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J . e EMElGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN . , FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS SECTION I. AUTHORITY , The organizational and operational concepts set forth in this plan are promulgated.und~r the following authorities: A. La Porte Ci~y Ordinance. I. B. Texas Disaster Act of 1975, 64th Legislature, Articl~ 6889-7, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended._ C. Executive Qrder of the Governor. D. Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 as amended. (Pu~lic Law 920, 81st U.S. Congress). E. Disaster Relief Act. .of 1974, as amended. (Public Law 93-288, 93rd,U.S. CQngress)._ SECTION II. PURPOSE The purpose of this plan is to provide for effective emergency management within the City of La Porte, using the existing governmental organization and resources to the maximum po~sible extent. The City of La. Porte is legally responsible to its citizens for prpviding for their health, welfare, and safety in the event of natural disaster, man-made incidents, or national emergency, .including the threat or occurrence of enemy attack. ... SECTION III. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS A. SITUATION 1. The City of La Porte has an approximate population of 25,000 residents. La Porte is located in Southeast Texas, approximately 25 miles southeast of the Hous~on metropolitan area. 2. La Porte is primarily a petro-chemical area. Extensive petro-chemical industry, along with the Barbour's Cut Terminal (of the Port of Houston) make the City an important financial and marketing center. 3. State Highway 225 and State Highway 146 converge within the City limits. The Southern Pacific Ra~lroad has a large switching yard and equipment service center in the northwest section of the City. There is a municipally-owned airport with a lighted runway. 4. La PQrte is served by a council-manager form of government. City services include paid p~lice, fire, parks, and pUblic works personnel.