The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship

Integrating Recreation and Parks into traditional emergency management response

Integrating emergency management best practices into recreation and parks event planning

Review programs, equipment and training

ESF #

Emergency Support Function

Primary Agency

1 Transportation Office of Transportation

2 Technology and Communications Department of Technology and Communications

3 Public Works and Engineering Department of Public Works

4 Fire and Rescue Services Department of Fire and Rescue Services

5 Information and Planning Office of Emergency Management

6 Mass Care and Sheltering Department of Citizen Services

7 Resource Support and Logistics Department of County Administration

8 Public Health and Medical Services Howard County Health Department

9 Search and Rescue Department of Fire and Rescue Services

10 Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Department of Fire and Rescue Services

11 Agricultural, Historical, and Natural Resources

Office of Emergency Management, Department of Planning and Zoning, Howard County Economic

Development Authority

12 Energy and Utilities Department of Public Works

13 Law Enforcement and Security Department of Police

14 Volunteers and Donations Management

Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of Citizen Services

15

Damage Assessment Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits

Transportation

Responsible for the movement of people, pets and things.

Road Clearance Task Force

Work in coordination with the Police Department to open roads blocked by storm debris

Shelters in Recreation & Parks Facilities

Acts as Facility Managers when Citizen Services is using their buildings as Shelters.

Volunteer Management

During Disasters Coordinating volunteer

response and management with experienced volunteer organizations active in disasters.

Deployment to Garrett County after Hurricane Sandy

Operated as part of a large Search and Rescue Task Force to cut paths through the snow and downed trees to small mountain communities

Pre-Event Planning The creation of an

Incident Action Plan is crucial to multi-agency coordination and communication. It proves most vital during emergencies.

Incident Command System

Integrated Communication

Allows everyone to communicate during an emergency

Common Operating Picture

Gives everyone the same view of the event.

Emergency Response Plans

Roles and responsibilities change during an emergency.

After Action Review/Improvement Planning

We are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the pass unless gaps in plans are addressed and real changes are made.

ICS Training Everyone takes ICS

classes that are appropriate for either their regular position or the job they hold during events or disasters.

Exercises

Test the equipment, process and personnel.

Dual Use Equipment Consider emergency

uses when purchasing equipment.

Investment in Training

Building the future agency leaders through emergency management training.

Strengthening relationships through Inter Agency Cooperation

Friendships

A friend will always help you.