Resolution 5456 - Adopts Comprehesive Emergency Management PlanWHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Services for Flathead County, Montana has revised the
disaster and emergency management basic plan for Flathead County, including
that area encompassing the City of Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, the basic plan, once adopted by all jurisdictions, will be supplemented by the
addition of appendices for specific risk plans; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City staff and City Council have reviewed the Flathead County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan — Basic Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council has determined that it is in the public's best interest to
adopt the Flathead County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan — Basic
Plan as attached.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the Flathead County, Montana Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan — Basic Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby accepted and
adopted as a document providing comprehensive emergency management
planning for Kalispell and all of Flathead County.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2010.
Tammi fisher
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
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Table of Contents
PURPOSE............................................................................................................................................................... 1
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY.................................................................................................................................... 1
PLANNING VISION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES.........................................................................................................2
SITUATION............................................................................................................................................................. 3
ASSUMPTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 10
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS................................................................................................................................... 12
CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT/OPERATIONS..................................................................................................... 14
LINEOF SUCCESSION........................................................................................................................................................................
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PRESERVATIONOF RECORDS..............................................................................................................................................................
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NOTIFICATION.....................................................................................................................................................
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INTERNAL......................................................................................................................................................................................
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EXTERNAL......................................................................................................................................................................................
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INCIDENTCOMMAND..........................................................................................................................................
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INCIDENTTYPES..............................................................................................................................................................................
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EOCACTIVATION............................................................................................................................................................................
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ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES...................................................................................
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MAYOR AND CHAIR, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.......................................................................................................................
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CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.............................................................................................................................
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CITY/ COUNTY MANAGERS...............................................................................................................................................................
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DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES....................................................................................................................................................
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LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE..........................................................................................................................................
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CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLANNING (COOP) COMMITTEE..................................................................................................................
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NORTHWEST MONTANA INCIDENT MANAGEMENTTEAM.........................................................................................................................
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PUBLICINFORMATION OFFICER...........................................................................................................................................................
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CITY/COUNTY ATTORNEYS.................................................................................................................................................................
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CLERKOF COURT CITYJUDGES.........................................................................................................................................................
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CLERK AND RECORDER CITY CLERKS...................................................................................................................................................
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FINANCEDEPARTMENT.....................................................................................................................................................................
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EAGLETRANSIT...............................................................................................................................................................................
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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER..............................................................................................................................................
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FIREDEPARTMENTS.........................................................................................................................................................................
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GIs..............................................................................................................................................................................................
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES — FLATHEAD COUNTY OFFICE......................................................................................................................
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT.......................................................................................................................................................
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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY..............................................................................................................................................................
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LAWENFORCEMENT........................................................................................................................................................................
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MSUEXTENSIONSERVICE.................................................................................................................................................................
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OFFICEOF EMERGENCY SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................30
PARKS, RECREATION AND WEEDS........................................................................................................................................................
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PLANNINGAND ZONING....................................................................................................................................................................
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT............................................................................................................................................................
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Health..............................................................................................................................................................................
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Sanitarian........................................................................................................................................................................
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AnimalControl................................................................................................................................................................
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PUBLICWORKS (CITIES)....................................................................................................................................................................
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CITYWATER DEPARTMENTS..............................................................................................................................................................
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CITYSEWER DEPARTMENTS...............................................................................................................................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE — FLATHEAD COUNTY OFFICE.........................................................................................................................
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ROAD/BRIDGE................................................................................................................................................................................
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AMERICANRED CROSS.....................................................................................................................................................................
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EMS(PRIVATE COMPANIES).............................................................................................................................................................
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CENTURYTEL/BRESNAN/CELLULAR......................................................................................................................................................
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FLATHEADELECTRIC.........................................................................................................................................................................43
NORTHWESTERNENERGY..................................................................................................................................................................44
HOSPITALS.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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NURSING HOMES / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES / GROUP HOMES..............................................................................................................
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS / PRIVATE SCHOOLS / FLATHEAD COMMUNITY COLLEGE....................................................................................................
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SALVATIONARMY............................................................................................................................................................................
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VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTERS (VOAD) ....................................................................................................................
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WATERDISTRICTS...........................................................................................................................................................................47
SOLIDWASTE.................................................................................................................................................................................48
AMATEURRADIO............................................................................................................................................................................
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CIVILAIR PATROL............................................................................................................................................................................
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STATEAGENCIES.............................................................................................................................................................................48
GOVERNOR....................................................................................................................................................................................
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MONTANA DIVISION OF DISASTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ...................................................................................................................48
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION(DNRC) ........................................................................................................49
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDT)..........................................................................................................................................49
MONTANAHIGHWAY PATROL............................................................................................................................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE..........................................................................................................................................................
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DEPARTMENTOF LIVESTOCK..............................................................................................................................................................
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MONTANANATIONAL GUARD............................................................................................................................................................
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FEDERALAGENCIES..........................................................................................................................................................................
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PRESIDENT.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY...................................................................................................................................................
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FEMAADMINISTRATOR...................................................................................................................................................................
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FEMAREGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR.....................................................................................................................................................52
ATTORNEYGENERAL........................................................................................................................................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELANDSECURITY................................................................................................................................................
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FORESTSERVICE..............................................................................................................................................................................
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NATIONALWEATHER SERVICE............................................................................................................................................................
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OTHER FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES......................................................................................................................................
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.JOINT FIELD OFFICE..........................................................................................................................................................................
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PHASES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................53
PREPAREDNESS...............................................................................................................................................................................
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RESPONSE......................................................................................................................................................................................
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RECOVERY.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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MITIGATION...................................................................................................................................................................................
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EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS...............................................................................................................................
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LOCALDECLARATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................
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STATEDECLARATIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................
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FEDERALDECLARATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................
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OTHER FEDERAL DECLARATIONS..........................................................................................................................59
DECLARATION PROCESS.......................................................................................................................................60
ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS.......................................................................................................................63
REPORTS.......................................................................................................................................................................................
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RECORDKEEPING& ACCOUNTING........................................................................................................................................................
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PRE -DELEGATION AND EXTRAORDINARY POWERS..............................................................................................67
PRE -DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.........................................................................................................................................................
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EXTRAORDINARYPOWERS.................................................................................................................................................................
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AUTHORITY....................................................................................................................................................................................
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Extraordinary Power 1
— Evacuation...............................................................................................................................
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Extraordinary Power 2
— Closure of Roads and Streets...................................................................................................
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Extraordinary Power 3
— Restricting Area Access............................................................................................................
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Extraordinary Power 4
— Closure of Public Places / Buildings..........................................................................................
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AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................72
LEGALAUTHORITIES.........................................................................................................................................................................
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Federal............................................................................................................................................................................
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Stateof Montana............................................................................................................................................................
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County.............................................................................................................................................................................
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City..................................................................................................................................................................................
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REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................................................................
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APPENDIX A CRITICAL FACILITIES.........................................................................................................................76
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BASIC PLAN
PURPOSE
The Basic Plan to the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) has been developed to address the
overall organizational and planning aspects of emergency management for Flathead County, the
City of Columbia Falls, the City of Kalispell and the City of Whitefish.
More specifically, this plan will:
1. Provide a tool that will assist in reducing the loss of life and property of Flathead County
residents due to natural or man-made disasters.
2. Guide strategic organizational behavior before, during, and following a significant
emergency.
3. Establish the legal and organizational basis for emergency operations in Flathead County in
responding to natural or man-made disasters or emergencies of significant impact.
4. Assign emergency roles and responsibilities to city and county departments and agencies as
well as partner organizations and agencies.
S. Establish the planning mechanisms for managing emergency operations within the county
by mobilizing resources available from the county departments and agencies, partner
organizations and agencies, as well as from the state and federal government.
6. Provide an outline to expedite recovery from disasters and emergencies by providing
planning for the rapid and orderly restoration of critical infrastructure and essential
services.
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
This plan:
1. Provides the concept of operations and organizational roles and responsibilities for
incidents within the incorporated cities and the county resulting in a local emergency or
disaster.
2. Applies to all city and county departments and agencies and partner organizations and
agencies that have identified roles and responsibilities within the plan.
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3. Provides a hazard analysis and risk assessment that identifies the types of hazards that are
likely to cause an emergency situation within the county.
4. Applies to all of the risks identified in the hazard analysis and risk assessment section.
S. Establishes authority for direction and control of emergency operations.
6. Is countywide in scope and includes coordination and support to the cities of Columbia
Falls, Kalispell, and Whitefish.
7. Is supplemented by function specific operations plans and procedures.
8. Provides a general description of Flathead County including geography, demographics, and
infrastructure.
9. Defines and assigns emergency roles and responsibilities to organizations and key positions
for conducting emergency operations in the county.
10. Describes the concept of operations and legal authority for emergency operations within
the county.
PLANNING VISION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
The core vision for the cities and county is to protect and enrich the quality of life for the residents,
visitors, and diverse communities of Flathead County. The county strives to have a comprehensive
emergency management program incorporating prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and
mitigation that is essential for the county to achieve its management vision. The goal is to develop
and implement a program that meets or exceeds all the standards and target capabilities
established by the National Preparedness Goal and that is in full compliance with all federal and
state guidelines and standards thereby ensuring that operations are conducted within the national
response system envisioned by the National Response Framework. The Flathead County
Comprehensive Emergency Management plan provides clear guidelines, definitions, and
operational concepts for the effective mobilization of resources in responding to and recovering
from all disasters and emergencies, regardless of cause. The county strives to maintain an accurate
plan by reviewing and updating as needed on an annual basis. This plan is current as of the last
date signed by jurisdictions on the signature page.
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SITUATION
Geographic Area - Flathead County is the third largest county in
Montana encompassing approximately 3,361,230 acres or 5,252
square miles. Of these 3,361,230 acres that make up Flathead
County, approximately 2,772,910 acres (82.5%) are managed by
federal, state or tribal interests. The remaining approximately
587,431 acres are managed by private landowners. Flathead
County contains portions of four National Forests and two ,
Wilderness Areas. The Flathead National Forest, including X
portions of the Great Bear and Bob Marshall Wilderness Areas, i
comprises approximately 1,875,545 acres that contribute nearly * i
55% of the total county acreage. The Kootenai, Lewis & Clark and
Lolo National Forests comprise another approximately 115,390 acres. 19% of the total land mass
of Flathead County, or approximately 635,214 acres, belongs to Glacier National Park. The Lost
Trail National Wildlife Refuge (7,88 acres), Swan River National Wildlife Refuge (1,568 acres) and
the Flathead, Batavia, McGregor Meadows, Smith Lake and Blasdel Waterfowl Production Areas
(5,189 acres) combine to provide an additional 14,642 acres of land in Flathead County. The State
of Montana manages a substantial acreage within Flathead County. Lands managed by the DNRC
Trust Lands management System account for approximately 129,670 acres of Flathead County.
Fish, Wildlife and Parks manages another approximately 3,208 acres. The Flathead Indian
Reservation contributes approximately 29,864 acres to Flathead County. Of this total, 24, 315 acres
of this total are owned by the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes, approximately 3,024 acres are
non -tribal owned private fee lands and an additional 2,520 acres are state owned lands. Bodies of
water comprise nearly 3% of the land mass (158 square miles). Altitude varies from 2,792 feet on
the Valley Floor to upwards of 10,000 feet at the peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The 30 miles of
northern boundary joins the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Kalispell is the county seat of Flathead County and trade center of Northwest Montana. It is located
at the junction of US 2 and US 93.
Hazard Analysis - A hazard analysis was conducted by Flathead County in conjunction with
development of a Pre -Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2003. This analysis, which was reviewed
and updated in 2009, is the basis on which this Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan was
developed. See Section 3 of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for the Hazard and
Vulnerability Analysis. The hazard analysis will be reviewed and updated by the Office of
Emergency Services and an appropriate advisory committee annually.
This Emergency Management Plan is an all hazard plan designed in response to the hazards
identified within the County.
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Avalanche
Mass Casualty Accidents - Air, Rail, Terrorism
Highway, Disease
Wildfire
Dam Failure Civil Disturbance
Floods
Hazardous Material Release/Spill
Severe Weather
Subsidence (Old Mine Workings)
Landslide
Power Failure
Earthquake
Radiological Release
Volcanic eruption
Insect infestation
Biological Hazards
Infectious Disease
Animal/Ag Disease
Blight and Drought
As the hazard analysis demonstrates, there is great potential for hazardous situations to develop in
Flathead County. While the Emergency Management Plan cannot identify all hazards that may
occur, if a jurisdiction is adequately prepared for the major hazards expected, the response
capabilities and coordination effort should, with modification of existing procedures or techniques,
apply to the specifics of any given situation. This plan has been developed to address those
expected hazards by utilizing an effective system of organization for the responsible agencies
within the cities and county.
Interjurisdictional Relationships - The governing body of Flathead County is the County
Commission which consists of three (3) elected commissioners. The Commissioners are elected to
staggered six (6) year terms. The governing body of Columbia Falls consists of a Mayor elected for
a four year term, six (6) City Council members elected for staggered four (4) year terms and an
appointed City Manager. The Kalispell governing body consists of a Mayor, City Manager and eight
(8) City Council members elected for staggered four (4) year terms. The Whitefish governing body
consists of a Mayor elected for a four year term, six (6) City Council members elected for staggered
four (4) year terms and an appointed City Manager. The governing body for that portion of the
Confederated Salish-Kootenai Indian Nation located in Flathead County is the Tribal Council which
consists of ten (10) members elected for staggered four (4) year terms.
Incorporated Cities - There currently is no interlocal agreement between the incorporated cities
and the County providing for emergency management services. However, County and city planning
and response activities are coordinated to some extent.
Special Service Districts - These districts provide services such as fire protection and
water delivery systems that are not available from county government. They are governed by an
elected Board of Directors and have policies separate from city and county government.
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They often overlap city and county boundary lines, thus, these districts serve as primary
responders to emergencies within their service districts, and they are responsible for coordination
of policy, plan development, and operations activity through designated representatives.
Business and Industry - OES will perform coordination efforts with business and industry.
This will include providing assistance, as appropriate, in action taken by industry to meet State
regulations in emergency preparedness, and businesses that provide essential services such as
utility companies. Schools, hospitals, nursing/care homes and other institutional facilities are
required by federal, state or local regulations to have disaster plans.
Voluntary Service Organizations - These organizations will provide certain services in
emergency situations. The County will generally work with these organizations through previously
established agreements. In the preparedness time frame, essential training programs will be
coordinated by the sponsoring agencies, of such organizations as American Red Cross, Salvation
Army, church groups, amateur radio clubs, etc.
Public - The public shall be provided available educational/instructional materials and
presentations on subjects regarding safety practices and survival tactics for the first 72 hours of a
disaster.
Requests for additional resources not covered under mutual aid for emergency operations shall be
directed to Marion County Emergency Management, including any requests for state or federal
assistance or a state declaration of emergency.
Vulnerable Critical Facilities - Vulnerable critical facilities include Kalispell Regional Medical
Center, North Valley Hospital, City/County Offices and Shops, water wells, water and sewer
treatment plants, Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell Municipal Airport, and 21 Fire
Stations located throughout Flathead County, 9 repeater sites and several dams. Private critical
facilities include electrical substations and communications facilities located throughout the
County, a pipeline, fiber optic cables, and the railroad, See Appendix A for a list of Critical Facilities.
Schools - There are 34 public schools encompassing 23 districts (19 public elementary and 4 public
high schools) in Flathead County. There are 10 private elementary schools and 4 private high
schools. Total public, private and home school enrollment (K-12) as of October, 2009, was 14, 711.
Total public, private, and home school kindergarten enrollment as of October, 2009, was 1,101.
Total public private, and home school grades 1 - 8 enrollment as of October, 2009, was 9.095. The
total public, private and home high school enrollment as of October, 2009 was 4.515. According to
the 2006-2008 American Community Survey 3-year Estimates, nursery and pre-school enrollment
was 1,012. College or graduate school enrollment was 2,465
Assisted Living/Nursing Home/Retirement & Life Care Communities & Homes - There are
approximately 15 facilities located throughout the County. Facilities range from skilled nursing
facilities, to facilities providing a range of services allowing residents varying levels of independent
living to facilities providing apartment style living for seniors.
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Hospitals - Two major hospitals serve Flathead County. Located near the intersection of US 93 and
MT 40 on the south edge of Whitefish, North Valley Hospital provides community education,
obstetrics clinics, laboratory, radiology, CT, MRI, same day and inpatient surgery,
medical/surgical/pediatric department, and a special care unit in the north end of the valley. The
North Valley Hospital Emergency Department is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. North
Valley Hospital has a staff of 102 physicians and state-of-the-art technology. Kalispell Regional
Medical Center (KRMC), recognized as the Regional Referral Center for Northwest Montana,
provides A.L.E.R.T. Air Ambulance, Brendan House skilled nursing facility, cancer treatment center,
24-hour physician coverage in the emergency room, an infant and maternity unit, Pathways mental
health and chemical dependency treatment center, and Home Options, providing Private Care,
Home Health, and Hospice services as well as laboratory, radiology, CT, MRI, same day and
inpatient surgery, medical/surgical/pediatric department.
