in place to protect communications equipment, including cyber and 
telecommunications resources. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Consider safety of responders and incident command staff when selecting 
communication mechanisms. 
10 Provide stable, long-term, and effective communication. 
11 Minimize the use of personal communication equipment to limit liability. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Test and evaluate secondary power sources with communications devices. Prepare 
battery, long term service plans. 
2 
Test, evaluate, and improve battery and other long-term power service plans. 
3 
Identify alternate and backup communications systems and facilities. 
4 
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Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Designate personnel to coordinate activities in the EOC. 
2 
Ensure staff compliance with the use of approved devices. Personal device bans may be 
implemented as necessary. 
3 
Provide field support for emergency responders. 
4 
Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
5 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
6 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
7 
Ensure integration with FEMA IPAWS where appropriate. 
8 
Supervise EOC communications personnel (radio, telephone and teletype operators, 
repair crews, runners, etc.). 
9 
Inform local warning receiving and disseminating entities of EOC activation. 
10 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings to 
support communication services. 
11 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
12 Activate public warning systems including the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
13 Alert emergency response agencies and the public in neighboring jurisdictions. 
14 Support media center communications operations. 
15 Ensure the Emergency Public Information Officer (PIO) provides pertinent warning 
information to media for distribution. 
16 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect communications equipment. 
17 Make arrangements to repair emergency communications equipment on a 24-hour basis. 
Notify EOC of equipment failures and repair actions. 
18 Develop a communications equipment priority restoration list. 
19 Establish and maintain communications at shelters, feeding sites, staging areas, 
distribution centers, and hospitals. 
20 Activate or coordinate alternate 911 dispatch center if necessary. 
21 Identify damage to communications infrastructure and support damage assessment 
teams. 
22 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
23 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
24 Ensure AFN populations or contractors staff are available for translation/alternate mode 
services. 
25 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene as needed. 
26 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
27 
If relocating to the alternate EOC, ensure that current communications are established 
and tested at the new location before disconnecting current systems, if possible, with 
field personnel, affected jurisdictions and higher levels of government. 
28 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
29 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
30 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Communication staff's 
capabilities. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions.

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2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency communications and warning operations. 
4 
Prepare communications and warning After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain adequate backup power supplies and develop alternative communication plans. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Encourage public and private sector distribution and participation in warning systems 
(weather radios, SMS mobile alert systems, mobile broadband, jurisdiction social media, 
CENS, etc.). 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
7 
Ensure methods are in place to protect communications equipment, including cyber and 
telecommunications resources. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Consider safety of responders and incident command staff when selecting 
communication mechanisms. 
10 Provide stable, long-term, and effective communication. 
11 Minimize the use of personal communication equipment to limit liability. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications

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1 
Test and evaluate secondary power sources with communications devices. Prepare 
battery, long term service plans. 
2 
Test, evaluate, and improve battery and other long-term power service plans. 
3 
Verify the existence and status of emergency power to the EOC. 
4 
Ensure regulatory (HIPAA, FERPA, FCC) compliance with communication 
documentation. 
5 
Establish clear tele-work and remote commuting policies for staff and assist with the 
coordination of the necessary logistical resources to enact and carry out these policies. 
6 
Identify alternate and backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures on a scheduled basis. 
8 
Verify the existence and accuracy of a translator call down list. 
9 
Verify the existence and accuracy of an AFN (ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually 
impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Designate personnel to coordinate activities in the EOC. 
3 
Ensure staff compliance with the use of approved devices. Personal device bans may be 
implemented as necessary. 
4 
Provide field support for emergency responders. 
5 
Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
6 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
7 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
8 
Ensure integration with FEMA IPAWS where appropriate. 
9 
Supervise EOC communications personnel (radio, telephone and teletype operators, 
repair crews, runners, etc.). 
10 Inform local warning receiving and disseminating entities of EOC activation. 
11 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings to 
support communication services. 
12 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
13 Activate public warning systems including the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
14 Alert emergency response agencies and the public in neighboring jurisdictions. 
15 Support media center communications operations. 
16 Ensure the Emergency Public Information Officer (PIO) provides pertinent warning 
information to media for distribution. 
17 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect communications equipment. 
18 Make arrangements to repair emergency communications equipment on a 24-hour basis. 
Notify EOC of equipment failures and repair actions. 
19 Develop a communications equipment priority restoration list. 
20 Establish and maintain communications at shelters, feeding sites, staging areas, 
distribution centers, and hospitals. 
21 Activate or coordinate alternate 911 dispatch center if necessary. 
22 Identify damage to communications infrastructure and support damage assessment 
teams. 
23 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
24 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities.

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25 Ensure AFN populations or contractors staff are available for translation/alternate mode 
services. 
26 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene as needed. 
27 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
28 
If relocating to the alternate EOC, ensure that current communications are established 
and tested at the new location before disconnecting current systems, if possible, with 
field personnel, affected jurisdictions and higher levels of government. 
29 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
30 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
31 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Communication staff's 
capabilities. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency communications and warning operations. 
4 
Prepare communications and warning After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
9 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain adequate backup power supplies and develop alternative communication plans. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Encourage public and private sector distribution and participation in warning systems 
(weather radios, SMS mobile alert systems, mobile broadband, jurisdiction social media, 
CENS, etc.). 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
7 
Ensure methods are in place to protect communications equipment, including cyber and 
telecommunications resources. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations.

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4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Consider safety of responders and incident command staff when selecting 
communication mechanisms. 
10 Provide stable, long-term, and effective communication. 
11 Minimize the use of personal communication equipment to limit liability. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Develop and test emergency communication procedures on a scheduled basis. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Activate or coordinate alternate 911 dispatch center if necessary. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Test and evaluate secondary power sources with communications devices. Prepare 
battery, long term service plans. 
2 
Test, evaluate, and improve battery and other long-term power service plans. 
3 
Verify the existence and status of emergency power to the EOC. 
4 
Ensure regulatory (HIPAA, FERPA, FCC) compliance with communication 
documentation. 
5 
Establish clear tele-work and remote commuting policies for staff and assist with the 
coordination of the necessary logistical resources to enact and carry out these policies. 
6 
Identify alternate and backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures on a scheduled basis. 
8 
Verify the existence and accuracy of a translator call down list. 
9 
Verify the existence and accuracy of an AFN (ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually 
impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Designate personnel to coordinate activities in the EOC. 
3 
Ensure staff compliance with the use of approved devices. Personal device bans may be 
implemented as necessary. 
4 
Provide field support for emergency responders.

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5 
Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
6 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
7 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
8 
Ensure integration with FEMA IPAWS where appropriate. 
9 
Supervise EOC communications personnel (radio, telephone and teletype operators, 
repair crews, runners, etc.). 
10 Inform local warning receiving and disseminating entities of EOC activation. 
11 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings to 
support communication services. 
12 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
13 Activate public warning systems including the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
14 Alert emergency response agencies and the public in neighboring jurisdictions. 
15 Support media center communications operations. 
16 Ensure the Emergency Public Information Officer (PIO) provides pertinent warning 
information to media for distribution. 
17 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect communications equipment. 
18 Make arrangements to repair emergency communications equipment on a 24-hour basis. 
Notify EOC of equipment failures and repair actions. 
19 Develop a communications equipment priority restoration list. 
20 Establish and maintain communications at shelters, feeding sites, staging areas, 
distribution centers, and hospitals. 
21 Activate or coordinate alternate 911 dispatch center if necessary. 
22 Identify damage to communications infrastructure and support damage assessment 
teams. 
23 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
24 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
25 Ensure AFN populations or contractors staff are available for translation/alternate mode 
services. 
26 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene as needed. 
27 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
28 
If relocating to the alternate EOC, ensure that current communications are established 
and tested at the new location before disconnecting current systems, if possible, with 
field personnel, affected jurisdictions and higher levels of government. 
29 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
30 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
31 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Communication staff's 
capabilities. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency communications and warning operations. 
4 
Prepare communications and warning After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations.

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6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
9 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain adequate backup power supplies and develop alternative communication plans. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Encourage public and private sector distribution and participation in warning systems 
(weather radios, SMS mobile alert systems, mobile broadband, jurisdiction social media, 
CENS, etc.). 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
7 
Ensure methods are in place to protect communications equipment, including cyber and 
telecommunications resources. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Consider safety of responders and incident command staff when selecting 
communication mechanisms. 
10 Provide stable, long-term, and effective communication. 
11 Minimize the use of personal communication equipment to limit liability. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Test and evaluate secondary power sources with communications devices. Prepare 
battery, long term service plans.

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2 
Test, evaluate, and improve battery and other long-term power service plans. 
3 
Verify the existence and status of emergency power to the EOC. 
4 
Ensure regulatory (HIPAA, FERPA, FCC) compliance with communication 
documentation. 
5 
Establish clear tele-work and remote commuting policies for staff and assist with the 
coordination of the necessary logistical resources to enact and carry out these policies. 
6 
Identify alternate and backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures on a scheduled basis. 
8 
Verify the existence and accuracy of a translator call down list. 
9 
Verify the existence and accuracy of an AFN (ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually 
impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Start a unit log (ICS 214) to hand-record items not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Designate personnel to coordinate activities in the EOC. 
3 
Ensure staff compliance with the use of approved devices. Personal device bans may be 
implemented as necessary. 
4 
Provide field support for emergency responders. 
5 
Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
6 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
7 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
8 
Ensure integration with FEMA IPAWS where appropriate. 
9 
Supervise EOC communications personnel (radio, telephone and teletype operators, 
repair crews, runners, etc.). 
10 Inform local warning receiving and disseminating entities of EOC activation. 
11 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings to 
support communication services. 
12 Coordinate communications and radio warning frequencies. 
13 Activate public warning systems including the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
14 Alert emergency response agencies and the public in neighboring jurisdictions. 
15 Support media center communications operations. 
16 Ensure the Emergency Public Information Officer (PIO) provides pertinent warning 
information to media for distribution. 
17 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect communications equipment. 
18 Make arrangements to repair emergency communications equipment on a 24-hour basis. 
Notify EOC of equipment failures and repair actions. 
19 Develop a communications equipment priority restoration list. 
20 Establish and maintain communications at shelters, feeding sites, staging areas, 
distribution centers, and hospitals. 
21 Activate or coordinate alternate 911 dispatch center if necessary. 
22 Identify damage to communications infrastructure and support damage assessment 
teams. 
23 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
24 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
25 Ensure AFN populations or contractors staff are available for translation/alternate mode 
services.

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26 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene as needed. 
27 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
28 
If relocating to the alternate EOC, ensure that current communications are established 
and tested at the new location before disconnecting current systems, if possible, with 
field personnel, affected jurisdictions and higher levels of government. 
29 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
30 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
31 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Communication staff's 
capabilities. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or local equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency communications and warning operations. 
4 
Prepare communications and warning After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
9 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain adequate backup power supplies and develop alternative communication plans. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Encourage public and private sector distribution and participation in warning systems 
(weather radios, SMS mobile alert systems, mobile broadband, jurisdiction social media, 
CENS, etc.). 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
7 
Ensure methods are in place to protect communications equipment, including cyber and 
telecommunications resources. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information.

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5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Consider safety of responders and incident command staff when selecting 
communication mechanisms. 
10 Provide stable, long-term, and effective communication. 
11 Minimize the use of personal communication equipment to limit liability. 
 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Ensure the Emergency Public Information Officer (PIO) provides pertinent warning 
information to media for distribution. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
 
City of Buckeye Finance 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications

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1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Test and evaluate secondary power sources with communications devices. Prepare 
battery, long term service plans. 
2 Test, evaluate, and improve battery and other long-term power service plans. 
3 Verify the existence and status of emergency power to the EOC. 
4 Identify alternate and backup communications systems and facilities. 
5 Develop and test emergency communication procedures on a scheduled basis. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Maintain adequate backup power supplies and develop alternative communication plans. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 
Ensure integration with FEMA IPAWS where appropriate. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Protection Actions for ESF 2 - Communications 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 2 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage expenses 
relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682

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National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Water Resources 
Flood Control District of Maricopa County 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of this ESF is to provide resources of member agencies to support Public 
Works and Engineering needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 3 addresses both emergency public works assistance and engineering support. 
Specifically, it discusses: 
   
a. Infrastructure protection and emergency restoration 
b. Safety inspections and other assistance for first responders 
c. Engineering and construction services 
d. Debris management operations 
e. Safety of public water supplies and wastewater treatment facilities 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General

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1. ESF 3 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System, and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, and 
coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams 
(IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plan (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe their capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, this ESF will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate and/or direct the use 
of required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center will evaluate and analyze information regarding public works and 
engineering service requests for response, develop and update assessments of the 
impacted area, and undertake contingency planning to meet anticipated demands or 
needs. 
5. Protective actions: For slowly developing emergency situations, the primary agency of 
the affected jurisdiction with the assistance of the Office of Emergency Management will 
take actions to protect government facilities, equipment, and supplies prior to the onset 
of hazardous conditions; Plan and designate who will carry out pre-disaster protective 
actions for impending hazards, including identifying possible facilities for debris storage 
and reduction, and building barricades, reinforcing structures, temporary fencing and 
other measures. 
6. Debris management: Develop general priorities for clearing debris from roads; Remove 
debris from public property and manage proper debris disposal; Coordinate with state 
and federal agencies in cleanup if necessary identifying potential brownfield locations in 
affected areas. Proactive public outreach programs can advise the public of the actions 
they can take to facilitate pickup and assist in debris management. 
7. Continuity of Operations, repair, and restoration planning is to reduce the consequences 
of a disaster to acceptable levels and to ensure that local jurisdictions have sufficient 
resources and planning alternatives to continue its essential operations. Although when 
and how a disaster will occur is not known, the fact that future disasters will happen is 
certain. How well (or poorly) the COOP/COG plan is designed and implemented will 
determine the response, recovery, resumption, and restoration capabilities of the local 
jurisdictions 
B. Direction and Control  
1. ESF 3 complies with the National Response Framework, and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system

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adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The system operates in two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
and 2) Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding public works and 
engineering for the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center by the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, 
the Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Operations Sections at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out 
the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment and mission tasking by a local primary agency, 
each support organization assisting with the assignment will retain administrative control 
over its own resources and personnel but will be under the operational control. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City 
   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Public Works staff to 
provide support that will provide for an appropriate, coordinated and timely 
response. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding public works and engineering 
service requests. Also, they will develop and update assessments of the public 
works and engineering services status in the impacted area and undertake 
contingency planning to meet anticipate demands and needs. 
d. The City of Buckeye Public Works develops and maintains and accompanying 
Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response 
actions related to emergencies. However, support agencies may develop and 
maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible 
with and in support of the overall Emergency Operations Plan. All such 
documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, the 
National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System and the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan. 
2. Maricopa County

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a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC, Maricopa County Department 
of Transportation is the designated lead agency for county public works and 
engineering services and will provide a liaison to facilitate requests for public 
works and engineering service resources to local Emergency Operations Centers 
(EOC). 
b. Maricopa County Department of Transportation develops and maintains ESF 3 
Public Works and Engineering and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and 
Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related to 
emergencies. However, support agencies may develop and maintain their own 
similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support 
of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in compliance 
with the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch) , will notify 
the "on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has 
been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. ESF 3 will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is required, the 
coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement of ESF 3 on standby, the City of Buckeye 
Public Works will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if 
necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, 
based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
all agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
2. Prioritization of the restoration of all services will include consideration of, but not limited 
to, the weather and the impact that the loss of service will have on the whole community 
to include, but not limited to; persons with disabilities, access and functional needs and 
other unique populations i.e. schools, hospitals, managed care facilities, group homes, 
incarcerated, children, families, etc. 
          
 
F. Special Tasks  
1. Hazardous Materials

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a. Monitor the surrounding area of the Hazardous Material release site for possible 
liquid contamination. 
b. Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding disposal of the 
wastes. 
2. Floods and Dam Failure  
a. Priorities During Response Operations:  
i. 
Make an initial damage assessment with the EOC Director. 
ii. 
Identify potential locations for the placement of temporary levees and 
include this information on the appropriate maps. 
iii. 
Work with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator to obtain a 
labor force to perform flood-fighting tasks associated with building a levee 
(e.g. obtain, fill and place sandbags to prevent flooding). 
iv. 
Obtain assistance from the United States Army Corps of Engineers to 
build temporary emergency levees. 
v. 
Relocate needed emergency resources and equipment from potential 
flood areas. 
b. Priorities During Recovery Operations:  
i. 
Inspection and Condemnation. 
ii. 
Water pressure and debris may have weakened structures left standing. 
Building interiors will be filled with mud and filth, and some building 
materials will be waterlogged. 
iii. 
Inspect buildings and other structures to determine whether they are safe 
to inhabit after a flood has occurred. 
iv. 
Identify buildings and structures that may threaten public safety, 
designating those buildings and structures that may be reoccupied. 
v. 
Identify/mark those buildings and structures that are to be condemned. 
3. High Wind  
a. Priorities During Response Operations:  
i. 
Have resources be available for evacuation assistance. 
ii. 
Clear debris or other materials that block or hamper the performance of 
emergency response functions, including constructing emergency detours 
and access roads; Clearing obstructed roads using demolition and other 
actions; Repair or temporarily reinforce roads and bridges.

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b. Priorities During Recovery Operations:  
i. 
Inspect buildings and other structures to determine whether it is safe to 
inhabit or use them after a tornado or high winds. Condemn, and 
demolish those that are. 
ii. 
Inspect buildings and structures that are critical to emergency operations. 
iii. 
Inspect buildings and structures that may threaten public safety. 
iv. 
Inspect less critically damaged structures and designate those that may 
be occupied and identify/mark those that are to be condemned. 
v. 
Arrange for the demolition of condemned structures. 
vi. 
Work with the EOC Director to conduct immediate ground and air surveys 
to determine the extent of damage, casualties, and the status of key 
facilities for the Damage Assessment Report. 
4. Earthquake  
a. Priorities During Response Operations:  
i. 
Have resources be available for evacuation assistance. 
ii. 
Clear debris or other material that block or hamper the performance of 
emergency response functions. 
iii. 
Construct emergency detours and access roads where needed. 
iv. 
Clear obstructed roads using demolition and other actions where needed. 
v. 
Repair or temporarily reinforce roads and bridges. 
vi. 
Determine safety of evacuation routes to include highway bridges, rail 
lines, and airports. 
vii. 
Restore and repair electrical power, natural gas, water, sewer, and 
telephone and other communications systems to minimize the impact on 
critical services and the public. 
viii. 
Work with the EOC Director to conduct immediate ground and air surveys 
to determine the extent of damage, casualties, and the status of key 
facilities. Survey and evaluate the safety of hospitals, emergency 
response agency control centers (police, fire, etc.), reception and care 
centers, public shelters, primary and alternate Emergency Operations 
Centers. 
b. Priorities During Recovery Operations:  
i. 
Inspect buildings and other structures to determine whether it is safe to 
inhabit or use them after an earthquake. Condemn, and demolish those

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that are unsafe. Additional engineering and building inspection support is 
available from the State. 
ii. 
Inspecting buildings and structures that are critical to emergency 
operations. 
iii. 
Inspecting buildings and structures that may threaten public safety. 
iv. 
Inspecting less critically damaged structures and designate those that 
may be reoccupied and identify/mark those that are to be condemned. 
v. 
Arranging for the demolition of condemned structures. 
vi. 
Inspecting dams and levees. 
5. Nuclear Attack  
a. Priorities During Nuclear Attack Event:  
i. 
Work with the Reception and Mass Care and Radiological Defense 
Coordinators to list and prioritize shelter upgrades. 
ii. 
Prepare and maintain stencils for marking fall-out shelters and mark when 
evacuation from high-risk areas are ordered. 
iii. 
Marshall all available public and private earth moving equipment, 
personnel, and material, to upgrade fall-out shelters when required. 
iv. 
Assist the Evacuation Coordinator by restoring roads and streets 
designated as primary evacuation routes (Interstate Highway, United 
States Highways, and State Highways). 
v. 
Assist Law Enforcement Coordinator in traffic control by establishing 
detour routes and providing barricades for traffic control points. 
vi. 
Determine safety of evacuation routes to include highway bridges, rail 
lines and airports. 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Identify debris drop off locations and times. 
2 
Anticipate Public Works needs or problems and coordinate prepositioning of appropriate 
resources. 
3 
Identify key land and water routes and prepare to reestablish these if interrupted by a 
disaster.

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4 
Designate team members to review public works inspections and organize the reports 
into functional units. 
5 
Coordinate with jurisdiction GIS and Hazard Mitigation teams to identify critical 
infrastructure or high liability resources. 
6 
Prepare reports for high liability infrastructure overlap. 
7 
Report Public Works status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup Public Works systems and facilities, including wastewater 
treatment facilities, power plants, pipelines, and bridges. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Identify critical infrastructure within FEMA designated 100 and 500 year floodplains. 
11 Identify responsibilities for private sector and state public works officials. 
12 Identify established pre-disaster contracts and prepare for continuity of operations with 
these contractors. 
13 Identify sandbagging operation procedures, water transfer pump placement, and fuel 
procurement strategy. 
14 Prepare to monitor structural integrity, structure stabilization, and demolition of facilities. 
15 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect Public Works' equipment. 
16 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
17 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Use ARC/FEMA pre-established Damage Assessment and Area Assessment criteria to 
categorize damage. 
3 
Prioritize infrastructure repairs and stabilization according to critical needs. 
4 
Coordinate the continuation or restoration of essential public services. 
5 
Coordinate the removal of debris and restoration of public access. 
6 
Clear debris from public property, organize the clean-up, and prioritize essential 
locations. 
7 
Conduct a damage assessment regarding sanitation services. Coordinate with Medical, 
Hazmat and Long Term Recovery staff if necessary. 
8 
Provide backup electrical power to the EOC. 
9 
Make emergency repairs to key facilities providing continued operational capabilities. 
10 Assist in the continuity of sanitation services. 
11 Designate personnel to coordinate activities in EOC. 
12 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
13 Inspect damage to private and public buildings and infrastructure. 
14 Coordinate with Transportation and Resources to facilitate closing roads and constructing 
barricades. 
15 Perform priority repairs of local roads, bridges, and culverts. 
16 Perform priority repairs to local water and wastewater systems. 
17 Assist in the restoration of gas, electric, and communications services. 
18 Request outside assistance from surrounding jurisdictions and private sector as required. 
19 Designate personnel to provide technical assistance with the debris removal process. 
20 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
21 Obtain needed resources and supplies, including any temporary infrastructure 
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22 Establish specific criteria for whether new supplies are time efficient, affordable, and 
mission-essential. 
23 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
24 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
25 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have, and provide these proactively to state and federal officials in an efficient 
manner. 
26 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items 
that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
27 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
28 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
29 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
30 Repair harbors, waterways, port facilities, but implement immediate rerouting of vessels if 
such locations become hazardous. 
31 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
32 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene. 
33 Follow established procedures for communicating with personnel performing field 
operations. 
34 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
35 Determine supply needs generated by the emergency and request any supplies not 
already present in storage. 
36 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
37 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
38 Prepare adequate personnel shift schedules for events 24 hours in duration. 
39 Organize relevant information from EOC and disseminate to staff. 
40 Implement a debris removal plan. 
41 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Public Works staff's 
capabilities. 
42 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Public Works operations. 
4 
Prepare Public Works Damage Assessment Report or ICS Form 219. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Assess existing private contracts and determine if these need to be revised in light of any 
damages caused by the disaster. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare Public Works After Action Report (AAR). 
8 
Continue to repair infrastructure and buildings on a priority basis, and prepare information 
necessary for hand off to public works contractors. 
9 
Maintain continuity of alternate routes and locations. 
10 Provide personnel to support damage assessment teams, and hire or borrow additional 
staff according to necessary team size and travel vicinity.

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11 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to ascertain which land routes and 
waterways need to remain closed pending further reconstruction and clean up. 
12 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to condemn, demolish, and dispose of 
structures that present a safety hazard to the public. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain coordination with Hazmat for removal of hazardous waste. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Identify critical facilities and recommend mitigation activities to those facilities. 
6 
Draft alternate facility plans and test the effects of public works closures on affected 
sectors. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
9 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
10 Review safety and structural inspections for public works in the context of improving 
hazard resiliency. 
11 Determine in advance the personnel, contractors, removal procedure, and destination of 
debris and waste materials cleared by Public Works. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate debris collection information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure PPE and visibility gear is available to those participating in field operations. 
10 Coordinate with regional utility providers to notify residences and commercial properties 
within proximity of incident sites. 
11 Ensure environmental sampling staff and water responders have adequate exclusion 
equipment. 
12 Coordinate between sampling and environmental quality staff with citizen involvement 
and private sampling. 
13 Identify least obtrusive measures to prevent citizen investigation of municipal or utility 
sites. 
14 Identify Material Data Safety (MDS) sheets for existing locally stockpiled substances.

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Primary: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Identify debris drop off locations and times. 
2 
Anticipate Public Works needs or problems and coordinate prepositioning of appropriate 
resources. 
3 
Identify key land and water routes and prepare to reestablish these if interrupted by a 
disaster. 
4 
Designate team members to review public works inspections and organize the reports 
into functional units. 
5 
Coordinate with jurisdiction GIS and Hazard Mitigation teams to identify critical 
infrastructure or high liability resources. 
6 
Prepare reports for high liability infrastructure overlap. 
7 
Report Public Works status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup Public Works systems and facilities, including wastewater 
treatment facilities, power plants, pipelines, and bridges. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Identify critical infrastructure within FEMA designated 100 and 500 year floodplains. 
11 Identify responsibilities for private sector and state public works officials. 
12 Identify established pre-disaster contracts and prepare for continuity of operations with 
these contractors. 
13 Identify sandbagging operation procedures, water transfer pump placement, and fuel 
procurement strategy. 
14 Prepare to monitor structural integrity, structure stabilization, and demolition of facilities. 
15 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect Public Works' equipment. 
16 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
17 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Use ARC/FEMA pre-established Damage Assessment and Area Assessment criteria to 
categorize damage. 
3 
Prioritize infrastructure repairs and stabilization according to critical needs. 
4 
Coordinate the continuation or restoration of essential public services. 
5 
Coordinate the removal of debris and restoration of public access. 
6 
Clear debris from public property, organize the clean-up, and prioritize essential 
locations. 
7 
Conduct a damage assessment regarding sanitation services. Coordinate with Medical, 
Hazmat and Long Term Recovery staff if necessary. 
8 
Provide backup electrical power to the EOC. 
9 
Make emergency repairs to key facilities providing continued operational capabilities. 
10 Assist in the continuity of sanitation services. 
11 Designate personnel to coordinate activities in EOC. 
12 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
13 Inspect damage to private and public buildings and infrastructure. 
14 Coordinate with Transportation and Resources to facilitate closing roads and constructing 
barricades. 
15 Perform priority repairs of local roads, bridges, and culverts. 
16 Perform priority repairs to local water and wastewater systems.

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17 Assist in the restoration of gas, electric, and communications services. 
18 Request outside assistance from surrounding jurisdictions and private sector as required. 
19 Designate personnel to provide technical assistance with the debris removal process. 
20 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
21 Obtain needed resources and supplies, including any temporary infrastructure 
substitutes/alternatives. 
22 Establish specific criteria for whether new supplies are time efficient, affordable, and 
mission-essential. 
23 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
24 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
25 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have, and provide these proactively to state and federal officials in an efficient 
manner. 
26 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items 
that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
27 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
28 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
29 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
30 Repair harbors, waterways, port facilities, but implement immediate rerouting of vessels if 
such locations become hazardous. 
31 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
32 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene. 
33 Follow established procedures for communicating with personnel performing field 
operations. 
34 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
35 Determine supply needs generated by the emergency and request any supplies not 
already present in storage. 
36 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
37 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
38 Prepare adequate personnel shift schedules for events 24 hours in duration. 
39 Organize relevant information from EOC and disseminate to staff. 
40 Implement a debris removal plan. 
41 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Public Works staff's 
capabilities. 
42 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Public Works operations. 
4 
Prepare Public Works Damage Assessment Report or ICS Form 219. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Assess existing private contracts and determine if these need to be revised in light of any 
damages caused by the disaster.

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7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare Public Works After Action Report (AAR). 
8 
Continue to repair infrastructure and buildings on a priority basis, and prepare information 
necessary for hand off to public works contractors. 
9 
Maintain continuity of alternate routes and locations. 
10 Provide personnel to support damage assessment teams, and hire or borrow additional 
staff according to necessary team size and travel vicinity. 
11 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to ascertain which land routes and 
waterways need to remain closed pending further reconstruction and clean up. 
12 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to condemn, demolish, and dispose of 
structures that present a safety hazard to the public. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain coordination with Hazmat for removal of hazardous waste. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Identify critical facilities and recommend mitigation activities to those facilities. 
6 
Draft alternate facility plans and test the effects of public works closures on affected 
sectors. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
9 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
10 Review safety and structural inspections for public works in the context of improving 
hazard resiliency. 
11 Determine in advance the personnel, contractors, removal procedure, and destination of 
debris and waste materials cleared by Public Works. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate debris collection information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure PPE and visibility gear is available to those participating in field operations. 
10 Coordinate with regional utility providers to notify residences and commercial properties 
within proximity of incident sites.

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11 Ensure environmental sampling staff and water responders have adequate exclusion 
equipment. 
12 Coordinate between sampling and environmental quality staff with citizen involvement 
and private sampling. 
13 Identify least obtrusive measures to prevent citizen investigation of municipal or utility 
sites. 
14 Identify Material Data Safety (MDS) sheets for existing locally stockpiled substances. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Coordinate with Transportation and Resources to facilitate closing roads and constructing 
barricades. 
2 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
3 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Transportation 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Perform priority repairs of local roads, bridges, and culverts. 
2 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
3 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Identify debris drop off locations and times. 
2 
Anticipate Public Works needs or problems and coordinate prepositioning of appropriate 
resources. 
3 
Identify key land and water routes and prepare to reestablish these if interrupted by a 
disaster. 
4 
Designate team members to review public works inspections and organize the reports 
into functional units. 
5 
Coordinate with jurisdiction GIS and Hazard Mitigation teams to identify critical 
infrastructure or high liability resources. 
6 
Prepare reports for high liability infrastructure overlap. 
7 
Report Public Works status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup Public Works systems and facilities, including wastewater 
treatment facilities, power plants, pipelines, and bridges. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Identify critical infrastructure within FEMA designated 100 and 500 year floodplains. 
11 Identify responsibilities for private sector and state public works officials. 
12 Identify established pre-disaster contracts and prepare for continuity of operations with 
these contractors. 
13 Identify sandbagging operation procedures, water transfer pump placement, and fuel 
procurement strategy. 
14 Prepare to monitor structural integrity, structure stabilization, and demolition of facilities.

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15 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect Public Works' equipment. 
16 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
17 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Use ARC/FEMA pre-established Damage Assessment and Area Assessment criteria to 
categorize damage. 
3 
Prioritize infrastructure repairs and stabilization according to critical needs. 
4 
Coordinate the continuation or restoration of essential public services. 
5 
Coordinate the removal of debris and restoration of public access. 
6 
Clear debris from public property, organize the clean-up, and prioritize essential 
locations. 
7 
Conduct a damage assessment regarding sanitation services. Coordinate with Medical, 
Hazmat and Long Term Recovery staff if necessary. 
8 
Provide backup electrical power to the EOC. 
9 
Make emergency repairs to key facilities providing continued operational capabilities. 
10 Assist in the continuity of sanitation services. 
11 Designate personnel to coordinate activities in EOC. 
12 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
13 Inspect damage to private and public buildings and infrastructure. 
14 Coordinate with Transportation and Resources to facilitate closing roads and constructing 
barricades. 
15 Perform priority repairs of local roads, bridges, and culverts. 
16 Perform priority repairs to local water and wastewater systems. 
17 Assist in the restoration of gas, electric, and communications services. 
18 Request outside assistance from surrounding jurisdictions and private sector as required. 
19 Designate personnel to provide technical assistance with the debris removal process. 
20 Coordinate with HAZMAT regarding hazardous material debris removal, and coordinate 
with regional and federal authorities. 
21 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
22 Obtain needed resources and supplies, including any temporary infrastructure 
substitutes/alternatives. 
23 Establish specific criteria for whether new supplies are time efficient, affordable, and 
mission-essential. 
24 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
25 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
26 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have, and provide these proactively to state and federal officials in an efficient 
manner. 
27 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items 
that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
28 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
29 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
30 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies.

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31 Repair harbors, waterways, port facilities, but implement immediate rerouting of vessels if 
such locations become hazardous. 
32 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
33 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene. 
34 Follow established procedures for communicating with personnel performing field 
operations. 
35 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
36 Determine supply needs generated by the emergency and request any supplies not 
already present in storage. 
37 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
38 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
39 Prepare adequate personnel shift schedules for events 24 hours in duration. 
40 Organize relevant information from EOC and disseminate to staff. 
41 Implement a debris removal plan. 
42 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Public Works staff's 
capabilities. 
43 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Public Works operations. 
4 
Prepare Public Works Damage Assessment Report or ICS Form 219. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Assess existing private contracts and determine if these need to be revised in light of any 
damages caused by the disaster. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare Public Works After Action Report (AAR). 
8 
Continue to repair infrastructure and buildings on a priority basis, and prepare information 
necessary for hand off to public works contractors. 
9 
Maintain continuity of alternate routes and locations. 
10 Provide personnel to support damage assessment teams, and hire or borrow additional 
staff according to necessary team size and travel vicinity. 
11 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to ascertain which land routes and 
waterways need to remain closed pending further reconstruction and clean up. 
12 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to condemn, demolish, and dispose of 
structures that present a safety hazard to the public. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain coordination with Hazmat for removal of hazardous waste. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Refer to the State Disaster Assistance Program and Local Government Handbook for 
guidance on preparing damage assessments for obtaining financial assistance. 
6 
Identify critical facilities and recommend mitigation activities to those facilities.

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7 
Draft alternate facility plans and test the effects of public works closures on affected 
sectors. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
11 Review safety and structural inspections for public works in the context of improving 
hazard resiliency. 
12 Determine in advance the personnel, contractors, removal procedure, and destination of 
debris and waste materials cleared by Public Works. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate debris collection information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure PPE and visibility gear is available to those participating in field operations. 
10 Coordinate with regional utility providers to notify residences and commercial properties 
within proximity of incident sites. 
11 Ensure environmental sampling staff and water responders have adequate exclusion 
equipment. 
12 Coordinate between sampling and environmental quality staff with citizen involvement 
and private sampling. 
13 Identify least obtrusive measures to prevent citizen investigation of municipal or utility 
sites. 
14 Identify Material Data Safety (MDS) sheets for existing locally stockpiled substances. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
2 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering

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1 Coordinate with Transportation and Resources to facilitate closing roads and constructing 
barricades. 
2 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
3 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Identify debris drop off locations and times. 
2 
Anticipate Public Works needs or problems and coordinate prepositioning of appropriate 
resources. 
3 
Identify key land and water routes and prepare to reestablish these if interrupted by a 
disaster. 
4 
Designate team members to review public works inspections and organize the reports 
into functional units. 
5 
Coordinate with jurisdiction GIS and Hazard Mitigation teams to identify critical 
infrastructure or high liability resources. 
6 
Prepare reports for high liability infrastructure overlap. 
7 
Report Public Works status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup Public Works systems and facilities, including wastewater 
treatment facilities, power plants, pipelines, and bridges. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Identify critical infrastructure within FEMA designated 100 and 500 year floodplains. 
11 Identify responsibilities for private sector and state public works officials. 
12 Identify established pre-disaster contracts and prepare for continuity of operations with 
these contractors. 
13 Identify sandbagging operation procedures, water transfer pump placement, and fuel 
procurement strategy. 
14 Prepare to monitor structural integrity, structure stabilization, and demolition of facilities. 
15 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect Public Works' equipment. 
16 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
17 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Use ARC/FEMA pre-established Damage Assessment and Area Assessment criteria to 
categorize damage. 
3 
Prioritize infrastructure repairs and stabilization according to critical needs. 
4 
Coordinate the continuation or restoration of essential public services. 
5 
Coordinate the removal of debris and restoration of public access. 
6 
Clear debris from public property, organize the clean-up, and prioritize essential 
locations. 
7 
Conduct a damage assessment regarding sanitation services. Coordinate with Medical, 
Hazmat and Long Term Recovery staff if necessary. 
8 
Provide backup electrical power to the EOC.

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9 
Make emergency repairs to key facilities providing continued operational capabilities. 
10 Assist in the continuity of sanitation services. 
11 Designate personnel to coordinate activities in EOC. 
12 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
13 Inspect damage to private and public buildings and infrastructure. 
14 Coordinate with Transportation and Resources to facilitate closing roads and constructing 
barricades. 
15 Perform priority repairs of local roads, bridges, and culverts. 
16 Perform priority repairs to local water and wastewater systems. 
17 Assist in the restoration of gas, electric, and communications services. 
18 Request outside assistance from surrounding jurisdictions and private sector as required. 
19 Designate personnel to provide technical assistance with the debris removal process. 
20 Coordinate with HAZMAT regarding hazardous material debris removal, and coordinate 
with regional and federal authorities. 
21 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
22 Obtain needed resources and supplies, including any temporary infrastructure 
substitutes/alternatives. 
23 Establish specific criteria for whether new supplies are time efficient, affordable, and 
mission-essential. 
24 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
25 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
26 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have, and provide these proactively to state and federal officials in an efficient 
manner. 
27 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items 
that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
28 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
29 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
30 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
31 Repair harbors, waterways, port facilities, but implement immediate rerouting of vessels if 
such locations become hazardous. 
32 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
33 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene. 
34 Follow established procedures for communicating with personnel performing field 
operations. 
35 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
36 Determine supply needs generated by the emergency and request any supplies not 
already present in storage. 
37 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
38 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
39 Prepare adequate personnel shift schedules for events 24 hours in duration. 
40 Organize relevant information from EOC and disseminate to staff. 
41 Implement a debris removal plan.

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42 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Public Works staff's 
capabilities. 
43 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Public Works operations. 
4 
Prepare Public Works Damage Assessment Report or ICS Form 219. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Assess existing private contracts and determine if these need to be revised in light of any 
damages caused by the disaster. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare Public Works After Action Report (AAR). 
8 
Continue to repair infrastructure and buildings on a priority basis, and prepare information 
necessary for hand off to public works contractors. 
9 
Maintain continuity of alternate routes and locations. 
10 Provide personnel to support damage assessment teams, and hire or borrow additional 
staff according to necessary team size and travel vicinity. 
11 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to ascertain which land routes and 
waterways need to remain closed pending further reconstruction and clean up. 
12 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to condemn, demolish, and dispose of 
structures that present a safety hazard to the public. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain coordination with Hazmat for removal of hazardous waste. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Refer to the State Disaster Assistance Program and Local Government Handbook for 
guidance on preparing damage assessments for obtaining financial assistance. 
6 
Identify critical facilities and recommend mitigation activities to those facilities. 
7 
Draft alternate facility plans and test the effects of public works closures on affected 
sectors. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
11 Review safety and structural inspections for public works in the context of improving 
hazard resiliency. 
12 Determine in advance the personnel, contractors, removal procedure, and destination of 
debris and waste materials cleared by Public Works. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing.

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3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate debris collection information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure PPE and visibility gear is available to those participating in field operations. 
10 Coordinate with regional utility providers to notify residences and commercial properties 
within proximity of incident sites. 
11 Ensure environmental sampling staff and water responders have adequate exclusion 
equipment. 
12 Coordinate between sampling and environmental quality staff with citizen involvement 
and private sampling. 
13 Identify least obtrusive measures to prevent citizen investigation of municipal or utility 
sites. 
14 Identify Material Data Safety (MDS) sheets for existing locally stockpiled substances. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Coordinate with HAZMAT regarding hazardous material debris removal, and coordinate 
with regional and federal authorities. 
2 Repair harbors, waterways, port facilities, but implement immediate rerouting of vessels if 
such locations become hazardous. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Ensure environmental sampling staff and water responders have adequate exclusion 
equipment. 
2 Coordinate between sampling and environmental quality staff with citizen involvement and 
private sampling. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Perform priority repairs of local roads, bridges, and culverts. 
2 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
3 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Coordinate with Transportation and Resources to facilitate closing roads and constructing 
barricades. 
2 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
3 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals.

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2 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Identify debris drop off locations and times. 
2 
Anticipate Public Works needs or problems and coordinate prepositioning of appropriate 
resources. 
3 
Identify key land and water routes and prepare to reestablish these if interrupted by a 
disaster. 
4 
Designate team members to review public works inspections and organize the reports 
into functional units. 
5 
Coordinate with jurisdiction GIS and Hazard Mitigation teams to identify critical 
infrastructure or high liability resources. 
6 
Prepare reports for high liability infrastructure overlap. 
7 
Report Public Works status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup Public Works systems and facilities, including wastewater 
treatment facilities, power plants, pipelines, and bridges. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Identify critical infrastructure within FEMA designated 100 and 500 year floodplains. 
11 Identify responsibilities for private sector and state public works officials. 
12 Identify established pre-disaster contracts and prepare for continuity of operations with 
these contractors. 
13 Identify sandbagging operation procedures, water transfer pump placement, and fuel 
procurement strategy. 
14 Prepare to monitor structural integrity, structure stabilization, and demolition of facilities. 
15 Implement procedure to maintain, inspect, and protect Public Works' equipment. 
16 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
17 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Use ARC/FEMA pre-established Damage Assessment and Area Assessment criteria to 
categorize damage. 
3 
Prioritize infrastructure repairs and stabilization according to critical needs. 
4 
Coordinate the continuation or restoration of essential public services. 
5 
Coordinate the removal of debris and restoration of public access. 
6 
Clear debris from public property, organize the clean-up, and prioritize essential 
locations. 
7 
Conduct a damage assessment regarding sanitation services. Coordinate with Medical, 
Hazmat and Long Term Recovery staff if necessary. 
8 
Provide backup electrical power to the EOC. 
9 
Make emergency repairs to key facilities providing continued operational capabilities. 
10 Assist in the continuity of sanitation services. 
11 Designate personnel to coordinate activities in EOC. 
12 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
13 Inspect damage to private and public buildings and infrastructure. 
14 Coordinate with Transportation and Resources to facilitate closing roads and constructing 
barricades. 
15 Perform priority repairs of local roads, bridges, and culverts.

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16 Perform priority repairs to local water and wastewater systems. 
17 Assist in the restoration of gas, electric, and communications services. 
18 Request outside assistance from surrounding jurisdictions and private sector as required. 
19 Designate personnel to provide technical assistance with the debris removal process. 
20 Coordinate with HAZMAT regarding hazardous material debris removal, and coordinate 
with regional and federal authorities. 
21 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
22 Obtain needed resources and supplies, including any temporary infrastructure 
substitutes/alternatives. 
23 Establish specific criteria for whether new supplies are time efficient, affordable, and 
mission-essential. 
24 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
25 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
26 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have, and provide these proactively to state and federal officials in an efficient 
manner. 
27 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items 
that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
28 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
29 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
30 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
31 Repair harbors, waterways, port facilities, but implement immediate rerouting of vessels if 
such locations become hazardous. 
32 Assist in establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
33 Provide field support for emergency responders at the scene. 
34 Follow established procedures for communicating with personnel performing field 
operations. 
35 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
36 Determine supply needs generated by the emergency and request any supplies not 
already present in storage. 
37 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
38 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
39 Prepare adequate personnel shift schedules for events 24 hours in duration. 
40 Organize relevant information from EOC and disseminate to staff. 
41 Implement a debris removal plan. 
42 Deploy additional staff if the emergency exceeds the existing Public Works staff's 
capabilities. 
43 Provide for handling and disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Public Works operations. 
4 
Prepare Public Works Damage Assessment Report or ICS Form 219.

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5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Assess existing private contracts and determine if these need to be revised in light of any 
damages caused by the disaster. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare Public Works After Action Report (AAR). 
8 
Continue to repair infrastructure and buildings on a priority basis, and prepare information 
necessary for hand off to public works contractors. 
9 
Maintain continuity of alternate routes and locations. 
10 Provide personnel to support damage assessment teams, and hire or borrow additional 
staff according to necessary team size and travel vicinity. 
11 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to ascertain which land routes and 
waterways need to remain closed pending further reconstruction and clean up. 
12 Coordinate with damage assessment teams to condemn, demolish, and dispose of 
structures that present a safety hazard to the public. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Maintain coordination with Hazmat for removal of hazardous waste. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
5 
Refer to the State Disaster Assistance Program and Local Government Handbook for 
guidance on preparing damage assessments for obtaining financial assistance. 
6 
Identify critical facilities and recommend mitigation activities to those facilities. 
7 
Draft alternate facility plans and test the effects of public works closures on affected 
sectors. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
11 Review safety and structural inspections for public works in the context of improving 
hazard resiliency. 
12 Determine in advance the personnel, contractors, removal procedure, and destination of 
debris and waste materials cleared by Public Works. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments.

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7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate debris collection information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure PPE and visibility gear is available to those participating in field operations. 
10 Coordinate with regional utility providers to notify residences and commercial properties 
within proximity of incident sites. 
11 Ensure environmental sampling staff and water responders have adequate exclusion 
equipment. 
12 Coordinate between sampling and environmental quality staff with citizen involvement 
and private sampling. 
13 Identify least obtrusive measures to prevent citizen investigation of municipal or utility 
sites. 
14 Identify Material Data Safety (MDS) sheets for existing locally stockpiled substances. 
 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Coordinate with HAZMAT regarding hazardous material debris removal, and coordinate 
with regional and federal authorities. 
2 Repair harbors, waterways, port facilities, but implement immediate rerouting of vessels if 
such locations become hazardous. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Ensure environmental sampling staff and water responders have adequate exclusion 
equipment. 
2 Coordinate between sampling and environmental quality staff with citizen involvement and 
private sampling. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
2 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Coordinate with HAZMAT regarding hazardous material debris removal, and coordinate 
with regional and federal authorities. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate debris collection information to the public. 
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
Protection Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering

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1 Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate debris collection information to the public. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Identify critical infrastructure within FEMA designated 100 and 500 year floodplains. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
 
United States Army Corps of Engineers 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering 
1 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 3 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage expenses 
relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 4 - Firefighting 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Human Resources 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of this ESF is to provide fire service coordination and support services in 
support of fire service events in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope 
1. The scope of this ESF addresses fire service assistance. It coordinates firefighting 
activities, including the detection and suppression of fires and if required, providing 
personnel, equipment and supplies. Specifically it discusses: 
   
a. Fire service support in prevention, detection, suppression and recovery from 
urban, rural and wild-land fires. 
b. Fire suppression and prevention activities 
c. Mutual aid and resource augmentation 
d. Fire command and control structure 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General 
1. ESF 4 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National

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Incident Management System, and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, coordination, 
and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams (IMTs) to 
provide a timely and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plans (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe capabilities (based on the National Planning Scenarios, the 
Universal Task List and the Target Capabilities). Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local and State mutual aid assistance, these agencies will 
coordinate with support agency counterparts to seek, procure, plan, coordinate and 
direct the use of any required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center will evaluate and analyze information regarding fire detection, 
suppression and prevention requests for response, develop and update assessments of 
the fire service situation and status in the impact area, and perform contingency planning 
to meet anticipated demands or needs. 
5. When an event is focused in scope to a specific type or response mode, technical and 
subject matter expertise may be provided by an appropriate person(s) from a supporting 
agency with skills pertinent to the type of event, who will advise and/or direct operations 
within the context of the Incident Command System structure. 
B. Direction and Control 
1. This ESF complies with the National Response Framework and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The ESF may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
and 2) Field Operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding fire service for the 
City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by the 
coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance/Administration, and Operations Sections at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment and mission tasking by a local primary agency, 
each support organization assisting will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel but will be under the operation control. Mission operational 
control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center.

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C. Organization 
1. City 
   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
support staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Firefighting staff to provide 
support that will allow for an appropriate, coordinated, and timely response. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center Operations Section Chief will coordinate resources support 
agencies with the Emergency Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding fire service requests. They will 
develop and update assessments of the fire service status in the impact area and 
undertake contingency planning to meet anticipate demands and needs. 
d. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will develop and maintain 
accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. However, support agencies 
may develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which 
must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All such documents 
will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, The National 
Incident Management System, the Incident Command System and the City of 
Buckeye EOP. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During the response phase, Maricopa County Department of Emergency 
Management will evaluate and analyze information regarding fire service 
requests. Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management will develop 
and update assessments of the fire service situation and status in the impact 
area and do contingency planning to meet anticipated demands and needs. 
b. Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains ESF 4 Firefighting and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and 
Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related to 
emergencies. However, support agencies may develop and maintain their own 
similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support 
of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in compliance 
with the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications 
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
“on call” Emergency Duty Officer and/or Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
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2. ESF 4 will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is required, the 
coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement of on standby, the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department will implement procedures to notify all planning team 
members and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources 
likely to be needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions 
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
all agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
F. Evacuation Movement Plans 
1. Maintain two-way traffic when possible to allow emergency response forces to the 
incident site. 
2. Set-up traffic control points at road intersections. Notify Traffic Engineer to begin 
controlling traffic lights at designated intersections. 
3. In Hazardous Material Incidents, initial routes and movements must be crosswind from 
the incident site. 
4. The Incident Commander is responsible for evacuation operations inside the incident 
site perimeter. 
5. Identify assembly points for picking up people that do not have their own transportation. 
6. Estimate the traffic capacity of each designated evacuation route. 
7. Select evacuation routes from risk area to designated mass care facilities. 
8. Examine access to evacuation routes from each part of the risk area. 
9. Identify potential evacuation routes. 
G. Special Evacuation Routes 
1. In case there is a need to evacuate areas of the City of Buckeye where there may be a 
problem the following evacuation routes will be instituted, leading to a Red Cross shelter 
at a location to be determined by the SAT.  
a. Flood and Dam Failure  
i. 
Review topographical maps that detail probable flood inundation areas 
and designated evacuation routes.

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ii. 
When complete evacuation is not feasible, citizens and response forces 
need to know which routes face possible inundation (work with 
Communications and Warning Coordinator). 
iii. 
When evacuation is feasible, citizens and response forces need to know 
which routes face possible inundation. 
iv. 
Establish pickup points and government provided transport to move 
evacuees who do not have their own transportation. 
v. 
Make provisions for moving the residents of custodial facilities (hospitals, 
jails, mental health facilities, nursing homes, retirement homes, etc.). 
vi. 
Coordinate and implement mutual aid agreements with adjacent 
jurisdictions to facilitate evacuation. 
vii. 
Factors affecting priorities after flood and/or dam failure:  
1. Estimated time necessary for evacuation. 
2. Availability of shelter space above the estimated flood elevation. 
3. Critical facilities that are low-lying or in the path of projected debris 
flows (custodial institutions, or recreational areas prone to flooding 
– whether the site is physically isolated or because visitors isolate 
themselves from communications). 
4. Transportation routes subject to flooding should also be noted, 
given the potential impact on evacuation and relief efforts. 
b. High Winds and Tornadoes  
i. 
Review the initial damage assessment prepared by the EOC Director to 
identify areas that may need evacuation (especially lightly anchored 
homes and mobile homes), and prioritize evacuation operations. 
ii. 
Evacuate people from structures that have been damaged or weakened. 
iii. 
Factors to consider after high winds or tornadoes:  
1. Special provisions for moving the residents of custodial facilities. 
2. Air evacuation may be unavailable due to weather. 
3. Evacuation routes may be blocked by debris. 
c. Earthquake  
i. 
Review the initial damage assessment prepared by the EOC Director to 
identify areas that may need evacuation and prioritize evacuation 
operations.

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ii. 
Evacuate people from structures that have been damaged and are likely 
to receive more damage when hit by one or more of the aftershocks. 
iii. 
Address special provisions for moving the residents of custodial facilities. 
iv. 
Debris may block evacuation routes. 
v. 
See Transportation and Resources for United States Military or National 
Guard air evacuation. 
III. Responsibilities 
  
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Maintain and develop adequate GIS and land use mapping for fire vectors and response 
activities. 
2 
Prepare citizen evacuation plans and publish accordingly. Make specific plans for AFN 
populations (ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.). 
3 
Determine and categorize the nature and scope of disasters or incidents by scale in 
advance and in conjunction with the EM Director. 
4 
Coordinate with public works and logistics for procurement of surge resources and 
adequate staffing via mutual aid agreements. 
5 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
6 
Anticipate potential evacuation needs or problems and discuss in advance with the 
Transportation and Resources Coordinator. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
3 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 
Coordinate and direct the activation and deployment of fire service personnel, supplies 
and equipment. 
5 
Alert and activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
6 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
7 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
8 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EM Director and log the time and date. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical, or Hazmat if appropriate for exposure response 
during event. 
10 Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC. 
11 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
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12 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Evacuation 
resources, notify the EM Director and log the date and time. 
13 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population. 
14 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC 
Director. 
15 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics. 
16 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
17 Alert administrative personnel, if potentially needed. 
18 If more than one shift of Evacuation Coordinators is needed, prepare and post a shift 
schedule. 
19 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
20 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
21 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
22 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
23 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the preparation and inspection of 
shelter facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration while 
inspecting the requirements and needs for the whole community. 
24 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and planning tables. 
25 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations as appropriate. 
26 Coordinate evacuations with law enforcement officials. 
27 Identify and select evacuation routes. 
28 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and brief the EOC Director. 
29 Determine what scenes the Incident Commanders may have already evacuated. If any, 
identify perimeters and verify extent of abandonment. 
30 Coordinate the movement of evacuees from the hazard area to shelters or mass care 
facilities, if appropriate. 
31 Anticipate and plan for having to create and obtain transportation and resources to assist 
the whole community. 
32 Recommend evacuation options to the EOC Director. 
33 Assist the animal care and control agency's efforts to evacuate animals at risk during 
catastrophic emergency situations. 
34 Assist staff for External Affairs in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in 
Search and Rescue. 
35 
Coordinate with the EOC Director to issue a statement on the jurisdiction's policy on 
people that do not comply with evacuation instructions. The statement addresses the 
consequences for not evacuating and the services (food, medical, utilities, sanitation, 
etc.) that will be discontinued or interrupted in the evacuation area. 
36 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
37 Assist with evacuations. 
38 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
39 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
40 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
41 Prepare and plan for the handling of AFN needs population. 
42 If more than one shift is needed, prepare and post a shift schedule. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting

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1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Evacuation operations. 
4 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Support clean up and restoration activities. 
9 
Review plans and procedures with key personnel and make revisions and changes. 
10 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
5 
Develop fire safety programs that include disaster situations and present them to the 
public. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure adequate timelines are developed for responder evacuation taking into 
consideration wind speed and terrain considerations. 
10 Provide backup Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 
11 Ensure multiple methods of communication are available for EMS units. 
12 Consider contacting the EPA or state environmental agency for protective equipment to 
distribute to citizens. 
13 Consider early evacuation to limit exposure to smoke or secondary compounds.

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14 Ensure responders are allocated adequate treatment resources. 
15 Review wildfire urban interface planning criteria and apply as appropriate. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Maintain and develop adequate GIS and land use mapping for fire vectors and response 
activities. 
2 
Prepare citizen evacuation plans and publish accordingly. Make specific plans for AFN 
populations (ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.). 
3 
Determine and categorize the nature and scope of disasters or incidents by scale in 
advance and in conjunction with the EM Director. 
4 
Coordinate with public works and logistics for procurement of surge resources and 
adequate staffing via mutual aid agreements. 
5 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
6 
Anticipate potential evacuation needs or problems and discuss in advance with the 
Transportation and Resources Coordinator. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
3 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 
Coordinate and direct the activation and deployment of fire service personnel, supplies 
and equipment. 
5 
Alert and activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
6 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
7 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
8 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EM Director and log the time and date. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical, or Hazmat if appropriate for exposure response 
during event. 
10 Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC. 
11 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
12 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Evacuation 
resources, notify the EM Director and log the date and time. 
13 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population. 
14 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC 
Director. 
15 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics. 
16 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
17 Alert administrative personnel, if potentially needed. 
18 If more than one shift of Evacuation Coordinators is needed, prepare and post a shift 
schedule. 
19 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
20 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
21 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
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22 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
23 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the preparation and inspection of 
shelter facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration while 
inspecting the requirements and needs for the whole community. 
24 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and planning tables. 
25 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations as appropriate. 
26 Coordinate evacuations with law enforcement officials. 
27 Identify and select evacuation routes. 
28 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and brief the EOC Director. 
29 Determine what scenes the Incident Commanders may have already evacuated. If any, 
identify perimeters and verify extent of abandonment. 
30 Coordinate the movement of evacuees from the hazard area to shelters or mass care 
facilities, if appropriate. 
31 Anticipate and plan for having to create and obtain transportation and resources to assist 
the whole community. 
32 Recommend evacuation options to the EOC Director. 
33 Assist the animal care and control agency's efforts to evacuate animals at risk during 
catastrophic emergency situations. 
34 Assist staff for External Affairs in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in 
Search and Rescue. 
35 
Coordinate with the EOC Director to issue a statement on the jurisdiction's policy on 
people that do not comply with evacuation instructions. The statement addresses the 
consequences for not evacuating and the services (food, medical, utilities, sanitation, 
etc.) that will be discontinued or interrupted in the evacuation area. 
36 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
37 Assist with evacuations. 
38 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
39 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
40 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
41 Prepare and plan for the handling of AFN needs population. 
42 If more than one shift is needed, prepare and post a shift schedule. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Evacuation operations. 
4 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Support clean up and restoration activities. 
9 
Review plans and procedures with key personnel and make revisions and changes. 
10 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities.

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2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
5 
Develop fire safety programs that include disaster situations and present them to the 
public. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure adequate timelines are developed for responder evacuation taking into 
consideration wind speed and terrain considerations. 
10 Provide backup Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 
11 Ensure multiple methods of communication are available for EMS units. 
12 Consider contacting the EPA or state environmental agency for protective equipment to 
distribute to citizens. 
13 Consider early evacuation to limit exposure to smoke or secondary compounds. 
14 Ensure responders are allocated adequate treatment resources. 
15 Review wildfire urban interface planning criteria and apply as appropriate. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Coordinate evacuations with law enforcement officials. 
2 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and brief the EOC Director. 
3 Assist with evacuations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting

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1 Coordinate evacuations with law enforcement officials. 
2 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and brief the EOC Director. 
3 Assist with evacuations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Coordinate with public works and logistics for procurement of surge resources and 
adequate staffing via mutual aid agreements. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Maintain and develop adequate GIS and land use mapping for fire vectors and response 
activities. 
2 
Prepare citizen evacuation plans and publish accordingly. Make specific plans for AFN 
populations (ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.). 
3 
Determine and categorize the nature and scope of disasters or incidents by scale in 
advance and in conjunction with the EM Director. 
4 
Coordinate with public works and logistics for procurement of surge resources and 
adequate staffing via mutual aid agreements. 
5 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
6 
Anticipate potential evacuation needs or problems and discuss in advance with the 
Transportation and Resources Coordinator. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
3 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 
Coordinate and direct the activation and deployment of fire service personnel, supplies 
and equipment. 
5 
Alert and activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
6 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
7 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
8 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EM Director and log the time and date. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical, or Hazmat if appropriate for exposure response 
during event. 
10 Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC. 
11 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
12 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Evacuation 
resources, notify the EM Director and log the date and time. 
13 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.

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14 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC 
Director. 
15 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics. 
16 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
17 Alert administrative personnel, if potentially needed. 
18 If more than one shift of Evacuation Coordinators is needed, prepare and post a shift 
schedule. 
19 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
20 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
21 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
22 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
23 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the preparation and inspection of 
shelter facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration while 
inspecting the requirements and needs for the whole community. 
24 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and planning tables. 
25 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations as appropriate. 
26 Coordinate evacuations with law enforcement officials. 
27 Identify and select evacuation routes. 
28 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and brief the EOC Director. 
29 Determine what scenes the Incident Commanders may have already evacuated. If any, 
identify perimeters and verify extent of abandonment. 
30 Coordinate the movement of evacuees from the hazard area to shelters or mass care 
facilities, if appropriate. 
31 Anticipate and plan for having to create and obtain transportation and resources to assist 
the whole community. 
32 Recommend evacuation options to the EOC Director. 
33 Assist the animal care and control agency's efforts to evacuate animals at risk during 
catastrophic emergency situations. 
34 Assist staff for External Affairs in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in 
Search and Rescue. 
35 
Coordinate with the EOC Director to issue a statement on the jurisdiction's policy on 
people that do not comply with evacuation instructions. The statement addresses the 
consequences for not evacuating and the services (food, medical, utilities, sanitation, 
etc.) that will be discontinued or interrupted in the evacuation area. 
36 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
37 Assist with evacuations. 
38 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
39 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
40 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
41 Prepare and plan for the handling of AFN needs population. 
42 If more than one shift is needed, prepare and post a shift schedule. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Evacuation operations.

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4 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Support clean up and restoration activities. 
9 
Review plans and procedures with key personnel and make revisions and changes. 
10 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
5 
Develop fire safety programs that include disaster situations and present them to the 
public. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure adequate timelines are developed for responder evacuation taking into 
consideration wind speed and terrain considerations. 
10 Provide backup Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 
11 Ensure multiple methods of communication are available for EMS units. 
12 Consider contacting the EPA or state environmental agency for protective equipment to 
distribute to citizens. 
13 Consider early evacuation to limit exposure to smoke or secondary compounds. 
14 Ensure responders are allocated adequate treatment resources. 
15 Review wildfire urban interface planning criteria and apply as appropriate.

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Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Coordinate evacuations with law enforcement officials. 
2 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and brief the EOC Director. 
3 Assist with evacuations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
 
American Red Cross 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Coordinate the movement of evacuees from the hazard area to shelters or mass care 
facilities, if appropriate. 
2 Anticipate and plan for having to create and obtain transportation and resources to assist 
the whole community. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Maintain and develop adequate GIS and land use mapping for fire vectors and response 
activities. 
2 
Prepare citizen evacuation plans and publish accordingly. Make specific plans for AFN 
populations (ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.). 
3 
Determine and categorize the nature and scope of disasters or incidents by scale in 
advance and in conjunction with the EM Director. 
4 
Coordinate with public works and logistics for procurement of surge resources and 
adequate staffing via mutual aid agreements. 
5 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
6 
Anticipate potential evacuation needs or problems and discuss in advance with the 
Transportation and Resources Coordinator. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Provide resource and field support for emergency responders. 
3 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 
Coordinate and direct the activation and deployment of fire service personnel, supplies 
and equipment. 
5 
Alert and activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
6 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
7 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
8 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EM Director and log the time and date. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical, or Hazmat if appropriate for exposure response 
during event. 
10 Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC. 
11 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by.

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12 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Evacuation 
resources, notify the EM Director and log the date and time. 
13 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population. 
14 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC 
Director. 
15 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics. 
16 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
17 Alert administrative personnel, if potentially needed. 
18 If more than one shift of Evacuation Coordinators is needed, prepare and post a shift 
schedule. 
19 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
20 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
21 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
22 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
23 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the preparation and inspection of 
shelter facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration while 
inspecting the requirements and needs for the whole community. 
24 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and planning tables. 
25 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations as appropriate. 
26 Coordinate evacuations with law enforcement officials. 
27 Identify and select evacuation routes. 
28 Prepare evacuation movement control plans and brief the EOC Director. 
29 Determine what scenes the Incident Commanders may have already evacuated. If any, 
identify perimeters and verify extent of abandonment. 
30 Coordinate the movement of evacuees from the hazard area to shelters or mass care 
facilities, if appropriate. 
31 Anticipate and plan for having to create and obtain transportation and resources to assist 
the whole community. 
32 Recommend evacuation options to the EOC Director. 
33 Assist the animal care and control agency's efforts to evacuate animals at risk during 
catastrophic emergency situations. 
34 Assist staff for External Affairs in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in 
Search and Rescue. 
35 
Coordinate with the EOC Director to issue a statement on the jurisdiction's policy on 
people that do not comply with evacuation instructions. The statement addresses the 
consequences for not evacuating and the services (food, medical, utilities, sanitation, 
etc.) that will be discontinued or interrupted in the evacuation area. 
36 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
37 Assist with evacuations. 
38 Participate in EOC briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and meetings. 
39 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
40 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
41 Prepare and plan for the handling of AFN needs population. 
42 If more than one shift is needed, prepare and post a shift schedule. 
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1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Evacuation operations. 
4 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Support clean up and restoration activities. 
9 
Review plans and procedures with key personnel and make revisions and changes. 
10 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
5 
Develop fire safety programs that include disaster situations and present them to the 
public. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
8 
Establish operations and communications procedures for road blocks and check points. 
9 
Ensure adequate timelines are developed for responder evacuation taking into 
consideration wind speed and terrain considerations. 
10 Provide backup Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 
11 Ensure multiple methods of communication are available for EMS units. 
12 Consider contacting the EPA or state environmental agency for protective equipment to 
distribute to citizens. 
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14 Ensure responders are allocated adequate treatment resources. 
15 Review wildfire urban interface planning criteria and apply as appropriate. 
 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Consider contacting the EPA or state environmental agency for protective equipment to 
distribute to citizens. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Coordinate with the EOC Director to issue a statement on the jurisdiction's policy on 
people that do not comply with evacuation instructions. The statement addresses the 
consequences for not evacuating and the services (food, medical, utilities, sanitation, etc.) 
that will be discontinued or interrupted in the evacuation area. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 
Ensure multiple methods of communication are available for EMS units. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Protection Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Consider contacting the EPA or state environmental agency for protective equipment to 
distribute to citizens. 
 
