an introduction to the spartanburg county emergency operations plan

An Introduction to the Spartanburg County

Emergency Operations Plan

Prepared ByEmergency Management

Session Overview

• Introductions

• Exercise

• EOP

• 4 Phases of Emergency Management

• Responsibilities

• Emergency Support Functions

• Format of ESFs

• Review of Selected ESFs

• Questions and Comments

ExerciseExercise

What % of time is…

– Often– Usually– Sometimes– Seldom

Legal Basis

– Spartanburg County Ordinance #333

– Emergency Management Director is hereby designated and appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Spartanburg County Council, and other municipalities which shall adopt this Ordinance, for the purpose of preparing for and executing all duties and functions specified in all acts of the General Assembly relating to Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness.

Purpose

To establish policies and procedures which will– assure the maximum and most

effective utilization of all resources in the county

– minimize the loss of life and/or injury to the population, and

– protect and conserve the resources and facilities in Spartanburg County during emergencies resulting from natural disasters or man-induced technological hazards.

Scope

This plan – establishes the policies and procedures by

which the County will coordinate response to disasters impacting Spartanburg County and its citizens.

– describes how the County will mobilize resources and conduct activities to guide and support local government efforts through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation planning.

Scope (Continued)

This plan – utilizes the Emergency Support Function

(ESF) concept to marshal and apply resources and describes the responsibilities of county and state agencies in executing effective response and recovery operations.

Mission

County government has a five-fold mission:

1) To warn of impending danger;2) When required, support local response

agencies with timely, effective deployment of resources;

3) Through the public information process, keep affected residents informed about the situation and how they can protect themselves;

Mission (Continued)

County government has a five-fold mission (continued):

4) Coordinate and direct restoration and recovery operations when local government resources are exhausted; and

5) Assess local needs and coordinate support from the State of South Carolina and the federal government as necessary and appropriate.

Our Goal

– Minimize damage, injury, and loss of life resulting from any type disaster

– Provide for the continuity of government and

– Provide for damage assessment and survey of damage, private and public, resulting from such emergency.

1st Phase of Emergency Management

Mitigation– Activities that either prevent the

occurrence of an emergency or reduce the community’s vulnerability in ways that minimize the adverse impact of a disaster or emergency.

2nd Phase of Emergency Management

Preparedness

– Activities, programs and systems that exist prior to an emergency and are used to support and enhance response to an emergency or disaster.

– Planning, training and exercising are among the activities conducted under this phase.

3rd Phase of Emergency Management

Response– Activities and programs designed to

address the immediate and short-term effects of the onset of an emergency or disaster

– Helps to reduce additional casualties and damage and to speed recovery

– Activities include warning, direction and control, evacuation, and other similar operations.

4th Phase of Emergency Management

Recovery– Returning systems to pre-disaster

conditions.

– Short-term recovery actions are taken to assess the damage and return vital life-support systems to minimum operating standards

– Long-term recovery actions may be continued for years.

Responsibilities

• Spartanburg County Government

• State Government

• Federal Government

• Other Supporting Organizations

Organization & Assignment of Responsibilities

Spartanburg County Government– The governing body of Spartanburg County shall operate in

accordance with Regulation 58-1, Local Emergency Preparedness Standards, the Emergency Operating Plan (EOP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

– Spartanburg County shall be prepared to implement the EOP when an emergency occurs or at the direction of the Director of South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), or upon a declaration of a State of Emergency by the Governor.


State Government– State agencies will support county

emergency operations only after all local resources have been expended and/or are clearly inadequate to cope with effects of the disaster.

– State support will be provided on a mission-type basis, as deemed appropriate by the Governor and as provided for in the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan.


Local Government1) The Spartanburg County governing body

shall operate in accordance with Regulation 58-1, local emergency planning standards, the respective emergency plans (EOPs) and Standard operating procedures.

2) Spartanburg County shall be prepared to implement the EOP when an emergency occurs or at the direction of the Director of South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), or upon a declaration of a State of Emergency by the Governor.


Local Government (continued)3) Spartanburg County will use all municipal

resources to protect against and respond to an emergency or threatening situation to include activating pre-established mutual aid agreements.

4) When municipal governments determine that municipal resources are not adequate, additional resources may be requested through the County Emergency Preparedness Department or the County EOC.


Local Government (continued)5) When the Spartanburg County Emergency

Preparedness Department determines that county resources are not adequate, assistance is requested, by the Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management, from the SCEMD or, if activated, the SEOC.

6) Spartanburg County will establish and maintain journals, records and reporting capabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Response

County/Municipal Response – Municipal units of government call

upon their county government or other municipality, in coordination with the county, for assistance during events in which their own capabilities are overwhelmed.

– The county will provide assistance to municipalities and turn to mutual aid or state assistance when local capabilities are overwhelmed.

Response

Local State Of Emergency– As county operations

progress, the county may declare a local state of emergency implementing local emergency authorities.

Emergency Operating Center

The Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center shall be maintained in operational readiness by the Office of Emergency Management.

The Spartanburg County EOC serves as the central clearinghouse for information collection and coordinating response and recovery resources within the county, including those municipalities within the county.

The EOC will be activated and staffed at the direction of the Office of Emergency Management Director or Assistant Director.

- The primary agency designated for a particular ESF has the responsibility to ensure supporting agencies are informed and their actions coordinated.


Activation levels utilized by the Spartanburg County EOC are:

– Full – All ESFs will be activated. Activation will occur at OPCON 1 and 2 and may occur at OPCON 3.

– Limited – Selected ESFs will be activated. Activation will normally occur at OPCON 3, but could occur at OPCON 4.


OPCON Levels Of Readiness1) Day-to-day operations to include normal

training and exercises.2) Possibility of an emergency or disaster situation

that may require partial or full activation of the Emergency Operating Center (EOC).

3) Disaster or emergency situation likely or imminent. Full or partial activation of the EOC; activate the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Plan.

4) Disaster or emergency situation in effect; maximum preparedness level; full activation of the EOC.

5) Disaster or emergency situation in effect; full-fledge emergency response operations ongoing; highest level of emergency operations.

Emergency Support Functions

ESF # TITLE RESPONSIBLE AGENCY

ESF 1 Transportation Services

Transportation Services

ESF 2 Communication

Spartanburg County Communications

ESF 2.1 Warning Spartanburg County Communications

ESF 3 Public Works/ Engineering

Spartanburg County Roads and

Bridges/Municipality Public Works


ESF 4 Firefighting Spartanburg Public Safety Department, Municipal Fire Departments, Spartanburg

County Fire Marshall

ESF 5 Information and Planning

Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management

ESF 6 Mass Care/Emergency Welfare Services

Department of Social Services

ESF 7 Resource Support Spartanburg County Purchasing/Finance

Departments



ESF 8 Medical Services

Spartanburg County Emergency Medical

Services

ESF 8.1 Emergency Medical Service

(Ambulance)

Spartanburg County Emergency Medical

Services (Ambulance)

ESF 8.2 Rescue Service Spartanburg County Emergency Medical

Services

ESF 8.3 Emergency Mortuary Service

Spartanburg County Coroner



ESF 10 Hazardous Materials

Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management

(Hazardous Materials Response Team)

ESF 12 Energy Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management

ESF 13 Law Enforcement Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office/ Municipal

Police Departments



ESF 16 Spartanburg County

Emergency Management Department

Spartanburg County Office of Emergency

Management

ESF 17 Animal Emergency Response

Spartanburg County Animal Emergency

Response Committee

ESF 18 Special Needs Spartanburg County Office of Emergency

Management



ESF 19 Damage Assessment

Spartanburg County Assessor’s Office

ESF 20 Special Medical Needs/Mental

Health

Spartanburg County Area Mental Health

ESF 21 Disaster Recovery


Management

ESF 22 Debris Management

Spartanburg County Public Works



ESF 23 Hazard Mitigation Local Hazard Mitigation Team

ESF 24 Evacuation Spartanburg County Office of Emergency

Management

ESF 25 Specific Impact Hazards

Terrorism

Law Enforcement

ESF 26 Radiological Protection


Management

ESF 27 War Spartanburg County Office of Emergency

Management


Format of ESFs

• Purpose• Definitions• Organization

• Situation• Mission

– Execution

Concept of Operations Tasks

– Administration & Logistics– Direction & Control

Purpose– To provide for the coordination and use

of all county, public, private, and volunteer transportation resources within Spartanburg County during a disaster situation.