Response Agencies - Traditional municipal and county response agencies within Flathead County
include three municipal police, fire and public works departments, one regional hazmat team,
nineteen rural fire departments, the sheriff's office, sheriff's posse, three search and rescue
organizations, 8 EMS units, 5 QRU units, county road & bridge, and the city/county health
department. Although not a response agency, the county Office of Emergency Services is also listed
in this section. State and federal response agencies include the Montana Highway Patrol, Montana
Department of Transportation, DNRC, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, Montana Department of
Livestock, U.S. Forest Service, Glacier National Park, FBI, Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs,
US Fish and Wildlife as well a Tribal police, fire, and EMS.
Population - The total population of Flathead County, according to the 2000 Census, is 74,471.
Since 2000, the US Census estimates a population increase from 74,471 to 86,473 in 2008.
Approximately 61% of the population resides outside of the incorporated cities. The population of
Columbia Falls in 2000 was 3,674 with an estimate of 5,116 by 2007. The population of Kalispell in
2000 was 14,999 with an estimate of 20,298 by 2007. The population of Whitefish in 2000 was
5,126 with an estimate of 8,083 by 2007. Nearly 16% of the county's population living outside the
cities of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish live in Census Designated Places (CDP). There are
currently seven (7) CDPs in the county including Big Fork (1421), Coram (337), Evergreen (6,215),
Hungry Horse (934), Lakeside (1,679), Martin City (331) and Somers (556).
In 2008, Flathead County is estimated to have 37,749 total housing units. Of that number 31,062
are occupied. 1.6% percent of households (485) did not have telephone service, 181 or .6% lacked
complete plumbing facilities, 217, or .7% lack complete kitchen facilities and 3.8 percent of
households (1,186) did not have access to a car, truck or van for private use. Demand is strong in
the county for second home ownership, seasonal, recreational, occasional use and vacation housing.
In 2000, 3,570 housing units were occupied seasonally, for recreational use or occasional use.
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13% of the population lived in poverty during 2007. 21% of related children under 17 were below
the poverty level compared with 11 % of people 65 years and older. 9% of families and 35% of
families with a female householder and no husband present had incomes below the poverty level.
According to the 2007 Census estimates, approximately 98% of the population (82,033 persons)
was White. Of the remaining 2%, 641 are Black/African American, 1,049 are American
Indian/Alaska Native, 192 are Asians and 861 are Hispanic/Latino. No Native Hawaiian or Other
Pacific Islanders were reported. During this same period, approximately 6% of the population
(5,302 children) was under age S. 20% (17,299) were between the ages of 5 and 19, 61% (53,403)
between the ages of 20 and 54, and 13% (10,910) were 65 and over.
In terms of the top 5 languages spoken at home, 67,605 speak English only. 720 individuals speak
Spanish, 380 speak German, 300 speak French and 140 speak Russian.
In 2007, non -institutionalized individuals with disabilities were reported as follows:
Up to 5 Years 13% or 10,650 children 5 to 15 Years 4% or 537 children
16 to 64 Years 10% or 5,673 people 65 and older 43% or 4,440 people
Of the total number of those reporting disabilities, approximately 2,700 had sensory disabilities,
5,000 had physical, 3,000 had mental and 1,300 were self -care.
Economy - Flathead County is a continually growing, complex industrial center with logging and
wood products as traditional economic leaders with metal refining, government, tourism, other
manufacturing and agriculture production following. Logging, mining and commodities production
have decreased over time while a diverse economy that is particularly strong in a variety of retail
trade and service industries has increased. The majority of businesses in the County are small
businesses indicating entrepreneurship is significant in this area. The attractiveness of the
Flathead Valley and the high quality of life it offers is an enticement to high-tech and value added
businesses, which tend to produce high value goods with low environmental impact. While the
construction industry and retail trade ranked one and two respectively in the number of
businesses, top employers in the area include Century Tel, Flathead Electric, Glacier Bank, Kalispell
Regional Medical Center, Wal-Mart, Smith's Food & Drug, Semi Tool, Rocky Mountain Contractors,
Schellinger Construction, Whitefish Mountain and Flathead County.
In 2002, approximately 40% of the private land, or 234,861 acres, are being farmed. Major crops
include wheat, barley, alfalfa, hay, and livestock pasture. Specialty crops such as seed potatoes,
mint, law sod, canola, mustard, raspberries, grapes and vegetable crops are also very important
products. 1,075 individual farms with the majority (78%) being under 179 acres in size. Over half
the farms in Flathead County had annual sales of less than $2,500.00 indicating that a large portion
of the farms in Flathead County are small hobby farms and not the primary source of income. There
were approximately 98 farms over 500 acres in size and approximately 155 with annual sales of
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over $50,000. These farms are more likely to be the primary occupation of the landowner and also
represent a substantial portion of the acreage in Flathead County.
Transportation -
Highways - Two primary highways serve Flathead County. US Highway 93 travels north
and south from Canada and the Rooseville Port of Entry to the south county line on the west shore
of Flathead Lake. US Highway 2 travels east and west on the south boundary of Glacier National
Park and exits on the west county line at the Thompson River Road. The Montana Highway system
includes MT 40, an east -west connecting highway joins US 93 and US 2 just south of Whitefish and
MT 206 from Columbia Heights south to its junction with MT 35. MT 35 enters the south county
boundary at the junction of MT 209 near Bigfork which constitutes the south county line. Montana
82 joins US 93 and MT 35 at the terminus of its east -west course.
Construction on US 2 South is the next major segment identified for construction of the Kalispell
Bypass. This project plans to construct the interim two-lane Bypass between US 93 (south of Four
Corners) to US 2, near Appleway Drive. The Interim project will build two -lanes of the future four -
lane road. At -grade access at the future Siderius Commons, Airport and Foys Lake Roads will be
provided through roundabouts. The project will relocate Corporate and Appleway Drives on US 2 to
improve traffic flow. Construction may start in December, 2009. The US 2 North segment is
entering the final design stage and continuing right-of-way acquisition. This interim project will
continue the two-lane bypass from the signal with US 2 to US93 at W. Reserve Drive. As part of this
project, Two Mile and Three Mile Drives will be reconstructed to cross above the Bypass on two
new bridges. Reserve Drive will be widened to the east, between US 93 and the Stillwater River
Bridge west of US 93; Reserve Drive will no longer connect to US 93.
Railroads - Burlington Northern Santa Fe operates in Flathead County. It enters the county
adjacent to US 2 on the east and generally follows the Middle Fork of the Flathead River to
Columbia Falls. At this juncture, it swings north to the switching yard at Whitefish where the only
regular passenger depot is located. The line then swings north along US 93 to its exit of the county,
one mile south of Stryker. The line then swings south again in Lincoln County entering the Flathead
Tunnel which is 7 miles in length with fans at the north (east) portal providing the only ventilation.
Utilizing BNSF track, Amtrak provides passenger service through the County with stops in Essex,
East Glacier Park, West Glacier and Whitefish. The Mission Mountain Line runs between Columbia
Falls and Kalispell along Highway 2, moving agricultural products, plywood and LPG.
Airports - There are two airports in Flathead County. Glacier Park International Airport on
US 2 is more or less central in the triangle formed by the 3 incorporated cities. Its 8,000 foot
asphalt runway will handle all air traffic, even the heaviest aircraft. The altitude is 2,792 feet.
Commercial airline service is available Delta/SkyWest, Horizon Air (Alaska Airlines Connection),
United/SkyWest and Allegiant Air. Runway lights are operations from dusk to dawn. Full
maintenance and repair services are available. A crash rescue service is available during airline
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operations. Kalispell City Airport is located at the south city limits. Its fixed base operators cater to
private aviation and helicopter traffic. They provide fuel, full repair and maintenance service.
Altitude of this field is 2,935 feet. The runway is 3,600 feet of asphalt. The landing field is lighted.
In addition there are 20 landing strips and 11 heliports within the County. All of the heliports are
privately owned with seven being paved and six unpaved. There are nine unpaved private landing
strips and five unpaved public airstrips.
Public Transit - General public transit within the County is provided by Eagle Transit. All
vehicles are equipped with lifts and or ramps for handicap accessibility. In addition, Eagle Transit
provides special transportation for passengers with disabilities.
Dams - Of the 16 dams located in Flathead County, five are ranked as High Hazard Dams, one as a
Significant Hazard Dam with the remainder being Low Hazard Dams. All regulated dams are placed
into one of these three categories based on the threat to life and property downstream. A High
Hazard Dam failure may cause loss of life, serious damage to homes, industrial or commercial
buildings, important public utilities main highways or railroads. A Significant Hazard Dam failure
may cause significant damage to main roads, minor railroad or cause interruption of use or service
of relatively important public utilities. A Low Hazard Dam failure may cause damage to farm
buildings, excluding residences, agricultural land and county or minor roads. Emergency Action
Plans for all High and Significant Hazard Dams are located if the Office of Emergency Services. See
Section 2, Hazard Specific Annexes, Dam Failure/Floods for a list of dams.
Lakes - Flathead Lake is the largest lake in the western part of the contiguous United States and the
largest lake in the State of Montana. The lake is one of the cleanest of its size and type in the world.
While the Great Salt Lake is larger than Flathead Lake, the former is %Ntm- !
a natural salt lake or inland sea while Flathead Lake is a true
freshwater lake. Located 7 miles south of Kalispell, it is
approximately 30 miles long, 16 miles wide, and covers
191.5 square. Two scenic highways parallel the lake: on the west
side, US 93, and on the east, Route 35, wind along the curving
shorelines.
Formed by the glacial damming of the Flathead River, the lake is
bordered on its eastern shore by the Mission Mountains and one
the west by the Salish Mountains. Kerr Dam, near Polson, regulates the lake's water level and
provides hydroelectric power and water for irrigation. The lake has an irregular shoreline and
several small islands, the largest of which is Wild Horse Island, a state park. The islands cover 5.5
square miles. Besides the Flathead River, the Swan River is the other lake's major tributary.
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Coordination with other Plans - To the extent practical, the Flathead County Emergency
Operations Plan has been prepared in coordination with the plans of other departments/agencies
within Flathead County as well as emergency plans at the state and federal level, including:
Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines
Public Health and Hospital Plan(s)
State of Montana Emergency Operations Plan
National Response Framework
Emergency Action Plans
Annual Operating Plan
ASSUMPTIONS
1. In the event of a significant disaster or emergency, the immediate response priority will be
protection of life, property, the environment and critical infrastructure.
2. Flathead County has the primary responsibility for coordination of emergency management
activities. The incorporated cities retain responsibility for administrative procedures and
considerations to declare an emergency or disaster, request aid from county, state and
federal sources, and fiscal matters.
3. Some emergencies or disasters will occur with enough warning that appropriate emergency
notification will be achieved to ensure some level of preparedness. Other situations will
occur with little or no advance warning.
4. Outside assistance may be available through mutual aid agreements with nearby
jurisdictions, the Montana Mutual Aid Alliance, the MT DES Emergency Operations Center,
the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), national Disaster Medical
Assistance Teams (DMAT), national Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams
(DMORT), Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). It is likely, however, that outside assistance will be available
only after 72 hours from the onset of the disaster. Flathead County and the Cities of
Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish must be prepared to respond to all disasters and
emergencies for a minimum of 72 hours, without assistance from outside the jurisdiction.
S. Flathead County residents, businesses, and industry will be expected to use their own
resources and be self-sufficient following a significant disaster for a minimum of 72 hours.
6. All response agencies will develop Standards Operating Procedures and/or Guidelines
related to emergency response.
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7. Flathead County businesses and industry will develop internal standard operating
procedures for emergency operations including a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) that
provides for a line of succession for senior management and a means of internal
communications.
8. City/county emergency response employees and other city/county employees may become
casualties and/or experience damage to their homes and property resulting in an inability
to report to work.
9. Widespread power and communications outages may require use of alternate methods of
providing public information and delivering essential services. Communications may be
problematic due to demands exceeding capacities.
10. Local response during events, incidents, emergencies or disasters is based on the
availability of local resources. If the response requirements go beyond the capability of
local government, assistance will be requested from the next higher level of government.
11. When responding to incidents, emergencies or disasters, local government resources will be
used first, mutual aid or resources next and private resources last.
12. Incidents, emergencies and disasters will require varying levels of response. The
development of plans identifying the response activities will be based on worst -case
scenario. It is anticipated that all responses will be conducted at the lowest possible
activation level to effectively and efficiently handle the situation using Incident/Unified
Command.
13. A NIMS-compliant Incident Management System has been adopted for the purpose of
appointing local government officials to be in charge of response and recovery operations
for specified emergencies and disasters. The County and incorporated cities have
instituted, practice and use the Incident Command System (ICS) in all emergency incidents
and exercises utilizing a joint or unified command as needed. The Northwest Montana
Incident Management Team, a county -wide, interdisciplinary Type III Overhead Team has
been developed to assist in the management of incidents within the county.
14. Different disciplines, jurisdictions, and agencies will, at times, have differing or conflicting
needs. The incident management system will be the tool to resolve these differences.
15. At times, government elected officials, department directors or administrators will not be
available to perform their duties. The lines of succession for elected officials will be
according to the guidelines outlined in the Montana Constitution and the MCA. County
department heads and administrators will identify the lines of succession for key positions
in their respective agency.
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16. All responding agencies have sufficient training in order that second and third level
supervisors will be able to function if their supervisors are not present.
17. All efforts will be made to coordinate with our sister agencies, local, state, federal, private,
volunteer, neighboring county or state entities to effectively manage the consequences of
any incident, emergency or disaster.
18. Army and Air National Guard assistance must be requested through Flathead County Office
of Emergency Services.
19. When the Flathead County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is activated, all or
parts of the plan may be implemented.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
If a major emergency or disaster situation occurs either within an incorporated city or in the rural
areas of Flathead County, an informed and coordinated response is mandated. Priorities for
response to all hazards will be the preservation of life, the protection of property, critical
infrastructure, and the environment and incident stabilization. Only trained personnel
accomplishing prearranged plans and procedures will be prepared to respond in an effective and
efficient manner.
1. Tasks and responsibilities are assigned under this plan for each organization.
2. Written Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines (SOGs/SOPS) to support the
performance of identified tasks and responsibilities are the responsibility of the specific
organization.
3. Management and control of personnel will remain with the specific organization.
4. Requests for assistance from/by jurisdictions included in this Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan must be made in accordance with existing mutual aid or other written
agreements.
S. Local government may request assistance from the next level of government after its
resources have been expended and/or are clearly inadequate to cope with the effects of the
disaster. All requests for assistance for state or federal governments should go through the
Disaster and Emergency Services Division in Helena. Procedures for this are located in the
Local Government Disaster Information Manual located in the Flathead County Office of
Emergency Services (OES). OES will process assistance requests and coordinate state
and/or federal assistance on behalf of the County. Requests for assistance from the
Regional Hazmat Team may be made directly to the Kalispell Regional Hazmat Team.
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6. A department, agency or organization must maintain detailed records (operational logs) of
actions taken and expenditures made. Each department shall identify agencies,
organizations and/or local citizens capable of providing support services which may be
needed during emergencies or disasters.
7. The Flathead County Sheriffs Office is responsible for law enforcement throughout the
rural areas of the county. The Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish Police Departments
are responsible for law enforcement within the city limits of their respective jurisdictions.
Law enforcement for tribal lands within the county is provided by Confederated Salish &
Kootenai. At the present time, there is no cross -deputization of county and tribal law
enforcement officers.
8. Flathead County has a coroner and eight (8) deputy coroner(s) on call 24 hours a day,
serving all jurisdictions within the County. Deaths involving criminal actions, on Tribal
lands, by Tribal members, are investigated by Tribal Law Enforcement. Deaths involving
criminal actions, on tribal lands, by non -Tribal members, are investigated by County law
enforcement.
9. The Montana Highway Patrol has (32) officers residing within the County, who have
primary responsibility for public roads including Forest Service. Upon request Patrol
officers may assist local law enforcement agencies.
10. The Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks has (15) wardens within the County.
Upon request Wardens may assist local law enforcement agencies.
11. There are twenty-one (21) fire districts in Flathead County. Each district has a designated
area for which it provides structure protection. DNRC provides wildfire protection in
designated areas as does the Forest Service. A Fire Service Area is responsible for ensuring
structure protection in areas of the County without a designated structure fire protection
agency.