Valley Metro/RPTA 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 4 - Firefighting 
1 Coordinate the movement of evacuees from the hazard area to shelters or mass care 
facilities, if appropriate. 
2 Anticipate and plan for having to create and obtain transportation and resources to assist 
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IV. Financial Management 
A. All agencies are responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
  
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
  
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Human Resources 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
City of Buckeye Water Resources 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of ESF 5 is to: 
   
a. Collect, analyze and disseminate information on the nature, scope and potential 
impacts of an incident or major disasters. 
b. Use this intelligence to support the Command Group, Logistics, and Operations 
in their impact assessment and response missions; 
c. Identify and anticipate future needs and resource requirements, and incorporate 
this analysis into Incident Action Plans. 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 5 serves as the coordinating ESF to address response to local events. It facilitates 
information and resource flow to assist locals during a disaster. 
2. ESF 5 activities include those functions that are critical to support and facilitate multi-
agency planning and coordination for operations involving potential and actual 
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EOC Team, incident action planning, coordination of operations, logistics and material, 
direction and control, information management, facilitation of requests for state 
assistance resource requests, worker safety and health, facilities management, financial 
management, and other support as required. 
II. Concept of Operations 
 
A. General  
1. ESF 5 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and the 
requirements of the National Response Framework, the National Incident Management 
System, and the Incident Command System in order to provide incident assessment, 
planning, procurement, deployment, coordination and support operations to the City of 
Buckeye through the City Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional 
Incident Management Teams (IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plans (i.e. Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident Annexes, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local, county or state mutual aid assistance, will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of 
any required assets. 
4. The development of a fully functional, effective and sustainable capability for the City of 
Buckeye will be guided by the following principles: 
   
a. All ESF's will be fully integrated into all phases of ESF 5. 
b. It will address the potential impacts of natural, technological and man-made 
hazards, and be in full compliance with NIMS. 
c. Planning for recovery will begin on Day 1 of the event. 
d. Emphasis will be given to pre-disaster planning for post-disaster utilization of 
disaster intelligence to support Incident Action Planning. 
5. When an institution for some unique populations, including but not limited to schools, 
corrections/jails, hospitals, long term medical treatment centers, non-medical treatment 
facilities, or similar entities needs a notification regarding a disaster or emergency event, 
it is the responsibility of the emergency management agency that has jurisdiction over 
such an institution, to develop a simple communication plan for notifying or sharing 
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6. Emergency management will emphasize that activities be inclusive under The 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in every aspect 
of all disaster cycle operations, explicit or otherwise, contained in this Emergency 
Operations Plan. 
7. Upon activation of the EOC, particularly if the need for evacuation, sheltering, alerting 
and/or warning to the whole community is required, an experienced individual as the 
Disabilities, Access and Functional Needs Liaison may be located, depending on the 
severity and scope of a disaster or emergency event, at the State Emergency 
Operations Center (SEOC), the Maricopa County Emergency Operations Center 
(MCEOC), or the EOC. A Shelter Manager may also designate, at a shelter site or 
through assistance at the EOC, a Disabilities, Access and Functional Needs Coordinator 
for shelter operations. 
8. Additional shelter support, including requests for equipment and supplies for segments 
of the whole community, will follow appropriate ICS protocols in the field to demonstrate 
the need for additional resources. When validated, requests for additional support will be 
made to MCDEM, possibly by the Liaison or as directed by the EOC. 
9. If a person decides to remain within the area covered by a mandatory evacuation order, 
the person may do so without the judgment of their capability to make such a decision, 
perceived or otherwise. The local jurisdiction coordinating the disaster or emergency 
event response will appropriately communicate the scope and severity of an incident so 
that a person may make a reasonable and informed decision. If a person decides to 
remain within a mandatory evacuation zone, s/he may be required by law enforcement 
to remain on the person’s property, and detained should the person choose to leave 
their property yet remain within a mandatory evacuation zone. A person’s choice to 
remain within the area covered by a mandatory evacuation order must be documented 
by the local jurisdiction appropriately 
10. Information and Planning will give priority to five fundamental functions: 
   
a. Use of technology and human intelligence to collect, analyze and disseminate 
information on disaster impacts, including direct impacts (people, buildings, 
infrastructure) and indirect impacts (debris generated, hazmat releases). 
b. Assess the capabilities of local government, the business community and 
volunteer agencies to effectively respond to the disaster. 
c. Assess and prioritize the immediate needs of impacted communities and 
neighborhoods. 
d. Incorporate the analyses into Incident Action Plans that establish operational 
objectives and identify resource requirements to accomplish these objectives. 
e. Utilize an Incident Action Matrix to establish priorities, assign tasks to agencies 
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11. Incident Assessment: Incident assessment will take place through the following 
functions: 
   
a. Prepare first-responders to make and report observations 
b. Incorporate these into a central planning, emergency response station with 
ongoing updates 
c. Maintain surveillance at periphery of affected area(s). 
12. Incident Command 
   
a. Identify key team members and establish chain of command for incident 
response teams 
b. Designate alternates and liaisons to state and federal agencies 
c. Develop command communications protocols depending on circumstances. 
13. Emergency Operations Center 
B. Direction and Control  
1. ESF 5 complies with the National Response Framework and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels which are the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center and Field operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding Emergency 
Management for the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center by the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, 
the Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Operations Sections at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out 
the overall mission 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment each primary and/or support organization 
assisting will retain administrative control over its own resources and personnel but will 
be under the operational control of ESF 5. Mission operational control may be delegated 
to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
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a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department staff to provide support that will allow for an 
appropriate, coordinated and timely response. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, staffing will be established in accordance 
to the department's EOC organization chart. 
c. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department develops and maintains 
accompanying Appendices, ESF's and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. However support agencies may 
develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must 
be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All such documents will be 
in compliance with the National Response Framework, The National Incident 
Management System, the Incident Command System and the City of Buckeye 
EOP. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC the Maricopa Department of 
Emergency Management is the designated lead agency and will provide a liaison 
to facilitate requests for information and planning resources to local Emergency 
Operations Centers. 
b. Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains ESF 5. However, support agencies may develop and maintain their 
own similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in 
support of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in 
compliance with the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
“on call” Emergency Duty Officer and/or Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. ESF 5 will be activated as identified in the Basic Plan. The representatives or designees 
of the coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate ESF 5 or place on standby, the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department will implement procedures to notify all planning team 
members and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources 
likely to be needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. The following are general actions performed in ESF 5. The specific actions carried out in 
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below. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and 
requires significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service.  
a. Intelligence Planning Function such as:  
i. 
gathering information, 
ii. 
analyzing intelligence, 
iii. 
preparing incident action plans, 
iv. 
providing training and exercises on the above is the prime focus. These 
actions are spread across all phases of emergency management. 
b. Intelligence Collection and Analysis 
c. The ability to acquire, analyze and disseminate information and intelligence on 
disasters and their impacts is fundamental to effective use of intelligence to 
establish operational and logistical objectives and priorities. Intelligence can be 
collected, analyzed and used in support of three overlapping phases of disaster 
operations: pre-event (as applicable for foreseeable events such as Severe 
Storms, Wildfires, etc.); impact assessment and immediate response; and 
sustained response and initial recovery. 
d. Pre-disaster analyses (predicted impacts) which use predictive tools to estimate 
disaster impacts. 
e. Immediate, post-disaster impact assessments, which focus on: 1) disaster 
impacts on people, buildings and infrastructure – with emphasis on assessments 
of functionality of essential services; and 2) local response capabilities and 
immediate needs. 
f. Post disaster damage assessments, which assess damages to eligible 
infrastructure and individuals. 
2. Intelligence on predicted and observed disaster impacts should be used by to assess 
jurisdictional capabilities (response and recovery). This is designed: 
   
a. To evaluate resources, capabilities and shortfalls (e.g., availability of trained 
personnel, equipment, supplies) to determine the level of State and Federal 
assistance that is needed, organized by ESF. 
b. To rapidly communicate estimated shortfalls to the City of Buckeye Command 
Group and State Emergency Management 
3. Incident Action Planning  
a. Disaster intelligence will provide critical input to the Incident Action Plan (IAP), 
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i. 
Current information that accurately describes the incident situation and 
resource status 
ii. 
Predictions of the probable course of events 
iii. 
Alternative strategies to attain critical incident objectives 
iv. 
An accurate, realistic IAP for the next operational period 
4. Training  
a. Training is a critical Preparedness component of ESF 5. The objective is to 
develop and sustain a capability in the City of Buckeye to routinely implement 
each phase and function of ESF 5. Accordingly, training will address the 
following:  
i. 
Planning and Information – overview of key components of ESF 5; role, 
requirements and integration under NIMS 
ii. 
Intelligence and Analysis - procedures for identifying, collecting, 
prioritizing and utilizing intelligence 
iii. 
Use of Predictive Models – coordination with in use of predictive tools for 
rapid needs assessment; templates; SOPs; identification of needed local 
expertise (Geographic Information Systems) 
iv. 
Preparation and Utilization of Incident Action Plans 
v. 
Incident Action Matrix: A Tool for Establishing Priorities, Assigning Tasks 
to Agencies, and Tracking Progress 
5. Exercises 
6. Consistent with NIMS, the City of Buckeye will incorporate plans and procedures into 
exercises that will be conducted at the local and State level. On an annual basis, at least 
two exercises will be used to evaluate readiness. Actions carried out are grouped into 
phases of emergency management: Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. 
Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish and requires significant 
cooperation and collaboration between all supporting agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. ESF 5 encompasses a full range of activities from training to the 
provision of field services. 
7. Actions 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are listed first. The Supporting Agencies 
follow in alphabetical order. 
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Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Maintain a personnel roster, contact, and resource lists. 
2 
Identify who is responsible for initial notification of EOC personnel. 
3 
Maintain alternate power and resources for the EOC. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county emergency 
management officials. 
5 
Identify how initial damage assessment will be collected, processed, and disseminated 
among local, county and state entities. 
6 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operation, the Incident Command System (ICS), and the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Collect, process, and disseminate information to and from the EOC. 
10 Evaluate the EOCs ability to respond to disasters longer than 24 hours. 
11 Identify alternate EOC locations and requirements to activate. 
12 Identify protective action decisions and establish response priorities. 
13 Anticipate potential warning needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate warning 
resources. 
14 Develop and maintain County Continuity of Government (COG) plan. 
15 Coordinate and participate in training, drills, and exercises; including position specific 
training for EOC operations. 
16 Establish, staff, and train damage assessment teams within the jurisdiction. 
17 Develop a Joint Information Center (JIC) SOP, and develop a JIC equipment cache. 
18 Conduct Resource Allocation Planning for all 31 core capabilities. 
19 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
20 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Coordinate activities between ICS section chiefs and EOC. 
2 
Compile and collate preliminary damage assessment (PDA) data and other relevant 
information on the emergency or disaster for the EOC Situation Report (SITREP) and 
disseminate. 
3 
Coordinate Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) and Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) as 
appropriate. 
4 
Support the preparation of Incident Action Plans (IAP) and distribute to appropriate 
partners. 
5 
Ensure that copies of news releases and situation reports are transmitted to the state 
EOC. 
6 
In the case of a foreseeable event impact, set up status boards, obtain data, studies and 
electronic files. 
7 
Coordinate response to unplanned arrivals and volunteer groups who self-deploy. 
8 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
9 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, review pre-determined requests for 
prepositioning of critical resources (personnel, equipment, and supplies). 
12 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
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13 Coordinate with Logistics to ensure that all available resources are logged and requests 
for resources are filled. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher levels of 
government may not have. 
15 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
16 Provide GIS support according to agency needs. 
17 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
18 Coordinate or assist with the transportation of evacuated persons animals to designated 
shelters. 
19 Collect and analyze intelligence in support of the overlapping phases of disaster 
operations: pre-event, impact assessment, response, and recovery. 
20 Ensure that requests for assessment teams are forwarded to the local and state EOC. 
21 Collect and process information received from rapid damage assessment teams, analyze 
this information, and share with appropriate partners. 
22 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, collect, analyze and apply disaster intelligence 
information and deployment of local damage assessment teams. 
23 Coordinate with ESF 10 for disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other 
items that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
24 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 In conjunction with Communications, provide and maintain primary communications for 
the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
27 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, the policy group, designated 
officials, and the EOC Director. 
28 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
29 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
30 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
31 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
32 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
33 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
34 Initiate contact with the media through External Affairs. 
35 
In conjunction with the Public Information Officer (PIO) provide a coordinated source of 
public information to the media and public, thus ensuring continued confidence in the 
government's ability to protect life and property. 
36 Coordinate with the Public Information Officer's (PIO) notification of protective actions to 
be taken in response to impending or actual disasters. 
37 Maintain logs of activities, communication, and resource deployments. 
38 
In coordination with the Public Information Officer (PIO) initiate public information 
activities as dictated by the situation. Coordinate the operations of the Joint 
Information System (JIS) with other agency PIOs; approve releases of information 
through the JIS and other field operations as required. 
39 Establish and maintain the Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) to support decision 
making. 
40 Support the IC and EOC Director with situational awareness briefings for staff and 
leadership. 
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42 Ensure security is established at the EOC. 
43 Ensure finance and response actions are documented for recovery operations. 
44 Determine operational planning and logistical requirements for next operational period. 
45 Review and plan for economic and social impacts of incident. 
46 Maintain use of duty position logs. 
47 Participate in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP). 
48 Consider staffing and operational requirements for 24 hour operations. 
49 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
50 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
51 Activate public warning systems to include Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
52 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Local EOC will notify State EMA of decision to discontinue operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Establish and draft recovery plans to address building inspection requirements and 
priorities, emergency and temporary housing issues, business impacts (direct and 
indirect), debris management; route clearance, and utilities restoration. 
4 
Institute warning, recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Perform pre and post-disaster analyses of disaster impacts on buildings, infrastructure 
and the general population can be used to support mitigation decision-making. 
6 
Provide continued situation reports to support recovery and damage assessment 
process. 
7 
Provide information on damage assessment flyovers and transmitting video and pictures 
to the local and state EOCs. 
8 
Schedule and conduct after action meetings and after action reviews. Draft corrective 
action plan. 
9 
Coordinate or perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
10 Collect documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. Provide updates to eligible applicants on any disaster recovery programs. 
11 Prioritize emergency repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Conduct recovery planning and coordinating with other agencies. 
14 Recommend recovery priorities to local stakeholders and elected officials. 
15 Participate in the development of after action reports and remedial action management 
programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Propose mitigation projects that facilitate response or protection considerations. 
3 
Participate in jurisdictional THIRA. 
4 
Assess resource capabilities. 
5 
Review exercise corrective action planning and improvement plans for tasks that impact 
Preparedness, Protection, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. 
6 
Maintain an updated and FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan. 
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1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems to authorized individuals 
carrying out legitimate activities. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
10 Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
11 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Maintain a personnel roster, contact, and resource lists. 
2 
Identify who is responsible for initial notification of EOC personnel. 
3 
Maintain alternate power and resources for the EOC. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county emergency 
management officials. 
5 
Identify how initial damage assessment will be collected, processed, and disseminated 
among local, county and state entities. 
6 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operation, the Incident Command System (ICS), and the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Collect, process, and disseminate information to and from the EOC. 
10 Evaluate the EOCs ability to respond to disasters longer than 24 hours. 
11 Identify alternate EOC locations and requirements to activate. 
12 Identify protective action decisions and establish response priorities. 
13 Anticipate potential warning needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate warning 
resources. 
14 Develop and maintain County Continuity of Government (COG) plan. 
15 Coordinate and participate in training, drills, and exercises; including position specific 
training for EOC operations. 
16 Establish, staff, and train damage assessment teams within the jurisdiction. 
17 Develop a Joint Information Center (JIC) SOP, and develop a JIC equipment cache. 
18 Conduct Resource Allocation Planning for all 31 core capabilities. 
19 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
20 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Coordinate activities between ICS section chiefs and EOC.

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2 
Compile and collate preliminary damage assessment (PDA) data and other relevant 
information on the emergency or disaster for the EOC Situation Report (SITREP) and 
disseminate. 
3 
Coordinate Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) and Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) as 
appropriate. 
4 
Support the preparation of Incident Action Plans (IAP) and distribute to appropriate 
partners. 
5 
Ensure that copies of news releases and situation reports are transmitted to the state 
EOC. 
6 
In the case of a foreseeable event impact, set up status boards, obtain data, studies and 
electronic files. 
7 
Coordinate response to unplanned arrivals and volunteer groups who self-deploy. 
8 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
9 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, review pre-determined requests for 
prepositioning of critical resources (personnel, equipment, and supplies). 
12 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
13 Coordinate with Logistics to ensure that all available resources are logged and requests 
for resources are filled. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher levels of 
government may not have. 
15 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
16 Provide GIS support according to agency needs. 
17 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
18 Coordinate or assist with the transportation of evacuated persons animals to designated 
shelters. 
19 Collect and analyze intelligence in support of the overlapping phases of disaster 
operations: pre-event, impact assessment, response, and recovery. 
20 Ensure that requests for assessment teams are forwarded to the local and state EOC. 
21 Collect and process information received from rapid damage assessment teams, analyze 
this information, and share with appropriate partners. 
22 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, collect, analyze and apply disaster intelligence 
information and deployment of local damage assessment teams. 
23 Coordinate with ESF 10 for disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other 
items that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
24 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 In conjunction with Communications, provide and maintain primary communications for 
the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
27 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, the policy group, designated 
officials, and the EOC Director. 
28 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
29 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
30 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS).

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31 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
32 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
33 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
34 Initiate contact with the media through External Affairs. 
35 
In conjunction with the Public Information Officer (PIO) provide a coordinated source of 
public information to the media and public, thus ensuring continued confidence in the 
government's ability to protect life and property. 
36 Coordinate with the Public Information Officer's (PIO) notification of protective actions to 
be taken in response to impending or actual disasters. 
37 Maintain logs of activities, communication, and resource deployments. 
38 
In coordination with the Public Information Officer (PIO) initiate public information 
activities as dictated by the situation. Coordinate the operations of the Joint 
Information System (JIS) with other agency PIOs; approve releases of information 
through the JIS and other field operations as required. 
39 Establish and maintain the Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) to support decision 
making. 
40 Support the IC and EOC Director with situational awareness briefings for staff and 
leadership. 
41 Determine the long range resource requirement needed to support the desired outcome. 
42 Ensure security is established at the EOC. 
43 Ensure finance and response actions are documented for recovery operations. 
44 Determine operational planning and logistical requirements for next operational period. 
45 Review and plan for economic and social impacts of incident. 
46 Maintain use of duty position logs. 
47 Participate in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP). 
48 Consider staffing and operational requirements for 24 hour operations. 
49 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
50 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
51 Activate public warning systems to include Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
52 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Local EOC will notify State EMA of decision to discontinue operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Establish and draft recovery plans to address building inspection requirements and 
priorities, emergency and temporary housing issues, business impacts (direct and 
indirect), debris management; route clearance, and utilities restoration. 
4 
Institute warning, recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Perform pre and post-disaster analyses of disaster impacts on buildings, infrastructure 
and the general population can be used to support mitigation decision-making. 
6 
Provide continued situation reports to support recovery and damage assessment 
process. 
7 
Provide information on damage assessment flyovers and transmitting video and pictures 
to the local and state EOCs. 
8 
Schedule and conduct after action meetings and after action reviews. Draft corrective 
action plan.

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9 
Coordinate or perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
10 Collect documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. Provide updates to eligible applicants on any disaster recovery programs. 
11 Prioritize emergency repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Conduct recovery planning and coordinating with other agencies. 
14 Recommend recovery priorities to local stakeholders and elected officials. 
15 Participate in the development of after action reports and remedial action management 
programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Propose mitigation projects that facilitate response or protection considerations. 
3 
Participate in jurisdictional THIRA. 
4 
Assess resource capabilities. 
5 
Review exercise corrective action planning and improvement plans for tasks that impact 
Preparedness, Protection, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. 
6 
Maintain an updated and FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems to authorized individuals 
carrying out legitimate activities. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
10 Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
11 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Maintain a personnel roster, contact, and resource lists. 
2 
Identify who is responsible for initial notification of EOC personnel. 
3 
Maintain alternate power and resources for the EOC. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county emergency 
management officials. 
5 
Identify how initial damage assessment will be collected, processed, and disseminated 
among local, county and state entities. 
6 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities.

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7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operation, the Incident Command System (ICS), and the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Collect, process, and disseminate information to and from the EOC. 
10 Evaluate the EOCs ability to respond to disasters longer than 24 hours. 
11 Identify alternate EOC locations and requirements to activate. 
12 Identify protective action decisions and establish response priorities. 
13 Anticipate potential warning needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate warning 
resources. 
14 Develop and maintain County Continuity of Government (COG) plan. 
15 Coordinate and participate in training, drills, and exercises; including position specific 
training for EOC operations. 
16 Establish, staff, and train damage assessment teams within the jurisdiction. 
17 Develop a Joint Information Center (JIC) SOP, and develop a JIC equipment cache. 
18 Conduct Resource Allocation Planning for all 31 core capabilities. 
19 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
20 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Coordinate activities between ICS section chiefs and EOC. 
2 
Compile and collate preliminary damage assessment (PDA) data and other relevant 
information on the emergency or disaster for the EOC Situation Report (SITREP) and 
disseminate. 
3 
Coordinate Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) and Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) as 
appropriate. 
4 
Support the preparation of Incident Action Plans (IAP) and distribute to appropriate 
partners. 
5 
Ensure that copies of news releases and situation reports are transmitted to the state 
EOC. 
6 
In the case of a foreseeable event impact, set up status boards, obtain data, studies and 
electronic files. 
7 
Coordinate response to unplanned arrivals and volunteer groups who self-deploy. 
8 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
9 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, review pre-determined requests for 
prepositioning of critical resources (personnel, equipment, and supplies). 
12 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
13 Coordinate with Logistics to ensure that all available resources are logged and requests 
for resources are filled. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher levels of 
government may not have. 
15 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
16 Provide GIS support according to agency needs. 
17 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
18 Coordinate or assist with the transportation of evacuated persons animals to designated 
shelters.

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19 Collect and analyze intelligence in support of the overlapping phases of disaster 
operations: pre-event, impact assessment, response, and recovery. 
20 Ensure that requests for assessment teams are forwarded to the local and state EOC. 
21 Collect and process information received from rapid damage assessment teams, analyze 
this information, and share with appropriate partners. 
22 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, collect, analyze and apply disaster intelligence 
information and deployment of local damage assessment teams. 
23 Coordinate with ESF 10 for disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other 
items that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
24 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 In conjunction with Communications, provide and maintain primary communications for 
the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
27 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, the policy group, designated 
officials, and the EOC Director. 
28 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
29 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
30 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
31 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
32 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
33 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
34 Initiate contact with the media through External Affairs. 
35 
In conjunction with the Public Information Officer (PIO) provide a coordinated source of 
public information to the media and public, thus ensuring continued confidence in the 
government's ability to protect life and property. 
36 Coordinate with the Public Information Officer's (PIO) notification of protective actions to 
be taken in response to impending or actual disasters. 
37 Maintain logs of activities, communication, and resource deployments. 
38 
In coordination with the Public Information Officer (PIO) initiate public information 
activities as dictated by the situation. Coordinate the operations of the Joint 
Information System (JIS) with other agency PIOs; approve releases of information 
through the JIS and other field operations as required. 
39 Establish and maintain the Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) to support decision 
making. 
40 Support the IC and EOC Director with situational awareness briefings for staff and 
leadership. 
41 Determine the long range resource requirement needed to support the desired outcome. 
42 Ensure security is established at the EOC. 
43 Ensure finance and response actions are documented for recovery operations. 
44 Determine operational planning and logistical requirements for next operational period. 
45 Review and plan for economic and social impacts of incident. 
46 Maintain use of duty position logs. 
47 Participate in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP). 
48 Consider staffing and operational requirements for 24 hour operations. 
49 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
50 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director.

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51 Activate public warning systems to include Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
52 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Local EOC will notify State EMA of decision to discontinue operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Establish and draft recovery plans to address building inspection requirements and 
priorities, emergency and temporary housing issues, business impacts (direct and 
indirect), debris management; route clearance, and utilities restoration. 
4 
Institute warning, recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Perform pre and post-disaster analyses of disaster impacts on buildings, infrastructure 
and the general population can be used to support mitigation decision-making. 
6 
Provide continued situation reports to support recovery and damage assessment 
process. 
7 
Provide information on damage assessment flyovers and transmitting video and pictures 
to the local and state EOCs. 
8 
Schedule and conduct after action meetings and after action reviews. Draft corrective 
action plan. 
9 
Coordinate or perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
10 Collect documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. Provide updates to eligible applicants on any disaster recovery programs. 
11 Prioritize emergency repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Conduct recovery planning and coordinating with other agencies. 
14 Recommend recovery priorities to local stakeholders and elected officials. 
15 Participate in the development of after action reports and remedial action management 
programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Propose mitigation projects that facilitate response or protection considerations. 
3 
Participate in jurisdictional THIRA. 
4 
Assess resource capabilities. 
5 
Review exercise corrective action planning and improvement plans for tasks that impact 
Preparedness, Protection, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. 
6 
Maintain an updated and FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments.

191  
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems to authorized individuals 
carrying out legitimate activities. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
10 Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
11 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Ensure security is established at the EOC. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Ensure that copies of news releases and situation reports are transmitted to the state 
EOC. 
2 
In conjunction with the Public Information Officer (PIO) provide a coordinated source of 
public information to the media and public, thus ensuring continued confidence in the 
government's ability to protect life and property. 
3 Coordinate with the Public Information Officer's (PIO) notification of protective actions to 
be taken in response to impending or actual disasters. 
4 
In coordination with the Public Information Officer (PIO) initiate public information activities 
as dictated by the situation. Coordinate the operations of the Joint Information System 
(JIS) with other agency PIOs; approve releases of information through the JIS and other 
field operations as required. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Development Services 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
2 Ensure finance and response actions are documented for recovery operations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Collect documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery activities. 
Provide updates to eligible applicants on any disaster recovery programs. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management

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1 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, the policy group, designated 
officials, and the EOC Director. 
2 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Recommend recovery priorities to local stakeholders and elected officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Coordinate activities between ICS section chiefs and EOC. 
2 
Support the preparation of Incident Action Plans (IAP) and distribute to appropriate 
partners. 
3 
Coordinate response to unplanned arrivals and volunteer groups who self-deploy. 
4 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
5 
In the case of a foreseeable event impact, review pre-determined requests for 
prepositioning of critical resources (personnel, equipment, and supplies). 
6 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
7 
Coordinate with Logistics to ensure that all available resources are logged and requests 
for resources are filled. 
8 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher levels of 
government may not have. 
9 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
10 Provide GIS support according to agency needs. 
11 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
12 Collect and analyze intelligence in support of the overlapping phases of disaster 
operations: pre-event, impact assessment, response, and recovery. 
13 Ensure that requests for assessment teams are forwarded to the local and state EOC. 
14 Collect and process information received from rapid damage assessment teams, analyze 
this information, and share with appropriate partners. 
15 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, collect, analyze and apply disaster intelligence 
information and deployment of local damage assessment teams. 
16 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
17 In conjunction with Communications, provide and maintain primary communications for 
the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
18 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, the policy group, designated 
officials, and the EOC Director. 
19 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
20 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
21 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
22 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
23 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
24 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
25 Initiate contact with the media through External Affairs.

193  
26 
In conjunction with the Public Information Officer (PIO) provide a coordinated source of 
public information to the media and public, thus ensuring continued confidence in the 
government's ability to protect life and property. 
27 Coordinate with the Public Information Officer's (PIO) notification of protective actions to 
be taken in response to impending or actual disasters. 
28 Maintain logs of activities, communication, and resource deployments. 
29 
In coordination with the Public Information Officer (PIO) initiate public information 
activities as dictated by the situation. Coordinate the operations of the Joint 
Information System (JIS) with other agency PIOs; approve releases of information 
through the JIS and other field operations as required. 
30 Establish and maintain the Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) to support decision 
making. 
31 Support the IC and EOC Director with situational awareness briefings for staff and 
leadership. 
32 Determine the long range resource requirement needed to support the desired outcome. 
33 Ensure security is established at the EOC. 
34 Ensure finance and response actions are documented for recovery operations. 
35 Determine operational planning and logistical requirements for next operational period. 
36 Review and plan for economic and social impacts of incident. 
37 Maintain use of duty position logs. 
38 Participate in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP). 
39 Consider staffing and operational requirements for 24 hour operations. 
40 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
41 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
42 Activate public warning systems to include Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
43 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Local EOC will notify State EMA of decision to discontinue operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Establish and draft recovery plans to address building inspection requirements and 
priorities, emergency and temporary housing issues, business impacts (direct and 
indirect), debris management; route clearance, and utilities restoration. 
4 
Institute warning, recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Perform pre and post-disaster analyses of disaster impacts on buildings, infrastructure 
and the general population can be used to support mitigation decision-making. 
6 
Provide continued situation reports to support recovery and damage assessment 
process. 
7 
Provide information on damage assessment flyovers and transmitting video and pictures 
to the local and state EOCs. 
8 
Schedule and conduct after action meetings and after action reviews. Draft corrective 
action plan. 
9 
Coordinate or perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
10 Collect documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. Provide updates to eligible applicants on any disaster recovery programs.

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11 Prioritize emergency repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Conduct recovery planning and coordinating with other agencies. 
14 Recommend recovery priorities to local stakeholders and elected officials. 
15 Participate in the development of after action reports and remedial action management 
programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Propose mitigation projects that facilitate response or protection considerations. 
3 
Participate in jurisdictional THIRA. 
4 
Review exercise corrective action planning and improvement plans for tasks that impact 
Preparedness, Protection, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. 
5 
Maintain an updated and FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Maintain alternate power and resources for the EOC. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Coordinate activities between ICS section chiefs and EOC. 
2 
Support the preparation of Incident Action Plans (IAP) and distribute to appropriate 
partners. 
3 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
4 
In the case of a foreseeable event impact, review pre-determined requests for 
prepositioning of critical resources (personnel, equipment, and supplies). 
5 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
6 
Coordinate with Logistics to ensure that all available resources are logged and requests 
for resources are filled. 
7 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher levels of 
government may not have. 
8 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
9 
Provide GIS support according to agency needs. 
10 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
11 Collect and analyze intelligence in support of the overlapping phases of disaster 
operations: pre-event, impact assessment, response, and recovery. 
12 Ensure that requests for assessment teams are forwarded to the local and state EOC. 
13 Collect and process information received from rapid damage assessment teams, analyze 
this information, and share with appropriate partners. 
14 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, collect, analyze and apply disaster intelligence 
information and deployment of local damage assessment teams. 
15 Coordinate with ESF 10 for disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other 
items that could not be adequately decontaminated.

195  
16 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
17 In conjunction with Communications, provide and maintain primary communications for 
the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
18 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, the policy group, designated 
officials, and the EOC Director. 
19 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
20 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
21 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
22 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
23 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
24 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
25 Initiate contact with the media through External Affairs. 
26 
In conjunction with the Public Information Officer (PIO) provide a coordinated source of 
public information to the media and public, thus ensuring continued confidence in the 
government's ability to protect life and property. 
27 Coordinate with the Public Information Officer's (PIO) notification of protective actions to 
be taken in response to impending or actual disasters. 
28 Maintain logs of activities, communication, and resource deployments. 
29 
In coordination with the Public Information Officer (PIO) initiate public information 
activities as dictated by the situation. Coordinate the operations of the Joint 
Information System (JIS) with other agency PIOs; approve releases of information 
through the JIS and other field operations as required. 
30 Establish and maintain the Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) to support decision 
making. 
31 Support the IC and EOC Director with situational awareness briefings for staff and 
leadership. 
32 Determine the long range resource requirement needed to support the desired outcome. 
33 Ensure finance and response actions are documented for recovery operations. 
34 Determine operational planning and logistical requirements for next operational period. 
35 Review and plan for economic and social impacts of incident. 
36 Maintain use of duty position logs. 
37 Participate in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP). 
38 Consider staffing and operational requirements for 24 hour operations. 
39 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
40 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
41 Activate public warning systems to include Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
42 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Local EOC will notify State EMA of decision to discontinue operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Establish and draft recovery plans to address building inspection requirements and 
priorities, emergency and temporary housing issues, business impacts (direct and 
indirect), debris management; route clearance, and utilities restoration. 
4 
Institute warning, recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions.

196  
5 
Perform pre and post-disaster analyses of disaster impacts on buildings, infrastructure 
and the general population can be used to support mitigation decision-making. 
6 
Provide continued situation reports to support recovery and damage assessment 
process. 
7 
Provide information on damage assessment flyovers and transmitting video and pictures 
to the local and state EOCs. 
8 
Schedule and conduct after action meetings and after action reviews. Draft corrective 
action plan. 
9 
Coordinate or perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
10 Collect documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. Provide updates to eligible applicants on any disaster recovery programs. 
11 Prioritize emergency repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Conduct recovery planning and coordinating with other agencies. 
14 Recommend recovery priorities to local stakeholders and elected officials. 
15 Participate in the development of after action reports and remedial action management 
programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Propose mitigation projects that facilitate response or protection considerations. 
3 
Participate in jurisdictional THIRA. 
4 
Review exercise corrective action planning and improvement plans for tasks that impact 
Preparedness, Protection, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. 
5 
Maintain an updated and FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Maintain a personnel roster, contact, and resource lists. 
2 
Identify who is responsible for initial notification of EOC personnel. 
3 
Maintain alternate power and resources for the EOC. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county emergency 
management officials. 
5 
Identify how initial damage assessment will be collected, processed, and disseminated 
among local, county and state entities. 
6 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operation, the Incident Command System (ICS), and the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Collect, process, and disseminate information to and from the EOC. 
10 Evaluate the EOCs ability to respond to disasters longer than 24 hours. 
11 Identify alternate EOC locations and requirements to activate. 
12 Identify protective action decisions and establish response priorities. 
13 Anticipate potential warning needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate warning 
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14 Develop and maintain County Continuity of Government (COG) plan. 
15 Coordinate and participate in training, drills, and exercises; including position specific 
training for EOC operations. 
16 Establish, staff, and train damage assessment teams within the jurisdiction. 
17 Develop a Joint Information Center (JIC) SOP, and develop a JIC equipment cache. 
18 Conduct Resource Allocation Planning for all 31 core capabilities. 
19 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
20 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Coordinate activities between ICS section chiefs and EOC. 
2 
Compile and collate preliminary damage assessment (PDA) data and other relevant 
information on the emergency or disaster for the EOC Situation Report (SITREP) and 
disseminate. 
3 
Coordinate Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) and Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) as 
appropriate. 
4 
Support the preparation of Incident Action Plans (IAP) and distribute to appropriate 
partners. 
5 
Ensure that copies of news releases and situation reports are transmitted to the state 
EOC. 
6 
In the case of a foreseeable event impact, set up status boards, obtain data, studies and 
electronic files. 
7 
Coordinate response to unplanned arrivals and volunteer groups who self-deploy. 
8 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
9 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, review pre-determined requests for 
prepositioning of critical resources (personnel, equipment, and supplies). 
12 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
13 Coordinate with Logistics to ensure that all available resources are logged and requests 
for resources are filled. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher levels of 
government may not have. 
15 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
16 Provide GIS support according to agency needs. 
17 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
18 Coordinate or assist with the transportation of evacuated persons animals to designated 
shelters. 
19 Collect and analyze intelligence in support of the overlapping phases of disaster 
operations: pre-event, impact assessment, response, and recovery. 
20 Ensure that requests for assessment teams are forwarded to the local and state EOC. 
21 Collect and process information received from rapid damage assessment teams, analyze 
this information, and share with appropriate partners. 
22 In the case of a foreseeable event impact, collect, analyze and apply disaster intelligence 
information and deployment of local damage assessment teams. 
23 Coordinate with ESF 10 for disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other 
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24 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 In conjunction with Communications, provide and maintain primary communications for 
the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
27 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, the policy group, designated 
officials, and the EOC Director. 
28 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
29 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
30 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
31 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
32 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
33 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
34 Initiate contact with the media through External Affairs. 
35 
In conjunction with the Public Information Officer (PIO) provide a coordinated source of 
public information to the media and public, thus ensuring continued confidence in the 
government's ability to protect life and property. 
36 Coordinate with the Public Information Officer's (PIO) notification of protective actions to 
be taken in response to impending or actual disasters. 
37 Maintain logs of activities, communication, and resource deployments. 
38 
In coordination with the Public Information Officer (PIO) initiate public information 
activities as dictated by the situation. Coordinate the operations of the Joint 
Information System (JIS) with other agency PIOs; approve releases of information 
through the JIS and other field operations as required. 
39 Establish and maintain the Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) to support decision 
making. 
40 Support the IC and EOC Director with situational awareness briefings for staff and 
leadership. 
41 Determine the long range resource requirement needed to support the desired outcome. 
42 Ensure security is established at the EOC. 
43 Ensure finance and response actions are documented for recovery operations. 
44 Determine operational planning and logistical requirements for next operational period. 
45 Review and plan for economic and social impacts of incident. 
46 Maintain use of duty position logs. 
47 Participate in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP). 
48 Consider staffing and operational requirements for 24 hour operations. 
49 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
50 Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EOC 
Director. 
51 Activate public warning systems to include Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
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If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Local EOC will notify State EMA of decision to discontinue operations. 
2 
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3 
Establish and draft recovery plans to address building inspection requirements and 
priorities, emergency and temporary housing issues, business impacts (direct and 
indirect), debris management; route clearance, and utilities restoration. 
4 
Institute warning, recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Perform pre and post-disaster analyses of disaster impacts on buildings, infrastructure 
and the general population can be used to support mitigation decision-making. 
6 
Provide continued situation reports to support recovery and damage assessment 
process. 
7 
Provide information on damage assessment flyovers and transmitting video and pictures 
to the local and state EOCs. 
8 
Schedule and conduct after action meetings and after action reviews. Draft corrective 
action plan. 
9 
Coordinate or perform damage assessments on infrastructure, transportation systems, 
facilities and equipment. 
10 Collect documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. Provide updates to eligible applicants on any disaster recovery programs. 
11 Prioritize emergency repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure. 
12 Provide personnel and resources to support damage assessment teams. 
13 Conduct recovery planning and coordinating with other agencies. 
14 Recommend recovery priorities to local stakeholders and elected officials. 
15 Participate in the development of after action reports and remedial action management 
programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Propose mitigation projects that facilitate response or protection considerations. 
3 
Participate in jurisdictional THIRA. 
4 
Assess resource capabilities. 
5 
Review exercise corrective action planning and improvement plans for tasks that impact 
Preparedness, Protection, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. 
6 
Maintain an updated and FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems to authorized individuals 
carrying out legitimate activities. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
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11 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Ensure security is established at the EOC. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
American Red Cross 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Coordinate response to unplanned arrivals and volunteer groups who self-deploy. 
 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Coordinate with ESF 10 for disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items 
that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, the policy group, designated 
officials, and the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Recommend recovery priorities to local stakeholders and elected officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 
Maintain an updated and FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Coordinate with ESF 10 for disposal of contaminated soil, water, clothing, and other items 
that could not be adequately decontaminated. 
 
Valley Metro/RPTA 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 5 - Emergency Management 
1 Coordinate or assist with the transportation of evacuated persons animals to designated 
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IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 5 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage expenses 
relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 6 - Mass Care 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
Support Agencies: 
American Red Cross 
Arizona Department of Health 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Human Resources 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Salvation Army 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of this ESF is to coordinate the emergency provision of temporary shelters, 
emergency mass feeding and the bulk distribution of coordinated relief supplies for 
population affected by a disaster and disaster workers. 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 6 promotes the delivery of services and the implementation of programs to assist 
individuals, households and families impacted by disaster/emergencies. 
2. ESF 6 includes four primary functions: mass care, emergency assistance, housing, and 
human services. 
   
a. Mass care involves the coordination of non-medical mass care services to 
include sheltering of disaster survivors and household pets, organizing feeding 
operations, providing emergency first aid at designated sites, collecting and 
providing information on disaster survivors to family members, and coordinating 
bulk distribution of emergency relief items 
b. Emergency assistance includes functions of evacuation support in conjunction 
with ESF 1 and ESF 9, reunification of families, access and functional needs 
population support, sheltering of disaster survivors and household pets, and 
overall shelter management 
c. Housing involves the provision of assistance for short- and long-term housing 
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d. Human Services includes providing disaster survivor-related recovery efforts 
such as emotional support and identifying supports for persons with access and 
functional needs.  
II. Concept of Operations 
 A. General  
1. ESF 6 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System, and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, and 
coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams 
(IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plan (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe ESF 6 capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, ESF 6 will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek, procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will coordinate ESF 8 to address the 
requirements of persons with access and functional needs, including their sheltering 
requirements. 
5. This ESF will coordinate sheltering requests, which must be facilitated in conjunction 
with ESF's 4-8 and 13, local schools and secondary institutions along with the American 
Red Cross to inventory potential shelter locations and have: 
   
a. Identified usable shelters, to include, but not limited to schools, churches, and 
campgrounds. 
b. Written agreements to use shelters, as appropriate. Trained volunteers for mass 
care and shelter operations. 
c. Established a communication system for communications between shelters, Red 
Cross HQ, and the EOC. 
d. Established, with other social service organizations, a crisis counseling system in 
said shelters. 
6. School districts can provide a list of facilities that could be eligible for assessment as a 
secondary sheltering site, should the pre-designated site within the district boundaries 
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boundaries had not been determined prior to a disaster or emergency event to be used 
for shelters and the disaster or emergency event’s severity and scope requires an 
alternative solution to the pre-designated shelters in place. 
7. The EMA in coordination with the American Red Cross and ESF 5 will work in 
conjunction with local government toward the process of short term and long term 
housing. ESF 5 identifies Type III sheltering team resources available. ESF 6 should 
coordinate with other organizations that operate shelters to ensure that evacuees 
occupying those facilities are registered and information provided to local EOC. 
8. Shelters providing care and relief of the whole community may register residents of a 
shelter to a disaster’s or emergency event’s disaster welfare inquiry (a.k.a. 
missing/separated persons tracking systems) and collect, as appropriate, other 
pertinent, personal demographic data for further response and recovery operations. 
   
a. Reception Centers may be used as a gathering place for evacuees to provide 
initial processing. These areas should be located along predetermined 
evacuation routes and sufficiently distant from the affected areas to provide ease 
of public access, facilitate traffic flow and to preclude possible relocation of the 
area. Guidance, information, and in some cases transport, may be provided to 
move the evacuees to an appropriate mass care shelter. 
b. The purpose of screening and registration is to be able to identify evacuees with 
special needs or concerns, respond to inquiries about the status of evacuees, 
monitor health concerns, and provide a basis for post-emergency follow-up 
support. 
c. The specific facilities that will be used for sheltering and feeding during an 
emergency will depend on the needs of the situation, the status of available 
facilities, the location of the hazard area, and the anticipated duration of 
operations. 
d. Shelters should be opened and closed based on need. When occupancy of 
existing shelters reaches 75 to 80 percent, consideration should be given to 
opening or requesting an additional facility. 
e. Shelters should be managed by individuals with shelter management training, 
preferably individuals who work in the facility on a daily basis. The American Red 
Cross and any other agency in operation should jointly maintain a listing of 
trained shelter and mass care facility managers in the local area. 
f. To ensure consistency in shelter activities, it is desirable that all shelters follow a 
general set of operating guidelines. When the American Red Cross opens a 
shelter, internal policies guide how the facility is staffed and operated. 
g. Private and NGO entities serving mental health, developmental disabilities, and 
medical assistance needs may assist and augment these operations and 
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h. Shelter managers are expected to provide periodic situation reports to the EOC 
on the status and number of occupants, resources needed, any problems and 
the number of meals served. Volunteer groups operating shelters may also be 
required to report this information through their organizational channels. Local 
government is responsible for providing the following support for shelter 
operations: 
   
i. 
Security and, if necessary, traffic control at shelters. 
ii. 
Fire inspections and fire protection at shelters. 
iii. 
Transportation for food, shelter supplies, and equipment if the 
organization operating the shelter cannot do so. 
iv. 
Transport of shelter occupants to feeding facilities, if necessary. 
v. 
Basic medical attention, if the organization operating the shelter cannot 
do so. 
i. 
In addition to the provision of shelter and mass care services, evacuees may 
need assistance with clothing, basic medical attention, prescription medicines, 
disaster mental health services, temporary housing, and other support services. 
Some of these services may be provided by the same volunteer organizations 
that are operating shelters. 
j. 
In other cases, multiple agencies may have to identify the needs of those in 
public shelters that require services from Human Services representative(s), the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center may be able to arrange for 
assistance from other volunteer organizations and agencies. Many human 
services programs also serve disaster affected population that has not been 
evacuated from their homes. 
9. This ESF will be required to provide emergency relief supplies. Most shelters can obtain 
food directly from state distribution agencies which exist through state volunteer 
organizations in time of disasters (VOAD) religious organizations, and USDA Food and 
Nutrition Service (FNS) commodities. Therefore, the process of acquiring food may 
completely bypass EM services and agency management. 
   
a. Both fixed facilities and mobile units may be used for preparing and serving 
meals. Fixed facilities include schools, churches, and civic buildings serving as 
shelters. The American Red Cross and other disaster relief agencies may also 
deploy self-contained mobile feeding units to supplement fixed feeding facilities. 
10. The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will coordinate emergency first aid 
which consists of basic first aid and referral to appropriate medical care provided at 
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a. Emergency first aid services should be provided to affected population and 
workers at mass care facilities and at designated sites within the affected area as 
available. This emergency first aid service should be supplementary to 
emergency health and medical services established to meet the needs of the 
affected population. 
b. These ESF's will also need to coordinate assistance for individuals that comprise 
"Functional, Vulnerable or Special Needs" Populations which may include: 
infants and young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with weakened 
immune systems or chronic health impairments or those that do not speak 
English as their primary language. Those with mental health or physical 
disabilities will need unique accommodation. 
c. It also includes people who are transient such as tourists, seasonal workers, and 
the homeless. 
11. NGO's such as the American Red Cross can activate family reunification systems, like 
the ARC Safe and Well Website or FEMA’s NEFRLS (National Emergency Family 
Registration and Locator System), as soon as possible. 
   
a. Continue to utilize multiple means of communicating public information and 
education through ESF 15. 
b. Return staff, clients, and equipment to regularly assigned locations. 
c. Provide critical payroll and other financial information for cost recovery through 
appropriate channels. 
d. Deactivate shelters and mass care facilities and return them to normal use. 
e. Keep detailed logs of volunteer’s time, location and personal contact hours. 
12. ESF 6 will operate in conjunction with ESF 10 for the discharge of any hazardous 
materials (HazMat) refer to Annex C specific requirements toward any CBRNE 
(chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive) material, regardless of source, that 
poses a threat to life safety, the environment, and/or property. 
   
a. The threat presented by hazardous material incidents is often to both public 
health and safety, and the environment. While most hazardous material incidents 
involve smaller volumes of material, they do require specific approaches to 
different types of chemical and waste releases. It is important to assess the 
characteristics of the hazard, acquire the necessary resources and develop a 
site-specific emergency response plan. 
b. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has the ultimate authority to 
coordinate with the necessary agencies and assess the scope of any HazMat 
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c. Specific care should be taken with the evacuation and communal shelter of 
individuals exposed to contaminants during a HazMat event. 
13. Pets/Service Animals 
   
a. Only service animals (seeing-eye dogs, etc.) are allowed in American Red Cross 
affiliated shelters. 
b. For health reasons, companion animals (pets) are not allowed in emergency 
shelters operated by the American Red Cross and most other organized 
volunteer groups. 
c. Domestic animals/livestock (horses, goats, cows, chickens, etc.) are not allowed 
at public shelters. 
d. Depending on the situation, one or more of the following approaches can be 
utilized to handle evacuees arriving with pets. 
   
i. 
Direct pet owner to a public shelter that has covered exterior corridors or 
adjacent support buildings where pets in carriers may be temporarily 
housed. (While there may be temporary animal shelters next to shelters 
for humans, this cannot always be expected. Arrangements for 
companion animals are generally the responsibility of the pet owners) 
ii. 
Provide pet owners information on nearby kennels, animal shelters, and 
veterinary clinics that have agreed to temporarily shelter pets. 
iii. 
Set up temporary pet shelters at the Fairgrounds or close by to the mass 
care shelters if possible. 
iv. 
For large scale events, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center may rely on the local animal control agencies, and/or Humane 
Society to help coordinate pet shelter activities, and on the County 
Extension Office and other farm-related agencies or organizations for 
issues regarding livestock. 
v. 
For large scale disasters the Livestock Board will be the lead agency 
toward mass disposal and containment needs in the event of extensive 
livestock loss. 
vi. 
Livestock events involving biohazards, zoonotic cross contamination, will 
be reported through ESF 11 to the state EOC representative, Arizona 
Department of Agriculture, USDA/APHIS and CDC as appropriate. 
vii. 
Consideration of domesticated animals is critical. If people cannot take 
their pets, Service Animals, or livestock with them, or know that their 
animals may not be cared for, they may choose not to evacuate or 
prepare adequately for a disaster or emergency event. Unique, 
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veterinarian offices, animal care shelters, zoos, and colleges that contain 
large numbers of animals) are adequately prepared for the domesticated 
animals’ movement and sheltering. The above provisions of providing 
appropriate relief, care, and sheltering also cover all disaster cycle 
activities involving domesticated animals and their owners who may or 
may not be continually present with their animal, including but not limited 
to; owners that are in congregate shelter or reception centers, owners 
needing Search and Rescue services, owners needing decontamination 
from exposure to hazardous materials, owners needing assistance during 
evacuations. 
14. Persons who present immediate, life-threatening medical conditions, require intensive 
and/or ongoing medical observation for medically fragile conditions, or require more 
intensive decontamination procedures, as applicable, may be referred to an appropriate 
medical shelter or hospital facility while their family and/or friends reside in the shelter, 
should they choose so to stay. As recommended by shelter security and law 
enforcement, members of the whole community who threaten the safety and security of 
the shelter may also be referred to an alternative arrangement while their family and/or 
friends reside in the shelter, should they choose so to stay. Through coordination with 
other representatives of the whole community, as applicable, prepare for evacuation, 
through preparedness education efforts and/or mitigation, and care for, during the 
response and recovery phases. 
15. Shelter facility surveys will be conducted for all shelters in the county and captured into 
the electronic National Shelter System, updated annually for those identified as 
‘preferred’ shelters. An ARC Liaison, if a disaster or emergency event’s severity and 
scope require it and/or the ARC has the availability to staff such a position, may be 
established and/or requested by the EOC. 
16. When a whole community is under evacuation orders, the EOC will collect and 
consolidate transportation requests and arrange resources. These requests will be 
tracked, recorded and monitored by the EOC Logistics and Operations sections. The 
EOC will work with local jurisdiction police and fire departments and other agencies that 
are contacted by persons with disabilities, access and functional needs, people from 
other unique populations, and/or anyone that requires evacuation assistance, including 
providing assistance for reentry and/or return activities after evacuation orders are lifted. 
The EOC will also work with the school districts to coordinate evacuation assistance 
requests from the schools 
17. Under the guidance of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, the primary agency 
and/or organization performing sheltering operations (i.e. American Red Cross, the 
Salvation Army, or local jurisdiction agency) will make all reasonable efforts to co-locate 
a domesticated animal care facility with a shelter for the people of the whole community. 
Co-locating a domesticated animal care facility may be permitted directly alongside a 
shelter facility that has the appropriate provisions and setup (i.e. covered exterior 
corridors or adjacent support buildings) where domesticated animals under appropriate 
restraint by their owner (i.e. on leashes and/or in carriers) may be housed for most, if not 
all, of the duration of an owner’s stay at a shelter.  
18. The provisions under the PETS Act will be carried out by Maricopa County Animal Care 
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under the agreement and/or authorization of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control 
to conduct similar activities. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. ESF 6 complies with the National Response Framework and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. This ESF may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
and 2) Field operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding sheltering, housing 
and human services for the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center by the EOC Director, or designee. Under the Incident Command 
System structure, the Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Operations 
Sections at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center to assist the commander 
in carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment and further mission tasking by a local primary 
agency, each support organization assisting an assignment will retain administrative 
control over its own resources and personnel but will be under the operational control of 
ESF 6 agencies. Mission operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Community Services 
staff to provide support that will allow for an appropriate, coordinated and timely 
response. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Human Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, ESF 6 will evaluate and analyze information 
regarding mass care, mass feeding and bulk distribution of relief supplies. It will 
develop and update assessments of the mass care services status in the impact 
area and undertake contingency planning to meet anticipate demands and 
needs. 
d. The City of Buckeye Community Services develops and maintains accompanying 
Appendices, ESF's and Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response 
actions related to emergencies. However support agencies may develop and 
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with and in support of the overall EOP. All such documents will be in compliance 
with the National Response Framework, the National Incident Management 
System, the Incident Command System and the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Plan. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC, the Maricopa County 
Department of Emergency Management is the designated lead agency for 
County mass care services and may provide a liaison to facilitate requests for 
mass care service resources to local Emergency Operations Centers. 
b. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains this ESF and their accompanying Appendices, ESF and Standard 
Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. 
However, support agencies may develop and maintain their own similar 
documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the 
overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in compliance with 
the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management 
System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications.  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
"on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has 
been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. ESF 6 will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is required, the 
coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage ESF 6 activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place on standby, the City of Buckeye Community 
Services will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if 
necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources likely to be needed, 
based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization. 
The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
 F. Selecting Mass Care Facilities  
1. Select Mass Care Facilities for activation in accordance with the following criteria listed 
in priority:  
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b. Locations in relation to evacuation routes. 
c. Services available in facilities. 
d. Input from the EOC Director.  
2. Types of Mass Care Facilities to be Considered Per Hazard  
a. Hazardous Materials  
i. 
Ensure that any mass care facilities to be opened are upwind and/or out 
of range of the hazardous materials release 
b. Floods and Dam Failure  
i. 
Review the initial Damage Assessment prepared by the Direction and 
Control Coordinator. 
ii. 
Estimate the number of evacuees needing mass care 
iii. 
Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of 
secondary effect threats, located on high ground (beyond the worst case 
inundation estimates) 
iv. 
Meet with the Public Works and Fire and Rescue Coordinators for 
engineer/building inspector resources 
v. 
Prioritize mass care facility openings 
vi. 
Alert and notify mass care facility managers 
vii. 
Address special provisions for moving the residents of custodial facilities 
(hospitals, jails, mental health facilities, nursing homes, retirement homes, 
etc.) 
c. High Winds and Tornados  
i. 
Review initial Damage Assessment prepared by the Direction and Control 
Coordinator to estimate the number of evacuees needing mass care 
ii. 
Identify appropriate mass care facilities to open 
iii. 
Prioritize mass care facility openings 
iv. 
Alert and notify mass care facility managers. 
d. Earthquake  
i. 
Review the initial Damage Assessment prepared by the Direction and 
Control Coordinator to: 
ii. 
Estimate the number of evacuees needing mass care

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iii. 
Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of 
secondary effect threats (e.g., flooding from a damaged dam). 
iv. 
Meet with the Public Works and Fire and Rescue Coordinators for 
engineer/building inspector resources (See Planning Factors to Consider 
below) 
v. 
Prioritize mass care facility openings 
vi. 
Notify mass care facility managers and alert others. 
vii. 
Address special provisions for moving the residents of custodial facilities 
(hospitals, jails, mental health facilities, nursing homes, retirement homes, 
etc.) following an earthquake. 
viii. 
Planning Factors to Consider for Earthquakes:  
1. Safe Location of Facilities: If possible, identify mass care facilities 
in low seismic risk areas 
2. Structural Safety: If the facilities selected for use are located within 
the earthquake hazard area, ensure that a structural engineer, 
knowledgeable of the earthquake hazard, identifies facilities for 
use that are structurally sound, well retrofitted or built to code. 
3. Rank the facilities based on the amount of earthquake resistance/ 
protection each one offers 
3. Nuclear Attack  
a. Increased Readiness Phase: Begins when State and Federal officials announce 
implementation of increased readiness actions. Specific activities:  
i. 
Accelerate shelter manager training 
ii. 
Assign shelter managers as training is completed 
iii. 
Coordinate preparations for shelter upgrading with Public Works 
Coordinator 
iv. 
Coordinate with the Emergency Manager for training of radiological 
monitors at all public fallout shelters 
b. Attack Phase: Begins upon receipt of an attack warning or when nuclear 
detonations are seen or confirmation is received that detonations have occurred.  
i. 
Move the population into shelters 
ii. 
Complete shelter stocking until arrival of fallout 
iii. 
Move emergency workers into shelters when fallout arrives

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iv. 
Remain in shelters until State and Federal officials give all clear or local 
radiation monitoring indicates that it is safe to emerge 
c. Post Attack/Recovery Phase: Begins when State and Federal officials end the 
attack phase.  
i. 
Make shelter emergence decision based on radiation levels 
ii. 
Conduct general cleanup of shelter facilities 
iii. 
Release evacuees to home areas 
iv. 
Return remaining shelter stocks and supplies to sources and storage 
d. Planning Factors to Consider for Nuclear Attack:  
i. 
Facilities are located outside of the area vulnerable to direct weapons 
effects 
ii. 
Fallout from detonations in other regions (up from prevailing winds) 
iii. 
If evacuating outside of the jurisdiction’s boundaries, coordinate with the 
adjacent jurisdiction(s) to arrange space for evacuees 
iv. 
Mass care facilities suitable for housing custodial care groups 
v. 
Facilities that provide protection from gamma radiation to shelter 
occupants 
vi. 
Radiac meters and dosimeters for detecting and measuring gamma 
radiation are available in mass care facilities selected for opening 
vii. 
Members of each facility management team can operate available 
radiological detection and decontamination equipment and are familiar 
with procedures for decontaminating people and the facility. If not, 
emergency responders will have to be utilized to perform these tasks. 
G. Special Tasks  
1. Household Pets and Service Animals Evacuation and Transportation  
a. The Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the County Extension 
Office will coordinate with appropriate agencies and organizations to ensure 
operational readiness. The primary and support agencies will develop and 
maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for surveillance and response to 
include, but not limited to, household pets, and service animals, as well as 
wildlife and exotic animals. These procedures will relate to catastrophic disaster 
and disease that pose a significant impact on human life, property or the 
economy. 
b. The primary agency will coordinate and support the appropriate agencies to 
protect the public from disease or injury from household pet and service animals,

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which have been negatively impacted by an emergency or disaster. This function 
will also include, but not be limited to, facilitating the evacuation of animals. 
c. The City of Buckeye in conjunction with the City of Buckeye Extension Agent will 
facilitate and coordinate with support agencies and organizations such as the 
state and local veterinary medical organizations, humane organizations, animal 
rescue groups and private sector entities to meet emergency responsibilities. 
d. The primary agency’s offices, divisions and districts will provide personnel, 
supplies, equipment and facilities at the request of the primary agency’s 
emergency coordinator. 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Community Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Maintain training and certification with appropriate agencies for regulations including 
HIPAA and confidential information transfer that is governed by privacy laws. 
2 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with health 
departments in a health crisis requiring mass care. 
3 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with public 
safety, fire, and law enforcement personnel in the event of a mass care situation. 
4 
Practice the protocols for situations where mass care is needed in the context of a public 
health or a public safety crisis. 
5 
Designate contacts at local mass care facilities who will activate for the reception of 
people during emergencies. 
6 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and coordinate appropriate resources through 
Mass Care. 
7 
Consider the impact of disaster types on the whole community, including animals. 
8 
Implement a public education campaign regarding the importance of having a family 
disaster plan and 72-hour preparedness kit. 
9 
Understand the chain of command if regional or federal first responders have overlapping 
responsibilities in a mass care situation. 
10 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the EM 
Director. 
11 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability. 
12 Verify availability of shelter space for a prolonged period of time (up to 90 days). 
13 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring community officials. 
14 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
15 If necessary to send evacuees to another jurisdiction, make sure Mutual Aid Agreements 
are in effect. 
16 Develop and test emergency communication procedures.

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17 Consider necessary forms of emergency financial assistance, and plan to coordinate with 
charities, NGOs, local, and regional funding sources. 
18 Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations). 
19 Develop feeding plans in conjunction with approved food vendors, preferably those with 
existing government contracts. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Provide appropriate Mass Care information (number of occupants, meals served, etc.) to 
the information processing section in the EOC. 
2 
Alert persons and organizations identified in the mass care resource list about the 
possible need for services and facilities. 
3 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
4 
Provide functional support to AFN populations within emergency shelters. 
5 
Distribute supplies as appropriate. 
6 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
7 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
8 
Recommend to the EOC Director the number and locations of mass care facilities to be 
opened. 
9 
Identify and provide staff to support shelter operations. This includes activation, staffing 
and management of shelter operations. 
10 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
11 Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of secondary effect 
threats, and/or located on high ground. 
12 Coordinate with the State and community resources to identify short-term and long-term 
housing options. 
13 Coordinate with the EOC and private sector to provide meals and necessary supplies to 
shelter residents and staff. 
14 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
15 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Coordinate with the State and community resources for long-term housing resources for 
the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
2 
Implement plan for ending long-term feeding and shelter operations with a timeline as 
alternatives become available. 
3 
Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Community Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Maintain training and certification with appropriate agencies for regulations including 
HIPAA and confidential information transfer that is governed by privacy laws. 
2 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with health 
departments in a health crisis requiring mass care.

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3 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with public 
safety, fire, and law enforcement personnel in the event of a mass care situation. 
4 
Practice the protocols for situations where mass care is needed in the context of a public 
health or a public safety crisis. 
5 
Designate contacts at local mass care facilities who will activate for the reception of 
people during emergencies. 
6 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and coordinate appropriate resources through 
Mass Care. 
7 
Consider the impact of disaster types on the whole community, including animals. 
8 
Implement a public education campaign regarding the importance of having a family 
disaster plan and 72-hour preparedness kit. 
9 
Understand the chain of command if regional or federal first responders have overlapping 
responsibilities in a mass care situation. 
10 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the EM 
Director. 
11 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability. 
12 Verify availability of shelter space for a prolonged period of time (up to 90 days). 
13 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring community officials. 
14 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
15 If necessary to send evacuees to another jurisdiction, make sure Mutual Aid Agreements 
are in effect. 
16 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
17 Consider necessary forms of emergency financial assistance, and plan to coordinate with 
charities, NGOs, local, and regional funding sources. 
18 Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations). 
19 Develop feeding plans in conjunction with approved food vendors, preferably those with 
existing government contracts. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Provide appropriate Mass Care information (number of occupants, meals served, etc.) to 
the information processing section in the EOC. 
2 
Alert persons and organizations identified in the mass care resource list about the 
possible need for services and facilities. 
3 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
4 
Provide functional support to AFN populations within emergency shelters. 
5 
Distribute supplies as appropriate. 
6 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
7 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
8 
Recommend to the EOC Director the number and locations of mass care facilities to be 
opened. 
9 
Identify and provide staff to support shelter operations. This includes activation, staffing 
and management of shelter operations. 
10 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies.

