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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE CONTINUITY PLAN APPROVALS ................................................... 1
HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN ............................................ 2
I.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................................................................... 2
II.
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 3
III.
PURPOSE & ASSUMPTIONS .......................................................................................... 3
IV.
APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE ......................................................................................... 4
V.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................ 5
VI.
AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES ................................................................................ 6
VII. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 7
A.
Phase I: Readiness and Preparedness .............................................................................................. 7
B.
Phase II: Activation and Relocation.................................................................................................. 7
C.
Phase III: Continuity Operations ..................................................................................................... 10
D.
Phase IV: Reconstitution ................................................................................................................. 12
VIII. CONTINUITY PLANNING PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES ...........................................13
IX.
LOGISTICS ......................................................................................................................13
X.
COOP MAINTANANCE ...................................................................................................14
XI
ANNEXES TO AGENCY CONTINUITY PLANS ..............................................................16
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HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE CONTINUITY PLAN APPROVALS
The Hoopa Valley Tribe adopted a Constitution and Bylaws (Tribal Constitution)
on June 20, 1972 which was approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on
August 18, 1972 and ratified by Congress on October 31, 1988, and the purpose of
the Tribal Constitution is to protect and promote the interests of the Hoopa Valley
Indians. The Hoopa Valley Tribal Council is the governing body of the Hoopa
Valley Tribe pursuant to Article V of the Tribal Constitution and in accordance
with requirement 44 CFR 201.4(c)(6) the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council has
adopted by tribal resolution number 16-XXX, dated XXXX, XX, XXXX, the
approved Hoopa Valley Tribal, Continuity of Operations Plan.
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Ryan Jackson, Chairman
Hoopa Valley Tribal Council Members
Leilani Pole, Council Woman
Hostler/ Matilton District
Joseph LeMieux, Councilman
Campbell Field
Diana Ferris-McCovey, Councilwoman
Norton Field
Oscar Billings,Vice Chairman
Agency Field
Shane McCullough, Councilman
Soctish/ Chenone District
Vivenna Orcutt, Councilwoman
Mesket Field
Gary Risling, Councilman
Bald Hills District
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HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Hoopa Valley Tribal Government along with The Hoopa Valley Tribes Office of Emergency
Services considers a fast response to an emergency event critical to the health and safety of
tribal members as well as the sustainable of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. In order to ensure a quick
response and ensure that all essential functions can be performed by the Tribal Government it
has been decided to develop a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the Hoopa Valley
Government. The Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), as defined in the National Continuity
Policy Implementation Plan (NCPIP) and the National Security Presidential Directive51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-20 (NSPD-51 /HSPD-20), will be referenced for the
development of this plan, is an effort within individual Hoopa Tribal executive departments,
agencies, and programs to ensure that Essential Functions continue to be performed during a
wide range of emergencies, including localized acts of nature, accidents, and technological or
attack-related emergencies.
The main purpose of the COOP is to ensure a fast response to an emergency event to get
essential functions up and running for an individual department or the entire Tribal Government.
To do this a set of policies and procedures have been developed so that each department can
describe their plan to reestablish operations if an emergency threatens. This COOP identify
each departments essential functions, and then develops a four-part plan to ensure continuing
functions. These four parts are: Phase I: Readiness and Preparedness, Phase II Activation and
Relocation, Phase III: Continuity Operations, and Phase IV: Reconstruction. The Hoopa Valley
Tribe COOP contains key elements of emergency actions, operations and procedures by
incorporating these basic elements.
1. Identify lines of succession and delegation of authorities
2. Determine essential functions, records, communications, facilities, and human
resources that will need to be maintained or quickly reestablished operations so that
the Hoopa Valley Tribe can maintain all functional operations
3. Determine best way to reconstitute operations with line of succession and
successors for key personnel to ensure full departmental functions
4. Determine a test, training, and exercise regime to ensure that the COOP is up to
date an actionable in the face of an emergency
The Continuity of Operations Plan is a continual process and is considered a living document.
As the Tribal government and its departments grow and change over time so must the COOP.
To this end a plan for update and maintenance has also been developed to keep the COOP
active and viable.
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II. INTRODUCTION
The Hoopa Valley Tribe and its departments have essential functions and services it
needs to perform in order to maintain a level of service. In the event of an emergency,
these essential functions can be disrupted can disrupt those function. These essential
functions and services must either be maintained through the emergency or quickly
reestablished shortly into the lifecycle of the emergency. This quick resumption of
functions and services is to reduce and help mitigate the impact of an emergency on the
tribal members, facilities, other individuals, and the overarching mission of the Hoopa
Valley Tribal government. To achieve this goal, the Hoopa Valley Tribal Government
has developed a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
This COOP development is driven by the National Continuity Policy; National Security
Presidential Directive-51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-20 (NSPD-51/HSPD20), directive issued in May of 2007. This directive to help establish and maintain a
comprehensive and effective method to ensure the preservation of Government under
the constitution and the ability to continue to perform National Essential Functions
regardless of the conditions.
In addition to complying with National Continuity Policy it is “The elected leadership of
each jurisdiction is legally responsible for ensuring that necessary and appropriate
actions are taken to protect people and property from the consequences of
emergencies and disasters.” Meaning that a COOP plan is simply a good practice for All
aspects of the Tribal government as well as local businesses to develop an overall
continuity framework that will allow for a way to protect Health and safety, vulnerable
populations, resources and infrastructure.
III. PURPOSE & ASSUMPTIONS
A. Purpose
The purpose of this COOP is to describe how the Hoopa Valley Tribe and its
departments will continue to operate in the event an emergency incapacitates one or
more tribal governmental functions or departments. These emergencies have been
listed and prioritized in the Hoopa Valley Tribe Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (2014)
and the Hoopa Valley Threat Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) (2015)
(see Annex A). Mandated by the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council and in accordance
with guidelines established by Continuity Guidance Circular 1, Continuity Guidance
for Non-Federal Entities (States, Territories, Tribal, and Local Government
Jurisdictions and Private Sector Organizations), this document will:
5. Identify lines of succession and delegation of authorities
6. Determine essential functions, records, communications, facilities, and human
resources that will need to be maintained or quickly reestablished operations so that
the Hoopa Valley Tribe can maintain all functional operations
7. Determine best way to reconstitute operations with line of succession and
successors for key personnel to ensure full departmental functions
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8. Determine a test, training, and exercise regime to ensure that the COOP is up to
date an actionable in the face of an emergency
This COOP allows the Hoopa Valley Tribal Government to provide critical services if
threatened or impacted by any natural hazard through the 4 main phases.
Phase I: Readiness and Preparedness
Phase II Activation and Relocation
Phase III: Continuity Operations
Phase IV: Reconstruction
These phases are described in detail in the update Hoopa Valley Tribe Emergency
Operations Plan.
B. Assumptions
The Hoopa Valley Tribe Continuity of Operations Plan is based on the following
assumptions:
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Emergencies or threats may affect the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s ability to
provide essential departmental services and to provide support to other
agencies
Personnel and other resources from Hoopa Valley Tribe’s affected
departments will be made available to continue essential departmental
services
Emergencies and threats will be prioritized based upon their perceived
impact on operations and the public
An emergency may require the transfer of essential services to other
personnel and possibly relocation sites
Staff levels may be significantly reduced. The lives of staff may be lost
due to significant mortality associated with injury or disease
Remaining workers may be psychologically affected by disaster, disease,
family concerns, concerns about economic loss or fear
Information and communications systems that support essential functions
during normal day to day operations may not be available
If an emergency occurs during business hours, any building impacted will
be evacuated according to the building’s facility evacuation plan
In compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS),
and Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) - 5, all COOP
program activities shall incorporate the principles of the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS)
The Hoopa Valley Tribe COOP, which is applicable too all-hazards or threats, has been
developed to ensure that the Hoopa Valley Tribe is prepared to provide critical services
in an event that has threatened, diminished or incapacitated Hoopa Valley Tribe
operations.
IV. APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE
A. Applicability
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The Hoopa Valley Tribal Council has reviewed and approved this plan for operational
activities during emergency/disaster events. This plan is designed to reduce/minimize
loss of essential services by the Hoopa Valley Tribal Government until normal operations
can be restored. This plan is intended for all emergency circumstances, from short term
localized issues to long enduring regional/national emergencies that can impact only a
single department or the entire Tribal government and departments. This includes all
natural, technological, and man-made events/disasters as described in Annex A. This
plan is intended to compliment the Hoopa Valley Tribe Emergency Operations Plan.