12. There are 24 EMS ground units representing two (2) private providers and eight fire
department providers. In addition there are eleven (11) QRU agencies, only two of which
are not affiliated with a fire department.
13. State law provides for mutual aid in the absence of written mutual aid agreements.
Personnel, supplies and services may be utilized by a requesting agency, if the granting
agency extends such services. The decision whether or not to provide mutual aid rests
solely with the granting agency.
14. Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) will be activated as needed based on the magnitude of
the incident.
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CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT/OPERATIONS
Continuity of Government refers to the preservation of civilian government institutions and their
ability to function effectively under emergency conditions. It is fundamental to the survival of the
United States, the State of Montana, County of Flathead, and its jurisdictions that the institutions of
government survive and remain capable of carrying out their essential functions under all types of
emergencies. These situations may include catastrophic peace -time disasters, subversion, or
nuclear warfare. Continuity of government measures are designed to ensure that this capability is
developed and maintained. It is the responsibility of the chief executives in each jurisdiction of
Flathead County to implement continuity of government.
LINE OF SUCCESSION
1. Flathead County Board of Commissioners: In the event the Chairman is not available, the
Vice Chairman will act as the Chairman. In the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice
Chairman, the remaining member of the Board will act as the Chairman See 7-4-2109,
M.C.A. (County Commissioners)
2. Mayor: In the event the Mayor is not available, the Deputy Mayor or President/Chairman
of the City Council shall serve as acting Mayor followed by the members of the City Council
in order of their seniority. 7-4-4403, M.C.A.
3. Sheriff: In the event the Sheriff is not available, the Undersheriff shall serve as Acting
Sheriff. 7-32-2102, M.C.A.
4. Attorney: In the event the Attorney is not available refer to 7-4-2703, M.C.A.
S. The line of succession to each department head is according to the operating procedures
established by each department.
6. The line of succession of the Office of Emergency Services is Director, Deputy Director,
followed by duty officer.
The lines of succession for government officials and emergency support services, covered in MCA
10-3-405, MCA 7-4-2106 and 7-4-4112, are listed below:
County Commissioner MCA 7-4-2106(1-4), 10-3-603
County Sheriff 7-3-433(1-6), 7-32-2101, 7-32-2122
Mayor 7-4-4112, 10-3-605
City Court Judge 3-1-1503, 7-3-1342, 7-3-4254(2), 7-4-4462, 7-4-4102(1-3)
District Court Judge Constitution VII, 8, 3-1-1010, 3-1-1014, 10-2-227
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City Council Member 7-4-4112, 10-3-604
County Clerk and Recorder 7-3-434(1-6)
County Attorney 7-3-432(1-6)
PRESERVATION OF RECORDS
The preservation of government documents is the responsibility of the official in charge of the
specific office. Copies of County records for Flathead County are located at a designated offsite
storage facility. Back-up copies of essential records are also maintained at this off -site location.
Copies of City records for the City of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish are located at the
respective City Hall,
NOTIFICATION
INTERNAL
The Office of Emergency Services manages and staffs the emergency communications center
(County Warning Point) and maintains a 24/7 notification capability. The Emergency
Communications Center (ECC) is responsible for dispatching Flathead County Sheriff's office
personnel as well as all fire, EMS, QRU and OES personnel throughout the county. Responders are
alerted by pagers, phone or radio. The ECC will soon be using a state-of-the-art, computer -aided
dispatch system to rapidly respond to callers for police, fire and emergency medical services. OES
staff is responsible for making internal and external emergency notification to identified agencies
and organizations.
Each department and agency will pre -designate multiple points -of -contact (POC) for the purpose of
emergency notification to OES. The POC will ensure that the notification information for their
agency is current and resources are available to implement 24/7 operations. ESF 15 (External
Affairs) will provide assistance to all departments and agencies in communicating with their
employees/volunteer during an emergency situation. ESF 15 will use all appropriate
communication tools to ensure that information is conveyed to employees.
All departments and agencies will develop, test, and maintain internal notification procedures and
contact rosters as part of their COOP.
EXTERNAL
The Flathead County Office of Emergency Services maintains the capability to provide warnings and
emergency information to the public through multiple communications modes, including the
emergency alert system, via radio, television and the print media, an emergency information hotline
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that provides pre-recorded information to residents, a call center where volunteer call takers
provide pre -approved information, the Flathead County OES website, local government access
channels, and the emergency notification system (reverse 911 system).
As outlined in ESF 15, OES is the lead agency for providing approved Public Service Announcements
(PSAs) to county residents.
INCIDENT COMMAND
All incidents and preplanned events will be managed in accordance with ICS organizational
structures, doctrine and procedures as defined in NIMS. ICS implementation shall include the
following NIMS concepts and principles: common terminology, modular organization, management
by objectives, incident action planning, manageable span of control, pre -designated incident
facilities, comprehensive resource management, integration communications, transfer of command,
unity of command, unified command, personnel and resource accountability and information and
intelligence management. See the Direction and Control Annex.
INCIDENT TYPES
Incidents have been typed at the national level. While most incidents occurring in Flathead County
are Type 3, 4 or 5 incidents, the possibility exists that an incident or event of significant scope and
magnitude could occur. Incident types are described as follows:
Type 1 • This type of incident is the most complex, requiring national resources to safely
and effectively manage and operate.
• All Command and General Staff positions are activated.
• Operations personnel often exceed 500 per operational period and total
personnel will usually exceed 1,000.
• Branches need to be established.
• The agency administrator will have briefings, and ensure that the complexity
analysis and delegation of authority are updated.
• Use of resource advisors at the incident base is recommended.
• There is a high impact on the local jurisdiction, requiring additional staff for
office administrative and support functions.
• Examples include a major terrorist attack or a Hurricane Katrina level disaster.
Type 2 • This type of incident extends beyond the capabilities for local control and is
expected to go into multiple operational periods. A Type 2 incident may require
the response of resources out of area, including regional and/or national
resources, to effectively manage the operations, command, and general staffing.
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• Most or all of the Command and General Staff positions are filled.
• The agency administrator is responsible for the incident complexity analysis,
agency administrator briefings, and the written delegation of authority.
• A written IAP is required for each operational period and many of the functional
units are needed and staffed.
• Examples include a significant flood or earthquake.
Type 3 • When capabilities exceed initial attack, the appropriate ICS positions should be
added to match the complexity of the incident.
• Some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as
well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions.
• A Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) or incident command organization
manages initial action incidents with a significant number of resources, an
extended attack incident until containment/control is achieved, or an expanding
incident until transition to a Type 1 or 2 team.
• The incident may extend into multiple operational periods.
• A written IAP may be required for each operational period.
• Examples include a chemical leak or fire with evacuation; severe weather or
hostage standoff.
Type 4 • Command staff and general staff functions are activated only if needed.
• Several resources are required to mitigate the incident.
• The incident is usually limited to one operational period in the control phase.
• The agency administrator may have briefings, and ensure the complexity
analysis and delegations of authority are updated.
• No written Incident Action Plan (IAP) is required but a documented operational
briefing will be completed for all incoming resources.
• The role of the agency administrator includes operational plans including
objectives and priorities.
• Examples include a vehicle fire, an injured person or a traffic stop.
Type 5 • The incident can be handled with one or two single resources with up to six
personnel.
• Command and General Staff positions (other than the IC are not activated.
• No written Incident Action Plan (IAP) is required.
• The incident is contained within the first operational period and often within an
hour to a few hours after resources arrive on scene.
• Examples include a vehicle fire, an injured person, or a police traffic stop.
Type 4 and Type 5 incidents will be managed by an agency incident commander with jurisdictional
responsibility for the incident. At the request of local government, the Northwest Montana Incident
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Management Team may manage Type 3 events, emergency and disaster incidents. Type 1 and Type
2 incidents will be managed by the corresponding teams, at the request of local government.
EOC ACTIVATION
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is the designated facility from which response to a
disaster is coordinated and provides a location for all decision makers to confer and determine
appropriate responses during an emergency or disaster. The County EOC is located at 625
Timberwolf Parkway in Kalispell. The OES trailer will function as the secondary EOC as well as the
back-up Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). It is the responsibility of the Office of Emergency
Services (OES) to ensure the EOC is ready for use at all times. EOC readiness will be evaluated
through the exercise process.
Implementation of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and activation of the
EOC will occur simultaneously. The level of EOC and CEMP activation will be based upon the
severity and scope of the incident. The Emergency Support Functions, Functional and Hazard
Specific Annexes established by this plan may be selectively activated based upon initial or
anticipated requirements.
The following individuals are authorized to request activation of the EOC and CEMP:
• Incident Commander
• Chief Elected Officials: Board of County Commissioners and Mayors
• Director of Emergency Services
• Other agencies may request activation of the EOC by contacting the Director of Emergency
Services.
The Flathead County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is in effect at such time as:
• An emergency or disaster occurs or is imminent
• An emergency or disaster is declared by a City or County Commission
• An emergency or disaster is declared by the Governor
• A Presidential or federal agency declaration or designation is issued
The EOC may be activated at one of three levels depending upon the nature and scope of the
incident or potential incident. The EOC may also be activated for a significant planned event in
order to monitor events and provide for an effective response, if necessary. The Director or Deputy
Director of Emergency Services will designate the level of activation and will ensure appropriate
notifications are completed.
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Level 1
Full
Activation
bevel 2
Partial
Activation
Level 3
Monitoring
Levels of Activation
Catastrophic
Coordinate response of
event beyond
local, state and federal
the capability
agencies. Keep the public
of local
informed of actions being
government
taken, available
assistance, health issues
etc. Management level
personnel making
command decisions and
directing the incident
from the EOC. IC is likely
at the EOC. Continue
recovery.
r Emergency or
disaster within
the capability
of local
government, may
require
mutual aid i.e.,
minor flooding,
transportation
accidents, fires
Condition exists
which requires
close monitoring
i.e. tornado
or severe weather
watches or
warnings
Coordinate actions to
minimize loss of life and
property. EOC provides
coordination between
agencies/jurisdictions.
is on -scene
Provides increase
monitoring capability.
Activities will focus on
collecting, analyzing, and
disseminating information
and conducting
appropriate contingency
planning.
All lead and support
agencies identified in the
EOP
Utilities, Social Services
Organizations, Volunteer
Organizations,
Appropriate State and
Federal Agencies
Select emergency support
and functional annex lead
agencies and key support
agencies
Emergency Management,
Law Enforcement, Fire,
Hospitals, EMS, Public
Works, Public
Information,
Commissioners
Mayors
OES staff
Representatives from key
response agencies such
as fire and law
enforcement
1&2
3
4&5
When the Emergency Operations Center is opened, the Incident Commander shall designate a
representative to go to the EOC for coordination and direction. Such direction shall be limited by
applicable statutes, standing agreements with other agencies and specific authority delegated by
the governing body. Designated representatives (EOC Staff) with decision -making powers from
specified agencies will also report to the EOC following notification. Actual attendance in the EOC is
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dependent upon the type and scope of the disaster or emergency situation. When activated, EOC
Standard Operating Procedures shall be utilized. See the EOC SOGs for more detailed information.
Situation reports are used to define the nature of the disaster and current response activities. These
reports are required at specified points in the development of a disaster and shall be prepared
periodically and as conditions change. Damage reports shall be prepared in conjunction with
situation reports when losses have occurred. Reports establish a base of accurate information to
guide the application of resources in response and recovery activities and are also the basis for
providing the public with information, warning and instructions.
ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
MAYOR AND CHAIR, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
1. Serves as, or appoints, a chief spokesperson for the city/county during emergency events.
2. Confers with the City/County Manager and other department/agency heads as appropriate
on policy issues related to the response and recovery operations
3. Coordinates with other elected officials at the local, tribal, and state level including the
Congressional Delegation.
4. Performs duties assigned to other board members.
CITY COUNCIL / BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
1. Collectively, may establish policy and provide guidance to the City/County Manager and
department heads.
2. Collectively, review and ratify local declarations of emergency or disaster.
3. Collectively, hosts community meetings to ensure needs are being addressed.
4. Individually, communicates with the public and provides guidance on responding to an
emergency or disaster.
S. Individually, serve as an advocate for constituent recovery efforts.
6. Individually, maintain notification and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for respective
office and staff.
7. Collectively, Identifies by title or position, the individuals responsible for serving as Incident
Commanders, Public Information Officer etc.
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8. In coordination with OES, negotiate, coordinate and prepare mutual aid agreements,
memoranda of understanding (MOU) and memoranda of agreement (MOA).
CITY / COUNTY MANAGERS
1. Maintain organizational responsibility and ensure departments and agencies under their
supervision carry out identified roles and responsibilities assigned to them in the EOP.
2. Assist County Commission/Mayor/City Council with their responsibilities.
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. Development and coordination of emergency management plans for immediate use of all
facilities, equipment, staff, and other resources of the county for the purpose of minimizing
or preventing damage to persons and property and for restoring to usefulness government
services and public utilities necessary for public health, safety, and welfare.
2. Activation, staffing, and management of the EOC.
3. Liaison and coordination with state and federal authorities and other political subdivisions
as necessary to ensure effective disaster preparedness and response capabilities.
4. Coordination of the recruitment of volunteer personnel to provide assistance during
disasters and emergencies (see ESF 16).
S. Coordination of other public and private agencies engaged in emergency management
activities.
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
1. Develop and maintain an emergency response plan for emergencies involving hazardous
materials to minimize the impact on the community of possible hazardous material
releases.
2. Collect information related to hazardous materials within the county and ensure that
comprehensive site emergency plans are developed.
3. Provide information to the public regarding chemical and hazardous materials under the
Community Right to Know provision of SARA Title III.
4. Identify facilities and transportation routes for extremely hazardous substances.
S. Assist OES in assessing and making recommendations to improve the existing level of
prevention, preparedness and response capabilities.
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CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLANNING (COOP) COMMITTEE
1. Ensure that all county agency heads, COOP coordinators, and employees are educated on
the COOP planning process and are provided the necessary tools to develop and implement
COOP plans.
2. Provide guidance to agencies for use in developing viable COOP plans.
3. Review COOP plans prepared by agencies to determine completeness and identify gaps or
shortfalls and inter -functional dependencies.
4. Oversee and assess Flathead County COOP capabilities.
S. Facilitate coordination among the departments and agencies on issues related to COOP.
NORTHWEST MONTANA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
1. Participate in training to ensure team members are able to perform in designated capacity.
2. Participate in county exercises to ensure team integration during emergencies/disasters.
3. Identify necessary resources to ensure team viability.
4. Upon activation, assume management of emergency or disaster incident.
S. Acquire in a timely fashion all required emergency related supplies, services, manpower
and equipment.
6. Collect and record all damage assessment information.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
1. Serve as lead for ESF 15 (External Affairs) and support to ESF 4 (Firefighting), and ESF 5
(Emergency Management).
2. Coordinate the dissemination of approved emergency information to county employees, the
public, and news media.
3. Serve as the "single voice" of county government for the coordinated release of information
to the public and media during emergencies.
4. Manage the operation of the emergency information hotline/rumor control system/call
center.
S. Monitor radio and television to identify and reduce dissemination of incorrect or misleading
information.
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6. Establish and mage a Joint Information Center.
7. Develop and coordinate the distribution of protective action guidance to the public.
CITY/COUNTY ATTORNEYS
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering), ESF 5 (Emergency
Management), ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services), ESF 8 (Public Health and
Medical Services), ESF 12 (Energy and Infrastructure), ESF 14 (Long Term Community
Recovery and Mitigation), and ESF 15 (External Affairs).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Advise county officials concerning legal responsibilities, powers, and liabilities regarding
emergency operations and post -disaster and recovery assistance.
4. Assist chief elected officials with maintaining continuity of government.
S. Prepare, as appropriate, emergency ordinances (i.e., price gouging and curfews) and local
declarations.
6. Assist with the preparation of applications, legal interpretations, or opinions and
agreements/materials regarding recovery and/or reimbursement.
7. Assist in obtaining waivers and legal clearances needed to dispose of debris and materials
resulting from an emergency or disaster.
8. Assist with the implementation of isolation and quarantine orders and other court orders as
needed.
9. Scan situation information, guidelines, directives, and Action Plans for potential legal
exposures including, but not limited to liability, compliance with existing contracts and
statutory compliance.
10. Ensure there is no specific act of malfeasance, non-feasance, or misfeasance.
11. Conduct review of mandates under law and regulation that must be completed even under
crisis conditions.
12. Assist the PIO, as requested, regarding news releases that may need legal impact
considerations.
13. Attend media briefings to observe commitments or comments that may have legal impacts
on operations.
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14. Provide interpretation of State and Federal laws and regulations.
CLERK OF COURT / CITY JUDGES
1. Initiate and supervise the administering of rights and court scheduling during a mass arrest
situation.