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11 Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of secondary effect 
threats, and/or located on high ground. 
12 Coordinate with the State and community resources to identify short-term and long-term 
housing options. 
13 Coordinate with the EOC and private sector to provide meals and necessary supplies to 
shelter residents and staff. 
14 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
15 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Coordinate with the State and community resources for long-term housing resources for 
the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
2 
Implement plan for ending long-term feeding and shelter operations with a timeline as 
alternatives become available. 
3 
Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
 
Supporting: American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Maintain training and certification with appropriate agencies for regulations including 
HIPAA and confidential information transfer that is governed by privacy laws. 
2 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with health 
departments in a health crisis requiring mass care. 
3 
Designate contacts at local mass care facilities who will activate for the reception of 
people during emergencies. 
4 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and coordinate appropriate resources through 
Mass Care. 
5 
Consider the impact of disaster types on the whole community, including animals. 
6 
Implement a public education campaign regarding the importance of having a family 
disaster plan and 72-hour preparedness kit. 
7 
Understand the chain of command if regional or federal first responders have overlapping 
responsibilities in a mass care situation. 
8 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the EM 
Director. 
9 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability. 
10 Verify availability of shelter space for a prolonged period of time (up to 90 days). 
11 Identify alternate or backup communications systems. 
12 Identify alternate clinics, hospitals, shelters, and coordination facilities for situations 
requiring mass medical care. 
13 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring community officials. 
14 
Establish pre-designated shelters that are in compliance with FEMA and ADA 
requirements. In the absence of available ADA compliant shelters, establish procedures 
to offer reasonable accommodations to AFN populations.

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15 
Coordinate with public safety and law enforcement to identify the process of handling 
parolees, registered sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting 
requirements. 
16 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
17 If necessary to send evacuees to another jurisdiction, make sure Mutual Aid Agreements 
are in effect. 
18 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
19 Consider necessary forms of emergency financial assistance, and plan to coordinate with 
charities, NGOs, local, and regional funding sources. 
20 Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations). 
21 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
22 Consider storage plans for canned goods, shelf-stable meals, shakes, and similar instant 
or near-instant consumables. 
23 Designate plans for the coordination of distributing medical materials with medical 
shelters and personnel. 
24 Coordinate planning with mass care facilities for pre-established embarkation and 
departure points. 
25 Establish family reunification processes. 
26 Pharmaceutical requirements for persons with disabilities, access and functional needs 
are coordinated by Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Establish and staff reception centers while waiting for shelters to open as appropriate. 
2 
Provide appropriate Mass Care information (number of occupants, meals served, etc.) to 
the information processing section in the EOC. 
3 
Alert persons and organizations identified in the mass care resource list about the 
possible need for services and facilities. 
4 
Maintain a list of available Mass Care facilities. 
5 
Coordinate the care of unattended minors with the appropriate government agencies. 
6 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
7 
Coordinate the necessary actions to ensure mass care facilities are opened and staffed. 
8 
Provide functional support to AFN populations within emergency shelters. 
9 
Consider the availability of outside shelters to house displaced persons if area facilities 
are full. 
10 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
11 Distribute supplies as appropriate. 
12 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
13 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
14 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
15 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency, locate 
alternative suppliers, and present options to the EOC Director. 
16 Recommend to the EOC Director the number and locations of mass care facilities to be 
opened. 
17 Identify and provide staff to support shelter operations. This includes activation, staffing 
and management of shelter operations.

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18 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
19 Coordinate with the appropriate staff to establish communications, mark routes to the 
Mass Care facilities, and establish traffic control systems. 
20 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
21 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
22 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
23 Estimate number of evacuees needing mass care. 
24 Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of secondary effect 
threats, and/or located on high ground. 
25 Ensure each mass care facility has a highly visible identity marker and sign that identifies 
its location. 
26 Provide canteen service and rest facilities to first responders as needed. 
27 
Collect information from Mass Care Facility Managers to support the jurisdiction's efforts 
to respond to inquiries from family members about the status of loved ones (name, home 
address, phone, next of kin, etc.). 
28 Ensure individual and family support services are provided at the Mass Care facility. 
29 Open and operate co-located pet shelters. 
30 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
31 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
32 Coordinate with Communications and Resources, EOC, and Incident Command to 
provide information regarding the disaster to evacuees and the public. 
33 Coordinate with the State and community resources to identify short-term and long-term 
housing options. 
34 Coordinate with the EOC and private sector to provide meals and necessary supplies to 
shelter residents and staff. 
35 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
36 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
37 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
38 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
39 Provide proper identification for pets and companion animals to facilitate their post-event 
retrieval by owners or owner's designated agents. 
40 If more than one shift of Reception & Mass Care Coordinators is needed, prepare and 
post a shift schedule. 
41 Generate detailed information on transit needs and logistics for dissemination to other 
affected or participating entities. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Prepare Reception & Mass Care After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
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6 
Coordinate with the State and community resources for long-term housing resources for 
the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
7 
Have centralized Recovery Information Center and call center staffed to provide people 
with information on recovery, returns to affected areas, housing status, etc. 
8 
Form a long-term recovery assistance team to help identify current assistance to 
individuals and families, and identify any unmet needs. 
9 
In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended 
minors if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
10 Implement plan for ending long-term feeding and shelter operations with a timeline as 
alternatives become available. 
11 Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
2 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
5 
Coordinate with insurers habitat damage mitigation, including demolition and rebuilding 
plans. 
6 
Organize and maintain access and operations plans for shelters of last resort and 
spillover shelters. 
7 
Run simulations of emergency plans for responses to shelter disease outbreak or 
radiological contamination. 
8 
Track success of repopulation in affected areas, scrutinizing timing, risk of injury, traffic 
bottlenecks, and similar impacts. 
9 
Evaluate medical staffing to determine if levels were adequate and seek ways of 
improving shelter medical care. 
10 Assist communities in recovery and resiliency planning. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Practice the protocols for situations where mass care is needed in the context of a public 
health or a public safety crisis. 
2 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability. 
3 
Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations). 
4 
Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
5 
Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care.

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6 
Develop and maintain a Mass Fatality Plan which includes transport, body bags, and 
mortuary capacity accounted for, and designate mortuary overflow centers. 
7 
Plan for emergency pharmaceutical supplies needed across different, common types of 
mass care situations. 
8 
Consider implementing special burn units, and other situation specific medical triage, to 
deal with mass care needs after fire or HAZMAT events. 
9 
Designate plans for the coordination of distributing medical materials with medical 
shelters and personnel. 
10 Pharmaceutical requirements for persons with disabilities, access and functional needs 
are coordinated by Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Evaluate medical staffing to determine if levels were adequate and seek ways of 
improving shelter medical care. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Identify alternate or backup communications systems. 
2 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate with the appropriate staff to establish communications, mark routes to the 
Mass Care facilities, and establish traffic control systems. 
2 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on a 
24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
3 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
4 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
5 Coordinate with Communications and Resources, EOC, and Incident Command to provide 
information regarding the disaster to evacuees and the public. 
6 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying field personnel, affected 
jurisdictions, and higher levels of government. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Finance 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Consider necessary forms of emergency financial assistance, and plan to coordinate with 
charities, NGOs, local, and regional funding sources.

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2 Plan for emergency pharmaceutical supplies needed across different, common types of 
mass care situations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement from recovery activities. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Maintain training and certification with appropriate agencies for regulations including 
HIPAA and confidential information transfer that is governed by privacy laws. 
2 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with health 
departments in a health crisis requiring mass care. 
3 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with public 
safety, fire, and law enforcement personnel in the event of a mass care situation. 
4 
Practice the protocols for situations where mass care is needed in the context of a public 
health or a public safety crisis. 
5 
Designate contacts at local mass care facilities who will activate for the reception of 
people during emergencies. 
6 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and coordinate appropriate resources through 
Mass Care. 
7 
Consider the impact of disaster types on the whole community, including animals. 
8 
Implement a public education campaign regarding the importance of having a family 
disaster plan and 72-hour preparedness kit. 
9 
Understand the chain of command if regional or federal first responders have overlapping 
responsibilities in a mass care situation. 
10 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the EM 
Director. 
11 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability. 
12 Verify availability of shelter space for a prolonged period of time (up to 90 days). 
13 Identify alternate or backup communications systems. 
14 Identify alternate clinics, hospitals, shelters, and coordination facilities for situations 
requiring mass medical care. 
15 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring community officials. 
16 
Establish pre-designated shelters that are in compliance with FEMA and ADA 
requirements. In the absence of available ADA compliant shelters, establish procedures 
to offer reasonable accommodations to AFN populations. 
17 
Coordinate with public safety and law enforcement to identify the process of handling 
parolees, registered sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting 
requirements. 
18 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
19 If necessary to send evacuees to another jurisdiction, make sure Mutual Aid Agreements 
are in effect. 
20 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
21 Consider necessary forms of emergency financial assistance, and plan to coordinate with 
charities, NGOs, local, and regional funding sources. 
22 Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations).

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23 Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
24 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
25 Develop and maintain a Mass Fatality Plan which includes transport, body bags, and 
mortuary capacity accounted for, and designate mortuary overflow centers. 
26 Develop feeding plans in conjunction with approved food vendors, preferably those with 
existing government contracts. 
27 Consider storage plans for canned goods, shelf-stable meals, shakes, and similar instant 
or near-instant consumables. 
28 Consider implementing special burn units, and other situation specific medical triage, to 
deal with mass care needs after fire or HAZMAT events. 
29 Designate plans for the coordination of distributing medical materials with medical 
shelters and personnel. 
30 Identify liaisons for school districts to plan safe passage of busses and evacuation of 
school sites. 
31 Coordinate planning with mass care facilities for pre-established embarkation and 
departure points. 
32 Establish family reunification processes. 
33 Pharmaceutical requirements for persons with disabilities, access and functional needs 
are coordinated by Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). 
34 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
35 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Establish and staff reception centers while waiting for shelters to open as appropriate. 
3 
Provide appropriate Mass Care information (number of occupants, meals served, etc.) to 
the information processing section in the EOC. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Alert persons and organizations identified in the mass care resource list about the 
possible need for services and facilities. 
7 
Maintain a list of available Mass Care facilities. 
8 
Coordinate the care of unattended minors with the appropriate government agencies. 
9 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
10 Coordinate the necessary actions to ensure mass care facilities are opened and staffed. 
11 Provide functional support to AFN populations within emergency shelters. 
12 Consider the availability of outside shelters to house displaced persons if area facilities 
are full. 
13 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
14 Distribute supplies as appropriate. 
15 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
16 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
17 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
18 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency, locate 
alternative suppliers, and present options to the EOC Director.

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19 Recommend to the EOC Director the number and locations of mass care facilities to be 
opened. 
20 Identify and provide staff to support shelter operations. This includes activation, staffing 
and management of shelter operations. 
21 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
22 Coordinate with the appropriate staff to establish communications, mark routes to the 
Mass Care facilities, and establish traffic control systems. 
23 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
24 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
26 Estimate number of evacuees needing mass care. 
27 Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of secondary effect 
threats, and/or located on high ground. 
28 Ensure each mass care facility has a highly visible identity marker and sign that identifies 
its location. 
29 Provide canteen service and rest facilities to first responders as needed. 
30 
Collect information from Mass Care Facility Managers to support the jurisdiction's efforts 
to respond to inquiries from family members about the status of loved ones (name, home 
address, phone, next of kin, etc.). 
31 Ensure individual and family support services are provided at the Mass Care facility. 
32 Open and operate co-located pet shelters. 
33 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
34 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
35 Coordinate with Communications and Resources, EOC, and Incident Command to 
provide information regarding the disaster to evacuees and the public. 
36 Coordinate with law enforcement to identify the process of handling parolees, registered 
sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
37 Coordinate with the State and community resources to identify short-term and long-term 
housing options. 
38 Coordinate with the EOC and private sector to provide meals and necessary supplies to 
shelter residents and staff. 
39 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
40 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
41 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
42 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
43 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
44 If more than one shift of Reception & Mass Care Coordinators is needed, prepare and 
post a shift schedule. 
45 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying field personnel, affected 
jurisdictions, and higher levels of government. 
46 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the date and time.

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47 Generate detailed information on transit needs and logistics for dissemination to other 
affected or participating entities. 
48 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical Services to ensure evacuees are transported 
appropriately. 
49 MCDEM will keep a separate shelter list of the same ‘preferred’ shelters that the 
American Red Cross keeps up-to-date via the electronic National Shelter System. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement from recovery activities. 
6 
Provide public information regarding safe re-entry to damaged areas. 
7 
Coordinate with the State and community resources for long-term housing resources for 
the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
8 
Have centralized Recovery Information Center and call center staffed to provide people 
with information on recovery, returns to affected areas, housing status, etc. 
9 
Form a long-term recovery assistance team to help identify current assistance to 
individuals and families, and identify any unmet needs. 
10 In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended 
minors if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
11 Implement plan for ending long-term feeding and shelter operations with a timeline as 
alternatives become available. 
12 Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
7 
Coordinate with insurers habitat damage mitigation, including demolition and rebuilding 
plans. 
8 
Organize and maintain access and operations plans for shelters of last resort and 
spillover shelters. 
9 
Run simulations of emergency plans for responses to shelter disease outbreak or 
radiological contamination. 
10 Track success of repopulation in affected areas, scrutinizing timing, risk of injury, traffic 
bottlenecks, and similar impacts. 
11 Evaluate medical staffing to determine if levels were adequate and seek ways of 
improving shelter medical care. 
12 Assist communities in recovery and resiliency planning. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care

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1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
8 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate with public safety and law enforcement to identify the process of handling 
parolees, registered sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
2 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
3 Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
4 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate the care of unattended minors with the appropriate government agencies. 
2 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
3 Coordinate with law enforcement to identify the process of handling parolees, registered 
sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended minors 
if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
2 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
3 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
4 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Practice the protocols for situations where mass care is needed in the context of a public 
health or a public safety crisis. 
2 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability.

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3 Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations). 
4 Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
5 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
6 Develop and maintain a Mass Fatality Plan which includes transport, body bags, and 
mortuary capacity accounted for, and designate mortuary overflow centers. 
7 Plan for emergency pharmaceutical supplies needed across different, common types of 
mass care situations. 
8 Consider implementing special burn units, and other situation specific medical triage, to 
deal with mass care needs after fire or HAZMAT events. 
9 Designate plans for the coordination of distributing medical materials with medical shelters 
and personnel. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
2 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical Services to ensure evacuees are transported 
appropriately. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Evaluate medical staffing to determine if levels were adequate and seek ways of improving 
shelter medical care. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Supporting: Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
2 
Consider storage plans for canned goods, shelf-stable meals, shakes, and similar instant 
or near-instant consumables. 
3 
Designate plans for the coordination of distributing medical materials with medical 
shelters and personnel. 
4 
Coordinate planning with mass care facilities for pre-established embarkation and 
departure points. 
5 
Establish family reunification processes. 
6 
Pharmaceutical requirements for persons with disabilities, access and functional needs 
are coordinated by Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
2 
Coordinate the necessary actions to ensure mass care facilities are opened and staffed. 
3 
Consider the availability of outside shelters to house displaced persons if area facilities 
are full. 
4 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
5 
Distribute supplies as appropriate. 
6 
Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
7 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
8 
Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies.

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9 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency, locate 
alternative suppliers, and present options to the EOC Director. 
10 Recommend to the EOC Director the number and locations of mass care facilities to be 
opened. 
11 Identify and provide staff to support shelter operations. This includes activation, staffing 
and management of shelter operations. 
12 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
13 Coordinate with the appropriate staff to establish communications, mark routes to the 
Mass Care facilities, and establish traffic control systems. 
14 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
15 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
16 Estimate number of evacuees needing mass care. 
17 Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of secondary effect 
threats, and/or located on high ground. 
18 Ensure each mass care facility has a highly visible identity marker and sign that identifies 
its location. 
19 Provide canteen service and rest facilities to first responders as needed. 
20 
Collect information from Mass Care Facility Managers to support the jurisdiction's efforts 
to respond to inquiries from family members about the status of loved ones (name, home 
address, phone, next of kin, etc.). 
21 Ensure individual and family support services are provided at the Mass Care facility. 
22 Open and operate co-located pet shelters. 
23 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
24 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
25 Coordinate with Communications and Resources, EOC, and Incident Command to 
provide information regarding the disaster to evacuees and the public. 
26 Coordinate with the State and community resources to identify short-term and long-term 
housing options. 
27 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
28 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
29 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
30 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
31 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
32 Provide proper identification for pets and companion animals to facilitate their post-event 
retrieval by owners or owner's designated agents. 
33 If more than one shift of Reception & Mass Care Coordinators is needed, prepare and 
post a shift schedule. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Prepare Reception & Mass Care After Action Report (AAR).

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5 
Provide public information regarding safe re-entry to damaged areas. 
6 
Coordinate with the State and community resources for long-term housing resources for 
the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
7 
Have centralized Recovery Information Center and call center staffed to provide people 
with information on recovery, returns to affected areas, housing status, etc. 
8 
Form a long-term recovery assistance team to help identify current assistance to 
individuals and families, and identify any unmet needs. 
9 
In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended 
minors if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
10 Implement plan for ending long-term feeding and shelter operations with a timeline as 
alternatives become available. 
11 Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Coordinate with insurers habitat damage mitigation, including demolition and rebuilding 
plans. 
7 
Organize and maintain access and operations plans for shelters of last resort and 
spillover shelters. 
8 
Run simulations of emergency plans for responses to shelter disease outbreak or 
radiological contamination. 
9 
Track success of repopulation in affected areas, scrutinizing timing, risk of injury, traffic 
bottlenecks, and similar impacts. 
10 Evaluate medical staffing to determine if levels were adequate and seek ways of 
improving shelter medical care. 
11 Assist communities in recovery and resiliency planning. 
 
Ability 360 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
 
American Telephone and Telegraph 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with health 
departments in a health crisis requiring mass care.

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2 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with public 
safety, fire, and law enforcement personnel in the event of a mass care situation. 
3 
Practice the protocols for situations where mass care is needed in the context of a public 
health or a public safety crisis. 
4 
Designate contacts at local mass care facilities who will activate for the reception of 
people during emergencies. 
5 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and coordinate appropriate resources through 
Mass Care. 
6 
Consider the impact of disaster types on the whole community, including animals. 
7 
Implement a public education campaign regarding the importance of having a family 
disaster plan and 72-hour preparedness kit. 
8 
Understand the chain of command if regional or federal first responders have overlapping 
responsibilities in a mass care situation. 
9 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the EM 
Director. 
10 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability. 
11 Verify availability of shelter space for a prolonged period of time (up to 90 days). 
12 Identify alternate or backup communications systems. 
13 Identify alternate clinics, hospitals, shelters, and coordination facilities for situations 
requiring mass medical care. 
14 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring community officials. 
15 
Establish pre-designated shelters that are in compliance with FEMA and ADA 
requirements. In the absence of available ADA compliant shelters, establish procedures 
to offer reasonable accommodations to AFN populations. 
16 
Coordinate with public safety and law enforcement to identify the process of handling 
parolees, registered sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting 
requirements. 
17 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
18 If necessary to send evacuees to another jurisdiction, make sure Mutual Aid Agreements 
are in effect. 
19 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
20 Consider necessary forms of emergency financial assistance, and plan to coordinate with 
charities, NGOs, local, and regional funding sources. 
21 Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations). 
22 Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
23 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
24 Develop and maintain a Mass Fatality Plan which includes transport, body bags, and 
mortuary capacity accounted for, and designate mortuary overflow centers. 
25 Plan for emergency pharmaceutical supplies needed across different, common types of 
mass care situations. 
26 Develop feeding plans in conjunction with approved food vendors, preferably those with 
existing government contracts. 
27 Consider storage plans for canned goods, shelf-stable meals, shakes, and similar instant 
or near-instant consumables. 
28 Consider implementing special burn units, and other situation specific medical triage, to 
deal with mass care needs after fire or HAZMAT events.

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29 Designate plans for the coordination of distributing medical materials with medical 
shelters and personnel. 
30 Identify liaisons for school districts to plan safe passage of busses and evacuation of 
school sites. 
31 Coordinate planning with mass care facilities for pre-established embarkation and 
departure points. 
32 Establish family reunification processes. 
33 Pharmaceutical requirements for persons with disabilities, access and functional needs 
are coordinated by Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). 
34 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
35 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Establish and staff reception centers while waiting for shelters to open as appropriate. 
3 
Provide appropriate Mass Care information (number of occupants, meals served, etc.) to 
the information processing section in the EOC. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Alert persons and organizations identified in the mass care resource list about the 
possible need for services and facilities. 
7 
Maintain a list of available Mass Care facilities. 
8 
Coordinate the care of unattended minors with the appropriate government agencies. 
9 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
10 Coordinate the necessary actions to ensure mass care facilities are opened and staffed. 
11 Provide functional support to AFN populations within emergency shelters. 
12 Consider the availability of outside shelters to house displaced persons if area facilities 
are full. 
13 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
14 Distribute supplies as appropriate. 
15 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
16 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
17 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
18 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency, locate 
alternative suppliers, and present options to the EOC Director. 
19 Recommend to the EOC Director the number and locations of mass care facilities to be 
opened. 
20 Identify and provide staff to support shelter operations. This includes activation, staffing 
and management of shelter operations. 
21 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
22 Coordinate with the appropriate staff to establish communications, mark routes to the 
Mass Care facilities, and establish traffic control systems. 
23 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
24 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies.

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25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
26 Estimate number of evacuees needing mass care. 
27 Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of secondary effect 
threats, and/or located on high ground. 
28 Ensure each mass care facility has a highly visible identity marker and sign that identifies 
its location. 
29 Provide canteen service and rest facilities to first responders as needed. 
30 
Collect information from Mass Care Facility Managers to support the jurisdiction's efforts 
to respond to inquiries from family members about the status of loved ones (name, home 
address, phone, next of kin, etc.). 
31 Ensure individual and family support services are provided at the Mass Care facility. 
32 Open and operate co-located pet shelters. 
33 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
34 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
35 Coordinate with Communications and Resources, EOC, and Incident Command to 
provide information regarding the disaster to evacuees and the public. 
36 Coordinate with law enforcement to identify the process of handling parolees, registered 
sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
37 Coordinate with the State and community resources to identify short-term and long-term 
housing options. 
38 Coordinate with the EOC and private sector to provide meals and necessary supplies to 
shelter residents and staff. 
39 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
40 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
41 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
42 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
43 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
44 Provide proper identification for pets and companion animals to facilitate their post-event 
retrieval by owners or owner's designated agents. 
45 If more than one shift of Reception & Mass Care Coordinators is needed, prepare and 
post a shift schedule. 
46 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying field personnel, affected 
jurisdictions, and higher levels of government. 
47 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the date and time. 
48 Generate detailed information on transit needs and logistics for dissemination to other 
affected or participating entities. 
49 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical Services to ensure evacuees are transported 
appropriately. 
50 MCDEM will keep a separate shelter list of the same ‘preferred’ shelters that the 
American Red Cross keeps up-to-date via the electronic National Shelter System. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations.

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2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Reception & Mass Care operations. 
6 
Prepare Reception & Mass Care After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement from recovery activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
9 
Provide public information regarding safe re-entry to damaged areas. 
10 Coordinate with the State and community resources for long-term housing resources for 
the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
11 Have centralized Recovery Information Center and call center staffed to provide people 
with information on recovery, returns to affected areas, housing status, etc. 
12 Form a long-term recovery assistance team to help identify current assistance to 
individuals and families, and identify any unmet needs. 
13 In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended 
minors if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
14 Implement plan for ending long-term feeding and shelter operations with a timeline as 
alternatives become available. 
15 Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
7 
Coordinate with insurers habitat damage mitigation, including demolition and rebuilding 
plans. 
8 
Organize and maintain access and operations plans for shelters of last resort and 
spillover shelters. 
9 
Run simulations of emergency plans for responses to shelter disease outbreak or 
radiological contamination. 
10 Track success of repopulation in affected areas, scrutinizing timing, risk of injury, traffic 
bottlenecks, and similar impacts. 
11 Evaluate medical staffing to determine if levels were adequate and seek ways of 
improving shelter medical care. 
12 Assist communities in recovery and resiliency planning. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations.

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4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
8 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate with public safety and law enforcement to identify the process of handling 
parolees, registered sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
2 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
3 Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
4 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate the care of unattended minors with the appropriate government agencies. 
2 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
3 Coordinate with law enforcement to identify the process of handling parolees, registered 
sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended minors 
if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Identify liaisons for school districts to plan safe passage of busses and evacuation of 
school sites. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
2 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Prepare Reception & Mass Care After Action Report (AAR).

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Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Generate detailed information on transit needs and logistics for dissemination to other 
affected or participating entities. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Provide public information regarding safe re-entry to damaged areas. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Maintain training and certification with appropriate agencies for regulations including 
HIPAA and confidential information transfer that is governed by privacy laws. 
2 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with health 
departments in a health crisis requiring mass care. 
3 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with public 
safety, fire, and law enforcement personnel in the event of a mass care situation. 
4 
Practice the protocols for situations where mass care is needed in the context of a public 
health or a public safety crisis. 
5 
Designate contacts at local mass care facilities who will activate for the reception of 
people during emergencies. 
6 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and coordinate appropriate resources through 
Mass Care. 
7 
Consider the impact of disaster types on the whole community, including animals. 
8 
Implement a public education campaign regarding the importance of having a family 
disaster plan and 72-hour preparedness kit. 
9 
Understand the chain of command if regional or federal first responders have overlapping 
responsibilities in a mass care situation. 
10 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the EM 
Director. 
11 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability. 
12 Verify availability of shelter space for a prolonged period of time (up to 90 days). 
13 Identify alternate or backup communications systems.

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14 Identify alternate clinics, hospitals, shelters, and coordination facilities for situations 
requiring mass medical care. 
15 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring community officials. 
16 
Establish pre-designated shelters that are in compliance with FEMA and ADA 
requirements. In the absence of available ADA compliant shelters, establish procedures 
to offer reasonable accommodations to AFN populations. 
17 
Coordinate with public safety and law enforcement to identify the process of handling 
parolees, registered sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting 
requirements. 
18 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
19 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
20 Consider necessary forms of emergency financial assistance, and plan to coordinate with 
charities, NGOs, local, and regional funding sources. 
21 Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations). 
22 Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
23 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
24 Develop and maintain a Mass Fatality Plan which includes transport, body bags, and 
mortuary capacity accounted for, and designate mortuary overflow centers. 
25 Develop feeding plans in conjunction with approved food vendors, preferably those with 
existing government contracts. 
26 Consider implementing special burn units, and other situation specific medical triage, to 
deal with mass care needs after fire or HAZMAT events. 
27 Designate plans for the coordination of distributing medical materials with medical 
shelters and personnel. 
28 Identify liaisons for school districts to plan safe passage of busses and evacuation of 
school sites. 
29 Coordinate planning with mass care facilities for pre-established embarkation and 
departure points. 
30 Establish family reunification processes. 
31 Pharmaceutical requirements for persons with disabilities, access and functional needs 
are coordinated by Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). 
32 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
33 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Establish and staff reception centers while waiting for shelters to open as appropriate. 
3 
Provide appropriate Mass Care information (number of occupants, meals served, etc.) to 
the information processing section in the EOC. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Alert persons and organizations identified in the mass care resource list about the 
possible need for services and facilities. 
7 
Maintain a list of available Mass Care facilities. 
8 
Coordinate the care of unattended minors with the appropriate government agencies. 
9 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers.

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10 Coordinate the necessary actions to ensure mass care facilities are opened and staffed. 
11 Provide functional support to AFN populations within emergency shelters. 
12 Consider the availability of outside shelters to house displaced persons if area facilities 
are full. 
13 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
14 Distribute supplies as appropriate. 
15 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
16 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
17 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
18 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency, locate 
alternative suppliers, and present options to the EOC Director. 
19 Recommend to the EOC Director the number and locations of mass care facilities to be 
opened. 
20 Identify and provide staff to support shelter operations. This includes activation, staffing 
and management of shelter operations. 
21 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
22 Coordinate with the appropriate staff to establish communications, mark routes to the 
Mass Care facilities, and establish traffic control systems. 
23 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
24 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
26 Estimate number of evacuees needing mass care. 
27 Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of secondary effect 
threats, and/or located on high ground. 
28 Ensure each mass care facility has a highly visible identity marker and sign that identifies 
its location. 
29 Provide canteen service and rest facilities to first responders as needed. 
30 
Collect information from Mass Care Facility Managers to support the jurisdiction's efforts 
to respond to inquiries from family members about the status of loved ones (name, home 
address, phone, next of kin, etc.). 
31 Ensure individual and family support services are provided at the Mass Care facility. 
32 Open and operate co-located pet shelters. 
33 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
34 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
35 Coordinate with Communications and Resources, EOC, and Incident Command to 
provide information regarding the disaster to evacuees and the public. 
36 Coordinate with law enforcement to identify the process of handling parolees, registered 
sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
37 Coordinate with the State and community resources to identify short-term and long-term 
housing options. 
38 Coordinate with the EOC and private sector to provide meals and necessary supplies to 
shelter residents and staff.

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39 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
40 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
41 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
42 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
43 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
44 Provide proper identification for pets and companion animals to facilitate their post-event 
retrieval by owners or owner's designated agents. 
45 If more than one shift of Reception & Mass Care Coordinators is needed, prepare and 
post a shift schedule. 
46 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying field personnel, affected 
jurisdictions, and higher levels of government. 
47 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the date and time. 
48 Generate detailed information on transit needs and logistics for dissemination to other 
affected or participating entities. 
49 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical Services to ensure evacuees are transported 
appropriately. 
50 MCDEM will keep a separate shelter list of the same ‘preferred’ shelters that the 
American Red Cross keeps up-to-date via the electronic National Shelter System. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Reception & Mass Care operations. 
6 
Prepare Reception & Mass Care After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement from recovery activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
9 
Provide public information regarding safe re-entry to damaged areas. 
10 Coordinate with the State and community resources for long-term housing resources for 
the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
11 Have centralized Recovery Information Center and call center staffed to provide people 
with information on recovery, returns to affected areas, housing status, etc. 
12 Form a long-term recovery assistance team to help identify current assistance to 
individuals and families, and identify any unmet needs. 
13 In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended 
minors if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
14 Implement plan for ending long-term feeding and shelter operations with a timeline as 
alternatives become available. 
15 Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities.

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2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
7 
Coordinate with insurers habitat damage mitigation, including demolition and rebuilding 
plans. 
8 
Organize and maintain access and operations plans for shelters of last resort and 
spillover shelters. 
9 
Run simulations of emergency plans for responses to shelter disease outbreak or 
radiological contamination. 
10 Track success of repopulation in affected areas, scrutinizing timing, risk of injury, traffic 
bottlenecks, and similar impacts. 
11 Evaluate medical staffing to determine if levels were adequate and seek ways of 
improving shelter medical care. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
8 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Maintain training and certification with appropriate agencies for regulations including 
HIPAA and confidential information transfer that is governed by privacy laws. 
2 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with health 
departments in a health crisis requiring mass care. 
3 
Prepare for inter-agency cooperation by practicing response coordination with public 
safety, fire, and law enforcement personnel in the event of a mass care situation. 
4 
Practice the protocols for situations where mass care is needed in the context of a public 
health or a public safety crisis. 
5 
Designate contacts at local mass care facilities who will activate for the reception of 
people during emergencies. 
6 
Anticipate potential needs or problems and coordinate appropriate resources through 
Mass Care. 
7 
Consider the impact of disaster types on the whole community, including animals.

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8 
Implement a public education campaign regarding the importance of having a family 
disaster plan and 72-hour preparedness kit. 
9 
Understand the chain of command if regional or federal first responders have overlapping 
responsibilities in a mass care situation. 
10 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the EM 
Director. 
11 
Conduct shelter assessments (prior to disasters) with local officials, Public Health, and 
other relevant agencies, to ensure suitability for the whole community and operational 
viability. 
12 Verify availability of shelter space for a prolonged period of time (up to 90 days). 
13 Identify alternate or backup communications systems. 
14 Identify alternate clinics, hospitals, shelters, and coordination facilities for situations 
requiring mass medical care. 
15 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring community officials. 
16 
Establish pre-designated shelters that are in compliance with FEMA and ADA 
requirements. In the absence of available ADA compliant shelters, establish procedures 
to offer reasonable accommodations to AFN populations. 
17 
Coordinate with public safety and law enforcement to identify the process of handling 
parolees, registered sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting 
requirements. 
18 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
19 If necessary to send evacuees to another jurisdiction, make sure Mutual Aid Agreements 
are in effect. 
20 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
21 Consider necessary forms of emergency financial assistance, and plan to coordinate with 
charities, NGOs, local, and regional funding sources. 
22 Consider and address problems raised by mass-housing in a situation where disease 
outbreaks are likely to occur (flooding, homeless, itinerant, or refugee populations). 
23 Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
24 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
25 Develop and maintain a Mass Fatality Plan which includes transport, body bags, and 
mortuary capacity accounted for, and designate mortuary overflow centers. 
26 Plan for emergency pharmaceutical supplies needed across different, common types of 
mass care situations. 
27 Develop feeding plans in conjunction with approved food vendors, preferably those with 
existing government contracts. 
28 Consider storage plans for canned goods, shelf-stable meals, shakes, and similar instant 
or near-instant consumables. 
29 Consider implementing special burn units, and other situation specific medical triage, to 
deal with mass care needs after fire or HAZMAT events. 
30 Designate plans for the coordination of distributing medical materials with medical 
shelters and personnel. 
31 Identify liaisons for school districts to plan safe passage of busses and evacuation of 
school sites. 
32 Coordinate planning with mass care facilities for pre-established embarkation and 
departure points. 
33 Establish family reunification processes. 
34 Pharmaceutical requirements for persons with disabilities, access and functional needs 
are coordinated by Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH).

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35 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
36 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Establish and staff reception centers while waiting for shelters to open as appropriate. 
3 
Provide appropriate Mass Care information (number of occupants, meals served, etc.) to 
the information processing section in the EOC. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Alert persons and organizations identified in the mass care resource list about the 
possible need for services and facilities. 
7 
Maintain a list of available Mass Care facilities. 
8 
Coordinate the care of unattended minors with the appropriate government agencies. 
9 
Coordinate food, hygiene, and medical exigencies for shelter populations in conjunction 
with shelter medical staff and volunteers. 
10 Coordinate the necessary actions to ensure mass care facilities are opened and staffed. 
11 Provide functional support to AFN populations within emergency shelters. 
12 Consider the availability of outside shelters to house displaced persons if area facilities 
are full. 
13 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
14 Distribute supplies as appropriate. 
15 Identify any needed specialized resources that are unavailable to responding entities. 
16 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
17 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
18 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency, locate 
alternative suppliers, and present options to the EOC Director. 
19 Recommend to the EOC Director the number and locations of mass care facilities to be 
opened. 
20 Identify and provide staff to support shelter operations. This includes activation, staffing 
and management of shelter operations. 
21 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
22 Coordinate with the appropriate staff to establish communications, mark routes to the 
Mass Care facilities, and establish traffic control systems. 
23 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
24 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
26 Estimate number of evacuees needing mass care. 
27 Identify undamaged mass care facilities that are also out of the way of secondary effect 
threats, and/or located on high ground. 
28 Ensure each mass care facility has a highly visible identity marker and sign that identifies 
its location. 
29 Provide canteen service and rest facilities to first responders as needed.

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30 
Collect information from Mass Care Facility Managers to support the jurisdiction's efforts 
to respond to inquiries from family members about the status of loved ones (name, home 
address, phone, next of kin, etc.). 
31 Ensure individual and family support services are provided at the Mass Care facility. 
32 Open and operate co-located pet shelters. 
33 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
34 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
35 Coordinate with Communications and Resources, EOC, and Incident Command to 
provide information regarding the disaster to evacuees and the public. 
36 Coordinate with law enforcement to identify the process of handling parolees, registered 
sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
37 Coordinate with the State and community resources to identify short-term and long-term 
housing options. 
38 Coordinate with the EOC and private sector to provide meals and necessary supplies to 
shelter residents and staff. 
39 Ensure that opened mass care facilities are upwind or out of range of any hazardous 
materials release location. 
40 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
41 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
42 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
43 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
44 Provide proper identification for pets and companion animals to facilitate their post-event 
retrieval by owners or owner's designated agents. 
45 If more than one shift of Reception & Mass Care Coordinators is needed, prepare and 
post a shift schedule. 
46 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying field personnel, affected 
jurisdictions, and higher levels of government. 
47 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the date and time. 
48 Generate detailed information on transit needs and logistics for dissemination to other 
affected or participating entities. 
49 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical Services to ensure evacuees are transported 
appropriately. 
50 MCDEM will keep a separate shelter list of the same ‘preferred’ shelters that the 
American Red Cross keeps up-to-date via the electronic National Shelter System. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
5 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency Reception & Mass Care operations. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement from recovery activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Provide public information regarding safe re-entry to damaged areas.

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9 
Coordinate with the State and community resources for long-term housing resources for 
the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
10 Have centralized Recovery Information Center and call center staffed to provide people 
with information on recovery, returns to affected areas, housing status, etc. 
11 Form a long-term recovery assistance team to help identify current assistance to 
individuals and families, and identify any unmet needs. 
12 In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended 
minors if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
13 Implement plan for ending long-term feeding and shelter operations with a timeline as 
alternatives become available. 
14 Maintain and operate efficient, clear transfer plans for repopulation of nursing homes, 
hospitals, and any other assisted living facilities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
7 
Coordinate with insurers habitat damage mitigation, including demolition and rebuilding 
plans. 
8 
Organize and maintain access and operations plans for shelters of last resort and 
spillover shelters. 
9 
Run simulations of emergency plans for responses to shelter disease outbreak or 
radiological contamination. 
10 Track success of repopulation in affected areas, scrutinizing timing, risk of injury, traffic 
bottlenecks, and similar impacts. 
11 Evaluate medical staffing to determine if levels were adequate and seek ways of 
improving shelter medical care. 
12 Assist communities in recovery and resiliency planning. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
8 
Ensure the Public Information Officer (PIO) and communications staff can effectively 
disseminate transit stoppage information to the public.

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Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Identify liaisons for school districts to plan safe passage of busses and evacuation of 
school sites. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
2 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate with public safety and law enforcement to identify the process of handling 
parolees, registered sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
2 Identify procedures for handling and providing for unaccompanied minors in shelters. 
3 Organize plans for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
4 Designate facilities for quarantine and special situation mass care. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate the care of unattended minors with the appropriate government agencies. 
2 Coordinate with law enforcement to provide security at shelters. 
3 Coordinate with law enforcement to identify the process of handling parolees, registered 
sex offenders, and other individuals with legal reporting requirements. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 In conjunction with social service agencies - planning for further care of unattended minors 
if parents/guardians have not been found by the end of the emergency. 
Protection Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
 
United States Army Corps of Engineers 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
 
United States Department of Transportation 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Coordinate with the Transportation and Resources Coordinator for supplies needed and 
ensure each Mass Care facility receives its supplies. 
2 Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to create and obtain transportation and 
resources to for the whole community which includes AFN populations. 
 
Valley Metro/RPTA 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 If necessary to send evacuees to another jurisdiction, make sure Mutual Aid Agreements 
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2 Identify liaisons for school districts to plan safe passage of busses and evacuation of 
school sites. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 6 - Mass Care 
1 Generate detailed information on transit needs and logistics for dissemination to other 
affected or participating entities. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 6 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage expenses 
relevant to an event. 
  
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
  
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Finance 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Finance 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Human Resources 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of ESF 7 is to acquire the necessary resources to support disaster 
operations. This process includes providing fiscal and logistical managerial support 
through timely and efficient acquisition and distribution of resources, purchasing, 
contracting, renting and leasing of supplies and equipment. Also included are the roles 
of providing coordination of the documentation of reimbursable expenditures as 
determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 7 provides the operational framework for the resource management activities within 
the scope of this function, to include: 
   
a. EOC logistics section operations 
b. Resource identification 
c. Resource procurement 
d. Resource coordination 
e. Facilities and logistics 
f. Personnel augmentation 
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II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. ESF 7 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology and the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System, and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, coordination, 
and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City Emergency Policy Group, 
Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams (IMTs) to assure a timely 
and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plans (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe ESF 7 capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, ESF 7 will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek, procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. The focal point for all requests for resources will be the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. Resource requests unable to be provided for in ESF 6 will be routed 
to 7. In coordination with Logistics Section, the ESF 7 representative will determine the 
sources of the needed resources. The representative will follow procedures as outlined 
in the Logistics Standard Operating Procedures. These include:  
a. Procurement Process  
i. 
Equipment and materials will be procured from both intra-departmental 
and inter-departmental supplies. Inter-departmental resource requests will 
be submitted through the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
Requests unable to be filled by City inventories are procured from 
commercial vendors. Sources include assets within the City. During 
disaster situations, all resources within the City of Buckeye are 
considered available to support all activities. Coordination for such 
resource reallocation will be accomplished within the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. If necessary, reimbursement will be made 
in accordance with local directives. 
ii. 
If needed supplies and equipment are not available within City 
government resources the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will attempt to purchase or lease them from commercial sources. 
iii. 
When resources cannot be acquired through local sources, commercial 
sources or mutual aid; requests for these items will be made to Maricopa 
County Department of Emergency Management. These requests may be 
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iv. 
School districts have ADA compliant transportation resources with their 
high frequency of wheelchair capable school buses/vehicles. In time of 
disaster or emergency events, school districts may be called upon to 
provide these resources to assist with transportation needs of the whole 
community. 
v. 
Valley Metro/Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) is the 
public transportation provider and the Community Transportation 
Coordinator (CTC). As the CTC, RPTA coordinates ADA compliant 
transportation for Medicaid, Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) program. 
RPTA does not fall under any local, county, state, or tribal jurisdiction; it is 
an independent government contractor organization. In time of 
emergency, RPTA may be called upon to assist with evacuations and 
transportation resources. 
vi. 
The City of Buckeye Finance maintains lists of vendors and suppliers of 
equipment, materials and services needed during disaster response and 
recovery operations. In addition, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center maintains a comprehensive data base of resources 
that may be needed during disasters. In some cases, contingency 
contracts may be written for known critical services or items. 
vii. 
The Arizona Mutual Aid Compact (AzMAC) may be implemented as 
necessary to obtain required goods and services from other jurisdictions. 
viii. 
Contracts for resources or services will be initiated through Annex 7. 
Contracts will be managed by the agency responsible for the support 
provided. 
ix. 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will conduct 
operations in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and 
regulations. 
x. 
In some cases, needed resources may be available thru donations and 
volunteers. Coordination will be maintained between ESF 7 and 15 on a 
continual basis. 
xi. 
Information is disseminated to volunteer groups, vendors and other 
governmental agencies that may supplement local resources in a variety 
of ways. 
b. Transportation requirements which will be coordinated through ESF 1:  
i. 
All available transportation assets will be used to deliver resources to 
affected areas. 
ii. 
Sources include City municipal assets, as well as those belonging to 
private nonprofit organizations. 
iii. 
Existing City resources will be transported to the disaster area by the City 
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iv. 
Commercial vendors are responsible for transportation of their own 
products/services. 
c. Staging Areas. The City of Buckeye has identified staging areas for resources 
brought in to the City. The Staging Areas for the City of Buckeye will be identified 
and announced at the time of the emergency/incident.  
i. 
The City Staging Area is mission tasked and reports to the Logistics 
Section. 
ii. 
The City of Buckeye Finance or his/her designee manages the City 
Staging Area. 
d. Storage Areas. A list of available storage facilities within the area should be pre-
identified in advance of an event. ESF 7 will identify these storage facility 
locations and lease storage space as necessary. The replacement of any 
damaged or destroyed facilities would be accomplished by relocating the affected 
personnel to other City-owned buildings or space obtained as outlined above, 
temporarily until the damaged facilities can be repaired or replaced by City 
personnel or through contractual arrangements secured on an emergency basis.  
i. 
It is the responsibility of agencies receiving loaned property to maintain 
appropriate accountability of items received. 
ii. 
Agencies will monitor and track loaned items. 
iii. 
Documentation will be provided to lending organizations for their records. 
iv. 
Intra-departmental property/equipment requests are documented and 
submitted via ESF 7. 
v. 
The loaning department normally furnishes an operator which is 
responsible for the care and location of the equipment. 
vi. 
The borrowing department is responsible for the return of the equipment 
after the disaster period. 
e. Credentialing, as a threat or event occurs, and the demand for additional 
personnel and specialized assistance is requested the EOC Director/Coordinator 
will issue notifications to any and all staff as necessary. That personnel and 
resources being utilized will need to be credentialed and must be able to show 
some type of completed training/ certification to perform the duties assigned in 
order to reduce liability for their given department prior to being assigned to any 
given event. 
5. Resource directories for contacts toward equipment, materials and personnel may be 
obtained by several avenues such as the local EOC resource manuals, via 
intradepartmental and interdepartmental inventory lists, through coordination by the 
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6. Resource requests and management are handled by the requesting coordinator through 
the ESF 7 coordinator with concurrence by the Finance Section Chief and EOC Director. 
Requests are submitted and routed through the Logistics protocols as defined by the 
local EOC. Requests unable to be met in the local jurisdictions may be procured via the 
State EOC designated coordinator. Coordination of resource allocation is under the 
direct guidance of the Coordinator with final approval by the EOC Director. 
7. Volunteer and donation management the Coordinator or assigned personnel will look 
principally to those private voluntary organizations with established donations systems 
already in place to receive, sort, distribute, and deliver appropriate donated goods to 
those affected by the disaster. 
8. The coordinator should recognize that offers from the public and private sector are 
important resources in response and recovery efforts and must be effectively 
coordinated. In most situations, financial contributions to credible voluntary organizations 
will be encouraged. Other offers of assistance may be in the form of in-kind donations 
(i.e. food, clothing, products, and equipment) or volunteered time.  Such efforts must 
involve inter-agency collaboration among governmental and tribal agencies, voluntary 
agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, the private sector, and 
the media.  
a. If not effectively managed, undesignated in-kind donations can prove detrimental 
to relief efforts. Unplanned deliveries of donated goods to a disaster site can jam 
distribution channels, overwhelm government and voluntary agencies, and 
interfere with response and recovery efforts. 
b. Careful donations management, planning, and strategies will reduce problems 
associated with unsolicited donations. 
9. Tracking resources is an essential duty for key positions in ESF 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 11 
through the coordination of the ESF 7 coordinator and any assigned administrative 
personnel. The coordinator will utilize the proper FEMA Incident Command Forms for 
tracking purposes such as ICS 210, ICS 308. The coordinator should not only focus on 
the mobilization of resources but also the demobilization of resources to minimize the 
financial impact of the event. Offers of undesignated donations will need to be effectively 
coordinated to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to those affected by 
disasters. 
10. Emergency contacting 
B. Direction and Control  
1. ESF's comply with the National Response Framework and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The ESF may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
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3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding resource support for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance/Administration, and Operations Sections at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment each primary and/or support organization 
assisting will retain administrative control over its own resources and personnel, but will 
be under the operational control of the Coordinator for ESF 7. Delegation of mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Finance 
staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section will coordinate resource support with the 
Logistics Section. In addition, ESF 7 will:  
i. 
Operate under the direction of the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department Coordinator. 
ii. 
Operate throughout the emergency, either in the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center, or at a location designated by the 
Logistics Section Chief in coordination with the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department coordinator. 
iii. 
Alert designated primary personnel of possible resource needs and to 
report to the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
iv. 
Maintain liaison with other agencies and interested parties. This will be 
accomplished through the coordination of the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department Coordinator and the Logistics Section Chief. 
v. 
At the tasking of the Logistics Chief, take action if other agencies require 
assistance in obtaining needed items, finds a source for needed items 
and provides to the requesting, the name of the contact person, the price 
and schedule for when the material can be made available at the 
established location. 
vi. 
Unless otherwise directed, and in order to provide resource support when 
needed during disaster operations, and will be staffed on a 24 hour basis 
at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
c. The City of Buckeye Finance will develop and maintain accompanying 
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actions related to emergencies. Primary and support agencies should develop 
and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must be 
compatible with and in support of the overall Emergency Operations Plan. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, 
The National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System, and 
the City of Buckeye EOP. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County Emergency Operations Center, the 
Maricopa County Department of Procurement Services is the designated lead 
agency for county resource services and will provide a liaison to facilitate 
requests for transportation service resources to local Emergency Operations 
Centers. 
b. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains the Emergency Operations Plan and accompanying Appendices, 
ESF’s and Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related 
to emergencies. However, support agencies may develop and maintain their own 
similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support 
of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in compliance 
with the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
"on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or Coordinator for when the City of Buckeye has 
been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. ESF 7 will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is required, the 
coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place on standby, the City of Buckeye Finance will 
implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if necessary, mobilize 
all personnel, facilities, and physical resources likely to be needed, based on the 
emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
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III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Finance 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Establish emergency contracting procedures. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Finance 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Establish emergency contracting procedures. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Identify CIKR (Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources) using FEMA guidelines. 
2 
With the EM Director and Emergency Management combine the current emergency 
priorities with existing resources priorities. 
3 
Establish adequate shift schedules of Resource personnel for greater than 24 hour 
operations. 
4 
If the current Resources staff is not large enough to handle coordination needs or 
problems, make arrangements to expand the staff. 
5 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
6 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Establish contact with private resources that could provide support during an emergency. 
Develop any necessary on-call contracts to provide resources. 
8 
Identify and establish a credentialing or authentication system to be used in a disaster. 
9 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
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10 Establish emergency contracting procedures. 
11 Identify how access will be granted and tracked to critical or limited access sites following 
an incident. 
12 Identify liaison roles with the state and adjacent county Resources Support officials. 
13 Collect, process, and disseminate information to and from the EOC. 
14 Identify how resources are inventoried and tracked. 
15 Identify and establish SOPs for points of distributions and staging areas. 
16 Identify information technology disaster plan to assist in restoration of computer 
resources. 
17 Anticipate potential warning needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate warning 
resources. 
18 Report Resources status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
19 Consider preplanning staging areas, points of distribution, mobilization sites, cross dock 
locations and logistics support bases. 
20 Consider preplanned mutual aid requirements. 
21 Conduct Resource Allocation Planning for all 31 core capabilities. 
22 Consider the jurisdictional mitigation plan defined threats for logistics requirements. 
23 Develop a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resource Support. 
24 Establish Resources Support personnel check-in and check-out procedures as required. 
25 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
26 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Executes a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resources Support. 
3 
Provide support for emergency responders. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
5 
Work with the EOC staff to establish priorities and logistics resource requests according 
to priorities. 
6 
Set specific priorities in consultation with government, policy group, designated officials, 
or the EOC Director. 
7 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
8 
Allocate resources to whole community as prioritized. 
9 
If necessary, establish staging areas, distribution sites and mobilization centers. 
10 Maintain an inventory system to track supplies used during the disaster. 
11 Track resources during incident and ensure equipment maintenance is conducted and 
documented. 
12 Coordinate with Energy to support missions with limited fuel availability. 
13 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
14 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
15 Relocate essential resources outside of threatened area when required. 
16 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, 
sheltering, etc. for the whole community. 
17 Distribute supplies. 
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19 Cooperate with the EOC, incident command, neighboring communities, and regions to 
provide logistics support for larger incidents. 
20 Identify, deploy, demobilize, or direct affiliated or spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers as 
dictated by the situation. 
21 Manage the collection, distribution, or rejection of unsolicited donations. 
22 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
23 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
24 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
25 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
26 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
27 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all logistics activities. 
29 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all Resources Support activities. 
30 Manages, directs, or acts as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for 
supporting base camp contracts. 
31 Provide Resources Support summary information to EOC Director and ESF 5 as 
requested. 
32 Consider demobilization planning as required. 
33 Consider staffing and logistics operations for 24 hour operations. 
34 Develop a logistics plan that supports the IAP. 
35 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
36 Review facility support requirements. 
37 Review ground support requirements including fuel, maintenance and repair of 
equipment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
5 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
6 
Stand down any facilities no longer in use. 
7 
Reallocate supplies or inventory. Dispose of perishable or limited viability supplies. 
8 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
9 
Participates in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement 
Plan (IP). 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process to identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness.

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3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Assess resource capabilities. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises as appropriate. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
10 Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
11 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
2 Identify how access will be granted and tracked to critical or limited access sites following 
an incident. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
3 Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
4 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
5 Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support

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1 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Community Services 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, sheltering, 
etc. for the whole community. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Identify CIKR (Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources) using FEMA guidelines. 
2 
With the EM Director and Emergency Management combine the current emergency 
priorities with existing resources priorities. 
3 
Establish adequate shift schedules of Resource personnel for greater than 24 hour 
operations. 
4 
If the current Resources staff is not large enough to handle coordination needs or 
problems, make arrangements to expand the staff. 
5 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
6 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Establish contact with private resources that could provide support during an emergency. 
Develop any necessary on-call contracts to provide resources. 
8 
Identify and establish a credentialing or authentication system to be used in a disaster. 
9 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
10 Establish emergency contracting procedures. 
11 Identify how access will be granted and tracked to critical or limited access sites following 
an incident. 
12 Identify liaison roles with the state and adjacent county Resources Support officials. 
13 Collect, process, and disseminate information to and from the EOC. 
14 Identify how resources are inventoried and tracked. 
15 Identify and establish SOPs for points of distributions and staging areas. 
16 Identify information technology disaster plan to assist in restoration of computer 
resources. 
17 Anticipate potential warning needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate warning 
resources. 
18 Report Resources status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
19 Consider preplanning staging areas, points of distribution, mobilization sites, cross dock 
locations and logistics support bases. 
20 Consider preplanned mutual aid requirements. 
21 Conduct Resource Allocation Planning for all 31 core capabilities.

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22 Consider the jurisdictional mitigation plan defined threats for logistics requirements. 
23 Develop a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resource Support. 
24 Establish Resources Support personnel check-in and check-out procedures as required. 
25 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
26 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Executes a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resources Support. 
3 
Provide support for emergency responders. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
5 
Work with the EOC staff to establish priorities and logistics resource requests according 
to priorities. 
6 
Set specific priorities in consultation with government, policy group, designated officials, 
or the EOC Director. 
7 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
8 
Allocate resources to whole community as prioritized. 
9 
If necessary, establish staging areas, distribution sites and mobilization centers. 
10 Maintain an inventory system to track supplies used during the disaster. 
11 Track resources during incident and ensure equipment maintenance is conducted and 
documented. 
12 Coordinate with Energy to support missions with limited fuel availability. 
13 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
14 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
15 Relocate essential resources outside of threatened area when required. 
16 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, 
sheltering, etc. for the whole community. 
17 Distribute supplies. 
18 Activate mutual aid agreements as required. 
19 Cooperate with the EOC, incident command, neighboring communities, and regions to 
provide logistics support for larger incidents. 
20 Identify, deploy, demobilize, or direct affiliated or spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers as 
dictated by the situation. 
21 Manage the collection, distribution, or rejection of unsolicited donations. 
22 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
23 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
24 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
25 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
26 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
27 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all logistics activities. 
29 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all Resources Support activities.

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30 Manages, directs, or acts as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for 
supporting base camp contracts. 
31 Provide Resources Support summary information to EOC Director and ESF 5 as 
requested. 
32 Consider demobilization planning as required. 
33 Consider staffing and logistics operations for 24 hour operations. 
34 Develop a logistics plan that supports the IAP. 
35 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
36 Review facility support requirements. 
37 Review ground support requirements including fuel, maintenance and repair of 
equipment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
5 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
6 
Stand down any facilities no longer in use. 
7 
Reallocate supplies or inventory. Dispose of perishable or limited viability supplies. 
8 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
9 
Participates in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement 
Plan (IP). 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process to identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Assess resource capabilities. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises as appropriate. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems.

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8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
10 Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
11 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Executes a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resources Support. 
2 
Provide support for emergency responders. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
4 
Work with the EOC staff to establish priorities and logistics resource requests according 
to priorities. 
5 
Set specific priorities in consultation with government, policy group, designated officials, 
or the EOC Director. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to whole community as prioritized. 
8 
If necessary, establish staging areas, distribution sites and mobilization centers. 
9 
Maintain an inventory system to track supplies used during the disaster. 
10 Track resources during incident and ensure equipment maintenance is conducted and 
documented. 
11 Coordinate with Energy to support missions with limited fuel availability. 
12 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Relocate essential resources outside of threatened area when required. 
15 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, 
sheltering, etc. for the whole community. 
16 Distribute supplies. 
17 Activate mutual aid agreements as required. 
18 Cooperate with the EOC, incident command, neighboring communities, and regions to 
provide logistics support for larger incidents. 
19 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
20 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
21 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
22 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
23 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all logistics activities. 
24 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all Resources Support activities. 
25 Provide Resources Support summary information to EOC Director and ESF 5 as 
requested.

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26 Consider demobilization planning as required. 
27 Consider staffing and logistics operations for 24 hour operations. 
28 Develop a logistics plan that supports the IAP. 
29 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
30 Review facility support requirements. 
31 Review ground support requirements including fuel, maintenance and repair of 
equipment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
3 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
4 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
5 
Stand down any facilities no longer in use. 
6 
Reallocate supplies or inventory. Dispose of perishable or limited viability supplies. 
7 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
8 
Participates in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement 
Plan (IP). 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process to identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Assess resource capabilities. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Identify CIKR (Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources) using FEMA guidelines. 
2 
With the EM Director and Emergency Management combine the current emergency 
priorities with existing resources priorities. 
3 
Establish adequate shift schedules of Resource personnel for greater than 24 hour 
operations. 
4 
If the current Resources staff is not large enough to handle coordination needs or 
problems, make arrangements to expand the staff. 
5 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
6 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
7 
Establish contact with private resources that could provide support during an emergency. 
Develop any necessary on-call contracts to provide resources. 
8 
Identify and establish a credentialing or authentication system to be used in a disaster.

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9 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
10 Establish emergency contracting procedures. 
11 Identify how access will be granted and tracked to critical or limited access sites following 
an incident. 
12 Identify liaison roles with the state and adjacent county Resources Support officials. 
13 Collect, process, and disseminate information to and from the EOC. 
14 Identify how resources are inventoried and tracked. 
15 Identify and establish SOPs for points of distributions and staging areas. 
16 Identify information technology disaster plan to assist in restoration of computer 
resources. 
17 Anticipate potential warning needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate warning 
resources. 
18 Report Resources status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
19 Consider preplanning staging areas, points of distribution, mobilization sites, cross dock 
locations and logistics support bases. 
20 Consider preplanned mutual aid requirements. 
21 Conduct Resource Allocation Planning for all 31 core capabilities. 
22 Consider the jurisdictional mitigation plan defined threats for logistics requirements. 
23 Develop a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resource Support. 
24 Establish Resources Support personnel check-in and check-out procedures as required. 
25 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
26 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Executes a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resources Support. 
3 
Provide support for emergency responders. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
5 
Work with the EOC staff to establish priorities and logistics resource requests according 
to priorities. 
6 
Set specific priorities in consultation with government, policy group, designated officials, 
or the EOC Director. 
7 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
8 
Allocate resources to whole community as prioritized. 
9 
If necessary, establish staging areas, distribution sites and mobilization centers. 
10 Maintain an inventory system to track supplies used during the disaster. 
11 Track resources during incident and ensure equipment maintenance is conducted and 
documented. 
12 Coordinate with Energy to support missions with limited fuel availability. 
13 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
14 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
15 Relocate essential resources outside of threatened area when required. 
16 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, 
sheltering, etc. for the whole community.

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17 Distribute supplies. 
18 Activate mutual aid agreements as required. 
19 Cooperate with the EOC, incident command, neighboring communities, and regions to 
provide logistics support for larger incidents. 
20 Identify, deploy, demobilize, or direct affiliated or spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers as 
dictated by the situation. 
21 Manage the collection, distribution, or rejection of unsolicited donations. 
22 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
23 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
24 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
25 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
26 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
27 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all logistics activities. 
29 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all Resources Support activities. 
30 Manages, directs, or acts as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for 
supporting base camp contracts. 
31 Provide Resources Support summary information to EOC Director and ESF 5 as 
requested. 
32 Consider demobilization planning as required. 
33 Consider staffing and logistics operations for 24 hour operations. 
34 Develop a logistics plan that supports the IAP. 
35 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
36 Review facility support requirements. 
37 Review ground support requirements including fuel, maintenance and repair of 
equipment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
5 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
6 
Stand down any facilities no longer in use. 
7 
Reallocate supplies or inventory. Dispose of perishable or limited viability supplies. 
8 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
9 
Participates in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement 
Plan (IP). 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
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2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Assess resource capabilities. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises as appropriate. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
10 Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
11 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
 
American Red Cross 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Identify, deploy, demobilize, or direct affiliated or spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers as 
dictated by the situation. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
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1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, policy group, designated officials, or 
the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
2 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, sheltering, 
etc. for the whole community. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
2 Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
3 Identify information technology disaster plan to assist in restoration of computer resources. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, sheltering, 
etc. for the whole community. 
2 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on a 
24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, policy group, designated officials, or 
the EOC Director.

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2 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
2 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
3 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
4 
Identify how access will be granted and tracked to critical or limited access sites following 
an incident. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Executes a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resources Support. 
2 
Provide support for emergency responders. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
4 
Work with the EOC staff to establish priorities and logistics resource requests according 
to priorities. 
5 
Set specific priorities in consultation with government, policy group, designated officials, 
or the EOC Director. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to whole community as prioritized. 
8 
If necessary, establish staging areas, distribution sites and mobilization centers. 
9 
Maintain an inventory system to track supplies used during the disaster. 
10 Track resources during incident and ensure equipment maintenance is conducted and 
documented. 
11 Coordinate with Energy to support missions with limited fuel availability. 
12 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Relocate essential resources outside of threatened area when required. 
15 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, 
sheltering, etc. for the whole community. 
16 Distribute supplies. 
17 Activate mutual aid agreements as required. 
18 Cooperate with the EOC, incident command, neighboring communities, and regions to 
provide logistics support for larger incidents. 
19 Manage the collection, distribution, or rejection of unsolicited donations. 
20 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
21 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
22 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
23 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies.

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24 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all logistics activities. 
25 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all Resources Support activities. 
26 Provide Resources Support summary information to EOC Director and ESF 5 as 
requested. 
27 Consider demobilization planning as required. 
28 Consider staffing and logistics operations for 24 hour operations. 
29 Develop a logistics plan that supports the IAP. 
30 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
31 Review facility support requirements. 
32 Review ground support requirements including fuel, maintenance and repair of 
equipment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
3 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
4 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
5 
Stand down any facilities no longer in use. 
6 
Reallocate supplies or inventory. Dispose of perishable or limited viability supplies. 
7 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
8 
Participates in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement 
Plan (IP). 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process to identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Assess resource capabilities. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
2 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
3 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
4 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
5 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
6 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
7 
Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
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Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Identify CIKR (Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources) using FEMA guidelines. 
2 
If the current Resources staff is not large enough to handle coordination needs or 
problems, make arrangements to expand the staff. 
3 
Establish contact with private resources that could provide support during an emergency. 
Develop any necessary on-call contracts to provide resources. 
4 
Identify and establish a credentialing or authentication system to be used in a disaster. 
5 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
6 
Establish emergency contracting procedures. 
7 
Identify how access will be granted and tracked to critical or limited access sites following 
an incident. 
8 
Identify liaison roles with the state and adjacent county Resources Support officials. 
9 
Collect, process, and disseminate information to and from the EOC. 
10 Identify how resources are inventoried and tracked. 
11 Identify and establish SOPs for points of distributions and staging areas. 
12 Identify information technology disaster plan to assist in restoration of computer 
resources. 
13 Anticipate potential warning needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate warning 
resources. 
14 Report Resources status and potential problems to the EM Director. 
15 Consider preplanning staging areas, points of distribution, mobilization sites, cross dock 
locations and logistics support bases. 
16 Consider preplanned mutual aid requirements. 
17 Conduct Resource Allocation Planning for all 31 core capabilities. 
18 Consider the jurisdictional mitigation plan defined threats for logistics requirements. 
19 Develop a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resource Support. 
20 Establish Resources Support personnel check-in and check-out procedures as required. 
21 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
22 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Executes a concept of operations for Logistics Management and Resources Support. 
3 
Provide support for emergency responders. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
5 
Work with the EOC staff to establish priorities and logistics resource requests according 
to priorities. 
6 
Set specific priorities in consultation with government, policy group, designated officials, 
or the EOC Director. 
7 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
8 
Allocate resources to whole community as prioritized. 
9 
If necessary, establish staging areas, distribution sites and mobilization centers. 
10 Maintain an inventory system to track supplies used during the disaster.