ESF 1Transportation Services


Situation– Priority will be given to students

provided school is in session, in accordance with the emergency plans of each County School District until all students have been transported to their destination.

– Transportation service will be provided for the timely evacuation of persons from any area of the county that has been affected by a disaster or that is considered a threat to life.

Situation (continued)– All available resources will be used to

provide transportation for non‑ambulatory patients, lame, and institutionalized persons and those persons who do not have private means of transportation.

– Vehicles of the county, public, private, and volunteer organizations will be used to the maximum extent possible.

– Ambulance requirements for hospitals and nursing homes will be coordinated through Emergency Medical Service. See ESF 8.


Mission– To provide a well-organized

transportation organization within the county capable of supplying the necessary transportation requirements needed for the evacuation of people during a disaster or impending disaster.


Concept of Operations1) Transportation operations will be

controlled from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

2) The Transportation Service Coordinator will coordinate all transportation requirements during a disaster period.

3) State and Federal support will be committed, as available, on a mission type basis upon request to the State. Requests for use of additional transportation resources will be made through the County EOC.



Concept of Operations (continued)

4) The Transportation Coordinator will activate all county, public, private, and volunteer transportation organizations as required during a disaster period.

ESF 2Communications

Purpose– To provide for the coordination and

use of all available means of communications during emergencies resulting from natural disasters or technological hazards.

Situation• Communications requirements

are basically the same in all emergencies.

• A disaster could tax the capability and resources of the county's communications systems.

ESF 2Communications

Mission– To provide and coordinate

communications support available for direction and control during any emergency situation within Spartanburg County.

ESF 2Communications

ESF 2Communications

Concept of Operations1) Activities will be directed and coordinated from

the Spartanburg Communications/ 911 Department or the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located at the Spartanburg County Judicial Center.

2) The Communications/911 Director has overall responsibility for the coordination of communication activities during a disaster situation. The Communications Officer will be responsible for

establishing and maintaining the Spartanburg County emergency radio net(s) to include communications with municipalities and adjacent counties.

Concept of Operations (continued)3) The Communications Coordinators of the

various municipalities will develop and maintain all communication activities in their respective jurisdictions.

4) The primary means of communications will be by telephone and radio. Telephone and radio communications are available

between the EOC or the Communications/911 Department and all local and supporting agencies with emergency assignments during a disaster, to include shelters when opened.

Communications between the County EOC and State EOC/FEOC will be via the SC EPD LGR Net.

ESF 2Communications

Concept of Operations (continued)5) Operators from each agency of

local government will operate their own radio systems. Back‑up communications support will

normally be by RACES and other Amateur and Citizens Band groups.

6) Shelters will use telephone for primary communications and/or a reliable 2‑way radio system for secondary or backup communications if available.

ESF 2Communications

Concept of Operations (continued)7) The Communications Service will

use a standard message form for recording all messages sent from and received at the County EOC.

8) All written messages will be processed through the Message Center for IN/OUT logging process, then routed to the ACTION addressee by the most effective means according to assigned precedence.

ESF 2Communications

Purpose

– To provide a system capable of receiving information relative to an impending natural disaster or technological hazard and disseminating this information to designated county and municipal officials and to the

residents of Spartanburg County.

ESF 2.1Warning

Situation• In every type of natural or technological

disaster situation, the warning system would follow the same procedure.

• The initial warning would enter the system from the County Warning Point and would be disseminated over every means available to alert government officials, departments, agencies, and residents of an impending disaster.

ESF 2.1Warning

Mission

– To provide a well organized warning service capable of receiving, documenting, analyzing, and disseminating warning information to the populace in the shortest period of time, and to alert key government officials.

ESF 2.1Warning

Concept of Operations1) Warning information will be received at

the county warning point by means of: State Warning Point (SLED, Teletype, and

NAWAS). State Alternate Warning Point (SLED,

Teletype, Telephone, NAWAS). Other state government agencies having

access to county government. Local governmental agencies. Non‑governmental agencies having access to

county government.• General public.

ESF 2.1Warning


2) Each municipal agency having an assigned Emergency Preparedness responsibility will have, in addition, a warning responsibility to alert the population of pending disasters by any means available, including house to house contact. Special attention will be given to develop a

flood warning system for those areas subject to frequent flooding.

ESF 2.1Warning


3) County Warning Point The Communications/911 Department is the

county primary point for receipt and dissemination of attack warning, natural disaster warning and other emergency information.

The County Warning Points operate 24 hours.

ESF 2.1Warning

ESF 3Engineering & Road Maintenance

Purpose

– To provide for the coordination and use of Road Maintenance personnel and resources to effect emergency restoration of essential public buildings, highway facilities, and utilities damaged or destroyed resulting from a natural disaster or technological hazard.

Situation– Spartanburg County is subject to natural

disasters or technological hazards that could result in the need for the restoration of damaged or destroyed essential facilities and utilities.


Mission– To provide a well organized and equipped

Road Maintenance Service to effectively support the needs of Spartanburg County during any disaster or emergency.


Concept of Operations

1) Activities will be directed and coordinated from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

2) The Coordinator of Road Maintenance Service has the overall responsibility for mission assignments and coordination of the available engineering and construction resources within the county.

3) Each municipality director of utilities is primarily responsible for engineering operations within the limits of the municipality.


Concept of Operations (continued)4) The combined municipalities

engineering resources and those within the county are available to the Coordinator of Road Maintenance Service. They become an integral part of the

Public Works Service resources available for employment in the public interest, with due regard to local needs.

5) State forces used in support of this Plan will be committed on a mission type basis.



6) South Carolina Department of Transportation is responsible for the restoration and repair of state maintained roads and bridges.

7) County Engineering and Road Maintenance Service resources, when available, will support the South Carolina Department of Transportation operations.


ESF 4Fire Service

Purpose– To provide for the coordination and use

of all fire fighting organizations, personnel, and equipment in Spartanburg County during a disaster situation.

Situation– Spartanburg County is subject to

natural disasters or technological hazards that could result in a need for increased Fire Service operations which greatly affect the public health and result in a large number of deaths and/or injuries and damage.

– While Spartanburg County has the capability and adequate resources to meet routine Fire Service needs, during a disaster problems are multiplied and more complex.

ESF 4Fire Service

Situation (continued)– The Spartanburg County Hazardous

Materials Response Team shares the responsibility of maintaining radiological monitoring and decontamination capability with fire services capable of such activities.

– A disaster such as this could tax the capability and resources of the County Fire Service.