B. Scope
The intent of the Hoopa Valley Tribe COOP is to ensure that resources, personnel and
therefore capability exists to continue essential functions of Tribal government and Tribal
departments in the event of an emergency event. To do this the COOP will:
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Identify and ensure essential functions operations for each Department of the
Hoopa Valley Tribal government to mitigate disruptions to operations
Establish Delegation of Authority and lines of succession for each department
Identify all personnel needed to perform essential functions
Determine and protect critical documents, equipment, and other defined assets
for all essential functions per department
Identify possible alternate locations for each department to continue operations
Reduce potential loss of life, damages, and losses while minimizing disruptions
to operations
Identify means of communication internal to each Tribal Department, between
Tribal departments, with other non-tribal entities and the public
Help establish the ability to resume full operations in a timely manner from an
emergency event
Allow Tribal departments with required essential functions to be operating from
an alternate location within twelve (12) hours of the emergency event onset and
for a period of up to thirty (30) days
Determine a plan of action for any limitations or vulnerabilities that may be
uncovered in the COOP development process
Establish requirements for development, maintenance and biannual review of the
COOP
V. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The identification and prioritization is one of the main components of COOP planning as it
establishes Tribal department functions that must be maintained during an emergency when
resources may be scarce. The Hoopa Valley Tribe recognizes its commitment to Tribal and
community members to ensure that essential operational functions are maintained in the event
of an emergency. Departmental Essential functions are broken down into the following
categories:
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Category 1: Services that cannot be interrupted
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Category 2: Services that must be operational as soon as possible but no later than
twelve (12) hours after event
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Category 3: Services that can be restored after twelve (12) hours and may be
considered non-essential and not restored until after the event
Categories 1 and 2 are considered essential functions while category 3 are determined based
on type of services and allowable time of disruption.
All Tribal Government Departments are identified on the Hoopa Valley Tribal Government
Organization Chart in Annex B. Each department will review their organizational missions and
determine those that are essential. Misidentification or failing to identify a department as
essential could hinder the Hoopa Valley Tribal Government from providing essential service.
The Hoopa Valley Tribe has had each department identify and prioritize essential functions in
Annex C as well as the timelines, critical personnel, and resources to do these critical functions.
VI. AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES
The Hoopa Valley COOP has been developed with the full endorsement of the Hoopa Valley
Tribal Council, Hoopa Valley Tribe Office of Emergency Services. The COOP as defined in
defined in The National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan (NCPIP) and the National
Security Presidential and Directive-51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-20 (NSPD-51
/HSPD-20) will be referenced for the development of this plan.
The Constitution and Bylaws of The Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe and Compact of Self
Governance between The Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe and The United States of America ensure
the allowance of designation of temporary locations for Tribal Government Departments as well
as allow for designation of authority for all departments.
Multiple reference documents were used in the development plan but below are the two main
resources used.
A listing of available FEMA COOP documents can be found here:
https://www.fema.gov/continuity-operations
A listing of the State of California’s COOP documents can be found here:
http://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/planning-preparedness/continuity-planning
The Hoopa Valley COOP complies with applicable Tribal Council regulations, Executive
Order(s), State Regulations, and County Ordinances. Please see Annex D for a complete listing
Authorities and References.
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VII.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
The intent of the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s continuity plan is intended to ensure the continuation or
rapid resumption of essential functions in the aftermath of an emergency. Hoopa Valley Tribe
has endeavored to develop National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident
Command System (ICS) compliant processed determination of the best course of action. This
section explains how Hoopa Valley Tribe will implement its Continuity Plan including the plans to
address each critical continuity element.
There are four phases to the continuity implementation process.
A. Phase I: Readiness and Preparedness
B. Phase II: Activation and Relocation
C. Phase III: Continuity Operations
D. Phase III: Reconstitution (end of event/return to normal operations)
The intent of the concept of operations is to plan for longer term (greater than twelve (12) hours)
situations where access to facilities will be barred due to emergency events. The plan will
include the key personnel, critical documents and equipment, communications, and if necessary
alternate locations so that essential services may be continued. The alternate locate if deemed
necessary will support key staff for up to thirty (30) days including communications, IT support,
supplies and materials in a secure environment.
A.
PHASE I: READINESS AND PREPAREDNESS
Readiness is the ability of an organization to respond effectively to any event that
threatens its ability to continue mission-critical functions and services. To this end the
Hoopa Valley Tribe has produced a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (2014), Community
Wildland Fire Protection Plan (CWPP) (2015), Threat Hazard Identification and Risk
Assessment (THIRA) (2015), and are in the process of updating the Emergency
Operations Procedures (EOP). These plans were developed to continue readiness,
preparedness and mitigation activities so that the Hoopa Valley Tribe can respond to and
event with a best course of action. This COOP has taken into account these documents in
developing Hoopa Valley Tribes complete concept of operations.
B.
PHASE II: ACTIVATION AND RELOCATION
Emergency events that would trigger the continuity plan can occur at any time. Hoopa
Valley Tribe Departmental employees may be affected at work or away from work when
the COOP is activated. The activation may involve the closing of any individual or multiple
buildings which would require the relocation of essential services.
1. Decision Process
a. If an event occurs that impacts a department to the extent that it cannot
perform its essential functions, the Departments COOP will be activated
by the appropriate Department head or designee.
b. If the event that situation effects the entire Hoopa Valley Reservation the
Tribal Chairman or designee will activate all Tribal Department COOPs.
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c. If advanced warning is provided of a potential event the COOP can be
implemented. This will be communicated to the appropriate Department
Heads by the Tribal Chairman or designee.
If a department’s facilities are nonfunctional the department will be relocated
according to locations listed in Annex E: Alternate Facilities, so the department
can continue with essential functions.
2. Alert, Notification, and Implementation Process
Once the decision has been made to activate the COOP for a Hoopa Valley Tribe
Department(s). The department heads or his/her designee will follow the
departmental Emergency Action Plan (EAP) if available (See Annex O for a EAP
template).
The Department Head and designated staff are responsible for notifications of
Department employees for both activation and deactivation of the continuity plan.
Employees will be notified using best available method (telephone, cellular
phone, two-way radio, text and/or email) of any change in status of the COOP.
Department employees will be based on their roles in the essential functions.
Employees involved in Category 1 or 2 essential functions will be notified first.
All other Department employees will be contacted secondarily. See Annex F for
the key department personal and contact information.
3. Leadership
Lines of Succession/Delegations of Authority:
Each Tribal Department will identify the lines of succession (Three deep if
possible). This will allow each Department to manage its essential functions in
case there is a disruption in the Department Hierarchy. The succession will occur
if the Key person for that Department/Function is unavailable or incapacitated.
See Annex G for the Listing of the Lines of Succession. The defined Department
head is the delegated person of authority with the Tribal Chairman having
authority over all departments. See Annex B for the full Organizational Chart
listing by Department and Annex H for the listing of Delegations of Authority for
each Department.
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Devolution:
In a worst case scenario, the Tribal Departments leadership is incapacitated and
therefore operations of essential functions must be taken over by another Tribal
Department or the Tribal Council. The Hoopa Valley Tribal Council has
overarching authority to transfer and delegate authority for the Tribal Government
and all departments. The intent for the COOP is to facilitate devolution planning
following the constitution and bylaws of the Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe.
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5. Continuity Facilities/Relocation
Relocation of facilities to allow for continuing essential functions is a critical step
in the continuity plan. Each department will identify alternate operating facilities
as part of their COOP planning and discuss/prepare all personnel for the
eventuality of an unplanned relocation of essential functions to defined facility.
Each department should have their emergency action plan that includes all
actions to allow for quick transition of all required personnel, equipment and
supplies to the alternate facility. This plan will also allow for non-essential
personnel to be contacted and informed of their status through the event. This
should include alternate communications/IT as well as any testing of
equipment/resources to allow for personnel to do their essential functions as
directed.
It is understood that adequate continuity facilities are available on the Hoopa
Valley Indian Reservation and that some relocation facilities will be based on
available space and extent of the emergency. It is with this understanding that
any alternate location should meet these minimum requirements:
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Have sufficient space/infrastructure to meet essential function
requirements
Allow for the determined minimal interruption of operations
Have all required logistical and service support to meet essential function
requirements
Should consider the health, safety, security, and emotional wellbeing of
all essential personnel
The ability to have all equipment either in place or transported to location
to carry out essential functions
If equipment is not set up or available in a timely manner, essential personnel
should be prepared to perform essential function manually and a supply of any
needed forms and manuals should be included in an employee “Go Kit”. If
possible secondary cellular batteries and car chargers could be included as well
to make sure potential communications is maintained. This will allow personnel
to perform essential functions even without power available.
Upon relocation to alternate facilities a review of required security and existing
procedures will need to be undertaken and revised as necessary. This will allow
the department to meet essential function criteria while still providing any
necessary external public contact.
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C.
PHASE III: CONTINUITY OPERATIONS
The Continuity Phase II section should outline the activation procedures for the Continuity
Plan. It should also include information about the relocation procedures, from the primary
facility to the alternate facility; and guidance for non-relocating personnel.