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11 Track resources during incident and ensure equipment maintenance is conducted and 
documented. 
12 Coordinate with Energy to support missions with limited fuel availability. 
13 Anticipate potential needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate resources to stand 
by. 
14 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
15 Relocate essential resources outside of threatened area when required. 
16 Obtain resources to assist the evacuation of public information, communication, 
sheltering, etc. for the whole community. 
17 Distribute supplies. 
18 Activate mutual aid agreements as required. 
19 Cooperate with the EOC, incident command, neighboring communities, and regions to 
provide logistics support for larger incidents. 
20 Identify, deploy, demobilize, or direct affiliated or spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers as 
dictated by the situation. 
21 Manage the collection, distribution, or rejection of unsolicited donations. 
22 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
23 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
24 Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications systems. 
25 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
26 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
27 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all logistics activities. 
29 Executes functional coordination and oversight of all Resources Support activities. 
30 Manages, directs, or acts as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for 
supporting base camp contracts. 
31 Provide Resources Support summary information to EOC Director and ESF 5 as 
requested. 
32 Consider demobilization planning as required. 
33 Consider staffing and logistics operations for 24 hour operations. 
34 Develop a logistics plan that supports the IAP. 
35 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
36 Review facility support requirements. 
37 Review ground support requirements including fuel, maintenance and repair of 
equipment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
5 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested.

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6 
Stand down any facilities no longer in use. 
7 
Reallocate supplies or inventory. Dispose of perishable or limited viability supplies. 
8 
Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
9 
Participates in the development of After Action Reports (AAR) and Improvement 
Plan (IP). 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process to identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Assess resource capabilities. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises as appropriate. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
10 Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
11 Analyze key dependencies and interdependences related to logistics and supply chain 
operations. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions.

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2 Identify how access will be granted and tracked to critical or limited access sites following 
an incident. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Provide input to and review the communications plan, the medical plan, and the traffic 
plan. 
Protection Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
3 Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
4 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
5 Implement security training for staff focused on awareness and response. 
 
Salvation Army 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 Identify, deploy, demobilize, or direct affiliated or spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers as 
dictated by the situation. 
 
United States Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 7 - Logistics Management and Resource 
Support 
1 
Cooperate with Transportation to develop strategies for transporting materials through 
restricted areas, quarantine lines, law enforcement checkpoints, and other transportation 
restrictions. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
1. Once the Emergency Declaration is in effect ESF 7, in conjunction with the support 
agencies, assumes the full responsibility for resource support for all departments within 
the guidelines of the Emergency Declaration. 
2. All inter-departmental and a portion of intra-departmental procurement from existing 
inventories is handled on the departmental level with no assistance from ESF 7. If this 
course is pursued, departments are instructed to document all transactions pursuant to 
FEMA audit requirements. 
3. Resources obtained from outside sources (other governmental entities or commercial 
suppliers) are routed through ESF 7 as necessary. 
4. Procurement procedures should be outlined in an "Emergency Purchasing Procedures 
Manual." This manual should be complete with a copy of telephone and fax numbers for 
"emergency vendors" sorted by product or service. These "emergency vendors" should 
have agreed in advance to provide necessary supplies to authorized the City of Buckeye 
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5. Expenditures for cost recovery are documented during the incident and after the incident 
period. All response agencies work with personnel in notifying the City of Buckeye 
Finance of expenditures based on standard accounting procedures. 
6. Each agency is responsible for tracking its own costs associated with operations using 
the standard procedures established by the support agency’s standard accounting and 
tracking procedures. 
7. Each agency is responsible for monitoring staff hours using its own tracking system, and 
requesting financial reimbursement (as applicable) for staff hours incurred in association 
with operations. 
8. The Arizona State Emergency Operations Center through the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center will provide appropriate forms, and provide guidance to 
complete forms for efficient tracking and reimbursement. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Support Agencies: 
American Red Cross 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Arizona Department of Health 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Human Resources 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
City of Buckeye Water Resources 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of ESF 8 is to provide health and medical coordination in support of 
emergency events in the City of Buckeye. It can provide the mechanism for personnel 
and resources to support prevention, preparedness, protection, response, recovery and 
mitigation in support of the primary emergency management objectives. 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 8 is a functional ESF to the City of Buckeye EOP and this ESF describes the 
actions required to coordinate public health and medical services during a disaster. It 
addresses. 
   
a. Local Health Department notification, coordination and response 
b. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) activities 
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d. Mass fatality partnerships in planning 
e. Community planning with other health care providers 
f. Behavioral health (mental health) activities 
2. Most of the agencies involved in public health and medical services activities have 
existing emergency plans and procedures. ESF 8 is not designed to take the place of 
these plans rather it is designed to complement, support and reference existing plans 
and procedures. 
3. ESF 8 supports health and medical response during a biological incident within the 
community. 
4. For this document, public health and medical services include: medical needs 
associated with behavioral health needs of victims and responders, medical needs of "at 
risk" populations, and environmental health concerns associated with activities outlined 
in other portions of the City of Buckeye EOP. 
II. Concept of Operations 
 A. General 
1. ESF 8 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System, and the Incident Command System (ICS). This structure 
and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, and 
coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams 
(IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plan (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding appendices, ESF's and standard operating guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, this ESF will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. When an event is focused in scope to a specific type or response mode (i.e., hospital 
evacuation, biological threat, hazardous materials release, pandemic disease or 
radiological event) technical and subject matter expertise may be provided by an 
appropriate person(s) from a supporting agency with skills pertinent to the type of event, 
who will advise and/or direct operations within the context of the ICS structure. 
5. Throughout the response and recovery periods, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center will evaluate and analyze information regarding medical, health and 
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medical and public health status in the impact area and do contingency planning to meet 
anticipated demands. If additional support is necessary, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center will contact the supporting agencies and other EM's to request 
applicable support activities. 
6. Continuity of Operations 
   
a. Continuity of Operations establishes policies and guidance to ensure the 
essential business functions of the healthcare system in the community are 
continued in the event that a manmade, natural or technological emergency 
disrupts or threatens to disrupt normal business operations. The community 
hospital and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health have established 
a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). The county health department COOP is 
managed through an electronic and cloud based application to ensure access to 
plan during an emergency. It also remains a living document, able to meet the 
most current CPG 201 Hazard analysis and updates. 
b. Reconstitution is the process by which surviving and/or replacement health and 
medical personnel resume normal operations at the original or replacement 
facility. There are three tasks associated with reconstitution: transitioning, 
coordinating and planning, and outlining the procedures. The decision to 
reconstitute will be made by the Incident Commander and as outlined in internal 
plans. Operations may be resumed in phases with the essential functions being 
first priority followed by other functions as resources and personnel allow. 
c. Telecommuting options will be established in advance of the implementation of 
this ESF to facilitate continuity in lab, telephone, record keeping or other Tier I 
Core Capabilities. 
7. Medical Surge 
   
a. In the event of a disaster, it is necessary to use surge capacity to provide 
emergency care and appropriate definitive management of patients. Bed counts 
alone do not determine surge capacity or the ability to care for patients. The 
hospital has internal policies, plans and procedures for patient surge within their 
facilities, including requesting medical material and pharmaceuticals and 
coordinating mass fatality. 
b. The health and medical community has a decontamination plan and access to 
necessary equipment. The health and medical community also have trained 
individuals who can assist and perform decontamination activities for patients 
arriving from the scene of emergencies and disasters. 
c. Health and medical entities have processes and policies for medical surge 
capabilities, these internal plans provide details with internal patient tracking 
procedures. Patients seen as a result of an emergency will be tracked utilizing 
these procedures. The numbers of patients seen, disposition and status of these 
patients will be coordinate throughout the day by ESF 8. Hospitals will follow 
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health and medical organizations will assist in determining the health and 
medical impact of the emergency on the community. 
d. Health and medical entities protect the privacy of individually identifiable health 
information. ESF 8 follows standards to protect information and will utilize internal 
policies for reunification of patients with family. Staff will coordinate efforts, when 
possible, to gather missing persons information from participating health and 
medical partners and response organizations to cross reference with data 
received from ESF 6  Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services. If staff 
recognize a patient identified as missing on the American Red Cross’s Safe and 
Well or another missing person data system provided by another mass care, 
housing, and human service agency, staff will verify to the extent possible the 
validity of their reunification need and, if acceptable, provide the current location 
of the patient to the requesting family member. 
e. In the event individuals are in need of additional transportation to health and 
medical facilities, ESF 8 will coordinate with ESF 1 Transportation. 
f. During a large scale emergency, emergency room departments, treatment 
centers, and other medical clinics across the community may see an influx in 
patients. An Alternate Care Site (ACS) is a community-based location that may 
provide additional treatment area(s) with a minimum specific level of care for 
patients. An ACS may be established at sites where no medical care is usually 
provided or at medical facilities where the usual scope of medical services does 
not normally include large-scale urgent care or traditional inpatient services. If an 
ACS is needed to respond for managing a disaster that creates a surge of 
patients beyond community capabilities, the health and medical entities within the 
City of Buckeye will consider options for ACS sites to care for ill patients who 
would otherwise seek care at hospitals and community health centers. 
g. Through preparedness planning the community has developed regional 
relationships within the health and medical sector. This provides additional 
access to medical surge supply trailers, field hospital trailers, health and medical 
supplies, and specialized equipment which may be necessary for response. The 
ESF 8 coordinator will follow standard procedures for requests in the event these 
assets are needed to support operations and improve the health delivery during 
an emergency. 
8. Epidemiology and Surveillance 
   
a. Maricopa County Department of Public Health is responsible for conducting 
disease surveillance and investigation within Maricopa County and maintains 
access to an electronic disease tracking and surveillance system. 
b. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health conducts disease surveillance 
and investigation activities in partnership with local hospitals, physician’s offices, 
clinics, schools and pharmacies to maintain an overall assessment of disease 
outbreaks or clusters within the county. These activities also provide a reporting 
avenue from these organizations to the City of Buckeye Health Department to 
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also utilizes neighboring counties and state assistance in disease surveillance 
and investigation as part of a coordinated statewide public health system. 
c. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department has identified 
vulnerabilities within the community. In the event of a radiological emergency, 
Reception and Care Center (RCC) guidance is available to assist the City of 
Buckeye with this process and would be used as guidance for population 
monitoring of county residents should a radiological emergency be declared. At 
the RCC, citizens will be asked to provide information regarding their location 
and possible exposure to the radiological emergency. This will assist the City of 
Buckeye Health Department, Arizona Department of Health and Environment 
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in providing appropriate 
surveillance and follow up after this type of emergency. 
9. Fatalities Management 
   
a. The City of Buckeye recognizes the need to organize local agencies and 
resources to plan for and respond to an incident resulting in catastrophic loss of 
life. Natural disasters frequently overwhelm local systems that care for the 
deceased. Consequently, the responsibility for the immediate response falls on 
local organizations and communities. Management of the dead requires 
coordination of body recovery, short and long-term storage, identification, burial 
arrangements, and support of affected population and relatives. 
b. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will coordinate with the 
Maricopa County Medical Examiner, funeral directors, mortuary services, and 
coordinating group(s)/team(s) early during an emergency to ensure required 
resources, assessment activities and the responsible agencies implement 
appropriate plans. 
c. Following an emergency, when requested an in coordination with its partner 
organizations, will assist or help identify resources to support the Maricopa 
County Medical Examiner, medical professionals and law enforcement agencies 
in: 
   
i. 
Tracking and documenting of human remains and associated personal 
effects 
ii. 
Reducing the hazard presented by chemically, biologically or radiological 
contaminated human remains (when indicated and possible) 
iii. 
Establishing temporary morgue facilities 
iv. 
Determining the cause and manner of death. When the determination of 
the cause of a death is held to be in the public interest or a child under 
the age of 18 dies, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner shall be 
notified. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner shall decide if an 
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v. 
Collecting ante mortem data in a compassionate and culturally competent 
fashion from authorized individuals 
vi. 
Performing postmortem data collection and documentation 
vii. 
Identifying human remains using scientific means (e.g., dental, pathology, 
anthropology, fingerprints, and, as indicated, DNA samples. 
viii. 
Preparing, processing and returning human remains and personal effects 
to the authorized person(s) when possible 
ix. 
Providing technical assistance and consultation on fatality management 
and mortuary affairs 
x. 
Coordinating with behavioral health, social workers, counselors, and 
community mental health centers in support of affected population and 
relatives 
d. During an event, first responders will follow appropriate policies, procedures and 
guideline to ensure safety precautions are appropriate and implemented. 
10. Pre-Hospital Care 
   
a. The City of Buckeye promotes local and regional coordination and cooperation in 
emergency pre-hospital care for mass casualty events, including those that 
involve children. During an emergency, pre-hospital care may involve more than 
one jurisdiction, therefore ICS will be used to help standardize organizational 
structure and common terminology and to ensure a useful and flexible 
management system is practical for incidents involving multi-jurisdictional and 
multi-agency response, especially those in the field. 
b. Pre-arrival assessments will be conducted by Emergency Medical Services and 
notification procedures to dispatch, hospitals and other mutual aid partners will 
be activated. 
c. Triage procedures, ambulance diversion guidelines, pediatric guidelines, and 
other community and internal agency plans have been developed and may be 
implemented in response this type of emergency. 
d. Medical mutual aid may be necessary and implemented during a mass casualty 
or large-scale emergency. 
11. Medical Countermeasure Dispensing 
   
a. The primary goal of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health's mass 
dispensing program is to provide lifesaving medical countermeasures to citizens 
and visitors of the City of Buckeye in a timely manner in response to a health and 
medical emergency. This program is led by the Maricopa County Department of 
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medical partner organizations and private companies. The Maricopa County 
Department of Public Health has developed a Mass Dispensing Standard 
Operating Guide (SOG) which will be used during an emergency as a guide for 
providing vaccines and pharmaceuticals at Point of Dispensing (POD) sites for 
the public. 
12. Medical Material Distribution 
   
a. During a time of disaster state and federal medical material and pharmaceuticals 
may be made available to the City of Buckeye. To access these assets, a 
coordinated resource management and requesting process must be in place for 
participating agencies. This process promotes the full utilization of local medical 
equipment and supplies and exhaustion of services available locally. With the 
exhaustion or imminent exhaustion of these local supplies and services, the City 
of Buckeye can make a request to Maricopa County for fulfilment. Procedures for 
requesting medical materials can be found in the Maricopa County Department of 
Public Health Mass Dispensing SOG. 
b. Health and medical entities have processes in place for requesting medical 
countermeasures, including but not limited to the Strategic National Stockpile 
(SNS), CHEMPACK (nerve agent and organophosphate antidotes), and 
Chemical Event Shipping Supply Location (CESSL) program. 
13. Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions 
   
a. In the case of large-scale outbreaks of naturally occurring diseases, like 
pandemic influenza, SARS, MERS, or artificially introduced biological agents in 
connection with bioterrorism, the Maricopa County Department of Public 
Health may also issue advisories or recommendations for the closure of public 
buildings, events and activities. In partnership with local school districts, schools 
may also be dismissed to aid in disease containment measures. Schools also 
maintain pandemic health response plans in their existing EOPs. 
b. When necessary, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will 
coordinate with ESF 13 Public Safety to ensure the safety of public and 
community members related to isolation and quarantine. 
c. The local hospitals maintain an appropriate HVAC system which is an essential 
tool for the control of infection. The hospital has a negative pressure room and 
procedures to keep contaminants and pathogens from reaching surrounding 
areas within the hospital. These procedures are outlined in internal hospital 
policies and will be actives as outlined in these policies to prevent cross-
contaminations from room to room. 
14. Responder Health and Safety 
   
a. Health and medical officials may be requested to provide information related to 
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medical and emergency services sector responders. Officials may be asked to 
serve as subject matter experts and information resources to make health and 
safety recommendations to incident management staff and safety officers. 
b. The City of Buckeye participates in the County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which 
identifies natural hazards that could impact the City of Buckeye. 
c. ESF 8 has or has access to personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the 
safety and health of first responders. 
d. There are counseling services available throughout the community for those 
affected population and responders with behavioral health needs. This is outlined 
under the Behavioral Health section of this ESF. 
15. Volunteer Management 
   
a. Volunteer resources may be available through Arizona Emergency System for 
Advance Registration Volunteer Health Professionals (AZ-ESAR-VHP), 
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), American Red Cross (ARC) 
and other community organizations active in disasters. 
16. Environmental Health 
   
a. Describe the vector and/or animal control responsibilities in the county 
b. Describe capabilities for evaluating structures and area for habitability and other 
environmental health concerns 
c. Describe coordination efforts with public water suppliers to ensure safe drinking 
water to communities 
17. Behavioral Health 
   
a. ESF 8 will coordinate with behavioral health professionals and organizations 
within the county and with the State Coordinator to promote behavioral health 
response and recovery needs. The Coordinator will work with behavioral health, 
social workers, counselors, substance abuse professionals and community 
mental health centers. Behavioral health will also focus on the long term recovery 
responses and facilitation of communicating appropriate and accurate 
information to allay public concerns. 
18. Demobilization and Recovery 
   
a. When the Incident Commander has ordered demobilization, the Coordinator will 
notify health and medical response entities. Each agency should consider their 
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i. 
As needs for personnel decrease, personnel should report to debriefing 
area or standard area of operations as directed by supervisor. Positions 
will deactivate in a phased manner as outlined by internal plans and 
policies. 
ii. 
All equipment and supplies shall be returned or disposed of in compliance 
with recommendations from internal and/or external authorities and 
coordinated by supply unit leader and finance/administration section. 
Health and medical supplies and equipment should be repaired, repacked 
and replaced as needed. 
iii. 
Any plans to salvage, restore and recover the impacted facility will initiate 
upon approval from applicable local, State, and Federal law enforcement 
and emergency service authorities. 
B. Direction and Control 
1. During a state of emergency, the City of Buckeye health and medical response activities 
will be coordinated through the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; which 
will serve as the source of all direction and control. 
2. The City of Buckeye Emergency Manager or designee provides direction and control to 
include mission assignments, mutual aid, contracts for goods and services, and recovery 
and mitigation activities. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding the City of Buckeye 
or regional response are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the Coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance/Administration, and Operations Section Coordinators and staff at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the commander in carrying out the overall 
mission. Resources for response are modular and scalable, depending on the type, size, 
scope and complexity of the emergency or disaster event. 
4. A staffing directory and the Emergency Operations Plan, its accompanying appendices, 
ESF's and standard operating guidelines are maintained by the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department. City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department is 
responsible for ensuring contact information is accurate and ready for response. 
5. Agencies may serve in Field Operations (i.e., Disaster Recovery Center operations, 
intrastate and/or interstate mutual aid assistance, etc.). 
6. When a request for assistance is received by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center it is assigned to the agency or agencies that have the most 
appropriate resources and expertise to accomplish the task. 
7. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will assist in the coordination of 
state response efforts under the provisions of a Governor’s Disaster Declaration. 
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1. City 
   
a. During an actual or potential emergency or disaster, the primary agency of the 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will assign a liaison to the City 
of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center to fill the role of ESF 8 Coordinator. 
During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
support agency staff will work with the coordinating agency to provide support 
that will allow for an appropriate, coordinated and timely response. If additional 
support is required, the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department and 
primary agencies may co-manage ESF 8 activities. 
b. The Coordinator will report to the City of Buckeye Emergency Manager or 
designee. During the response phase, the Coordinator will evaluate and analyze 
information regarding medical and public health assistance requests. 
c. The Coordinator will develop and update assessments of medical and public 
health status in the impact area and do contingency planning to meet anticipated 
demands. 
d. The Coordinator will partner with the ESF 6 Mass Care, Housing, and Human 
Services to support all individuals and organizations regarding mass care 
services, including sheltering that may be required to support disaster response 
and recovery operations in the City of Buckeye. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC, Maricopa County Department 
of Public Health is the designated lead agency for the county and will provide a 
liaison to facilitate requests for public health resources to local Emergency 
Operations Centers (EOC). The county provides supplemental assistance to 
local governments in identifying and meeting the public health and medical needs 
of the affected population of disasters and emergencies. The county concept of 
operations is outlined in the Maricopa County Emergency Operations Plan. 
b. Maricopa County Department of Public Health develops and maintains ESF 8 
Public Health and Medical and accompanying Appendices, ESF’S and Standard 
Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. 
However, support agencies may develop and maintain their own similar 
documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the 
overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in compliance with the 
National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management 
System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications 
1. The City of Buckeye Emergency Management will notify the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department when an area of the City of Buckeye is threatened or has 
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2. The primary agency notified will report to the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center, if so advised or requested by the City of Buckeye Emergency Management. 
3. The Coordinator and/or the City of Buckeye Emergency Management will provide 
notification to support agencies as outlined in internal call down procedures. The 
Coordinator will continue to update those agencies as the situation progresses and upon 
demobilization and recovery. 
E. Actions 
1. Actions carried out by ESF 8 are grouped into phases of emergency management: 
Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills 
and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and 
collaboration between all ESF 8 agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
F. Special Tasks 
1. Hazardous Materials:  
a. Activate provisions for keeping responders and the public informed of the health 
risks created by a Haz-Mat release 
b. Plan and take into consideration the special needs population for the following: 
mobility impairment, visual impairments, deaf or hard of hearing, cognitive 
disabilities and the mentally ill 
c. Designate health and medical facilities that have capabilities to decontaminate 
and medically treat exposed persons and dispose of contaminated items 
(clothing, medical supplies, etc.) 
d. Activate provisions for continued medical surveillance of personnel performing 
decontamination tasks, including radiological monitoring, if appropriate 
e. Coordinate monitoring of water quality and sanitary conditions in the areas 
affected by the Haz-Mat release. 
2. Flooding and Dam Failure:  
a. Work with the Communications and Warning and EPI Coordinators to keep 
people informed of the health and sanitary conditions created by floods. 
Floodwaters may carry untreated sewage, dead animals, disinterred bodies, and 
hazardous materials. 
b. Coordinate teams to monitor water quality and sanitary conditions. 
c. Relocate resources and equipment from the flood area that is needed to assure 
continuation of health and medical services. 
3. Nuclear Attack:  
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b. Activate provisions for continued medical surveillance of persons performing 
essential tasks. 
c. Designate facilities that have radiological capabilities to decontaminate and treat 
exposed people, and dispose of contaminated items (clothing, medical supplies, 
and other waste items). 
4. Mass Casualties  
a. In the event of mass causalities in the City of Buckeye local resources will be 
quickly overwhelmed. The City of Buckeye or City Manager/Mayor will notify the 
Maricopa County Medical Examiner Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI), 
local representative or Field Deputy Medical Investigator (FDMI). The OMI 
representative will:  
i. 
Initiate OMI response 
ii. 
Make an initial assessment 
iii. 
Coordinate with the State EOC 
iv. 
Identify and coordinate with the appropriate law enforcement agency if 
necessary 
v. 
Activate Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams (DMORT) 
vi. 
Directly coordinate with DHS/FEMA 
vii. 
Recovery of remains and personal effects 
viii. 
Examination of remains 
ix. 
Communication with affected population's families 
x. 
Coordination with Federal Support under the National Response 
Guidelines 
5. D.M.O.R.T. (Mortuary Services)  
a. In the event there is a disaster/emergency with multiple deaths, it will be 
necessary to notify the Disaster Mortuary Emergency Operations Center after a 
federal disaster is declared. To make contact with them, dial 1-800-USA-NDMS. 
The activated DMORT will require the following:  
i. 
Minimum of 10,000 square feet (prefer 18,000 square feet) 
ii. 
Water/Sewer 
iii. 
Bio-Hazard Equipment Containers 
iv. 
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v. 
Area that is easy to secure (lock up money, etc.) 
vi. 
Parking lots for rental cars 
vii. 
Good access 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for ESF 8. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are listed first. The Supporting 
Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Ensure adequate EMS coverage throughout the planning area. 
2 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
4 
Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
5 
Anticipate health and medical requirements for AFN populations. 
6 
Identify fatality management capabilities. 
7 
Have working plans for patient transport to all sites, including overflow and out of area. 
8 
Designate alternative sites, extra jurisdictional if needed, for patient capacity exceeding 
capabilities. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care to identify at-risk individuals in advance of, during, and 
following an emergency. 
10 Maintain current MOUs or MOAs. 
11 Identify liaison to communicate with municipal and state health departments. 
12 Identify hospitals' ability to perform decontamination of patients, service animals and 
pets. 
13 Identify behavioral health response capabilities. 
14 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
15 Have a clear press release and mass media protocol for communication to the public 
during emergencies. 
16 Develop procedures to appropriately vet and release casualty and fatality information to 
families. 
17 Participate in the CDC Public Health Preparedness Program. 
18 Credential and badge staff prior to an incident. 
19 Coordinate municipal health departments' emergency response training programs. 
20 Participate in county-wide medical countermeasure planning. 
21 Participate in the Hospital Preparedness Program. 
22 Coordinate credentialing and privileging procedures to utilize volunteer behavioral health 
professional and other staff. 
23 Coordinate behavioral health capabilities of relevant medical first responders. 
24 Coordinate county's behavioral health disaster team in conjunction with local health 
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26 Coordinate activities in preparing at-risk populations for disasters. 
27 Coordinate and maintain family reunification policies or procedures. 
28 
Collaborate with Office of Environmental Public Health, Department of Health and Human 
Services, state environmental protection or quality, and EPA surveillance programs to 
identify environmental health threats. 
29 Collaborate with Department of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, CDC, FDA, and 
related organizations on programs tracking potential pandemics and epidemics. 
30 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
31 Plan for decontamination activities. 
32 Provide vaccinations against preventable diseases including tetanus, influenza, and 
pertussis. 
33 Provide hand washing and other disease prevention campaign activities. 
34 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
35 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate health and medical resource requests with the Incident Commander. 
3 
Coordinate with private sector hospital and EMS services to ensure adequate 
communication during response activities. 
4 
Alert auxiliary or reserve health and medical personnel, if needed. 
5 
Coordinate health support and medical operations and locations for AFN populations 
(ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
6 
Ensure that emergency medical teams responding to a disaster site establish a medical 
command post per local policy and procedure. 
7 
Coordinate with neighboring community health and medical organizations and with state 
and federal officials on matters related to assistance from other governments. 
8 
Rapidly assesses health and medical needs by means of first responder reports, visual 
surveillance, casualty reports and hospital care center informal polling. 
9 
Screen and coordinate with incoming groups such as Disaster Medical Assistance 
Teams (DMAT) and medical volunteers. 
10 Ensure that positive identification and proof of licensure is made for all volunteers. 
11 Maintain a patient-casualty tracking system. 
12 Provide information through the Emergency Public Information Coordinator to the news 
media on the number of injuries, deaths, etc. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Ensure appropriate health and medical services information is made available to the 
information processing section in the EOC. 
15 Help coordinate efforts to respond to inquiries from family members concerned about 
loved ones. 
16 
Coordinate medical operations activities and resource needs for the following: health 
departments, hospitals , EMS, environmental health agencies, pharmacies, behavioral 
health centers and teams, clinics, funeral directors, and coroners. 
17 Coordinate support activities with Mass Care for AFN populations at shelters. 
18 Coordinate provision of prophylaxis, protective gear, and decontamination facilities for 
personnel. 
19 Identify specific health and safety risks for disasters. 
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21 Communicate incident related health and medical information to citizens including at-risk 
populations. 
22 Coordinate surveillance and epidemiological activities of the local health department 
including activities with community partners. 
23 Recommend or determine health-related protective actions. 
24 Activate community alternate care sites. 
25 Operate community alternate care sites or locate willing out of area providers and 
coordinate patient transport to them. 
26 Coordinate fatality management process and requests additional support. 
27 Determine the extent or medical threat of contamination from chemical, radiological or 
infectious agents. 
28 Transport symptomatic individuals to appropriate health facilities prior to their entering 
mass prophylaxis site. 
29 Provide patients with appropriate prophylaxis and maintain inventory control. 
30 
Through monitoring, identify individuals who have an adverse reaction to prescribed 
medication and initiate alternate therapies (coordinate supplies of alternate drugs in 
connection with these cases). 
31 Document and track resources that are committed to specific missions. 
32 Track the injured. 
33 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
34 Activate and conduct municipal mass dispensing campaign priorities and general 
activities. 
35 Activate continuity of operations plan. 
36 Activate and conduct municipalities disease surveillance system. 
37 Recommend or determine health department's protective action. 
38 Provide liaison to communicate between health department and Public Health and 
Medical for emergency related information. 
39 Provide liaison for communication between hospitals and Public Health and Medical 
related to patient numbers and information. 
40 Report incident related injuries to EOC. 
41 Report incident related fatalities to EOC. 
42 Coordinate vector surveillance activities. 
43 Perform vector surveillance activities at local and regional level in conjunction with CDC. 
44 Provide briefs or updates related to vector surveillance activities. 
45 Activate and conduct medical care activities during a disaster. 
46 Activate and conduct medical surge activities: cancellation of elective surgeries, transfer 
of patients, etc. 
47 Activate and perform decontamination of patients, service animals and pets. 
48 If necessary to expand number of triage physicians, consult the Governor's Office about 
waiving specific types of medical malpractice liability during the emergency. 
49 Provide numbers of available beds, resources, medical capabilities and medical 
specialties. 
50 Coordinate mortuary services during an emergency. 
51 Coordinate and activate patient decontamination activities with EMS agencies. 
52 Coordinate and activate behavioral health care activities. 
53 Conduct behavioral health care activities. 
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55 Conduct decontamination activities, in coordination with Hazmat or Fire staff from 
chemical, radiological or biological agents. 
56 Coordinate community outreach to at-risk populations. 
57 Provide communication of at-risk populations' needs to the Coordinator. 
58 Determine the exhausted supplies and resources of emergency response agencies. 
59 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
60 Distribute supplies. 
61 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
62 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
63 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
64 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
65 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
66 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
67 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
68 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
69 For help providing mass medical care and treating displaced populations, coordinate with 
the Red Cross and other charities; designate personnel as liaisons. 
70 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
71 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
72 
Provide critical incident stress management services to the community and to first 
responders. These services may include on-scene support, individual consults, defusing, 
and community briefings. 
73 Upon identification of medical resource shortfalls activate warehousing operations. 
74 After delivery of medical assets to warehouse facility, repackaging pharmaceuticals and 
other assets and distribute to Points of Distribution (PODs) and other health facilities. 
75 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
76 Provide isolation and quarantine information to emergency public information officer or 
Joint Information Center (JIC), if activated, for release. 
77 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resource, notify 
the EOC Director and log date and time. 
78 Coordinate planning for large-scale medical treatment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency health and medical operations. 
4 
Prepare Health and Medical After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Activate family reunification policies or procedures to be used by Medical Response. 
6 
Record damage assessment information. 
7 
Coordinate with health and medical sector agencies submitting response and recovery 
information to emergency management. 
8 
Conduct and monitor health effects post-disaster. 
9 
Provide public health input into community recovery affairs. 
10 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
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12 Inspect food service establishments prior to resuming business. 
13 Restore water and wastewater capabilities in coordination with, providing testing and 
delivery system integrity inspection. 
14 Assist at-risk populations in recovering from disasters including programs provided. 
15 Maintain post-event exposure logs, rosters of patients and personnel for hazardous 
material or pathogen exposure. 
16 Coordinate the transition from trauma and emergency care to subsequent chronic needs 
patient surge. 
17 Replenish vaccine, antitoxin, and such special-situation pharmaceutical products as 
needed. 
18 Coordinate with Strategic National Stockpile as needed. 
19 Refer personnel to mental health professionals for PTSD screening or debriefing as 
needed. 
20 Refer patients to local mental health professional upon determination of the need for 
further psychological assessment or treatment. 
21 As warehousing activities diminish, activate plan to recover unused medical resources 
and return to steady state. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
2 
In conjunction with food industry and FDA participate in warning and recall of dangerous 
or contaminated products. 
3 
Collect and implement mitigation strategies from experts including toxicologists, 
epidemiologists , radiation protection services, etc. 
4 
Coordinate with local health departments to identify and control vectors that may transmit 
the disease which caused the emergency. 
5 
Monitor the course and population characteristics of a recognized outbreak, monitor 
containment or reservoir populations. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
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2 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
4 
Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
5 
Anticipate health and medical requirements for AFN populations. 
6 
Identify fatality management capabilities. 
7 
Have working plans for patient transport to all sites, including overflow and out of area. 
8 
Designate alternative sites, extra jurisdictional if needed, for patient capacity exceeding 
capabilities. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care to identify at-risk individuals in advance of, during, and 
following an emergency. 
10 Maintain current MOUs or MOAs. 
11 Identify liaison to communicate with municipal and state health departments. 
12 Identify hospitals' ability to perform decontamination of patients, service animals and 
pets. 
13 Identify behavioral health response capabilities. 
14 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
15 Have a clear press release and mass media protocol for communication to the public 
during emergencies. 
16 Develop procedures to appropriately vet and release casualty and fatality information to 
families. 
17 Participate in the CDC Public Health Preparedness Program. 
18 Credential and badge staff prior to an incident. 
19 Coordinate municipal health departments' emergency response training programs. 
20 Participate in county-wide medical countermeasure planning. 
21 Participate in the Hospital Preparedness Program. 
22 Coordinate credentialing and privileging procedures to utilize volunteer behavioral health 
professional and other staff. 
23 Coordinate behavioral health capabilities of relevant medical first responders. 
24 Coordinate county's behavioral health disaster team in conjunction with local health 
departments. 
25 Coordinate community medication dispensing activities. 
26 Coordinate activities in preparing at-risk populations for disasters. 
27 Coordinate and maintain family reunification policies or procedures. 
28 
Collaborate with Office of Environmental Public Health, Department of Health and Human 
Services, state environmental protection or quality, and EPA surveillance programs to 
identify environmental health threats. 
29 Collaborate with Department of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, CDC, FDA, and 
related organizations on programs tracking potential pandemics and epidemics. 
30 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
31 Plan for decontamination activities. 
32 Provide vaccinations against preventable diseases including tetanus, influenza, and 
pertussis. 
33 Provide hand washing and other disease prevention campaign activities. 
34 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
35 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services

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1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate health and medical resource requests with the Incident Commander. 
3 
Coordinate with private sector hospital and EMS services to ensure adequate 
communication during response activities. 
4 
Alert auxiliary or reserve health and medical personnel, if needed. 
5 
Coordinate health support and medical operations and locations for AFN populations 
(ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
6 
Ensure that emergency medical teams responding to a disaster site establish a medical 
command post per local policy and procedure. 
7 
Coordinate with neighboring community health and medical organizations and with state 
and federal officials on matters related to assistance from other governments. 
8 
Rapidly assesses health and medical needs by means of first responder reports, visual 
surveillance, casualty reports and hospital care center informal polling. 
9 
Screen and coordinate with incoming groups such as Disaster Medical Assistance 
Teams (DMAT) and medical volunteers. 
10 Ensure that positive identification and proof of licensure is made for all volunteers. 
11 Maintain a patient-casualty tracking system. 
12 Provide information through the Emergency Public Information Coordinator to the news 
media on the number of injuries, deaths, etc. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Ensure appropriate health and medical services information is made available to the 
information processing section in the EOC. 
15 Help coordinate efforts to respond to inquiries from family members concerned about 
loved ones. 
16 
Coordinate medical operations activities and resource needs for the following: health 
departments, hospitals , EMS, environmental health agencies, pharmacies, behavioral 
health centers and teams, clinics, funeral directors, and coroners. 
17 Coordinate support activities with Mass Care for AFN populations at shelters. 
18 Coordinate provision of prophylaxis, protective gear, and decontamination facilities for 
personnel. 
19 Identify specific health and safety risks for disasters. 
20 Coordinate with Logistics for requesting resources. 
21 Communicate incident related health and medical information to citizens including at-risk 
populations. 
22 Coordinate surveillance and epidemiological activities of the local health department 
including activities with community partners. 
23 Recommend or determine health-related protective actions. 
24 Activate community alternate care sites. 
25 Operate community alternate care sites or locate willing out of area providers and 
coordinate patient transport to them. 
26 Coordinate fatality management process and requests additional support. 
27 Determine the extent or medical threat of contamination from chemical, radiological or 
infectious agents. 
28 Transport symptomatic individuals to appropriate health facilities prior to their entering 
mass prophylaxis site. 
29 Provide patients with appropriate prophylaxis and maintain inventory control.

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30 
Through monitoring, identify individuals who have an adverse reaction to prescribed 
medication and initiate alternate therapies (coordinate supplies of alternate drugs in 
connection with these cases). 
31 Document and track resources that are committed to specific missions. 
32 Track the injured. 
33 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
34 Activate and conduct municipal mass dispensing campaign priorities and general 
activities. 
35 Activate continuity of operations plan. 
36 Activate and conduct municipalities disease surveillance system. 
37 Recommend or determine health department's protective action. 
38 Provide liaison to communicate between health department and Public Health and 
Medical for emergency related information. 
39 Provide liaison for communication between hospitals and Public Health and Medical 
related to patient numbers and information. 
40 Report incident related injuries to EOC. 
41 Report incident related fatalities to EOC. 
42 Coordinate vector surveillance activities. 
43 Perform vector surveillance activities at local and regional level in conjunction with CDC. 
44 Provide briefs or updates related to vector surveillance activities. 
45 Activate and conduct medical care activities during a disaster. 
46 Activate and conduct medical surge activities: cancellation of elective surgeries, transfer 
of patients, etc. 
47 Activate and perform decontamination of patients, service animals and pets. 
48 If necessary to expand number of triage physicians, consult the Governor's Office about 
waiving specific types of medical malpractice liability during the emergency. 
49 Provide numbers of available beds, resources, medical capabilities and medical 
specialties. 
50 Coordinate mortuary services during an emergency. 
51 Coordinate and activate patient decontamination activities with EMS agencies. 
52 Coordinate and activate behavioral health care activities. 
53 Conduct behavioral health care activities. 
54 Dispose of medical supplies. 
55 Conduct decontamination activities, in coordination with Hazmat or Fire staff from 
chemical, radiological or biological agents. 
56 Coordinate community outreach to at-risk populations. 
57 Provide communication of at-risk populations' needs to the Coordinator. 
58 Determine the exhausted supplies and resources of emergency response agencies. 
59 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
60 Distribute supplies. 
61 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
62 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
63 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
64 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
65 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations.

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66 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
67 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
68 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
69 For help providing mass medical care and treating displaced populations, coordinate with 
the Red Cross and other charities; designate personnel as liaisons. 
70 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
71 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
72 
Provide critical incident stress management services to the community and to first 
responders. These services may include on-scene support, individual consults, defusing, 
and community briefings. 
73 Upon identification of medical resource shortfalls activate warehousing operations. 
74 After delivery of medical assets to warehouse facility, repackaging pharmaceuticals and 
other assets and distribute to Points of Distribution (PODs) and other health facilities. 
75 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
76 Provide isolation and quarantine information to emergency public information officer or 
Joint Information Center (JIC), if activated, for release. 
77 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resource, notify 
the EOC Director and log date and time. 
78 Coordinate planning for large-scale medical treatment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency health and medical operations. 
4 
Prepare Health and Medical After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Activate family reunification policies or procedures to be used by Medical Response. 
6 
Record damage assessment information. 
7 
Coordinate with health and medical sector agencies submitting response and recovery 
information to emergency management. 
8 
Conduct and monitor health effects post-disaster. 
9 
Provide public health input into community recovery affairs. 
10 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
11 Report damage to hospitals. 
12 Inspect food service establishments prior to resuming business. 
13 Restore water and wastewater capabilities in coordination with, providing testing and 
delivery system integrity inspection. 
14 Assist at-risk populations in recovering from disasters including programs provided. 
15 Maintain post-event exposure logs, rosters of patients and personnel for hazardous 
material or pathogen exposure. 
16 Coordinate the transition from trauma and emergency care to subsequent chronic needs 
patient surge. 
17 Replenish vaccine, antitoxin, and such special-situation pharmaceutical products as 
needed. 
18 Coordinate with Strategic National Stockpile as needed. 
19 Refer personnel to mental health professionals for PTSD screening or debriefing as 
needed.

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20 Refer patients to local mental health professional upon determination of the need for 
further psychological assessment or treatment. 
21 As warehousing activities diminish, activate plan to recover unused medical resources 
and return to steady state. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
2 
In conjunction with food industry and FDA participate in warning and recall of dangerous 
or contaminated products. 
3 
Collect and implement mitigation strategies from experts including toxicologists, 
epidemiologists , radiation protection services, etc. 
4 
Coordinate with local health departments to identify and control vectors that may transmit 
the disease which caused the emergency. 
5 
Monitor the course and population characteristics of a recognized outbreak, monitor 
containment or reservoir populations. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Supporting: American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
2 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
3 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Coordinate support activities with Mass Care for AFN populations at shelters. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Collaborate with Office of Environmental Public Health, Department of Health and Human 
Services, state environmental protection or quality, and EPA surveillance programs to 
identify environmental health threats. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Health

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Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Ensure adequate EMS coverage throughout the planning area. 
2 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
4 
Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
5 
Anticipate health and medical requirements for AFN populations. 
6 
Identify fatality management capabilities. 
7 
Have working plans for patient transport to all sites, including overflow and out of area. 
8 
Designate alternative sites, extra jurisdictional if needed, for patient capacity exceeding 
capabilities. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care to identify at-risk individuals in advance of, during, and 
following an emergency. 
10 Maintain current MOUs or MOAs. 
11 Identify liaison to communicate with municipal and state health departments. 
12 Identify hospitals' ability to perform decontamination of patients, service animals and 
pets. 
13 Identify behavioral health response capabilities. 
14 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
15 Have a clear press release and mass media protocol for communication to the public 
during emergencies. 
16 Develop procedures to appropriately vet and release casualty and fatality information to 
families. 
17 Participate in the CDC Public Health Preparedness Program. 
18 Credential and badge staff prior to an incident. 
19 Coordinate municipal health departments' emergency response training programs. 
20 Participate in county-wide medical countermeasure planning. 
21 Participate in the Hospital Preparedness Program. 
22 Coordinate credentialing and privileging procedures to utilize volunteer behavioral health 
professional and other staff. 
23 Coordinate behavioral health capabilities of relevant medical first responders. 
24 Coordinate county's behavioral health disaster team in conjunction with local health 
departments. 
25 Coordinate community medication dispensing activities. 
26 Coordinate activities in preparing at-risk populations for disasters. 
27 Coordinate and maintain family reunification policies or procedures. 
28 
Collaborate with Office of Environmental Public Health, Department of Health and Human 
Services, state environmental protection or quality, and EPA surveillance programs to 
identify environmental health threats. 
29 Collaborate with Department of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, CDC, FDA, and 
related organizations on programs tracking potential pandemics and epidemics. 
30 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
31 Plan for decontamination activities. 
32 Provide vaccinations against preventable diseases including tetanus, influenza, and 
pertussis. 
33 Provide hand washing and other disease prevention campaign activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services

296  
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate health and medical resource requests with the Incident Commander. 
3 
Coordinate with private sector hospital and EMS services to ensure adequate 
communication during response activities. 
4 
Alert auxiliary or reserve health and medical personnel, if needed. 
5 
Coordinate health support and medical operations and locations for AFN populations 
(ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
6 
Ensure that emergency medical teams responding to a disaster site establish a medical 
command post per local policy and procedure. 
7 
Coordinate with neighboring community health and medical organizations and with state 
and federal officials on matters related to assistance from other governments. 
8 
Rapidly assesses health and medical needs by means of first responder reports, visual 
surveillance, casualty reports and hospital care center informal polling. 
9 
Screen and coordinate with incoming groups such as Disaster Medical Assistance 
Teams (DMAT) and medical volunteers. 
10 Ensure that positive identification and proof of licensure is made for all volunteers. 
11 Maintain a patient-casualty tracking system. 
12 Provide information through the Emergency Public Information Coordinator to the news 
media on the number of injuries, deaths, etc. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Ensure appropriate health and medical services information is made available to the 
information processing section in the EOC. 
15 Help coordinate efforts to respond to inquiries from family members concerned about 
loved ones. 
16 
Coordinate medical operations activities and resource needs for the following: health 
departments, hospitals , EMS, environmental health agencies, pharmacies, behavioral 
health centers and teams, clinics, funeral directors, and coroners. 
17 Coordinate support activities with Mass Care for AFN populations at shelters. 
18 Coordinate provision of prophylaxis, protective gear, and decontamination facilities for 
personnel. 
19 Identify specific health and safety risks for disasters. 
20 Coordinate with Logistics for requesting resources. 
21 Communicate incident related health and medical information to citizens including at-risk 
populations. 
22 Coordinate surveillance and epidemiological activities of the local health department 
including activities with community partners. 
23 Recommend or determine health-related protective actions. 
24 Activate community alternate care sites. 
25 Operate community alternate care sites or locate willing out of area providers and 
coordinate patient transport to them. 
26 Coordinate fatality management process and requests additional support. 
27 Determine the extent or medical threat of contamination from chemical, radiological or 
infectious agents. 
28 Transport symptomatic individuals to appropriate health facilities prior to their entering 
mass prophylaxis site. 
29 Provide patients with appropriate prophylaxis and maintain inventory control.

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30 
Through monitoring, identify individuals who have an adverse reaction to prescribed 
medication and initiate alternate therapies (coordinate supplies of alternate drugs in 
connection with these cases). 
31 Maintain communications with transportation vendors during distribution of medical 
supplies and route in accordance with access information from Transportation. 
32 Document and track resources that are committed to specific missions. 
33 Track the injured. 
34 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
35 Activate and conduct municipal mass dispensing campaign priorities and general 
activities. 
36 Activate continuity of operations plan. 
37 Activate and conduct municipalities disease surveillance system. 
38 Recommend or determine health department's protective action. 
39 Provide liaison to communicate between health department and Public Health and 
Medical for emergency related information. 
40 Provide liaison for communication between hospitals and Public Health and Medical 
related to patient numbers and information. 
41 Report incident related injuries to EOC. 
42 Report incident related fatalities to EOC. 
43 Coordinate vector surveillance activities. 
44 Perform vector surveillance activities at local and regional level in conjunction with CDC. 
45 Provide briefs or updates related to vector surveillance activities. 
46 Activate and conduct medical care activities during a disaster. 
47 Activate and conduct medical surge activities: cancellation of elective surgeries, transfer 
of patients, etc. 
48 Activate and perform decontamination of patients, service animals and pets. 
49 If necessary to expand number of triage physicians, consult the Governor's Office about 
waiving specific types of medical malpractice liability during the emergency. 
50 Provide numbers of available beds, resources, medical capabilities and medical 
specialties. 
51 Coordinate mortuary services during an emergency. 
52 Coordinate and activate patient decontamination activities with EMS agencies. 
53 Coordinate and activate behavioral health care activities. 
54 Conduct behavioral health care activities. 
55 Dispose of medical supplies. 
56 Conduct decontamination activities, in coordination with Hazmat or Fire staff from 
chemical, radiological or biological agents. 
57 Coordinate community outreach to at-risk populations. 
58 Provide communication of at-risk populations' needs to the Coordinator. 
59 Determine the exhausted supplies and resources of emergency response agencies. 
60 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
61 Distribute supplies. 
62 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
63 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
64 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have.

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65 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
66 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
67 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
68 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
69 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
70 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
71 For help providing mass medical care and treating displaced populations, coordinate with 
the Red Cross and other charities; designate personnel as liaisons. 
72 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
73 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
74 
Provide critical incident stress management services to the community and to first 
responders. These services may include on-scene support, individual consults, defusing, 
and community briefings. 
75 Upon identification of medical resource shortfalls activate warehousing operations. 
76 After delivery of medical assets to warehouse facility, repackaging pharmaceuticals and 
other assets and distribute to Points of Distribution (PODs) and other health facilities. 
77 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
78 Provide isolation and quarantine information to emergency public information officer or 
Joint Information Center (JIC), if activated, for release. 
79 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resource, notify 
the EOC Director and log date and time. 
80 Coordinate planning for large-scale medical treatment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency health and medical operations. 
4 
Prepare Health and Medical After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Activate family reunification policies or procedures to be used by Medical Response. 
6 
Record damage assessment information. 
7 
Coordinate with health and medical sector agencies submitting response and recovery 
information to emergency management. 
8 
Conduct and monitor health effects post-disaster. 
9 
Provide public health input into community recovery affairs. 
10 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
11 Report damage to hospitals. 
12 Inspect food service establishments prior to resuming business. 
13 Restore water and wastewater capabilities in coordination with, providing testing and 
delivery system integrity inspection. 
14 Assist at-risk populations in recovering from disasters including programs provided. 
15 Maintain post-event exposure logs, rosters of patients and personnel for hazardous 
material or pathogen exposure. 
16 Replenish vaccine, antitoxin, and such special-situation pharmaceutical products as 
needed. 
17 Coordinate with Strategic National Stockpile as needed.

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18 Refer personnel to mental health professionals for PTSD screening or debriefing as 
needed. 
19 Refer patients to local mental health professional upon determination of the need for 
further psychological assessment or treatment. 
20 As warehousing activities diminish, activate plan to recover unused medical resources 
and return to steady state. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
2 
In conjunction with food industry and FDA participate in warning and recall of dangerous 
or contaminated products. 
3 
Collect and implement mitigation strategies from experts including toxicologists, 
epidemiologists , radiation protection services, etc. 
4 
Coordinate with local health departments to identify and control vectors that may transmit 
the disease which caused the emergency. 
5 
Monitor the course and population characteristics of a recognized outbreak, monitor 
containment or reservoir populations. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
2 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information.

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2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Communications 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Have a clear press release and mass media protocol for communication to the public 
during emergencies. 
2 Develop procedures to appropriately vet and release casualty and fatality information to 
families. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Provide information through the Emergency Public Information Coordinator to the news 
media on the number of injuries, deaths, etc. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
2 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
2 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities.

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Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Ensure adequate EMS coverage throughout the planning area. 
2 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
4 
Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
5 
Anticipate health and medical requirements for AFN populations. 
6 
Identify fatality management capabilities. 
7 
Have working plans for patient transport to all sites, including overflow and out of area. 
8 
Designate alternative sites, extra jurisdictional if needed, for patient capacity exceeding 
capabilities. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care to identify at-risk individuals in advance of, during, and 
following an emergency. 
10 Maintain current MOUs or MOAs. 
11 Identify liaison to communicate with municipal and state health departments. 
12 Identify hospitals' ability to perform decontamination of patients, service animals and 
pets. 
13 Identify behavioral health response capabilities. 
14 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
15 Have a clear press release and mass media protocol for communication to the public 
during emergencies. 
16 Develop procedures to appropriately vet and release casualty and fatality information to 
families. 
17 Participate in the CDC Public Health Preparedness Program. 
18 Credential and badge staff prior to an incident. 
19 Coordinate municipal health departments' emergency response training programs. 
20 Participate in county-wide medical countermeasure planning. 
21 Participate in the Hospital Preparedness Program. 
22 Coordinate credentialing and privileging procedures to utilize volunteer behavioral health 
professional and other staff. 
23 Coordinate behavioral health capabilities of relevant medical first responders. 
24 Coordinate county's behavioral health disaster team in conjunction with local health 
departments. 
25 Coordinate community medication dispensing activities. 
26 Coordinate activities in preparing at-risk populations for disasters. 
27 Coordinate and maintain family reunification policies or procedures. 
28 
Collaborate with Office of Environmental Public Health, Department of Health and Human 
Services, state environmental protection or quality, and EPA surveillance programs to 
identify environmental health threats. 
29 Collaborate with Department of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, CDC, FDA, and 
related organizations on programs tracking potential pandemics and epidemics. 
30 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
31 Plan for decontamination activities. 
32 Provide vaccinations against preventable diseases including tetanus, influenza, and 
pertussis. 
33 Provide hand washing and other disease prevention campaign activities.

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34 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate health and medical resource requests with the Incident Commander. 
3 
Coordinate with private sector hospital and EMS services to ensure adequate 
communication during response activities. 
4 
Alert auxiliary or reserve health and medical personnel, if needed. 
5 
Coordinate health support and medical operations and locations for AFN populations 
(ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
6 
Ensure that emergency medical teams responding to a disaster site establish a medical 
command post per local policy and procedure. 
7 
Coordinate with neighboring community health and medical organizations and with state 
and federal officials on matters related to assistance from other governments. 
8 
Rapidly assesses health and medical needs by means of first responder reports, visual 
surveillance, casualty reports and hospital care center informal polling. 
9 
Screen and coordinate with incoming groups such as Disaster Medical Assistance 
Teams (DMAT) and medical volunteers. 
10 Ensure that positive identification and proof of licensure is made for all volunteers. 
11 Maintain a patient-casualty tracking system. 
12 Provide information through the Emergency Public Information Coordinator to the news 
media on the number of injuries, deaths, etc. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Ensure appropriate health and medical services information is made available to the 
information processing section in the EOC. 
15 Help coordinate efforts to respond to inquiries from family members concerned about 
loved ones. 
16 
Coordinate medical operations activities and resource needs for the following: health 
departments, hospitals , EMS, environmental health agencies, pharmacies, behavioral 
health centers and teams, clinics, funeral directors, and coroners. 
17 Coordinate support activities with Mass Care for AFN populations at shelters. 
18 Coordinate provision of prophylaxis, protective gear, and decontamination facilities for 
personnel. 
19 Identify specific health and safety risks for disasters. 
20 Coordinate with Logistics for requesting resources. 
21 Communicate incident related health and medical information to citizens including at-risk 
populations. 
22 Coordinate surveillance and epidemiological activities of the local health department 
including activities with community partners. 
23 Recommend or determine health-related protective actions. 
24 Activate community alternate care sites. 
25 Operate community alternate care sites or locate willing out of area providers and 
coordinate patient transport to them. 
26 Coordinate fatality management process and requests additional support. 
27 Determine the extent or medical threat of contamination from chemical, radiological or 
infectious agents. 
28 Transport symptomatic individuals to appropriate health facilities prior to their entering 
mass prophylaxis site. 
29 Provide patients with appropriate prophylaxis and maintain inventory control.

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30 
Through monitoring, identify individuals who have an adverse reaction to prescribed 
medication and initiate alternate therapies (coordinate supplies of alternate drugs in 
connection with these cases). 
31 Maintain communications with transportation vendors during distribution of medical 
supplies and route in accordance with access information from Transportation. 
32 Document and track resources that are committed to specific missions. 
33 Track the injured. 
34 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
35 Activate and conduct municipal mass dispensing campaign priorities and general 
activities. 
36 Activate continuity of operations plan. 
37 Activate and conduct municipalities disease surveillance system. 
38 Recommend or determine health department's protective action. 
39 Provide liaison to communicate between health department and Public Health and 
Medical for emergency related information. 
40 Provide liaison for communication between hospitals and Public Health and Medical 
related to patient numbers and information. 
41 Report incident related injuries to EOC. 
42 Report incident related fatalities to EOC. 
43 Coordinate vector surveillance activities. 
44 Perform vector surveillance activities at local and regional level in conjunction with CDC. 
45 Provide briefs or updates related to vector surveillance activities. 
46 Activate and conduct medical care activities during a disaster. 
47 Activate and conduct medical surge activities: cancellation of elective surgeries, transfer 
of patients, etc. 
48 Activate and perform decontamination of patients, service animals and pets. 
49 If necessary to expand number of triage physicians, consult the Governor's Office about 
waiving specific types of medical malpractice liability during the emergency. 
50 Provide numbers of available beds, resources, medical capabilities and medical 
specialties. 
51 Coordinate mortuary services during an emergency. 
52 Coordinate and activate patient decontamination activities with EMS agencies. 
53 Coordinate and activate behavioral health care activities. 
54 Conduct behavioral health care activities. 
55 Dispose of medical supplies. 
56 Conduct decontamination activities, in coordination with Hazmat or Fire staff from 
chemical, radiological or biological agents. 
57 Coordinate community outreach to at-risk populations. 
58 Provide communication of at-risk populations' needs to the Coordinator. 
59 Determine the exhausted supplies and resources of emergency response agencies. 
60 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
61 Distribute supplies. 
62 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
63 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
64 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have.

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65 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
66 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
67 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
68 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
69 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
70 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
71 For help providing mass medical care and treating displaced populations, coordinate with 
the Red Cross and other charities; designate personnel as liaisons. 
72 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
73 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
74 
Provide critical incident stress management services to the community and to first 
responders. These services may include on-scene support, individual consults, defusing, 
and community briefings. 
75 Upon identification of medical resource shortfalls activate warehousing operations. 
76 After delivery of medical assets to warehouse facility, repackaging pharmaceuticals and 
other assets and distribute to Points of Distribution (PODs) and other health facilities. 
77 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
78 Provide isolation and quarantine information to emergency public information officer or 
Joint Information Center (JIC), if activated, for release. 
79 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resource, notify 
the EOC Director and log date and time. 
80 Coordinate planning for large-scale medical treatment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency health and medical operations. 
4 
Prepare Health and Medical After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Activate family reunification policies or procedures to be used by Medical Response. 
6 
Record damage assessment information. 
7 
Coordinate with health and medical sector agencies submitting response and recovery 
information to emergency management. 
8 
Conduct and monitor health effects post-disaster. 
9 
Provide public health input into community recovery affairs. 
10 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
11 Report damage to hospitals. 
12 Inspect food service establishments prior to resuming business. 
13 Restore water and wastewater capabilities in coordination with, providing testing and 
delivery system integrity inspection. 
14 Assist at-risk populations in recovering from disasters including programs provided. 
15 Maintain post-event exposure logs, rosters of patients and personnel for hazardous 
material or pathogen exposure. 
16 Coordinate the transition from trauma and emergency care to subsequent chronic needs 
patient surge. 
17 Replenish vaccine, antitoxin, and such special-situation pharmaceutical products as 
needed.

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18 Coordinate with Strategic National Stockpile as needed. 
19 Refer personnel to mental health professionals for PTSD screening or debriefing as 
needed. 
20 Refer patients to local mental health professional upon determination of the need for 
further psychological assessment or treatment. 
21 As warehousing activities diminish, activate plan to recover unused medical resources 
and return to steady state. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
2 
In conjunction with food industry and FDA participate in warning and recall of dangerous 
or contaminated products. 
3 
Collect and implement mitigation strategies from experts including toxicologists, 
epidemiologists , radiation protection services, etc. 
4 
Coordinate with local health departments to identify and control vectors that may transmit 
the disease which caused the emergency. 
5 
Monitor the course and population characteristics of a recognized outbreak, monitor 
containment or reservoir populations. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Collaborate with Office of Environmental Public Health, Department of Health and Human 
Services, state environmental protection or quality, and EPA surveillance programs to 
identify environmental health threats. 
2 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Ensure adequate EMS coverage throughout the planning area. 
2 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director.

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4 
Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
5 
Anticipate health and medical requirements for AFN populations. 
6 
Identify fatality management capabilities. 
7 
Have working plans for patient transport to all sites, including overflow and out of area. 
8 
Designate alternative sites, extra jurisdictional if needed, for patient capacity exceeding 
capabilities. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care to identify at-risk individuals in advance of, during, and 
following an emergency. 
10 Maintain current MOUs or MOAs. 
11 Identify liaison to communicate with municipal and state health departments. 
12 Identify hospitals' ability to perform decontamination of patients, service animals and 
pets. 
13 Identify behavioral health response capabilities. 
14 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
15 Have a clear press release and mass media protocol for communication to the public 
during emergencies. 
16 Develop procedures to appropriately vet and release casualty and fatality information to 
families. 
17 Participate in the CDC Public Health Preparedness Program. 
18 Credential and badge staff prior to an incident. 
19 Coordinate municipal health departments' emergency response training programs. 
20 Participate in county-wide medical countermeasure planning. 
21 Participate in the Hospital Preparedness Program. 
22 Coordinate credentialing and privileging procedures to utilize volunteer behavioral health 
professional and other staff. 
23 Coordinate behavioral health capabilities of relevant medical first responders. 
24 Coordinate county's behavioral health disaster team in conjunction with local health 
departments. 
25 Coordinate community medication dispensing activities. 
26 Coordinate activities in preparing at-risk populations for disasters. 
27 Coordinate and maintain family reunification policies or procedures. 
28 Collaborate with Department of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, CDC, FDA, and 
related organizations on programs tracking potential pandemics and epidemics. 
29 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
30 Plan for decontamination activities. 
31 Provide vaccinations against preventable diseases including tetanus, influenza, and 
pertussis. 
32 Provide hand washing and other disease prevention campaign activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate health and medical resource requests with the Incident Commander. 
3 
Coordinate with private sector hospital and EMS services to ensure adequate 
communication during response activities. 
4 
Alert auxiliary or reserve health and medical personnel, if needed. 
5 
Coordinate health support and medical operations and locations for AFN populations 
(ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list.

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6 
Ensure that emergency medical teams responding to a disaster site establish a medical 
command post per local policy and procedure. 
7 
Coordinate with neighboring community health and medical organizations and with state 
and federal officials on matters related to assistance from other governments. 
8 
Rapidly assesses health and medical needs by means of first responder reports, visual 
surveillance, casualty reports and hospital care center informal polling. 
9 
Screen and coordinate with incoming groups such as Disaster Medical Assistance 
Teams (DMAT) and medical volunteers. 
10 Ensure that positive identification and proof of licensure is made for all volunteers. 
11 Maintain a patient-casualty tracking system. 
12 Provide information through the Emergency Public Information Coordinator to the news 
media on the number of injuries, deaths, etc. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Ensure appropriate health and medical services information is made available to the 
information processing section in the EOC. 
15 Help coordinate efforts to respond to inquiries from family members concerned about 
loved ones. 
16 
Coordinate medical operations activities and resource needs for the following: health 
departments, hospitals , EMS, environmental health agencies, pharmacies, behavioral 
health centers and teams, clinics, funeral directors, and coroners. 
17 Coordinate support activities with Mass Care for AFN populations at shelters. 
18 Coordinate provision of prophylaxis, protective gear, and decontamination facilities for 
personnel. 
19 Identify specific health and safety risks for disasters. 
20 Coordinate with Logistics for requesting resources. 
21 Communicate incident related health and medical information to citizens including at-risk 
populations. 
22 Coordinate surveillance and epidemiological activities of the local health department 
including activities with community partners. 
23 Recommend or determine health-related protective actions. 
24 Activate community alternate care sites. 
25 Operate community alternate care sites or locate willing out of area providers and 
coordinate patient transport to them. 
26 Coordinate fatality management process and requests additional support. 
27 Determine the extent or medical threat of contamination from chemical, radiological or 
infectious agents. 
28 Transport symptomatic individuals to appropriate health facilities prior to their entering 
mass prophylaxis site. 
29 Provide patients with appropriate prophylaxis and maintain inventory control. 
30 
Through monitoring, identify individuals who have an adverse reaction to prescribed 
medication and initiate alternate therapies (coordinate supplies of alternate drugs in 
connection with these cases). 
31 Maintain communications with transportation vendors during distribution of medical 
supplies and route in accordance with access information from Transportation. 
32 Document and track resources that are committed to specific missions. 
33 Track the injured. 
34 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation.

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35 Activate and conduct municipal mass dispensing campaign priorities and general 
activities. 
36 Activate continuity of operations plan. 
37 Activate and conduct municipalities disease surveillance system. 
38 Recommend or determine health department's protective action. 
39 Provide liaison to communicate between health department and Public Health and 
Medical for emergency related information. 
40 Provide liaison for communication between hospitals and Public Health and Medical 
related to patient numbers and information. 
41 Report incident related injuries to EOC. 
42 Report incident related fatalities to EOC. 
43 Coordinate vector surveillance activities. 
44 Perform vector surveillance activities at local and regional level in conjunction with CDC. 
45 Provide briefs or updates related to vector surveillance activities. 
46 Activate and conduct medical care activities during a disaster. 
47 Activate and conduct medical surge activities: cancellation of elective surgeries, transfer 
of patients, etc. 
48 Activate and perform decontamination of patients, service animals and pets. 
49 If necessary to expand number of triage physicians, consult the Governor's Office about 
waiving specific types of medical malpractice liability during the emergency. 
50 Provide numbers of available beds, resources, medical capabilities and medical 
specialties. 
51 Coordinate mortuary services during an emergency. 
52 Coordinate and activate patient decontamination activities with EMS agencies. 
53 Coordinate and activate behavioral health care activities. 
54 Conduct behavioral health care activities. 
55 Dispose of medical supplies. 
56 Conduct decontamination activities, in coordination with Hazmat or Fire staff from 
chemical, radiological or biological agents. 
57 Coordinate community outreach to at-risk populations. 
58 Provide communication of at-risk populations' needs to the Coordinator. 
59 Determine the exhausted supplies and resources of emergency response agencies. 
60 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
61 Distribute supplies. 
62 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
63 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
64 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
65 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
66 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
67 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
68 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
69 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
70 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
71 For help providing mass medical care and treating displaced populations, coordinate with 
the Red Cross and other charities; designate personnel as liaisons.