ESF 4Fire Service

Mission – To provide a well organized and equipped

fire fighting organization for fire suppression; and if required, provide radiological monitoring and decontamination as well as rescue operations during a disaster situation.

ESF 4Fire Service

Concept of Operations1) Activities will be directed and

coordinated from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

2) Mission assignments are made by the Spartanburg County Fire Service Coordinator.

3) The Fire Chiefs of the various organizations will direct emergency fire fighting operations in their respective areas.

ESF 4Fire Service

Concept of Operations (continued)4) The Spartanburg County Fire

Service Coordinator has overall responsibility for the coordination of fire fighting forces during emergencies and providing decision makers advise on the hazards associated with hazardous materials.

5) Radiological and decontamination activities will be directed from the Spartanburg County EOC.

ESF 4Fire Service


6) State forces used in support of this Annex will be committed on a mission type basis when requested and in accordance with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan, February 1999, as amended.

ESF 4Fire Service

ESF 5Information & Planning

Purpose– To provide for the preparation and

prompt dissemination of official information, instructions, and directions to the public prior to, during, and after disasters.

Situation– In all disaster situations, which Spartanburg

County is subject to, whether natural, man‑made, or major accident, the public information function basically is the same as that which is performed routinely except that problems may be multiplied and more complex.

– All information received before, during, and after a disaster must be compiled, evaluated, and disseminated with the intent that the community survive and recover from that disaster.


Mission– To receive, evaluate, prepare, and

disseminate official emergency information, instructions, and directions to the population of Spartanburg County prior to, during, and after a disaster situation.


Concept of Operations1) Official emergency information will be

released from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) through the PIO to all appropriate news media.

2) In the Spartanburg County EOC, the PIO will coordinate with the appropriate communications and news media personnel to disseminate Emergency Public Information (EPI) in a timely manner.


Concept of Operations (continued)3) All public information releases

containing an official statement from the county government shall carry as a final paragraph the sentence: “This is an official notice to the public from the Office of Emergency Management.”

4) For major accidents and natural disaster information, Station WSPA is designated as the official EAS station for Spartanburg County.


ESF 6Mass Care

Purpose– To organize within Spartanburg

County government the capability to meet basic human needs in a disaster

situation and outline responsibility and policy for

Mass Care operations before, during and after a natural or man-made disaster.

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Situation– When emergencies/disasters cited in the

County Emergency Operation Plan occur, centralized and coordinated Mass Care Action will be required to control response.

Assumptions– Sufficient number of shelter spaces exist

in, or are available to, Spartanburg County; and

– Sufficient food stocks exist in, or are available to, Spartanburg County.

ESF 6Mass Care

Concept of Operations (continued)2) Location of the Mass Care Operations

Center and Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Control of Mass Care operations will be

conducted from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the Judicial Building, 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29301, when conditions warrant the activation of the EOC.

When lesser conditions prevail, operations may be conducted from the appropriate DSS Office within Spartanburg County.

ESF 6Mass Care

Concept of Operations1) Implementation and Control

On notification by the Director of the Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management, or his designee, the Coordinator of the Spartanburg County Mass Care will activate the County Mass Care Section in the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The Mass Care Coordinator or his designee will make response decisions.

ESF 6Mass Care

Concept of Operations (continued)2) Location of the Mass Care Operations

Center and Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Control of Mass Care operations will be

conducted from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the Judicial Building, 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29301, when conditions warrant the activation of the EOC.

When lesser conditions prevail, operations may be conducted from the appropriate DSS Office within Spartanburg County.

ESF 6Mass Care

ESF 7Resource SupportSupply and Procurement

Purpose

– To provide for the coordination necessary to assure effective supply and procurement support of Spartanburg County emergency operations during a disaster situation.

Situation– Disasters (natural, man‑made, or

major accident) may occur in Spartanburg County at any time and create varying degrees of damage, human suffering, injury, death, and destruction of property.


Mission– To provide a trained emergency

supply and procurement organization for the purchase, supply, and delivery of those commodities and services necessary to meet the needs of Spartanburg County during any disaster or emergency.


Concept of Operations1) The Supply and Procurement

Service of Spartanburg County is under the office of the County Administrator with the Spartanburg County Purchasing Director designated as Chief of Supply and Procurement Services.

2) The County Purchasing Director will plan, organize and maintain a supply and procurement program during a disaster period.


Concept of Operations (continued)3) The County Purchasing Director, or his duly

authorized representative, will follow regular supply and procurement procedures in carrying out the responsibility assigned to the Supply and Procurement Service of the county during a disaster or emergency situation.

4) The County Purchasing Director has overall responsibility for the coordination of all personnel required in the procurement of supplies during a disaster period.



5) In the event of a disaster, the Supply and Procurement Service activities will be controlled and coordinated from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the basement of the Spartanburg County Judicial Center at 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, S.C.


ESF 8Medical Service

Purpose– To provide emergency medical care

for the people of Spartanburg County and

– To provide for the coordination and use of all medical resources within and/or made available to Spartanburg County during emergencies resulting from natural disasters or technological hazards.

Situation– In all types of disaster situations, the functions

of Medical Service agencies are basically the same as those performed in normal operations except that problems are multiplied and more complex.

– While Spartanburg County has adequate resources to meet routine medical requirements, a disaster resulting in mass casualties could tax these resources.

– The county must organize all existing resources to provide coordinated medical service during a disaster.


Mission– To provide emergency medical

service during emergencies resulting from natural disasters or technological hazards.


Concept of Operations– Upon notification that a disaster is

imminent, or has occurred, the MS Coordinator will activate the Spartanburg County Medical Service.

– MS operations will be coordinated from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

– The MS Coordinator will assign a representative to the EOC to establish liaison and coordinate requests for support.


ESF 8.1Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance)

Purpose

- To provide for the coordination and use of all ambulance stations, personnel, and equipment in the county during a disaster situation, and

- Employ ambulance assets of mutual aid, State, and Federal resources, as requested.

Situation- Spartanburg County is subject to

natural disasters or technological hazards that

could result in the need for increased ambulance service, and

could greatly affect the public health and result in a large number of deaths and/or injuries.


Situation (continued)- Additionally, the responsibility of

evaluating and reporting the casualty situation to hospital authorities falls within the functional area of the Ambulance Service. A disaster such as this could tax the capability and resources of the Ambulance Service.

- While Spartanburg County has the capability and adequate resources to meet routine ambulance needs, during a disaster problems are multiplied and more complex.


Mission- To provide a trained and well-

equipped organization whose duties are to

locate provide basic and advanced life

support, and transport non‑ambulatory patients

to hospitals or other designated health care facilities.


Concept of Operations1) Activities will be directed and

coordinated from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

2) The Coordinator of Spartanburg County EMS (Ambulance) has the overall responsibility for mission assignments and coordination of ambulance resources during disasters.



3) The Supervisor will direct all operations. The Coordinator of Spartanburg County EMS (Ambulance) will make Mission assignments.

4) Mutual Aid used in support of this plan will be committed on a mission type basis


ESF 8.2Rescue Service

Purpose- To provide for the coordination and

use of all the rescue organizations, personnel, and equipment in the county during a disaster situation and employ rescue assets of mutual aid, State, and Federal resources, as required.

Situation- Spartanburg County is subject to natural

disasters or technological hazards that could result in a need for increased rescue operations greatly affect the public health and result in a large number of deaths and/or injuries.

- While Spartanburg County has the capability and adequate resources to meet routine rescue needs, during a disaster problems are multiplied and more complex.


Situation (continued)- In addition, Spartanburg County

has the responsibility of maintaining a radiological monitoring and reporting capability.

