MCEOP PROMULGATION STATEMENT.PDF

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