1. Mission Critical Systems, Equipment, and Supplies
To engage and properly complete essential functions, Departments will need
access to certain systems, equipment and supplies. These include but are not
limited to IT, communications, payroll and bookkeeping systems, Internet,
Computers, printers, printer paper, notepads, and pens. Mission critical systems
needed to support essential functions are listed Annex I. These systems and or
equipment should identify any Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) or
Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) that govern its access or use. The critical
equipment list will also explain how the item is to be relocated (In place prior to
relocation "Hand-Carried", or Needs To Be Transported).
Internet access is a critical system for almost all departments of the Hoopa Valley
Tribe. It is currently supplied to the entire tribe via a single vendor, Velocity
Wireless and managed through the Hoopa Valley Tribe IT Department. To
ensure access at continuity facilities departments need to work with Hoopa
Valley Tribe IT Department and Velocity Wireless to ensure IT access if required
for essential functions.
IT Service Vendor
Address
Phone
Velocity Wireless
829 4th Street Eureka, CA 95501
707-268-3671
It is also noted that all Hoopa Valley IT employees are considered essential to all
other departments continuing operations.
Essential supplies not considered to be equipment is listed in Annex J. These
are supplies that should be either stored, carried or transported to the alternate
location and are needed to complete essential function. This list should include
all supplies needed if computers and backups are not available.
2. Essential Files, Records, and Databases
The identification, protection and access to digital and hard copy documents,
manuals, references, and forms is a critical component in the support of essential
functions. The Hoopa Valley Tribe Departments will identify, duplicate and store
critical records and electronic files at a remote location as described in the IT
policy. These backups will allow for the continuity of operations of essential
function if original files and records are damaged or unavailable.
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Critical records could include but are not limited to the following:
Essential function records: records, databases, manuals and forms that are
required for the essential operations of the department in the event of the COOP
activation
Legal and Financial (Rights and Interests) Records: Records that are critical for
the legal, financial interests of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. These are also the files
that will protect the rights of tribal members and any other individual that is
affected by the departments day to day operations. Annex C lists essential
functions and Annex K lists critical documents for each essential function.
It should be noted that culturally import documents should also be taken into
consideration when looking at backups and remote storage of critical information
for a department even though it may not be considered important for a
department’s essential functions.
When the COOP is activated the Department head or designee will be
responsible for the collection and relocation of the essential records stored either
on site or as backups to defined alternate location and any necessary set up to
be ready to continue operations.
3. Continuity Communications
Hoopa Valley Tribe Departments will be responsible for the determination of
continuity communications for essential functions. These may take the form but
not limited to Mobile Telephones, Satellite Telephones, Two-way radios, Internet
connection for email and web access, and facsimile machines. Communication
devices are listed in the critical equipment Mission Critical Systems, Equipment
Annex I.
4. Human Resources (Protection of Government Resources)
During the activation of the COOP for a department all essential Personnel
resources should be handled according to the guidelines set forth by the Hoopa
Valley Department of Human Resources.
Departments should consider developing a grab-and-go kit. These kits should
include everything the department needs to conduct business elsewhere. This kit
could include but not be limited to:
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Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Paper Clips
Copier Paper
Note Pads
Toiletries or other supplies for personnel
Forms specific to the department
Plans and other documents that the department will need
Deposit slips for any income the department will have
Hardcopy contact information specific to the department
Copy of the Departments Policies and Procedures
Copy of the Hoopa Valley Tribe Organizational Chart and department call list
Copy of Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the department
Copy of Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the Hoopa Valley Tribe
Individuals need to be prepared in case of emergency events so that they be
assist the Tribe and department by having personal concerns handled and
everyone safe. The ready.gov (https://www.ready.gov/) website has a
comprehensive set of paths for personal preparedness. From developing
emergency action plans to prepare for specific hazards. The Hoopa Valley Tribe
recommends every employee develop their own emergency plan so that as a
people we will be better prepared to handle any emergency event.
4. Essential Vendors and Agencies
During the activation of the COOP departments will need to secure supplies or
work with essential vendors and partners to continue essential operations. These
vendors will need to be notified of COOP activation and alternative site location.
If possible MOUs or MOAs should be put into place before event to ensure
critical deliveries of supplies will happen in the event of COOP activation. To
support this Annex L will be a list of all critical vendors by department for the
essential functions. This allows for a quick and easy reference should the
continuity plan be activated.
D.
PHASE IV: RECONSTITUTION
Reconstitution is the phase where the Department or Hoopa Valley Tribe has declared
an end to the event and the departs start to transition back to “normal” operations.
Depending on the severity and size of the event the Hoopa Valley Tribe or Department
heads will implement the plan for return to business as usual. Department heads or
designee will contact all employees to de-activate the COOP based on essential
functions priorities. The department will have developed and act on the de-activation
plan to prep and transport all critical equipment, records, and supplies necessary back to
normal business location. A second designee will follow up with all vendors to notify of
COOP de-activation and resumption of business as usual. The reconstitution may be
phased to restart essential functions initially and then all non-essential functions to
ensure a smoother transition.
Within four (4) weeks of reconstitution of the department an After Action Report (AAR)
will be completed. The report will review the COOP as well as individual departments
emergency action plans and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness. Notations of
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areas of concern and recommendations of change will also be made for changes in this
report. This AAR will allow for update both the departmental and Hoopa Valley Tribe
COOPs to improve.
VIII.
CONTINUITY PLANNING PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Each Department is responsible for the for the development, maintenance, activation, and deactivation of its portion of the overall COOP plan. The Tribal Chairman and secondarily the
Tribal Council map activate the COOP but all processes for the COOP by department are with
the department head and designees. These are listed in the Annex H: Delegation of Authority.
There may be other departments that will need to be involved in activation and de-activation of
another department and that should be noted in mission critical systems. The IT department is
an example of a department that will be involved in the activation and de-activation of most
other departments continuity plan. The IT department will review and follow their Technology
Recovery Plan (TRP) for all departments to assist in the recovery from the event.
IX. LOGISTICS
It is the understanding by the Hoopa Valley Tribe that a portion or all of the Tribal Governments
normal operations may be disrupted by an emergency event. Therefore, the entire Tribal
Government or just affected departments may need to activate the COOP. To ensure a smooth
transference of essential functions as described in the COOP all departments should have plans
in place to manage the transitions and potential need to recover key resource (via backups for
example) to compliment the Hoopa Valley COOP. The intent if for each of the key resources
described in the COOP to be available for up to 30 days for all essential functions. These will
include but are not limited to: Space requirements, human resource support requirements, such
as food provisions, sleeping arrangements, transportation, etc.; and MOUs, MOAs and
Provisioning Contracts.
A. Continuity Facilities
The Hoopa Valley Tribe understands the importance of determining alternate facilities in
the event normal operations are disrupted. Each department is involved in the
determination of the need for either a fixed alternate location or the ability for flexible
relocation. This is due in part to the limited brick and mortar options available to the
Hoopa Valley Tribe. Annex E describes the current alternate location type, address if
fixed, agreement if any, and any notes for each department. If the Hoopa Valley Tribe
decides to pursue cooperative agreements for facilities external to the reservation in the
future the COOP Annex H will be updated to reflect this.
B. Mission Critical Systems, Equipment, supplies, Files and Records
Hoopa Valley Tribal Departments have identified Mission Critical Systems, Equipment,
supplies, Files and Records that are needed in order to continue essential functions for
that department. Personnel access to these is critical for continuity operations and to
allow for operation within twelve (12) hours for up to thirty (30) days. Annexes I, J, and K
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contain information on Essential Equipment and Systems, Supplies, and Critical
Documents respectively.
C. Continuity Communications
Each Department in the Hoopa Valley Tribal Government is responsible for determining
the best choice for alternate communications in the event of COOP activation. The
forms of communication that may be available are: These may take the form but not
limited to Mobile Telephones, Satellite Telephones, Two-way radios, Internet connection
for email and web access, and facsimile machines.
D. Personnel
Key personnel to essential functions and lines of succession have been identified for
each department of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. The personnel are identified in Annex F
Essential Functions Departmental Personnel, Annex G: Lines of Succession, and Annex
H: Delegation of Authority.
E. Essential Vendors and Agencies
Key Vendors and or agencies will also need to be notified upon activation of the COOP.
Each department is responsible to maintain a list of critical vendors and agencies
required for essential functions. Those lists will be communicated and incorporated into
the COOP plan to ensure easy access to all required external groups. Notification
methods will be using normal methods like phone or email. Annex L lists all department
Vendors and Agencies that need contact to complete essential functions.
X. COOP MAINTANANCE
The Director of the Office of Emergency Services or designee in conjunction with Department
Heads or Designee will review and update the Hoopa Valley Tribe COOP every two (2) years.