- A disaster such as this could tax the capability and resources of the rescue squads of the County.


Mission- To provide a trained and well‑equipped

organization whose duties are

- to locate, remove, or release persons trapped under debris;

- to administer first aid;

- to transport litter and non‑ambulatory patients to hospitals or other designated health care facilities;

- to recover bodies; and

- to maintain a radiological monitoring and reporting team.


Concept of Operations1) Activities will be directed and coordinated

from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

2) Spartanburg County Emergency Medical Service representative is designated as Coordinator of the County Rescue Service.

3) The Spartanburg County Emergency Medical Service will direct emergency operations.

4) State forces used in support of this Plan will be committed on a mission type basis.


ESF 8.3Emergency Mortuary Service

Purpose- To provide emergency mortuary service

through the coordination and use of resources within Spartanburg County or which may be made available otherwise.

Situation- Spartanburg County is subject to natural

disasters or technological hazards that could result in a large number of fatalities.

- It is felt that while Spartanburg County has adequate resources to meet routine mortuary requirements, a disaster resulting in mass fatalities could expend those resources and the county must organize the available resources to provide a coordinated Emergency Mortuary Service during a disaster.


Mission- To provide emergency mortuary

services during a disaster situation.


Concept of Operations- The Coroner, by law, has the overall

responsibility for the care, identification and disposition of human remains. The organizations listed in this Appendix are to support the County Coroner in meeting these responsibilities.


ESF 10Hazardous Materials

Purpose

- To provide for the coordination of emergency service efforts to cope with an accident involving hazardous materials, which may be released into the environment, posing a health hazard.

Situation- Spartanburg County, because of the

number of hazardous materials used by industries and routes of the various types of transportation transporting hazardous materials, is subject to hazardous materials accidents.

- The county is capable of coping with routine accidents, but a major catastrophic accident could require outside assistance.


Mission- To provide a well organized emergency

service organization to rapidly mobilize and employ, in a coordinated effort, all resources available to contain and neutralize or minimize the disastrous effects of an accident involving hazardous materials.



Mission (continued)

- The resources of industry, local, state, or federal government, separately or in combination, may be required to cope with the emergency, dependent on the magnitude, nature, and area threatened.

Concept of Operations1) Hazardous materials accidents

may result in fire, explosions, radiation dangers, or contamination and toxic fumes. – Fire fighting personnel are generally

accepted as having the greatest expertise and capability to combat these dangers.

– Upon occurrence of a hazardous materials accident/incident, overall control of the situation will be assumed by the fire department chief in whose area the accident occurs.



2) Prior to the arrival of the fire chief, initial control of the situation and assumption of on‑scene commander responsibilities will be assumed by the first emergency service arriving on scene. – The on‑scene commander is authorized to

recommend evacuation of the area if required.

– The fire authority, who is the on‑scene commander, may order an evacuation if necessary.


Concept of Operations (continued)– The Office of Emergency

Management will coordinate evacuation procedures.

– A Forward Command Post will be established to marshal and manage the personnel and material to combat the hazard.




3) The Spartanburg County Hazardous Materials Response Team will respond, upon occurrence of a hazardous materials accident/incident, to assist the fire department incident commander in evaluating the scene to see if the incident requires the use of chemical protective clothing or special containment or control devices.


4) If a state of emergency is declared, the Spartanburg County EOC will be activated to coordinate the efforts of other county, municipal, state and federal agencies, and response personnel. – When evacuation is ordered, refer to ESF

6 for shelter and care of evacuees.

– Accidents/incidents involving radioactive materials will be handled in accordance with Appendix 5, this Annex.


ESF 12Energy

Purpose- To provide for the effective use

of available electric power, natural gas and petroleum products required to meet essential needs, and

- To facilitate restoration of energy systems affected by an emergency or disaster.

Situation- Spartanburg County is subject to many

potential disasters (natural or man made) which could result in routine or massive power outages.

ESF 12Energy

ESF 12Energy

Mission- To provide a well-organized response

to energy outages by rapidly mobilizing and employing, in a coordinated effort, all resources available to minimize the effects of an energy crisis.

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Concept of Operations1) The Spartanburg County Office of

Emergency Management will coordinate the efforts of all supporting departments/ agencies, organizations, and utilities in an effort to ensure operational readiness.

2) Owners and operators of investor-owned (private), and public utilities systems shall be responsible for the activation of plans for appropriate allocation of resources or personnel, equipment and services to maintain or restore utility service under their control.

ESF 12Energy


3) The SCEPD will coordinate with the County Assessor, State Assessment Team (when applicable), and local emergency management officials to develop strategies to respond to an energy crisis.

4) SCEPD will coordinate with investor-owned and operated electric and natural gas utility services to ensure provision and/or restoration of electric services to the public.

ESF 12Energy

ESF 13Law Enforcement

Purpose- To provide for the coordination and

use of all law enforcement personnel and equipment in the county during a disaster situation.



natural disasters or technological hazards that could

result in a need for increased law enforcement

greatly affect the public, and

result in a large number of deaths

and/or injuries.

Situation (continued)

- While Spartanburg County has the capability and adequate resources to meet routine law enforcement needs; during a disaster, problems are multiplied and more complex.



- Additionally, the responsibility for warning the public of impending

disasters coordinating rescue activities, and maintaining a radiological

monitoring and reporting capability fall within the functional areas of law enforcement.

- A disaster could tax the capability and resources of the county.


Mission- To provide a well organized and

equipped law enforcement organization which operates 24 hours per day for

traffic control crime prevention security road blocks warning and radiological monitoring during a

disaster situation.


Concept of Operations1) Activities will be directed and coordinated

from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

– Primary - Spartanburg County Judicial Center.– Alternate - Communications/911 Training Room.

2) The County Sheriff has overall responsibility for the coordination of law enforcement and support forces during a disaster situation.

– State forces used in support of this Plan will be committed on a mission type basis. See Attachment 1.



3) The police chiefs of the various municipalities will direct emergency law enforcement operations in their respective jurisdictions.


ESF 16Emergency Traffic Management

Purpose– To provide for the aggressive

management of evacuating motor vehicle traffic during the threat of, or immediately following, an emergency or disaster incident.


natural disasters or technological hazards that could result in a need for emergency traffic management.

– This function will be planned and executed in a coordinated manner that will ensure the most timely and orderly movement of the impacted populace to an area of safety.



– Priority will be given to students provided school is in session, in accordance with the emergency plans of each County School District, until all students have been transported to their destination.

– In addition, all available resources will be used to provide transportation for non-ambulatory patients, lame, and institutionalized persons and those persons who do not have private means of transportation.



– Vehicles of the county, public, private, and volunteer organizations will be used to the maximum extent possible.

– Ambulance requirements for hospitals and nursing homes will be coordinated through Emergency Medical Service. See ESF 8.


Mission– To provide for coordinated

plans, policies, and actions of county, state and municipal governments to ensure the safe and orderly evacuation of populations affected by all hazards.



Emergency Management will coordinate all emergency traffic management issues before, during, and after any required evacuation.



2) The Spartanburg City Department of Public Safety, County Sheriffs Office, and local municipal law enforcements are responsible for all ESF-16 administrative, management,

planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery activities to include coordinating and maintaining standard operating procedures to support this annex.


Concept of Operations (continued)3) The SCEPD will coordinate all

supporting and other appropriate departments/ agencies and organizations who may support ESF-16. – They will ensure operational readiness

prior to, during or after an incident, emergency, or disaster.