2. Initiate and administer all bonding procedures.
3. Provide necessary staff (Judge, Court Marshall, and clerical support) to maintain the
county's judicial process.
CLERK AND RECORDER / CITY CLERKS
1. Assist the County Commissioners, County Manager, Mayors and City Managers in the
discharge of any executive orders and/or disaster related ordinance.
2. Ensure that all vital public records are identified, transported, and safely stored.
3. When deemed necessary by the Chief Executive, record minutes and conversations at
disaster related meetings.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 7 (Resource Support), ESF 14 (Long Term Community
Recovery and Mitigation), and ESF 15 (Volunteer and Donations Management).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Provide timely financial assistance for the emergency acquisition of services, supplies,
equipment, and/or manpower.
4. Maintain detailed records of all disaster -related expenditures.
S. Assist OEM with applications for federal reimbursement and cost recovery.
6. Provide financial management assistance including maintaining vendor files and payment
of bills.
7. Provide leadership for Continuity of Operations Planning Committee.
8. Assist with documenting costs eligible for reimbursement through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
9. Provide assistance and/or financial advice to OES in the preparation and review of federal
reimbursement forms, financial reports, and applications.
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10. Provide access to emergency funds for use by county agencies during the response and
recovery phases.
EAGLE TRANSIT
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 1 (Transportation), ESF 5 (Emergency Management) ESF
6, (Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services), ESF 7 (Resource Support), and ESF 8 (Public
Health and Medical Services).
2. Provide available staff, resources and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Provide technical assistance to the EOC in determining viable transportation routes to, from
and within the disaster area.
4. Provide transportation support as requested.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 2 (Communications), ESF 4 (Firefighting), ESF 5
(Emergency Management), ESF 9 (Urban Search and Rescue), ESF 10 (Oil and Hazardous
Materials Response), and ESF 13 (Public Safety and Security).
2. Provide available staff, resources and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Provide emergency communications.
4. In cooperation with Information Technology, manage primary and backup communication
equipment.
S. Manage computer aided dispatch services for public safety agencies.
6. Receiving warning and notifications of actual or pending emergencies and make initial
notifications in coordination with OES and others as appropriate.
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
1. Serve as lead agency for ESF 4 (Firefighting), ESF 9 (Urban Search& Rescue), ESF 10 (Oil
and Hazardous Materials Response) and as a support agency to ESF 1 (Transportation), ESF
2 (Communications), ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering), ESF 5 (Emergency
Management), ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services), ESF 7 (Resource Support),
ESF 8 (Public Health and Medical Services), and ESF 15 (External Affairs).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
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3. Maintain current internal personnel notifications rosters and SOPS/SOGs to perform
assigned tasks.
4. Provide fire prevention and suppression services.
S. Provide emergency medical care, triage, and transportation.
6. Provide emergency medical care and transport of sheltered occupants and/or personnel
7. Provide control/mitigation service for the release of hazardous materials/waste.
8. Conduct radiological monitoring and decontamination operations.
9. Assist in evacuation operations.
10. Initiate on -scene warning and alerting.
11. Conduct rapid windshield assessment survey to triage areas and determine priority areas
for operations.
12. Negotiate, coordinate and prepare mutual aid agreements.
13. Provide for continuity of operations:
14. Ensure lines of succession for key positions are established to ensure continuous leadership
and authority for emergency actions/decisions.
15. Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for sustaining
government functions and conducting emergency operations.
16. Ensure alternate operating locations are available should the primary location suffer
damage, become inaccessible, or require evacuation.
17. Protect emergency response staff including appropriate equipment, training & security at
facilities.
18. Ensure functioning of communications and other essential equipment by testing,
maintaining and repair equipment.
GIS
1. Serve as a support agency for ESF 1 (Transportation), and ESF (Emergency Management),
2. Provide available staff, resources and services in support of mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery operations.
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES — FLATHEAD COUNTY OFFICE
1. Serve as co -lead agency (with the American Red Cross) for ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and
Human Services) and as a support agency to ESF 14 (Long Term Community Recovery and
Mitigation) and 16 (Donations and Volunteer Management).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. As requested, establish and operate a Family Assistance Center (FAC).
4. Distribute emergency food stamp allotments to eligible disaster victims.
S. Identify unmet needs of clientele.
6. Assign liaison person to the EOC.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 5 (Emergency Management), and ESF 7 (Resource
Support).
2. Provide available staff, resources and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Identify and track city/county employees who may be available to augment staffing in the
EOC, shelters, alternate work sites or other identified locations.
4. Identify and track city/county employees who may be available to support response or
recovery facilities such as family assistance centers, service/information centers etc.
S. Coordinate departmental and agencies welfare checks of county employees and their
families.
6. Develop policies to expedite the hiring process for temporary and/or contracted employees
during times of declared emergencies or disasters.
7. Identify policies that may need to be waived or altered.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. Serve as the co -lead agency with the Office of Emergency Services for ESF 2
(Communications) and as a support agency to ESF 5 (Emergency Management), ESF 12
(Energy and Infrastructure), ESF 14 (Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation), and
ESF 16 (External Affairs).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
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3. Provide technical assistance to the EOC as required activating and maintaining
communications and information systems capabilities to support emergency operations.
4. Ensure radio, telephone, computing resources, and network communications capability
essential to emergency operations are maintained and operations.
S. Ensure emergency backup and contingency communications capability in the event normal
communications are disrupted.
6. Assist with recovery of electronic records and invoke recovery in accordance with IT
Disaster Recovery and COOP plans.
7. Ensure protection of vital records and other IT managed information technology facilities
through ongoing support processes for data backup, IT security measures, and standard
procedures for firewall management, intrusion detection, anti -virus protection, and access
control.
8. Provide technical assistance to other county departments and agencies in developing their
continuing of operations plans for information systems and vital records.
9. Provide authority and governance protocols for access to IT resources, systems, data, and
facilities that house IT assets, and for invoking disaster recovery procedures on IT -
supported equipment and systems.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
1. Serve as the lead agency for ESF 13 (Public Safety and Security), ESF 9 (Search and Rescue),
and a support agency to ESF 2 (Communications), ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering),
ESF 4 (Firefighting), ESF 5 (Emergency Management), ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and
Human Services), ESF 7 (Resource Support), ESF 8 (Public Health and Medical Services),
ESF 10 (Oil and Hazardous Materials Response), ESF 11 (Agriculture and Natural
Resources), and ESF 15 (External Affairs).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Maintain current internal personnel notifications rosters and SOPS to perform assigned
tasks.
4. Underwater search and recovery, and ground search and rescue.
S. Coordinate explosive ordinance detection and disposal with appropriate agencies.
6. Initiate on -scene warning and alerting in cooperation with Fire services.
7. Provide for crowd and traffic control.
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8. Provide security of emergency sites, evacuated areas, shelter areas, vital facilities, supplies,
and other assigned locations.
9. With assistance from the Office of Emergency Services develop and implement evacuations.
10. Develop plans for on -site access and credentialing as well as for home owner access to
evacuated areas.
11. Provide animal control emergency services.
12. Provide security for jails and court facilities.
13. Provide security at county -owned and leased facilities if appropriate.
14. Negotiate, coordinate and prepare mutual aid agreements.
15. Provide for continuity of operations:
16. Ensure lines of succession for key positions are established to ensure continuous leadership
and authority for emergency actions/decisions.
17. Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for sustaining
government functions and conducting emergency operations.
18. Ensure alternate operating locations are available should the primary location suffer
damage, become inaccessible, or require evacuation.
19. Protect emergency response staff including appropriate equipment, training & security at
facilities.
20. Ensure functioning of communications and other essential equipment by testing,
maintaining and repair equipment.
21. Manage law enforcement resources and conduct operations within designated jurisdiction.
22. Preserve law and order.
23. Establish perimeter operations where appropriate.
24. Establish traffic routes for emergency vehicles to and from the disaster scene.
25. Establish required "Field Command Post" for on -site agent direction and communications.
26. Provide damage and casualty information as well as situational updates to EOC.
27. Warn, advise, and where necessary, transport citizens in an evacuation effort.
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28. Assist in preparing public information releases in conjunction with PIO/ Chief Executives
through a Joint Information Center (JIC).
29. When required, assume control of on -site disaster scene operations.
30. Provide technical assistance for fatality management issues.
31. Coordinate identification, documentation, collection, and recovery of deceased.
32. Provide technical assistance in requesting Disaster Mortuary Operation Response Teams.
33. Provide for the transport, storage, and recovery of forensic and physical evidence.
34. Provide expert testimony in post -event legal proceeding
35. Conduct investigation for inquest as appropriate.
36. Identify locations and develop procedures for a temporary morgue.
MSU EXTENSION SERVICE
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 11 (Agriculture and Natural Resources).
2. In conjunction with EOC, assist in providing information to the public on a variety of
emergency and disaster related issues.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
1. Serve as the lead agency for ESF 5 (Emergency Management) and ESF 2 (Communications),
and the co -lead agency for ESF 11 (Agriculture and Natural Resources,) ESF 14 (Long Term
Community Recovery and Mitigation, and ESF 16 (Volunteer and Donations Management),
as a support agency to ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services), ESF 7 (Resource
Support), ESF 12 (Energy and Infrastructure), and ESF 15 (External Affairs).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations and
manage recovery operations.
3. In cooperation with COOP Planning Committee, coordinate continuity of operations
planning. Prepare standards and guidelines for developing, testing, and exercising agency -
specific continuity of government plans.
4. In coordination with law enforcement develop and distribute protective action guidance for
county employees.
S. Coordinate damage assessment activities.
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6. Assist with documenting costs eligible for reimbursement through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
7. Manage the mutual aid process for Flathead County including those with adjacent
jurisdictions and relief organizations such as the American Red Cross.
8. Develop and maintain the Flathead County Emergency Management Plan.
9. Manage a 24 hour Emergency Communications Center to assist with monitoring potential
or actual incidents that may affect the county and provide emergency alert and
notifications.
10. Assist agencies by providing supplemental emergency training, simulations, and exercises
necessary to prepare first responders, county agencies, and partner organizations and
agencies to perform identifies roles and responsibilities.
11. In cooperation with the Citizen Corps Council, coordinate the recruitment, registration, and
identification of volunteer emergency workers.
12. Manage the NIMS Compliance Program necessary to establish Incident Command System
(ICS) procedures to manage emergency operations during a disaster.
13. Manage the EOC and ensure operations readiness 24/7.
14. In conjunction with identified county agencies, submit state and federal required reports
and records.
15. Primary liaison with the MT DES.
16. Direct an after/action assessment of the disaster/emergency incident to determine what
actions can be taken to mitigate future disaster effects. Maintain a database to identify
"lessons learned" and "corrective actions" by agency.
17. In cooperation with the Logistics Section of the Flathead Incident Management Team,
ensure the continued supply of resources required for response and recovery operations.
18. Coordinate development and implementation of hazard mitigation plans.
19. Provide assistance to agencies in the development and maintenance of agency operations
plans relating to emergency support functions, functional and hazard specific annexes.
20. Coordinate the submission of all requests for statewide mutual aid.
21. Conduct community outreach and public emergency education programs.
22. Coordinate selection and opening of shelters with the American Red Cross.
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23. Coordinate with relief organizations to manage the disbursement of donated goods to
disaster victims.
24. Serves as an advisor to the CEO and emergency response agencies.
25. Oversee planning and development of the warning functions.
26. Determines warning resource requirements and identifies warning system resources that
are available to warn the public.
27. Coordinates warning requirements with local EAS stations and other radio/TV stations in
the jurisdiction.
28. Develops imminent dam failure warning procedures and other special warning systems for
those with hearing and sight disabilities.
29. Develops means to give expedited warning to custodial institutions (schools, nursing
homes, group homes, prisons).
30. Develops a chart of various warning systems, applicability of each to various hazards and
procedures for activating each.
31. Manage the EOC as a physical facility, oversee its activation and ensure staffing to support
response organizations needs.
32.Oversees planning and development of procedures to accomplish the emergency
communications function during emergency operations.
33. Ensures sufficient numbers of personnel are assigned to communications and information
processing in the EOC.
34. Review and update listings including phone numbers of emergency response personnel to
be notified of emergency situations.
35. Designate primary and alternate EOC.
36. Ensure that communications, warning and other necessary operations support equipment
is readily available for use in the alternate EOC.
37. Coordinate planning requirements with emergency managers in neighboring jurisdictions
38. In conjunction with law enforcement, coordinate evacuation -planning activities.
39. Identify high -hazard areas and determine populations at risk; prepare time estimates for
evacuation of people located in different risk area zones. Prepare threat summary based
upon hazard analysis.
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40. Identify transportation resources likely to be available for evacuation operations; prepare
an inventory of vehicle resources (public/private buses, public works trucks, trucking
companies, rail services, air services, ambulance services etc.).
41. Assist facilities that provide care for special needs populations to develop a facility
evacuation plan.
42. Develop information for evacuees= use on the availability and location of mass care
facilities.
43. Assist as needed with animal care and control.
44. Maintain current internal personnel notifications rosters and SOPS to perform assigned
tasks.
45. Provide for continuity of operations:
a. Ensure lines of succession for key positions are established to ensure continuous
leadership and authority for emergency actions/decisions.
b. Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for
sustaining government functions and conducting emergency operations.
c. Ensure alternate operating locations are available should the primary location suffer
damage, become inaccessible, or require evacuation.
d. Protect emergency response staff including appropriate equipment, training &
security at facilities.
e. Ensure functioning of communications and other essential equipment by testing,
maintaining and repair equipment.
46. Maintain a list of private and public organizations that could supply emergency related
supplies and equipment.
47. Record inventory; distribute equipment and supplies volunteered by citizens.
PARKS, RECREATION AND WEEDS
1. Serve as support agency for ESF 12 (Energy and Infrastructure) and Support agency to ESF
3 (Public Works and Engineering), ESF 4 (Firefighting), ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and
Human Services), ESF 7 (Resource Support), ESF 13 (Public Safety and Security), and ESF
14 (Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation.
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2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Collect, analyze, and distribute information on the status of energy resources, facilities, and
infrastructure within the county.
4. Provide protective actions guidance to county employees in coordination with OES.
S. Coordinate emergency repairs to county facilities.
6. Coordinate the maintenance, custodial services, and continued operation of county facilities.
7. Provide security for county owned, operated, and leased facilities.
8. Monitor the status of energy resources, facilities, and system repairs and restoration.
9. Assist with documenting costs eligible for reimbursement through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
10. Assist with damage assessment.
11. Assist with debris removal.
12.Identify and activate facilities that may be used to support response and recovery
operations.
PLANNING AND ZONING
1. Serve as support agency for ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering), ESF 5 (Emergency
Management), and ESF 14 (Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Provide assistance with damage assessment.
4. As prudent, expedite the review and approval of site -related and construction plans
submitted for demolition, rebuilding, or restoration of residential and commercial buildings.
S. In coordination with appropriate city or county agencies, prepare actions that require the
passage of an ordinance or regulation. Advantage will be taken of each opportunity to
mitigate the effects of any further disaster.
6. Functions as the Floodplain Administrator for jurisdictional area, issues floodplain
development permits, documents flood damage, maps the location of flood waters, and
identifying damaged structures. Is the primary contact between the cities or county and
FEMA relative to flood events and the National Floodplain Insurance Program.
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1. Serve as lead agency for ESF 8 (Public Health and Medical Services), and support agency to
ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering), ESF 4 (Firefighting), ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and
Human Services), ESF 10 (Oil and Hazardous Materials Response), ESF 11 (Agriculture and
Natural Resources), and ESF 15 (External Affairs).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Lead for the county Pandemic Influenza Response Plan.
4. Establish and maintain liaison with medical facilities to coordinate emergency use of
available services and supplies, including drugs.
S. Issue health advisories in coordination with Flathead Incident Management Team and
Office of Emergency Services.
6. Establish and maintain liaison with state and federal health and environmental agencies.
7. Assign a liaison to the EOC.
HEALTH
8. Conduct active disease surveillance and investigation, and provide technical assistance
during outbreaks or suspected outbreaks at specific locations or facilities.
9. Establish procedures for mass and mobile medication dispensing for prophylaxis,
vaccination, and pharmaceuticals.
10. Establish and operate medical dispensing sites.
11. As appropriate and authorized, implement quarantine/isolation measures with the
assistance of law enforcement.
12. Conduct limited testing of clinical samples.
13. Conduct laboratory surveillance.
14. Provide technical information to identified laboratories.
15. Initiate the request for and manage the Strategic National Stockpile.
SANITARIAN
16. Monitor food safety and general sanitation, and provide active disease surveillance and
"contact" investigations, if warranted, at each mass care/shelter operation.