The development of individual Department COOPS however should be an ongoing process to
improve the over preparedness of each department should an emergency call for coop
activation. See Annex M for COOP Maintenance Assignments.
Though the main COOP should be updated Every two (2) years smaller maintenance and
updates along with testing should occur during the time between the review. The Director of the
Department of Emergency Services or Designee will along with Department Heads or designee
review and update the following:
Monthly
•
Update Annexes for Essential Personnel, Lines of Succession, Review Status of
Critical Records, Files, and Databases and Delegations of Authority
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Review with departs any significant changes in other Annexes and update
accordingly
Annually
•
•
•
•
•
Test COOP alert, notification and activation procedures
Test COOP communications equipment
Test vital records backup and recovery plan
Conduct COOP Awareness and training for essential personnel
Test infrastructure if defined alternate location for each department
Along with this review of the COOP an annual exercise will be done by each department along
with an after action report in conjunction with the Department of Emergency Services to review
the departments preparedness and the overall functions of the COOP. An After Action Report
will also be generated after the COOP exercise and the COOP updated accordingly.
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XI
ANNEXES TO AGENCY CONTINUITY PLANS
The Hoopa Valley Tribe COOP Annexes contain the necessary information for each department
to enact the COOP should an emergency situation threaten. Some of the annexes as described
in this report are the templates that were used to develop the actual annexes which are spate
spreadsheets that can be maintained and updated in a clean and convenient manor (Completed
Annexes are available in “HVT COOP Annexes 9-6-2016.xlsx” Excel Workbook).
Annex A: Risk Assessment
Annex B: 2016 Tribal Government Organization Chart
Annex C: Essential Functions (Template)
Annex D: Authorities and References
Annex E: Continuity Facility/Alternate Work Site Information (Template)
Annex F: Essential Functions Departmental Personnel (Template)
Annex G: Lines of Succession (Template)
Annex H: Delegation of Authority (Template)
Annex I: Essential Equipment and Systems (Template)
Annex J: Supplies (Template)
Annex K: Critical Documents (Template)
Annex L: Vendors and Agencies (Template)
Annex M: Maintenance Assignments (Template)
Annex N: Emergency Action Plan Template
Annex O: Continuity Planning Glossary & Acronyms
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Annex A: Risk Assessment
Natural Hazards are commonly defined as events not related to human activity and derived by natural
processes (meteorological and geophysical as examples). These include but are not limited to
earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, landslides, hurricanes, and severe storms. Even though the initiation,
severity, and duration of some of these events may be influenced or modified by the acts of humans
they are still considered to be natural in occurrence.
Technological Hazards are events caused by the intentional or unintentional acts of humans. These
could be in design, construction, or intentional sabotage and include damn failure, hazardous material
spill, arson, and/or acts of terrorism.
Below is a listing of all natural and technological hazards as defined in the updated Hoopa Valley Tribe
Hazard Mitigation Plan (2014).
A. Coastal Storms: The Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation is located in the Northeast corner of
Humboldt County, which is located on the Northwest corner of California. This north coast
region experiences some of the most severe storms in California.
B. Severe Winter Storms: Some of the heaviest rain that falls on the northwest occurs over the
coastal range where mountains rise two to four thousand feet. Four to six inches of rain within a
twenty-four-hour period are common.
C. Summer Thunder Storms: Thunder storms are common in the northeast region. During the
summer months, including late spring and early fall, thunderstorms are of particular hazard to
the Reservation and community.
D. Wind Storms: Extremely strong windstorms are also common in this region. Winds in excess of
50 miles per hour are normal occurrences and winds over 70 mph are not uncommon.
E. Dam Failures: The Trinity River flows through the full length of the Reservation. The valley floor
on both sides of the river houses the majority of the Reservation’s population. The Trinity River
has two dams approximately 100 miles upstream, the Trinity Dam and the Lewiston Dam. There
are several dams on the Klamath River, which flows along the north edge of the reservation. The
Trinity River flows into the Klamath River at the far north end of the valley.
a. Lewiston Dam: The Lewiston Dam is the smallest of the two Trinity River earth filled
dams and has a gross storage capacity of 14,660 acre-feet of water with a maximum
controlled release of 33,000 cubic feet per second (CFS). A breach of this dam would
result in a column of water approximately 40 feet above the water height in the river at
the time of breach. If the river is already at flood stage, 38 feet, the resulting water
would increase the water height to 88 feet.
b. Trinity Dam: The Trinity Dam has a gross storage capacity of 2,448,000 acre feet also
with a controlled maximum release of 33,000cfs. A breach of this dam would also cause
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a breach of the smaller down river Lewiston Dam. The results would flood the valley
with a column of water 110 feet to 160 feet high depending of the height of the water in
the river at the time.
c. Klamath River Dams: A breach of the any one of or all of the Klamath River dams would
cause a back flow of water where the Trinity River flows into the Klamath. If the breach
of these dams occurred during a flood stage, the back flow and subsequent damming
effect would totally flood and destroy the valley
F. Drought: Although the north coast normally is a high rainfall area, drought cycles occur
approximately every 7 to 11 years. Drought would have an adverse effect on the community as
a result of a shortage of drinkable water that is taken from the Trinity River and processed by
the Public Utility District. Additional effects from drought would be low levels of available and
drinkable water from creeks and streams, increased large wildfire potential, agriculture, wildlife,
and livestock, as well as other environmental impacts.
G. Earthquakes: Earthquakes are considered to be one of the most potentially destructive threats
to life and property. The triple junction, the Cascadia Subduction Zone and numerous smaller
thrust and strike-slip faults makes Humboldt County the most active region in California. A
moderate to severe seismic incident on any of the numerous fault zones will cause:
• Extensive property damage, particularly to older structures, structures located on
liquefaction soil, and mobile homes;
• Significant number of causalities with some fatalities
• Damage to water and sewage systems;
• Broken propane cylinders resulting in hazardous conditions and fires;
• Disruption of surface transportation
• Competing requests for scarce mutual aid response resources
Northern California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia are the site of the Cascadia
Subduction Zone where an oceanic tectonic plate is being pulled and driven beneath the
continental plate. Evidence leads to the conclusion that an earthquake is large as 9 on the
Richter scale will devastate the area. Historical evidence indicates that this mega thrust hits
every 300 years and the most recent occurred 300 years ago. A mega thrust quake could trigger
reactivity of one or both areas volcanoes, Mount Lassen and Mount Shasta.
The South Fork Mountain thrust fault located along the west boundary of the reservation and
the newly discovered Pine Creek fault bisecting the valley can rupture independently or in
conjunction with one of the major faults. A complete study of the potential destruction needs to
be conducted.
H. Explosions: There are numerous chemicals used and stored on the Reservation in sufficient
quantities that could cause an explosion of a magnitude so as to cause a disaster. Home and
business propane tanks under the right circumstances, wildfire, earthquake or accident could
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cause a tank to BLEVE (boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion) thus resulting in a devastating
explosion.
I.
Fire: Availability of the firefighting resources on the Reservation is dependent upon the time of
the year, the current fire situation, and the other emergency response activities occurring at the
time. The Hoopa Tribes firefighting capability is composed of two programs. A Wildland Fire
program, which is seasonal, is tasked with the protection of life, the environment, and all
natural resources. A Volunteer Fire program which is a year around program and is tasked with
all-risk protection, which includes structure fires, medical aid, vehicle accidents, rescue, and
hazardous materials incidents. With the high rate of Wildland and structural arson fires, and
consideration of the type of topography, vegetation, extreme weather conditions, the wildland/
urban intermix, and the limited water supply for firefighting purposes, the Reservation is
considered to be at high risk. Any moderate sized fire or incident will quickly deplete either Fire
Department’s resources to a minimal draw down level and the success of the incident will be
dependent upon assistance (mutual aid) from outside agencies. Mutual aid resources available
within a reasonable geographical area are also dependent upon the time of the year, the current
fire situation and other emergency response activities in their respective direct protection areas
(DPA). Further reduction of the mutual aid resources may be caused by accessibility into the
Reservation either by roadway or air due to the type and nature of the disaster or emergency
that has affected the Reservation: i.e., flood, earthquake, hazardous material spills or a major
conflagration.
J.
Floods: The region’s topography and geology as discussed in coastal storms can cause flash
floods, mud flows and riverine flooding. Although small in nature, flash floods can cause
extensive damage to housing, roadways and can catch recreational activities unprepared. The
potential for mudflows, caused by geography and massive quantities of water, has just been
discovered and requires further study. Riverine flooding is the primary threat to life and
property as evidenced the 1955 and 1964 floods. Even “normal” winters can produce damaging
floods as happened in the winters of 1993 and 1996. Thus, flooding is the most likely hazard to
create emergency conditions within the reservation. Flood plains at different heights need to be
determined, mapped and appropriate course of mitigation studied.