4) The SCEPD will coordinate all supporting Jurisdictional Fire Chiefs will monitor conditions that have the potential to require an evacuation in their jurisdiction.– SCEPD, will coordinate with and

advise local law and emergency enforcement regarding pre-evacuation evacuation, and re-entry tasks.


Concept of Operations (continued)5) The Spartanburg City Department of

Public Safety, County Sheriffs Office, and local municipal law enforcements must develop, maintain, and execute, when required, an evacuation/re-entry traffic management plan designed to permit evacuation of all citizens in affected areas during a prescribed time frame and to facilitate re-entry following the evacuation.


Concept of Operations (continued)6) The Spartanburg City Department of

Public Safety, County Sheriffs Office, and local municipal law enforcements will develop and execute measures intended to gather information on traffic flow and highway usage and disseminate the information to the public through electronic files, government and private television/radio networks, and other suitable methods.


Concept of Operations (continued) 7) State and Federal support will be

committed, as available, on a mission type basis upon request to the State. Requests for use of additional transportation resources will be made through the County EOC.

8) The Transportation Coordinator will activate all county, public, private, and volunteer transportation organizations as required during a disaster period.


ESF 17Animal Emergency Response

Purpose- To provide public information enabling

the majority of animal owners to develop and carry out their own individual emergency response plan under most circumstances.

- To develop back-up support services to assist animal owners when necessary in protecting and caring for their animals during and after disaster.

Purpose (continued)

– To assure veterinary medical care as necessary to protect the animal industry and public health.

– To develop plans dealing with the threat of bio-terrorist attack consistent with overall efforts of homeland defense.



natural disasters, as well as man-made disasters, that may negatively impact the various animal industries/pet population.

– Naturally introduced or intentionally introduced (bio-terrorist) disease may also threaten the animal industry, or zoonosis disease may threaten public health as well as animal health.


Mission- To efficiently engage in response

and recovery efforts that will assure rapid return to economic

soundness of the livestock/pet industry

public health protection as well as the benefit of the

human-animal bond of pets in the human recovery process following a disaster.


Concept of Operations

1) The Spartanburg County Animal Emergency Response Committee (AERC) will coordinate all animal emergency response activities before, during, and after any animal emergency response.



2) The SCEPD will assist the AERC in gathering information from support agencies and other animal related organizations throughout the county concerning their level of preparedness, and level of risk in the face of various emergencies. – With appropriate feedback from local and

county representatives, the SCEPD can compile a status report, which will be provided to the County Administrator and Public Information Officer.


Concept of Operations (continued) 3) Under the general coordination of the AERC,

appropriate agencies/groups will assist animal owners throughout the county in order to provide maximum safety, medical care and to assist in public health protection for the county. – Each agency/organization will operate under their

mandated regulations and will maintain complete administrative and financial control over their activities.

– The Spartanburg County Veterinary liaison officer (Appendix 4) for the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians will arrange to secure temporary licensing for emergency veterinarians invited from out of state to assist in disaster response.


Concept of Operations (continued) 4) Our SCAV district representative, in

partnership with the SC Animal Care and Control Association (SCACCA), will coordinate pet evacuation, sheltering, rescue, medical care, and disposition. In addition, they will develop memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Spartanburg branch of Animal Care and Control.

5) Our SCAV liaisons and district representative, in coordination with the Clemons University Cooperative Extension Service, will oversee equine, livestock, and poultry response. They will develop MOU’s with appropriate livestock related organizations. In addition, they will oversee public health and zoonosis issues



6) AERC, in coordination with appropriate support agencies, will provide limited assistance, if available, to exotic animal owners in case of emergency.– Exotic animal owners are urged to

maintain full preparation and response capabilities, as specialty facilities for their animals may not be available.


Concept of Operations (continued) 7) The AERC will be the point of

contact for all requests for animal related assistance.

8) All agencies are encouraged to maintain their own emergency funds for basic emergency preparedness. – In the event of a major disaster, Clemson

University Foundation will manage a central state emergency fund for donated monies, to be managed by Clemson representatives under the guidance of an advisory board made up of selected representatives


ESF 18Special Needs

Purpose- To provide for planning and

implementation measures to accomplish the long-term prevention or reduction of the adverse impact of natural and man made hazards on the Special Needs population of Spartanburg County.

- The primary objective is to save lives through the utilization of coordinated special needs planning and implementation activities.

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natural disasters or technological hazards that could overwhelm the capabilities of the local government and jurisdictional resources and services. This function will be planned and executed in a coordinated manner that will ensure the most effective emergency response efforts for our impacted special needs populace.

Mission- To provide for coordinated plans,

policies, and actions that will ensure the special needs of people with disabilities are adequately addressed before, during, and after an emergency situation.

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Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating– the efforts of all supporting

departments/ agencies in an effort to ensure operational readiness.

– responsible for coordinating a countywide effort to identify our special needs populace prior to an actual emergency.

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Concept of Operations (continued)2) The Spartanburg County Health

Department is responsible for – providing nursing staff for the

Red Cross shelters and the Special Medical Needs Shelters in the county.

– coordinating limited Mental Health activities and counseling in shelters.

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Concept of Operations (continued)3) Spartanburg County DSS Director

– Coordinates all activities pertaining to the provision of the following services: All county disaster mass care

(sheltering and feeding) operations

Provision of DSS services (upgraded to emergency status).

Provision of support staff for ARC/SMNS shelter operations.

ESF 18Special Needs

Concept of Operations (continued)- Coordinates additional services in

support of the primary responsibilities of the other Mass Care components.

- Administers State and Federal disaster relief programs (when authorized) such as the Food Stamp Program and the Individual and Family Grant Program.

ESF 18Special Needs


Concept of Operations (continued)4) The public information officer

- Ensures the effective dissemination of emergency related information in various forms.

- Allows for effective emergency notification of our special needs population (hearing impaired, vision impaired, etc).

ESF 18Special Needs

Concept of Operations (continued)5) The Piedmont Chapter of the

American Red Cross - manages all ARC disaster shelters

and will be responsible for activities related to provision of the following services within ARC shelters: Internal shelter operations. Registration and Inquiry. Shelter staffing upon opening a

designated shelter or as soon thereafter as practical.

First Aid

ESF 18Special Needs

Concept of Operations (continued)- In the event of a disaster the

ARC will administer authorized ARC disaster relief programs in accordance with the ARC 3000 series protocols.

ESF 18Special Needs

Concept of Operations (continued)6) Transportation Services (Fleet,

Volunteer, other Organizations) – The Transportation Service

Coordinator will coordinate all transportation efforts of our special needs population.

– State and Federal support will be committed, as available, on a mission type basis upon request to the State. Requests for use of additional transportation resources will be made through the County EOC.

ESF 18Special Needs

Concept of Operations (continued)– The Transportation Coordinator

will activate all county, public, private, and volunteer transportation organizations as required during a disaster period. In addition, they will try and ensure that all the necessary steps are taken to ensure the safe transport of our disabled populace.

ESF 18Special Needs

Concept of Operations (continued)7) First Responders

– Local police and fire stations should maintain a list of locations where disabled people live in concentrated numbers such as: senior housing, Section 8 buildings, and board and care facilities.

– In addition, all first responding agencies should train personnel to effectively address the special needs (Appendix A, C, J) of our disabled populace during an emergency situation.

ESF 18Special Needs

Concept of Operations (continued)– Law enforcement is also

responsible for providing security to Red Cross shelters, to include internal shelter law enforcement duties, security planning, and traffic control.