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72 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
73 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
74 
Provide critical incident stress management services to the community and to first 
responders. These services may include on-scene support, individual consults, defusing, 
and community briefings. 
75 Upon identification of medical resource shortfalls activate warehousing operations. 
76 After delivery of medical assets to warehouse facility, repackaging pharmaceuticals and 
other assets and distribute to Points of Distribution (PODs) and other health facilities. 
77 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
78 Provide isolation and quarantine information to emergency public information officer or 
Joint Information Center (JIC), if activated, for release. 
79 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resource, notify 
the EOC Director and log date and time. 
80 Coordinate planning for large-scale medical treatment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency health and medical operations. 
4 
Prepare Health and Medical After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Activate family reunification policies or procedures to be used by Medical Response. 
6 
Record damage assessment information. 
7 
Coordinate with health and medical sector agencies submitting response and recovery 
information to emergency management. 
8 
Conduct and monitor health effects post-disaster. 
9 
Provide public health input into community recovery affairs. 
10 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
11 Report damage to hospitals. 
12 Inspect food service establishments prior to resuming business. 
13 Restore water and wastewater capabilities in coordination with, providing testing and 
delivery system integrity inspection. 
14 Assist at-risk populations in recovering from disasters including programs provided. 
15 Maintain post-event exposure logs, rosters of patients and personnel for hazardous 
material or pathogen exposure. 
16 Coordinate the transition from trauma and emergency care to subsequent chronic needs 
patient surge. 
17 Replenish vaccine, antitoxin, and such special-situation pharmaceutical products as 
needed. 
18 Coordinate with Strategic National Stockpile as needed. 
19 Refer personnel to mental health professionals for PTSD screening or debriefing as 
needed. 
20 Refer patients to local mental health professional upon determination of the need for 
further psychological assessment or treatment. 
21 As warehousing activities diminish, activate plan to recover unused medical resources 
and return to steady state. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services

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1 
Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
2 
In conjunction with food industry and FDA participate in warning and recall of dangerous 
or contaminated products. 
3 
Collect and implement mitigation strategies from experts including toxicologists, 
epidemiologists , radiation protection services, etc. 
4 
Coordinate with local health departments to identify and control vectors that may transmit 
the disease which caused the emergency. 
5 
Monitor the course and population characteristics of a recognized outbreak, monitor 
containment or reservoir populations. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Identify fatality management capabilities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Maintain a patient-casualty tracking system. 
2 Coordinate fatality management process and requests additional support. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
2 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information.

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2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Ensure adequate EMS coverage throughout the planning area. 
2 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
4 
Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
5 
Anticipate health and medical requirements for AFN populations. 
6 
Identify fatality management capabilities. 
7 
Have working plans for patient transport to all sites, including overflow and out of area. 
8 
Designate alternative sites, extra jurisdictional if needed, for patient capacity exceeding 
capabilities. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care to identify at-risk individuals in advance of, during, and 
following an emergency. 
10 Maintain current MOUs or MOAs. 
11 Identify liaison to communicate with municipal and state health departments. 
12 Identify hospitals' ability to perform decontamination of patients, service animals and 
pets. 
13 Identify behavioral health response capabilities. 
14 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
15 Have a clear press release and mass media protocol for communication to the public 
during emergencies. 
16 Develop procedures to appropriately vet and release casualty and fatality information to 
families. 
17 Participate in the CDC Public Health Preparedness Program. 
18 Credential and badge staff prior to an incident. 
19 Coordinate municipal health departments' emergency response training programs. 
20 Participate in county-wide medical countermeasure planning. 
21 Participate in the Hospital Preparedness Program. 
22 Coordinate credentialing and privileging procedures to utilize volunteer behavioral health 
professional and other staff. 
23 Coordinate behavioral health capabilities of relevant medical first responders. 
24 Coordinate county's behavioral health disaster team in conjunction with local health 
departments. 
25 Coordinate community medication dispensing activities. 
26 Coordinate activities in preparing at-risk populations for disasters. 
27 Coordinate and maintain family reunification policies or procedures. 
28 
Collaborate with Office of Environmental Public Health, Department of Health and Human 
Services, state environmental protection or quality, and EPA surveillance programs to 
identify environmental health threats. 
29 Collaborate with Department of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, CDC, FDA, and 
related organizations on programs tracking potential pandemics and epidemics. 
30 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
31 Plan for decontamination activities.

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32 Provide vaccinations against preventable diseases including tetanus, influenza, and 
pertussis. 
33 Provide hand washing and other disease prevention campaign activities. 
34 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
35 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate health and medical resource requests with the Incident Commander. 
3 
Coordinate with private sector hospital and EMS services to ensure adequate 
communication during response activities. 
4 
Alert auxiliary or reserve health and medical personnel, if needed. 
5 
Coordinate health support and medical operations and locations for AFN populations 
(ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
6 
Ensure that emergency medical teams responding to a disaster site establish a medical 
command post per local policy and procedure. 
7 
Coordinate with neighboring community health and medical organizations and with state 
and federal officials on matters related to assistance from other governments. 
8 
Rapidly assesses health and medical needs by means of first responder reports, visual 
surveillance, casualty reports and hospital care center informal polling. 
9 
Screen and coordinate with incoming groups such as Disaster Medical Assistance 
Teams (DMAT) and medical volunteers. 
10 Ensure that positive identification and proof of licensure is made for all volunteers. 
11 Maintain a patient-casualty tracking system. 
12 Provide information through the Emergency Public Information Coordinator to the news 
media on the number of injuries, deaths, etc. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Ensure appropriate health and medical services information is made available to the 
information processing section in the EOC. 
15 Help coordinate efforts to respond to inquiries from family members concerned about 
loved ones. 
16 
Coordinate medical operations activities and resource needs for the following: health 
departments, hospitals , EMS, environmental health agencies, pharmacies, behavioral 
health centers and teams, clinics, funeral directors, and coroners. 
17 Coordinate support activities with Mass Care for AFN populations at shelters. 
18 Coordinate provision of prophylaxis, protective gear, and decontamination facilities for 
personnel. 
19 Identify specific health and safety risks for disasters. 
20 Coordinate with Logistics for requesting resources. 
21 Communicate incident related health and medical information to citizens including at-risk 
populations. 
22 Coordinate surveillance and epidemiological activities of the local health department 
including activities with community partners. 
23 Recommend or determine health-related protective actions. 
24 Activate community alternate care sites. 
25 Operate community alternate care sites or locate willing out of area providers and 
coordinate patient transport to them. 
26 Coordinate fatality management process and requests additional support.

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27 Determine the extent or medical threat of contamination from chemical, radiological or 
infectious agents. 
28 Transport symptomatic individuals to appropriate health facilities prior to their entering 
mass prophylaxis site. 
29 Provide patients with appropriate prophylaxis and maintain inventory control. 
30 
Through monitoring, identify individuals who have an adverse reaction to prescribed 
medication and initiate alternate therapies (coordinate supplies of alternate drugs in 
connection with these cases). 
31 Maintain communications with transportation vendors during distribution of medical 
supplies and route in accordance with access information from Transportation. 
32 Document and track resources that are committed to specific missions. 
33 Track the injured. 
34 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
35 Activate and conduct municipal mass dispensing campaign priorities and general 
activities. 
36 Activate continuity of operations plan. 
37 Activate and conduct municipalities disease surveillance system. 
38 Recommend or determine health department's protective action. 
39 Provide liaison to communicate between health department and Public Health and 
Medical for emergency related information. 
40 Provide liaison for communication between hospitals and Public Health and Medical 
related to patient numbers and information. 
41 Report incident related injuries to EOC. 
42 Report incident related fatalities to EOC. 
43 Coordinate vector surveillance activities. 
44 Perform vector surveillance activities at local and regional level in conjunction with CDC. 
45 Provide briefs or updates related to vector surveillance activities. 
46 Activate and conduct medical care activities during a disaster. 
47 Activate and conduct medical surge activities: cancellation of elective surgeries, transfer 
of patients, etc. 
48 Activate and perform decontamination of patients, service animals and pets. 
49 If necessary to expand number of triage physicians, consult the Governor's Office about 
waiving specific types of medical malpractice liability during the emergency. 
50 Provide numbers of available beds, resources, medical capabilities and medical 
specialties. 
51 Coordinate mortuary services during an emergency. 
52 Coordinate and activate patient decontamination activities with EMS agencies. 
53 Coordinate and activate behavioral health care activities. 
54 Conduct behavioral health care activities. 
55 Dispose of medical supplies. 
56 Conduct decontamination activities, in coordination with Hazmat or Fire staff from 
chemical, radiological or biological agents. 
57 Coordinate community outreach to at-risk populations. 
58 Provide communication of at-risk populations' needs to the Coordinator. 
59 Determine the exhausted supplies and resources of emergency response agencies. 
60 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
61 Distribute supplies.

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62 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
63 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
64 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
65 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
66 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
67 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
68 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
69 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
70 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
71 For help providing mass medical care and treating displaced populations, coordinate with 
the Red Cross and other charities; designate personnel as liaisons. 
72 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
73 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
74 
Provide critical incident stress management services to the community and to first 
responders. These services may include on-scene support, individual consults, defusing, 
and community briefings. 
75 Upon identification of medical resource shortfalls activate warehousing operations. 
76 After delivery of medical assets to warehouse facility, repackaging pharmaceuticals and 
other assets and distribute to Points of Distribution (PODs) and other health facilities. 
77 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
78 Provide isolation and quarantine information to emergency public information officer or 
Joint Information Center (JIC), if activated, for release. 
79 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resource, notify 
the EOC Director and log date and time. 
80 Coordinate planning for large-scale medical treatment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency health and medical operations. 
4 
Prepare Health and Medical After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Activate family reunification policies or procedures to be used by Medical Response. 
6 
Record damage assessment information. 
7 
Coordinate with health and medical sector agencies submitting response and recovery 
information to emergency management. 
8 
Conduct and monitor health effects post-disaster. 
9 
Provide public health input into community recovery affairs. 
10 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
11 Report damage to hospitals. 
12 Inspect food service establishments prior to resuming business. 
13 Restore water and wastewater capabilities in coordination with, providing testing and 
delivery system integrity inspection. 
14 Assist at-risk populations in recovering from disasters including programs provided.

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15 Maintain post-event exposure logs, rosters of patients and personnel for hazardous 
material or pathogen exposure. 
16 Coordinate the transition from trauma and emergency care to subsequent chronic needs 
patient surge. 
17 Replenish vaccine, antitoxin, and such special-situation pharmaceutical products as 
needed. 
18 Coordinate with Strategic National Stockpile as needed. 
19 Refer personnel to mental health professionals for PTSD screening or debriefing as 
needed. 
20 Refer patients to local mental health professional upon determination of the need for 
further psychological assessment or treatment. 
21 As warehousing activities diminish, activate plan to recover unused medical resources 
and return to steady state. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
2 
In conjunction with food industry and FDA participate in warning and recall of dangerous 
or contaminated products. 
3 
Collect and implement mitigation strategies from experts including toxicologists, 
epidemiologists , radiation protection services, etc. 
4 
Coordinate with local health departments to identify and control vectors that may transmit 
the disease which caused the emergency. 
5 
Monitor the course and population characteristics of a recognized outbreak, monitor 
containment or reservoir populations. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services

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1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Ensure adequate EMS coverage throughout the planning area. 
2 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
4 
Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
5 
Anticipate health and medical requirements for AFN populations. 
6 
Identify fatality management capabilities. 
7 
Have working plans for patient transport to all sites, including overflow and out of area. 
8 
Designate alternative sites, extra jurisdictional if needed, for patient capacity exceeding 
capabilities. 
9 
Coordinate with Mass Care to identify at-risk individuals in advance of, during, and 
following an emergency. 
10 Maintain current MOUs or MOAs. 
11 Identify liaison to communicate with municipal and state health departments. 
12 Identify hospitals' ability to perform decontamination of patients, service animals and 
pets. 
13 Identify behavioral health response capabilities. 
14 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
15 Have a clear press release and mass media protocol for communication to the public 
during emergencies. 
16 Develop procedures to appropriately vet and release casualty and fatality information to 
families. 
17 Participate in the CDC Public Health Preparedness Program. 
18 Credential and badge staff prior to an incident. 
19 Coordinate municipal health departments' emergency response training programs. 
20 Participate in county-wide medical countermeasure planning. 
21 Participate in the Hospital Preparedness Program. 
22 Coordinate credentialing and privileging procedures to utilize volunteer behavioral health 
professional and other staff. 
23 Coordinate behavioral health capabilities of relevant medical first responders. 
24 Coordinate county's behavioral health disaster team in conjunction with local health 
departments. 
25 Coordinate community medication dispensing activities. 
26 Coordinate activities in preparing at-risk populations for disasters. 
27 Coordinate and maintain family reunification policies or procedures. 
28 
Collaborate with Office of Environmental Public Health, Department of Health and Human 
Services, state environmental protection or quality, and EPA surveillance programs to 
identify environmental health threats. 
29 Collaborate with Department of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, CDC, FDA, and 
related organizations on programs tracking potential pandemics and epidemics. 
30 Plan for quarantine and containment activities. 
31 Plan for decontamination activities.

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32 Provide vaccinations against preventable diseases including tetanus, influenza, and 
pertussis. 
33 Provide hand washing and other disease prevention campaign activities. 
34 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
35 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate health and medical resource requests with the Incident Commander. 
3 
Coordinate with private sector hospital and EMS services to ensure adequate 
communication during response activities. 
4 
Alert auxiliary or reserve health and medical personnel, if needed. 
5 
Coordinate health support and medical operations and locations for AFN populations 
(ESL, deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.) assistance staff call down list. 
6 
Ensure that emergency medical teams responding to a disaster site establish a medical 
command post per local policy and procedure. 
7 
Coordinate with neighboring community health and medical organizations and with state 
and federal officials on matters related to assistance from other governments. 
8 
Rapidly assesses health and medical needs by means of first responder reports, visual 
surveillance, casualty reports and hospital care center informal polling. 
9 
Screen and coordinate with incoming groups such as Disaster Medical Assistance 
Teams (DMAT) and medical volunteers. 
10 Ensure that positive identification and proof of licensure is made for all volunteers. 
11 Maintain a patient-casualty tracking system. 
12 Provide information through the Emergency Public Information Coordinator to the news 
media on the number of injuries, deaths, etc. 
13 Maintain accurate records of resources utilized and submit reports. 
14 Ensure appropriate health and medical services information is made available to the 
information processing section in the EOC. 
15 Help coordinate efforts to respond to inquiries from family members concerned about 
loved ones. 
16 
Coordinate medical operations activities and resource needs for the following: health 
departments, hospitals , EMS, environmental health agencies, pharmacies, behavioral 
health centers and teams, clinics, funeral directors, and coroners. 
17 Coordinate support activities with Mass Care for AFN populations at shelters. 
18 Coordinate provision of prophylaxis, protective gear, and decontamination facilities for 
personnel. 
19 Identify specific health and safety risks for disasters. 
20 Coordinate with Logistics for requesting resources. 
21 Communicate incident related health and medical information to citizens including at-risk 
populations. 
22 Coordinate surveillance and epidemiological activities of the local health department 
including activities with community partners. 
23 Recommend or determine health-related protective actions. 
24 Activate community alternate care sites. 
25 Operate community alternate care sites or locate willing out of area providers and 
coordinate patient transport to them. 
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27 Determine the extent or medical threat of contamination from chemical, radiological or 
infectious agents. 
28 Transport symptomatic individuals to appropriate health facilities prior to their entering 
mass prophylaxis site. 
29 Provide patients with appropriate prophylaxis and maintain inventory control. 
30 
Through monitoring, identify individuals who have an adverse reaction to prescribed 
medication and initiate alternate therapies (coordinate supplies of alternate drugs in 
connection with these cases). 
31 Maintain communications with transportation vendors during distribution of medical 
supplies and route in accordance with access information from Transportation. 
32 Document and track resources that are committed to specific missions. 
33 Track the injured. 
34 Activate and conduct activities that may be involved in community disease containment 
measures including isolation, quarantine, and gathering cancelation. 
35 Activate and conduct municipal mass dispensing campaign priorities and general 
activities. 
36 Activate continuity of operations plan. 
37 Activate and conduct municipalities disease surveillance system. 
38 Recommend or determine health department's protective action. 
39 Provide liaison to communicate between health department and Public Health and 
Medical for emergency related information. 
40 Provide liaison for communication between hospitals and Public Health and Medical 
related to patient numbers and information. 
41 Report incident related injuries to EOC. 
42 Report incident related fatalities to EOC. 
43 Coordinate vector surveillance activities. 
44 Perform vector surveillance activities at local and regional level in conjunction with CDC. 
45 Provide briefs or updates related to vector surveillance activities. 
46 Activate and conduct medical care activities during a disaster. 
47 Activate and conduct medical surge activities: cancellation of elective surgeries, transfer 
of patients, etc. 
48 Activate and perform decontamination of patients, service animals and pets. 
49 If necessary to expand number of triage physicians, consult the Governor's Office about 
waiving specific types of medical malpractice liability during the emergency. 
50 Provide numbers of available beds, resources, medical capabilities and medical 
specialties. 
51 Coordinate mortuary services during an emergency. 
52 Coordinate and activate patient decontamination activities with EMS agencies. 
53 Coordinate and activate behavioral health care activities. 
54 Conduct behavioral health care activities. 
55 Dispose of medical supplies. 
56 Conduct decontamination activities, in coordination with Hazmat or Fire staff from 
chemical, radiological or biological agents. 
57 Coordinate community outreach to at-risk populations. 
58 Provide communication of at-risk populations' needs to the Coordinator. 
59 Determine the exhausted supplies and resources of emergency response agencies. 
60 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
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62 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities for meeting them. 
63 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
64 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
65 Allocate resources to prioritize affected population.  
66 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
67 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
68 Coordinate communications and warnings radio frequencies. 
69 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
70 Activate public warning systems to include the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 
71 For help providing mass medical care and treating displaced populations, coordinate with 
the Red Cross and other charities; designate personnel as liaisons. 
72 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
73 Set specific priorities in consultation with governments, elected officials, designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
74 
Provide critical incident stress management services to the community and to first 
responders. These services may include on-scene support, individual consults, defusing, 
and community briefings. 
75 Upon identification of medical resource shortfalls activate warehousing operations. 
76 After delivery of medical assets to warehouse facility, repackaging pharmaceuticals and 
other assets and distribute to Points of Distribution (PODs) and other health facilities. 
77 Coordinate with law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other 
necessary to monitor and enforce restrictions, if necessary. 
78 Provide isolation and quarantine information to emergency public information officer or 
Joint Information Center (JIC), if activated, for release. 
79 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resource, notify 
the EOC Director and log date and time. 
80 Coordinate planning for large-scale medical treatment. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency health and medical operations. 
4 
Prepare Health and Medical After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Activate family reunification policies or procedures to be used by Medical Response. 
6 
Record damage assessment information. 
7 
Coordinate with health and medical sector agencies submitting response and recovery 
information to emergency management. 
8 
Conduct and monitor health effects post-disaster. 
9 
Provide public health input into community recovery affairs. 
10 Provide incident reports for elected officials. 
11 Report damage to hospitals. 
12 Inspect food service establishments prior to resuming business. 
13 Restore water and wastewater capabilities in coordination with, providing testing and 
delivery system integrity inspection. 
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15 Maintain post-event exposure logs, rosters of patients and personnel for hazardous 
material or pathogen exposure. 
16 Coordinate the transition from trauma and emergency care to subsequent chronic needs 
patient surge. 
17 Replenish vaccine, antitoxin, and such special-situation pharmaceutical products as 
needed. 
18 Coordinate with Strategic National Stockpile as needed. 
19 Refer personnel to mental health professionals for PTSD screening or debriefing as 
needed. 
20 Refer patients to local mental health professional upon determination of the need for 
further psychological assessment or treatment. 
21 As warehousing activities diminish, activate plan to recover unused medical resources 
and return to steady state. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Conduct joint training exercises with law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, and other first 
responders to handle infectious biohazard incident responses. 
2 
In conjunction with food industry and FDA participate in warning and recall of dangerous 
or contaminated products. 
3 
Collect and implement mitigation strategies from experts including toxicologists, 
epidemiologists , radiation protection services, etc. 
4 
Coordinate with local health departments to identify and control vectors that may transmit 
the disease which caused the emergency. 
5 
Monitor the course and population characteristics of a recognized outbreak, monitor 
containment or reservoir populations. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
Protection Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatened individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Determine the availability of resources for hospital facilities, capacity, staff, EMS, 
volunteers, and outside assistance. 
2 Identify available health and medical sector related volunteer organizations. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
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Valley Metro/RPTA 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services 
1 Operate community alternate care sites or locate willing out of area providers and 
coordinate patient transport to them. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 8 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage expenses 
relevant to an event. 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Section Chief as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of ESF 9 is to provide search and rescue services in support of emergency 
operations in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope 
1.  ESF 9 coordinates actions to provide search and rescue to support incident 
management and facilitate the response process. Specifically, it supports local 
governments by supporting: 
   
a. Searches and rescues rural areas for lost, missing, or endangered persons 
b. Waterborne searches and rescues in lakes, ponds or rivers 
c. Searching for downed or missing aircraft 
d. Searches as a result of a structural collapse 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. ESF 9 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
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coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams 
(IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plan (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe ESF 9 capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center will work with its support agency counterparts to seek, 
procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of required assets. 
4. When an event is focused in scope to a specific type or response mode, technical and 
subject matter expertise may be provided by an appropriate person(s) from a supporting 
agency with skills pertinent to the type of event, who will advise and/or direct operations 
within the context of the Incident Command System structure. 
5. Recovering Victims 
When feasible:  
a. Rescue survivors in dangerous areas, from environmental hazards, and debris. 
b. Retrieval of bodies when possible and only when all living victims have been 
recovered. 
c. Provide stable transport of victims while in injured condition. 
6. Access and Functional Needs:  
AFN populations require intensive planning by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center for diverse regions in the City of Buckeye. This includes:  
a. Providing for rescue and shelter of disabled, elderly, and other mentally disabled 
or vulnerable populations; including communicating properly with ESL or non-
English speakers. 
b. Planning temporary medical aid and liaising with medical supply companies and 
emergency care physicians; water, food, and shelter access provision. 
c. Arrange for adequate power, stations and delivery of medical supplies to 
disabled or at risk victims. 
d. When domesticated animals are involved, the provision of providing appropriate 
relief, care, and sheltering also cover all disaster cycle activities even if their 
owners are not continually present with their animal, including but not limited to; 
owners needing Search and Rescue services, owners needing decontamination 
from exposure to hazardous materials, owners needing assistance during 
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7. The provisions under the PETS Act will be carried out by Maricopa County Animal Care 
and Control and, as available to assist, the Arizona Humane Society; or by a third party 
under the agreement and/or authorization of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control 
to conduct similar activities. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This ESF complies with the National Response Framework and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The ESF may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
and 2) Field operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding search and rescue 
for the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
by the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Operations Sections at the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out the overall 
mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment from each primary and/or support organization 
assisting this ESF will retain administrative control over its own resources and 
personnel, but will be under the operational control. Delegation of mission operational 
control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Emergency Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding search and rescue requests. 
Also, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will develop and update 
assessments of the search and rescue status in the impact area and do 
contingency planning to meet anticipate demands and needs. 
d. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will develop and maintain 
accompanying Appendices, ESF's and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. However support agencies may 
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be compatible with and in support of the overall Emergency Operations Plan. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, 
The National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System and 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC the Maricopa County Sheriff's 
Office is the designated lead agency for search and rescue and will provide a 
liaison to facilitate requests for regional search and rescue resources to local 
Emergency Operations Centers. 
b. Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains the overall Emergency Operations Plan with the coordination of 
the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and their accompanying Appendices, ESF’s 
and Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related to 
emergencies. However, support agencies may develop and maintain their own 
similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support 
of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in compliance 
with the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
"on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or Coordinator for when the City of Buckeye has 
been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This ESF will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage its emergency activities. If additional support is required, the 
coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement on standby, the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-
Rescue Department will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, 
if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources likely to be 
needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
all agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
F. Search and Rescue Operations  
1. High Winds and Tornados 
Use initial damage assessment information and Priorities of Response prepared by the 
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a. Identify the facilities and areas where search and rescue operations may be 
needed by using Damage/Casualties Survey Report Form, Expected Damage 
from High Winds table 
b. Establish a priority for conduct of these operations 
c. Focus coordination and planning on the following actions:  
i. 
Remove trapped and injured persons from homes, buildings collapses, 
and other structural collapses 
ii. 
Administer first aid 
iii. 
Assist in transporting the seriously injured to medical facilities 
iv. 
Anticipate and plan for the possibilities of having to assist special needs 
population 
2. Earthquake 
Priorities:  
a. Use the damage assessment from the Direction and Control Coordinator to:  
i. 
Identify the facilities and areas for urban search and rescue (US&R) 
operations 
ii. 
Establish a priority for Search and Rescue operations 
b. Assist the American Red Cross in compiling an initial damage assessment 
c. Through the Direction and Control Coordinator, notify the State Emergency 
Operations Center for specialized equipment and additional trained teams for 
large-scale search and rescue operations. 
3. Typical Search and Rescue Response Missions:  
a. Remove trapped and injured persons from landslides, buildings collapses, and 
other structural collapses 
b. Administer first aid 
c. Assist in transporting the seriously injured to medical facilities 
4. Reminders:  
a. Use professional and volunteer search teams (including dog teams) 
b. Through the Direction and Control Coordinator, request Federal assistance to 
perform Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) operations. The Federal Government 
has established these teams are available to State and local response teams. 
The National Response Framework (NRF) Emergency Support Function ESF 9 
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State and local emergency response efforts to locate, extract, and provide for the 
immediate medical treatment of victims trapped in collapsed structures. 
c. A moderate quake of 5.0 magnitude can trigger other hazards including:  
i. 
Landslides 
ii. 
Fires 
iii. 
Utility damage 
iv. 
Hazardous materials spills 
5. Additional Resources Available through the State Emergency Operations Center:  
a. Military 
b. State National Guard 
c. Public Works 
d. Structural engineers 
e. Building inspectors 
f. Federal assistance to perform Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) operations 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Clearly delineate search, rescue definitions and criteria in conjunction with law 
enforcement, fire and EMS. 
2 
Anticipate potential needs or problems that would exceed jurisdiction resources in 
conjunction with Logistics. 
3 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county SAR officials. 
4 
Identify search and rescue sustainment needs for incidents less than 72 hours and 
greater than 72 hours. 
5 
Identify guidance on handling AFN populations as is necessary to search and rescue 
operations. 
6 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EM Director. 
7 
Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
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11 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
12 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS Form 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
3 
Notify state agencies and neighboring communities if Search and Rescue operations 
exceeded geographic boundaries. 
4 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
5 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC, except during wildfires. 
6 
Notify the state police when it has become necessary to activate regional Search and 
Rescue Association. 
7 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
8 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
9 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
10 Monitor resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC Director. 
11 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
12 Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
13 Coordinate radio frequencies. 
14 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
15 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
16 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the inspection of congregate and 
shelter facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration the 
requirements of AFN populations. 
17 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
18 Assist staff in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in search and 
rescue. 
19 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
20 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
21 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
22 Coordinate with search and rescue elements responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
23 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
24 Advise decision makers in the EOC on operations. 
25 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
26 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
27 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Report Search and Rescue status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
29 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
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30 If more than one shift is needed, prepare and post a shift schedule. 
31 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
5 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
6 
Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Provide assistance in initial needs assessment and augment search and rescue 
operations. 
9 
Clean, replenish, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Encourage the private sector to develop location and check in plans for AFN populations 
to minimize unnecessary use of Search and Rescue resources. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Alert or activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Clearly delineate search, rescue definitions and criteria in conjunction with law 
enforcement, fire and EMS. 
2 
Anticipate potential needs or problems that would exceed jurisdiction resources in 
conjunction with Logistics. 
3 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county SAR officials. 
4 
Identify search and rescue sustainment needs for incidents less than 72 hours and 
greater than 72 hours.

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5 
Identify guidance on handling AFN populations as is necessary to search and rescue 
operations. 
6 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EM Director. 
7 
Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
12 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS Form 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
3 
Notify state agencies and neighboring communities if Search and Rescue operations 
exceeded geographic boundaries. 
4 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
5 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC, except during wildfires. 
6 
Notify the state police when it has become necessary to activate regional Search and 
Rescue Association. 
7 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
8 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
9 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
10 Monitor resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC Director. 
11 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
12 Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
13 Coordinate radio frequencies. 
14 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
15 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
16 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the inspection of congregate and 
shelter facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration the 
requirements of AFN populations. 
17 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
18 Assist staff in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in search and 
rescue. 
19 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
20 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
21 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
22 Coordinate with search and rescue elements responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
23 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities.

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24 Advise decision makers in the EOC on operations. 
25 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
26 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
27 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Report Search and Rescue status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
29 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
30 If more than one shift is needed, prepare and post a shift schedule. 
31 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
5 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
6 
Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Provide assistance in initial needs assessment and augment search and rescue 
operations. 
9 
Clean, replenish, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Encourage the private sector to develop location and check in plans for AFN populations 
to minimize unnecessary use of Search and Rescue resources. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Alert or activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs

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Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Clearly delineate search, rescue definitions and criteria in conjunction with law 
enforcement, fire and EMS. 
2 
Anticipate potential needs or problems that would exceed jurisdiction resources in 
conjunction with Logistics. 
3 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county SAR officials. 
4 
Identify search and rescue sustainment needs for incidents less than 72 hours and 
greater than 72 hours. 
5 
Identify guidance on handling AFN populations as is necessary to search and rescue 
operations. 
6 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EM Director. 
7 
Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
12 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS Form 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
3 
Notify state agencies and neighboring communities if Search and Rescue operations 
exceeded geographic boundaries. 
4 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
5 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC, except during wildfires. 
6 
Notify the state police when it has become necessary to activate regional Search and 
Rescue Association. 
7 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
8 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
9 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
10 Monitor resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC Director. 
11 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
12 Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
13 Coordinate radio frequencies. 
14 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
15 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
16 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the inspection of congregate and 
shelter facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration the 
requirements of AFN populations. 
17 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations.

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18 Assist staff in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in search and 
rescue. 
19 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
20 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
21 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
22 Coordinate with search and rescue elements responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
23 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
24 Advise decision makers in the EOC on operations. 
25 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
26 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
27 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Report Search and Rescue status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
29 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
30 If more than one shift is needed, prepare and post a shift schedule. 
31 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
5 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
6 
Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Provide assistance in initial needs assessment and augment search and rescue 
operations. 
9 
Clean, replenish, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Encourage the private sector to develop location and check in plans for AFN populations 
to minimize unnecessary use of Search and Rescue resources. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises.

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2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Alert or activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Clearly delineate search, rescue definitions and criteria in conjunction with law 
enforcement, fire and EMS. 
2 
Anticipate potential needs or problems that would exceed jurisdiction resources in 
conjunction with Logistics. 
3 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county SAR officials. 
4 
Identify search and rescue sustainment needs for incidents less than 72 hours and 
greater than 72 hours. 
5 
Identify guidance on handling AFN populations as is necessary to search and rescue 
operations. 
6 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EM Director. 
7 
Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
2 
Notify state agencies and neighboring communities if Search and Rescue operations 
exceeded geographic boundaries. 
3 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
4 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC, except during wildfires. 
5 
Notify the state police when it has become necessary to activate regional Search and 
Rescue Association. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
9 
Monitor resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC Director. 
10 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
11 Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems.

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12 Coordinate radio frequencies. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
14 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
15 Assist staff in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in search and 
rescue. 
16 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
17 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
18 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
19 Coordinate with search and rescue elements responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
20 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
21 Advise decision makers in the EOC on operations. 
22 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
23 Report Search and Rescue status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Provide assistance in initial needs assessment and augment search and rescue 
operations. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Alert or activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Clearly delineate search, rescue definitions and criteria in conjunction with law 
enforcement, fire and EMS. 
2 
Anticipate potential needs or problems that would exceed jurisdiction resources in 
conjunction with Logistics. 
3 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county SAR officials. 
4 
Identify search and rescue sustainment needs for incidents less than 72 hours and 
greater than 72 hours. 
5 
Identify guidance on handling AFN populations as is necessary to search and rescue 
operations. 
6 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EM Director.

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7 
Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
10 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
2 
Notify state agencies and neighboring communities if Search and Rescue operations 
exceeded geographic boundaries. 
3 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
4 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC, except during wildfires. 
5 
Notify the state police when it has become necessary to activate regional Search and 
Rescue Association. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
9 
Monitor resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC Director. 
10 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
11 Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
12 Coordinate radio frequencies. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
14 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
15 Assist staff in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in search and 
rescue. 
16 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
17 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
18 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
19 Coordinate with search and rescue elements responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
20 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
21 Advise decision makers in the EOC on operations. 
22 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
23 Report Search and Rescue status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Provide assistance in initial needs assessment and augment search and rescue 
operations. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS).

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Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Alert or activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Clearly delineate search, rescue definitions and criteria in conjunction with law 
enforcement, fire and EMS. 
2 
Anticipate potential needs or problems that would exceed jurisdiction resources in 
conjunction with Logistics. 
3 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county SAR officials. 
4 
Identify search and rescue sustainment needs for incidents less than 72 hours and 
greater than 72 hours. 
5 
Identify guidance on handling AFN populations as is necessary to search and rescue 
operations. 
6 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EM Director. 
7 
Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
12 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS Form 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
3 
Notify state agencies and neighboring communities if Search and Rescue operations 
exceeded geographic boundaries. 
4 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
5 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC, except during wildfires. 
6 
Notify the state police when it has become necessary to activate regional Search and 
Rescue Association.

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7 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
8 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
9 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
10 Monitor resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC Director. 
11 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
12 Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
13 Coordinate radio frequencies. 
14 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
15 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
16 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the inspection of congregate and 
shelter facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration the 
requirements of AFN populations. 
17 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations. 
18 Assist staff in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in search and 
rescue. 
19 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
20 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
21 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
22 Coordinate with search and rescue elements responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
23 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
24 Advise decision makers in the EOC on operations. 
25 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
26 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
27 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
28 Report Search and Rescue status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
29 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
30 If more than one shift is needed, prepare and post a shift schedule. 
31 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
5 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
6 
Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested.

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8 
Provide assistance in initial needs assessment and augment search and rescue 
operations. 
9 
Clean, replenish, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Encourage the private sector to develop location and check in plans for AFN populations 
to minimize unnecessary use of Search and Rescue resources. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Alert or activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Clearly delineate search, rescue definitions and criteria in conjunction with law 
enforcement, fire and EMS. 
2 
Anticipate potential needs or problems that would exceed jurisdiction resources in 
conjunction with Logistics. 
3 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county SAR officials. 
4 
Identify search and rescue sustainment needs for incidents less than 72 hours and 
greater than 72 hours. 
5 
Identify guidance on handling AFN populations as is necessary to search and rescue 
operations. 
6 
Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EM Director. 
7 
Report communications status and potential problems and solution options to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
9 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
10 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
11 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue

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1 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EM 
Director. 
2 
Notify state agencies and neighboring communities if Search and Rescue operations 
exceeded geographic boundaries. 
3 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
4 
Coordinate resource requests from the Incident Commander through the Incident 
Command Post, to the EOC, except during wildfires. 
5 
Notify the state police when it has become necessary to activate regional Search and 
Rescue Association. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
If relocating to an alternate EOC, ensure that all current communications are established 
and tested at the new location, if possible, before notifying evacuation field personnel, 
affected jurisdictions, or higher levels of government. 
9 
Monitor resource shortages in the jurisdiction and present options to the EOC Director. 
10 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
11 Provide and maintain primary communications for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using any 
available public and private communications systems. 
12 Coordinate radio frequencies. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
14 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
15 Assist staff in warning and evacuation operations when not involved in search and 
rescue. 
16 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
17 Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
18 Provide field support for emergency responders. 
19 Coordinate with search and rescue elements responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
20 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
21 Advise decision makers in the EOC on operations. 
22 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
23 Report Search and Rescue status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Provide assistance in initial needs assessment and augment search and rescue 
operations. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations.

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4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Alert or activate off-duty and auxiliary personnel as required by the emergency. 
 
American Red Cross 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the inspection of congregate and shelter 
facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration the requirements 
of AFN populations. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Identify alternate or backup communications systems and facilities. 
2 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
 
City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue

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1 
Identify search and rescue sustainment needs for incidents less than 72 hours and 
greater than 72 hours. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
2 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
3 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
4 
Coordinate the management of air resources with other agencies. 
5 
Coordinate with search and rescue elements responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
6 
Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
7 
Advise decision makers in the EOC on operations. 
8 
Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
9 
Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
10 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Protection Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Salvation Army 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Coordinate with Mass Care and Public Works for the inspection of congregate and shelter 
facilities prior to occupancy by evacuees. Also take into consideration the requirements 
of AFN populations. 
 
Valley Metro/RPTA 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 9 - Search and Rescue 
1 
Coordinate with Transportation and Medical Services representatives for transportation of 
victims to emergency treatment centers, mass casualty centers, or fatality collection 
points. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 9 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage expenses 
relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
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accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Air Quality 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of ESF 10 is to provide hazardous materials (HazMat) coordination and 
support services in support of emergency events in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 10 provides for a coordinated response to HazMat incidents. This includes the 
appropriate response and recovery actions to prepare for, prevent, minimize, or mitigate 
a threat to public health, welfare, or the environment caused by oil or HazMat. 
2. ESF 10 describes the actions unique to oil and hazardous materials response, it 
addresses: 
 
Response to oil and hazardous materials incidents at both fixed sites and on 
transportation routes 
 
Specialized local, regional, state and federal mutual aid resources 
 
Hazardous materials planning and reporting requirements 
 
Short and long-term environmental remediation 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General

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1. ESF 10 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, and 
coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations, Regional HazMat Teams, and Regional 
Incident Management Teams (IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plan (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring County, State, Federal or mutual aid assistance, the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will work with its support agency counterparts to 
seek, procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of any required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, will evaluate and analyze information 
regarding the identification of securing, removing and disposing of the hazardous 
materials requests for response, develop and update assessments of the hazardous 
materials situation and status in the impact area, and do contingency planning to meet 
anticipated demands or needs. 
5. When an event is focused in scope to a specific type or response mode technical and 
subject matter expertise may be provided by an appropriate person(s) from a supporting 
agency with skills pertinent to the type of event, who will advise and/or direct operations 
within the context of the Incident Command System structure. 
6. Per Statute, first responders is required to notify the AZ DPS of any and all hazardous 
material releases. AZ DPS will send an Emergency Response Officer (ERO) trained as 
HazMat Incident Commander to coordinate the response effort with the assistance of 
local fire and police services. 
   
a. Hazmat teams are designated at the local fire department level and are run in 
coordination with National Fire Protection Association, OSHA, the EPA, AZ DPS 
and local fire and rescue. Pre-incident Hazmat teams are categorically trained in 
establishing perimeters for a given threat, cross contamination protocols and 
building HAZMAT teams specially trained in a given threat (Propane, gasoline, 
diesel fuels, acids, etc.). First responders face many of the same threats as 
persons in the area at the time of an event. This makes establishing the type of 
chemical event critical in initial response, before personnel and material are 
deployed. It is reasonably assumed that HAZMAT events have limited 
geographic impact and radius. This limits the necessary pre-incident planning. 
Pre-incident planning must include planned disruptions in supply chain and 
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b. The primary agency convenes appropriate agency representatives to the Incident 
Command Post (ICP) as soon as possible, if possible, to develop a plan for 
providing the support required. This can be conducted via emergency conference 
call or by physically locating at the primary agency ICP as appropriate. At the 
EOC level, response focuses initially on the following actions: 
   
i. 
Ensure that the EOC is ready to support local, state and federal response 
activities and to coordinate with the State EOC 
ii. 
Establish communications with the affected state elements. 
iii. 
Coordinate with national response as appropriate. 
7. Warning, Alert, and Public Announcement. The Coordinator will coordinate with the 
External Affairs Coordinator for comprehensive public information dissemination and a 
media management plan. Joint information centers may have to be established to 
ensure timely and accurate dissemination of pertinent information to the public through 
radio, television, interstate/or public transportation bulletins and electronic mediums. The 
quickest means of notification is the Highway Advisory Alert System located in the 
EOC.  Local radio stations are the second fastest means of notification.  Additionally, the 
Office of Emergency Management maintains a Facebook page to disseminate timely 
information to the public. Refer to the basic plan for additional notification procedures. 
8. Contamination is assessed through NIMS criteria in conjunction with EPA guidelines for 
the specific threat. Biological hazards or those with terrorist potential must be 
coordinated with FBI, Arizona Department of Homeland Security/Emergency 
Management or intrastate agencies as necessary. The coordinator will work directly with 
the State EOC, representative toward identifying appropriate labs that will be notified of 
the need for expedited processing and centralized lists and contact points will be 
maintained for facilities that can process materials and samples in the most efficient 
manner possible. 
9. Environmental remediation is a primary concern in the recovery from a hazardous 
material release. In the event of a release there are several contractors available in 
Arizona that can provide remediation services. ESF 10 Coordinator should refer to the 
appendix on environmental releases. Within the ESF is a list of contractors that can 
assist with the remediation process. It will also be a requirement for ESF 10 to work 
closely with the State EOC for resources required in this area.   
B. Direction and Control  
1. ESF 10 complies with the National Response Framework, and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. ESF 10 may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
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3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding hazardous material 
response and/or protection for the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center by the ESF coordinator. Under the Incident Command 
System structure, the Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Operations 
Sections at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident 
commander in carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment from ESF 10, and further mission tasking by a 
Local primary agency, each support organization assisting ESF 10 assignment will retain 
administrative control over its own resources and personnel but will be under the 
operation control of ESF 10. Delegation of mission operational control may be delegated 
to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Emergency Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, ESF 10 will evaluate and analyze information 
regarding transportation services requests. ESF 10 will develop and update 
assessments of the transportation services status in the impacted area and 
undertake contingency planning to meet anticipated requirements. 
d. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will develop and 
maintain ESF 10 and accompanying Appendices, ESF's and Standard Operating 
Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and 
support agencies should develop and maintain their own similar documents for 
internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the Emergency 
Operations Plan. All such documents will be in compliance with the National 
Response Framework, The National Incident Management System, the Incident 
Command System and the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC, the Maricopa County 
Department of Emergency Management is the designated lead agency for 
County hazardous material events and may provide a liaison to facilitate requests 
for hazardous materials resources to local Emergency Operations Centers. 
b. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains ESF 10 Hazardous Materials Response and their accompanying 
Appendices, ESF’s and Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response 
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maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible 
with and in support of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will 
be in compliance with the National Response Framework (NRF), the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
"on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or Coordinator for ESF 10 when the City of 
Buckeye has been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as 
provided in the City Warning Point procedure. 
2. This ESF will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities of ESF 10. If additional support is required, 
the ESF 10 coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage ESF 10 activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement of ESF 10 on standby, the City of Buckeye 
Fire Medical-Rescue Department will implement procedures to notify all planning team 
members and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources 
likely to be needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
all agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Anticipate, test, and evaluate problems with warning, detection systems, and monitoring 
equipment. 
2 
Prepare an inventory of existing threats using SARA Title III, Tier II information. 
3 
Provide, obtain, or recommend training for response personnel using courses made 
available by FEMA, Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(NRC), the EPA, manufacturers and transporters of hazardous materials, and training 
based on OSHA requirements. 
4 
Publish chemical reporting requirements and alert criteria for public. 
5 
Coordinate with energy, transportation, mining, and manufacturing facilities to effect 
efficient collaboration when disasters occur. 
6 
Develop detailed procedures for identification, control, and clean-up of oil or hazardous 
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7 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies, including the Department 
of Transportation and the EPA. 
8 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
9 
Maintain adequate supply of radiological monitors and monitoring equipment. 
10 Participate in LEPC meetings. 
11 Identify public notification procedures on the statuses of hazmat facilities and 
transportation systems. 
12 Identify critical facilities that may contain hazardous materials and develop a response 
plan for those facilities. 
13 Identify local transportation routes for hazardous materials on road and railways. 
14 Identify evacuation routes away from and downwind from regulated facilities. 
15 Identify and track radiological response training requirements for personnel and 
agencies. 
16 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
17 Develop radiological awareness programs for responders, private industry, and the 
public. 
18 Develop emergency preparedness programs for hazardous materials incidents. 
19 Identify and track potential waterway vulnerabilities, including contamination risks to 
drinking water. 
20 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
21 Be aware of secondary contamination through access routes used by first responders, 
and to the public through evacuation routes. 
22 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Designate personnel from Fire to coordinate Hazmat activities in EOC. 
2 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
4 
Provide for monitoring to determine the extent of the contaminated area and consult with 
appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress to contaminated areas. 
5 
Assess the extent of contamination and determine the area and population likely to be 
affected by hazardous materials release. 
6 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, the State Hazardous Material Response Officer will 
provide coordination of response resources in support of local jurisdictions. 
7 
Report Oil and Hazardous Chemical situation status and potential problems to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Coordinate road, airspace, and waterway closures in coordination with ESF 1 and state 
and federal agencies. 
9 
Provide support and protective equipment for emergency responders. 
10 Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to initiate warning to the public of 
imminent hazmat incident or radiological release. 
11 Alert local, state, and federal agencies of incidents as prescribed by law or policy; keep 
documented checklist of notifications. 
12 Coordinate with EOC to deploy trained personnel to the incident to provide hazardous 
material assessment and response activities. 
13 Manage the direction and control of hazardous materials response efforts in coordination 
with the IC and the EOC director.

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14 Establish adequate safety zones required for decontamination and quarantine. 
15 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations to communicate evacuation 
notices to the public. 
16 Identify resources needed to ensure personnel are adequately protected and equipped to 
handle radiological incidents. 
17 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims and prevent further exposure and 
contamination. 
18 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
19 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
21 Designate personnel to track changes in wind direction and speed during cases of gas 
leaks or hazardous vaporization. 
22 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
23 For spills in urban settings, coordinate building, particularly basement, inspections and 
closures to reduce exposure. 
24 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 Organize treatment plans, in conjunction with medical teams, for burn, inhalation victims 
and mass medical care. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
28 Ensure decontamination teams have adequate access to sites and equipment. 
29 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
30 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting. 
31 Request mutual aid as needed. 
32 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
33 Request assistance from the EPA, State EOC, Conservation, Recreation, and others as 
dictated by the situation. 
34 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
35 Coordinate with Firefighting on hazardous materials storage and transportation. 
36 Monitor sampling studies to determine environment impact as event continues. 
37 In case of maritime impacts, coordinate with US Coast Guard and other authorities 
regarding coastline and harbor responses. 
38 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation 
sector. 
39 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
40 Coordinate with relevant private and public organizations for rapid evaluation criteria of 
material and the releases impact on the environment. 
41 Establish shift and staffing schedules for events exceeding 24 hours. 
42 Coordinate situation specific assessment teams such as radiological and chemical. 
43 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
44 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
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45 Determine jurisdictional priorities objectives strategies and resource allocations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Confirm with Mass Care, Medical and Long Term Recovery staff that objectives are being 
addressed for exposed victims or responders. 
4 
Detail and release via PIO relevant public health information. 
5 
Enable and publish public re-entry when clean up is complete and safety levels meet 
substance specific parameters. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
9 
Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to announce an area is all clear? 
after the assessment team determines the area is safe for return. 
10 Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
11 Develop and implement environmental clean-up plan. 
12 Continue to monitor personnel and area for contamination. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
14 Conduct subsequent decontamination in conjunction with environmental agencies. 
15 Provide investigative agencies with documentation of the response to enable health and 
environmental studies. 
16 In case of oil spills, know when to hand over response to longer-term mitigation 
personnel. 
17 Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Coordinate with proper authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure tracking of 
hazardous materials in and out of jurisdiction is timely and accurate. 
3 
Ensure first responder access to PPE and decontamination facilities. 
4 
Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been 
obtained prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
5 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
6 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
7 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support HAZMAT activities. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
11 Ensure vulnerable facilities receive appropriate remediation. 
12 Check critical infrastructure support and redundancies for areas where HAZMAT 
incidents could damage or destroy. 
13 Offer recommendations to appropriate authorities about fixing these weaknesses. 
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15 Consider natural disaster effects on HAZMAT storage and production facilities. 
16 Tabulate and maintain a list of high priority sites vulnerable to natural disasters, terrorism, 
and other externalities. 
17 Tabulate and maintain a list of first and continuing responder resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Anticipate, test, and evaluate problems with warning, detection systems, and monitoring 
equipment. 
2 
Prepare an inventory of existing threats using SARA Title III, Tier II information. 
3 
Provide, obtain, or recommend training for response personnel using courses made 
available by FEMA, Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(NRC), the EPA, manufacturers and transporters of hazardous materials, and training 
based on OSHA requirements. 
4 
Publish chemical reporting requirements and alert criteria for public. 
5 
Coordinate with energy, transportation, mining, and manufacturing facilities to effect 
efficient collaboration when disasters occur. 
6 
Develop detailed procedures for identification, control, and clean-up of oil or hazardous 
materials. 
7 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies, including the Department 
of Transportation and the EPA. 
8 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
9 
Maintain adequate supply of radiological monitors and monitoring equipment. 
10 Participate in LEPC meetings. 
11 Identify public notification procedures on the statuses of hazmat facilities and 
transportation systems. 
12 Identify critical facilities that may contain hazardous materials and develop a response 
plan for those facilities. 
13 Identify local transportation routes for hazardous materials on road and railways. 
14 Identify evacuation routes away from and downwind from regulated facilities. 
15 Identify and track radiological response training requirements for personnel and 
agencies. 
16 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
17 Develop radiological awareness programs for responders, private industry, and the 
public. 
18 Develop emergency preparedness programs for hazardous materials incidents.

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19 Identify and track potential waterway vulnerabilities, including contamination risks to 
drinking water. 
20 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
21 Be aware of secondary contamination through access routes used by first responders, 
and to the public through evacuation routes. 
22 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Designate personnel from Fire to coordinate Hazmat activities in EOC. 
2 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
4 
Provide for monitoring to determine the extent of the contaminated area and consult with 
appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress to contaminated areas. 
5 
Assess the extent of contamination and determine the area and population likely to be 
affected by hazardous materials release. 
6 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, the State Hazardous Material Response Officer will 
provide coordination of response resources in support of local jurisdictions. 
7 
Report Oil and Hazardous Chemical situation status and potential problems to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Coordinate road, airspace, and waterway closures in coordination with ESF 1 and state 
and federal agencies. 
9 
Provide support and protective equipment for emergency responders. 
10 Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to initiate warning to the public of 
imminent hazmat incident or radiological release. 
11 Alert local, state, and federal agencies of incidents as prescribed by law or policy; keep 
documented checklist of notifications. 
12 Coordinate with EOC to deploy trained personnel to the incident to provide hazardous 
material assessment and response activities. 
13 Manage the direction and control of hazardous materials response efforts in coordination 
with the IC and the EOC director. 
14 Establish adequate safety zones required for decontamination and quarantine. 
15 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations to communicate evacuation 
notices to the public. 
16 Identify resources needed to ensure personnel are adequately protected and equipped to 
handle radiological incidents. 
17 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims and prevent further exposure and 
contamination. 
18 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
19 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
21 Designate personnel to track changes in wind direction and speed during cases of gas 
leaks or hazardous vaporization. 
22 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
23 For spills in urban settings, coordinate building, particularly basement, inspections and 
closures to reduce exposure.

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24 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 Organize treatment plans, in conjunction with medical teams, for burn, inhalation victims 
and mass medical care. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
28 Ensure decontamination teams have adequate access to sites and equipment. 
29 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
30 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting. 
31 Request mutual aid as needed. 
32 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
33 Request assistance from the EPA, State EOC, Conservation, Recreation, and others as 
dictated by the situation. 
34 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
35 Coordinate with Firefighting on hazardous materials storage and transportation. 
36 Monitor sampling studies to determine environment impact as event continues. 
37 In case of maritime impacts, coordinate with US Coast Guard and other authorities 
regarding coastline and harbor responses. 
38 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation 
sector. 
39 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
40 Coordinate with relevant private and public organizations for rapid evaluation criteria of 
material and the releases impact on the environment. 
41 Establish shift and staffing schedules for events exceeding 24 hours. 
42 Coordinate situation specific assessment teams such as radiological and chemical. 
43 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
44 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
45 Determine jurisdictional priorities objectives strategies and resource allocations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Confirm with Mass Care, Medical and Long Term Recovery staff that objectives are being 
addressed for exposed victims or responders. 
4 
Detail and release via PIO relevant public health information. 
5 
Enable and publish public re-entry when clean up is complete and safety levels meet 
substance specific parameters. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
9 
Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to announce an area is all clear? 
after the assessment team determines the area is safe for return.

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10 Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
11 Develop and implement environmental clean-up plan. 
12 Continue to monitor personnel and area for contamination. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
14 Conduct subsequent decontamination in conjunction with environmental agencies. 
15 Provide investigative agencies with documentation of the response to enable health and 
environmental studies. 
16 In case of oil spills, know when to hand over response to longer-term mitigation 
personnel. 
17 Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Coordinate with proper authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure tracking of 
hazardous materials in and out of jurisdiction is timely and accurate. 
3 
Ensure first responder access to PPE and decontamination facilities. 
4 
Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been 
obtained prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
5 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
6 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
7 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support HAZMAT activities. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
11 Ensure vulnerable facilities receive appropriate remediation. 
12 Check critical infrastructure support and redundancies for areas where HAZMAT 
incidents could damage or destroy. 
13 Offer recommendations to appropriate authorities about fixing these weaknesses. 
14 Consider mobile and aerial monitoring and mobile laboratory support for first responders. 
15 Consider natural disaster effects on HAZMAT storage and production facilities. 
16 Tabulate and maintain a list of high priority sites vulnerable to natural disasters, terrorism, 
and other externalities. 
17 Tabulate and maintain a list of first and continuing responder resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations.

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Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Anticipate, test, and evaluate problems with warning, detection systems, and monitoring 
equipment. 
2 
Prepare an inventory of existing threats using SARA Title III, Tier II information. 
3 
Provide, obtain, or recommend training for response personnel using courses made 
available by FEMA, Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(NRC), the EPA, manufacturers and transporters of hazardous materials, and training 
based on OSHA requirements. 
4 
Publish chemical reporting requirements and alert criteria for public. 
5 
Coordinate with energy, transportation, mining, and manufacturing facilities to effect 
efficient collaboration when disasters occur. 
6 
Develop detailed procedures for identification, control, and clean-up of oil or hazardous 
materials. 
7 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies, including the Department 
of Transportation and the EPA. 
8 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
9 
Maintain adequate supply of radiological monitors and monitoring equipment. 
10 Participate in LEPC meetings. 
11 Identify public notification procedures on the statuses of hazmat facilities and 
transportation systems. 
12 Identify critical facilities that may contain hazardous materials and develop a response 
plan for those facilities. 
13 Identify local transportation routes for hazardous materials on road and railways. 
14 Identify evacuation routes away from and downwind from regulated facilities. 
15 Identify and track radiological response training requirements for personnel and 
agencies. 
16 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
17 Develop radiological awareness programs for responders, private industry, and the 
public. 
18 Develop emergency preparedness programs for hazardous materials incidents. 
19 Identify and track potential waterway vulnerabilities, including contamination risks to 
drinking water. 
20 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
21 Be aware of secondary contamination through access routes used by first responders, 
and to the public through evacuation routes. 
22 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Designate personnel from Fire to coordinate Hazmat activities in EOC. 
2 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
4 
Provide for monitoring to determine the extent of the contaminated area and consult with 
appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress to contaminated areas. 
5 
Assess the extent of contamination and determine the area and population likely to be 
affected by hazardous materials release.

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6 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, the State Hazardous Material Response Officer will 
provide coordination of response resources in support of local jurisdictions. 
7 
Report Oil and Hazardous Chemical situation status and potential problems to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Coordinate road, airspace, and waterway closures in coordination with ESF 1 and state 
and federal agencies. 
9 
Provide support and protective equipment for emergency responders. 
10 Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to initiate warning to the public of 
imminent hazmat incident or radiological release. 
11 Alert local, state, and federal agencies of incidents as prescribed by law or policy; keep 
documented checklist of notifications. 
12 Coordinate with EOC to deploy trained personnel to the incident to provide hazardous 
material assessment and response activities. 
13 Manage the direction and control of hazardous materials response efforts in coordination 
with the IC and the EOC director. 
14 Establish adequate safety zones required for decontamination and quarantine. 
15 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations to communicate evacuation 
notices to the public. 
16 Identify resources needed to ensure personnel are adequately protected and equipped to 
handle radiological incidents. 
17 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims and prevent further exposure and 
contamination. 
18 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
19 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
21 Designate personnel to track changes in wind direction and speed during cases of gas 
leaks or hazardous vaporization. 
22 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
23 For spills in urban settings, coordinate building, particularly basement, inspections and 
closures to reduce exposure. 
24 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 Organize treatment plans, in conjunction with medical teams, for burn, inhalation victims 
and mass medical care. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
28 Ensure decontamination teams have adequate access to sites and equipment. 
29 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
30 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting. 
31 Request mutual aid as needed. 
32 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
33 Request assistance from the EPA, State EOC, Conservation, Recreation, and others as 
dictated by the situation. 
34 Maintain financial and legal accountability.

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35 Coordinate with Firefighting on hazardous materials storage and transportation. 
36 Monitor sampling studies to determine environment impact as event continues. 
37 In case of maritime impacts, coordinate with US Coast Guard and other authorities 
regarding coastline and harbor responses. 
38 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation 
sector. 
39 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
40 Coordinate with relevant private and public organizations for rapid evaluation criteria of 
material and the releases impact on the environment. 
41 Establish shift and staffing schedules for events exceeding 24 hours. 
42 Coordinate situation specific assessment teams such as radiological and chemical. 
43 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
44 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
45 Determine jurisdictional priorities objectives strategies and resource allocations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Confirm with Mass Care, Medical and Long Term Recovery staff that objectives are being 
addressed for exposed victims or responders. 
4 
Detail and release via PIO relevant public health information. 
5 
Enable and publish public re-entry when clean up is complete and safety levels meet 
substance specific parameters. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
9 
Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to announce an area is all clear? 
after the assessment team determines the area is safe for return. 
10 Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
11 Develop and implement environmental clean-up plan. 
12 Continue to monitor personnel and area for contamination. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
14 Conduct subsequent decontamination in conjunction with environmental agencies. 
15 Provide investigative agencies with documentation of the response to enable health and 
environmental studies. 
16 In case of oil spills, know when to hand over response to longer-term mitigation 
personnel. 
17 Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Coordinate with proper authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure tracking of 
hazardous materials in and out of jurisdiction is timely and accurate. 
3 
Ensure first responder access to PPE and decontamination facilities.

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4 
Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been 
obtained prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
5 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
6 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
7 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support HAZMAT activities. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
11 Ensure vulnerable facilities receive appropriate remediation. 
12 Check critical infrastructure support and redundancies for areas where HAZMAT 
incidents could damage or destroy. 
13 Offer recommendations to appropriate authorities about fixing these weaknesses. 
14 Consider mobile and aerial monitoring and mobile laboratory support for first responders. 
15 Consider natural disaster effects on HAZMAT storage and production facilities. 
16 Tabulate and maintain a list of high priority sites vulnerable to natural disasters, terrorism, 
and other externalities. 
17 Tabulate and maintain a list of first and continuing responder resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Identify and track potential waterway vulnerabilities, including contamination risks to 
drinking water. 
2 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
2 Provide for monitoring to determine the extent of the contaminated area and consult with 
appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress to contaminated areas. 
3 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
4 In case of maritime impacts, coordinate with US Coast Guard and other authorities 
regarding coastline and harbor responses.

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Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Develop and implement environmental clean-up plan. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Establish adequate safety zones required for decontamination and quarantine. 
2 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting. 
2 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation sector. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been obtained 
prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Identify and track potential waterway vulnerabilities, including contamination risks to 
drinking water. 
2 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
3 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Provide for monitoring to determine the extent of the contaminated area and consult with 
appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress to contaminated areas. 
2 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting. 
3 In case of maritime impacts, coordinate with US Coast Guard and other authorities 
regarding coastline and harbor responses. 
4 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation sector.

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Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Develop and implement environmental clean-up plan. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been obtained 
prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Anticipate, test, and evaluate problems with warning, detection systems, and monitoring 
equipment. 
2 
Prepare an inventory of existing threats using SARA Title III, Tier II information. 
3 
Provide, obtain, or recommend training for response personnel using courses made 
available by FEMA, Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(NRC), the EPA, manufacturers and transporters of hazardous materials, and training 
based on OSHA requirements. 
4 
Publish chemical reporting requirements and alert criteria for public. 
5 
Coordinate with energy, transportation, mining, and manufacturing facilities to effect 
efficient collaboration when disasters occur. 
6 
Develop detailed procedures for identification, control, and clean-up of oil or hazardous 
materials. 
7 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies, including the Department 
of Transportation and the EPA. 
8 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
9 
Maintain adequate supply of radiological monitors and monitoring equipment. 
10 Participate in LEPC meetings. 
11 Identify public notification procedures on the statuses of hazmat facilities and 
transportation systems. 
12 Identify critical facilities that may contain hazardous materials and develop a response 
plan for those facilities. 
13 Identify local transportation routes for hazardous materials on road and railways. 
14 Identify evacuation routes away from and downwind from regulated facilities. 
15 Identify and track radiological response training requirements for personnel and 
agencies. 
16 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
17 Develop radiological awareness programs for responders, private industry, and the 
public. 
18 Develop emergency preparedness programs for hazardous materials incidents. 
19 Identify and track potential waterway vulnerabilities, including contamination risks to 
drinking water. 
20 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
21 Be aware of secondary contamination through access routes used by first responders, 
and to the public through evacuation routes. 
22 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Designate personnel from Fire to coordinate Hazmat activities in EOC. 
2 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist.

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3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
4 
Provide for monitoring to determine the extent of the contaminated area and consult with 
appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress to contaminated areas. 
5 
Assess the extent of contamination and determine the area and population likely to be 
affected by hazardous materials release. 
6 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, the State Hazardous Material Response Officer will 
provide coordination of response resources in support of local jurisdictions. 
7 
Report Oil and Hazardous Chemical situation status and potential problems to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Coordinate road, airspace, and waterway closures in coordination with ESF 1 and state 
and federal agencies. 
9 
Provide support and protective equipment for emergency responders. 
10 Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to initiate warning to the public of 
imminent hazmat incident or radiological release. 
11 Alert local, state, and federal agencies of incidents as prescribed by law or policy; keep 
documented checklist of notifications. 
12 Coordinate with EOC to deploy trained personnel to the incident to provide hazardous 
material assessment and response activities. 
13 Manage the direction and control of hazardous materials response efforts in coordination 
with the IC and the EOC director. 
14 Establish adequate safety zones required for decontamination and quarantine. 
15 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations to communicate evacuation 
notices to the public. 
16 Identify resources needed to ensure personnel are adequately protected and equipped to 
handle radiological incidents. 
17 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims and prevent further exposure and 
contamination. 
18 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
19 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
21 Designate personnel to track changes in wind direction and speed during cases of gas 
leaks or hazardous vaporization. 
22 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
23 For spills in urban settings, coordinate building, particularly basement, inspections and 
closures to reduce exposure. 
24 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 Organize treatment plans, in conjunction with medical teams, for burn, inhalation victims 
and mass medical care. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
28 Ensure decontamination teams have adequate access to sites and equipment. 
29 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
30 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting.

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31 Request mutual aid as needed. 
32 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
33 Request assistance from the EPA, State EOC, Conservation, Recreation, and others as 
dictated by the situation. 
34 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
35 Coordinate with Firefighting on hazardous materials storage and transportation. 
36 Monitor sampling studies to determine environment impact as event continues. 
37 In case of maritime impacts, coordinate with US Coast Guard and other authorities 
regarding coastline and harbor responses. 
38 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation 
sector. 
39 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
40 Coordinate with relevant private and public organizations for rapid evaluation criteria of 
material and the releases impact on the environment. 
41 Establish shift and staffing schedules for events exceeding 24 hours. 
42 Coordinate situation specific assessment teams such as radiological and chemical. 
43 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
44 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
45 Determine jurisdictional priorities objectives strategies and resource allocations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Confirm with Mass Care, Medical and Long Term Recovery staff that objectives are being 
addressed for exposed victims or responders. 
4 
Detail and release via PIO relevant public health information. 
5 
Enable and publish public re-entry when clean up is complete and safety levels meet 
substance specific parameters. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
9 
Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to announce an area is all clear? 
after the assessment team determines the area is safe for return. 
10 Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
11 Develop and implement environmental clean-up plan. 
12 Continue to monitor personnel and area for contamination. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
14 Conduct subsequent decontamination in conjunction with environmental agencies. 
15 Provide investigative agencies with documentation of the response to enable health and 
environmental studies. 
16 In case of oil spills, know when to hand over response to longer-term mitigation 
personnel. 
17 Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested.