K. Fuel Shortages: Fuel shortages, heating and transportation, can be caused by many of the
described events through the closure of the roads. Quantities of transportation fuel are limited
and if not replenished on a regular basis would soon be depleted reducing response and
recovery capabilities and risking human safety and life.
L. Hazardous Materials Incidents: The Tribal Environmental Protection Agency is the
“Administering Agency” with respect to hazardous materials incidents and investigations. The
Hoopa Fire Department and the Public Works District provide assistance. Response, however, is
limited to incidents that can be mitigated utilizing level “B” and “C” chemical protection.
Incidents requiring a level “A” protective clothing or major incidents will require mutual aid. The
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potential for accidental incidents are always present. Of highest concern are incidents that could
involve the schools, senior resident homes or the medical center. Vehicular accidents involving
automobiles, tanker trucks or commodes trucks create the highest potential of incidents. The
possibility of an illegal dump, drug lab or industrial waste, are always a possibility and if released
into a stream or the river could be disastrous to both life and the environment. The Tribe’s
response to hazardous materials incidents is outlined in detail in the Haz-Mat Response Plan.
M. Landslides: Due to the geology of the mountains, landslides are common. During the wet
winters or earthquakes, landslides continually close roads into and out of the valley. Increased
potential of landslides has just been discovered during a recent geological study. The effects to
housing, property, and roads are still to be studied. A potential massive landslide of the bluffs at
the north end of the Valley could dam the Trinity River. If this occurs during periods of high river
flow, flooding of the valley floor will occur within minutes. This potential landslide needs to be
studied and if necessary emergency evacuation communications systems developed.
N. Power Failures: Loss of electrical power can be caused by equipment failures, traffic accidents
or by nature. The Hoopa Valley and the small community of Willow Creek to the south are on
the same circular link. During the winter storms of 1995/96 one outage affected over 800
residences and businesses for over 6 ½ days. Over the past 6 years, nine outages were of nearly
24 hours and two of them were multiple days. There are insufficient generators within the
Reservation to produce emergency electrical power for the medical center, first aid stations, the
EOC department, or evacuation center.
O. Radiological Incidents: A nuclear power plant owned by Pacific Gas & Electricity is located south
of Eureka on the edge of Humboldt Bay. Even though the power plant has not been operational
for years and the fuel rods removed, the plant has not been decontaminated. The potential of
an incident form the plant in its present operational status is remote but if an incident did occur,
the southerly winds could cause a shelter-in-place response. Shelter-in-place is directing people
to quickly go inside a building or other structure, closing all doors and windows, and remaining
inside until the hazard passes. Highway 299, south of the Reservation, and Highway 96, which
follows the Trinity River through the Valley, requires special permits from the Highway Patrol
and Cal-Trans in order to transport any nuclear or any hazardous radiological products.
P. Terrorism, Acts of: Violence caused for political causes, hate crimes or other causes cannot be
predicted nor prevented. It is hoped that an incident as experienced in schools throughout the
country or a bomb incident like Oklahoma City will never occur in the Reservation. But if an
incident does occur, the emergency management system of this plan will provide the necessary
organization to mitigate the event.
Q. Transportation Accidents: Aircraft and ground transportation vehicles pose the most risk for
disastrous multiple casualty incidents. Narrow roads, cliffs, and inaccessibility coupled with
limited resources could cause an incident to immediately task resources. 40 Trauma patients
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must be transported by ambulance 50 miles over mountain roads to the nearest hospital.
Airlifting of the injured is difficult due to the non-illuminated Hoopa airport, winter storms, high
altitude fog and mountainous terrain. A school bus incident on Hwy 96 a few years ago
presented such a logistic nightmare. Transportation accidents always present a potential for
hazardous materials incident.
R. Tsunami: A tsunami generated by a Cascadia Mega Thrust earthquake or a triple junction
earthquake, though disastrous to coastal Humboldt County, will not effect the Reservation.
Reservation resources, however, will respond per mutual aid agreements.
S. Volcano: Two volcanoes, Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen, to the east of the Reservation have
not been active for decades. A 9+ mega thrust earthquake could reactivate one or both
volcanoes. The resulting ash plume will cause an air pollution health problem in the Valley if the
wind blows from the east. A shelter-in-place response would be initiated. There would be some
voluntary evacuation.
T. War, Acts of Nuclear: Humboldt County and the Hoopa Indian Reservation are assumed to be a
low risk category with respect to the direct effects of nuclear weapons and radioactive fallout.
Response actions consist of shelter-in-place protection, upgrading of homes and existing
shelters, and spontaneous evacuation (absent of government direction).
U. Water Supply: Except for some isolated privately owned ground water wells, the water used by
the reservation is supplied from streams. Windy mountain roads parallel most streams. A
vehicle accident, chemical spill, or an illegal drug lab could immediately contaminate a portion
of the Valley’s water supply. A long drought causing the streams to dry up could also reduce the
supply of usable water to dangerous levels.
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Annex B: 2016 Tribal Government Organization Chart
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Annex C: Essential Functions
This Annex Contains the complete listings of essential functions for each Hoopa Valley
Tribal Government Department.
Department
Essential
Function
Cat 1
Cat 2
Cannot be
interrupted
0 - 12
hours
Category 3
Up to
1 day
Up to
2 days
Up to
3 days
Up to
7 days
Up to
30 days
Title of
responsible
position
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Annex D: Authorities and References
♦ Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Relief Act, PL 93-288, as
amended
♦ Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, 2002
♦ Federal Preparedness Circular 65, June 15, 2004
♦ National Response Framework, 2008
♦ Federal Public Law 99-499, SARA, Title III, as amended
♦ National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan (NCPIP), 2007
♦ National Security Presidential and Directive-51/Homeland Security Presidential
Directive-20 (NSPD-51 /HSPD-20)
♦ FEMA Continuity Plan Template and Instructions for Non-Federal Governments,
2013
♦ California Department of OES Continuity Planning Guidance and Plan Template,
2009
♦ Continuity Guidance Circular 1 (CGC 1), Continuity Guidance for Non-Federal
Governments, 2013
♦ Continuity Guidance Circular 2 (CGC 2), Continuity Guidance for Non-Federal
Governments: Mission Essential Functions Identification Process, 2013.
♦ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Preparedness and
Response Emergency Action Plan Template, 2016
♦ Hoopa Valley Tribal Constitution and Bylaws, amended 2003
♦ Hoopa Valley Tribe Emergency Operations Plan Update, 2016 (In Development)
♦ Hoopa Valley Tribe Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), 2011
♦ Hoopa Valley Tribe Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2006
♦ Hoopa Valley Tribe Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, 2014
♦ Hoopa Valley Tribe Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment plan
(THIRA), 2015
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Annex E: Continuity Facility/Alternate Work Site Information
The Continuity Facility/Alternate Work Site Information for the Hoopa Valley Tribe. It will
include whether relocation facility is fixed or variable.
Department
Relocation Facility
Variable Location
Facility Address
Agreement Type
& Date
Notes
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Annex F: Key Departmental Personnel
Annex F will list key department personnel for each essential function so that an easy to
use contact information sheet is generated.
Department
Employee
Name
Position
Essential
Function
Address
Work Phone
Number
Home
Phone
Number
Cell
Number
Fax
Number
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Annex G: Lines of Succession
Annex G lists lines of succession for each department of the Hoopa Valley Tribe by title (if
available) up to 3 positions deep
Department
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
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Annex H: Delegation of Authority
Annex H contains the Delegations of authority for each department with contact
information.
Department
Name
Position
Phone
Address
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Annex I: Essential Equipment and Systems
Annex I contains the listing of all essential equipment and systems that are required for each
departments essential functions.
Essential Systems
Department
Name
Type/Primary
Role
Vendor/Contractor
Location
Name
Phone
Contact
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Annex J: Supplies
This annex contains a list of needed supplies for a department to meet essential function.
Some examples of these supplies are:
Example Supplies
⃞
Pens
⃞
Readable/Writeable CD’s
⃞
Batteries
⃞
Pencils
⃞
Pre-printed forms
⃞
Trash Cans
⃞
Staples
⃞
Post-Its
⃞
Clipboards
⃞
Stapler
⃞
Highlighters
⃞
Hole punch
⃞
Copy Paper
⃞
Notebooks/Legal pads
⃞
File Folders
⃞
Rubber bands
⃞
⃞
Calendars
Sanitizer – Purel
⃞
Printer ink cartridges
⃞
Paper clips
Department
Supplies or
Consumables
Quantity
In place prior
to relocation
HandCarried
Needs To Be
Transported
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Annex K: Critical Documents
Annex K contains a listing if all critical documents and methods of backup for a
department. This includes all required documents to complete a departments essential
functions.
Department
Type
Format
Location
Who updates
document?