ESF 18Special Needs

Concept of Operations (continued)8) Spartanburg Mental Health

– will activate the Mental Health Disaster Plan upon notification of Director of the Spartanburg County Emergency Preparedness Department, or by other means.

– In collaboration with DSS, Mental Health will conduct crisis counseling for our disabled populace.

ESF 18Special Needs

ESF 19Damage Assessment

Purpose- To provide for the coordination

and utilization of all Damage Assessment personnel in Spartanburg County during any disaster situation; and

- To provide the basis for the Governor of South Carolina to proclaim an emergency or disaster and/or to request Federal assistance.

Situation- Disasters (natural, man‑made, or

major accident) may occur in Spartanburg County at any time and cause varying degrees of damage and destruction.

- A Damage Assessment program is essential in a disaster situation to evaluate the estimated cost of damages and/or loss to property and equipment.


Situation (continued)- Damage Assessment provides the

basis for the Governor of South Carolina to proclaim an emergency or disaster situation and/or to request Federal assistance.


Situation (continued)- Damage information is collected in

three phases: 1) to drive the response process, 2) determine eligibility to federal

disaster aid, and 3) verify the damage in individual

sites.


Situation (continued)- To determine a priority of response

efforts, a Rapid Impact Assessment (RIA) must be promptly carried out to provide the EOC information on

life safety threats major problems, and the status of lifelines, essential

facilities, imminent hazards, and

access routes.


Situation (continued)- A more quantified damage

assessment process is then conducted to determine eligibility for various forms of disaster aid;

- This process is called Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA).


Mission- To provide a detailed appraisal of any

damage sustained as a result of a disaster.


Concept of Operations1) Damage Assessment activities will

be coordinated and directed from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

2) The Damage Assessment Service will be activated at the request of the Emergency Management Director and will assemble at the County Tax Assessor's Office.


Concept of Operations (continued)3) The Spartanburg County Emergency

Management Director will designate the areas to be surveyed, and establish priorities for the collection of damage data. – The Director will maintain a ready file

to be issued to the Chief of Damage Assessment Service prior to their initial reconnaissance.

– The file will consist of maps, Damage Report Forms, and Identification Cards.


Concept of Operations (continued)4) The Damage Assessment service will

determine the type of destruction and the area(s) involved. – Any additional assistance needed to collect

the required data will be requested through the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center.

– Photographs and sketches will be used whenever practical to validate the written reports.

5) The Damage Assessment service will coordinate their collection effort with representatives from the county utility companies.


ESF 20Mental Health

ESF 20Mental Health

Purpose– To organize within Spartanburg

County government the capability to meet the basic human needs of persons experiencing extreme emotional/ psychological stress in a disaster situation.

– To outline responsibilities and policy established for mental health service operations before, during, and after a natural disaster or technological hazard.

Situation– During and following a natural disaster

or technological hazard, some individuals or families, having experienced extreme emotional/ psychological stress, will require emergency Mental Health services.

– These services can be administered at the disaster site, shelter site, medical facility, school, disaster assistance center, mental health office, or other designated area.

ESF 20Mental Health

Mission– To coordinate the mental health

resources available to Spartanburg County through the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center for treatment of persons experiencing extreme emotional/psychological post disaster stress.

ESF 20Mental Health

Concept of Operations1) On notification by the Director of the

Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management that a disaster is imminent or has occurred, the Director of the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center will activate its disaster plan and staff appropriate disaster service sites.

2) If notification is received by the Mental Health Center from any other source, the County Office of Emergency Management will be contacted to verify that an emergency exists.

ESF 20Mental Health

Concept of Operations (continued)3) Control of operations will be

conducted from the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center or as designated by the Director of the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, in consultation with the Spartanburg County Emergency Management Director.

ESF 20Mental Health

Concept of Operations (continued)4) If the Mental Health Center

Emergency Operations Center is not co‑located with the County Office of Emergency Management, the Mental Health Center shall assign a liaison to be present in the Spartanburg County EOC.

ESF 20Mental Health

ESF 21Disaster Recovery

Purpose- To establish policies and procedures

to be executed following an emergency to ensure that the community recovers as quickly as possible.


natural disasters or technological hazards that could overwhelm the capabilities of the local government and jurisdictional resources and services.

- This function will be planned and executed in a coordinated manner that will ensure effective recovery efforts.


Mission- To provide for coordinated plans,

policies, and actions of county, state and municipal governments to ensure safe and effective recovery efforts in the affected or disaster area.


Concept of Operations1) Immediately following the

disaster, recovery operations begin. Each political jurisdiction, agency, and department within Spartanburg County will coordinate its efforts to restore services.

2) An evacuation may be ordered by the Governor or local government. – Re-entry into evacuated area will be

conducted in accordance with (IAW) Appendix 2, Re-entry.


Concept of Operations (continued)3) An initial damage assessment will

be conducted during the response phase and findings will be reported to the SEOC as soon as possible. – The damage assessment will be the

basis to determine what state and/or federal assistance will be needed.

– During the recovery phase, a more detailed damage assessment will be completed.

– See the Spartanburg EOP, Annex T, Damage Assessment and the State Recovery Plan.


Concept of Operations (continued)4) The first priority of recovery

operations will be continuing search and rescue and medical assistance if necessary, while providing for basic human needs and restoration of essential life support systems. – The second priority will be long-

term restoration of the infrastructure and economic viability of the area.


Concept of Operations (continued)5) Requests for assistance, manpower

or resources of any kind will be requested through the EOC. – Any deviation from this procedure will delay

getting needed assistance or resources. 6) If the emergency exceeds local

capabilities, the Emergency Preparedness (EP) Coordinator will request assistance from the state government, who may in turn request assistance for the federal government. – If the extent of the damage warrants, the

state may request a Federal Disaster Declaration.


Concept of Operations (continued)7) For federally declared disasters, the

local, state, and federal government may establish DRCs. – See the State Recovery Plan, Section

X., D. DRCs, page 43 for details on the purpose, setting up, and staffing of a DRC.

– See also Appendix 3, Federal Assistance, this annex.

8) All donations of relief supplies are to be referred to the Donated Resources Director at the County EOC


ESF 22Debris Management

Purpose- To provide policies and guidance

for the removal of debris caused by a major disaster.


Situation• Natural and manmade disasters precipitate

a variety of debris (Appendix A) that include, but are not limited to, such things as trees, sand, gravel, building construction material, vehicles, personal property, and hazardous materials.

• The quantity and type of debris generated from any particular disaster will be a function of the location and kind of event experienced, as well as its magnitude, duration, and intensity.


Situation• The quantity and type of debris generated,

its location, and the size of the area over which it is dispersed will have a direct impact on the type of collection and disposal methods utilized to address the debris problem, associated costs incurred, and how quickly the problem can be addressed.

• In a major or catastrophic disaster, many state agencies and local governments will have difficulty in locating staff, equipment, and funds to devote to debris removal, in the short-term as well as long-term.

Assumptions– A natural disaster that requires the

removal of debris from public or private lands and waters could occur at any time.

– The amount of debris resulting from an event or disaster could exceed the local government’s ability to dispose of it.


Assumptions (continued)– If the disaster requires, the Governor

would declare a state of emergency that authorizes the use of State resources to assist in the removal and disposal of debris.

– In the event Federal resources are required, the Governor would request through FEMA a Presidential Disaster Declaration

– Private contractors will play a significant role in the debris removal, collection, reduction, and disposal process.