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Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Coordinate with proper authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure tracking of 
hazardous materials in and out of jurisdiction is timely and accurate. 
3 
Ensure first responder access to PPE and decontamination facilities. 
4 
Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been 
obtained prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
5 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
6 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
7 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support HAZMAT activities. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
11 Ensure vulnerable facilities receive appropriate remediation. 
12 Check critical infrastructure support and redundancies for areas where HAZMAT 
incidents could damage or destroy. 
13 Offer recommendations to appropriate authorities about fixing these weaknesses. 
14 Consider mobile and aerial monitoring and mobile laboratory support for first responders. 
15 Consider natural disaster effects on HAZMAT storage and production facilities. 
16 Tabulate and maintain a list of high priority sites vulnerable to natural disasters, terrorism, 
and other externalities. 
17 Tabulate and maintain a list of first and continuing responder resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Identify and track potential waterway vulnerabilities, including contamination risks to 
drinking water. 
2 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director.

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2 Provide for monitoring to determine the extent of the contaminated area and consult with 
appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress to contaminated areas. 
3 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
4 In case of maritime impacts, coordinate with US Coast Guard and other authorities 
regarding coastline and harbor responses. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Develop and implement environmental clean-up plan. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting. 
2 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation sector. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been obtained 
prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
 
American Red Cross 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
 
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
 
Arizona Department of Game and Fish 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office

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Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations to communicate evacuation 
notices to the public. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Detail and release via PIO relevant public health information. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
2 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Establish adequate safety zones required for decontamination and quarantine. 
2 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Anticipate, test, and evaluate problems with warning, detection systems, and monitoring 
equipment. 
2 
Prepare an inventory of existing threats using SARA Title III, Tier II information. 
3 
Provide, obtain, or recommend training for response personnel using courses made 
available by FEMA, Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(NRC), the EPA, manufacturers and transporters of hazardous materials, and training 
based on OSHA requirements. 
4 
Coordinate with energy, transportation, mining, and manufacturing facilities to effect 
efficient collaboration when disasters occur. 
5 
Develop detailed procedures for identification, control, and clean-up of oil or hazardous 
materials. 
6 
Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies, including the Department 
of Transportation and the EPA.

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7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Maintain adequate supply of radiological monitors and monitoring equipment. 
9 
Participate in LEPC meetings. 
10 Identify public notification procedures on the statuses of hazmat facilities and 
transportation systems. 
11 Identify critical facilities that may contain hazardous materials and develop a response 
plan for those facilities. 
12 Identify local transportation routes for hazardous materials on road and railways. 
13 Identify evacuation routes away from and downwind from regulated facilities. 
14 Identify and track radiological response training requirements for personnel and 
agencies. 
15 Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
16 Develop radiological awareness programs for responders, private industry, and the 
public. 
17 Develop emergency preparedness programs for hazardous materials incidents. 
18 Identify and track potential waterway vulnerabilities, including contamination risks to 
drinking water. 
19 Identify high risk environmental zones taking into consideration wildlife and marine 
habitats. 
20 Be aware of secondary contamination through access routes used by first responders, 
and to the public through evacuation routes. 
21 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Designate personnel from Fire to coordinate Hazmat activities in EOC. 
2 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
3 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
4 
Provide for monitoring to determine the extent of the contaminated area and consult with 
appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress to contaminated areas. 
5 
Assess the extent of contamination and determine the area and population likely to be 
affected by hazardous materials release. 
6 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, the State Hazardous Material Response Officer will 
provide coordination of response resources in support of local jurisdictions. 
7 
Report Oil and Hazardous Chemical situation status and potential problems to the EM 
Director. 
8 
Coordinate road, airspace, and waterway closures in coordination with ESF 1 and state 
and federal agencies. 
9 
Provide support and protective equipment for emergency responders. 
10 Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to initiate warning to the public of 
imminent hazmat incident or radiological release. 
11 Alert local, state, and federal agencies of incidents as prescribed by law or policy; keep 
documented checklist of notifications. 
12 Coordinate with EOC to deploy trained personnel to the incident to provide hazardous 
material assessment and response activities. 
13 Manage the direction and control of hazardous materials response efforts in coordination 
with the IC and the EOC director. 
14 Establish adequate safety zones required for decontamination and quarantine.

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15 Coordinate with other agencies to recommend evacuations to communicate evacuation 
notices to the public. 
16 Identify resources needed to ensure personnel are adequately protected and equipped to 
handle radiological incidents. 
17 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims and prevent further exposure and 
contamination. 
18 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
19 Evaluate requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
21 Designate personnel to track changes in wind direction and speed during cases of gas 
leaks or hazardous vaporization. 
22 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
23 For spills in urban settings, coordinate building, particularly basement, inspections and 
closures to reduce exposure. 
24 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
25 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
26 Organize treatment plans, in conjunction with medical teams, for burn, inhalation victims 
and mass medical care. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
28 Ensure decontamination teams have adequate access to sites and equipment. 
29 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
30 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting. 
31 Request mutual aid as needed. 
32 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
33 Request assistance from the EPA, State EOC, Conservation, Recreation, and others as 
dictated by the situation. 
34 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
35 Coordinate with Firefighting on hazardous materials storage and transportation. 
36 Monitor sampling studies to determine environment impact as event continues. 
37 In case of maritime impacts, coordinate with US Coast Guard and other authorities 
regarding coastline and harbor responses. 
38 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation 
sector. 
39 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
40 Coordinate with relevant private and public organizations for rapid evaluation criteria of 
material and the releases impact on the environment. 
41 Establish shift and staffing schedules for events exceeding 24 hours. 
42 Coordinate situation specific assessment teams such as radiological and chemical. 
43 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
44 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
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Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Confirm with Mass Care, Medical and Long Term Recovery staff that objectives are being 
addressed for exposed victims or responders. 
4 
Detail and release via PIO relevant public health information. 
5 
Enable and publish public re-entry when clean up is complete and safety levels meet 
substance specific parameters. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
8 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency operations. 
9 
Coordinate with Communications and External Affairs to announce an area is all clear? 
after the assessment team determines the area is safe for return. 
10 Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
11 Develop and implement environmental clean-up plan. 
12 Continue to monitor personnel and area for contamination. 
13 Clean, repair, and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to normal 
operations or storage. 
14 Conduct subsequent decontamination in conjunction with environmental agencies. 
15 Provide investigative agencies with documentation of the response to enable health and 
environmental studies. 
16 In case of oil spills, know when to hand over response to longer-term mitigation 
personnel. 
17 Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Coordinate with proper authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure tracking of 
hazardous materials in and out of jurisdiction is timely and accurate. 
3 
Ensure first responder access to PPE and decontamination facilities. 
4 
Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been 
obtained prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
5 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
6 
Provide a representative for the updating of the hazard mitigation plan. 
7 
Develop standard operating guides and checklists to support HAZMAT activities. 
8 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
9 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
10 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
11 Ensure vulnerable facilities receive appropriate remediation. 
12 Check critical infrastructure support and redundancies for areas where HAZMAT 
incidents could damage or destroy. 
13 Offer recommendations to appropriate authorities about fixing these weaknesses. 
14 Consider mobile and aerial monitoring and mobile laboratory support for first responders. 
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16 Tabulate and maintain a list of high priority sites vulnerable to natural disasters, terrorism, 
and other externalities. 
17 Tabulate and maintain a list of first and continuing responder resources. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Establish adequate safety zones required for decontamination and quarantine. 
2 In case of a chemical weapon attack, facilitate the efforts of law enforcement 
investigations while continuing response efforts. 
Protection Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Salvation Army 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 In case of environmental disasters, coordinate non-profit and volunteer efforts with 
government operations. 
 
United States Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Plan with Transportation and Resources alternate routes and modes of transportation. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 If public transportation systems are affected, consult with municipal transportation 
authorities on necessary closures and rerouting. 
2 Coordinate with DOT, NTSB, or FAA where a disaster occurs in any transportation sector. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials Response 
1 Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure proper transit permits have been obtained 
prior to the transportation of hazardous materials. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 10 is responsible for coordinating with City of Buckeye Finance to manage ESF 10 
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B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
  
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Agriculture 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
United States Department of Agriculture 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. ESF 11 provides the mechanism for coordinated local assistance to supplement other 
emergency support functions and, if needed, state and federal agencies will 
support overall response activities. For this document, agriculture and natural resources 
include: animal and plant health, nutrition assistance, food protection, natural and 
cultural resources, and water quality and availability. 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 11 addresses the following: 
   
a. Describes food and water security and inspections in the aftermath natural or 
technological disaster. 
b. Addresses how natural and cultural resources will be protected and recovered in 
the aftermath of a disaster. 
c. Due to limited local authorities in the areas of food contamination, plant pests, 
and animal disease, this plan references the Food and Agriculture Incident ESF 
that is attached to the Arizona Response Plan. This ESF describes federal and 
state roles and authorities for food contamination, plant pests and animal 
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II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. ESF 11 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology and the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, and 
coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City Emergency 
Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams (IMTs) to 
provide a timely and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plans (i.e. Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe ESF 11 capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, ESF 11 will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of 
any required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, ESF 11 will evaluate and analyze 
information regarding the availability of ESF 11 support services. 
5. In some agriculture emergencies, State and Federal law grants lead response authority 
to state and/or federal agencies. This authority will be exercised pursuant to the Food 
and Agriculture Incident ESF. The county will support State and Federal operations 
pursuant to county policy and/or availability of resources. 
6. Food and Water Supply 
   
a. The Arizona Department of Agriculture is responsible for inspections and 
provision of a safe food supply. To provide safety and security of the food supply, 
the Arizona Department of Agriculture will follow established agency standard 
operating guidelines for food inspection. 
   
i. 
All transportation accidents involving food must be reported to the Arizona 
Department of Agriculture Food Safety Division before the food can be 
transported (Daytime: 1-785-296-5600, Nights and Weekends: 1-800-
915-6163) 
b. The Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services and the Arizona 
Department of Health and Environment is responsible for inspections of the water 
supply. To provide safety and security of the water supply, the Arizona 
Department of Health and Environment will follow established agency standard 
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7. Animal Health Care 
   
a. Requests for Animal Control assistance will be channeled through the City of 
Buckeye dispatch. 
8. Incident Specific Operations 
   
a. Zoonotic 
 
The Arizona Office of Epidemiology’s monitoring, assessing and mitigating 
communicable zoonotic disease exists across a wide demographic spectrum in 
the rural and urban settings. Rural populations are at particular risk for zoonotic 
outbreaks, and require more flexible monitoring criteria as longer intervals exist 
between veterinary, primary care visits and other monitoring methods. 
 
A Communicable Disease Emergency (CDE) occurs when urgent or extensive 
public health or medical interventions are necessary because the risk of disease 
outbreak or biologic threat carries the potential for morbidity and mortality in the 
City of Buckeye, a specific region, at county or municipal levels or nationally. 
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health participates in the Emerging 
Infections Program (EIP) in conjunction with the CDC. This program allows for 
the combined resources of these entities to assess the public health impact of 
emerging infections and to evaluate methods for their prevention and control. EIP 
activities go beyond the routine functions of health departments by: 
  
 
Addressing the most important issues in infectious diseases and selecting 
projects that the EIP network is particularly suited to investigate 
 
Giving high priority to projects that lead directly to the prevention of 
disease 
 
Incorporating training as a key function of EIP activities 
 
Developing and evaluating public health interventions and ultimately 
transferring what is learned to public health agencies 
 
Maintaining sufficient flexibility for emergency response and addressing 
new problems as they arise 
b. Radiological incident where contamination/deposition is present 
   
i. 
The Arizona Department of Agriculture may implement an agriculture 
control zone in response to a CBRNE incident. 
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i. 
Reference the NRF Food and Agriculture Incident ESF located in the File 
Archive. 
ii. 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan provides established 
processes for resource support for all hazards. Resource support is 
subject to the City of Buckeye policy, resource availability and capability 
status. 
d. Plant, Pest or Disease  
i. 
Reference the NRF Food and Agriculture Incident ESF located in the File 
Archive. 
ii. 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan provides established 
processes for resource support for all hazards. Resource support is 
subject to the City of Buckeye policy, resource availability and capability 
status. 
e. Foreign Animal Disease 
   
i. 
The Arizona Department of Agriculture will provide direction and control in 
a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) event. 
ii. 
The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan provides established 
processes for resource support for all hazards. Resource support is 
subject to the City of Buckeye policy, resource availability and capability 
status. 
9. National or State Historical 
B. Direction and Control  
1. ESF complies with the National Response Framework and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The ESF may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
and 2) Field operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding agriculture and 
natural resources for the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center by the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, 
the Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Operations Sections at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out 
the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with their mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
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be under the operational control of ESF 11. Delegation of mission operational control 
may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Public 
Works staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Human Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase the Coordinator will evaluate and analyze information 
regarding volunteers and donations requests. This ESF will develop and update 
assessments of the requirements for resources in the impacted area and 
undertake contingency planning to meet anticipated demands and requirements. 
d. The City of Buckeye Public Works, or an assigned designee at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, is responsible for all activity of the ESF. 
All volunteer animal-related agencies will coordinate directly at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
e. The City of Buckeye Public Works will develop and maintain accompanying 
Appendices, ESF's and Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response 
actions related to emergencies. However, support agencies may develop and 
maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible 
with and in support of the overall Emergency Operations Plan. All such 
documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, the 
National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System and the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan. 
f. Staffing positions will be accomplished through using resources of the City of 
Buckeye Public Works along with personnel from support agencies and trained 
and screened unaffiliated volunteers. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC, the Maricopa County 
Department of Environmental Services is the designated lead agency for 
agriculture and natural resources and will provide a liaison to facilitate requests 
for resources to local Emergency Operations Centers. 
b. Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains with coordination of Maricopa County Department of Environmental 
Services their accompanying Appendices, ESF’s and Standard Operating 
Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. However, 
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internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the overall 
Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in compliance with the 
National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management 
System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
"on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or Coordinator for ESF 11 when the City of 
Buckeye has been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as 
provided in the City Warning Point procedure. 
2. This ESF will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage emergency activities. If additional support is required, the 
coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement on standby, the City of Buckeye Public Works 
will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if necessary, 
mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, based on the 
emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
all agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
F. Special Tasks  
1. Household Pets and Service Animals Evacuation and Transportation 
   
a. The City of Buckeye in conjunction with the County Extension Office will 
coordinate with appropriate agencies and organizations to ensure operational 
readiness.  The primary and support agencies will develop and maintain standard 
operating procedures (SOP) for surveillance and response to include, but not 
limited to, household pets, and service animals, as well as wildlife and exotic 
animals. These procedures will relate to catastrophic disaster and disease that 
pose a significant impact on human life, property or the economy. 
b. The primary agency will coordinate and support the appropriate agencies to 
protect the public from disease or injury from household pet and service animals, 
which have been negatively impacted by an emergency or disaster. This function 
will also include, but not be limited to, facilitating the evacuation of animals. 
c. The Emergency Manager in conjunction with the County Extension Agent will 
facilitate and coordinate with support agencies and organizations such as the 
state and local veterinary medical organizations, humane organizations, animal 
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d. The primary agency’s offices, divisions and districts will provide personnel, 
supplies, equipment and facilities at the request of the primary agency’s 
emergency coordinator. 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced in 
jurisdiction. 
2 Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local agencies. 
3 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
2 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
3 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
5 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
6 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced in 
jurisdiction. 
2 Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local agencies. 
3 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
2 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
3 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
5 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
6 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources

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1 Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Agriculture 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced in 
jurisdiction. 
2 Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local agencies. 
3 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
4 Assist in identifying local agribusiness operators with equipment and personnel to assist 
law enforcement with animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
5 Identify local agriculture business operators with equipment and personnel to assist with 
animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
2 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
3 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
5 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
6 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
7 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 Continue all emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
3 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Develop working relationships and liaison offices for private sectors in horticulture, 
agribusiness, veterinary care, and ADA service animal agencies. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
3 Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced in 
jurisdiction. 
2 Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local agencies. 
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4 Assist in identifying local agribusiness operators with equipment and personnel to assist 
law enforcement with animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
5 Identify local agriculture business operators with equipment and personnel to assist with 
animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
2 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
3 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
5 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
6 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
7 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 Continue all emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
3 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Develop working relationships and liaison offices for private sectors in horticulture, 
agribusiness, veterinary care, and ADA service animal agencies. 
2 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced 
in jurisdiction. 
2 
Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local 
agencies. 
3 
Identify alternate or backup animal relocation facilities. 
4 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
5 
Monitor disease and vector reporting from state veterinarian or equivalent agency. 
6 
Assist in identifying local agribusiness operators with equipment and personnel to assist 
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7 
Identify pet boarding facilities and private organizations that may provide emergency 
shelters for animals. 
8 
Identify sources to augment emergency food and water supplies. 
9 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
10 Develop preparedness programs that address household pet preparedness and 
response during disasters. 
11 Identify local agriculture business operators with equipment and personnel to assist with 
animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
12 Promote awareness of animal protection through public education brochures and 
information. 
13 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
14 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
3 
Coordinate with Medical as appropriate. 
4 
Identify decontamination facilities for affiliate responders and private sector employees. 
5 
Coordinate between the local animal shelters and organizations, as well as the relevant 
state agencies, with the managing and direct evacuation of animals from risk areas. 
6 
Coordinate with local animal shelters, enforcement officers, animal control officers, local 
veterinarians and volunteers to obtain personnel and organize equipment toward triage 
of animals and identify and operate animal shelter facilities. 
7 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
8 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
9 
Determine the nutrition needs, obtain appropriate food supplies and arrange for delivery 
of those supplies. 
10 Provide assistance to the established pet shelters. 
11 Support Public Safety in the capture and transfer of animals to shelters. 
12 Set priorities for EPI activity: production and dissemination of EPI, response to public 
inquiry, monitoring and rumor control, and media relations. 
13 May establish center for Disaster Welfare Information (DWI) and cooperate with any 
services provided by the American Red Cross. 
14 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate the associated dangers. 
15 Activate and staff management functions of the Joint Information Center (JIC). 
16 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
17 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
18 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
19 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
21 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
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23 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
24 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
25 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
26 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
28 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
State Department of Homeland Security/Emergency Management Duty Officer to obtain 
assistance from the Department of Agriculture and or USDA/APHIS for food and plant 
disease situations. 
29 Provide or receive appropriate mutual aid with surrounding jurisdictions. 
30 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
31 Coordinate with the PIO to release public information regarding animal health issues. 
32 Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
33 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
34 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
35 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
36 Provide technical assistance to prevent animal injury and disease dissemination. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of operations. 
4 
Prepare After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Continue all emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
9 
Distribute information on what to do when returning to your damaged home. 
10 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
11 Participate in briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and briefings. 
12 Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
13 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
14 Maintain records of all news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
15 Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
16 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources

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1 
Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter 
methods. 
2 
Conduct all-hazard safety visits to increase home hazard prevention actions. 
3 
Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as 
having a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
4 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media. 
5 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
8 
Conduct training sessions and workshops to assist local communities and support 
agencies and organizations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced 
in jurisdiction. 
2 
Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local 
agencies. 
3 
Identify alternate or backup animal relocation facilities. 
4 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
5 
Monitor disease and vector reporting from state veterinarian or equivalent agency. 
6 
Assist in identifying local agribusiness operators with equipment and personnel to assist 
law enforcement with animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
7 
Identify pet boarding facilities and private organizations that may provide emergency 
shelters for animals. 
8 
Identify sources to augment emergency food and water supplies. 
9 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
10 Develop preparedness programs that address household pet preparedness and 
response during disasters.

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11 Identify local agriculture business operators with equipment and personnel to assist with 
animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
12 Promote awareness of animal protection through public education brochures and 
information. 
13 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
14 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
3 
Coordinate with Medical as appropriate. 
4 
Identify decontamination facilities for affiliate responders and private sector employees. 
5 
Coordinate between the local animal shelters and organizations, as well as the relevant 
state agencies, with the managing and direct evacuation of animals from risk areas. 
6 
Coordinate with local animal shelters, enforcement officers, animal control officers, local 
veterinarians and volunteers to obtain personnel and organize equipment toward triage 
of animals and identify and operate animal shelter facilities. 
7 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
8 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
9 
Determine the nutrition needs, obtain appropriate food supplies and arrange for delivery 
of those supplies. 
10 Provide assistance to the established pet shelters. 
11 Support Public Safety in the capture and transfer of animals to shelters. 
12 Set priorities for EPI activity: production and dissemination of EPI, response to public 
inquiry, monitoring and rumor control, and media relations. 
13 May establish center for Disaster Welfare Information (DWI) and cooperate with any 
services provided by the American Red Cross. 
14 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate the associated dangers. 
15 Activate and staff management functions of the Joint Information Center (JIC). 
16 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
17 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
18 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
19 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
21 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
22 Distribute supplies. 
23 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
24 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
25 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
26 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates.

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28 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
State Department of Homeland Security/Emergency Management Duty Officer to obtain 
assistance from the Department of Agriculture and or USDA/APHIS for food and plant 
disease situations. 
29 Provide or receive appropriate mutual aid with surrounding jurisdictions. 
30 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
31 Coordinate with the PIO to release public information regarding animal health issues. 
32 Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
33 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
34 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
35 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
36 Provide technical assistance to prevent animal injury and disease dissemination. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of operations. 
4 
Prepare After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Continue all emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
9 
Distribute information on what to do when returning to your damaged home. 
10 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
11 Participate in briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and briefings. 
12 Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
13 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
14 Maintain records of all news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
15 Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
16 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter 
methods. 
2 
Develop working relationships and liaison offices for private sectors in horticulture, 
agribusiness, veterinary care, and ADA service animal agencies. 
3 
Conduct all-hazard safety visits to increase home hazard prevention actions. 
4 
Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as 
having a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
5 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media.

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6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
9 
Conduct training sessions and workshops to assist local communities and support 
agencies and organizations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced in 
jurisdiction. 
2 Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local agencies. 
3 Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
4 Assist in identifying local agribusiness operators with equipment and personnel to assist 
law enforcement with animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
5 Identify local agriculture business operators with equipment and personnel to assist with 
animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
2 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
3 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
4 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
5 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
6 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
7 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 Continue all emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources

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1 Develop working relationships and liaison offices for private sectors in horticulture, 
agribusiness, veterinary care, and ADA service animal agencies. 
2 Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
3 Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced in 
jurisdiction. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Supporting: United States Department of Agriculture 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced in 
jurisdiction. 
2 Assist in identifying local agribusiness operators with equipment and personnel to assist 
law enforcement with animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
3 Identify local agriculture business operators with equipment and personnel to assist with 
animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
2 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Develop working relationships and liaison offices for private sectors in horticulture, 
agribusiness, veterinary care, and ADA service animal agencies. 
 
American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify pet boarding facilities and private organizations that may provide emergency 
shelters for animals. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Coordinate between the local animal shelters and organizations, as well as the relevant 
state agencies, with the managing and direct evacuation of animals from risk areas. 
2 Support Public Safety in the capture and transfer of animals to shelters. 
3 May establish center for Disaster Welfare Information (DWI) and cooperate with any 
services provided by the American Red Cross.

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Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced 
in jurisdiction. 
2 
Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local 
agencies. 
3 
Identify alternate or backup animal relocation facilities. 
4 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
5 
Monitor disease and vector reporting from state veterinarian or equivalent agency. 
6 
Assist in identifying local agribusiness operators with equipment and personnel to assist 
law enforcement with animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
7 
Identify pet boarding facilities and private organizations that may provide emergency 
shelters for animals. 
8 
Identify sources to augment emergency food and water supplies. 
9 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
10 Develop preparedness programs that address household pet preparedness and 
response during disasters. 
11 Identify local agriculture business operators with equipment and personnel to assist with 
animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
12 Promote awareness of animal protection through public education brochures and 
information. 
13 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
14 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
3 
Coordinate with Medical as appropriate. 
4 
Identify decontamination facilities for affiliate responders and private sector employees. 
5 
Coordinate between the local animal shelters and organizations, as well as the relevant 
state agencies, with the managing and direct evacuation of animals from risk areas. 
6 
Coordinate with local animal shelters, enforcement officers, animal control officers, local 
veterinarians and volunteers to obtain personnel and organize equipment toward triage 
of animals and identify and operate animal shelter facilities. 
7 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
8 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
9 
Determine the nutrition needs, obtain appropriate food supplies and arrange for delivery 
of those supplies. 
10 Provide assistance to the established pet shelters. 
11 Support Public Safety in the capture and transfer of animals to shelters. 
12 Set priorities for EPI activity: production and dissemination of EPI, response to public 
inquiry, monitoring and rumor control, and media relations. 
13 May establish center for Disaster Welfare Information (DWI) and cooperate with any 
services provided by the American Red Cross.

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14 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate the associated dangers. 
15 Activate and staff management functions of the Joint Information Center (JIC). 
16 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
17 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
18 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
19 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
21 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
22 Distribute supplies. 
23 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
24 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
25 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
26 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
28 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
State Department of Homeland Security/Emergency Management Duty Officer to obtain 
assistance from the Department of Agriculture and or USDA/APHIS for food and plant 
disease situations. 
29 Provide or receive appropriate mutual aid with surrounding jurisdictions. 
30 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
31 Coordinate with the PIO to release public information regarding animal health issues. 
32 Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
33 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
34 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
35 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
36 Provide technical assistance to prevent animal injury and disease dissemination. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of operations. 
4 
Prepare After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Continue all emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
9 
Distribute information on what to do when returning to your damaged home.

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10 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
11 Participate in briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and briefings. 
12 Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
13 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
14 Maintain records of all news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
15 Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
16 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter 
methods. 
2 
Develop working relationships and liaison offices for private sectors in horticulture, 
agribusiness, veterinary care, and ADA service animal agencies. 
3 
Conduct all-hazard safety visits to increase home hazard prevention actions. 
4 
Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as 
having a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
5 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
9 
Conduct training sessions and workshops to assist local communities and support 
agencies and organizations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced in 
jurisdiction. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Arizona Department of Public Safety

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Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Promote awareness of animal protection through public education brochures and 
information. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate the associated dangers. 
2 Activate and staff management functions of the Joint Information Center (JIC). 
3 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of the 
EOC Director. 
4 Coordinate with the PIO to release public information regarding animal health issues. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Distribute information on what to do when returning to your damaged home. 
2 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster assistance. 
3 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter methods. 
2 Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as having 
a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
2 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Identify alternative or augmented sources for food, grain and animal products produced 
in jurisdiction.

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2 
Adequately asses supply chain vulnerabilities in conjunction with state and local 
agencies. 
3 
Identify alternate or backup animal relocation facilities. 
4 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
5 
Monitor disease and vector reporting from state veterinarian or equivalent agency. 
6 
Assist in identifying local agribusiness operators with equipment and personnel to assist 
law enforcement with animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
7 
Identify pet boarding facilities and private organizations that may provide emergency 
shelters for animals. 
8 
Identify sources to augment emergency food and water supplies. 
9 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
10 Develop preparedness programs that address household pet preparedness and 
response during disasters. 
11 Identify local agriculture business operators with equipment and personnel to assist with 
animal stop movement and quarantine activities. 
12 Promote awareness of animal protection through public education brochures and 
information. 
13 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
14 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Support the disaster response and recovery with all available resources. 
3 
Coordinate with Medical as appropriate. 
4 
Identify decontamination facilities for affiliate responders and private sector employees. 
5 
Coordinate between the local animal shelters and organizations, as well as the relevant 
state agencies, with the managing and direct evacuation of animals from risk areas. 
6 
Coordinate with local animal shelters, enforcement officers, animal control officers, local 
veterinarians and volunteers to obtain personnel and organize equipment toward triage 
of animals and identify and operate animal shelter facilities. 
7 
Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support agencies, 
organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans associated with animal 
health emergency management or any act of agro-terrorism that may pose a substantial 
threat. 
8 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
personnel performing field operations. 
9 
Determine the nutrition needs, obtain appropriate food supplies and arrange for delivery 
of those supplies. 
10 Provide assistance to the established pet shelters. 
11 Support Public Safety in the capture and transfer of animals to shelters. 
12 Set priorities for EPI activity: production and dissemination of EPI, response to public 
inquiry, monitoring and rumor control, and media relations. 
13 May establish center for Disaster Welfare Information (DWI) and cooperate with any 
services provided by the American Red Cross. 
14 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate the associated dangers. 
15 Activate and staff management functions of the Joint Information Center (JIC). 
16 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
17 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites.

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18 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
19 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
20 Coordinate the pre-positioning of resources with other agencies. 
21 Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
22 Distribute supplies. 
23 Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
24 Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
25 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
26 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
27 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
28 
If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
State Department of Homeland Security/Emergency Management Duty Officer to obtain 
assistance from the Department of Agriculture and or USDA/APHIS for food and plant 
disease situations. 
29 Provide or receive appropriate mutual aid with surrounding jurisdictions. 
30 Set specific priorities in consultation with government, elected officials, a designated 
official, or the EOC Director. 
31 Coordinate with the PIO to release public information regarding animal health issues. 
32 Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
33 Report Agriculture and Natural Resource situation status and potential problems to the 
EOC Director. 
34 If the scope of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's resources, notify 
the EOC Director and log the time and date. 
35 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
36 Provide technical assistance to prevent animal injury and disease dissemination. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of operations. 
4 
Prepare After Action Report (AAR). 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
7 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
8 
Continue all emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
9 
Distribute information on what to do when returning to your damaged home. 
10 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
11 Participate in briefings, incident action plans, situation reports and briefings. 
12 Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
13 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public.

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14 Maintain records of all news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
15 Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
16 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter 
methods. 
2 
Develop working relationships and liaison offices for private sectors in horticulture, 
agribusiness, veterinary care, and ADA service animal agencies. 
3 
Conduct all-hazard safety visits to increase home hazard prevention actions. 
4 
Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as 
having a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
5 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
9 
Conduct training sessions and workshops to assist local communities and support 
agencies and organizations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Protection Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Control or limit access to critical and vulnerable locations. 
 
Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Identify pet boarding facilities and private organizations that may provide emergency 
shelters for animals. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources 
1 Coordinate between the local animal shelters and organizations, as well as the relevant 
state agencies, with the managing and direct evacuation of animals from risk areas. 
2 Support Public Safety in the capture and transfer of animals to shelters.

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IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 11 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage ESF 11 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 12 - Energy 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Corporation Commission 
Arizona Public Services (APS) 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Water Resources 
El Paso Natural Gas 
Kinder Morgan - Transmission Pipeline 
Maricopa County Department of Air Quality 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Salt River Project (SRP) 
Southwest Gas 
Western Area Power Authority (DOE) 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of ESF 12 is to establish policies to be used in the coordination with private 
providers for restoration energy and other utilities during emergencies or following a 
major disaster in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope 
1. The activities within the scope of this function include, but are not be limited to: 
   
a. Estimate number of customers without specific utility (electricity, natural gas, 
petroleum, etc.); 
b. Assess energy and utility system damages 
c. Estimate the time needed for restoration of utility systems 
d. Support the restoration of utility services 
e. Assist in assessing emergency power needs and priorities 
f. Coordinate restoration efforts with utility providers to prioritize emergency power 
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g. Assist in obtaining emergency power generation capabilities for critical 
infrastructure and essential facilities 
h. If appropriate, assist energy suppliers and utilities in obtaining equipment, 
specialized labor and transportation to repair or restore systems 
i. 
Provide emergency information, education and conservation guidance 
concerning energy and utility systems 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. ESF 12 is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework, the National 
Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. This structure and 
system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, and 
coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams 
(IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of Emergency Operations Plan (i.e., Base Plan) and 
corresponding Appendices, Incident ESF's, Support Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines, which describe this ESF's capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are 
also conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, will work with its support 
agency counterparts to seek, procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of required 
assets. 
4. When an event is focused in scope to a specific type or response mode, technical and 
subject matter expertise may be provided by an appropriate person(s) from a supporting 
agency with skills pertinent to the type of event, who will advise and/or direct operations 
within the context of the Incident Command System structure. 
5. There is always a potential for widespread loss of power in the City of Buckeye due 
severe weather events. Loss of power to large areas of the City may require that 
shelters be opened and some basic services be provided. Power companies serving the 
City of Buckeye have well established and proven storm plans and procedures and their 
representatives are knowledgeable in the contents of the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Plan and ESF 12. 
6. Resource demands on the City of Buckeye during an energy emergency are particularly 
high, both in terms of procurement (fuel, shelter, transportation) and allocation to the 
public or critical local or regional offices or private contractors. These demands will be 
assessed by the City of Buckeye in conjunction with necessary county and state 
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7. Disruptions and restoration are a primary responsibility in ESF 12. While small scale 
electrical service interruptions in the City of Buckeye are handled at the corporate or 
cooperative level, any large scale disruption requires multiple coordinating agencies and 
municipal response, especially in the event takes place during adverse weather events 
or concomitant emergencies. During extreme temperatures these disruptions are 
particularly hazardous to the young, aged, or infirmed. Underserved communities and 
individuals in need to access to medical equipment or supplementary aid will be handled 
by established teams administered by the ESF 12 Coordinator by interacting with ESF 
6 and ESF 8 coordinators to assure requests are being addressed. 
8. Prioritization of the restoration of all services will include consideration of, but not limited 
to, the weather and the impact that the loss of service will have on the whole community 
to include, but not limited to; persons with disabilities, access and functional needs and 
other unique populations i.e. schools, hospitals, managed care facilities, group homes, 
incarcerated, children, families, etc. 
9. Energy infrastructure events pose some of the most visible and high profile events within 
the scope of any emergency response and thus public relations and media management 
will be a primary objective of the local EOC with the assistance of ESF 15 during and 
after the event. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This ESF complies with the National Response Framework and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The ESF may operate at two levels: 1) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
and 2) Field operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance/Administration, and Operations Sections and staff at the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out the overall 
mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment from each primary and/or support organization 
assisting will retain administrative control over its own resources and personnel, but will 
be under the operational control. Delegation of mission operational control may be 
delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
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provide support that will allow for an appropriate, coordinated and timely 
response. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center Operations Section Chief will coordinate the support 
resources from the support agencies with the Infrastructure Services Branch 
Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the Coordinator will evaluate and analyze 
information regarding energy service requests. Also, the Coordinator will develop 
and update assessments of the energy situation and status in the impact area 
and perform contingency planning to meet anticipated demands and needs. 
d. The City of Buckeye Public Works will develop and maintain ESF 12 and 
accompanying Appendices, ESF's and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. However support agencies may 
develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must 
be compatible with and in support of the overall Emergency Operations Plan. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, 
the National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System and 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Plan. 
e. The City of Buckeye Public Works serves as the lead agency for ESF 12 and will 
work with the support agencies listed above to coordinate the response and 
process resource requests for power companies during major power outages. 
Upon notification by the power companies of any major problem or potential 
problem, the office will coordinate with ESF 6 and ESF 8 to open shelters as 
necessary. 
f. Power companies within the City of Buckeye, using established response plans 
and standard operating guidelines, will provide their own resources through 
contractual agreements with other power providers to perform damage 
assessment; and obtain necessary equipment, repair or rebuild transmission and 
distribution systems, and restore power. 
g. Power companies serving the City of Buckeye have public information officers 
who, in conjunction with the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, 
will issue statements and press releases that address existing or potential power 
problems or shortages. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC, the Maricopa County 
Department of Emergency Management is the designated lead agency for and 
may provide a liaison to facilitate requests for Energy resources to local 
Emergency Operations Centers if resources are available. 
b. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains ESF 12 Energy and their accompanying Appendices, ESF’s and 
Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related to 
emergencies. However, support agencies may develop and maintain their own

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similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support 
of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents will be in compliance 
with the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
"on call" Emergency Duty Officer and/or Coordinator for the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This ESF will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities of ESF 12. If additional support is required, 
the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage ESF 12 activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement of ESF 12 on standby, the City of Buckeye 
Public Works will implement procedures to notify all ESF 12 planning team members 
and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources likely to be 
needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills and knowledge 
to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and collaboration between 
all agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization. The 
Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The Supporting 
Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
2 
Shift schedules should be coordinated for events/outages exceeding 24 hours in 
conjunction with private sector entities and Public Works. 
3 
Maintain OSHA training and regulatory compliance for EOC and affiliated agency 
employees working on Energy. 
4 
Identify alternate or backup fuel storage or generator locations. 
5 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
6 
Ensure the availability of necessary equipment to support energy and utilities activities. 
7 
Identify and establish contact with county electric providers. 
8 
Identify how agencies will provide support while having limited fuel supplies and identify 
alternate fuel providers for emergency response.

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9 
Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
10 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
11 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
2 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
3 
Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
4 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
5 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
6 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
7 
Work with private energy and utility organizations to maintain current information 
regarding damage to supply and distribution systems. 
8 
Identify facilities that require priority repair of utilities and establish a plan for restoration 
of critical services. 
9 
Coordinate with staff coordinating Logistics to obtain resources to assist in utility and 
energy repair and restoration. 
10 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
11 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available. 
12 Respond to significant physical, operational, or economic disruptions to energy supplies. 
13 Identify damage to energy and utility outside of county borders that may impact local 
jurisdictions. 
14 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
15 Coordinate with staff administering Public Safety to provide security to critical energy 
facilities and protection to maintenance personnel. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
2 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
3 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
4 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
3 
Assess key asset fuel requirements and prevent shutdown where possible.

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4 
Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers 
vendors. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
2 
Shift schedules should be coordinated for events/outages exceeding 24 hours in 
conjunction with private sector entities and Public Works. 
3 
Maintain OSHA training and regulatory compliance for EOC and affiliated agency 
employees working on Energy. 
4 
Identify alternate or backup fuel storage or generator locations. 
5 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
6 
Ensure the availability of necessary equipment to support energy and utilities activities. 
7 
Identify and establish contact with county electric providers. 
8 
Identify how agencies will provide support while having limited fuel supplies and identify 
alternate fuel providers for emergency response. 
9 
Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
10 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
11 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
2 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
3 
Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
4 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
5 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
6 
Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
7 
Work with private energy and utility organizations to maintain current information 
regarding damage to supply and distribution systems. 
8 
Identify facilities that require priority repair of utilities and establish a plan for restoration 
of critical services. 
9 
Coordinate with staff coordinating Logistics to obtain resources to assist in utility and 
energy repair and restoration. 
10 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
11 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available. 
12 Respond to significant physical, operational, or economic disruptions to energy supplies. 
13 Identify damage to energy and utility outside of county borders that may impact local 
jurisdictions. 
14 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
15 Coordinate with staff administering Public Safety to provide security to critical energy 
facilities and protection to maintenance personnel. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations.

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2 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
2 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
3 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
4 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
3 
Assess key asset fuel requirements and prevent shutdown where possible. 
4 
Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers 
vendors. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Public Services (APS) 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
2 
Coordinate with Hamza to facilitate reporting of hazardous material release that directly 
affect energy production. 
3 
Shift schedules should be coordinated for events/outages exceeding 24 hours in 
conjunction with private sector entities and Public Works. 
4 
Maintain OSHA training and regulatory compliance for EOC and affiliated agency 
employees working on Energy. 
5 
Identify alternate or backup fuel storage or generator locations. 
6 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
7 
Identify and establish contact with county electric providers. 
8 
Identify how agencies will provide support while having limited fuel supplies and identify 
alternate fuel providers for emergency response. 
9 
Identify bulk storage fuel facilities. 
10 Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
11 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
12 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
13 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
14 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Request an emergency proclamation if necessary. 
3 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director.

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5 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
6 
Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
9 
Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
10 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
11 Provide support for emergency responders. 
12 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
13 Work with private energy and utility organizations to maintain current information 
regarding damage to supply and distribution systems. 
14 Identify facilities that require priority repair of utilities and establish a plan for restoration 
of critical services. 
15 Coordinate with staff coordinating Logistics to obtain resources to assist in utility and 
energy repair and restoration. 
16 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
17 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available. 
18 Respond to significant physical, operational, or economic disruptions to energy supplies. 
19 Identify damage to energy and utility outside of county borders that may impact local 
jurisdictions. 
20 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
21 Coordinate with staff administering Public Safety to provide security to critical energy 
facilities and protection to maintenance personnel. 
22 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
23 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
24 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
4 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify grid and utility interdependence to facilitate better resiliency. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS).

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5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
3 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
4 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
5 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
6 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
7 
Assess key asset fuel requirements and prevent shutdown where possible. 
8 
Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers 
vendors. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
2 
Coordinate with Hamza to facilitate reporting of hazardous material release that directly 
affect energy production. 
3 
Shift schedules should be coordinated for events/outages exceeding 24 hours in 
conjunction with private sector entities and Public Works. 
4 
Maintain OSHA training and regulatory compliance for EOC and affiliated agency 
employees working on Energy. 
5 
Identify alternate or backup fuel storage or generator locations. 
6 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
7 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
8 
Ensure the availability of necessary equipment to support energy and utilities activities. 
9 
Identify and establish contact with county electric providers. 
10 Identify how agencies will provide support while having limited fuel supplies and identify 
alternate fuel providers for emergency response. 
11 Identify bulk storage fuel facilities. 
12 Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
13 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
14 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
15 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually

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16 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Request an emergency proclamation if necessary. 
3 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
5 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
6 
Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
9 
Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
10 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
11 Provide support for emergency responders. 
12 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
13 Monitor power restoration response activities and provide estimates for restoration. 
14 Work with private energy and utility organizations to maintain current information 
regarding damage to supply and distribution systems. 
15 Identify facilities that require priority repair of utilities and establish a plan for restoration 
of critical services. 
16 Coordinate with staff coordinating Logistics to obtain resources to assist in utility and 
energy repair and restoration. 
17 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
18 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available. 
19 Respond to significant physical, operational, or economic disruptions to energy supplies. 
20 Identify damage to energy and utility outside of county borders that may impact local 
jurisdictions. 
21 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
22 Coordinate with staff administering Public Safety to provide security to critical energy 
facilities and protection to maintenance personnel. 
23 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
24 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
25 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
4 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required.

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6 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify grid and utility interdependence to facilitate better resiliency. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
3 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
4 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
5 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
6 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
7 
Assess key asset fuel requirements and prevent shutdown where possible. 
8 
Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers 
vendors. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
2 
Coordinate with Hamza to facilitate reporting of hazardous material release that directly 
affect energy production. 
3 
Shift schedules should be coordinated for events/outages exceeding 24 hours in 
conjunction with private sector entities and Public Works. 
4 
Maintain OSHA training and regulatory compliance for EOC and affiliated agency 
employees working on Energy. 
5 
Identify alternate or backup fuel storage or generator locations. 
6 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
7 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials.

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8 
Ensure the availability of necessary equipment to support energy and utilities activities. 
9 
Identify and establish contact with county electric providers. 
10 Identify how agencies will provide support while having limited fuel supplies and identify 
alternate fuel providers for emergency response. 
11 Identify bulk storage fuel facilities. 
12 Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
13 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
14 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
15 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
16 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Request an emergency proclamation if necessary. 
3 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
5 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
6 
Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
9 
Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
10 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
11 Provide support for emergency responders. 
12 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
13 Monitor power restoration response activities and provide estimates for restoration. 
14 Work with private energy and utility organizations to maintain current information 
regarding damage to supply and distribution systems. 
15 Identify facilities that require priority repair of utilities and establish a plan for restoration 
of critical services. 
16 Coordinate with staff coordinating Logistics to obtain resources to assist in utility and 
energy repair and restoration. 
17 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
18 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available. 
19 Respond to significant physical, operational, or economic disruptions to energy supplies. 
20 Identify damage to energy and utility outside of county borders that may impact local 
jurisdictions. 
21 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
22 Coordinate with staff administering Public Safety to provide security to critical energy 
facilities and protection to maintenance personnel. 
23 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
24 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
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25 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
4 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify grid and utility interdependence to facilitate better resiliency. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
3 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
4 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
5 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
6 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
7 
Assess key asset fuel requirements and prevent shutdown where possible. 
8 
Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers 
vendors. 
 
Supporting: Salt River Project (SRP) 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
 
Supporting: Southwest Gas 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
2 
Coordinate with Hamza to facilitate reporting of hazardous material release that directly 
affect energy production. 
3 
Shift schedules should be coordinated for events/outages exceeding 24 hours in 
conjunction with private sector entities and Public Works.

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4 
Maintain OSHA training and regulatory compliance for EOC and affiliated agency 
employees working on Energy. 
5 
Identify alternate or backup fuel storage or generator locations. 
6 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
7 
Identify and establish contact with county electric providers. 
8 
Identify how agencies will provide support while having limited fuel supplies and identify 
alternate fuel providers for emergency response. 
9 
Identify bulk storage fuel facilities. 
10 Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
11 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
12 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
13 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
14 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Request an emergency proclamation if necessary. 
3 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
5 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
6 
Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
9 
Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
10 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
11 Provide support for emergency responders. 
12 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
13 Work with private energy and utility organizations to maintain current information 
regarding damage to supply and distribution systems. 
14 Identify facilities that require priority repair of utilities and establish a plan for restoration 
of critical services. 
15 Coordinate with staff coordinating Logistics to obtain resources to assist in utility and 
energy repair and restoration. 
16 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
17 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available. 
18 Respond to significant physical, operational, or economic disruptions to energy supplies. 
19 Identify damage to energy and utility outside of county borders that may impact local 
jurisdictions. 
20 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
21 Coordinate with staff administering Public Safety to provide security to critical energy 
facilities and protection to maintenance personnel. 
22 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities.

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23 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
24 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
3 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
5 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify grid and utility interdependence to facilitate better resiliency. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
3 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
4 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
5 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
6 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
7 
Assess key asset fuel requirements and prevent shutdown where possible. 
8 
Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers 
vendors. 
 
Supporting: Western Area Power Authority (DOE) 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
 
American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available.

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Arizona Department of Agriculture 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Coordinate with GIS and jurisdiction agencies for adequate mapping of critical 
infrastructure. 
2 
Coordinate with Hamza to facilitate reporting of hazardous material release that directly 
affect energy production. 
3 
Shift schedules should be coordinated for events/outages exceeding 24 hours in 
conjunction with private sector entities and Public Works. 
4 
Maintain OSHA training and regulatory compliance for EOC and affiliated agency 
employees working on Energy. 
5 
Identify alternate or backup fuel storage or generator locations. 
6 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
7 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
8 
Ensure the availability of necessary equipment to support energy and utilities activities. 
9 
Identify and establish contact with county electric providers. 
10 Identify how agencies will provide support while having limited fuel supplies and identify 
alternate fuel providers for emergency response. 
11 Identify bulk storage fuel facilities. 
12 Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
13 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
14 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
15 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
16 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Request an emergency proclamation if necessary. 
3 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
5 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
6 
Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
9 
Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
10 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
11 Provide support for emergency responders. 
12 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates.

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13 Monitor power restoration response activities and provide estimates for restoration. 
14 Work with private energy and utility organizations to maintain current information 
regarding damage to supply and distribution systems. 
15 Identify facilities that require priority repair of utilities and establish a plan for restoration 
of critical services. 
16 Coordinate with staff coordinating Logistics to obtain resources to assist in utility and 
energy repair and restoration. 
17 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
18 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available. 
19 Respond to significant physical, operational, or economic disruptions to energy supplies. 
20 Identify damage to energy and utility outside of county borders that may impact local 
jurisdictions. 
21 Coordinate with staff administering Public Safety to provide security to critical energy 
facilities and protection to maintenance personnel. 
22 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
23 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
24 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
4 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify grid and utility interdependence to facilitate better resiliency. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
3 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
4 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
5 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments.

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6 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
7 
Assess key asset fuel requirements and prevent shutdown where possible. 
8 
Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers 
vendors. 
 
Arizona Department of Game and Fish 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
4 Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers vendors. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
2 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy

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1 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
2 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Coordinate with Hamza to facilitate reporting of hazardous material release that directly 
affect energy production. 
2 
Shift schedules should be coordinated for events/outages exceeding 24 hours in 
conjunction with private sector entities and Public Works. 
3 
Maintain OSHA training and regulatory compliance for EOC and affiliated agency 
employees working on Energy. 
4 
Identify alternate or backup fuel storage or generator locations. 
5 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county officials. 
7 
Ensure the availability of necessary equipment to support energy and utilities activities. 
8 
Identify and establish contact with county electric providers. 
9 
Identify how agencies will provide support while having limited fuel supplies and identify 
alternate fuel providers for emergency response. 
10 Identify bulk storage fuel facilities. 
11 Implement a public awareness campaign regarding energy and utilities safety in 
emergencies. 
12 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
13 Coordinate the prepositioning of resources with other agencies. 
14 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
15 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Request an emergency proclamation if necessary. 
3 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster or incident by consulting with the EOC 
Director. 
5 
Monitor potential resource shortages in the jurisdiction during the emergency and present 
options to the EOC Director. 
6 
Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies. 
7 
Allocate resources to prioritize incident victims. 
8 
Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
9 
Provide and maintain primary communications, county and city wide, and for the EOC on 
a 24-hour basis using all available public and private communications systems. 
10 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
11 Provide support for emergency responders. 
12 Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
13 Monitor power restoration response activities and provide estimates for restoration.

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14 Work with private energy and utility organizations to maintain current information 
regarding damage to supply and distribution systems. 
15 Identify facilities that require priority repair of utilities and establish a plan for restoration 
of critical services. 
16 Coordinate with staff coordinating Logistics to obtain resources to assist in utility and 
energy repair and restoration. 
17 Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO) to disseminate information to the public 
regarding the status or utilities and power restoration. 
18 Coordinate to provide emergency power and utilities to shelters when available. 
19 Respond to significant physical, operational, or economic disruptions to energy supplies. 
20 Identify damage to energy and utility outside of county borders that may impact local 
jurisdictions. 
21 Deploy trained individuals to the EOC to assist with coordination of utility repairs. 
22 Coordinate with staff administering Public Safety to provide security to critical energy 
facilities and protection to maintenance personnel. 
23 Coordinate with the EOC Director regarding needs and priorities. 
24 Set priorities in consultation with government entities, elected officials, other designated 
officials, or the EOC Director. 
25 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
4 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare after action reports as requested. 
5 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
6 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on all equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Identify grid and utility interdependence to facilitate better resiliency. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
2 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
3 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
4 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
5 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments.

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6 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
7 
Assess key asset fuel requirements and prevent shutdown where possible. 
8 
Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers 
vendors. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Protection Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
2 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
3 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
4 Ensure priority of supplies to law enforcement and security of routes for suppliers vendors. 
 
United States Army Corps of Engineers 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 12 - Energy 
1 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 12 is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage expenses 
relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency via 
the FEMA/State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
United States Department of Homeland Security 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of ESF 13 Public Safety and Security is to provide law enforcement 
coordination and support services in support of emergency events in the City of 
Buckeye. 
B. Scope 
1. ESF 13 Public Safety and Security provides a mechanism for coordinating and providing 
support to local authorities to include law enforcement, public safety and security 
capabilities and resources during potential or actual disasters and emergencies. 
2. It is generally is activated in situations requiring extensive assistance to provide public 
safety and security and where local government resources are overwhelmed or are 
inadequate, or in pre-incident or post-incident situations that require protective solutions. 
3. This ESF capabilities support incident management requirements including:  
a. Force and critical infrastructure protection 
b. Security planning and technical assistance 
c. Technology support and public safety in both pre-incident and post-incident 
situations 
d. To create a county law enforcement emergency response that provides for the 
command, control, and coordination of law enforcement planning, operations and 
mutual aid 
e. To coordinate dispatch and the use of county law enforcement and means of 
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II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. ESF 13 Public Safety and Security is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center's methodology, the requirements of the National Response 
Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident 
Command System (ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, 
planning, procurement, deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City 
of Buckeye through the City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and 
Regional Incident Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate 
response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe ESF 13 
Public Safety and Security's capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also 
conducted to enhance effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, ESF 13 Public Safety and 
Security will work with its support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, 
coordinate and direct the use of required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, ESF 13 Public Safety and Security will 
evaluate and analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and 
other resources as necessary; develop and update assessments of the Law 
Enforcement situation and status in the impact area; and undertake contingency 
planning to meet anticipated demands or needs. 
5. When an event is focused in scope to a specific type or response mode, technical and 
subject matter expertise may be provided by an appropriate persons from a supporting 
agency with skills pertinent to the type of event, who will advise and/or direct operations 
within the context of the Incident Command System structure. 
6. Capabilities will be handled within the local EOC. ESF 13 Public Safety and Security will 
coordinate requests for resources and assess capabilities on an as-needed basis, as 
well as requests for other resources through the Logistics criteria defined by the needs in 
the field. The coordinator may be required to brief or inform other ESF staff within the 
local EOC involved in response in regards to local jurisdictional capabilities and 
resources. 
7. Public safety, security and protection are coordinated through ESF 13 Public Safety and 
Security at the local level. If the event exceeds local resources then the coordinator of 
ESF 13 Public Safety and Security should consider alternates means of support either 
by the usage of mutual aid resources, or assistance through the state EOC in support of 
law enforcement and security operations. In the event National Guard resources are 
requested then this must be done by ESF 13 Public Safety and Security through ESF 5 
Emergency Management with the final approval of the EOC Director. The state EOC will 
then be contacted and if the National Guard is deployed to the local jurisdiction in 
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conjunction with the National Guard and other law enforcement’s may also be required 
to identify established staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual 
aid that support public safety will be designated in advance of response to a given event. 
8. Refer to the Continuity of Operations Plan to identify locations for staging areas 
/resource distribution points, etc. The on-scene incident commander (IC) who is 
approved by the local jurisdiction will coordinate the Continuity of Operations. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. ESF 13 Public Safety and Security complies with the National Response Framework 
(NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the 
direction and control system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department, which functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, 
preparedness, recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. This ESF may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
and 2.) Field operations 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance and Administration, and Operations Sections at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment each primary and/or support organization 
assisting will retain administrative control over its own resources and personnel, but will 
be under the operational control of the coordinator for ESF 13 Public Safety and 
Security. Delegation of mission operational control may be delegated to the field by the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Police 
Department staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center/Operations Section Chief will coordinate the support 
resources from the support agencies with the Emergency Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and fulfill all valid requests for law enforcement resources. The City 
of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will complete and update 
assessments and contingency plans for the law enforcement support services 
deployed or anticipated in the incident area. 
d. The City of Buckeye Police Department will develop and maintain accompanying 
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actions related to emergencies. Support agencies may develop and maintain 
supporting documents for agency use, which must be compatible with the overall 
Emergency Operations Plan. All such documents will be in compliance with the 
National Response Framework (NRF), The National Incident Management 
System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS) and the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Plan. 
2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County Department of Emergency 
Management EOC, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is the designated lead 
agency for county law enforcement and will provide a liaison to facilitate requests 
for county law enforcement resources to local Emergency Operations Centers. 
b. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management in coordination 
with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office develops and maintains accompanying 
Appendices, ESF’s and Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response 
actions related to emergencies. However, support agencies may develop and 
maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible 
with and in support of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All such documents 
will be in compliance with the National Response Framework (NRF), the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or Coordinator for when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This ESF will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities of this ESF. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement on standby, the City of Buckeye Police 
Department will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if 
necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources likely to be needed, 
based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out by are grouped into phases of emergency management: 
Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills 
and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires significant cooperation and 
collaboration between all agencies and the intended recipients of service

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III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency and organization 
for this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
2 
Develop and test emergency procedures. 
3 
Plan to provide security for Access Control and re-entry considerations for areas 
impacted by emergencies. 
4 
Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
5 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county law enforcement 
officials. 
6 
Consider planning for information sharing between agencies. 
7 
Develop procedures for providing assistance to and requesting assistance from other law 
enforcement agencies during emergencies. 
8 
Develop traffic control plans for special and regional events. 
9 
Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works 
during major emergencies. 
10 Develop procedures for coordinating state law enforcement and other personnel in traffic 
control operations. 
11 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the 
use of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
12 Encourage the development of mutual aid agreements between neighboring and regional 
law enforcement agencies. 
13 Identify organizations which have support roles in law enforcement operations. 
14 Identify duties and responsibilities of participating law enforcement agencies. 
15 Establish mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions in the event that 
additional law enforcement personnel are required at a disaster. 
16 Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for the relocation of 
prisoners if necessary during a disaster. 
17 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Establish staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual aid resources 
supporting public safety and security activities. 
3 
Report Law Enforcement status and potential problems to the EOC Director. If the scope 
of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Law Enforcement resources, 
notify EOC Director, and note time and date. 
4 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
For incidents that are the result of an act of terrorism (or suspected), the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) will be the coordinating agency for the criminal investigation; 
response operations must be coordinated in conjunction with them.

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8 
Coordinate law enforcement resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
9 
Staff the EOC Security Unit at the EOC. 
10 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies and coordinate with 
Resources Support. 
11 Monitor potential law enforcement shortages and ICP requirements in the jurisdiction 
during the emergency and present options to the EOC Director. 
12 
Support and maintain Law Enforcement's primary communications, county and city wide, 
and for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications 
systems. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
15 
Coordinate the law enforcement agencies in the County/City during disaster situations to 
ensure the safety of all citizens, maintain law and order, protect public and private 
property, provide protection for essential industries, supplies and facilities. 
16 Coordinate with law enforcement agencies responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
17 Coordinate with other all other ESF staff to provide protection to key and critical facilities. 
18 Provide law enforcement security to the EOC. 
19 Provide support for emergency responders. 
20 Provide assistance for security of shelters and other designated county facilities. 
21 Secure the disaster area in accordance with the requirements of the specific hazard 
present. 
22 Identify capabilities to provide safety and security for HAZMAT, EOD, and radiological 
incidents. 
23 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, Emergency Action Stage 2 or 3, the State Emergency 
Response Officer (ERO) will coordinate response activity, and coordinate additional 
resources as necessary. 
24 Control access to the area until it is safe. Allow only those people directly involved in 
emergency response operations to enter. 
25 
Coordinate evacuation traffic control, including route assignment, departure scheduling, 
road capacity expansion, entry control for outbound routes, perimeter control on inbound 
routes, traffic flow, including dealing with breakdowns, and establishment of rest areas. 
26 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
27 Assist establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
28 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling 
individuals in shelters with legal restrictions. 
29 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
30 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
31 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
32 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
33 Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when requested. 
34 Provide the first line of assistance to municipalities during emergencies. 
35 Deploy personnel to traffic control points as prearranged or as requested by local 
agencies. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations.

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2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency law enforcement operations. 
5 
Plan law enforcement recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
8 
Provide assistance in the security of designated recovery facilities. 
9 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
10 Provide traffic management and access control during recovery activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
2 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Establish a protocol for determining when to allow evacuees and the general public to re-
enter the impacted area. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
2 
Develop and test emergency procedures. 
3 
Plan to provide security for Access Control and re-entry considerations for areas 
impacted by emergencies.

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4 
Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
5 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county law enforcement 
officials. 
6 
Consider planning for information sharing between agencies. 
7 
Develop procedures for providing assistance to and requesting assistance from other law 
enforcement agencies during emergencies. 
8 
Develop traffic control plans for special and regional events. 
9 
Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works 
during major emergencies. 
10 Develop procedures for coordinating state law enforcement and other personnel in traffic 
control operations. 
11 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the 
use of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
12 Encourage the development of mutual aid agreements between neighboring and regional 
law enforcement agencies. 
13 Identify organizations which have support roles in law enforcement operations. 
14 Identify duties and responsibilities of participating law enforcement agencies. 
15 Establish mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions in the event that 
additional law enforcement personnel are required at a disaster. 
16 Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for the relocation of 
prisoners if necessary during a disaster. 
17 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Establish staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual aid resources 
supporting public safety and security activities. 
3 
Report Law Enforcement status and potential problems to the EOC Director. If the scope 
of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Law Enforcement resources, 
notify EOC Director, and note time and date. 
4 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
For incidents that are the result of an act of terrorism (or suspected), the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) will be the coordinating agency for the criminal investigation; 
response operations must be coordinated in conjunction with them. 
8 
Coordinate law enforcement resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
9 
Staff the EOC Security Unit at the EOC. 
10 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies and coordinate with 
Resources Support. 
11 Monitor potential law enforcement shortages and ICP requirements in the jurisdiction 
during the emergency and present options to the EOC Director. 
12 
Support and maintain Law Enforcement's primary communications, county and city wide, 
and for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications 
systems. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations.

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14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
15 
Coordinate the law enforcement agencies in the County/City during disaster situations to 
ensure the safety of all citizens, maintain law and order, protect public and private 
property, provide protection for essential industries, supplies and facilities. 
16 Coordinate with law enforcement agencies responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
17 Coordinate with other all other ESF staff to provide protection to key and critical facilities. 
18 Provide law enforcement security to the EOC. 
19 Provide support for emergency responders. 
20 Provide assistance for security of shelters and other designated county facilities. 
21 Secure the disaster area in accordance with the requirements of the specific hazard 
present. 
22 Identify capabilities to provide safety and security for HAZMAT, EOD, and radiological 
incidents. 
23 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, Emergency Action Stage 2 or 3, the State Emergency 
Response Officer (ERO) will coordinate response activity, and coordinate additional 
resources as necessary. 
24 Control access to the area until it is safe. Allow only those people directly involved in 
emergency response operations to enter. 
25 
Coordinate evacuation traffic control, including route assignment, departure scheduling, 
road capacity expansion, entry control for outbound routes, perimeter control on inbound 
routes, traffic flow, including dealing with breakdowns, and establishment of rest areas. 
26 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
27 Assist establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
28 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling 
individuals in shelters with legal restrictions. 
29 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
30 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
31 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
32 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
33 Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when requested. 
34 Provide the first line of assistance to municipalities during emergencies. 
35 Deploy personnel to traffic control points as prearranged or as requested by local 
agencies. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency law enforcement operations. 
5 
Plan law enforcement recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
8 
Provide assistance in the security of designated recovery facilities. 
9 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
10 Provide traffic management and access control during recovery activities.

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Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
2 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Establish a protocol for determining when to allow evacuees and the general public to re-
enter the impacted area. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
2 
Plan to provide security for Access Control and re-entry considerations for areas 
impacted by emergencies. 
3 
Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county law enforcement 
officials. 
5 
Consider planning for information sharing between agencies. 
6 
Develop procedures for providing assistance to and requesting assistance from other law 
enforcement agencies during emergencies. 
7 
Develop traffic control plans for special and regional events. 
8 
Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works 
during major emergencies. 
9 
Develop procedures for coordinating state law enforcement and other personnel in traffic 
control operations.

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10 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the 
use of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
11 Encourage the development of mutual aid agreements between neighboring and regional 
law enforcement agencies. 
12 Identify organizations which have support roles in law enforcement operations. 
13 Identify duties and responsibilities of participating law enforcement agencies. 
14 Establish mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions in the event that 
additional law enforcement personnel are required at a disaster. 
15 Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for the relocation of 
prisoners if necessary during a disaster. 
16 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Establish staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual aid resources 
supporting public safety and security activities. 
3 
Report Law Enforcement status and potential problems to the EOC Director. If the scope 
of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Law Enforcement resources, 
notify EOC Director, and note time and date. 
4 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
For incidents that are the result of an act of terrorism (or suspected), the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) will be the coordinating agency for the criminal investigation; 
response operations must be coordinated in conjunction with them. 
8 
Coordinate law enforcement resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
9 
Staff the EOC Security Unit at the EOC. 
10 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies and coordinate with 
Resources Support. 
11 Monitor potential law enforcement shortages and ICP requirements in the jurisdiction 
during the emergency and present options to the EOC Director. 
12 
Support and maintain Law Enforcement's primary communications, county and city wide, 
and for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications 
systems. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
15 
Coordinate the law enforcement agencies in the County/City during disaster situations to 
ensure the safety of all citizens, maintain law and order, protect public and private 
property, provide protection for essential industries, supplies and facilities. 
16 Coordinate with law enforcement agencies responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
17 Coordinate with other all other ESF staff to provide protection to key and critical facilities. 
18 Provide law enforcement security to the EOC. 
19 Provide support for emergency responders. 
20 Provide assistance for security of shelters and other designated county facilities. 
21 Secure the disaster area in accordance with the requirements of the specific hazard 
present.