(Position title)
Do you
have backup
copies?
Where are
backup copies
located?
Format of
Backup
Copies
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Annex L: Vendors and Agencies
Annex L contains a listing of essential vendors and Agencies for each department’s
essential functions.
Department
Name
Contact Information
Service
Point of Contact
Address
Main Phone
Cell Phone
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Annex M: Maintenance Assignments
Annex M contains the designated maintenance assignments for the Hoop Valley Tribe’s
COOP. The updated files names and location of both hardcopy and digital updates
should be recorded
Responsibility
Position\Person Responsible
Date
reviewed\updated
Updated filename(s)
and location
Monthly
Update Annexes for Essential Personnel, Lines
of Succession, Review Status of Critical
Records, Files, and Databases and Delegations
of Authority
Review with departs any significant changes in
other Annexes and update accordingly
Annually
Test COOP alert, notification and activation
procedures
Test COOP communications equipment
Test vital records backup and recovery plan
Conduct COOP Awareness and training for
essential personnel
Test infrastructure if defined alternate location
for each department
Every Two Years
Overall Review of Hoopa Valley Tribe COOP
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Annex N: Emergency Action Plan Template
This Emergency Action Plan Template is from the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention(CDC).
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
for
Facility Name:
Facility Address:
DATE PREPARED:
/
/
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EMERGENCY PERSONNEL NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS
DESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL (Highest Ranking Manager at
site, such as
,
Name:
, or
):
Phone: (
)
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR:
Name:
Phone: (
)
AREA/FLOOR MONITORS (If applicable):
Area/Floor:
Name:
Phone: (
Area/Floor:
Name:
Phone: (
)
)
ASSISTANTS TO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED (If applicable):
Name:
Phone: (
Name:
Phone: (
Date
/
)
)
/
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EVACUATION ROUTES
•
Evacuation route maps have been posted in each work area. The following
information is marked on evacuation maps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
a.
•
Emergency exits
Primary and secondary evacuation routes
Locations of fire extinguishers
Fire alarm pull stations’ location
Assembly points
Site personnel should know at least two evacuation routes.
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EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
PARAMEDICS:
AMBULANCE:
POLICE:
FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE:
SECURITY (If applicable):
BUILDING MANAGER (If applicable):
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UTILITY COMPANY EMERGENCY CONTACTS
(Specify name of the company, phone number and point of contact)
ELECTRIC:
WATER:
GAS (if applicable):
TELEPHONE COMPANY:
Date:
/
/
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EMERGENCY REPORTING AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Types of emergencies to be reported by site personnel are:
•
MEDICAL
•
FIRE
•
SEVERE WEATHER
•
BOMB THREAT
•
CHEMICAL SPILL
•
STRUCTURE CLIMBING/DESCENDING
•
EXTENDED POWER LOSS
•
OTHER (specify)
(e.g., terrorist attack/hostage taking)
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY
•
Call medical emergency phone number (check applicable):
D
Paramedics
D
Ambulance
D
Fire Department
D
Other
Provide the following information:
a. Nature of medical emergency,
b. Location of the emergency (address, building, room number), and
c. Your name and phone number from which you are calling.
•
•
Do not move victim unless absolutely necessary.
Call the following personnel trained in CPR and First Aid to provide the required
assistance prior to the arrival of the professional medical help:
Name:
Phone:
Name:
Phone:
•
•
If personnel trained in First Aid are not available, as a minimum, attempt to provide the
following assistance:
1.
Stop the bleeding with firm pressure on the wounds (note: avoid
contact with blood or other bodily fluids).
2.
Clear the air passages using the Heimlich Maneuver in case of
choking.
In case of rendering assistance to personnel exposed to hazardous materials, consult the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and wear the appropriate personal protective
equipment. Attempt first aid ONLY if trained and qualified.
Date
/
/
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FIRE EMERGENCY
When fire is discovered:
Activate the nearest fire alarm (if installed)
Notify the local Fire Department by calling
If the fire alarm is not available, notify the site personnel about the fire emergency
by the following means (check applicable):
•
•
•
D
Communication
Voice
D
Phone Paging
D
Radio
D
Other (specify)
.
Fight the fire ONLY if:
•
•
•
•
The Fire Department has been notified.
The fire is small and is not spreading to other areas.
Escaping the area is possible by backing up to the nearest exit.
The fire extinguisher is in working condition and personnel are trained to use it.
Upon being notified about the fire emergency, occupants must:
•
•
•
Leave the building using the designated escape routes.
Assemble in the designated area (specify location):
Remain outside until the competent authority (Designated Official or designee)
announces that it is safe to reenter.
Designated Official, Emergency Coordinator or supervisors must (underline one):
Disconnect utilities and equipment unless doing so jeopardizes his/her safety.
•
•
Coordinate an orderly evacuation of personnel.
•
Perform an accurate head count of personnel reported to the designated area.
•
Determine a rescue method to locate missing personnel.
•
Provide the Fire Department personnel with the necessary information about the facility.
•
Perform assessment and coordinate weather forecast office emergency closing procedures
Area/Floor Monitors must:
•
Ensure that all employees have evacuated the area/floor.
•
Report any problems to the Emergency Coordinator at the assembly area.
Assistants to Physically Challenged should:
•
Assist all physically challenged employees in emergency evacuation. Date___/___/_____
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EXTENDED POWER LOSS
In the event of extended power loss to a facility certain precautionary measures should be taken
depending on the geographical location and environment of the facility:
•
•
•
•
Unnecessary electrical equipment and appliances should be turned off in the event
that power restoration would surge causing damage to electronics and effecting
sensitive equipment.
Facilities with freezing temperatures should turn off and drain the following lines in the
event of a long term power loss.
·
Fire sprinkler system
·
Standpipes
·
Potable water lines
·
Toilets
Add propylene-glycol to drains to prevent traps from freezing
Equipment that contain fluids that may freeze due to long term exposure to freezing
temperatures should be moved to heated areas, drained of liquids, or provided with
auxiliary heat sources.
Upon Restoration of heat and power:
•
•
Electronic equipment should be brought up to ambient temperatures before
energizing to prevent condensate from forming on circuitry.
Fire and potable water piping should be checked for leaks from freeze damage after
the heat has been restored to the facility and water turned back on.
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CHEMICAL SPILL
The following are the locations of:
Spill Containment and Security Equipment:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
MSDS:
When a Large Chemical Spill has occurred:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Immediately notify the designated official and Emergency Coordinator.
Contain the spill with available equipment (e.g., pads, booms, absorbent powder,
etc.).
Secure the area and alert other site personnel.
Do not attempt to clean the spill unless trained to do so.
Attend to injured personnel and call the medical emergency number, if required.
Call a local spill cleanup company or the Fire Department (if arrangement has been
made) to perform a large chemical (e.g., mercury) spill cleanup.
Name of Spill Cleanup Company:
Phone Number:
•
Evacuate building as necessary
When a Small Chemical Spill has occurred:
•
•
•
•
•
Notify the Emergency Coordinator and/or supervisor (select one).
If toxic fumes are present, secure the area (with caution tapes or cones) to prevent
other personnel from entering.
Deal with the spill in accordance with the instructions described in the MSDS.
Small spills must be handled in a safe manner, while wearing the proper PPE.
Review the general spill cleanup procedures. Date___/___/____
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STRUCTURE CLIMBING/DESCENDING EMERGENCIES
List structures maintained by site personnel (tower, river gauge, etc.):
No.
Structure Type
Location (address, if
applicable)
Emergency
Response
Organization* (if available
within 30-minute response
time)
Emergency Response Organization(s):
Name
Phone Number
Name
Phone Number
(Attach Emergency Response Agreement if available)
* -
N/A. If no Emergency Response Organization available within 30-minute response time
additional personnel trained in rescue operations and equipped with rescue kit must
accompany the climber(s).
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TELEPHONE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
INSTRUCTIONS: BE CALM, BE COURTEOUS. LISTEN. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE CALLER.
YOUR NAME:
TIME:
CALLER'S IDENTITY SEX: Male
Female
ORIGIN OF CALL: Local
Long Distance
Adult
VOICE CHARACTERISTICS
Loud
High Pitch
Raspy
Intoxicated
Soft
Deep
Pleasant
DATE:
Juvenile
APPROXIMATE AGE:
Telephone Booth
SPEECH
Fast
Distinct
Stutter
Slurred
LANGUAGE
Slow
Distorted
Nasal
Excellent
Fair
Foul
Good
Poor
Other
Other
Other
ACCENT
MANNER
BACKGROUND NOISES
Local
Not Local
Calm
Angry
Factory
Trains
Foreign
Region
Rational
Irrational
Machines
Animals
Coherent
Incoherent
Music
Quiet
Deliberate
Emotional
Office
Voices
Righteous
Laughing
Machines
Airplanes
Street
Party
Traffic
Atmosphere
Race
BOMB FACTS
PRETEND DIFFICULTY HEARING - KEEP CALLER TALKING - IF CALLER SEEMS
AGREEABLE TO FURTHER CONVERSATION, ASK QUESTIONS LIKE:
When will it go off? Certain Hour
Time Remaining
Where is it located? Building
Area
What kind of bomb?