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17. As appropriate and authorized, implement quarantine/isolation measures with the
assistance of law enforcement.
18. Conduct limited testing of clinical and samples.
19. Inspect individual and community water supplies. Provide recommendations to emergency
management officials concerning community water quality during local emergencies.
20. Provide staff to work with the DEQ municipal Public Works, community waste water
systems operators and the public in general to ensure effluent is managed in a manner to
minimize risk to public health and the environment.
21. Provide staff to work with the DEQ municipal Public Works, community waste water
systems operators and the public in general to ensure effluent is managed in a manner to
minimize risk to public health and the environment.
22. Assist with vector control.
23. Assist in determining the appropriate disposal of chemical and radiological materials and
the long-term effects to public health.
24. Assist in establishing an air quality surveillance system and/or conduct limited outdoor air
monitoring.
25. Assist with damage assessment of food and other regulated establishments.
26. Order testing of diseased animals.
27. Inspect for sanitation, including trash, dead animals, etc.
28. Coordinate removal of debris for health reasons and for air quality monitoring at all staging
sites.
29. Advise on health hazards from medical waste and other biohazards, hazardous materials,
and radiological materials.
ANIMAL CONTROL
1. Maintain enforcement of animal control regulations within appropriate jurisdictions.
2. Provide secure location for animals affected by disaster.
3. Coordinate rescue efforts for trapped or injured animals.
4. Assist in arranging for the removal of deceased animals from public property.
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PUBLIC WORKS (CITIES)
1. Serve as the co -lead agency with County Road/Bridge Department for ESF 3 (Public Works
and Engineering) and serve as a support agency to ESF 4 (Firefighting), ESF 5 (Emergency
Management), ESF 7 (Resource Support), ESF 9 (Urban Search and Rescue), ESF 10 (Oil and
Hazardous Materials Response and ESF 14 (Long Term Community Recovery and
Mitigation).
2. Maintain current internal personnel notifications rosters and SOGs to perform assigned
tasks.
3. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations. Assist
with documenting costs eligible for reimbursement through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
4. Conduct damage assessment and mitigation on county drainage systems during flood
emergencies.
S. Conduct or assist with damage assessment of privately -owned residential and commercial
structures; assist when required with the structural evaluation of other buildings and
structure.
6. Ensure that damaged buildings are tagged as "Safe for Occupancy" (green poster),
"Warning: This structure has been damaged and its safety is questionable" (yellow poster),
or "Unsafe: Occupancy Prohibited" (red poster).
7. Provide property owners and contractors with assistance and information about the
building code requirements during the recovery phase as needed.
8. Maintain and implement a debris management plan and coordinate debris removal by
government agencies and private contractors.
9. Monitor county debris landfill permits compliance.
10. In cooperation with the Health Department, inspect public and private water impoundment
sites.
11. Emergency mitigation and damage assessment on the wastewater collection infrastructure.
12. Snow and ice removal from city facilities and identified roadways.
13. Coordinate and fill requests for available heavy construction equipment, trucks, operators,
and related construction supplies.
14. Negotiate, coordinate and prepare mutual aid agreements.
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15. Provide for continuity of operations:
16. Ensure lines of succession for key positions are established to ensure continuous leadership
and authority for emergency actions/decisions.
17. Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for sustaining
government functions and conducting emergency operations.
18. Ensure alternate operating locations are available should the primary location suffer
damage, become inaccessible, or require evacuation.
19. Protect emergency response staff including appropriate equipment, training & security at
facilities.
20. Ensure functioning of communications and other essential equipment by testing,
maintaining and repair equipment.
21. Manage resources and direct operations within designated jurisdiction.
22. Coordinate with private sector utilities on shutdown and service restoration.
23. Provide emergency public road repair.
24. Provide temporary (entry/exit) where roads and bridges have been damaged, so
emergency vehicles can respond.
25. Identify and mark hazardous areas that would limit traffic flow.
26. Provide vehicle and transportation support.
27. Provide situational updates to the EOC.
28. Have a designated person selected to represent the department at the EOC.
29. Assist Health and Sanitation in the removal and disposal of dead animals.
30. When disaster is over and cleanup and repairs are started, keep records, logs, time sheets,
pay records and expenditures for proof of payment for County, State and Federal Agencies.
CITY WATER DEPARTMENTS
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering), and ESF 8 (Public
Health and Medical Services).
2. Conduct damage assessments of water supply and control facilities
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3. Provide for emergency water supply and assist with distribution.
4. Assist with debris removal
S. Ensure continued supply of potable water.
6. Maintain security of water distribution system.
7. Provide staff to work with the DEQ to ensure community water systems and potable water
safety
CITY SEWER DEPARTMENTS
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering), and ESF 8 (Public
Health and Medical Services).
2. Emergency mitigation and damage assessment on the wastewater collection infrastructure.
3. Assist with debris removal
4. Ensure continued wastewater collection services.
S. Provide staff to work with the DEQ, municipal Public Works, community waste water
systems operators and the public in general to ensure effluent is managed in a manner to
minimize risk to public health and the environment.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE — FLATHEAD COUNTY OFFICE
1. Serve as support agency for ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering), and ESF 14 (Long Term
Community Recovery and Mitigation).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Provide information on housing values and related information to support damage
assessment activities.
4. Assist in the preparation of required damage assessment and related reports.
ROAD/BRIDGE
1. Serve s as the lead agency for ESF1 (Transportation) and co -lead agency with city public
works departments for ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering) and serve as a support
agency to ESF 4 (Firefighting), ESF 5 (Emergency Management), ESF 7 (Resource Support),
ESF 9 (Urban Search and Rescue), ESF 10 (Oil and Hazardous Materials Response, ESF 12
(Energy and Infrastructure), and ESF 14 (Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation).
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2. Maintain current internal personnel notifications rosters and SOGs to perform assigned
tasks.
3. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
4. Liaison with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDOT).
S. Collect, analyze, and distribute information on the status of the county's transportation
infrastructure.
6. Monitor the status of transportation infrastructure repair and restoration.
7. Conduct damage assessment and mitigation on county drainage systems during flood
emergencies.
8. Maintain and implement a debris management plan and coordinate debris removal by
government agencies and private contractors.
9. In cooperation with the Health Department, inspect public and private water impoundment
sites.
10. Snow and ice removal from county facilities and identified roadways.
11. Coordinate and fill requests for available heavy construction equipment, trucks, operators,
and related construction supplies.
12. Negotiate, coordinate and prepare mutual aid agreements.
13. Provide for continuity of operations:
a. Ensure lines of succession for key positions are established to ensure continuous
leadership and authority for emergency actions/decisions.
b. Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for
sustaining government functions and conducting emergency operations.
c. Ensure alternate operating locations are available should the primary location suffer
damage, become inaccessible, or require evacuation.
d. Protect emergency response staff including appropriate equipment, training &
security at facilities.
e. Ensure functioning of communications and other essential equipment by testing,
maintaining and repair equipment.
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14. Provide vehicles, site access, fuel, and maintenance support for emergency transportation
and recovery operations.
15. Coordinate with private sector utilities on shutdown and service restoration.
16. Provide emergency public road repair.
17. Provide temporary (entry/exit) where roads and bridges have been damaged, so
emergency vehicles can respond.
18. Identify and mark hazardous areas that would limit traffic flow.
19. Provide vehicle and transportation services to support response and recovery operations.
20. Provide situational updates to the EOC. Complete a damage report form.
21. Have a designated person selected to represent the department at the EOC.
22. Assist Health and Sanitation in the removal and disposal of dead animals.
23. When disaster is over and cleanup and repairs are started, keep records, logs, time sheets,
pay records and expenditures for proof of payment for County, State and Federal Agencies.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
1. Serve as the co -lead for ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services) and as a support
organization for ESF 9 (Urban Search and Rescue), ESF 14 (Long Term Community
Recovery and Mitigation), and ESF 16 (Volunteer and Donations Management).
2. Provide staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. In coordination with law enforcement and OES, participate in the decision -making process
for opening shelters.
4. Establish, manage and maintain mass care shelters and reception centers for displaced
persons.
S. Provide for basic immediate needs of disaster victims (e.g., food and clothing).
6. In coordination with Fire Services, provide first -aid services for shelters and other
identified locations.
7. Provide assistance for mass feeding, bulk distribution, and logistics for rescue workers,
support personnel, and victims during disaster situations.
8. Provide, manage and maintain disaster welfare inquiry services.
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9. Provide financial assistance for the purchase of prescription drugs and medical supplies
(glasses, hearing aids, dentures, etc.) as appropriate.
10. Provide the communications link between victims and relatives.
11. Provide damage assessment and situational updates to the EOC.
12. Provide liaison with community and faith -based organizations.
13. Assist in the coordination of the efforts of volunteer relief organizations.
14. Provide canteen service to family assistance centers and other identified locations during
disaster situations.
15. Assign liaison person to the EOC.
16. Link spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers with disaster relief and recovery efforts as
needed.
17. Recruit, register, and maintain auxiliary volunteer staffing to be activated by emergency
management or other county agency.
18. Compile records from all emergency response agencies and produce a final report of
volunteer hours.
19. In coordination with public health and human services, identify and manage unmet needs.
EMS PRIVATE COMPANIES)
1. Serve as supporting agency to ESF 8 (Public Health and Medical Services).
2. Provide available staff and resources to support emergency operations.
3. Maintain current internal personnel notifications rosters and SOPS to perform assigned
tasks.
4. Provide for continuity of operations:
S. Ensure lines of succession for key positions are established to ensure continuous leadership
and authority for emergency actions/decisions.
6. Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for sustaining
government functions and conducting emergency operations.
7. Ensure alternate operating locations are available should the primary location suffer
damage, become inaccessible, or require evacuation.
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8. Protect emergency response staff including appropriate equipment, training & security at
facilities.
9. Ensure functioning of communications and other essential equipment by testing,
maintaining and repair equipment.
10. Manage EMS resources and conduct operations within designated jurisdiction.
11. Respond to incidents in accordance with established SOGs to include approach to scene,
security, and traffic control.
12. Provide for triage, treatment and transport, in accordance with level of training and
established SOGs, to minimize loss of life.
13. Provide damage assessment information and situational updates to the EOC.
CENTURYTEL/BRESNAN/CELLULAR
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 2 (Communications).
2. Provide information to the EOC on the status of telephone service and facilities via a liaison.
3. Coordinate with the EOC to respond to life -threatening conditions or to the service to
critical public safety facilities.
4. Collect and provide damage assessment information regarding damage to equipment, lines
and facilities.
S. Restore service with consideration given to county priorities and emergency numbers that
have been designated to receive preferential repair service.
6. Provide, where possible, mobile telephones for on -scene disaster telephone
communications.
FLATHEAD ELECTRIC
1. Serve as a co -lead organization to ESF 12 (Energy and Infrastructure).
2. Provide information to the EOC on the status of electrical power service and facilities via a
liaison.
3. Coordinate with the EOC to respond to life -threatening conditions or to the loss of
electricity to critical public safety facilities.
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4. Collect and provide damage assessment information regarding damage to equipment, lines
and facilities.
5. Restore electrical service with consideration given to county priorities.
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
1. Serve as a co -lead organization to ESF 12 (Energy and Infrastructure).
2. Provide information to the EOC on the status of gas and electrical power service and
facilities via a liaison.
3. Coordinate with the EOC to respond to life -threatening conditions or to the loss of gas or
electricity to critical public safety facilities.
4. Collect and provide damage assessment information regarding damage to equipment, lines
and facilities.
S. Restore gas or electrical service with consideration given to county priorities.
HOSPITALS
1. Serve as a co -lead support agency to ESF 8 (Public Health and Medical Services).
2. Maintain current internal personnel notifications rosters and SOGs to perform assigned
tasks.
3. Negotiate, coordinate and prepare mutual aid agreements.
4. Provide for continuity of operations:
S. Ensure lines of succession for key positions are established to ensure continuous leadership
and authority for emergency actions/decisions.
6. Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for sustaining
functions and conducting emergency operations.
7. Ensure alternate operating locations are available should the primary location suffer
damage, become inaccessible, or require evacuation.
8. Protect emergency response staff including appropriate equipment, training & security at
facilities.
9. Ensure functioning of communications and other essential equipment by testing,
maintaining and repair equipment.
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10. Develop emergency plans and procedures for both internal and external disasters, to
include plans for evacuation of staff and patients.
11. Upon request, activate the hospital's emergency plan.
12. Provide communications link between hospital area and the disaster area.
13. Provide a liaison to the EOC to help coordinate medical information and needs.
NURSING HOMES / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES / GROUP HOMES
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 8 (Public Health and Medical Services).
2. Maintain current internal personnel notifications rosters and SOGs to perform assigned
tasks.
3. Negotiate, coordinate and prepare mutual aid agreements.
4. Provide for continuity of operations:
S. Ensure lines of succession for key positions are established to ensure continuous leadership
and authority for emergency actions/decisions.
6. Protect records, facilities, and organizational equipment deemed essential for sustaining
functions and conducting emergency operations.
7. Ensure alternate operating locations are available should the primary location suffer
damage, become inaccessible, or require evacuation.
8. Protect emergency response staff including appropriate equipment, training & security at
facilities.
9. Ensure functioning of communications and other essential equipment by testing,
maintaining and repair equipment.
10. Develop emergency plans and procedures for both internal and external disasters, to
include plans for evacuation of staff and residents.
11. Upon request, activate the emergency plan.
12. Provide communications link between hospital area and the disaster area.
13. Provide a liaison to the EOC to help coordinate information and needs.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS / PRIVATE SCHOOLS / FLATHEAD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 1 (Transportation), ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering),
ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services), and ESF 7 (Resource Support).
2. Provide available staff, resources, and facilities to support emergency operations.
3. Provide emergency care of students and employees during normal school hours.
4. Provide facilities (schools, cafeteria, gyms, restrooms, etc.) for the reception and care of
displaced person.
S. Provide available transportation vehicles (buses) for large scale evacuation, staff, responder
and volunteer support.
6. Provide manpower to operate and maintain equipment and facilities.
7. Provide available facilities for medical dispensing sites, if requested.
8. Provide available facilities for town hall meetings.
9. Assist with mass feeding.
10. Assist with damage assessment.
11. Assist with donation management.
12. Assist with debris removal.
SALVATION ARMY
1. Serve as a support organization to ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services) and ESF
16 (Volunteer and Donations Management).
2. As needed, provide mobile feeding units to serve meals to disaster victims, responders and
other relief workers.
3. As needed, provide congregate feeding services.
4. Support residents as they rebuild by providing supplies and other materials as appropriate.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTERS (VOAD)
1. Serve as a support organization to ESF 6 (Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services) and ESF
16 (Volunteer and Donations Management).
2. Assist in donations management.
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3. Assist with feeding of displaced resident, responders and other relief workers.
4. Assist with logistics.
S. Assist in coordinating the activities at the voluntary agencies to ensure an effective
response and avoid duplication of services.
6. Assist with the distribution of food and clothing to displaced persons at shelters and other
identified locations.
7. Provide liaison with community and faith -based organizations.
8. Provide damage assessment and situational updates to the EOC.
9. Assign liaison person to the EOC.
WATER DISTRICTS
1. Serve as a support agency to ESF 3 (Public Works and Engineering), and ESF 8 (Public
Health and Medical Services).
2. Conduct damage assessments of water supply and control facilities.
3. Provide for emergency water supply and assist with distribution.
4. Assist with debris removal
5. Ensure continued supply of potable water.
6. Maintain security of water distribution system.
7. Provide staff to work with the DEQ municipal Public Works, community waste water
systems operators and the public in general to ensure effluent is managed in a manner to
minimize risk to public health and the environment.
8. Monitor ground water resources within the District.
9. Provide ground and surface water information to the public and government agencies upon
request.
10. Conduct local studies to obtain detailed information in areas with known or potential
problems.
11. Assist residents that use private wells with testing and maintenance.
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SOLID WASTE
1. Monitor county debris landfill permits compliance.
2. Assist with junk vehicle removal
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1. Provide radio connectivity in the absence of normal communication channels.
CIVIL AIR PATROL
1. Search for missing aircraft believed to have crashed.
2. Search for and identify emergency locator transmitters activated on aircraft.
3. If requested, assist Search & Rescue and other local resources with rescue.
STATE AGENCIES
The State of Montana provides the majority of the external assistance to local jurisdictions. The
State is the gateway to federal assistance. When an incident grows beyond the capability of a local
jurisdiction, and responders cannot meet the needs with mutual aid resources, the local emergency
manager contact the State and requests specific assistance.
GOVERNOR
1. At the request of local jurisdictions, and in coordination with MT DES, activates the state
emergency operations plan.
2. Activates the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and other existing
mutual aid agreements with other States.