Assumptions (continued)– The debris management program

implemented by the local government will be based on the waste management approach of

reduction reuse reclamation resource recovery incineration, and land filling.


Mission– To facilitate and coordinate the

management of debris following a disaster in order to

mitigate against any potential threat to lives, health, safety, and welfare of the impacted citizens,

expedite recovery efforts in the impacted area, and

address any threat of significant damage to public property.


Concept of Operations1) Emergency Operations Center

Activation – Office of Emergency Management will

activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

– Public Works will create the Debris Management Task Force (DMTF) and identify specific duties and responsibilities.

– The EOC Director or his designated representative in conjunction with Public Works will determine the extent of damage and resulting debris and issue appropriate directives to implement this annex.


Concept of Operations (continued)2) Estimating the Type and Amount of

Debris– Designate public works personnel to

determine the estimated amount of debris generated as soon as possible.

– Define the estimating methods to be used. One method to estimate debris is to conduct a drive through “windshield” damage assessment and estimate the amount of debris visually.

– Another method is an aerial assessment by flying over the area using State Police and/or National Guard helicopters and Civil Air Patrol reconnaissance flights.


Concept of Operations (continued)– The damaged area can be assessed either

visually or using aerial photography. – Once the area has been assessed, actions

can be taken to implement Phase I, debris clearing procedures, and institute requests for additional State or Federal assistance.


Concept of Operations (continued)3) Site Selection Priorities

– Determine the number of Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction (TDSR) sites and location of these sites for the collection and processing of debris.

– Prioritize which sites will be opened based on the amount of debris estimated.

– First Priority: Pre-determined TDSR sites

– Second Priority: Public property within the damaged area

– Last Priority: Private property


ESF 23Hazard Mitigation

Purpose- To provide for coordinated hazard mitigation

planning and implementation measures to accomplish the long-term prevention or reduction of the adverse impact of natural and man made hazards on the citizens of Spartanburg County.

- This ESF addresses mitigation as a long term, on going process, and identifies planning and implementation procedures applicable to both pre-incident and post-incident situations.

Purpose (continued)– The primary mitigation objective is

to save lives and reduce property damage through the utilization of coordination hazard mitigation planning and implementation activities.


Situation– Our current Hazard Analysis

indicates we are vulnerable and at risk from hazards that have caused, or have the potential for causing loss of lives, personal injuries, and/or extensive property damage. We have suffered incidents, emergencies, and disasters in the past and are still vulnerable and at risk from future similar occurrences.


Situation (Continued)– Our area of responsibility consists of the

unincorporated area of Spartanburg County and the Participating Municipalities. Within these areas, we will collect vulnerability and risk data, and conduct damage assessment operations.

– Our local HMT will be formed, as required, and will operate under the leadership of our Hazard Mitigation Coordinator (HMC).

– Our local Hazard Analysis has been developed and is current.


Assumptions– Exposure to risk from hazards exists

whether or not an incident actually occurs.

– The adverse impact of hazards can be directly affected by hazard mitigation actions accomplished prior to occurrence of an emergency situation.

– Effective post-event mitigation actions can also reduce the risk of repeat disasters.


Assumptions (continued)– Hazard mitigation planning and

implementation activities are an on-going program/process and are an integral and complimentary part of our comprehensive emergency management program.


Assumptions (continued)– Mitigation actions to save lives

and reduce damages can be achieved through properly coordinated group efforts.

– These efforts will require the cooperation of various levels of government and will be enhanced by the involvement and partnership of talented individuals with expertise in varying disciplines from both the public and private sectors.


Assumptions (continued)– The effective, long-term

reduction of risks is a goal and responsibility shared by all residents.


Mission– State and local governments are

responsible to lessen the effects of disasters by

Implementing appropriate pre‑ disaster and post‑disaster actions, and

employing hazard analyses to determine action(s) appropriate to mitigate or avoid hazards.


Mission (continued)– Based on the vulnerability of

Spartanburg County to natural and technological hazards, when a natural disaster occurs county authorities implement the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Plan to include mitigation procedures.


Concept of Operations1) This ESF is not intended to

describe in detail all aspects of our mitigation program. – The achievement of hazard

mitigation objectives is a high governmental priority, and all departments will seek out and implement risk reduction measures.



Concept of Operations (continued)2) The Hazard Mitigation Coordinator

(HMC) is responsible for the coordination of all mitigation activities of this jurisdiction. – To achieve mitigation objectives, the

HMC will be assisted by a HMT composed of public and private sector partners that represent the local population.

Concept of Operations (continued)3) The data collection process

described in this annex provides a systematic means to identify hazards and assess their impact on this jurisdiction and will facilitate the development and maintenance of our local Hazard Analysis.


Concept of Operations (continued)4) The Hazard Mitigation Team Report

described in this annex provides a means to develop a multi-disciplined, on-going mitigation planning and implementation process and facilitates the development and maintenance of our Mitigation Action Plan.


Concept of Operations (continued)5) Consistent with capabilities, the

Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management and the HMT will provide coordination, technical assistance, and guidance to help achieve effective risk reduction objectives.

6) The mitigation, planning, and implementation process is intended to facilitate the identification and implementation of appropriate mitigation actions.


ESF 24Evacuation

Purpose– To establish responsibility,

policy, and procedure to evacuate all or part of the population from any stricken or threatened disaster area within the county to locations providing relative safety and shelter.

ESF 24Evacuation

Situation– There are several emergency situations

that may require an evacuation of part or all of the county.

– Small‑scale localized evacuations may be needed as a result of flood, hazardous material accident, fire, or transportation accident.

– Mass evacuation could be required in the event of the threat of enemy attack (terrorism).

Situation (continued)– It is assumed that the public

will receive and understand official information related to evacuation.

– The public will act in its own interest and evacuate dangerous areas when advised to do so.

– If necessary, local authorities will carry out mandatory evacuation.

ESF 24Evacuation

Situation (continued)– Only the Governor can "direct and

compel" an evacuation. – A local governing body (municipal

or county) can "recommend" an evacuation as opposed to "ordering" an evacuation.

– Authorized fire authority representatives having jurisdiction have the power to direct evacuation of hazardous areas in performance of their duty.

ESF 24Evacuation

ESF 24Evacuation

Mission– To provide for an orderly and

coordinated evacuation of the population should the need arise because of enemy attack (terrorism), natural disaster, or technological hazard.

Concept of Operations1) The chief executive of local government

through the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) exercises initial direction and control of the function of evacuation.

2) If deemed necessary, the Governor may order evacuation of selected areas, regardless of the action taken or contemplated by local officials. – If such a decision is made, he orders

implementation of the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan to augment local emergency operations.

ESF 24Evacuation

ESF 25Terrorism

Purpose– To provide basic guidance for

dealing with the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from any act of terrorism within Spartanburg County.

Mission– To establish the policies and

procedures that will prevent or minimize

terrorist activities assist in the apprehension

the persons responsible for the incident, and

maximize the effectiveness of the Spartanburg County response to, and recovery from a terrorist incident.

ESF 25Terrorism

SituationSpartanburg County is vulnerable to two different types of terrorism:

• Domestic terrorism is characterized by acts of terror or violence against individuals. Examples of domestic terrorism would include both small and large-scale shooting incidents, gang violence, and bomb threats against local facilities.

• Acts of terror or violence against the nation or large segments of the national population characterize international or organized terrorism. Examples would include the spread of computer viruses and the destruction of national targets (such as the 1991 and 2001 World Trade Center incidents).