What kind of package?
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How do you know so much about the bomb?
What is your name and address?
If building is occupied, inform caller that detonation could cause injury or death.
Activate malicious call trace: Hang up phone and do not answer another line. Choose same
line and dial *57 (if your phone system has this capability). Listen for the confirmation
announcement and hang up.
Call Security at
and relay information about call.
Did the caller appear familiar with plant or building (by his/her description of the bomb location)?
Write out the message in its entirety and any other comments on a separate sheet of paper and
attach to this checklist.
Notify your supervisor immediately.
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SEVERE WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS
Tornado:
•
When a warning is issued by sirens or other means, seek inside shelter. Consider the
following:
Small interior rooms on the lowest floor and without windows,
Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows, and
Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no windows.
Stay away from outside walls and windows.
Use arms to protect head and neck.
Remain sheltered until the tornado threat is announced to be over.
•
•
•
Earthquake:
Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or the designated
•
•
•
•
official.
Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, filing cabinets, and electrical power.
Assist people with disabilities in finding a safe place.
Evacuate as instructed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or the designated
official.
Flood:
If indoors:
Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or the
•
designated official.
Follow the recommended primary or secondary evacuation routes.
•
If outdoors:
•
Climb to high ground and stay there.
•
Avoid walking or driving through flood water.
•
If car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to a higher ground.
Hurricane:
•
The nature of a hurricane provides for more warning than other natural and weather
disasters. A hurricane watch issued when a hurricane becomes a threat to a coastal
area. A hurricane warning is issued when hurricane winds of 74 mph or higher, or a
combination of dangerously high water and rough seas, are expected in the area within
24 hours.
Once a hurricane watch has been issued:
• Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or the designated
•
•
•
•
official.
Moor any boats securely, or move to a safe place if time allows.
Continue to monitor local TV and radio stations for instructions.
Move early out of low-lying areas or from the coast, at the request of officials.
If you are on high ground, away from the coast and plan to stay, secure the building,
moving all loose items indoors and boarding up windows and openings.
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•
•
Collect drinking water in appropriate containers.
Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or the
designated official.
Leave areas that might be affected by storm tide or stream flooding.
•
During a hurricane:
• Remain indoors and consider the following:
• Small interior rooms on the lowest floor and without windows,
• Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows, and
• Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no windows.
Blizzard:
If indoors:
•
•
•
•
Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or the designated
official.
Stay indoors!
If there is no heat:
Close off unneeded rooms or areas.
Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors.
Cover windows at night.
Eat and drink. Food provides the body with energy and heat. Fluids prevent
dehydration.
Wear layers of loose-fitting, light-weight, warm clothing, if available.
•
If outdoors:
•
•
Find a dry shelter. Cover all exposed parts of the body.
If shelter is not available:
Prepare a lean-to, wind break, or snow cave for protection from the wind.
Build a fire for heat and to attract attention. Place rocks around the fire to
absorb and reflect heat.
Do not eat snow. It will lower your body temperature. Melt it first.
If stranded in a car or truck:
•
•
Stay in the vehicle!
Run the motor about ten minutes each hour. Open the windows a little for
fresh air to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure the
exhaust pipe is not blocked.
•
Make yourself visible to rescuers.
Turn on the dome light at night when running the engine.
Tie a colored cloth to your antenna or door.
Raise the hood after the snow stops falling.
Exercise to keep blood circulating and to keep warm.
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CRITICAL OPERATIONS
During some emergency situations, it will be necessary for some specially assigned personnel to remain at
the work areas to perform critical operations.
Assignments:
Work Area
•
•
Name
Job Title
Description of Assignment
Personnel involved in critical operations may remain on the site upon the permission
of the site designated official or Emergency Coordinator.
In case emergency situation will not permit any of the personnel to remain at the
facility, the designated official or other assigned personnel shall notify the appropriate
offices to initiate backups.
This
information can be obtained from the Emergency Evacuation Procedures included in
the
Manual.
The following offices should be contacted:
Name/Location:
Telephone Number:
Name/Location:
Telephone Number:
Name/Location:
Telephone Number:
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TRAINING
The following personnel have been trained to ensure a safe and orderly emergency
evacuation of other employees:
Facility:
Name
Title
Responsibility
Date
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Annex O: Continuity Planning Glossary & Acronyms
*The terms with an asterisk in front are those used in both the Disaster Recovery and Continuity
Planning Programs. These definitions are aligned to create a standard, common usage for recovery
and continuity planning efforts.
*Activation – The implementation of capabilities, procedures, activities, and plans in response to an
emergency or disaster declaration; the execution of the emergency response plan and or/business
recovery plan.
*Activation Team – An identified group of trained personnel who will be convened upon the
occurrence of a situation that affects the continuation of agency or department’s essential and/or
mission critical business functions. The team will assess the situational information and make a
determination or recommendation regarding the continuation of essential or mission critical business
functions. This type of team may operate under several different names such as Crisis Management
Team, Activation Team, Executive Team, or Continuity Team.
Agencies – State Executive Branch agencies, departments, and independent organizations.
Agency Head – The highest-ranking official of the primary occupant agency or a successor or
designee selected by the official.
Agency Representative – A person assigned by a primary, assisting, or cooperating Federal, State,
tribal, or local government agency, or nongovernmental or private organization, that has been
delegated authority to make decisions affecting that agency's or organization's participation in
incident management activities following appropriate consultation with the leadership of that agency.
*Alternate Facility – Also referred to as a continuity facility, it can have any one of the following
meanings: (1) A location, other than the normal facility, designated to be used to carry out essential
or mission critical business functions. (2) An alternate operating location to be used by business
functions when the primary facilities are inaccessible. (3) Another location, computer center or work
area designated for recovery. (4) Location, other than the main facility, that can be used to conduct
business/essential functions. (5) A location, other than the normal facility, used to process data
and/or conduct critical business functions in the event of a disaster. (6) Alternate or continuity
facilities refer to not only other locations, but also nontraditional options such as working at home
(“Teleworking”), telecommuting, and mobile-office concepts.
Automated Data Processing (ADP) Equipment – Equipment that performs data processing largely
by automatic means.
Collateral Damage – Injury to personnel or damage to facilities that are in unaffected parts of a
facility, including damage to equipment or contents as a result of fire or flood.
*Command and Control – Commands the local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) reporting up
to senior management on the recovery process. Has the authority to invoke the local recovery plan.
Consumable Office Supplies – General supplies that are consumed in office use.
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Continuity – An uninterrupted ability to provide services and support, while maintaining viability,
before, during and after an event.
Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC) – The CGC 1 is a guidance document that provides direction to
non-federal entities for developing continuity plans and programs.
*Continuity of Government (COG) – The preservation, maintenance, or reconstitution of the
institution of government. It is the ability to carry out an organization’s constitutional responsibilities.
This is accomplished through succession of leadership, the pre-delegation of emergency authority,
and active command and control.
Continuity of Government Readiness Condition (COGCON) – For the state executive branch, the
COGCON system establishes readiness levels in order to provide a flexible and coordinated
response to escalating threat levels or actual emergencies, focusing on possible threats to the
Sacramento Capital Region. The COGCON system is a means to establish, measure, and report the
readiness of California’s executive branch continuity programs independent of other state or federal
government readiness systems.
*Continuity of Operations (COOP) – The activities of individual departments and agencies and their
sub-components to ensure that their essential functions are continued under all circumstances. This
includes plans and procedures that delineate essential functions; specify succession to office and the
emergency delegation of authority; provide for the safekeeping of essential records and databases;
identify alternate operating facilities; provide for interoperable communications; and validate the
capability through tests, training, and exercises.
Continuity of Operations Plan – A plan to ensure the safety of employees and the resumption of
time-sensitive operations and services following an emergency.
Continuity Communications – Alternate communications both internal and external that provide
the capability to perform essential functions, in conjunction with other agencies, until normal
operations can be resumed.
Continuity Event – This refers to any event that requires an agency or department to relocate
resources or operations to an alternate site to assure the continuation of its essential functions.
Continuity Planning – Historically, the federal government defined continuity efforts using the terms
“COOP” and “COG.” These were often separate and compartmentalized activities. This old
organizational framework has changed and the new program uses instead the reference to
“Continuity Planning” as an overlapping integration of continuity of operations and continuity of
government concepts.
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) – Risk management actions intended to prevent a threat
from attempting to, or succeeding at, destroying or incapacitating critical infrastructures. Critical
infrastructures are those systems and assets so vital to the Nation that their incapacity or destruction
would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national
public health or safety.