3. Requests a Presidential disaster declaration through the FEMA Regional Administrator.
4. Suspend statutes, rules, ordinances, and orders for the duration of an emergency, to the
extent permitted by law, to ensure timely performance of response functions.
S. Activate elements of the Montana National Guard.
6. Appoints the State Coordinating Officer.
MONTANA DIVISION OF DISASTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
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1. Serve as a support organization to ESF 5 (Emergency Management), ESF 7 (Resource
Support), ESF 14 (Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation), and ESF 16 (Volunteer
and Donations Management).
2. Lead agency for carrying out the duties in the State of Montana Emergency Operations Plan.
3. Upon request, provide representative to the EOC.
4. Coordinate requests for federal disaster declarations including preliminary damage
assessments, recovery, and mitigation program management and disaster closeouts.
S. Coordinate requests for state resources and assistance, including the National Guard and
Regional Hazmat Team.
6. Manage the public assistance, individual assistance, and hazard mitigation programs when
authorized by a federal disaster declaration.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION (DNRC)
1. Serve as a support organization to ESF 4 (Firefighting).
2. In the event of a large fire involving county or state lands, send a representative to the
Emergency Operations Center to assist in response and recovery.
3. Suppression of wildfires in respective jurisdictions or as mutual aid agreements stipulate
(See Annual Operating Plan - AOP).
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDT)
1. Serve as a support organization to ESF 1 (Transportation).
2. Provide representative to the EOC.
3. Assess damages and repair/restore the jurisdictional highway infrastructure.
4. Emergency debris removal.
S. Traffic management and control on jurisdictional roadways.
MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL
1. Serve as a support organization to ESF 13 (Public Safety and Security).
2. Provide liaison to the EOC as requested.
3. Assist in traffic management and control.
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4. Assist in access control and security.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1. Serve as the co -lead agency for ESF 11 (Agriculture and Natural Resources).
2. Provide liaison to the EOC as requested.
3. Provide technical assistance and support for plant disease incidents.
4. Assist in food safety and security.
DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK
1. Serve as the co -lead agency for ESF 11 (Agriculture and Natural Resources).
2. Provide liaison to the EOC as requested.
3. Provide technical assistance and support for animal disease incidents.
4. Assist in food safety and security.
MONTANA NATIONAL GUARD
1. Serve as a support organization to ESF 1 (Transportation), ESF 7 (Resource Support), ESF 9
(Urban Search and Rescue), ESF 10 (Oil and Hazardous Materials Response, and ESF 13
(Public Safety and Security).
2. Provide logistical support as requested.
3. Provide transportation support as requested.
4. Assist in security operations.
S. Assist with traffic management and control
6. Provide technical assistance and support in the event of (or suspicion of) a weapon of mass
destruction (WMD) event through the Civil Support Team (CST).
FEDERAL AGENCIES
The most widely known authority under which federal assistance is provided for major incidents is
the Stafford Act. Federal assistance under the Stafford Act is only available when the incident
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exceeds state, tribal and local resources. This assistance is provided through the Department of
Homeland Security and FEMA. When federal assistance does not require coordination by the
Department of Homeland Security and can be provided without a Presidential emergency or
disaster declaration, federal departments and agencies can provide assistance to states, tribes and
local jurisdictions consistent with their own authorities.
PRESIDENT
1. Leads federal government response efforts.
2. Ensures that the necessary coordinating structures, leadership, and resources are applied
quickly and efficiently to large-scale and catastrophic incidents.
3. Sets policy for large-scale incident after consultation with the Homeland Security Council
and the National Security Council.
4. At the request of the Governor, declares a major disaster in accordance with the Stafford
Act.
S. Appoints a Federal Coordinating Officer to execute Stafford Act authorities.
SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
1. Serves as the principal federal official for domestic incident management.
2. Coordinates the federal resources used in the prevention of, preparation for, response to, or
recovery from terrorist attacks, major disasters, or other emergencies.
3. Activates the National Operations Center which provides the Secretary of Homeland
Security and other principals with information necessary to make critical national -level
incident management decisions.
FEMA ADMINISTRATOR
1. Serves as the principal advisor to the President and Secretary of Homeland Security, and the
Homeland Security Council on all matters regarding emergency management.
2. Assists the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare for, protect against, respond to and
recover from all -hazards incident.
3. Manages the operation of the National Response Coordination Center which provides
overall emergency management coordination, conducts operational planning, deploys
national -level teams, builds and maintains a common operating picture, and provides for
the effective support of all Emergency Support Functions.
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4. Makes recommendations to the President through the Secretary of Homeland Security on
Stafford Act declaration requests.
S. Manages the core DHS grant programs supporting homeland security.
FEMA REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
1. Evaluates the damage and requirements for federal assistance and make a recommendation
to the FEMA Administrator.
2. When assistance is requested under the Stafford Act, deploy a liaison to the State EOC to
provide technical assistance.
3. Activates the Regional Response Coordination Center which coordinates federal regional
response efforts until a Joint Field Office is established.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
1. Serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the United States, generally acting through the
FBI.
2. Assumes lead responsibility for criminal investigations of terrorist acts or threats by
individuals or groups inside the US or directed at US citizens or institutions abroad.
3. Coordinated activities of other members of the law enforcement community to detect,
prevent, and disrupt terrorist attacks against the US.
4. Approves requests submitted by State Governors pursuant to the Emergency Federal Law
Enforcement Assistance Act for personnel and other federal law enforcement support
during incidents.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
1. Implements coordination of federal response activities pursuant to Homeland Security
Presidential Directive S.
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FOREST SERVICE
1. Suppression of wildfires in respective jurisdictions or as mutual aid agreements stipulate
(See Annual Operating Plan - AOP).
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
1. Provide weather, hydrologic and climate forecasts and warnings.
2. Transmit weather warnings and forecasts 24/7.
3. Broadcast civil and natural disaster emergency information.
OTHER FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
1. Assume primary, coordinating, or support roles based upon the National Response
Framework and assigned Emergency Support Functions, authorities, resources, and the
specific nature of the incident.
JOINT FIELD OFFICE
1. The Joint Field Office provides a central location for the coordination of federal, state, tribal
and local governments and private -sector and nongovernmental organizations with
primary responsibility for response and recovery.
2. Provide support to, not management of, on -scene operations.
PHASES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Flathead County maintains a comprehensive emergency management program through the Office
of Emergency Services. OES provides guidance and support to other departments and agencies,
monitors hazards that threaten the area, and assists with emergency operations in order to better
address emergency situations affecting the county. The comprehensive emergency management
program is organized to address the four phases of emergency management.
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PREPAREDNESS
Preparedness is any activity taken in advance of an emergency to develop, support, and enhance
operational capabilities, to facilitate an effective and efficient response, and recovery from an
emergency situation. Preparedness involves an integrated combination of planning, training,
exercises, personnel qualification and certification standards, and publication management
processes and activities.
Effective incident management begins with a host of preparedness activities conducted on a day-to-
day basis well in advance of a disaster or emergency. OES in cooperation with the LEPC and other
city/county departments and agencies, has developed an extensive public outreach and education
program that targets the general population and population subgroups including ethnic minorities,
persons with disabilities, children, older adults, the business community, and flood hazard zone
residents. The OES webpage provides extensive information on preparing for emergencies and
links to application city, county, state, and federal agency resources.
OES utilizes the LEPC and the Flathead Incident Management Team to foster interagency planning
and coordination to ensure that the county is fully prepared to conduct emergency operations. The
emergency management program includes other prevention activities such as intelligence,
detection and monitoring, public education and awareness, and related activities within the broad
definition of preparedness.
RESPONSE
The response phase of operations focuses on the protection of human life, property, and critical
systems and infrastructure. Emergency response operations include immediate law enforcement, f
ire, emergency medical services, emergency flood mitigation, evacuations, transportation system
detours, emergency public information, actions taken to minimize additional damages, search and
rescue; provision of public health and medical service, emergency essential such as food, ice and
water; debris clearance, emergency restoration of critical infrastructure; control, containment, and
removal of environmental contamination; and protection of responder health and safety.
RECOVERY
The recovery phase includes those activities conducted and assistance provided to help individuals,
businesses, communities, and local governments return to normal or pre -disaster conditions.
Depending upon the scope and magnitude of the event, assistance may be available from the state
and/or federal government.
Short-term recovery is any activity that will return vital life-support systems and critical
infrastructure to minimal operations standards. Long-term recovery is an activity designed to
return life to normal or to an improved state any may continue for years.
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Recovery operations are managed under ESF 15 (Long -Term Recovery). OES is the lead agency for
coordinating recovery operations and developing a plan for long-term recovery.
MITIGATION
Mitigation is defined as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to
human life and property from hazards. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires local
governments to develop and adopt local hazard mitigation plans to remain eligible for FEMS hazard
mitigation grant programs. In the event there is a federal major disaster declaration for Montana,
Flathead County may be eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Mitigation efforts include activities, policies, or programs taken by city and county officials that will
prevent, reduce, or alleviate the impacts caused by disasters or emergencies on property, the
population, and the environment. Mitigation activities occur before, during, and after emergencies.
The mitigation efforts including minimizing or eliminating the impact of hazards that exist within
the county, such as:
Amending zoning and building codes and ordinances
Providing public education and awareness
Retrofitting buildings to make them more hazard resistant
OES provides leadership for mitigation prior to and after a major disaster or emergency, and
coordinates development of the county mitigation strategy which is adopted by the City Council and
Board of County Commissioners and approved by FEMA.
The Flathead County Pre -Disaster Mitigation Plan identifies the hazards to which the county is
vulnerable, assesses the facilities, structures, and system that are most vulnerable and includes a
prioritized list of mitigation projects. In addition, the Flathead County Hazard Identification and
Risk Assessment (HIRA) provides information on the principle hazards for the county and an
assessment of the potential probability and impacts of these hazards. The hazard specific annexes
are based on the HIRA and provide specific information about areas vulnerable to the hazard.
The Flathead County emergency management program encompasses the full range of measures
outlined in the table below.
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• All hazards
planning
• Evacuation
planning
• Backup/redundant
communications
• Continuity of
government
• Emergency Alert
System
• Interoperable
Communications
• Training and
exercises
• Mutual aid
agreements
• LEPC
• Emergency
partnerships
• Warning systems
• Strategic planning
• Resource inventory
• Public education
• Public Information
• Intelligence
• Individual
responsibility
• Corrective actions
• Situational awareness
• Mass care
• Medical/social needs
• Evacuations
• Protective actions
• Incident command
• NWMIMT
• Search and rescue
• Direction and control
• EOC
• Emergency public
information
• Medical transport
• Medical surveillance
• Mutual Aid
• Shelters
• Disaster declarations
• Triage
• Mass medication
• Emergency alert
• Emergency debris
removal
• Temporary repairs
• Emergency power
• Claims
• Crisis counseling
• Damage
assessment
• Debris removal
• Disaster
assistance
• Donations
• Restoration
• Disaster loans
and grants
• Temporary
housing
• Reconstruction
• Public
information
• Security
• Environmental
cleanup
• Building codes
• Buyouts
• Disaster insurance
• Hazard analysis
• Enforcement
• Land use
management
• Litigation
• Tax incentives
• Tax dis-incentives
• Statutes and
ordinances
• Vulnerability
assessment
• Research
• Safety codes
• Zoning
• Planning
• Law enforcement
• Detection and
monitoring
• Access control
EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS
Depending upon the scope and magnitude of the event, there are three types of emergency
declaration that may apply to a disaster or emergency within Flathead County - local, state, and
federal.
LOCAL DECLARATIONS
A local emergency declaration activates the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and
provides for the mobilization of city/county resources in responding to a major incident. MCA Title
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10, Sections 10-3-402, 403 and 404 prescribe the authorities pertaining to the declaration of local
emergencies.
The Mayor or in his/her absence the deputy mayor, chairman or president of the City Council of an
incorporated city may declare a local emergency subject to later ratification of the City Council.
Likewise a County Commissioner may declare a local emergency subject to later ratification by the
Board of County Commissioners.
A local emergency is declared when the threat or actual occurrence of an emergency or disaster is
of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a coordinated response by the various city/county
departments, agencies, and voluntary agencies.
The declaration of a local emergency activates the Emergency Management Plan and applicable
provisions of the plan. When, in its judgment, all emergency activities have been completed the City
Council/Board of County Commissioners will take action to terminate the declared emergency.
All county departments and agencies will receive notification of emergency declarations and
termination through the Flathead County Office of Emergency Services.
Samples of local emergency declarations and notices of termination are provided in the Local
Government Disaster Information Manual.
STATE DECLARATIONS
A declaration of an emergency by the Governor that includes Flathead County provides the county
with access to the resources and assistance of the departments and agencies of the State, including
the National Guard, in the event local resources are insufficient to meet the needs. MCA Title 10,
Sections 10-3-302 and 303 prescribe the authorities pertaining to the declaration of state
emergencies.
The Governor may declare an emergency to exist whenever, in his or her opinion, the safety and
welfare of the people of the State of Montana require the exercise of emergency measures due to a
threatened or actual disaster. A state declaration provides for the expeditious provision of
assistance to local jurisdictions, including the use of the Montana National Guard. A state
declaration of emergency terminates 20 days following the effective date unless continuing
conditions of the state of emergency exist and a declaration of disaster 30 days following the
effective date of the declaration unless conditions of the state of disaster exist.
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FEDERAL DECLARATIONS
The Governor may request a federal emergency or major disaster declaration. In the event that
Flathead County is declared a federal disaster area, the resources of the federal departments and
agencies are available to provide resources and assistance to augment those of the city/county and
the state.
Under the provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Act, a Governor may request the President to declare
a major disaster or emergency declaration for incidents that are (or threaten to be) beyond the
scope of the state and local jurisdictions to effectively respond.
A presidential major disaster declaration puts into motion longer -term federal recovery programs,
some of which are matched by state programs, and are designed to help disaster victims,
businesses, and public entities.
An emergency declaration is more limited in scope and without the long-term federal recovery
programs of a major disaster declaration. Generally, federal assistance and funding are provided to
meet a specific emergency need or to help prevent a major disaster from occurring.
The major disaster or emergency declaration designates the political subdivisions within the state
(normally tribes, counties and independent cities) that are eligible for assistance. There are three
major categories of disaster aid available under a major disaster declaration:
Individual Assistance: Aid to individuals and households. Note: Eligibility requirements based
upon the anticipated dollar cost versus population exist.
Disaster Housing provides up to 18months temporary housing assistance for displaced
persons whose residences were heavily damaged or destroyed. Funding can also be provided for
housing repairs and replacement.
Disaster Grants may be available to help meet other serious disaster related needs and
necessary expenses not covered by insurance and other aid programs. These may include
replacement of personal property, transportation, medical, dental and funeral expenses.
Low Interest Disaster Loans may be available after a disaster for homeowners and renters
from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to cover uninsured property losses. Loans may
be for repair or replacement of homes, automobiles, clothing or other damaged personal property.
Loans are also available to business for property loss and economic injury.
Other Disaster Aid Programs include crisis counseling, disaster -related unemployment
assistance, legal aid and assistance with income tax, Social Security and Veteran's benefits. Other
state or local help may also be available.
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Public Assistance: Aid to state or local governments to pay part of the costs of rebuilding a
community's damaged infrastructure. Public Assistance may include debris removal, emergency
protective measures and public services, repair of damaged public property, loans needed by
communities for essential government functions, and grants for repair of damage public and private
nonprofit schools and educational facilities.
Hazard Mitigation: Funding for measures designed to reduce future losses to public and private
property. Funding under this program is dependent upon a federally approved Pre -Disaster
Mitigation Plan.
OTHER FEDERAL DECLARATIONs
Several federal agencies have independent authorities to declare disasters or emergencies. These
authorities may be exercised concurrently or become part of a major disaster or emergency
declared under the Stafford Act. These other authorities include:
The administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration may make a disaster
declaration based upon physical damage to buildings, machinery, equipment, homes, and
other property as well as economic injury.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services may declare, after consultation with public
health officials, a public health emergency in the event of a significant outbreak of infection
disease or bioterrorist attack.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may issue a disaster declaration in response to flooding
or coastal storms.
The Secretary of Agriculture may declare a disaster in certain situations in which a county
sustained a production loss of 30% or greater in a single major enterprise.
The Secretary of Commerce may make a declaration of a commercial fisheries failure or
fishery resources disaster.
A federal On -Scene -Coordination (OSC) designated by the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.
Coast Guard, or the Department of Energy, under the National Contingency Plan, has the authority
to direct response efforts at the scene of a discharge of oil, hazardous substance, pollutants, or
contaminants, depending upon the location and the source of the release.