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22 Identify capabilities to provide safety and security for HAZMAT, EOD, and radiological 
incidents. 
23 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, Emergency Action Stage 2 or 3, the State Emergency 
Response Officer (ERO) will coordinate response activity, and coordinate additional 
resources as necessary. 
24 Control access to the area until it is safe. Allow only those people directly involved in 
emergency response operations to enter. 
25 
Coordinate evacuation traffic control, including route assignment, departure scheduling, 
road capacity expansion, entry control for outbound routes, perimeter control on inbound 
routes, traffic flow, including dealing with breakdowns, and establishment of rest areas. 
26 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
27 Assist establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
28 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling 
individuals in shelters with legal restrictions. 
29 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
30 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
31 Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when requested. 
32 Provide the first line of assistance to municipalities during emergencies. 
33 Deploy personnel to traffic control points as prearranged or as requested by local 
agencies. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency law enforcement operations. 
5 
Plan law enforcement recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
8 
Provide assistance in the security of designated recovery facilities. 
9 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
10 Provide traffic management and access control during recovery activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Establish a protocol for determining when to allow evacuees and the general public to re-
enter the impacted area. 
4 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
5 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security

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1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
2 
Review the threat and hazard identified in the jurisdiction mitigation plan for planning 
requirements. 
3 
Develop and test emergency procedures. 
4 
Plan to provide security for Access Control and re-entry considerations for areas 
impacted by emergencies. 
5 
Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county law enforcement 
officials. 
7 
Consider planning for information sharing between agencies. 
8 
Develop procedures for providing assistance to and requesting assistance from other law 
enforcement agencies during emergencies. 
9 
Develop traffic control plans for special and regional events. 
10 Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works 
during major emergencies. 
11 Develop procedures for determining who is and is not authorized to enter into disaster 
areas. 
12 Develop procedures for coordinating state law enforcement and other personnel in traffic 
control operations. 
13 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the 
use of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
14 Encourage the development of mutual aid agreements between neighboring and regional 
law enforcement agencies. 
15 Identify organizations which have support roles in law enforcement operations. 
16 Identify duties and responsibilities of participating law enforcement agencies. 
17 Establish mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions in the event that 
additional law enforcement personnel are required at a disaster. 
18 Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for the relocation of 
prisoners if necessary during a disaster. 
19 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually

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20 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Establish staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual aid resources 
supporting public safety and security activities. 
3 
Report Law Enforcement status and potential problems to the EOC Director. If the scope 
of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Law Enforcement resources, 
notify EOC Director, and note time and date. 
4 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
For incidents that are the result of an act of terrorism (or suspected), the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) will be the coordinating agency for the criminal investigation; 
response operations must be coordinated in conjunction with them. 
8 
Coordinate law enforcement resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
9 
Staff the EOC Security Unit at the EOC. 
10 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies and coordinate with 
Resources Support. 
11 Monitor potential law enforcement shortages and ICP requirements in the jurisdiction 
during the emergency and present options to the EOC Director. 
12 
Support and maintain Law Enforcement's primary communications, county and city wide, 
and for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications 
systems. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
15 
Coordinate the law enforcement agencies in the County/City during disaster situations to 
ensure the safety of all citizens, maintain law and order, protect public and private 
property, provide protection for essential industries, supplies and facilities. 
16 Coordinate with law enforcement agencies responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
17 Coordinate with other all other ESF staff to provide protection to key and critical facilities. 
18 Provide law enforcement security to the EOC. 
19 Provide support for emergency responders. 
20 Provide assistance for security of shelters and other designated county facilities. 
21 Secure the disaster area in accordance with the requirements of the specific hazard 
present. 
22 Identify capabilities to provide safety and security for HAZMAT, EOD, and radiological 
incidents. 
23 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, Emergency Action Stage 2 or 3, the State Emergency 
Response Officer (ERO) will coordinate response activity, and coordinate additional 
resources as necessary. 
24 Control access to the area until it is safe. Allow only those people directly involved in 
emergency response operations to enter. 
25 
Coordinate evacuation traffic control, including route assignment, departure scheduling, 
road capacity expansion, entry control for outbound routes, perimeter control on inbound 
routes, traffic flow, including dealing with breakdowns, and establishment of rest areas. 
26 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies.

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27 Assist establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
28 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling 
individuals in shelters with legal restrictions. 
29 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
30 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
31 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
32 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
33 Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when requested. 
34 Provide the first line of assistance to municipalities during emergencies. 
35 Deploy personnel to traffic control points as prearranged or as requested by local 
agencies. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency law enforcement operations. 
5 
Plan law enforcement recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
8 
Provide assistance in the security of designated recovery facilities. 
9 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
10 Provide traffic management and access control during recovery activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
2 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Establish a protocol for determining when to allow evacuees and the general public to re-
enter the impacted area. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals.

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6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
2 
Review the threat and hazard identified in the jurisdiction mitigation plan for planning 
requirements. 
3 
Develop and test emergency procedures. 
4 
Plan to provide security for Access Control and re-entry considerations for areas 
impacted by emergencies. 
5 
Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county law enforcement 
officials. 
7 
Consider planning for information sharing between agencies. 
8 
Develop procedures for providing assistance to and requesting assistance from other law 
enforcement agencies during emergencies. 
9 
Develop traffic control plans for special and regional events. 
10 Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works 
during major emergencies. 
11 Develop procedures for determining who is and is not authorized to enter into disaster 
areas. 
12 Develop procedures for coordinating state law enforcement and other personnel in traffic 
control operations. 
13 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the 
use of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
14 Encourage the development of mutual aid agreements between neighboring and regional 
law enforcement agencies. 
15 Identify organizations which have support roles in law enforcement operations. 
16 Identify duties and responsibilities of participating law enforcement agencies. 
17 Establish mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions in the event that 
additional law enforcement personnel are required at a disaster. 
18 Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for the relocation of 
prisoners if necessary during a disaster. 
19 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
20 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist.

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2 
Establish staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual aid resources 
supporting public safety and security activities. 
3 
Report Law Enforcement status and potential problems to the EOC Director. If the scope 
of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Law Enforcement resources, 
notify EOC Director, and note time and date. 
4 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
For incidents that are the result of an act of terrorism (or suspected), the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) will be the coordinating agency for the criminal investigation; 
response operations must be coordinated in conjunction with them. 
8 
Coordinate law enforcement resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
9 
Staff the EOC Security Unit at the EOC. 
10 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies and coordinate with 
Resources Support. 
11 Monitor potential law enforcement shortages and ICP requirements in the jurisdiction 
during the emergency and present options to the EOC Director. 
12 
Support and maintain Law Enforcement's primary communications, county and city wide, 
and for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications 
systems. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
15 
Coordinate the law enforcement agencies in the County/City during disaster situations to 
ensure the safety of all citizens, maintain law and order, protect public and private 
property, provide protection for essential industries, supplies and facilities. 
16 Coordinate with law enforcement agencies responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
17 Coordinate with other all other ESF staff to provide protection to key and critical facilities. 
18 Provide law enforcement security to the EOC. 
19 Provide support for emergency responders. 
20 Provide assistance for security of shelters and other designated county facilities. 
21 Secure the disaster area in accordance with the requirements of the specific hazard 
present. 
22 Identify capabilities to provide safety and security for HAZMAT, EOD, and radiological 
incidents. 
23 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, Emergency Action Stage 2 or 3, the State Emergency 
Response Officer (ERO) will coordinate response activity, and coordinate additional 
resources as necessary. 
24 Control access to the area until it is safe. Allow only those people directly involved in 
emergency response operations to enter. 
25 
Coordinate evacuation traffic control, including route assignment, departure scheduling, 
road capacity expansion, entry control for outbound routes, perimeter control on inbound 
routes, traffic flow, including dealing with breakdowns, and establishment of rest areas. 
26 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
27 Assist establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
28 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling 
individuals in shelters with legal restrictions. 
29 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements.

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30 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
31 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
32 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
33 Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when requested. 
34 Provide the first line of assistance to municipalities during emergencies. 
35 Deploy personnel to traffic control points as prearranged or as requested by local 
agencies. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency law enforcement operations. 
5 
Plan law enforcement recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
8 
Provide assistance in the security of designated recovery facilities. 
9 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
10 Provide traffic management and access control during recovery activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
2 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Establish a protocol for determining when to allow evacuees and the general public to re-
enter the impacted area. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems.

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8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
2 
Plan to provide security for Access Control and re-entry considerations for areas 
impacted by emergencies. 
3 
Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
4 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county law enforcement 
officials. 
5 
Consider planning for information sharing between agencies. 
6 
Develop procedures for providing assistance to and requesting assistance from other law 
enforcement agencies during emergencies. 
7 
Develop traffic control plans for special and regional events. 
8 
Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works 
during major emergencies. 
9 
Develop procedures for coordinating state law enforcement and other personnel in traffic 
control operations. 
10 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the 
use of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
11 Encourage the development of mutual aid agreements between neighboring and regional 
law enforcement agencies. 
12 Identify duties and responsibilities of participating law enforcement agencies. 
13 Establish mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions in the event that 
additional law enforcement personnel are required at a disaster. 
14 Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for the relocation of 
prisoners if necessary during a disaster. 
15 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Establish staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual aid resources 
supporting public safety and security activities. 
3 
Report Law Enforcement status and potential problems to the EOC Director. If the scope 
of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Law Enforcement resources, 
notify EOC Director, and note time and date. 
4 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
For incidents that are the result of an act of terrorism (or suspected), the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) will be the coordinating agency for the criminal investigation; 
response operations must be coordinated in conjunction with them. 
8 
Coordinate law enforcement resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
9 
Staff the EOC Security Unit at the EOC. 
10 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies and coordinate with 
Resources Support.

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11 Monitor potential law enforcement shortages and ICP requirements in the jurisdiction 
during the emergency and present options to the EOC Director. 
12 
Support and maintain Law Enforcement's primary communications, county and city wide, 
and for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications 
systems. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
15 
Coordinate the law enforcement agencies in the County/City during disaster situations to 
ensure the safety of all citizens, maintain law and order, protect public and private 
property, provide protection for essential industries, supplies and facilities. 
16 Coordinate with law enforcement agencies responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
17 Coordinate with other all other ESF staff to provide protection to key and critical facilities. 
18 Provide law enforcement security to the EOC. 
19 Provide support for emergency responders. 
20 Provide assistance for security of shelters and other designated county facilities. 
21 Secure the disaster area in accordance with the requirements of the specific hazard 
present. 
22 Identify capabilities to provide safety and security for HAZMAT, EOD, and radiological 
incidents. 
23 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, Emergency Action Stage 2 or 3, the State Emergency 
Response Officer (ERO) will coordinate response activity, and coordinate additional 
resources as necessary. 
24 Control access to the area until it is safe. Allow only those people directly involved in 
emergency response operations to enter. 
25 
Coordinate evacuation traffic control, including route assignment, departure scheduling, 
road capacity expansion, entry control for outbound routes, perimeter control on inbound 
routes, traffic flow, including dealing with breakdowns, and establishment of rest areas. 
26 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
27 Assist establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
28 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling 
individuals in shelters with legal restrictions. 
29 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
30 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
31 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
32 Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when requested. 
33 Provide the first line of assistance to municipalities during emergencies. 
34 Deploy personnel to traffic control points as prearranged or as requested by local 
agencies. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency law enforcement operations. 
5 
Plan law enforcement recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions.

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6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
8 
Provide assistance in the security of designated recovery facilities. 
9 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
10 Provide traffic management and access control during recovery activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
2 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Establish a protocol for determining when to allow evacuees and the general public to re-
enter the impacted area. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling individuals 
in shelters with legal restrictions. 
2 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security

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1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
2 
Review the threat and hazard identified in the jurisdiction mitigation plan for planning 
requirements. 
3 
Develop and test emergency procedures. 
4 
Plan to provide security for Access Control and re-entry considerations for areas 
impacted by emergencies. 
5 
Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county law enforcement 
officials. 
7 
Consider planning for information sharing between agencies. 
8 
Develop procedures for providing assistance to and requesting assistance from other law 
enforcement agencies during emergencies. 
9 
Develop traffic control plans for special and regional events. 
10 Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works 
during major emergencies. 
11 Develop procedures for determining who is and is not authorized to enter into disaster 
areas. 
12 Develop procedures for coordinating state law enforcement and other personnel in traffic 
control operations. 
13 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the 
use of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
14 Encourage the development of mutual aid agreements between neighboring and regional 
law enforcement agencies. 
15 Identify organizations which have support roles in law enforcement operations. 
16 Identify duties and responsibilities of participating law enforcement agencies. 
17 Establish mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions in the event that 
additional law enforcement personnel are required at a disaster. 
18 Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for the relocation of 
prisoners if necessary during a disaster. 
19 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
20 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Establish staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual aid resources 
supporting public safety and security activities. 
3 
Report Law Enforcement status and potential problems to the EOC Director. If the scope 
of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Law Enforcement resources, 
notify EOC Director, and note time and date. 
4 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
For incidents that are the result of an act of terrorism (or suspected), the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) will be the coordinating agency for the criminal investigation; 
response operations must be coordinated in conjunction with them. 
8 
Coordinate law enforcement resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
9 
Staff the EOC Security Unit at the EOC.

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10 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies and coordinate with 
Resources Support. 
11 Monitor potential law enforcement shortages and ICP requirements in the jurisdiction 
during the emergency and present options to the EOC Director. 
12 
Support and maintain Law Enforcement's primary communications, county and city wide, 
and for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications 
systems. 
13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
15 
Coordinate the law enforcement agencies in the County/City during disaster situations to 
ensure the safety of all citizens, maintain law and order, protect public and private 
property, provide protection for essential industries, supplies and facilities. 
16 Coordinate with other all other ESF staff to provide protection to key and critical facilities. 
17 Provide law enforcement security to the EOC. 
18 Provide support for emergency responders. 
19 Provide assistance for security of shelters and other designated county facilities. 
20 Secure the disaster area in accordance with the requirements of the specific hazard 
present. 
21 Identify capabilities to provide safety and security for HAZMAT, EOD, and radiological 
incidents. 
22 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, Emergency Action Stage 2 or 3, the State Emergency 
Response Officer (ERO) will coordinate response activity, and coordinate additional 
resources as necessary. 
23 Control access to the area until it is safe. Allow only those people directly involved in 
emergency response operations to enter. 
24 
Coordinate evacuation traffic control, including route assignment, departure scheduling, 
road capacity expansion, entry control for outbound routes, perimeter control on inbound 
routes, traffic flow, including dealing with breakdowns, and establishment of rest areas. 
25 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
26 Assist establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
27 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling 
individuals in shelters with legal restrictions. 
28 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
29 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
30 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
31 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
32 Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when requested. 
33 Provide the first line of assistance to municipalities during emergencies. 
34 Deploy personnel to traffic control points as prearranged or as requested by local 
agencies. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required.

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4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency law enforcement operations. 
5 
Plan law enforcement recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
8 
Provide assistance in the security of designated recovery facilities. 
9 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
10 Provide traffic management and access control during recovery activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
2 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Establish a protocol for determining when to allow evacuees and the general public to re-
enter the impacted area. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Arizona Department of Homeland Security 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security

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1 Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
2 Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works during 
major emergencies. 
 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the use 
of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Develop and test emergency procedures. 
2 Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works during 
major emergencies. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Identify alternate or backup facilities. 
2 
Review the threat and hazard identified in the jurisdiction mitigation plan for planning 
requirements. 
3 
Develop and test emergency procedures. 
4 
Plan to provide security for Access Control and re-entry considerations for areas 
impacted by emergencies.

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5 
Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
6 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county law enforcement 
officials. 
7 
Consider planning for information sharing between agencies. 
8 
Develop procedures for providing assistance to and requesting assistance from other law 
enforcement agencies during emergencies. 
9 
Develop traffic control plans for special and regional events. 
10 Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works 
during major emergencies. 
11 Develop procedures for determining who is and is not authorized to enter into disaster 
areas. 
12 Develop procedures for coordinating state law enforcement and other personnel in traffic 
control operations. 
13 Develop procedures for overcoming communications problems that will result from the 
use of non-departmental agencies during traffic control operations. 
14 Encourage the development of mutual aid agreements between neighboring and regional 
law enforcement agencies. 
15 Identify organizations which have support roles in law enforcement operations. 
16 Identify duties and responsibilities of participating law enforcement agencies. 
17 Establish mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions in the event that 
additional law enforcement personnel are required at a disaster. 
18 Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for the relocation of 
prisoners if necessary during a disaster. 
19 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
20 Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this Checklist. 
2 
Establish staging areas and logistical support bases for requested mutual aid resources 
supporting public safety and security activities. 
3 
Report Law Enforcement status and potential problems to the EOC Director. If the scope 
of the incident is beyond the capabilities of this jurisdiction's Law Enforcement resources, 
notify EOC Director, and note time and date. 
4 
Determine the supply needs generated by the emergency. 
5 
Use call down rosters to alert emergency responders or provide situation updates. 
6 
Obtain needed resources and supplies. 
7 
For incidents that are the result of an act of terrorism (or suspected), the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) will be the coordinating agency for the criminal investigation; 
response operations must be coordinated in conjunction with them. 
8 
Coordinate law enforcement resource requests from the Incident Commander. 
9 
Staff the EOC Security Unit at the EOC. 
10 Evaluate all requests for resources against known supplies and coordinate with 
Resources Support. 
11 Monitor potential law enforcement shortages and ICP requirements in the jurisdiction 
during the emergency and present options to the EOC Director. 
12 
Support and maintain Law Enforcement's primary communications, county and city wide, 
and for the EOC on a 24-hour basis using available public and private communications 
systems.

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13 Maintain existing equipment and follow established procedures for communicating with 
organization personnel performing field operations. 
14 Generate detailed information on needs and logistics that the higher level of government 
may not have. 
15 
Coordinate the law enforcement agencies in the County/City during disaster situations to 
ensure the safety of all citizens, maintain law and order, protect public and private 
property, provide protection for essential industries, supplies and facilities. 
16 Coordinate with law enforcement agencies responding from outside the jurisdiction. 
17 Coordinate with other all other ESF staff to provide protection to key and critical facilities. 
18 Provide law enforcement security to the EOC. 
19 Provide support for emergency responders. 
20 Provide assistance for security of shelters and other designated county facilities. 
21 Secure the disaster area in accordance with the requirements of the specific hazard 
present. 
22 Identify capabilities to provide safety and security for HAZMAT, EOD, and radiological 
incidents. 
23 
In a Hazardous Materials Incident, Emergency Action Stage 2 or 3, the State Emergency 
Response Officer (ERO) will coordinate response activity, and coordinate additional 
resources as necessary. 
24 Control access to the area until it is safe. Allow only those people directly involved in 
emergency response operations to enter. 
25 
Coordinate evacuation traffic control, including route assignment, departure scheduling, 
road capacity expansion, entry control for outbound routes, perimeter control on inbound 
routes, traffic flow, including dealing with breakdowns, and establishment of rest areas. 
26 Assist in initiating traffic management operations and control strategies. 
27 Assist establishing alternate routes of access required due to road closures. 
28 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling 
individuals in shelters with legal restrictions. 
29 Coordinate the activation of mutual aid agreements. 
30 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
31 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
32 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first meeting with the EOC Director. 
33 Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies when requested. 
34 Provide the first line of assistance to municipalities during emergencies. 
35 Deploy personnel to traffic control points as prearranged or as requested by local 
agencies. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
4 
Plan for the gradual shut down of emergency law enforcement operations. 
5 
Plan law enforcement recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
8 
Provide assistance in the security of designated recovery facilities.

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9 
Clean, repair, replenish and perform maintenance on equipment before returning to 
normal operations or storage. 
10 Provide traffic management and access control during recovery activities. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Develop safety programs, to include disaster situations, and present them to the public. 
2 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
3 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
4 
Establish a protocol for determining when to allow evacuees and the general public to re-
enter the impacted area. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
7 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
8 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and neighboring communities' 
communications officials. 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Protection Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
2 Develop procedures for coordinating traffic routing with Department of Public Works during 
major emergencies. 
 
Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security

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1 Identify organizations which have support roles in law enforcement operations. 
 
Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Provide support to staff in Mass Care Housing and Human Services in handling individuals 
in shelters with legal restrictions. 
2 Coordinate with the EOC or incident command to provide protection to shelters and 
feeding facilities. 
 
Valley Metro/RPTA 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 13 - Public Safety and Security 
1 Plan for and coordinate with the Mass Care Coordinator and Transportation Resources 
Coordinator for sheltering and transportation requirements for vulnerable populations. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 13 Public Safety and Security is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye 
Finance to manage ESF 13 Public Safety and Security expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Support Agencies: 
American Red Cross 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Salvation Army 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of ESF 14 Long-Term Community Recovery is to coordinate the long term 
recovery of the City of Buckeye in an efficient and effective manner. 
B. Scope 
1. This ESF is structured to provide coordination during large-scale or catastrophic 
incidents that require assistance to address significant long-term impacts in the affected 
area. 
2. Specifically the scope of ESF 14 Long-Term Community Recovery is to:  
a. Provide for coordinated measures and policies designed to facilitate recovery 
from the effects of natural and technological disasters, civil disturbances or acts 
of domestic terrorism. 
b. Provide for effective utilization of resources to support efforts to aid long-term 
community recovery, stabilize local and regional economies, and reduce or 
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c. Assist in coordinating the damage assessment process in order to determine the 
need for assistance. 
d. Provide a government conduit and administrative means for appropriate 
voluntary and private sector organizations to assist the City of Buckeye 
governments during the recovery and mitigation phases. 
e. Ongoing and post-incident assessments of infrastructure and assessment of total 
damages including insured and uninsured losses. 
f. Providing technical assistance to include engineering expertise, construction 
management, contracting and real estate services. 
II. Concept of Operations 
 
A. General  
1. ESF 14 Long-Term Community Recovery is consistent with the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center's methodology and the requirements of the National 
Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the 
Incident Command System (ICS) in order to provide incident assessment, planning, 
procurement, deployment, coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye 
through the City Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe its 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, ESF 14 Long-Term 
Community Recovery will work with its support agency counterparts to seek, procure, 
plan, coordinate and direct the use of any required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, this ESF will evaluate and analyze 
information regarding the availability of volunteers and donated goods and services. 
5. A volunteer representative will serve a liaison role at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center to assist in coordination of all activities under ESF 14 Long-Term 
Community Recovery. 
6. Requests will be made to the Arizona State Emergency Operations Center and through 
ESF 2 Communications to assist in managing incoming volunteer and donations related 
calls placed from outside of the City of Buckeye. This assistance will come by referring 
interested parties to the Arizona website or by directing them to contact United Way 2-1-
1. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department Public Information Officer will 
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and donation instructions prior to citizens sending donations or arriving for volunteer 
assignment. 
7. May be requested to establish, in concurrence with the most current VOAD operating 
protocols regarding this activity, an unmet needs committee, or similar, and include, as 
needed, non-VOAD organizations and entities, to develop a recovery plan and funding 
structure. VOAD leadership may establish, in concurrence with the most current VOAD 
operating protocols regarding this activity, an Unmet Needs Center, or similar, to assist 
the whole community in accessing offered services. 
8. Pre-designated warehouse space will be utilized by to receive, sort, inventory and 
redistribute donated goods to agencies and assisting organizations. 
9. The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will also make every attempt to have 
the volunteer coordinators establish reception centers adjacent to identified donation 
warehouse facilities. 
10. Rapid Impact Assessment 
 
It is the responsibility of the ESF 5 Emergency Management to maintain or be able to 
access comprehensive community records and demographics data at the time of any 
event, so as to best allocate resources not only for immediate response but for the 
scope of the event as a whole. ESF 14 Long-Term Community Recovery will work very 
closely with ESF 3 Public Works and Engineering to conduct the rapid impact 
assessment of the identified damage sites as a result of the event. This information 
needs to be collected as quickly as possible in order to notify the state EOC toward the 
Public and Individual assistance programs that may assist in a speedy recovery for the 
event. 
11. Environmental Assessment 
 
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) require the longest term strategy and scope 
of any response for the local jurisdictions. Because environmental repercussions of a 
given event may not be apparent for months to years after the event, a broad 
understanding of liability and stakeholders is important in protecting the community 
during and after any disaster. The City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center is 
responsible for coordinating management with federal and state agencies as necessary 
for comprehensive planning, as well as local planning and zoning boards and other 
stakeholders. 
12. Access and Functional Needs Considerations: FEMA’s Federal Disaster Recovery 
Coordination Office (FDRC) specifically supports the integration of vulnerable and 
disabled community members in long term recovery planning. These needs will be 
addressed as key component to long term mitigation and recovery goals by ESF 14 and 
ESF 6. Grant funding for at risk and disability oriented resources in community 
development is the responsibility of all emergency management stakeholders to 
minimize the burden to the local jurisdiction and reduce liability in the aftermath of a 
disaster. 
B. Direction and Control

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1. This ESF complies with the National Response Framework (NRF) and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The system operates in two arenas; 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
2.) field locations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance/Administration, and Operations Sections at the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out the overall mission. 
C. Organization  
1. City   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Human Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the coordinator will evaluate and analyze information 
regarding volunteers and donations requests. Also, the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center will develop and update assessments of the 
requirements for volunteers and donations in the impacted area and undertake 
contingency planning to meet anticipated demands and requirements. 
d. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will develop and maintain 
accompanying Appendices, ESF's and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and support agencies 
should develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which 
must be compatible with and in support of the overall Emergency Operations 
Plan. All such documents will be in compliance with the National Response 
Framework (NRF), The National Incident Management System (NIMS), the 
Incident Command System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Plan. 
e. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department shall be represented in 
ESF 5 Emergency Management (Information and Planning) and support disaster 
intelligence collection and analysis as relates to the scope. 
f. Individual organizations supporting will maintain contact with the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center liaison to advise them of status and response 
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2. Maricopa County  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County EOC the Maricopa County 
Department of Emergency Management is the designated lead agency for county 
volunteer and donations services and will provide a liaison to facilitate requests 
for ESF 14 resources to local Emergency Operations Centers. 
b. Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains accompanying Appendices, ESF’s and Standard Operating Guidelines 
that govern response actions related to emergencies. However, support agencies 
may develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which 
must be compatible with and in support of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework 
(NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident 
Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This ESF will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the coordinating 
agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is required, the 
coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement on standby, the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-
Rescue Department will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, 
if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources likely to be 
needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
4. When notified that the EOC has been activated, the coordinator will:  
a. Conduct an immediate telephone survey of all Health and Human Service 
agencies to assess damage, determine ability to continue to provide services and 
determine support capabilities. 
b. Establish contact with the City of Buckeye Public Information Officer to 
coordinate dissemination of media information relative to volunteers and 
donations. 
c. Establish contact with the Arizona State Emergency Operations Center 
coordinator to advise them of current situation, status and emerging needs. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out in ESF 14 Long-Term Community Recovery are grouped into phases 
of emergency management: Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires

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significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency and organization. 
The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The Supporting 
Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Identify how long-term community recovery efforts in support of emergency operations 
will be directed and controlled. 
2 
Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
3 
Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
4 
Review the state's recovery plan and the mitigation plan. 
5 
Review disaster recovery program administrative plans. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and the 
private sector. 
7 
Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
8 
Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate with EOC and incident command to provide lists of long-term recovery 
personnel staff. 
3 
Coordinate with unmet needs staff to facilitate AFN population responses and plans of 
action. 
4 
Coordinate with private sector to establish clear delineation of responsibilities in housing 
and urban development sectors. 
5 
Use impact assessment to identify number of persons affected, homes damaged or 
destroyed, and infrastructure losses to predict the ongoing need for long term recovery 
efforts. 
6 
Place Emergency Support Function staff and recovery partners on stand-by. 
7 
Conduct disaster, economic and needs assessments. 
8 
Identify long-term recovery efforts for individuals with AFN. 
9 
Work with the private sector to ensure the disaster related needs of the business 
community are met. 
10 Activate public assistance and individual assistance as needed. 
11 Identify and provide strategy to assist citizens with unmet needs. 
12 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
13 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical to establish long-term mental health services. 
14 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
15 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
16 Notify state recovery partners. Allow the state to contact federal recovery partners. 
17 Coordinate activities with voluntary agency partners. 
18 Coordinate activities with state and federal agencies, and volunteer organizations.

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Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Discuss with local stakeholders the direction and scope of the recovery plan. 
3 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
5 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Coordinate with Mass Care and housing authorities for sheltering and recovery efforts. 
8 
Support community recovery activities. 
9 
Work with the state and federal government to administer disaster recovery programs. 
10 Continue to conduct disaster, economic, and needs assessments. 
11 Establish state recovery operations at the State EOC and the Joint Field Office (JFO). 
12 Identify disaster recovery center requirements. 
13 Address unmet disaster needs with federal, local and volunteer agencies. 
14 Coordinate Individual Assistance (IA) with FEMA and Small Business Administration 
(SBA) if eligible. 
15 Conduct public assistance briefings. 
16 Schedule public assistance inspections. 
17 Schedule, publicize and conduct Public Assistance application briefings if program 
eligibility is determined. 
18 Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
19 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
20 Insure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared and 
completed. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Support programs that provide individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard 
mitigation. 
7 
Conduct disaster recovery training to state officials, local officials and volunteer groups. 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals.

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6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Identify how long-term community recovery efforts in support of emergency operations 
will be directed and controlled. 
2 
Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
3 
Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
4 
Review the state's recovery plan and the mitigation plan. 
5 
Review disaster recovery program administrative plans. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and the 
private sector. 
7 
Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
8 
Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate with EOC and incident command to provide lists of long-term recovery 
personnel staff. 
3 
Coordinate with unmet needs staff to facilitate AFN population responses and plans of 
action. 
4 
Coordinate with private sector to establish clear delineation of responsibilities in housing 
and urban development sectors. 
5 
Use impact assessment to identify number of persons affected, homes damaged or 
destroyed, and infrastructure losses to predict the ongoing need for long term recovery 
efforts. 
6 
Place Emergency Support Function staff and recovery partners on stand-by. 
7 
Conduct disaster, economic and needs assessments. 
8 
Identify long-term recovery efforts for individuals with AFN. 
9 
Work with the private sector to ensure the disaster related needs of the business 
community are met. 
10 Activate public assistance and individual assistance as needed. 
11 Identify and provide strategy to assist citizens with unmet needs. 
12 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
13 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical to establish long-term mental health services. 
14 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
15 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
16 Notify state recovery partners. Allow the state to contact federal recovery partners. 
17 Coordinate activities with voluntary agency partners. 
18 Coordinate activities with state and federal agencies, and volunteer organizations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent.

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2 
Discuss with local stakeholders the direction and scope of the recovery plan. 
3 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
5 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Coordinate with Mass Care and housing authorities for sheltering and recovery efforts. 
8 
Support community recovery activities. 
9 
Work with the state and federal government to administer disaster recovery programs. 
10 Continue to conduct disaster, economic, and needs assessments. 
11 Establish state recovery operations at the State EOC and the Joint Field Office (JFO). 
12 Identify disaster recovery center requirements. 
13 Address unmet disaster needs with federal, local and volunteer agencies. 
14 Coordinate Individual Assistance (IA) with FEMA and Small Business Administration 
(SBA) if eligible. 
15 Conduct public assistance briefings. 
16 Schedule public assistance inspections. 
17 Schedule, publicize and conduct Public Assistance application briefings if program 
eligibility is determined. 
18 Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
19 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
20 Insure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared and 
completed. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Support programs that provide individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard 
mitigation. 
7 
Conduct disaster recovery training to state officials, local officials and volunteer groups. 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems.

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8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Identify how long-term community recovery efforts in support of emergency operations 
will be directed and controlled. 
2 
Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
3 
Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
4 
Review the state's recovery plan and the mitigation plan. 
5 
Review disaster recovery program administrative plans. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and the 
private sector. 
7 
Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
8 
Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate with EOC and incident command to provide lists of long-term recovery 
personnel staff. 
3 
Coordinate with unmet needs staff to facilitate AFN population responses and plans of 
action. 
4 
Coordinate with private sector to establish clear delineation of responsibilities in housing 
and urban development sectors. 
5 
Use impact assessment to identify number of persons affected, homes damaged or 
destroyed, and infrastructure losses to predict the ongoing need for long term recovery 
efforts. 
6 
Place Emergency Support Function staff and recovery partners on stand-by. 
7 
Conduct disaster, economic and needs assessments. 
8 
Identify long-term recovery efforts for individuals with AFN. 
9 
Work with the private sector to ensure the disaster related needs of the business 
community are met. 
10 Activate public assistance and individual assistance as needed. 
11 Identify and provide strategy to assist citizens with unmet needs. 
12 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
13 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical to establish long-term mental health services. 
14 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
15 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
16 Notify state recovery partners. Allow the state to contact federal recovery partners. 
17 Coordinate activities with voluntary agency partners. 
18 Coordinate activities with state and federal agencies, and volunteer organizations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Discuss with local stakeholders the direction and scope of the recovery plan. 
3 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required.

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5 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Coordinate with Mass Care and housing authorities for sheltering and recovery efforts. 
8 
Support community recovery activities. 
9 
Work with the state and federal government to administer disaster recovery programs. 
10 Continue to conduct disaster, economic, and needs assessments. 
11 Establish state recovery operations at the State EOC and the Joint Field Office (JFO). 
12 Identify disaster recovery center requirements. 
13 Address unmet disaster needs with federal, local and volunteer agencies. 
14 Coordinate Individual Assistance (IA) with FEMA and Small Business Administration 
(SBA) if eligible. 
15 Conduct public assistance briefings. 
16 Schedule public assistance inspections. 
17 Schedule, publicize and conduct Public Assistance application briefings if program 
eligibility is determined. 
18 Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
19 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
20 Insure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared and 
completed. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Support programs that provide individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard 
mitigation. 
7 
Conduct disaster recovery training to state officials, local officials and volunteer groups. 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning.

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Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Identify how long-term community recovery efforts in support of emergency operations 
will be directed and controlled. 
2 
Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
3 
Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
4 
Review the state's recovery plan and the mitigation plan. 
5 
Review disaster recovery program administrative plans. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and the 
private sector. 
7 
Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
8 
Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate with EOC and incident command to provide lists of long-term recovery 
personnel staff. 
3 
Coordinate with unmet needs staff to facilitate AFN population responses and plans of 
action. 
4 
Coordinate with private sector to establish clear delineation of responsibilities in housing 
and urban development sectors. 
5 
Use impact assessment to identify number of persons affected, homes damaged or 
destroyed, and infrastructure losses to predict the ongoing need for long term recovery 
efforts. 
6 
Place Emergency Support Function staff and recovery partners on stand-by. 
7 
Conduct disaster, economic and needs assessments. 
8 
Identify long-term recovery efforts for individuals with AFN. 
9 
Work with the private sector to ensure the disaster related needs of the business 
community are met. 
10 Activate public assistance and individual assistance as needed. 
11 Identify and provide strategy to assist citizens with unmet needs. 
12 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
13 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical to establish long-term mental health services. 
14 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
15 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
16 Notify state recovery partners. Allow the state to contact federal recovery partners. 
17 Coordinate activities with voluntary agency partners. 
18 Coordinate activities with state and federal agencies, and volunteer organizations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Discuss with local stakeholders the direction and scope of the recovery plan. 
3 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
5 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Coordinate with Mass Care and housing authorities for sheltering and recovery efforts.

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8 
Support community recovery activities. 
9 
Work with the state and federal government to administer disaster recovery programs. 
10 Continue to conduct disaster, economic, and needs assessments. 
11 Establish state recovery operations at the State EOC and the Joint Field Office (JFO). 
12 Identify disaster recovery center requirements. 
13 Address unmet disaster needs with federal, local and volunteer agencies. 
14 Coordinate Individual Assistance (IA) with FEMA and Small Business Administration 
(SBA) if eligible. 
15 Conduct public assistance briefings. 
16 Schedule public assistance inspections. 
17 Schedule, publicize and conduct Public Assistance application briefings if program 
eligibility is determined. 
18 Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
19 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
20 Insure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared and 
completed. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Support programs that provide individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard 
mitigation. 
7 
Conduct disaster recovery training to state officials, local officials and volunteer groups. 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery

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1 Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Communications 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Conduct public assistance briefings. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Community Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Identify how long-term community recovery efforts in support of emergency operations 
will be directed and controlled. 
2 
Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
3 
Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
4 
Review the state's recovery plan and the mitigation plan. 
5 
Review disaster recovery program administrative plans. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and the 
private sector. 
7 
Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
8 
Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate with EOC and incident command to provide lists of long-term recovery 
personnel staff. 
3 
Coordinate with unmet needs staff to facilitate AFN population responses and plans of 
action. 
4 
Coordinate with private sector to establish clear delineation of responsibilities in housing 
and urban development sectors. 
5 
Use impact assessment to identify number of persons affected, homes damaged or 
destroyed, and infrastructure losses to predict the ongoing need for long term recovery 
efforts. 
6 
Place Emergency Support Function staff and recovery partners on stand-by. 
7 
Conduct disaster, economic and needs assessments. 
8 
Identify long-term recovery efforts for individuals with AFN.

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9 
Work with the private sector to ensure the disaster related needs of the business 
community are met. 
10 Activate public assistance and individual assistance as needed. 
11 Identify and provide strategy to assist citizens with unmet needs. 
12 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
13 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical to establish long-term mental health services. 
14 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
15 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
16 Notify state recovery partners. Allow the state to contact federal recovery partners. 
17 Coordinate activities with voluntary agency partners. 
18 Coordinate activities with state and federal agencies, and volunteer organizations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Discuss with local stakeholders the direction and scope of the recovery plan. 
3 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
5 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Coordinate with Mass Care and housing authorities for sheltering and recovery efforts. 
7 
Support community recovery activities. 
8 
Work with the state and federal government to administer disaster recovery programs. 
9 
Continue to conduct disaster, economic, and needs assessments. 
10 Establish state recovery operations at the State EOC and the Joint Field Office (JFO). 
11 Identify disaster recovery center requirements. 
12 Address unmet disaster needs with federal, local and volunteer agencies. 
13 Coordinate Individual Assistance (IA) with FEMA and Small Business Administration 
(SBA) if eligible. 
14 Conduct public assistance briefings. 
15 Schedule public assistance inspections. 
16 Schedule, publicize and conduct Public Assistance application briefings if program 
eligibility is determined. 
17 Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
18 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
19 Insure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared and 
completed. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Support programs that provide individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard 
mitigation. 
7 
Conduct disaster recovery training to state officials, local officials and volunteer groups. 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises.

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Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
2 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
 
Supporting: Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Identify how long-term community recovery efforts in support of emergency operations 
will be directed and controlled. 
2 
Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
3 
Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
4 
Review the state's recovery plan and the mitigation plan. 
5 
Review disaster recovery program administrative plans. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and the 
private sector.

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7 
Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
8 
Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate with EOC and incident command to provide lists of long-term recovery 
personnel staff. 
3 
Coordinate with unmet needs staff to facilitate AFN population responses and plans of 
action. 
4 
Coordinate with private sector to establish clear delineation of responsibilities in housing 
and urban development sectors. 
5 
Use impact assessment to identify number of persons affected, homes damaged or 
destroyed, and infrastructure losses to predict the ongoing need for long term recovery 
efforts. 
6 
Place Emergency Support Function staff and recovery partners on stand-by. 
7 
Conduct disaster, economic and needs assessments. 
8 
Identify long-term recovery efforts for individuals with AFN. 
9 
Work with the private sector to ensure the disaster related needs of the business 
community are met. 
10 Activate public assistance and individual assistance as needed. 
11 Identify and provide strategy to assist citizens with unmet needs. 
12 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
13 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical to establish long-term mental health services. 
14 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
15 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
16 Notify state recovery partners. Allow the state to contact federal recovery partners. 
17 Coordinate activities with voluntary agency partners. 
18 Coordinate activities with state and federal agencies, and volunteer organizations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Discuss with local stakeholders the direction and scope of the recovery plan. 
3 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
5 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Coordinate with Mass Care and housing authorities for sheltering and recovery efforts. 
8 
Support community recovery activities. 
9 
Work with the state and federal government to administer disaster recovery programs. 
10 Continue to conduct disaster, economic, and needs assessments. 
11 Establish state recovery operations at the State EOC and the Joint Field Office (JFO). 
12 Identify disaster recovery center requirements. 
13 Address unmet disaster needs with federal, local and volunteer agencies. 
14 Coordinate Individual Assistance (IA) with FEMA and Small Business Administration 
(SBA) if eligible. 
15 Conduct public assistance briefings. 
16 Schedule public assistance inspections. 
17 Schedule, publicize and conduct Public Assistance application briefings if program 
eligibility is determined.

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18 Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
19 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
20 Insure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared and 
completed. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Support programs that provide individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard 
mitigation. 
7 
Conduct disaster recovery training to state officials, local officials and volunteer groups. 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Identify how long-term community recovery efforts in support of emergency operations 
will be directed and controlled. 
2 
Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
3 
Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
4 
Review the state's recovery plan and the mitigation plan. 
5 
Review disaster recovery program administrative plans. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and the 
private sector. 
7 
Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
8 
Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist.

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2 
Coordinate with EOC and incident command to provide lists of long-term recovery 
personnel staff. 
3 
Coordinate with unmet needs staff to facilitate AFN population responses and plans of 
action. 
4 
Coordinate with private sector to establish clear delineation of responsibilities in housing 
and urban development sectors. 
5 
Use impact assessment to identify number of persons affected, homes damaged or 
destroyed, and infrastructure losses to predict the ongoing need for long term recovery 
efforts. 
6 
Place Emergency Support Function staff and recovery partners on stand-by. 
7 
Conduct disaster, economic and needs assessments. 
8 
Identify long-term recovery efforts for individuals with AFN. 
9 
Work with the private sector to ensure the disaster related needs of the business 
community are met. 
10 Activate public assistance and individual assistance as needed. 
11 Identify and provide strategy to assist citizens with unmet needs. 
12 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
13 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical to establish long-term mental health services. 
14 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
15 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
16 Notify state recovery partners. Allow the state to contact federal recovery partners. 
17 Coordinate activities with voluntary agency partners. 
18 Coordinate activities with state and federal agencies, and volunteer organizations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Discuss with local stakeholders the direction and scope of the recovery plan. 
3 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
5 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Coordinate with Mass Care and housing authorities for sheltering and recovery efforts. 
8 
Support community recovery activities. 
9 
Work with the state and federal government to administer disaster recovery programs. 
10 Continue to conduct disaster, economic, and needs assessments. 
11 Establish state recovery operations at the State EOC and the Joint Field Office (JFO). 
12 Identify disaster recovery center requirements. 
13 Address unmet disaster needs with federal, local and volunteer agencies. 
14 Coordinate Individual Assistance (IA) with FEMA and Small Business Administration 
(SBA) if eligible. 
15 Conduct public assistance briefings. 
16 Schedule public assistance inspections. 
17 Schedule, publicize and conduct Public Assistance application briefings if program 
eligibility is determined. 
18 Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
19 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
20 Insure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared and 
completed.

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Mitigation Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Support programs that provide individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard 
mitigation. 
7 
Conduct disaster recovery training to state officials, local officials and volunteer groups. 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Supporting: Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Identify how long-term community recovery efforts in support of emergency operations 
will be directed and controlled. 
2 
Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
3 
Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
4 
Review the state's recovery plan and the mitigation plan. 
5 
Review disaster recovery program administrative plans. 
6 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and the 
private sector.

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7 
Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
8 
Create/review EAP protocols as appropriate 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Start a Unit Log (ICS 214) to hand-record anything not covered in this checklist. 
2 
Coordinate with EOC and incident command to provide lists of long-term recovery 
personnel staff. 
3 
Coordinate with unmet needs staff to facilitate AFN population responses and plans of 
action. 
4 
Coordinate with private sector to establish clear delineation of responsibilities in housing 
and urban development sectors. 
5 
Use impact assessment to identify number of persons affected, homes damaged or 
destroyed, and infrastructure losses to predict the ongoing need for long term recovery 
efforts. 
6 
Place Emergency Support Function staff and recovery partners on stand-by. 
7 
Conduct disaster, economic and needs assessments. 
8 
Identify long-term recovery efforts for individuals with AFN. 
9 
Work with the private sector to ensure the disaster related needs of the business 
community are met. 
10 Activate public assistance and individual assistance as needed. 
11 Identify and provide strategy to assist citizens with unmet needs. 
12 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
13 Coordinate with Mass Care and Medical to establish long-term mental health services. 
14 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
15 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
16 Notify state recovery partners. Allow the state to contact federal recovery partners. 
17 Coordinate activities with voluntary agency partners. 
18 Coordinate activities with state and federal agencies, and volunteer organizations. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
2 
Discuss with local stakeholders the direction and scope of the recovery plan. 
3 
Continue to perform tasks necessary to expedite restoration and recovery operations. 
4 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
5 
Provide documentation for financial reimbursement. 
6 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
7 
Coordinate with Mass Care and housing authorities for sheltering and recovery efforts. 
8 
Support community recovery activities. 
9 
Work with the state and federal government to administer disaster recovery programs. 
10 Continue to conduct disaster, economic, and needs assessments. 
11 Establish state recovery operations at the State EOC and the Joint Field Office (JFO). 
12 Identify disaster recovery center requirements. 
13 Address unmet disaster needs with federal, local and volunteer agencies. 
14 Coordinate Individual Assistance (IA) with FEMA and Small Business Administration 
(SBA) if eligible. 
15 Conduct public assistance briefings. 
16 Schedule public assistance inspections. 
17 Schedule, publicize and conduct Public Assistance application briefings if program 
eligibility is determined.

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18 Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
19 Maintain contact with agency administrative headquarters on financial matters. 
20 Insure that all obligation documents initiated at the incident are properly prepared and 
completed. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Participate in the hazard identification process and identify and correct vulnerabilities. 
2 
Participate in mitigation planning team meetings and work with local emergency 
management to promote community preparedness. 
3 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
4 
Participate in training, drills, and exercises. 
5 
Develop mutual aid and other support agreements with surrounding jurisdictions and 
foster private sector relationships. 
6 
Support programs that provide individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard 
mitigation. 
7 
Conduct disaster recovery training to state officials, local officials and volunteer groups. 
8 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
5 
Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
7 
Control and limit access to critical locations and systems. 
8 
Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities 
on internet and cyber systems. 
9 
Identify and implement monitoring and risk management planning. 
 
Arizona Department of Agriculture 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Assist the state crisis counseling program. 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery

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1 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Activate the Attorney General's Office (conditions permitting). 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Identify the trained personnel or agency responsible for conducting an environmental 
assessment. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Identify long term impacts of environmental issues caused by the disaster. 
 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Protection Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Prevent and deter movement and operations of threatening individuals. 
2 Detect malicious activity and conduct technical countermeasures and mitigate activities on 
internet and cyber systems. 
 
United States Army Corps of Engineers 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Review Flood Retarding Structure Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually 
 
United States Department of Agriculture 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery 
1 Identify long term recovery efforts for animal welfare and agriculture stakeholders. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 14 Long-Term Community Recovery is responsible for coordinating with the City of 
Buckeye Finance to manage expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency and department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
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V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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ESF 15 - External Affairs 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Communications 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Human Resources 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
City of Buckeye Water Resources 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose 
1. The purpose of ESF 15 External Affairs is to disseminate information on emergencies to 
the public through the news media in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope 
1. This ESF coordinates actions to provide the required external affairs support to county 
and incident management elements. It details the establishment of support positions to 
coordinate communications to various audiences. It applies to county departments and 
agencies that may require public affairs support or whose public affairs assets may be 
employed during an emergency. This scope describes:  
a. Quickly relay critical and potentially lifesaving information to those at risk 
b. Provide timely, consistent information on the status of emergency operations 
c. Coordinate the release of public information from all responding agencies 
d. Assure the public that government is responding effectively to the emergency 
e. Make credible and consistent information available to answer citizen inquiries 
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g. Ensure a system is in place to provide information and guidance to City and 
County, and if appropriate, State and Federal, elected and appointed officials 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. ESF 15 External Affairs is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations 
Center's methodology and the requirements of the National Response Framework 
(NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command 
System (ICS) to provide incident assessment, planning, procurement, deployment, 
coordination and support operations to the City Emergency Policy Group, Area 
Operations and Regional Incident Management Teams (IMT) to assure a timely and 
appropriate response to an emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures protocols and plans for disaster response activities are developed to govern 
staff operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. 
These are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe this 
Annexes' capabilities. 
3. In a large event requiring local or state mutual aid assistance, the City of Buckeye 
Emergency Operations Center will coordinate with support agency counterparts to seek, 
procure, plan, coordinate and direct the use of required assets. 
4. The City of Buckeye Communications will act as the lead agency. Depending on the 
severity of the situation, other local public information officers and City staff will assist 
with media advisories and releases. Lead or support agency public information staff will 
operate from the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center on a 24-hour schedule 
to help maintain the flow of public information. 
5. Depending on the severity of the disaster, the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue 
Department may activate a 24-hour citizen information center to handle citizens' 
inquiries. 
6. In a catastrophic disaster, ESF 7 Logistics Management and Resource Support, ESF 
14 Long-Term Recovery and ESF 15 External Affairs will work together to release 
information regarding volunteer goods and services that need to be sent to the disaster 
area, and where volunteers and donors may go to deliver such goods or services. All of 
said ESF's will routinely provide information to staff for ESF 15 External Affairs to keep 
the City of Buckeye officials and citizens aware of current event 
7. ESF 15 External Affairs is responsible for providing the community with information on 
impending or existing emergencies, to include immediate protective actions they should 
take such as sheltering or evacuation. Many agencies participate in disaster public 
education and awareness activities on a regular basis, in conjunction with local Fire, 
EMS, Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management, Maricopa County 
Department of Public Health, National Weather Service, etc. Programs include fire 
prevention, animal care and control, weather spotter training, disaster preparedness for 
seniors, public health issues (i.e. seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza), etc. The City 
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The City of Buckeye has a population whose primary language is English, and a 
secondary percentage with native facility in Spanish. Translators are available through 
the Department of Human Services, the Migrant Health Network. Disaster preparedness, 
response, and recovery information is available in Spanish through the Maricopa County 
Department of Emergency Management. Public Health information is also available in 
Spanish. 
8. Should a disaster or emergency event create the opportunity where advanced/early 
evacuation is possible, the methods for communicating EPI with the whole community 
will be determined based on the channels available in order to provide information in the 
most timely and efficient manner possible to reduce the threat of immediate loss of life. 
The City of Buckeye PIO will: 
o 
Develop and conduct public information programs for community and citizen 
awareness of potential disasters, as well as personal protection measures for 
each hazards present; 
o 
Develop Rumor Control Procedures; 
o 
Prepare advance copies of emergency information packages for release through 
the news media during actual emergencies; 
o 
Brief local news media personnel, community officials, Local, State, and Federal 
agencies on External Affairs policies, plans, and procedures; 
o 
Maintain current lists of radio stations, televisions stations, cable companies, 
websites, and newspapers to be utilized for public information releases; 
o 
Maintain support agreements and liaison arrangements with other agencies and 
the new media, if needed; 
o 
Maintain arrangements to provide a briefing room for the media in the vicinity of 
the EOC or at the location of the disaster; 
o 
Disseminate news releases and daily Situation Reports from the State EOC via 
the agency’s website; 
o 
Disseminate information to elected officials through the legislative liaison 
function; 
o 
Establish, with assistance from other agencies a help line for the general public 
to call for information; 
 
A comprehensive table of newspapers, online media, and social media resources 
can be found in this document for efficient dissemination and effective monitoring 
of event reporting. It is critical that ESF 15 and ESF 5 not only have outgoing 
information, but monitor reporting on a daily or PRN basis for to ensure continuity 
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9. ESF 15 External Affairs with the assistance of other local agencies listed above should 
collaborate and develop standard operations procedures (SOPs) to carry out the public 
information function; 
10. Emergency Public Information may be disseminated to special populations through use 
of Interpreters (non-English speaking and hearing impaired), public address systems, 
closed Caption television, door-to-door, Braille (visually impaired), etc. AFN populations 
may also include the elderly or home-bound who have limited access to radio, news or 
media reports. Rural populations are especially likely to have limited access to such 
resources. Outdoor and season workers may also be exposed to threats or incidents in a 
more immediate fashion with limited access to radio or media. 
 
For these reasons a diverse set of media channels will be used to disseminate 
information in a timely fashion, including but not limited to emergency radio notices, 
television (digital and cable channels), internet and social media, SMS messaging, 
billboards, newspaper notices and communal locations such as post offices, banks, gas 
stations and municipal waste sites. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This ESF complies with the National Response Framework and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. The system operates at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; 
2.) field locations. 
3. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department serves as the focal point for 
activities. It is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate program departments, support 
agencies, other Annexes and other private voluntary agencies have knowledge about 
the system and expectations, as well as coordinate and cooperate efficiently during an 
event. 
C. Organization  
1. City   
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff is integrated with the City of Buckeye 
Communications staff to provide support. 
b. The Public Information function will be a part of the Command Staff. The Public 
Information Officer is responsible for interfacing with the public and media and/or 
agencies with incident-related information requirements. 
c. During a disaster, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will act as 
the central coordinating facility for receiving and disseminating public information. 
Information flow to the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center will occur 
directly from news media reports and citizen public information phone calls.

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Information will flow from the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center in 
the form of media briefings, news releases and situation reports. Information will 
also flow from ESF 15 External Affairs to the Arizona State Emergency 
Operations Center. 
d. The City of Buckeye Communications will develop and maintain ESF 15 External 
Affairs and accompanying Appendices, ESF's and Standard Operating 
Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and 
support agencies should develop and maintain their own similar documents for 
internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the overall 
Emergency Operations Plan. All such documents will be in compliance with the 
National Response Framework, The National Incident Management System, the 
Incident Command System, and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
2. Maricopa  
a. During an activation of the Maricopa County Department of Emergency 
Management, the Maricopa County Office of Communications is designated as 
the county lead for Public Information and may provide a liaison to facilitate 
requests for County PIO resources to local Emergency Operations Centers. 
b. Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management develops and 
maintains accompanying Appendices, ESF’s and Standard Operating Guidelines 
that govern response actions related to emergencies. However, support agencies 
may develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which 
must be compatible with and in support of the overall Maricopa County EOP. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework 
(NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident 
Command System (ICS). 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer and/or Emergency Coordinating Officer (ECO) when 
the City of Buckeye has been threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event 
as provided in the City Warning Point procedure. 
2. ESF 15 External Affairs will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or placement on standby, the City of Buckeye 
Communications will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if 
necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities, and physical resources likely to be needed, 
based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out by an ESF are grouped into phases of emergency management: 
Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Each phase requires specific skills

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and knowledge to accomplish and requires significant cooperation and collaboration 
between all supporting agencies and the intended recipients of service. 
F. Emergency Public Information  
1. Floods and Dam Failure  
a. Communicate flood risks to the community, to potential homebuyers, and to 
applicants for construction permits 
b. Educate the public about what the levels of warning imply, how to interpret a 
predicted flood level as it relates to their property, and expedient loss-reduction 
measures they can apply to their property. 
c. For flood emergencies that develop slowly enough to permit evacuation, provide 
the public information and instruction on:  
i. 
Expected elevation of the floodwaters, and instructions on when to 
evacuate 
ii. 
Where to obtain transportation assistance to evacuate 
iii. 
Designated travel routes and departure times 
iv. 
Status of road closures (what routes must be avoided due to probable 
inundation) 
v. 
What to take or not to take to shelters (include companion animal options) 
vi. 
Location of mass care shelters and other assistance centers 
d. As the initial response shifts to recovery, provide residents returning to their 
homes information on safety precautions associated with:  
i. 
Sanitary conditions 
ii. 
Unsafe drinking water 
iii. 
Use of utilities 
iv. 
Dangerous electric fields created in water by downed power lines 
2. High Winds and Tornados 
 
Prepare and disseminate notifications, updates, and instructional messages and follow 
up on the initial warning including: Survival tips for people on what to do during a tornado 
or destructive high winds and immediately after a tornado or destructive high winds 
 
Expected Damage from High Winds: Warnings and advice on the continuing threat of 
storms, unsafe areas, buildings and structures and other hazards 
 
During a Tornado Watch: Disseminate information to the public on the appropriate

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protective actions to take if a Tornado Warning is issued (e.g., encourage people without 
underground shelter to seek out an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor and there 
to seek cover under something sturdy, like a table, etc.). 
3. Earthquakes 
 
Prepare and disseminate notifications, updates, warnings, and instructional messages 
with special considerations.  
a. Survival tips for people on what to do during an earthquake 
b. Survival tips for people on what to do immediately after an earthquake 
c. Warnings and advice on the continuing threat of fire, unsafe areas, building 
collapse, after shocks, and other hazards 
d. For earthquake Emergency Action Stages 3 or 4, the State Emergency 
Operations Center will coordinate local public affairs. 
4. Nuclear Attack 
 
Prepare and disseminate notifications, updates, announcer scripts for radio and TV, and 
instructional messages to follow up on the initial warning including survival tips for 
people living in areas vulnerable to nuclear effects who choose to shelter themselves in 
their homes on what to do: 
 
During the attack: Prepare and disseminate notifications, updates, announcer scripts for 
radio and TV, and instructional messages to follow up on the initial warning including 
survival tips for people living in areas vulnerable to nuclear effects who choose to shelter 
themselves in their homes on what to do after the attack to include warnings and advice 
on the continuing threat of radioactive fallout, unsafe areas, buildings and structures, 
and other hazards as applicable. 
III. Responsibilities 
A. The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each agency/organization for 
this ESF. The Coordinating and Primary Agency and their responsibilities are listed first. The 
Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
Coordinating: City of Buckeye Communications 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county PIOs. 
2 
Maintain liaison with the local media outlets in order to establish and maintain 
relationships. 
3 
Report EPI status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
4 
Develop pre-scripted media releases and public advisories for likely emergencies. 
5 
Develop plans to coordinate with international, national, state and local news media for 
emergency operations, before, during and after events. 
6 
Encourage development of disaster plans and kits for the public as part of media 
outreach.

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7 
Make sure there are clearly designated press contacts and alternates in any agencies 
with which this team collaborates. 
8 
Update public information responder listing, as necessary. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Coordinate with the EOC and state level PIOs. 
2 
In coordination with all effected or responding PIOs provide advisories and public 
instructions for life, safety, and health. 
3 
Coordinate an area were media can be near the site but not in the way of response 
operations. 
4 
Manage aspects of Emergency Public Information (EPI) on behalf of the EOC Director. 
5 
Establish process to verify information is accurate and valid before public release. 
6 
Identify all viable methods to reach the public including but not limited to radio, television, 
print media flyers, posters, brochures, informational booths and Internet sites, including 
social media. 
7 
Resolve any conflicting information and dispel rumors as much as possible. 
8 
Develop productive relationship with the press, coordinating with them on emergency 
information dissemination, provision, and accessibility. 
9 
Approve implementation of any special provisions for media convergence. 
10 Designate location for media briefings. 
11 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate associated dangers. 
12 Consult the EOC team before releasing any emergency information. 
13 Implement a proactive public information strategy to meet media needs. 
14 Activate and staff the management functions of the JIC. 
15 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
16 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
17 Organize and operate a press briefing area and a JIC, as appropriate. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Distribute information on what displaced populations should do when returning to their 
damaged homes. 
2 
Continue emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
3 
Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
4 
Participate post-incident briefings and convert action plans into public information when 
appropriate. 
5 
Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
6 
Maintain records of news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
7 
Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
8 
In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
9 
Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
10 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs on mobilizing public and 
estimate future mitigation effects. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs

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1 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media. 
2 
Develop a public information program to educate the public regarding the effects of 
common, emergency, and disaster situations. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Designate the person responsible for initial notification of personnel. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county PIOs. 
3 
Maintain liaison with the local media outlets in order to establish and maintain 
relationships. 
4 
Report EPI status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
5 
Develop pre-scripted media releases and public advisories for likely emergencies. 
6 
Develop plans to coordinate with international, national, state and local news media for 
emergency operations, before, during and after events. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Practice JIC set-up and operations. 
9 
Ensure adequate space and equipment is available for the operation of a JIC. 
10 Identify media outlets, establish contact lists, and provide training on emergency public 
information procedures. 
11 Train emergency responders on public information procedures on referring media to the 
appropriate field or JIC personnel for information. 
12 Identify public information needs required for facilities that serve vulnerable populations. 
13 Encourage development of disaster plans and kits for the public as part of media 
outreach. 
14 Coordinate with other annexes to designate PR policies and spokespersons as 
necessary. 
15 Make sure there are clearly designated press contacts and alternates in any agencies 
with which this team collaborates. 
16 Update public information responder listing, as necessary. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Alert agencies whose personnel, equipment, or other resources may be used about the 
annex requesting them and the authority for the request. 
2 
Start a Unit Log of actions taken (ICS Form 214) to hand-record anything not covered in 
this checklist. 
3 
Obtain needed equipment, additional office space, web, and broadcast media access. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster and the public messaging strategy. Brief 
the EOC Director and elected leaders as needed. 
5 
Coordinate with the EOC and state level PIOs. 
6 
Issue any immediate EPI (Emergency Public Information)approved by the EOC Director 
to the public and take into consideration the vulnerable populations. 
7 
Ensure that the public within the affected area receives complete, accurate and 
consistent information about life safety procedures, public health advisories, relief and 
assistance programs and other vital information. 
8 
In coordination with all effected or responding PIOs provide advisories and public 
instructions for life, safety, and health. 
9 
Monitor news broadcasts. 
10 Coordinate an area were media can be near the site but not in the way of response 
operations.

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11 Manage aspects of Emergency Public Information (EPI) on behalf of the EOC Director. 
12 Anticipate potential EPI needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate EPI resources. 
13 Coordinate with shelter operations for family reunification messaging. 
14 Establish process to verify information is accurate and valid before public release. 
15 
Identify all viable methods to reach the public including but not limited to radio, television, 
print media flyers, posters, brochures, informational booths and Internet sites, including 
social media. 
16 
Give the public accurate, timely and useful information and instructions from one release 
point throughout the emergency; provide mass notification to urban and rural populations 
and provide periodic media updates. 
17 Resolve any conflicting information and dispel rumors as much as possible. 
18 Develop productive relationship with the press, coordinating with them on emergency 
information dissemination, provision, and accessibility. 
19 Approve implementation of any special provisions for media convergence. 
20 Designate location for media briefings. 
21 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate associated dangers. 
22 Consult the EOC team before releasing any emergency information. 
23 Implement a proactive public information strategy to meet media needs. 
24 Activate and staff the management functions of the JIC. 
25 Identify and utilize departmental, county, or municipal legal counsel to review important 
public-facing documents and announcements as needed. 
26 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
27 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
28 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
29 Organize and operate a press briefing area and a JIC, as appropriate. 
30 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of External Affairs operations. 
4 
Process and disseminate disaster welfare and family reunification information. 
5 
Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare any requested follow-ups in addition to 
the initial report. 
9 
Distribute information on what displaced populations should do when returning to their 
damaged homes. 
10 Continue emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
11 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance.

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12 Participate post-incident briefings and convert action plans into public information when 
appropriate. 
13 Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
14 Maintain records of news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
15 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
16 In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
17 Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
18 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs on mobilizing public and 
estimate future mitigation effects. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter 
methods. 
3 
Conduct all-hazard safety visits to increase home hazard prevention actions. 
4 
Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as 
having a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
5 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop a public information program to educate the public regarding the effects of 
common, emergency, and disaster situations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
(Law Enforcement Sensitive). 
5 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
(Law Enforcement Sensitive). 
2 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information.