*Data Recovery – The restoration of data from backup media to restore programs and production
data to the state that existed at the time of the last safe backup.
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Delegation of Authority – Specifies who is authorized to act on behalf of the agency or department
head and other key officials for specific purposes.
*Dependency – The reliance, directly or indirectly, of one activity or process upon another, including
internal/external dependencies and IT/Non-IT dependencies.
Devolution – The capability to transfer the authority and responsibility for essential functions from
an agency's primary operating staff and facilities to other employees and facilities, and to sustain
that operational capability for an extended period.
Disaster Service Worker – Per the California Government Code, Section 3100, all public
employees are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as
may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Technology Recovery Plan (formerly known as Disaster Recovery Plan) – Technology
Recovery is the technical recovery plan for networks, systems, applications, data, and
communications, both voice and data. Technology Recovery Planning provides for the recovery
and restoration of an agency’s information technology and telecommunications infrastructure in
support of critical business functions, to minimize decision-making during an event, thus producing
the greatest benefit from the remaining limited resources, and achieves a systematic and orderly
migration toward the resumption of all computing services within an agency following a business or
governmental disruption.
Drive-Away Kit – A kit prepared by, and for, an individual who expects to deploy to an alternate
location during an emergency. It contains items needed to minimally satisfy personal and
professional needs during deployment. This is also referred to as “Go Kits.”
*Emergency Operating Records – Records that support the execution of an agency's essential or
mission critical business functions, such as plans and directives, lines of succession, delegations of
authority, and references for performing essential or mission critical business functions.
Enduring Constitutional Government (ECG) – A cooperative effort among the
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government, coordinated by the President, to
preserve the capability to execute constitutional responsibilities in a catastrophic emergency.
Emergency Response Group (ERG) – An identified group of trained personnel assigned the
responsibility of relocating to the designated alternate facility to continue essential functions upon a
Continuity Plan Activation.
*Essential Functions – Functions that enable the agency or department, on behalf of the state, to
provide vital services, exercise civil authority, maintain the safety and well-being of the general
populace, and sustain the industrial/economic base in an emergency.
* Essential Records – Electronic and hardcopy documents, references, and records needed to
perform and support essential or mission-critical functions, including those records essential to
protecting the legal and financial rights of that organization and of the individuals directly affected by
its activities.
Essential Resources – Resources that support the agency or department’s ability to provide vital
services, exercise civil authority, maintain the safety and well-being of the general populace, and
sustain the industrial/economic base in an emergency.
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*Event – A sudden, unplanned catastrophic disruption causing unacceptable damage or loss, which
may impact or interrupt services.
Executive Agent – A term used to indicate a delegation of authority by a superior to a subordinate
to act on behalf of the superior. An executive agent may be limited to providing only administrative
support or coordinating common functions, or it may be delegated authority, direction, and control
over specified resources for specified purposes.
Federal Continuity Directive (FCD) – A document developed and promulgated by DHS which
directs the Executive Branch departments and agencies to carry out identified continuity planning
requirements and assessment criteria.
Incident – An occurrence or event, either human-caused or by natural phenomena, that requires
action by emergency response personnel to prevent or minimize loss of life or damage to property
and/or natural resources.
Interagency Agreements – A written agreement entered into between agencies that require
specific goods or services to be furnished or tasks to be accomplished by one agency in support of
the other.
Interoperability – (1) The ability of systems, personnel, or agencies to provide services to and
accept services from other systems, personnel, or agencies and to use the services so exchanged to
enable them to operate effectively together. (2) The condition achieved among communicationselectronic systems or items of communications-electronics equipment when information or services
can be exchanged directly and satisfactorily between them and/or their users.
Legal and Financial Records – Records that are needed to protect the legal and financial rights of
the government and of the persons affected by its actions.
*Lines of Succession – Provisions for the assumption of senior agency offices and other key
positions during an emergency in the event that any of those officials are unavailable to execute their
legal and/or essential duties.
Logistical Support Services – Personnel who have the skills and authority to coordinate the
provision of resources and services.
*Mission Critical Data – Information essential to supporting the execution of an agency's essential
or mission critical business functions.
*Mission Critical Resources –The minimum resource requirements needed to perform or restore
an agency’s essential or mission critical business functions. Critical resources could include
facilities, communication systems, personnel, essential records and databases, vital systems and
equipment, key vendors, and other government agencies. Worksheet 3: Resource Requirements for
Essential Functions may be used to capture an agency’s mission critical resources.
*Mission Critical Systems – Information Technology equipment essential to supporting the
execution of an agency’s essential or mission critical business functions, including hardware,
software, networking components, etc.
Multi-Year Strategy and Program Management Plan – A multiple-year process to ensure the
maintenance and continued viability of Continuity Plans.
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Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) – A short-term emergency response program that establishes
procedures for safeguarding lives and property directly following an emergency. Also known as
Facility Emergency Plans or Evacuation Plans.
Primary Operating Facility – The site of normal, day-to-day operations; the location where an
employee usually goes to work.
*Priority Classifications – The act or process of classifying actions, operations, or tasks to specific
groups or categories according to established criteria, such as precedence or merit of attention
before competing alternatives.
Procedures – A document that outlines a series of action steps taken to accomplish a desired end
result.
Processes – To put through the steps of a prescribed procedure: a series of actions, changes, or
functions.
Provisions – The act of supplying or fitting out, or a stock of necessary supplies.
*Reconstitution – The process by which agency personnel resume (transition back to) normal
agency operations from the alternate location back to the primary or replacement primary operating
facility.
Risk Analysis – The identification and assessment of hazards and the frequency of occurrence.
Senior Activation Team – A pre-identified group of trained personnel who are convened following
an event which affects the continuation of agency/departmental essential functions. The team will
assess situational information and make a determination or recommendation regarding the
continuation of essential functions. This type of team may operate under several different names
such as Crisis Management Team, Activation Team, Executive Team, or Continuity Team.
Telecommuting – When an employee carries out their work duties at their residence or another
convenient site rather than their official duty station.
Telecommuting locations – These locations may be set up with computers and telephones to
enable employees to work at a location closer to their residence rather than their official duty station.
*Test, Training, and Exercises (TT&E) – Measures to ensure that an agency's continuity program
is capable of supporting the continued execution of its essential or mission critical business functions
throughout the duration of an event.
Virtual offices – A location or environment where an employee performs work through the use of
portable information technology and communication packages.
Vital Databases – Information systems needed to perform and support essential functions during a
continuity event.
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CONTINUITY PLANNING PROGRAM ACRONYMS
AAR
After Action Report
ADP
Automated Data Processing
AI
Avian Influenza
BCM
Business Continuity Management
BCP
Business Continuity Plan
BIA
Business Impact Assessment
BRP
Business Resumption Plan
CIP
Critical Infrastructure Protection
CGC
Continuity Guidance Circular
COG
Continuity of Government
COOP
Continuity of Operations
DHS
Department of Homeland Security
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DRP
Disaster Recovery Plans
DSW
Disaster Service Worker
EMAC
Emergency Management Assistance Compact
EMAP
Emergency Management Accreditation Program
ERG
Emergency Relocation Group
EOC
Emergency Operations Center
EOP
Emergency Operations Plan
ERG
Emergency Relocation Group
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FCD
Federal Continuity Directive
FOUO
For Official Use Only
FPC
Federal Preparedness Circular
GEOEC
Governor’s Emergency Operations Executive Council
HR
Human Resources
HSPD
Homeland Security Presidential Directive
HVT
Hoopa Valley Tribe
IC
Incident Commander
ICS
Incident Command System
IT
Information Technology
MOA
Memorandum of Agreement
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MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
MYSPMP
Multi-year Strategy and Program Management Plan
NEF
National Essential Functions
NIMS
National Incident Management System
NRP
National Response Plan
NSPD
National Security Presidential Directive
OA
Operational Area
OASIS
Operational Area Satellite Information System
ODP
Office of Domestic Preparedness
OEP
Occupant Emergency Plan
OES
Office of Emergency Services
ORP
Operational Recovery Plans
OS
Operations Specialists
PI
Pandemic Influenza
POC
Point of Contact
PPD
Presidential Policy Directive
REOC
Regional Emergency Operations Center
RFP
Request for Proposal
RIMS
Response Information Management System
RTO
Recovery
Time
Objectives
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SAT
Senior Activation Team
SEF
State Essential Functions
SEMS
Standardized Emergency Management System
SEP
State Emergency Plan (California)
SIMM
Statewide Information Management Manual
SOC
State Operations Center
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
SPF
Single Point of Failure
TA
Technical Assistance Program
TT&E
Tests, Training, and Exercises
WMD
Weapons of Mass Destruction
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This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.