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DECLARATION PROCESS
A local emergency may be declared by the Mayors or County Commissioners. In the event the City
Council or Board of County Commissioners cannot convene due to the emergency or other exigent
circumstances, any member of the Council/Board may declare a local emergency, subject to
confirmation by the governing body at the earliest possible time.
A local declaration may be based upon reports of an actual event or the forecast or prediction of
emergency conditions or in conjunction with a planned special event. OES is responsible for
monitoring incidents and events and providing information and support in the process of declaring
a local emergency. The City/County Attorney prepares the resolution for signature of the City
Council/County Commission.
Once a local emergency has been declared, OES will immediately notify MT DES and send a copy of
the resolution declaring the disaster or emergency. As soon as practicable thereafter, a situation
report will be submitted to the MT DES. For a significant event, the situation report will be followed
by a preliminary damage assessment (PDA) as soon as specific damage information is available.
OES is the lead agency for coordinating damage assessment. The damage assessment process may
begin with reports from the field via the Incident Commander, as well as "windshield surveys"
conducted by fire services and/or law enforcement. These efforts will be followed by a deliberate
damage assessment process as outlined in the damage assessment annex. OES will continue to
submit local situation reports at pre -arranged times.
Based upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners, or other available information, the
Governor may declare a state of emergency. OES will ensure that all departments and agencies
with responsibilities under this plan are notified through existing protocols and procedures.
Once a determination is made by MT DES that the event is, or may be, beyond the capabilities of the
county and state, the Governor may request assistance from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) to conduct a more thorough joint federal/state Preliminary Damage Assessment. A
PDA is an on -site survey of the affected areas by federal and state officials to determine the scope
and magnitude of damages caused by the event. Generally, a PDA is conducted prior to an official
request by the Governor for a declaration of an emergency or major disaster by the President. OES
will provide assistance in facilitating the PDA process within the county.
Depending upon the extent and scope of damages provided by initial reports, PDA teams may be
organized to assess damage to private property (Individual Assistance) and/or public property
(Public Assistance). For events of unusual severity and magnitude, state and federal official may
delay the PDA pending more immediate needs assessment activities. The PDA process verifies the
general magnitude of damage and whether federal assistance will be requested.
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Based upon the results of the PDA and consultations with FEMA, MT DES will prepare for the
Governor's signature an official request for an emergency or major disaster declaration. Upon
receipt of an approved Presidential Emergency or Major Disaster Declaration, all departments and
agencies with roles and responsibilities under this plan will be notified by OES. The Presidential
Declaration will stipulate the types of federal assistance authorized for the county.
See the chart on the following page for a graphic description of the declaration and resource
response system for Flathead County.
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RESOURCES WITHOUT REQUESTING STATE OR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.
DISASTER:
A DANGEROUS EVENT THAT CAUSES SIGNIFICANT HUMAN AND/OR ECONOMIC LOSS
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ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
1. Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines (SOPS/SOGs) provide for uniform and
predictable action by each response organization during a disaster or emergency. Each
response agency shall develop written departmental SOGs for emergency operations.
2. Each department or organization included in this plan is responsible for providing the
necessary administrative support for its personnel during disaster operations.
3. All personnel, equipment and supplies required in a disaster are the responsibility of the
user agency and/or government unless otherwise indicated in Mutual Aid or Interlocal
Agreements.
4. When the Emergency Operations Center is activated the Office of Emergency Services is
responsible for obtaining personnel, equipment or materials the departments cannot supply
(extraordinary ordering). Logistical considerations should include the provision of
personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, meals, and lodging. All extraordinary
requests for resources shall be approved, in advance, by the Chief Elected Official of the
jurisdiction.
S. Each department is responsible for maintaining adequate records of personnel and
equipment costs. Extra costs such as overtime for both personnel and equipment must be
documented for potential reimbursement from the State Emergency and Disaster Fund or
from the Federal Government because of a Presidential Disaster Declaration. General
guidance on record keeping and procedures is found in the Local Government Disaster
Information Manual.
6. Volunteers wishing to assist during an emergency or disaster will be directed to the
American Red Cross or other Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Agency.
Those assisting during response operations will be asked to register at the Emergency
Operations Center or another designated location. Once registered, the volunteer will be
assigned to work with a specific unit leader or department. Volunteer hours will be tracked
in conjunction with that unit or department.
7. By resolution, the Flathead County Office of Emergency Services is the designated
Emergency Management Agency for all jurisdictions within Flathead County. With the
signing of this Emergency Operations Plan, the Chief Elected Officials of Flathead County,
and the Cities of Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish, and all other departments and
agencies that have concurred, agree to conduct disaster activities in accordance with the
Flathead County Emergency Operations Plan, and Montana Code Annotated, specifically,
Title 10, Military Affairs and Disaster and Emergency Services.
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REPORTS
1. Situation Reports - A statement of the current situation which includes information on
what has occurred, what is occurring, what is anticipated to occur, current and projected
weather that may impact the situation, damage to property and the environment, number of
people injured, hospitalized, fatalities, evacuations, facility and road closures etc. The
Planning Section is responsible for ensuring that situation reports are completed and
forwarded to the State Emergency Coordination Center (SECC) at Helena. The status of the
incident will determine whether a daily report or a twice daily report shall be distributed.
Daily reports shall be submitted by 1:00 p.m. If the incident is a rapidly changing event,
twice daily reports shall be submitted at approximately 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. If there is
no change from the previous report, a situation report form may be submitted which simply
states there has been no change from the previous situation report and the date and time of
the previous report. Situation reports can be used to track the progress of an event or
incident in order to maintain situational awareness and to develop public information and
media releases.
2. Special Reports - The Planning Section is also responsible for preparing and sending any
special reports on damages, threats, and assistance needed. The preparation of special
reports will be on an as needed basis.
3. Damage Report - An initial statement of losses made in conjunction with situation reports
to insure rapid deployment of response and support resources. Damage reporting continues
over the duration of the incident. Damage reports are completed by OES, using information
provided from response agencies, to document the following actions:
a. Decisions to deploy specific response and support resources;
b. Public advisories, warnings, and related protective measures;
c. Emergency proclamations and disaster declarations;
d. Requests for outside response assistance;
e. Assessment of emergency levy and use of emergency expenditures;
f. Orders to close businesses, public places, streets, roads, and access to specified area;
and
g. Order to evacuate.
4. Damage Assessment and Survey - A follow-up statement of losses prepared by OES in
cooperation with state and federal officials for the purpose of obtaining recovery assistance.
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Required Documentation Additional Info
Incident Commander
Log of Operational Actions during
Response/Recovery
Plans
IAPs, Situation Reports, Briefing
Materials
Operations
Log of Operational Actions during Supplement with photos/video
Response/Recovery when possible
Resource Orders, Transportation F_
Logistics
Plan; Communications Accountability
documentation, Video/photographs
of rental space, Food Bids,
Inventories of supplies, vehicles and
equipment, Food Service Agreement,
Receipts and Bills, Medical Reports,
Finance/Administration
Expenditures, Revenues, Time
Records, Contracts, Accident Claims
Public Information
Copies of media releases, public Supplement with photos/video
Officer
information announcements, when possible
contacts made I
Liaison Officer
Contacts made, issues identified and Record date/time, names and
resolved substance of each pertinent phone
call and in -person meeting.
Safety Officer
Issues identified and resolved,
Investigation Reports
Unit Leaders
Communications, decisions made,
actions taken including dates and
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times
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Unit Log
Branch Directors
Group Supervisors
Strike Team/Task Force
Unit Log
Leaders
Commissioners/Mayors
Declarations/Proclamations; Record
Record date/time, names and
of communications, decisions made,
substance of each pertinent phone
actions taken
call and in -person meeting.
City/County Managers
Record of communications, decisions
Record date/time, names and
/ Department Heads /
made, actions taken
substance of each pertinent phone
OES
call and in -person meeting.
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RECORDKEEPING & ACCOUNTING
In a major disaster, many types of local government expenditures are reimbursable. Disaster
related expenses begin with response. Each disaster related expenditure must have backup
documentation (i.e. receipts, invoices, contract) to substantiate the expenditure. Some examples of
disaster related records are:
1. Cost Recovery. Documentation of costs for reimbursement by the State and Federal
governments.
2. Requests for Aid. Rapid collection and documentation of losses to meet criteria for State
and Federal assistance programs.
3. Budget Control. Insure proper charging of accounts, compliance with statutory budget
restrictions and receipt of emergency revenues.
4. Legal Protection. Documentation that expenditures and use of emergency powers are in
compliance with the statutes.
S. Operations Efficiency. Use of standardized emergency messages to insure rapid
communications, assimilation of facts and implementation of solutions.
6. After Action Report. Evaluation and documentation of post -emergency performance and
lessons learned.
7. Corrective Action Plan. Using issues identified in the After Action Report, corrective
actions are will be developed and incorporated into emergency management plans,
policies, procedures and/or guidelines including who is responsible for completion of the
corrective action and the date by which the action will be completed.
The OES Director shall collect copies of all records related to the event, disaster or emergency and
compile a master record of all letters, forms, logs, resolutions, photographs, tape recordings, video
recordings, etc., pertinent to the event. The master record shall be filed with the Clerk and Recorder
and maintained for a period of ten (10) years. The Finance Officer shall distribute copies of Tab H,
Montana Local Government Disaster Information Manual, to all agencies and departments involved
in response and recovery. Agency and department heads shall use the instructions and forms
provided to maintain a record of all funds expended on the emergency or disaster.
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PRE -DELEGATION AND EXTRA ORDINAR Y PO WERS
PRE -DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Pre -delegation of Authority provides for alternate individuals to fulfill the duties and
responsibilities necessary during emergency operations in the absence of persons with primary
responsibility. No resolutions pre -delegating authority are in effect at this time. Pre -delegation
within the various responder agencies is handled in accordance with established operating
procedures of the agency.
EXTRAORDINARY POWERS
Policies for the use of extraordinary powers identified in this Plan include:
Evacuation
Closure of Roads and Streets
Restricting Area Access
Closure of Public Places/Buildings
In an emergency situation, the Incident Commander can invoke an extraordinary power authority
when all three of the following conditions in are met:
Persons or property are directly exposed to severe danger;
The impact of the danger is in progress or is imminent; and
The time lost in obtaining approval from authorities would prevent successful protective
measures.
When all three conditions are met, an Incident Commander decides when to use an extraordinary
power. If the power is outside the authority of the Incident Commander, he shall contact the law
enforcement agency with jurisdiction that has the authority, or consult with the County/City
Attorney. The use of an extraordinary power, which has not been approved by specified
authorities, shall be limited to only those measures which will eliminate the immediate danger.
Having used and extraordinary power without the benefit of approval, an Incident Commander
shall immediately seek confirmation from the specified authority. This section does not cover, or in
any way restrict, those emergency powers which are granted by law to police forces, firefighting
forces, or units of the armed forces of the United States. For more information see 10-3-102 (3)
M.C.A.
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AUTHORITY
The agencies and persons with authority to use an extraordinary power are given in the individual
sections referred to above.
The Incident Commander shall decide when to use an extraordinary power.
If the extraordinary power is outside the authority of the Incident Commander, he should contact
another Incident Commander who has the authority required, or he should consult with the
County/City Attorney.
Notwithstanding questions of authority, the Incident Commander has the duty to immediately and
unilaterally use extraordinary powers identified in this Plan whenever all the following conditions
exist:
Persons and/or property are directly exposed to a severe danger;
The impact of the danger is in progress or is imminent; and
The time lost in obtaining approval from authorities will prevent successful protective
measures.
The use of an extraordinary power which has not been approved by specified authorities shall be
limited to those measures which will eliminate the immediate danger. Having used an
extraordinary power without the benefit of approval, the Incident Commander shall immediately
seek confirmation from the specified authority.
EXTRAORDINARY POWER l- EVACUATION
Procedures for evacuation are hereby established. The Authority cited in these procedures does not
apply to evacuations which may be necessary because of criminal activity.
Authority
The decision to seek approval for evacuations is made by the Incident Commander in conjunction
with the Sheriff/Chief of Police. Evacuations are "Advisory Only," except in the following situations
where evacuations may be ordered and compelled:
Isolated incidents where persons are directly exposed to a clear and present danger to
health and safety
Broader incidents where danger is imminent provided an Emergency Proclamation or a
Disaster Declaration has been issued
The decision to evacuate shall be based on a review of the following factors:
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• the objectives to be accomplished
• the nature of the evacuation (immediate peril or precaution)
• the degree of evacuation
• the duration of the evacuation
Objectives
• To prevent persons from being exposed to dangerous environmental factors.
• To permit optimum use of an area for response operations such as fire suppression and
rescue.
• To permit optimum use of an area for recovery operations such as removal of debris.
Alternatives
The objectives of this Section may be accomplished short of complete evacuation by use of the
following alternatives:
Shelter in Place
EXTRAORDINARY POWER 2- CLOSURE OF ROADS AND STREETS
Procedures for the closure of roads and streets are hereby established. These procedures do not
apply to non -emergency or disaster situations but may apply to incidents of national significance.
Authority
The decision to seek approval for road/street closure is made by the Incident Commander.
• Closure of street in incorporated cities
• Closure of streets in unincorporated areas of the county
• Closure of county roads
• Closure of state highways
Objectives
• To prevent persons from being exposed to dangerous road/street/bridge conditions.
• To prevent persons from being exposed to dangerous environmental factors.
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To implement security for property in evacuated areas.
To permit optimum use of roads/streets for response operations such as fire suppression
and rescue.
To permit optimum use of roads/streets for recovery operations such as removal of debris.
The decision to restrict access to private property shall be based on a review of the following
factors:
• the objectives to be accomplished
• the nature of the restriction (immediate peril or precaution)
• the degree of restriction
• the duration of the restriction
Alternatives
The objectives of this Section may be accomplished short of complete access restriction by use of
the following alternatives:
Level 1: Absolute restriction of all persons.
Level 2: Designated emergency agencies only.
Level 3: Property owners and residents for specified periods and specified purposes; i.e.
maintenance, repair, security, or removal of property and/or media by arrangement and
escort.
EXTRAORDINARY POWER 3- RESTRICTING AREA ACCESS
Procedures for restricting access to a specified area are hereby established. These procedures do
not apply to routing and limited access restrictions imposed for isolated accidents and fires.
Authority
The decision to seek approval for restricting area access is made by the Incident Commander.
Access to public land owned by the local taxing jurisdictions may be restricted by the
applicable board of governing body.
Access to state and federal land may be restricted by the applicable agency with
management responsibility.
The decision to restrict access to private property shall be based on a review of the following
factors:
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• the objectives to be accomplished;
• the nature of the restriction (immediate peril or precaution);
• the degree of restriction; and
• the duration of the restriction.
Depending on the factors involved, the authority to restrict access to private property may come
from the Incident Commander, the local Health Officer or the Governor. The Incident Commander
should consult with the County (City) Attorney.
Objectives
To prevent persons from being exposed to dangerous environmental factors.
To implement security for property in evacuated areas.
To permit optimum use of an area for response operations such as fire suppression and
rescue.
To permit optimum use of an area for recovery operations such as removal of debris.
Alternatives
The objectives of this Section may be accomplished short of complete access restriction by use of
the following alternatives:
Level 1: Absolute restriction of all persons.
Level 2: Designated emergency agencies only.
Level 3: Property owners and residents for specified periods and specified purposes; i.e.
maintenance, repair, security, or removal of property and/or media by arrangement and
escort.
EXTRAORDINARY POWER 4- CLOSURE OF PUBLIC PLACES 1 BUILDINGS
Closure of public places and buildings is an extraordinary power used to accomplish the objectives
specified in this Section. These procedures do not apply to closure authority exercised in isolated
cases by officials such as Building Inspectors, Fire Marshals/Inspectors and the Public Health
Officer.
Authority
The decision to seek approval for imposing closure of public places and buildings is made by the
Incident Commander. The decision to close public places and buildings shall be based on a review
of the following factors:
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• the objectives to be accomplished;
• the nature of the closure (immediate peril or precaution);
• the degree of closure; and
• the duration of the closure.
Objectives
• To minimize impact on air quality
• To prevent persons from being exposed to dangerous environmental factors.
• To maintain public order and implement curfews.
• To permit optimum performance of agencies involved in response and recovery operations.
Alternatives
The objectives of this Section may be accomplished short of complete closure by use of the
following alternatives:
• Curfews; or
• Allowing certain types of public places to remain open for specific purposes and/or for
specific time periods.
AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES
LEGAL AUTHORITIES
FEDERAL
Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Public Law 93-288
Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, Public Law 81-920, as amended
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as
amended by Public Law 100-707
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Public Law 106-390
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Protection Act of 2004, Public Law 108-458, Section 7302
"Emergency Services and Assistance," Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, Management of Domestic Incidents, February 2003
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National Response Framework, February, 2008
National Incident Management System (NIMS), March 2004
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8, National Preparedness, December, 2003
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Section 311(c)(2) of the Clean Water Act (CWA)
National Environmental Policy Act, 40 CFR parts 1500 - 1508
STATE OF MONTANA
Title 10, Chapter 3, Parts 101 - 1115, Montana Code Annotated
Title 7, Chapter 3, Montana Code Annotated
Title 7, Chapter 4, Montana Code Annotated
Title 7, Chapter 32, Montana Code Annotated
Title 75, Chapter 2, M.C.A. - Clean Air Act of Montana
Title 7, Chapter 33 M.C.A. Part 21 - Rural Fire Districts
Title 7, Chapter 33 M.C.A. Part 22 - Rural Fire Protection
Title 7, Chapter 33 M.C.A. Part 23 - Fire Protection in Unincorporated Places
Title 7, Chapter 33 M.C.A. Part 41- Municipal Fire Departments
Title 75, Chapter 10, Part 416 M.C.A. - Cleanup of hazardous material
Title 7, Chapter 4, Part 2901 M.C.A. - Office of County Coroner, Attorney General Opinion, July
24, 1985
Title 60, Chapter 6, Part 101 MCA - Removal of encroachments or obstructions on state
highways
COUNTY
Resolution adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) dated August 26, 2004.
Title 10, Chapter 3 M.C.A., Part 406 - Direct and Compel Evacuations
Title 50, Chapter 2 M.C.A., Part 118 - Powers and duties of local health officers, closure of public
buildings
Flathead County Resolution No. 2245 - Continuity of Operations Plan
Title 75, Chapter 5, M.C.A. - Flood Plain and Floodway Management
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Title 7, Chapter 14 M.C.A. Part 2101 and Flathead County Resolution No. 982F: Removal of
obstructions and encroachments from public right-of-way
Title 10, Chapter 3 M.C.A., Section 315, Removal of water debris (ice jams)
CITY
Resolutions adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS),
City of Whitefish Resolution No. 10-13 Adopted May 3, 2010
City of Kalispell Resolution No. 5430 Adopted May 17, 2010
REFERENCES
National Response Framework
National Incident Management System
National Infrastructure Protection Plan
National Preparedness Goal
National Planning Scenarios
Universal Task List
Target Capabilities List
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
State of Montana Emergency Operations Plan
Montana Drought Response Plan
Local Government Disaster Information Manual
Emergency Action Plan - Hungry Horse Dam
Emergency Action Plan - Hubbart Dam
Emergency Action Plan - Little Bitterroot Dam
Emergency Action Plan -Cedar Creek Dam
Emergency Action Plan - Jessup Mill Pond Dam
Emergency Action Plan - Kerr Dam
Emergency Action Plan - Smith Lake Dam
Emergency Action Plan - Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Emergency Action Plan - Glacier Park International Airport
U.S. DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
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National Response Teams Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide
Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Standard, April, 2006
NFPA 1600
This plan supersedes all previous plans.
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APPENDIX A
CRITICAL FACILITIES
AIRPORTS, AIRFIELDS AND HE LIPORTS
Glacier Park International Airport
Kalispell
Kalispell Municipal Airport
Kalispell
Whitefish Airport
Whitefish
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Kalispell
North Valley Hospital
Whitefish
Glacier Heli Tours
West Glacier
River Bend Ranch
Ferndale
Kruger
West Glacier
Ferndale Airfield
Big Fork
Wurtz
Kalispell
Weaver
Kalispell
Carson Field
Lost Prairie (Marion)
Mower Field
Kalispell
Langton Airstrip
Polebridge
Meadow Creek USFS
Meadow Creek
Sanders
Kalispell
Flathead Lake Sky Ranch
Kalispell
Schafer USFS
Schafer
Spotted Bear
Spotted Bear
Lone Hawk
Whitefish
Wounded Buck Ranch
Kalispell
North Country Pad
Big Ford
North Fork Fire
Polebridge
Teakettle Subd
Hanson
Marion
Campbell Ranch
Marion
Braidwater Farm
Kalispell
Abel Ranch
Kalispell
McGregor Lake Heli Pad
McGregor Lake
Ashley Lake Heli Pad
Ashley Lake
King Thomason Helipad
Ashley Lake
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BRIDGES
Location
Hwy 82 @ Flathead River
city
Hwy 35 @ Flathead River
Evergreen
Hwy 40 @ Flathead River
Columbia Falls
Hwy 40 @ Whitefish River
Whitefish
Hwy 35 @ Flathead Lake
Big Fork
Hwy 93 @ 2nd Street
Whitefish
Baker Street @ Whitefish River
Whitefish
Spokane Street @ Whitefish River
Whitefish
JP Road @ Whitefish River
Whitefish
Farm to Market @ Stillwater River
Whitefish
Twin Bridges Rd @ Stillwater River
Whitefish
Spring Prairie Rd @ Stillwater River
Kalispell
Prairie View Rd @ Stillwater River
Kalispell
Hwy 93 @ Stillwater River
Kalispell
E. Reserve @ Stillwater River
Kalispell
W. Evergreen Drive @ Whitefish River
Evergreen
Hwy 35 @ Stillwater River
Kalispell
Conrad Drive @ Stillwater River
Kalispell
Lower Valley Road @ Ashley Creek
Kalispell
Swan River Road @ Swan River
Kalispell
Hwy 2 @ Little Bitteroot Creek
Kila
Hwy 2 @ Hungry Horse River
Hungry Horse
Hwy 2 @ Ashley Creek
Kila
N. Meridian @ Ashley Creek
Kalispell
Airport Road @ Ashley Creek
Kalispell
Cemetery Road @ Ashley Creek
South Kalispell
Hwy 93 @ Ashley Creek
South Kalispell
Somers Stage @ Ashley Creek
Somers
Smith Lake Road @ Smith Creek?
Kila
Big Horn Drive @ ? Creek
Kila
Hwy 2 @ ? Creek (Feeds Smtih Lk
Kila
Star Meadows Road @ Tally Creek?
Whitefish
Tally Lake Road @ Tally Creek
Whitefish
Ashley Lake Road @ Ashley Creek
Ashley Lake
Hodgson Road @ Whitefish River
Whitefish
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Tetrault Rd@ Whitefish River
Evergreen
Roses Crossing @ Whitefish River
Evergreen
E. Reserve @ Whitefish River
Evergreen
Birch Grove @ Whitefish River
Evergreen
Blankenship Road @ North Fork
Blankenship
COMMUNICATIONS
1
Big Mountain
Whitefish
Blacktail
Lakeside
Desert Mountain
Hungry Hoarse
Essex
Essex
FECC
Kalispell
Justice Center
Kalispell
Kalispell Water Tower
Kalispell
Lakeside Water Tower
Lakeside
Marion
Marion
Meadow Peak
Marion
Numa Ridge
Olney
Swan Hill
Big Fork
Whitefish FD
Whitefish
DAMS
DAM NAME
Ashley
LOCATION
Ashley Creek
Averill
TR-Little
Big Meadows Irrigation Dam
Fisher River
Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek
Hardy Dam
TT -Fisher
Hubbart
Little Bitterroot
Hungry Horse
South Fork
Jessup Mill Pond
Mill Creek
Lion Lake Dam
Whelp Creek
Lion Lake South Dike
Whelp Creek
Little Bitterroot
Little Bitterroot
McGregor Lake
McGregor Creek
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Robert Monk Irrigation Dam
Fisher River
Smith Lake Dam
Swan River Diversion Dam
Swan River
Whitefish Sewage Lagoon
Whitefish
EMS/QRU
Facility
ALERT Helicopter
Location
Kalispell
Canyon QRU
Coram
Lakeside QRU
Lakeside
Three Rivers Ambulance
Columbia Falls
Whitefish Ambulance
Whitefish
West Flathead EMS
Smith Valley
Big Fork Ambulance
Big Fork
West Valley Fire Department
Kalispell
Big Mountain Ambulance
Whitefish
Olney Ambulance
Olney
GPIA QRU
Kalispell
Evergreen Fire & Rescue
Evergreen
Marion Ambulance
Marion
UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Electric
COMPANYTYPE
Flathead Electric
Bonneville Power Administration
Clark Fork & Blackfoot, LLC
Gas
North Western Energy
Telephone
CenturyLink
Water
Bigfork Water & Sewer District
Coram Water & Sewer District
Evergreen Water District
Flathead County Water District
Hungry Horse Water Sewer District
Lakeside County Water & Sewer District
Sheaver's Creek
Wettington Water District
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FIRE STATIONS - RURAL
Badrock Fire
Big Mountain Fire
Bigfork Fire
Blankenship Fire
Columbia Falls Rural Fire
Coram West Glacier Fire
Creston Fire
Essex Fire
Evergreen Fire
Ferndale Fire
Glacier Airport Fire
Hungry Horse Fire
Marion Fire
Martin City Fire
Olney Fire
Smith Valley
Somers -Lakeside Fire
South Kalispell Fire
Trail Creek Fire
West Valley Fire
Whitefish Fire Department
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
Facility
Courthouse Juvenile Probation Complex
Location
Kalispell
Courthouse - West Annex
Kalispell
Justice Center
Kalispell
City/County Health Department
Kalispell
DMV/Supt of School
Kalispell
Eagle Transit Bldg
Kalispell
Facility Maintenance Bldg
Kalispell
Road & Bridge Shop
Kalispell
Solid Waste Bldg
Kalispell
Weed Bldg
Kalispell
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Facility
Fairgrounds
Location
Kalispell
Library
Kalispell
Area Agency on Aging
Kalispell
Water Treatment Facility
Columbia Falls
Sewer Lift Station #4
Columbia Falls
City Hall
Columbia Falls
Water/Parks Dept Building
Columbia Falls
Marantette Park & Buildings
Columbia Falls
Sewer Lift Station #3
Columbia Falls
Sewer Lift Station #6
Columbia Falls
Sewer Lift Station #7
Columbia Falls
Sewer Lift Station #1
Columbia Falls
WWTP-Pre -Treatment
Columbia Falls
WWTP-Concrete Digestor
Columbia Falls
WWTP-Aeration Basin
Columbia Falls
WWTP-Sludge Basin
Columbia Falls
WWTP-Con-Phosphorous
Columbia Falls
WWTP-Metal Garage
Columbia Falls
WWTP-Filter Press Bldg
Columbia Falls
Fire Station
Columbia Falls
Police/Garage
Columbia Falls
Falls Park Water Falls Circulation
Columbia Falls
Sewer Lift Station #2
Columbia Falls
City Service Shop
Columbia Falls
City Shops Storage A
Columbia Falls
City Shops Storage A Annex
Columbia Falls
Clare Park Well & Pumps
Columbia Falls
Water Well Building
Columbia Falls
Water Facilities Plant
Columbia Falls
Sewer Lift Station #5
Columbia Falls
Torgerson Bldg - Equipment Storage
Kalispell
Torgerson Bldg - Equipment Storage
Kalispell
Airport Hangar 1
Kalispell
Airport Hangar 2
Kalispell
Airport Hangar 3
Kalispell
Airport Hangar 4
Kalispell
Airport Terminal & Office
Kalispell
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Facility Location
Public Works Kalispell
City Admin Offices
Kalispell
Police/Fire Complex
Kalispell
Fire Station 62
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Wash Bay
Kalispell
Domestic Violence Team Building
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Open Machine Shed
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Parks/Solid Waste Warehouse
Kalispell
Vehicle Maintenance
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Sand Storage
Kalispell
Lean to - Material Storage
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Street Dept. Storage
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Sign & Signal Storage
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Sign & Signal Shop
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Sewer Dept Storage
Kalispell
SW of City Shops Storm
Kalispell
Booster Station #1
Kalispell
Booster Station #2 Pump House
Kalispell
Buffalo Well & Pump House
Kalispell
Water Reservoir #1
Kalispell
Water Reservoir #2
Kalispell
Lawrence Park Pump Station
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Water Warehouse
Kalispell
Armory Well - Water Treatment
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Standpipe Water Supply
Kalispell
Depot Park Well - Water Treatment
Kalispell
Grandview Well - Water Treatment
Kalispell
Water Pump Station #1
Kalispell
Reservoir - Elevated Water Tank
Kalispell
Admin/Filter/Bioreactor Building - Sewage
Treatment
Kalispell
Digester Fermenter Complex - Sewage
Kalispell
Gravity Thickener - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Secondary Clarifier #1 - Sewage T
Kalispell
Ras Building - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Waste Storage Building - Sewage
Kalispell
Chlorine Contact Chamber - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Basic Plan I Revised 5/10
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Facility
Waste - Shop Building - Sewage
Location
Kalispell
Waste Pump Station
Kalispell
Headworks Bldg - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Underground Processing Piping T/0 Plant - Sewage
Treatment
Kalispell
Shop Complex - Sewer Dept Storage
Kalispell
SW of City Shops - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Empire Estates Lift Station
Kalispell
Elk's Sewer Lift Station #2
Kalispell
Grandview Lift Station #3
Kalispell
El Dorito Sewer Lift Station #4
Kalispell
Green Acres Lift Station #5
Kalispell
Green Acres West Lift Station #5A
Kalispell
Gateway West Lift Station #6
Kalispell
Woodland Park Lift Station #7
Kalispell
Southwest Lift Station #8
Kalispell
Fairway Lift Station #9
Kalispell
Glacier View Greens Lift Station #10
Kalispell
Nicklaus Lift Station #11
Kalispell
Buffalo Stage Lift Station #12
Kalispell
Juniper Bay Lift Station #13
Kalispell
Parkway Lift Station #14
Kalispell
Belmar Lift Station #15
Kalispell
Willow Sub Lift Station #16
Kalispell
Home Depot Life Station #17
Kalispell
Ashley Meadows #18
Kalispell
Blue Heron Lift Station #19
Kalispell
Village Green Lift Station #20
Kalispell
Meadow Creek Lift Station #21
Kalispell
4 Corners #22 - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Stratford Village Lift Station #23
Kalispell
Muskrat Slough #25 - Sewage
Kalispell
The Greenery #27 - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Cottonwood #28 - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Aspen Creek #29 - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Moe's Run #30 - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
FVCC #31- Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Revised 5/10 1 Basic Plan
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Facility
FVCC #32 - Sewage Treatment
Location
Kalispell
Lone Pine Meadows #33 - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Old School #34 - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
The Meadows #35 - Sewage Treatment
Kalispell
Buffalo Hills Pumphouse #1
Kalispell
Buffalo Hills Pumphouse 32
Kalispell
Fairway 18 Pumphouse
Kalispell
Pumphouse
Kalispell
Kidsport - Pumphouse
Kalispell
Golden A ers Lift Station
Whitefish
Alamack #3 Lift Station
Whitefish
Alamack #1 Lift Station
Whitefish
Alamack #2 Lift Station
Whitefish
Monk's Bay #1 Lift Station
Whitefish
Monk's Bay #2 Lift Station
Whitefish
Monk's Bay #3 Lift Station
Whitefish
W 2nd St Lift Station
Whitefish
Suncrest Booster Station
Whitefish
W 6th St Lift Station
Whitefish
Glenwood #1 Lift Station
Whitefish
Glenwood #2 Lift Station
Whitefish
Baker Lift Station
Whitefish
7th & Pine Life Station
Whitefish
Pump House Station
Whitefish
Bohemian Lift Station
Whitefish
Colorado Lift Station
Whitefish
Lower Storage Tanks
Whitefish
Lower Tank Pumphouse
Whitefish
Upper Storage Tank
Whitefish
Upper Tank Pumphouse
Whitefish
Houston Point Lift Station
Whitefish
Shooting Star Lift Station
Whitefish
Monk's Bay Lift Station
Whitefish
Miller Lift Station
Whitefish
WWTP Plant
Whitefish
WWTP Plant
Whitefish
Pumphouse Station
Whitefish
Basic Plan I Revised 5/10
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Facility
New Water Treatment Plant
Location
Whitefish
Hydro Power Plant
Whitefish
Water Reservoir
Whitefish
Concrete Water Reservoir
Whitefish
Rest Haven Lift Station
Whitefish
South Whitefish Lift Station
Whitefish
DQ Lift Station
Whitefish
Mountain Park Water Supply
Whitefish
Scott Lift Station
Whitefish
Boat House Lift Station
Whitefish
Viking Lift Station
Whitefish
Library
Whitefish
Public Safety Building (Police/Fire)
Whitefish
City Shop
Whitefish
Maintenance Building
Whitefish
Yellow Storage Building
Whitefish
Pole Barn Sand Shed
Whitefish
Cemetary Tool Shed
Whitefish
Hovercraft Garage
Whitefish
HOSPITALS
TRANSPORTATION
Revised 5/10 1 Basic Plan