ESF 25Terrorism

Assumptions– The quickly escalating,

multi-agency nature of the response to a terrorist incident will require a higher level of coordination and organization than is typical with a response to most other types of incidents

ESF 25Terrorism

Major Assumptions (continued)– No single agency at the local,

state, federal, or private-sector level possesses the authority and expertise to act unilaterally on many difficult issues that may arise in response to a threat or act of terrorism, particularly if WMD are involved.

ESF 25Terrorism

Major Assumptions (continued)– An act of terrorism,

particularly an act directed against a large population center within Spartanburg County involving WMD, will produce major consequences that would immediately overwhelm the capabilities of local, state, and federal governments.

ESF 25Terrorism

Major Assumptions (continued)- Local, state and federal decision-making

and emergency response personnel will coordinate responsibilities such as

controlling access to the incident area

targeting public information messages,

assigning operational sectors for responding agencies, and

assessing potential effects on the population and the environment.

ESF 25Terrorism

Major Assumptions (continued)– Responsible training and

implementation of established counter-terrorist procedures can reduce the effects of terrorism.

– Local agencies should have the capability to manage the initial crisis and consequence responses to a threat or an actual terrorist incident.

ESF 25Terrorism

Major Assumptions (continued)– From the initial notification,

from the police department or sheriff’s department, until the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) or FBI arrives to assume command of the Crisis Management Operations, police/sheriff’s department will take the lead role.

ESF 25Terrorism

Major Assumptions (continued)– In this capacity, they must

implement crime scene protection as well as provide for the public health and safety and protect the area from additional damage.

ESF 25Terrorism

Concept of Operations1) Crisis Management

the law enforcement response to the causes of terrorist incidents, terrorists, and their weapons

includes measures to identify, acquire, and plan for the use of resources needed to anticipate, isolate, prevent, and/or resolve a threat or act of terrorism. Please note the following threat levels and recommended actions.

ESF 25Terrorism

ESF 25Terrorism

Concept of Operations (continued)2) Consequence Management

addresses the effects of terrorist threats or incidents on people, property and communities

includes measures to protect public health and safety, restore essential government services, and provide emergency relief to governments, businesses, and individuals affected by the consequences of terrorism

ESF 25Terrorism

ESF 26Radiological Protection

Purpose- To provide the coordination

necessary to ensure an effective Radiological Protection program within Spartanburg County in order to minimize the:

effects of fallout radiation hazards from a nuclear terrorist attack in terms of injury and loss of life.

exposure of citizens and emergency workers in the event of a release of radioactive materials from a technological accident.

Situation– In the event of a nuclear attack

on the United States, the population of Spartanburg County could be exposed to high levels of ionizing radiation, causing illness and death to a large percentage of the population.

– This attack could occur with or without warning.


Situation (continued)– Residents of Spartanburg County

could also be exposed to radiation as a result of a release from a nuclear facility or from a transportation or industrial accident involving radioactive materials.


Mission- To provide a well organized and

effective radiological protection system in the event a technological accident involving radioactive materials or a nuclear attack on the United States , with or without warning, should occur.


Mission (continued)- The objectives of radiological

protection in Spartanburg County are to:

– Minimize the effects of nuclear radiation on the people and their resources.

– Provide a system for analyzing and reporting dose and dose rates for exposure guidance.

– Provide for the decontamination and restoration of vital facilities and for recovery.


Concept of Operations1) Should a nuclear attack occur on

the United States, with or without warning, it will be the responsibility of the Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management Director to provide for an effective Radiological Protection Service.


Concept of Operations (continued)2) Radiological service will be

comprised of a County Radiological Protection staff who will function from the Spartanburg County EOC, a shelter monitoring capability in each shelter, and a self‑support monitoring capability for emergency service organizations and vital facilities.


Concept of Operations (continued)3) Radiological operations will be time

phased in the following categories:– Pre-Disaster ‑ A time for planning,

training, and developing the Radiological Protection Service

– Increased readiness ‑ A time when attack is expected, and accelerated manning, training, and crisis relocation should take place.

– Recovery ‑A time when re-establishment of vital facilities may begin.


Concept of Operations (continued)4) The total Radiological Service will

be coordinated and directed by the Spartanburg County Radiological Protection Officer.

5) The Spartanburg County Radiological Protection Officer and the Radiological Training Officer will be responsible for the training of radiological personnel.


Concept of Operations (continued)6) Radiation Detection instruments

will be stored and distributed in accordance with Appendix 1

7) State support of this Annex will be in accordance with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan, September 1997, as amended.


ESF 27War

Purpose– To achieve maximum

survival of life and preservation of property in the event of a nuclear attack.

ESF 27War

Situation (International)

– Other nations have the capability to launch nuclear attacks against the United States.

– Several potential enemies have created the means for protecting their people, in the event of a nuclear war, by having developed a vast network of nuclear fallout shelters and providing for the relocation of the population from potential nuclear target areas.

ESF 27War

Situation (National)– Nuclear war is the greatest emergency that can

affect the United States.– Population Protection is the core of Emergency

Preparedness. There are two basic strategies for protecting the population from nuclear attack

– In-Place Protection: Provides the population with the "best available" fallout shelter, at or near their home or place of employment, in the event of an attack with little or no warning. ("In‑Place Protection" was formerly known as "Community Shelter Plan [CSP]").

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Situation (National) Continued– Crisis Relocation: Provides for the

relocation of the population from probable nuclear target areas (Risk Areas) to probable non‑target areas (Host Areas) during a period of increased international tension. The assumption is made that a nuclear attack would occur after a period of increased international tension rather than by a surprise attack, allowing time for Crisis Relocation to be completed prior to an attack.

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Situation (State)– The Department of Defense has identified

potential target areas within South Carolina. See Appendix 1, South Carolina Risk/Host Map.

– Potential target areas are identified by target classes as follows:

• ICBM silos and launch control centers.• Other Army, Navy, Air Force facilities and

complexes.• Key military‑support industries.• Political infra‑structures.• Ports and port facilities.• Petroleum refineries. • Electric power generating facilities. • Chemical industry facilities.

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Situation (Local)– It is assumed that no potential nuclear attack

target is located in Spartanburg County.– In‑Place Protection

• The Spartanburg County In‑Place Protection Plan, including the latest update, is maintained in the Spartanburg County Emergency Preparedness Department.

• Supporting "camera‑ready" Emergency Public Information (EPI) for In‑Place Protection has been prepared and is also maintained in the Spartanburg County Emergency Preparedness Department.

Crisis Relocation• At present, Spartanburg County is not

involved in Crisis Relocation.

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Major Assumptions– A nuclear attack can be made

against the United States.– A nuclear attack against the United

States may occur after several days or more of intense international crisis, or by surprise.

– No potential nuclear attack target is located in Spartanburg County.

– The Federal Government will establish resource mobilization and economic stabilization and controls.

Major Assumptions (continued)

– Constraints imposed on industry, business and other organizations will be financially redressed through federally supported economic programs.

– South Carolina will initiate resource and economic stabilization controls to provide for the needs of the State, which are not met by Federal actions.

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Major Assumptions (continued)

– In‑Place Protection will be utilized in the event of a nuclear attack on the United States with little or no warning; or, if an attack occurs at any time during the Crisis Relocation period.

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Mission– Spartanburg County must

organize all available resources to provide effective Population Protection for the residents and property in the county during periods of international crisis.

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Concept of Operations– If an attack should occur, all

actions will be carried out under the Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Plan.

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Emergency Operations Plan

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