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Supporting: City of Buckeye Communications 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county PIOs. 
2 
Maintain liaison with the local media outlets in order to establish and maintain 
relationships. 
3 
Report EPI status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
4 
Develop pre-scripted media releases and public advisories for likely emergencies. 
5 
Develop plans to coordinate with international, national, state and local news media for 
emergency operations, before, during and after events. 
6 
Encourage development of disaster plans and kits for the public as part of media 
outreach. 
7 
Make sure there are clearly designated press contacts and alternates in any agencies 
with which this team collaborates. 
8 
Update public information responder listing, as necessary. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Coordinate with the EOC and state level PIOs. 
2 
In coordination with all effected or responding PIOs provide advisories and public 
instructions for life, safety, and health. 
3 
Coordinate an area were media can be near the site but not in the way of response 
operations. 
4 
Manage aspects of Emergency Public Information (EPI) on behalf of the EOC Director. 
5 
Establish process to verify information is accurate and valid before public release. 
6 
Identify all viable methods to reach the public including but not limited to radio, television, 
print media flyers, posters, brochures, informational booths and Internet sites, including 
social media. 
7 
Resolve any conflicting information and dispel rumors as much as possible. 
8 
Develop productive relationship with the press, coordinating with them on emergency 
information dissemination, provision, and accessibility. 
9 
Approve implementation of any special provisions for media convergence. 
10 Designate location for media briefings. 
11 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate associated dangers. 
12 Consult the EOC team before releasing any emergency information. 
13 Implement a proactive public information strategy to meet media needs. 
14 Activate and staff the management functions of the JIC. 
15 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
16 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
17 Organize and operate a press briefing area and a JIC, as appropriate. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Distribute information on what displaced populations should do when returning to their 
damaged homes. 
2 
Continue emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
3 
Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
4 
Participate post-incident briefings and convert action plans into public information when 
appropriate.

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5 
Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
6 
Maintain records of news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
7 
Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
8 
In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
9 
Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
10 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs on mobilizing public and 
estimate future mitigation effects. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media. 
2 
Develop a public information program to educate the public regarding the effects of 
common, emergency, and disaster situations. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Finance 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Designate the person responsible for initial notification of personnel. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county PIOs. 
3 
Maintain liaison with the local media outlets in order to establish and maintain 
relationships. 
4 
Report EPI status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
5 
Develop pre-scripted media releases and public advisories for likely emergencies. 
6 
Develop plans to coordinate with international, national, state and local news media for 
emergency operations, before, during and after events. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Practice JIC set-up and operations. 
9 
Ensure adequate space and equipment is available for the operation of a JIC. 
10 Identify media outlets, establish contact lists, and provide training on emergency public 
information procedures. 
11 Train emergency responders on public information procedures on referring media to the 
appropriate field or JIC personnel for information. 
12 Identify public information needs required for facilities that serve vulnerable populations. 
13 Encourage development of disaster plans and kits for the public as part of media 
outreach. 
14 Coordinate with other annexes to designate PR policies and spokespersons as 
necessary. 
15 Make sure there are clearly designated press contacts and alternates in any agencies 
with which this team collaborates. 
16 Update public information responder listing, as necessary. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs

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1 
Alert agencies whose personnel, equipment, or other resources may be used about the 
annex requesting them and the authority for the request. 
2 
Start a Unit Log of actions taken (ICS Form 214) to hand-record anything not covered in 
this checklist. 
3 
Obtain needed equipment, additional office space, web, and broadcast media access. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster and the public messaging strategy. Brief 
the EOC Director and elected leaders as needed. 
5 
Coordinate with the EOC and state level PIOs. 
6 
Issue any immediate EPI (Emergency Public Information)approved by the EOC Director 
to the public and take into consideration the vulnerable populations. 
7 
Ensure that the public within the affected area receives complete, accurate and 
consistent information about life safety procedures, public health advisories, relief and 
assistance programs and other vital information. 
8 
In coordination with all effected or responding PIOs provide advisories and public 
instructions for life, safety, and health. 
9 
Monitor news broadcasts. 
10 Coordinate an area were media can be near the site but not in the way of response 
operations. 
11 Manage aspects of Emergency Public Information (EPI) on behalf of the EOC Director. 
12 Anticipate potential EPI needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate EPI resources. 
13 Coordinate with shelter operations for family reunification messaging. 
14 Establish process to verify information is accurate and valid before public release. 
15 
Identify all viable methods to reach the public including but not limited to radio, television, 
print media flyers, posters, brochures, informational booths and Internet sites, including 
social media. 
16 
Give the public accurate, timely and useful information and instructions from one release 
point throughout the emergency; provide mass notification to urban and rural populations 
and provide periodic media updates. 
17 Resolve any conflicting information and dispel rumors as much as possible. 
18 Develop productive relationship with the press, coordinating with them on emergency 
information dissemination, provision, and accessibility. 
19 Approve implementation of any special provisions for media convergence. 
20 Designate location for media briefings. 
21 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate associated dangers. 
22 Consult the EOC team before releasing any emergency information. 
23 Implement a proactive public information strategy to meet media needs. 
24 Activate and staff the management functions of the JIC. 
25 Identify and utilize departmental, county, or municipal legal counsel to review important 
public-facing documents and announcements as needed. 
26 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
27 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
28 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
29 Organize and operate a press briefing area and a JIC, as appropriate. 
30 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs

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1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of External Affairs operations. 
4 
Process and disseminate disaster welfare and family reunification information. 
5 
Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare any requested follow-ups in addition to 
the initial report. 
9 
Distribute information on what displaced populations should do when returning to their 
damaged homes. 
10 Continue emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
11 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
12 Participate post-incident briefings and convert action plans into public information when 
appropriate. 
13 Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
14 Maintain records of news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
15 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
16 In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
17 Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
18 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs on mobilizing public and 
estimate future mitigation effects. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter 
methods. 
3 
Conduct all-hazard safety visits to increase home hazard prevention actions. 
4 
Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as 
having a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
5 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop a public information program to educate the public regarding the effects of 
common, emergency, and disaster situations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations.

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4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
(Law Enforcement Sensitive). 
5 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Establish process to verify information is accurate and valid before public release. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
(Law Enforcement Sensitive). 
2 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Establish process to verify information is accurate and valid before public release. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Designate the person responsible for initial notification of personnel. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county PIOs. 
3 
Maintain liaison with the local media outlets in order to establish and maintain 
relationships. 
4 
Report EPI status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
5 
Develop pre-scripted media releases and public advisories for likely emergencies. 
6 
Develop plans to coordinate with international, national, state and local news media for 
emergency operations, before, during and after events. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Practice JIC set-up and operations. 
9 
Ensure adequate space and equipment is available for the operation of a JIC. 
10 Identify media outlets, establish contact lists, and provide training on emergency public 
information procedures. 
11 Train emergency responders on public information procedures on referring media to the 
appropriate field or JIC personnel for information.

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12 Identify public information needs required for facilities that serve vulnerable populations. 
13 Encourage development of disaster plans and kits for the public as part of media 
outreach. 
14 Coordinate with other annexes to designate PR policies and spokespersons as 
necessary. 
15 Make sure there are clearly designated press contacts and alternates in any agencies 
with which this team collaborates. 
16 Update public information responder listing, as necessary. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Alert agencies whose personnel, equipment, or other resources may be used about the 
annex requesting them and the authority for the request. 
2 
Start a Unit Log of actions taken (ICS Form 214) to hand-record anything not covered in 
this checklist. 
3 
Obtain needed equipment, additional office space, web, and broadcast media access. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster and the public messaging strategy. Brief 
the EOC Director and elected leaders as needed. 
5 
Coordinate with the EOC and state level PIOs. 
6 
Issue any immediate EPI (Emergency Public Information)approved by the EOC Director 
to the public and take into consideration the vulnerable populations. 
7 
Ensure that the public within the affected area receives complete, accurate and 
consistent information about life safety procedures, public health advisories, relief and 
assistance programs and other vital information. 
8 
In coordination with all effected or responding PIOs provide advisories and public 
instructions for life, safety, and health. 
9 
Monitor news broadcasts. 
10 Coordinate an area were media can be near the site but not in the way of response 
operations. 
11 Manage aspects of Emergency Public Information (EPI) on behalf of the EOC Director. 
12 Anticipate potential EPI needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate EPI resources. 
13 Coordinate with shelter operations for family reunification messaging. 
14 Establish process to verify information is accurate and valid before public release. 
15 
Identify all viable methods to reach the public including but not limited to radio, television, 
print media flyers, posters, brochures, informational booths and Internet sites, including 
social media. 
16 
Give the public accurate, timely and useful information and instructions from one release 
point throughout the emergency; provide mass notification to urban and rural populations 
and provide periodic media updates. 
17 Resolve any conflicting information and dispel rumors as much as possible. 
18 Develop productive relationship with the press, coordinating with them on emergency 
information dissemination, provision, and accessibility. 
19 Approve implementation of any special provisions for media convergence. 
20 Designate location for media briefings. 
21 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate associated dangers. 
22 Consult the EOC team before releasing any emergency information. 
23 Implement a proactive public information strategy to meet media needs. 
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25 Identify and utilize departmental, county, or municipal legal counsel to review important 
public-facing documents and announcements as needed. 
26 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
27 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
28 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
29 Organize and operate a press briefing area and a JIC, as appropriate. 
30 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of External Affairs operations. 
4 
Process and disseminate disaster welfare and family reunification information. 
5 
Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare any requested follow-ups in addition to 
the initial report. 
9 
Distribute information on what displaced populations should do when returning to their 
damaged homes. 
10 Continue emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
11 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
12 Participate post-incident briefings and convert action plans into public information when 
appropriate. 
13 Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
14 Maintain records of news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
15 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
16 In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
17 Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
18 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs on mobilizing public and 
estimate future mitigation effects. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter 
methods. 
3 
Conduct all-hazard safety visits to increase home hazard prevention actions. 
4 
Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as 
having a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
5 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media.

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6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop a public information program to educate the public regarding the effects of 
common, emergency, and disaster situations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
(Law Enforcement Sensitive). 
5 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Ensure that the public within the affected area receives complete, accurate and consistent 
information about life safety procedures, public health advisories, relief and assistance 
programs and other vital information. 
2 In coordination with all effected or responding PIOs provide advisories and public 
instructions for life, safety, and health. 
3 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate associated dangers. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
American Red Cross 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Coordinate with shelter operations for family reunification messaging. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Process and disseminate disaster welfare and family reunification information. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter methods. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Ensure that the public within the affected area receives complete, accurate and consistent 
information about life safety procedures, public health advisories, relief and assistance 
programs and other vital information. 
2 In coordination with all effected or responding PIOs provide advisories and public 
instructions for life, safety, and health. 
3 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate associated dangers.

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Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Designate the person responsible for initial notification of personnel. 
2 
Identify responsibilities for liaison roles with state and adjacent county PIOs. 
3 
Maintain liaison with the local media outlets in order to establish and maintain 
relationships. 
4 
Report EPI status and potential problems to the EOC Director. 
5 
Develop pre-scripted media releases and public advisories for likely emergencies. 
6 
Develop plans to coordinate with international, national, state and local news media for 
emergency operations, before, during and after events. 
7 
Develop and test emergency communication procedures. 
8 
Practice JIC set-up and operations. 
9 
Ensure adequate space and equipment is available for the operation of a JIC. 
10 Identify media outlets, establish contact lists, and provide training on emergency public 
information procedures. 
11 Train emergency responders on public information procedures on referring media to the 
appropriate field or JIC personnel for information. 
12 Identify public information needs required for facilities that serve vulnerable populations. 
13 Encourage development of disaster plans and kits for the public as part of media 
outreach. 
14 Coordinate with other annexes to designate PR policies and spokespersons as 
necessary. 
15 Make sure there are clearly designated press contacts and alternates in any agencies 
with which this team collaborates. 
16 Update public information responder listing, as necessary. 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Alert agencies whose personnel, equipment, or other resources may be used about the 
annex requesting them and the authority for the request. 
2 
Start a Unit Log of actions taken (ICS Form 214) to hand-record anything not covered in 
this checklist. 
3 
Obtain needed equipment, additional office space, web, and broadcast media access. 
4 
Determine the nature and scope of the disaster and the public messaging strategy. Brief 
the EOC Director and elected leaders as needed. 
5 
Coordinate with the EOC and state level PIOs. 
6 
Issue any immediate EPI (Emergency Public Information)approved by the EOC Director 
to the public and take into consideration the vulnerable populations. 
7 
Ensure that the public within the affected area receives complete, accurate and 
consistent information about life safety procedures, public health advisories, relief and 
assistance programs and other vital information.

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8 
In coordination with all effected or responding PIOs provide advisories and public 
instructions for life, safety, and health. 
9 
Monitor news broadcasts. 
10 Coordinate an area were media can be near the site but not in the way of response 
operations. 
11 Manage aspects of Emergency Public Information (EPI) on behalf of the EOC Director. 
12 Anticipate potential EPI needs or problems and begin alerting appropriate EPI resources. 
13 Coordinate with shelter operations for family reunification messaging. 
14 Establish process to verify information is accurate and valid before public release. 
15 
Identify all viable methods to reach the public including but not limited to radio, television, 
print media flyers, posters, brochures, informational booths and Internet sites, including 
social media. 
16 
Give the public accurate, timely and useful information and instructions from one release 
point throughout the emergency; provide mass notification to urban and rural populations 
and provide periodic media updates. 
17 Resolve any conflicting information and dispel rumors as much as possible. 
18 Develop productive relationship with the press, coordinating with them on emergency 
information dissemination, provision, and accessibility. 
19 Approve implementation of any special provisions for media convergence. 
20 Designate location for media briefings. 
21 Inform the public of health or safety concerns, status of emergency situation, and ways to 
reduce or eliminate associated dangers. 
22 Consult the EOC team before releasing any emergency information. 
23 Implement a proactive public information strategy to meet media needs. 
24 Activate and staff the management functions of the JIC. 
25 Identify and utilize departmental, county, or municipal legal counsel to review important 
public-facing documents and announcements as needed. 
26 Maintain financial and legal accountability. 
27 Brief public affairs officers who go to incident sites. 
28 Prepare news releases, public information, warnings and briefings with the approval of 
the EOC Director. 
29 Organize and operate a press briefing area and a JIC, as appropriate. 
30 Prepare an oral increased readiness report for the first coordination meeting with the 
EOC Director. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Plan recovery, reconstitution, mitigation and other long-term actions. 
2 
Prepare ICS Form 221 or equivalent. 
3 
Plan for the gradual shut down of External Affairs operations. 
4 
Process and disseminate disaster welfare and family reunification information. 
5 
Prepare an After Action Report (AAR). 
6 
Return borrowed resources and those obtained through agreement, lease, or rental when 
those resources are no longer required. 
7 
Provide documentation for possible financial reimbursement process for recovery 
activities. 
8 
Participate in after action meetings and prepare any requested follow-ups in addition to 
the initial report. 
9 
Distribute information on what displaced populations should do when returning to their 
damaged homes.

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10 Continue emergency public information activities based on the circumstances and the 
organizations involved in the recovery efforts. 
11 Distribute information on how and where to apply for different types of disaster 
assistance. 
12 Participate post-incident briefings and convert action plans into public information when 
appropriate. 
13 Release information concerning the need for volunteer goods and services. 
14 Maintain records of news releases to support documentation after the disaster. 
15 Provide information regarding available disaster recovery programs and resources to the 
media and the public. 
16 In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
17 Compile a written record of events, including any printed materials, news releases, tapes 
and clippings. 
18 Assess effectiveness of information and education programs on mobilizing public and 
estimate future mitigation effects. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Review jurisdictional mitigation projects for preparedness and protection considerations. 
2 
Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter 
methods. 
3 
Conduct all-hazard safety visits to increase home hazard prevention actions. 
4 
Promote preparedness information that will lessen the impact of disasters, such as 
having a disaster preparedness kit and family disaster plan. 
5 
Establish contacts and develop working relationships with the media. 
6 
Train personnel on EOC operations, Incident Command System (ICS), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). 
7 
Participate in HSEEP training, drills, and exercises. 
8 
Develop a public information program to educate the public regarding the effects of 
common, emergency, and disaster situations. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 
Implement protection, resilience, and continuity planning, programs, trainings and 
exercises. 
2 
Determine requirements for protected stakeholder information sharing. 
3 
Determine jurisdictional priorities, objectives strategies, and resource limitations. 
4 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
(Law Enforcement Sensitive). 
5 
Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
6 
Develop an observant and engaged population and foster working relationships with the 
community, including individuals, families, the private sector, and neighboring 
governments. 
 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 In cases of man-made disasters such as terrorism, cooperate with law enforcement 
agencies' press relations on incident coverage. 
Protection Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs

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1 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
(Law Enforcement Sensitive). 
2 Adhere to appropriate mechanisms for safeguarding sensitive and classified information 
including law enforcement and healthcare related information. 
 
Salvation Army 
Response (During Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Coordinate with shelter operations for family reunification messaging. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Process and disseminate disaster welfare and family reunification information. 
Mitigation Actions for ESF 15 - External Affairs 
1 Provide information and increase awareness about safe rooms and other shelter methods. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. ESF 15 External Affairs is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to 
manage ESF 15 External Affairs expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department funds disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula has established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and Operations 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Support Agencies: 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOPs), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMTs) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
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capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the City of Buckeye Fire 
Medical-Rescue Department staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
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status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
d. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department will develop and maintain 
the Annex and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and 
support agencies should develop and maintain their own similar documents for 
internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework 
(NRF), The National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident 
Command System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
e. The City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department shall be represented in the 
Annex most pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and scope 
of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-
Rescue Department will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, 
if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, 
based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department)

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Coordinating: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Identify and describe mission-essential functions and processes 
2 
Determine Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for 
mission essential functions 
3 
Identify and describe those functions that can be suspended for the durations of the 
emergency and the process for suspension 
4 
Develop orders of succession and, if necessary, delegations of authority for all critical 
positions 
5 
Develop manual work-around procedures for all computer-reliant processes 
6 
Develop an employee accountability and notification plan (i.e. rosters, call trees, 
emergency notification system, etc.) 
7 
Ensure all employees are provided information for developing a personal and family 
preparedness plan 
8 
Identify alternate facilities and develop list of resources needed 
9 
Establish roles and responsibilities for implementation of the COOP plan 
10 Conduct an annual review of all Continuity of Operations / Business Continuity Plans and 
provide direction and feedback to assist with process improvement 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Implement division/department Continuity of Operations Plans 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and Operations 
1 
Develop/maintain Emergency Response Plans for each facility to include: Evacuation, 
Shelter in-place, and Emergency Lock-down procedures 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Identify and describe mission-essential functions and processes 
2 
Determine Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for 
mission essential functions 
3 
Identify and describe those functions that can be suspended for the durations of the 
emergency and the process for suspension 
4 
Develop orders of succession and, if necessary, delegations of authority for all critical 
positions 
5 
Develop manual work-around procedures for all computer-reliant processes 
6 
Develop an employee accountability and notification plan (i.e. rosters, call trees, 
emergency notification system, etc.) 
7 
Ensure all employees are provided information for developing a personal and family 
preparedness plan 
8 
Identify alternate facilities and develop list of resources needed 
9 
Establish roles and responsibilities for implementation of the COOP plan 
10 Conduct an annual review of all Continuity of Operations / Business Continuity Plans and 
provide direction and feedback to assist with process improvement 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Implement division/department Continuity of Operations Plans

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Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and Operations 
1 
Develop/maintain Emergency Response Plans for each facility to include: Evacuation, 
Shelter in-place, and Emergency Lock-down procedures 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 Identify and describe mission-essential functions and processes 
2 Identify and describe those functions that can be suspended for the durations of the 
emergency and the process for suspension 
3 Develop orders of succession and, if necessary, delegations of authority for all critical 
positions 
4 Develop manual work-around procedures for all computer-reliant processes 
5 Develop an employee accountability and notification plan (i.e. rosters, call trees, 
emergency notification system, etc.) 
6 Ensure all employees are provided information for developing a personal and family 
preparedness plan 
7 Identify alternate facilities and develop list of resources needed 
8 Establish roles and responsibilities for implementation of the COOP plan 
9 Conduct an annual review of all Continuity of Operations / Business Continuity Plans and 
provide direction and feedback to assist with process improvement 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 Implement division/department Continuity of Operations Plans 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and Operations 
1 Develop/maintain Emergency Response Plans for each facility to include: Evacuation, 
Shelter in-place, and Emergency Lock-down procedures 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 Identify and describe mission-essential functions and processes 
2 Identify and describe those functions that can be suspended for the durations of the 
emergency and the process for suspension 
3 Develop orders of succession and, if necessary, delegations of authority for all critical 
positions 
4 Develop manual work-around procedures for all computer-reliant processes 
5 Develop an employee accountability and notification plan (i.e. rosters, call trees, 
emergency notification system, etc.) 
6 Ensure all employees are provided information for developing a personal and family 
preparedness plan 
7 Identify alternate facilities and develop list of resources needed 
8 Establish roles and responsibilities for implementation of the COOP plan 
9 Conduct an annual review of all Continuity of Operations / Business Continuity Plans and 
provide direction and feedback to assist with process improvement 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 Implement division/department Continuity of Operations Plans

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Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and Operations 
1 Develop/maintain Emergency Response Plans for each facility to include: Evacuation, 
Shelter in-place, and Emergency Lock-down procedures 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Identify and describe mission-essential functions and processes 
2 
Determine Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for 
mission essential functions 
3 
Identify and describe those functions that can be suspended for the durations of the 
emergency and the process for suspension 
4 
Develop orders of succession and, if necessary, delegations of authority for all critical 
positions 
5 
Develop manual work-around procedures for all computer-reliant processes 
6 
Develop an employee accountability and notification plan (i.e. rosters, call trees, 
emergency notification system, etc.) 
7 
Ensure all employees are provided information for developing a personal and family 
preparedness plan 
8 
Identify alternate facilities and develop list of resources needed 
9 
Establish roles and responsibilities for implementation of the COOP plan 
10 Conduct an annual review of all Continuity of Operations / Business Continuity Plans and 
provide direction and feedback to assist with process improvement 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Implement division/department Continuity of Operations Plans 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and Operations 
1 
Develop/maintain Emergency Response Plans for each facility to include: Evacuation, 
Shelter in-place, and Emergency Lock-down procedures 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Identify and describe mission-essential functions and processes 
2 
Determine Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for 
mission essential functions 
3 
Identify and describe those functions that can be suspended for the durations of the 
emergency and the process for suspension 
4 
Develop orders of succession and, if necessary, delegations of authority for all critical 
positions 
5 
Develop manual work-around procedures for all computer-reliant processes 
6 
Develop an employee accountability and notification plan (i.e. rosters, call trees, 
emergency notification system, etc.) 
7 
Ensure all employees are provided information for developing a personal and family 
preparedness plan 
8 
Identify alternate facilities and develop list of resources needed 
9 
Establish roles and responsibilities for implementation of the COOP plan

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10 Conduct an annual review of all Continuity of Operations / Business Continuity Plans and 
provide direction and feedback to assist with process improvement 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Implement division/department Continuity of Operations Plans 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and Operations 
1 
Develop/maintain Emergency Response Plans for each facility to include: Evacuation, 
Shelter in-place, and Emergency Lock-down procedures 
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Develop manual work-around procedures for all computer-reliant processes 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Identify and describe mission-essential functions and processes 
2 
Determine Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for 
mission essential functions 
3 
Identify and describe those functions that can be suspended for the durations of the 
emergency and the process for suspension 
4 
Develop orders of succession and, if necessary, delegations of authority for all critical 
positions 
5 
Develop manual work-around procedures for all computer-reliant processes 
6 
Develop an employee accountability and notification plan (i.e. rosters, call trees, 
emergency notification system, etc.) 
7 
Ensure all employees are provided information for developing a personal and family 
preparedness plan 
8 
Identify alternate facilities and develop list of resources needed 
9 
Establish roles and responsibilities for implementation of the COOP plan 
10 Conduct an annual review of all Continuity of Operations / Business Continuity Plans and 
provide direction and feedback to assist with process improvement 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government 
and Operations 
1 
Implement division/department Continuity of Operations Plans 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Continuity of Government and Operations 
1 
Develop/maintain Emergency Response Plans for each facility to include: Evacuation, 
Shelter in-place, and Emergency Lock-down procedures 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency and department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a

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federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations Management 
Coordinating Agency: 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Primary Agency: 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Support Agencies: 
American Red Cross 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
Salvation Army 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOPs), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe

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capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Support Annex B will work 
with its support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the 
use of required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework, and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance/Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out 
the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the City of Buckeye Police 
Department staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
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status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
d. The City of Buckeye Police Department will develop and maintain the Annex and 
accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and support agencies 
should develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which 
must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All such documents 
will be in compliance with the National Response Framework, The National 
Incident Management System, the Incident Command System, and the City of 
Buckeye EOP. 
e. The City of Buckeye Police Department shall be represented in the Annex most 
pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and scope of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, the City of Buckeye Police 
Department will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if 
necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, 
based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the City of Buckeye Police Department)

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Coordinating: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
2 Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
3 Develop plans for donation management 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
2 Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
3 Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
4 Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases, and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
5 Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
6 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
7 Coordinate the Donations Coordination Center with private relief organizations 
8 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
 
Primary: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
2 Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
3 Develop plans for donation management 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
2 Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
3 Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
4 Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases, and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
5 Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
6 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
7 Coordinate the Donations Coordination Center with private relief organizations 
8 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
 
Supporting: American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management

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1 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
2 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
3 
Develop plans for donation management 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
2 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
3 
Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
4 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
5 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
6 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
7 
Coordinate the Donations Coordination Center with private relief organizations 
8 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases, and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
2 Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Community Services 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
 
Supporting: Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
2 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
3 
Develop plans for donation management 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
2 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
3 
Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
4 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
5 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
6 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
7 
Coordinate the Donations Coordination Center with private relief organizations 
8 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers

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Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
2 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
3 
Develop plans for donation management 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
2 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
3 
Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
4 
Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases, and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
5 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
6 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
7 
Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
8 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
9 
Coordinate the Donations Coordination Center with private relief organizations 
10 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
2 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
3 
Develop plans for donation management 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
2 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
3 
Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
4 
Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases, and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
5 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
6 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
7 
Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
8 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
9 
Coordinate the Donations Coordination Center with private relief organizations

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10 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
2 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
3 
Develop plans for donation management 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
2 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
3 
Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
4 
Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases, and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
5 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
6 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
7 
Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
8 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
9 
Coordinate the Donations Coordination Center with private relief organizations 
10 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
2 
Develop a plan for managing volunteers during an emergency event 
3 
Develop plans for donation management 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
2 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
3 
Coordinate with other local and state Volunteer Coordination Teams 
4 
Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases, and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
5 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
6 
Coordinate operation of the Volunteer Reception Center 
7 
Coordinate the development of public service announcements, press releases and other 
media-related support related to volunteer and/or donation management 
8 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers

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9 
Coordinate the Donations Coordination Center with private relief organizations 
10 Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Volunteer and Donations 
Management 
1 
Monitor feedback from incoming volunteers 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency and department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
Support Agencies: 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOPs), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate and/or direct the use 
of required assets.

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4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework, and the National Incident 
Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control system 
adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which functions as the 
official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, recovery, and mitigation 
organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System structure, the Planning, Logistics, 
Finance/Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in carrying out 
the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the  staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
d. The  will develop and maintain the Annex and accompanying Appendices, 
Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines that govern response actions 
related to emergencies. Primary and support agencies should develop and 
maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must be compatible 
with and in support of the overall EOP. All such documents will be in compliance 
with the National Response Framework (NRF), The National Incident

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Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and the City 
of Buckeye EOP. 
e. The  shall be represented in the Annex most pertinent to the support of disaster 
intelligence collection and scope of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, the will implement procedures to 
notify all planning team members and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and 
physical resources likely to be needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the ) 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct pre-incident safety briefings and training activities to encourage a culture of 
safety 
2 Ensure all personnel have personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to their job 
function, and ensure proper fit, function, and use 
3 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health

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1 Ensure personnel have personnel protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to their 
assigned emergency function, and ensure proper fit, functionality, and use 
2 Conduct continuous ongoing evaluation of emergency workers and volunteers to ensure 
health and safety concerns are addressed immediately 
3 Conduct worker safety briefings at the start of each operational period 
4 Conduct after-action reviews (Hot Washes) at the end of each operational period to 
discuss safety and health-related issues that developed during the period 
5 
Detect and correct unsafe working conditions and practices. Problems of employee safety 
beyond the immediate supervisor’s control shall be reported immediately to the next 
person in the chain of command. 
6 Cease operation of defective and hazardous equipment immediately.  Obtain necessary 
repairs, service, or replacement. 
7 
Assure that all accidents are investigated promptly and reported to risk management. 
Analyze all accidents to determine cause(s) and develop or review rules, procedures, and 
methods to prevent recurrence. 
8 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct after action reviews with city personnel and document strategies and processes 
that worked well, in addition to lessons learned during the incident 
2 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Mitigation Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct continuous ongoing evaluation of emergency workers and volunteers to ensure 
health and safety concerns are addressed immediately 
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct pre-incident safety briefings and training activities to encourage a culture of 
safety 
2 Ensure all personnel have personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to their job 
function, and ensure proper fit, function, and use 
3 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Ensure personnel have personnel protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to their 
assigned emergency function, and ensure proper fit, functionality, and use 
2 Conduct continuous ongoing evaluation of emergency workers and volunteers to ensure 
health and safety concerns are addressed immediately 
3 Conduct worker safety briefings at the start of each operational period

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4 Conduct after-action reviews (Hot Washes) at the end of each operational period to 
discuss safety and health-related issues that developed during the period 
5 
Detect and correct unsafe working conditions and practices. Problems of employee safety 
beyond the immediate supervisor’s control shall be reported immediately to the next 
person in the chain of command. 
6 Cease operation of defective and hazardous equipment immediately.  Obtain necessary 
repairs, service, or replacement. 
7 
Assure that all accidents are investigated promptly and reported to risk management. 
Analyze all accidents to determine cause(s) and develop or review rules, procedures, and 
methods to prevent recurrence. 
8 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct after action reviews with city personnel and document strategies and processes 
that worked well, in addition to lessons learned during the incident 
2 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Mitigation Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct continuous ongoing evaluation of emergency workers and volunteers to ensure 
health and safety concerns are addressed immediately 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct pre-incident safety briefings and training activities to encourage a culture of 
safety 
2 Ensure all personnel have personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to their job 
function, and ensure proper fit, function, and use 
3 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Ensure personnel have personnel protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to their 
assigned emergency function, and ensure proper fit, functionality, and use 
2 Conduct continuous ongoing evaluation of emergency workers and volunteers to ensure 
health and safety concerns are addressed immediately 
3 Conduct worker safety briefings at the start of each operational period 
4 Conduct after-action reviews (Hot Washes) at the end of each operational period to 
discuss safety and health-related issues that developed during the period 
5 
Detect and correct unsafe working conditions and practices. Problems of employee safety 
beyond the immediate supervisor’s control shall be reported immediately to the next 
person in the chain of command.

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6 Cease operation of defective and hazardous equipment immediately.  Obtain necessary 
repairs, service, or replacement. 
7 
Assure that all accidents are investigated promptly and reported to risk management. 
Analyze all accidents to determine cause(s) and develop or review rules, procedures, and 
methods to prevent recurrence. 
8 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct after action reviews with city personnel and document strategies and processes 
that worked well, in addition to lessons learned during the incident 
2 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Mitigation Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct pre-incident safety briefings and training activities to encourage a culture of 
safety 
2 Ensure all personnel have personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to their job 
function, and ensure proper fit, function, and use 
3 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Ensure personnel have personnel protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to their 
assigned emergency function, and ensure proper fit, functionality, and use 
2 Conduct continuous ongoing evaluation of emergency workers and volunteers to ensure 
health and safety concerns are addressed immediately 
3 Conduct worker safety briefings at the start of each operational period 
4 Conduct after-action reviews (Hot Washes) at the end of each operational period to 
discuss safety and health-related issues that developed during the period 
5 
Detect and correct unsafe working conditions and practices. Problems of employee safety 
beyond the immediate supervisor’s control shall be reported immediately to the next 
person in the chain of command. 
6 Cease operation of defective and hazardous equipment immediately.  Obtain necessary 
repairs, service, or replacement. 
7 
Assure that all accidents are investigated promptly and reported to risk management. 
Analyze all accidents to determine cause(s) and develop or review rules, procedures, and 
methods to prevent recurrence. 
8 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Conduct after action reviews with city personnel and document strategies and processes 
that worked well, in addition to lessons learned during the incident

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2 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Mitigation Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
Protection Actions for Annex B - Support: Worker Safety and Health 
1 Keep informed on safety subjects through readings, training courses, and discussions with 
other supervisors and safety representatives 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality Emergencies 
Coordinating Agency: 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Primary Agency: 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Support Agencies: 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Air Quality 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOP), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness.

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3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
1. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the Arizona Department of 
Environmental Quality staff to provide support. 
2. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
3. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements.

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4. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality will develop and maintain the 
Annex and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and 
support agencies should develop and maintain their own similar documents for 
internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework 
(NRF), The National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident 
Command System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
5. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality shall be represented in the 
Annex most pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and scope 
of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, Arizona Department of 
Environmental Quality will implement procedures to notify all planning team members 
and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be 
needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) 
Coordinating: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

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Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
4 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
5 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
6 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
Primary: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
4 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
5 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
6 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Air Quality 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
4 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc.

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Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
2 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
4 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
5 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
6 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
4 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
5 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
6 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day

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2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
4 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
5 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
6 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
2 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
4 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
5 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
6 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
2 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
3 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
4 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
5 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
6 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services

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Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Determine which employees, if any, should remain at home the following day  
2 Notify Department Directors about the Air Quality Emergency  
3 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
4 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
5 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Monitor carbon monoxide and particulate levels in the county and issue high air pollution 
advisories as necessary  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Air Quality 
Emergencies 
1 Maintain a listing of department personnel who are subject to the provisions of the 
Governor’s order  
2 Notify local officials about the Air Quality Emergency  
3 Recommend actions to reduce the number of outside meetings, such as telephone 
conference, etc. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal agencies become involved with any assistance during a disaster or emergency, a 
Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the governor's 
office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security. To 
understand this process more, it is described within FEMA Publication P-682 National 
Response Framework and FEMA Publication P-683. To obtain further information on the

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Federal assistance process and how it is structured you can find both of these publications in 
the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
Coordinating Agency: 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Primary Agency: 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona National Guard 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
United States Department of Homeland Security 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOP), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation.

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2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
1. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the Arizona Department of 
Public Safety staff to provide support. 
2. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief.

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3. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
4. The Arizona Department of Public Safety will develop and maintain the Annex 
and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines 
that govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and support 
agencies should develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal 
use, which must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All such 
documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework (NRF), 
The National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command 
System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
5. The Arizona Department of Public Safety shall be represented in the Annex most 
pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and scope of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, Arizona Department of Public 
Safety will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if necessary, 
mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, based on the 
emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order.

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(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the Arizona Department of Public Safety) 
Coordinating: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Identify and maintain a list of critical facilities that may be vulnerable to civil disturbances  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Establish an on-scene Incident Command post and assume primary responsibility for on-
scene management of the emergency  
2 Provide security of critical facilities as the situation warrants  
3 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
4 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
5 Establish holding areas for processing of violators  
6 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
7 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
8 Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
2 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
Primary: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Identify and maintain a list of critical facilities that may be vulnerable to civil disturbances  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Establish an on-scene Incident Command post and assume primary responsibility for on-
scene management of the emergency  
2 Provide security of critical facilities as the situation warrants  
3 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
4 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
5 Establish holding areas for processing of violators  
6 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
7 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
8 Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
2 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Identify and maintain a list of critical facilities that may be vulnerable to civil disturbances  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Establish an on-scene Incident Command post and assume primary responsibility for on-
scene management of the emergency  
2 Provide security of critical facilities as the situation warrants  
3 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
4 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
5 Establish holding areas for processing of violators

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6 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
7 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
8 Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
2 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 
Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Identify and maintain a list of critical facilities that may be vulnerable to civil disturbances  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Establish an on-scene Incident Command post and assume primary responsibility for on-
scene management of the emergency  
2 Provide security of critical facilities as the situation warrants  
3 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
4 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
5 Establish holding areas for processing of violators  
6 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
7 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
8 Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
2 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Identify and maintain a list of critical facilities that may be vulnerable to civil disturbances  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Establish an on-scene Incident Command post and assume primary responsibility for on-
scene management of the emergency  
2 Provide security of critical facilities as the situation warrants  
3 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
4 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
5 Establish holding areas for processing of violators  
6 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
7 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
8 Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
2 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works

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Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 
Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
2 
Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Identify and maintain a list of critical facilities that may be vulnerable to civil disturbances  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Establish an on-scene Incident Command post and assume primary responsibility for on-
scene management of the emergency  
2 Provide security of critical facilities as the situation warrants  
3 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
4 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
5 Establish holding areas for processing of violators  
6 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
7 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
8 Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
2 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Identify and maintain a list of critical facilities that may be vulnerable to civil disturbances  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Establish an on-scene Incident Command post and assume primary responsibility for on-
scene management of the emergency  
2 Provide security of critical facilities as the situation warrants  
3 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
4 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
5 Establish holding areas for processing of violators  
6 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
7 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
2 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Identify and maintain a list of critical facilities that may be vulnerable to civil disturbances  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Establish an on-scene Incident Command post and assume primary responsibility for on-
scene management of the emergency  
2 Provide security of critical facilities as the situation warrants  
3 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
4 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate

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5 Establish holding areas for processing of violators  
6 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
7 Provide and set up barricades for crowd control  
8 Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Civil Disturbances 
1 Begin traffic control procedures as appropriate  
2 Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situations  
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
Coordinating Agency: 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Primary Agency: 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 
Arizona Department of Health 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Union Pacific Railroad 
United States Department of Agriculture 
United States Department of Transportation 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOP), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General

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1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City

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1. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the Arizona Department of 
Public Safety staff to provide support. 
2. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
3. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
4. The Arizona Department of Public Safety will develop and maintain the Annex 
and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines 
that govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and support 
agencies should develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal 
use, which must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All such 
documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework (NRF), 
The National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command 
System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
5. The Arizona Department of Public Safety shall be represented in the Annex most 
pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and scope of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, Arizona Department of Public 
Safety will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if necessary, 
mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, based on the 
emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service.

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III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the Arizona Department of Public Safety) 
Coordinating: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
 
Primary: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
1 Ensure roadways and bridges have appropriate signage in accordance with municipal, 
county, state, and federal regulations  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
3 Identify procedures and train staff on mass casualty events to include early notification to 
local hospital systems  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Establish Incident Command at scene of incident  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
1 Ensure roadways and bridges have appropriate signage in accordance with municipal, 
county, state, and federal regulations  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents

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1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
1 Ensure roadways and bridges have appropriate signage in accordance with municipal, 
county, state, and federal regulations  
 
Supporting: Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
3 Identify procedures and train staff on mass casualty events to include early notification to 
local hospital systems  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Establish Incident Command at scene of incident  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
1 Ensure roadways and bridges have appropriate signage in accordance with municipal, 
county, state, and federal regulations  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
3 Identify procedures and train staff on mass casualty events to include early notification to 
local hospital systems  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Establish Incident Command at scene of incident  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
1 Ensure roadways and bridges have appropriate signage in accordance with municipal, 
county, state, and federal regulations  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
1 Ensure roadways and bridges have appropriate signage in accordance with municipal, 
county, state, and federal regulations

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Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
 
Supporting: United States Department of Transportation 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
1 Ensure roadways and bridges have appropriate signage in accordance with municipal, 
county, state, and federal regulations  
 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Identify roadways that are prone to accidents  
2 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
3 Identify procedures and train staff on mass casualty events to include early notification to 
local hospital systems  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Establish Incident Command at scene of incident  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier Accidents 
1 Ensure roadways and bridges have appropriate signage in accordance with municipal, 
county, state, and federal regulations  
 
City of Buckeye Development Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Common Carrier 
Accidents 
1 Ensure communication systems and contacts with representatives from local airports  
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement.

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C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
Coordinating Agency: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Primary Agency: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Support Agencies: 
American Red Cross 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
Arizona National Guard 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
National Weather Service 
Salvation Army 
United States Army Corps of Engineers 
United States Department of Transportation 
Valley Metro/RPTA 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOP), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye.

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II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center.

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C. Organization  
1. City  
1. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs staff to provide support. 
2. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
3. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
4. The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs will develop and 
maintain the Annex and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard 
Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. 
Primary and support agencies should develop and maintain their own similar 
documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the 
overall EOP. All such documents will be in compliance with the National 
Response Framework (NRF), The National Incident Management System 
(NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
5. The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs shall be represented 
in the Annex most pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and 
scope of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs will implement procedures to notify all planning team 
members and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources 
likely to be needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions

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1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs) 
Coordinating: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Train Volunteer Staff on shelter operations and potential hazards associated with 
earthquakes  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 
Contact and obtain pertinent information from: 
 
Arizona Earthquake Information Center At Northern Arizona University 
 
University of Arizona Department of Geosciences 
 
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), Unit 1 Control Room 
2 Implement traffic control measures at the direction of EOC. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal  
 
Primary: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Train Volunteer Staff on shelter operations and potential hazards associated with 
earthquakes  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 
Contact and obtain pertinent information from: 
 
Arizona Earthquake Information Center At Northern Arizona University 
 
University of Arizona Department of Geosciences 
 
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), Unit 1 Control Room 
2 Implement traffic control measures at the direction of EOC.

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Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal  
 
Supporting: American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Train Volunteer Staff on shelter operations and potential hazards associated with 
earthquakes  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Implement traffic control measures at the direction of EOC. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Train Volunteer Staff on shelter operations and potential hazards associated with 
earthquakes  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 
Contact and obtain pertinent information from: 
 
Arizona Earthquake Information Center At Northern Arizona University 
 
University of Arizona Department of Geosciences 
 
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), Unit 1 Control Room 
2 Implement traffic control measures at the direction of EOC. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Implement traffic control measures at the direction of EOC. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal

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Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal  
 
Supporting: Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Train Volunteer Staff on shelter operations and potential hazards associated with 
earthquakes  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 
Contact and obtain pertinent information from: 
 
Arizona Earthquake Information Center At Northern Arizona University 
 
University of Arizona Department of Geosciences 
 
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), Unit 1 Control Room 
2 Implement traffic control measures at the direction of EOC. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Train Volunteer Staff on shelter operations and potential hazards associated with 
earthquakes  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 
Contact and obtain pertinent information from: 
 
Arizona Earthquake Information Center At Northern Arizona University 
 
University of Arizona Department of Geosciences 
 
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), Unit 1 Control Room 
2 Implement traffic control measures at the direction of EOC. 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Implement traffic control measures at the direction of EOC.

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Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
2 Deploy heavy machinery to affected locations to assist in debris removal  
 
Supporting: Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Train Volunteer Staff on shelter operations and potential hazards associated with 
earthquakes  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Earthquake 
1 Conduct Damage Assessment and report results to City of Buckeye Emergency 
Management  
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat Emergencies 
Coordinating Agency: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Primary Agency: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Support Agencies: 
American Red Cross 
Arizona Department of Health 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
National Weather Service 
Salvation Army 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOP), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement,

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deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
1. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs staff to provide support.

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2. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
3. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
4. The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs will develop and 
maintain the Annex and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard 
Operating Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. 
Primary and support agencies should develop and maintain their own similar 
documents for internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the 
overall EOP. All such documents will be in compliance with the National 
Response Framework (NRF), The National Incident Management System 
(NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
5. The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs shall be represented 
in the Annex most pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and 
scope of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs will implement procedures to notify all planning team 
members and, if necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources 
likely to be needed, based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service.

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III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs) 
Coordinating: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Primary: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what

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portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
2 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
3 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks

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associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
2 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Communications 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Community Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what

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portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat

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stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling

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is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
 
Supporting: Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
2 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
3 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies 
1 Assist the Fire Department in the development of press releases and educational 
materials related to excessive heat emergencies.  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Excessive Heat 
Emergencies

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1 Notify all city departments that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning has been issued and 
that the provisions of this Annex are to be implemented.  
2 
When required, assist in the coordination of volunteers for staffing shelters and hydration 
stations, distribution of informational flyers to the affected whole community, and other 
related activities.  
3 
Upon issuance of an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning, issue press releases giving 
guidance about how to deal with the heat wave emergency. These press releases will be 
coordinated with similar press releases the municipalities throughout the county and will 
emphasize outreach to the whole community. The press releases should emphasize what 
portion of the whole community is at-risk the most, how to recognize and prevent heat 
stroke, the importance of getting at least two to four hours a day of cooling, where cooling 
is available, the need to look out for your neighbors, heat-related risks to pets, risks 
associated with certain medications during extreme heat conditions, and where to call for 
assistance. 
4 When an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is issued, alert the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Manager. 
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
Coordinating Agency: 
Arizona Department of Health 
Primary Agency: 
Arizona Department of Health 
Support Agencies: 
American Red Cross 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona National Guard 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Community Services 
City of Buckeye Finance 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
City of Buckeye Water Resources 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Governor of Arizona 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Maricopa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Salvation Army 
United States Department of Homeland Security 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOP), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye.

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II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center.

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C. Organization  
1. City  
1. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the Arizona Department of 
Health staff to provide support. 
2. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
3. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
4. The Arizona Department of Health will develop and maintain the Annex and 
accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating Guidelines that 
govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and support agencies 
should develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which 
must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All such documents 
will be in compliance with the National Response Framework (NRF), The 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System 
(ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
5. The Arizona Department of Health shall be represented in the Annex most 
pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and scope of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, Arizona Department of Health will 
implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if necessary, mobilize 
all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, based on the 
emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable

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Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the Arizona Department of Health) 
Coordinating: Arizona Department of Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Consider activation of  Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Business Continuity Plan 
in response to a pandemic incident. 
2 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
3 
Monitor health and influenza intelligence and forecasts, and prepare informational 
materials for city departments, divisions, and employees in prevention and preparedness 
for pandemic incident  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Assist Maricopa County's Department of Public Health in establishing and operating point 
of distribution (POD) sites  
2 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites  
3 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
4 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
5 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
6 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Resume normal staffing and routine office functions  
2 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Primary: Arizona Department of Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Consider activation of  Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Business Continuity Plan 
in response to a pandemic incident. 
2 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
3 
Monitor health and influenza intelligence and forecasts, and prepare informational 
materials for city departments, divisions, and employees in prevention and preparedness 
for pandemic incident  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic

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1 Assist Maricopa County's Department of Public Health in establishing and operating point 
of distribution (POD) sites  
2 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites  
3 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
4 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
5 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
6 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Resume normal staffing and routine office functions  
2 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Supporting: American Red Cross 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Consider activation of  Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Business Continuity Plan 
in response to a pandemic incident. 
2 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
3 
Monitor health and influenza intelligence and forecasts, and prepare informational 
materials for city departments, divisions, and employees in prevention and preparedness 
for pandemic incident  
4 
Determine which functions of the department are critical, and conduct adequate cross-
training of employees in these functions to ensure that critical tasks can be accomplished 
when a large percentage of the workforce is unavailable. 
 
Identify supplies and services essential to continued operations and, when necessary, 
identify backup means of ensuring them. 
 
Encourage department employees and their families to develop a family emergency plan 
and emergency kit capable of sustaining them for a minimum of 72 hours without outside 
assistance. The Department of Homeland Security’s preparedness web site 
www.ready.gov is a good source of information for the plan and kit. 
 
Consider the procurement of supplies to prevent the spread of disease in the workplace – 
surgical masks, hand sanitizer bottles, etc. 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Assist Maricopa County's Department of Public Health in establishing and operating point 
of distribution (POD) sites  
2 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites  
3 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
4 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals

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5 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
6 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Resume normal staffing and routine office functions  
2 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
2 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
3 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
4 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Community Services 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Consider activation of  Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Business Continuity Plan 
in response to a pandemic incident. 
2 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
3 
Monitor health and influenza intelligence and forecasts, and prepare informational 
materials for city departments, divisions, and employees in prevention and preparedness 
for pandemic incident  
4 
Determine which functions of the department are critical, and conduct adequate cross-
training of employees in these functions to ensure that critical tasks can be accomplished 
when a large percentage of the workforce is unavailable. 
 
Identify supplies and services essential to continued operations and, when necessary, 
identify backup means of ensuring them. 
 
Encourage department employees and their families to develop a family emergency plan 
and emergency kit capable of sustaining them for a minimum of 72 hours without outside 
assistance. The Department of Homeland Security’s preparedness web site 
www.ready.gov is a good source of information for the plan and kit. 
 
Consider the procurement of supplies to prevent the spread of disease in the workplace – 
surgical masks, hand sanitizer bottles, etc. 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Assist Maricopa County's Department of Public Health in establishing and operating point 
of distribution (POD) sites  
2 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites

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3 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
4 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
5 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
6 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Resume normal staffing and routine office functions  
2 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites  
2 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
3 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
4 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
5 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Supporting: Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Consider activation of  Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Business Continuity Plan 
in response to a pandemic incident. 
2 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
3 
Monitor health and influenza intelligence and forecasts, and prepare informational 
materials for city departments, divisions, and employees in prevention and preparedness 
for pandemic incident  
4 
Determine which functions of the department are critical, and conduct adequate cross-
training of employees in these functions to ensure that critical tasks can be accomplished 
when a large percentage of the workforce is unavailable.

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Identify supplies and services essential to continued operations and, when necessary, 
identify backup means of ensuring them. 
 
Encourage department employees and their families to develop a family emergency plan 
and emergency kit capable of sustaining them for a minimum of 72 hours without outside 
assistance. The Department of Homeland Security’s preparedness web site 
www.ready.gov is a good source of information for the plan and kit. 
 
Consider the procurement of supplies to prevent the spread of disease in the workplace – 
surgical masks, hand sanitizer bottles, etc. 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites  
2 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
3 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
4 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
5 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Resume normal staffing and routine office functions  
2 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Consider activation of  Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Business Continuity Plan 
in response to a pandemic incident. 
2 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
3 
Monitor health and influenza intelligence and forecasts, and prepare informational 
materials for city departments, divisions, and employees in prevention and preparedness 
for pandemic incident  
4 
Determine which functions of the department are critical, and conduct adequate cross-
training of employees in these functions to ensure that critical tasks can be accomplished 
when a large percentage of the workforce is unavailable. 
 
Identify supplies and services essential to continued operations and, when necessary, 
identify backup means of ensuring them. 
 
Encourage department employees and their families to develop a family emergency plan 
and emergency kit capable of sustaining them for a minimum of 72 hours without outside 
assistance. The Department of Homeland Security’s preparedness web site 
www.ready.gov is a good source of information for the plan and kit. 
 
Consider the procurement of supplies to prevent the spread of disease in the workplace – 
surgical masks, hand sanitizer bottles, etc. 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Assist Maricopa County's Department of Public Health in establishing and operating point 
of distribution (POD) sites  
2 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites

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3 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
4 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
5 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
6 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Resume normal staffing and routine office functions  
2 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Consider activation of  Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Business Continuity Plan 
in response to a pandemic incident. 
2 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees  
3 
Monitor health and influenza intelligence and forecasts, and prepare informational 
materials for city departments, divisions, and employees in prevention and preparedness 
for pandemic incident  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Assist Maricopa County's Department of Public Health in establishing and operating point 
of distribution (POD) sites  
2 Provide and set up barricades for points of distribution (POD) sites  
3 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
4 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
5 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
6 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Resume normal staffing and routine office functions  
2 Reinstitute those operations suspended during the emergency  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Provide and set up barricades for isolation and quarantine areas as determined by public 
health authorities  
2 Provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals  
3 Provide security and traffic control for points of distribution (POD) sites  
4 Establish and enforce isolation and quarantine areas in conjunction with the City of 
Buckeye Department of Public Health  
 
Supporting: Salvation Army 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Pandemic 
1 Develop a Close Point of Distribution (POD) plan for activation and operation of Closed 
PODs for City of Buckeye employees

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IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and Floods 
Coordinating Agency: 
Flood Control District of Maricopa County 
Primary Agency: 
Flood Control District of Maricopa County 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Arizona Department of Transportation 
City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
City of Buckeye Communications 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
City of Buckeye Water Resources 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
National Weather Service 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOP), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System

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(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
emergency or situation. 
2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City

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1. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the Flood Control District of 
Maricopa County staff to provide support. 
2. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
with the Infrastructure Services Branch Chief. 
3. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
4. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County will develop and maintain the 
Annex and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and 
support agencies should develop and maintain their own similar documents for 
internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework 
(NRF), The National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident 
Command System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
5. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County shall be represented in the Annex 
most pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and scope of 
response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, Flood Control District of Maricopa 
County will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if necessary, 
mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, based on the 
emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires

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significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order. 
(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County) 
Coordinating: Flood Control District of Maricopa County 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Relay to the (NWS) reports of observed weather conditions in involved areas, to include 
storm activity, flash floods, and known casualty/damage reports 
2 Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
 
Primary: Flood Control District of Maricopa County 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Relay to the (NWS) reports of observed weather conditions in involved areas, to include 
storm activity, flash floods, and known casualty/damage reports 
2 Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Receive and disseminate severe weather information 
2 Alert affected members of the whole community of the potentially hazardous conditions, 
and provide safety guidance and information. 
3 Activate and check emergency communications systems 
4 
Receive and review the emergency action plans, flood response plans, and any other 
emergency plan and any updates. Disseminate emergency plans, as necessary, to 
stakeholders. 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
2 Recommend the establishment and location of Incident Command Posts by field forces 
3 Dispatch observers to areas of potential involvement when practicable 
4 Relay to the (NWS) reports of observed weather conditions in involved areas, to include 
storm activity, flash floods, and known casualty/damage reports 
5 Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
6 Deny entry to the affected area until it is determined to be safe 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Conduct damage assessment upon request and report damage information to the EOC

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2 Submit After-Action Reports 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Activate and check emergency communications systems 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
2 
Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Transportation 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye City Manager's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Receive and review the emergency action plans, flood response plans, and any other 
emergency plan and any updates. Disseminate emergency plans, as necessary, to 
stakeholders. 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Receive and disseminate severe weather information 
2 Alert affected members of the whole community of the potentially hazardous conditions, 
and provide safety guidance and information. 
3 Activate and check emergency communications systems 
4 
Receive and review the emergency action plans, flood response plans, and any other 
emergency plan and any updates. Disseminate emergency plans, as necessary, to 
stakeholders. 
5 Activate Storm Spotters as needed 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
2 Recommend the establishment and location of Incident Command Posts by field forces 
3 Dispatch observers to areas of potential involvement when practicable 
4 Relay to the (NWS) reports of observed weather conditions in involved areas, to include 
storm activity, flash floods, and known casualty/damage reports 
5 Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
6 Deny entry to the affected area until it is determined to be safe 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Conduct damage assessment upon request and report damage information to the EOC 
2 Submit After-Action Reports

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Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Activate and check emergency communications systems 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
2 
Deny entry to the affected area until it is determined to be safe 
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Public Works 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
2 Relay to the (NWS) reports of observed weather conditions in involved areas, to include 
storm activity, flash floods, and known casualty/damage reports 
3 Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
4 Deny entry to the affected area until it is determined to be safe 
 
Supporting: Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Receive and disseminate severe weather information 
2 Alert affected members of the whole community of the potentially hazardous conditions, 
and provide safety guidance and information. 
3 Activate and check emergency communications systems 
4 
Receive and review the emergency action plans, flood response plans, and any other 
emergency plan and any updates. Disseminate emergency plans, as necessary, to 
stakeholders. 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
2 Recommend the establishment and location of Incident Command Posts by field forces 
3 Dispatch observers to areas of potential involvement when practicable 
4 Relay to the (NWS) reports of observed weather conditions in involved areas, to include 
storm activity, flash floods, and known casualty/damage reports 
5 Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
6 Deny entry to the affected area until it is determined to be safe 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Conduct damage assessment upon request and report damage information to the EOC 
2 Submit After-Action Reports 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Receive and disseminate severe weather information

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2 Alert affected members of the whole community of the potentially hazardous conditions, 
and provide safety guidance and information. 
3 Activate and check emergency communications systems 
4 
Receive and review the emergency action plans, flood response plans, and any other 
emergency plan and any updates. Disseminate emergency plans, as necessary, to 
stakeholders. 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
2 Recommend the establishment and location of Incident Command Posts by field forces 
3 Dispatch observers to areas of potential involvement when practicable 
4 Relay to the (NWS) reports of observed weather conditions in involved areas, to include 
storm activity, flash floods, and known casualty/damage reports 
5 Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
6 Deny entry to the affected area until it is determined to be safe 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 Conduct damage assessment upon request and report damage information to the EOC 
2 Submit After-Action Reports 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Transportation 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Activate and check emergency communications systems 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Initiate evacuation measures where appropriate 
2 
Continue rescue and evacuation efforts 
 
Supporting: National Weather Service 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Receive and disseminate severe weather information 
2 
Activate Storm Spotters as needed 
 
City of Buckeye Municipal Airport 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Severe Storms and 
Floods 
1 
Receive and review the emergency action plans, flood response plans, and any other 
emergency plan and any updates. Disseminate emergency plans, as necessary, to 
stakeholders.

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IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency/department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
Coordinating Agency: 
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center 
Primary Agency: 
Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center 
Support Agencies: 
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 
City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
City of Buckeye Police Department 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
United States Department of Homeland Security 
I. Purpose and Scope 
A. Purpose  
1. The purpose of this Annex is to provide resources of member agencies to support 
emergency response needs in the City of Buckeye. 
B. Scope  
1. This Annex addresses both emergency assistance and the maintenance and mitigation 
efforts for responses specific to this Annex. Specifically, it discusses: 
  
2. Encompassed in this Annex is information on standard operating procedures (SOP), 
movement of responders, victims and supplies associated with response and recover 
efforts following a major disaster, egress and ingress information. Also included is 
information on major services by coordinating agencies critical to the welfare of the 
citizens of the City of Buckeye. 
II. Concept of Operations 
 
A. General  
1. This Annex is consistent with the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center's 
methodology, the requirements of the National Response Framework (NRF), the 
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System 
(ICS). This structure and system supports incident assessment, planning, procurement, 
deployment, and coordination and support operations to the City of Buckeye through the 
City of Buckeye Emergency Policy Group, Area Operations and Regional Incident 
Management Teams (IMT) to provide a timely and appropriate response to an 
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2. Procedures, protocols and plans for disaster response activities are to govern staff 
operations at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center and in the field. These 
are in the form of the base plan and corresponding Appendices, ESF's, Support 
Annexes, Threat Annexes, and Standard Operating Guidelines, which describe 
capabilities. Periodic training and exercises are also conducted to enhance 
effectiveness. 
3. In a large event requiring local or State mutual aid assistance, Annex will work with its 
support agency counterparts to seek and procure, plan, coordinate or direct the use of 
required assets. 
4. Throughout the response and recovery periods, these agencies will evaluate and 
analyze information requests to move people, materials, equipment and other resources 
as necessary. 
B. Direction and Control  
1. This Annex complies with the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS guides the direction and control 
system adopted by the City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department, which 
functions as the official disaster prevention, protection, response, preparedness, 
recovery, and mitigation organization within the City of Buckeye. 
2. It may operate at two levels: 1.) City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center; and 2.) 
Field operations. 
3. During emergency activations, all management decisions regarding transportation for 
the City of Buckeye are made at the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center by 
the coordinator. Under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure, the Planning, 
Logistics, Finance and Administration, and Operations Section and associated staff at 
the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center assist the incident commander in 
carrying out the overall mission. 
4. In accordance with a mission assignment, each primary and/or support organization 
assisting in the deployment of this Annex will retain administrative control over its own 
resources and personnel, but will be under the operational control of this Annex. Mission 
operational control may be delegated to the field by the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center. 
C. Organization  
1. City  
a. During an activation of the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center, 
primary and support agency staff are integrated with the Arizona Counter 
Terrorism Information Center staff to provide support. 
b. During an emergency or disaster event, the City of Buckeye Emergency 
Operations Center, Operations Section Chief will coordinate resource support 
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c. During the response phase, the City of Buckeye Emergency Operations Center 
will evaluate and analyze information regarding transportation services requests. 
This Annex will develop and update assessments of the transportation services 
status in the impacted area and undertake contingency planning to meet 
anticipated transportation requirements. 
d. The Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center will develop and maintain the 
Annex and accompanying Appendices, Annexes and Standard Operating 
Guidelines that govern response actions related to emergencies. Primary and 
support agencies should develop and maintain their own similar documents for 
internal use, which must be compatible with and in support of the overall EOP. All 
such documents will be in compliance with the National Response Framework 
(NRF), The National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident 
Command System (ICS), and the City of Buckeye EOP. 
e. The Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center shall be represented in the 
Annex most pertinent to the support of disaster intelligence collection and scope 
of response. 
D. Alerts and Notifications  
1. The City Warning Point (Buckeye Police Downtown Substation / Dispatch), will notify the 
on-call Emergency Duty Officer or the Coordinator when the City of Buckeye has been 
threatened or impacted by an emergency or disaster event as provided in the City 
Warning Point procedure. 
2. This Annex will be activated or placed on standby upon notification by the City of 
Buckeye Emergency Operations Center. The representatives or designees of the 
coordinating agency will manage the emergency activities. If additional support is 
required, the coordinating and primary agencies may jointly manage activities. 
3. Upon instructions to activate or place staff on standby, Arizona Counter Terrorism 
Information Center will implement procedures to notify all planning team members and, if 
necessary, mobilize all personnel, facilities and physical resources likely to be needed, 
based on the emergency circumstance. 
E. Actions  
1. Actions carried out are grouped into phases of emergency management: Preparedness, 
Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Actions specifically designated for Vulnerable 
Needs populations are listed separately in conjunction with the Annex actions. Each 
phase requires specific skills and knowledge to accomplish the tasks and requires 
significant cooperation and collaboration between all agencies and the intended 
recipients of service. 
III. Responsibilities 
The following list identifies the responsibilities designated to each of the Primary and Support 
Agencies for this Emergency Support Function. The Primary Agency and its responsibilities are 
listed first. The Supporting Agencies follow in alphabetical order.

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(NOTE: Each Support Agency should review its own responsibilities and revise in conjunction 
with the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center) 
Coordinating: Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Identify law enforcement liaison to the State Counter-Terrorism Information Center  
2 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Coordinate on-scene operations with state and federal CRBNE response agencies  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
Primary: Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Identify law enforcement liaison to the State Counter-Terrorism Information Center  
2 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Coordinate on-scene operations with state and federal CRBNE response agencies  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
2 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements

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Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
Supporting: Arizona Department of Public Safety 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Identify law enforcement liaison to the State Counter-Terrorism Information Center  
2 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
3 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Coordinate on-scene operations with state and federal CRBNE response agencies  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
2 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Coordinate on-scene operations with state and federal CRBNE response agencies  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
Supporting: City of Buckeye Police Department 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE

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1 Identify law enforcement liaison to the State Counter-Terrorism Information Center  
2 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
3 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Coordinate on-scene operations with state and federal CRBNE response agencies  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
Supporting: Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
2 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Coordinate on-scene operations with state and federal CRBNE response agencies  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
Supporting: Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
2 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable

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Supporting: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Identify law enforcement liaison to the State Counter-Terrorism Information Center  
2 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
3 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Coordinate on-scene operations with state and federal CRBNE response agencies  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
 
Supporting: United States Department of Homeland Security 
Response (During Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Coordinate on-scene operations with state and federal CRBNE response agencies  
 
Arizona Department of Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
2 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
City of Buckeye Public Works 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
2 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE

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1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services 
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 
Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
 
Maricopa County Department of Public Health 
Preparedness (Pre-Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and 
CBRNE 
1 Train personnel on response procedures for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, 
and explosives incidents  
2 Check communications and review personnel recall rosters for accuracy  
Recovery (Post Event) Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Decontaminate areas that have been exposed to CBRNE elements  
Mitigation Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Identify vulnerable soft target opportunities and develop law enforcement action items to 
mitigate the threat  
Protection Actions for Annex C - Specific Incidents: Terrorism and CBRNE 
1 Receive and disseminate terrorism threats received by state and federal law enforcement 
to appropriate entities when applicable  
 
IV. Financial Management 
A. This Annex is responsible for coordinating with the City of Buckeye Finance to manage 
expenses relevant to an event. 
 
B. During a response, each agency and department fund disaster operations from their current 
operating budget and are responsible for recording and tracking agency expenditures. If a 
federally declared disaster exists, each agency is responsible for seeking reimbursement in 
accordance to the formula established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
via the FEMA-State Agreement. 
 
C. Expenditures by support entities will be documented by those entities and submitted directly 
to the City of Buckeye Finance or a designated Finance Service officer as soon as possible. 
V. References and Authorities 
If Federal Coordinating agencies become involved in any assistance during a disaster or 
emergency a Presidential declared disaster is generally required which will be requested by the 
governor's office through the Cabinet Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland 
Security. To understand this process more it is described within the FEMA publication P-682 
National Response Framework. To obtain further information on the Federal assistance you can 
find further information in the FEMA publication P-683 Overview and Support Annexes. Both of 
these publications can be located in the File Archive portion of this living plan.

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