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ORDINANCE NO.
1069
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN E~1ERGENCY PLAn FOR THE
CITY OF LA PORTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, an Emergency Plan for the City of La Porte has
been prepared by the City's civil defense office and City
department heads, and its approval and adoption by the City
Commission is recommended; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CO~~ISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. That the Basic Emergency Plan for the City of
La Porte, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference herein, and made a
part hereof for all purposes, is hereby approved for use by
all City departments, agencies, and employees.
Section 2. ~his Ordinance shall be effective from and
after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 4th day of April, 1977.
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IV. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS
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SITUATION
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CONCEPT
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EMERGENCY IOPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
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VI. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS
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Law and Order .
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Communications. .
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Warning . ". . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fire Protection/Rescue.
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Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public Works. .
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Public Utilities.
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Eme~gency Welfare Serv.ices.
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Personnel and Finance
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Emergency Public Information
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VII. INCREASED READINESS CONDITIONS
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IX. RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. .
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Ordinance number
An Ordinance by the City of La Porte,Texas, Describing the Functions
Duties, and Powers of Shelte.r Managers During National Emergencies;
Providing A Penalty; and Declaring An Emergency. . . . . . . . .19
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
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AUTHORITY
A. Texas Disaster'Act of 1975 and Executive Order #DB23, June 21,
1975
B. City ordinance establishing the Disaster Preparedness effort in
the city
C. County court order establishing the Disaster Preparedness effort
in the coun~y
II. REFERENCES
A. Sections 7, 8, and,10 of article 5890e of Vernon's Civil Statutes,
as amended
B. Texas Disaster Plan
C. Public law 81-920, "Federal Ctvil Defense Act of 1950"
D. Public law 93-288, "Federal Disaster Relief Act.'of 1974"
~III.PVRPOSE
T~ provide, in cooperation with the State and Federal Governments, a
workable plan for La Porte, Texas, designed to save lives and minimize
damage, and restore and rehabilitate society and property in a natural
emergency or natural disas~er.
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SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS
A. SITUATION
The City of La Porte has a peak population of 15,000, all of
whom cannot be accomadated in public shelter. Adequate shelter
for the entire population can only be obtained by a public and
industrial construction program augmented by home shelters. In
the future, where feasible, all major construction of buildings
should provide some space which, in case of need, could be
converted to shelter.
La Porte is situated in Harris County at the meeting of Spencer
Highway and State Highway 146. To the east Galveston Bay and
the Houston Ship Channel, Orange, Beaumont, Port Arthur,
Bay town abuts La Porte to the north', southwest are Bayport,. Nasa
and westward,Houston.
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B. ASSUMPTIONS
1. Because of its geographical location, highway and rail
traffic patterns, the City of La Porte can be assumed to
be subject to any of the following emergency or'disaster
situations:
a. Tornado es
b. Hurricanes
c. Flooding
d. Railway accidents
e. Transportation accidents
f. Major f~res/explosions
g. Major utilities failures
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Water system failure or contamination
i. Epidemics.
j. Aircraft accidents
k. Civil disturbance.
1. Bomb threats
m. Peacetime radiation accidents
n. Toxic gas leakage
2. It can be assumed that, in the event of Nuclear Warfare,
La Porte will re~eive radioactive fallout.
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GENERAL
A. CONCEPT
The mayor, as chief executive, is responsible for directing
all emergency measures within the 'city limits of La Porte.
All existing agencies of governme~t in the ci~y'will perform
emergency act~vities related to those duties they perform in
normal operations. The basic function of themayor is to
coordinate these activities and to insure the availability
from other sourses of , any skills not normally available in
existing government agencies.
B. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
The mayor, assisted by the city commission and civil defense
coordinator, will exercise direction and control during an
emergency from the City Emergenct Ope~ations.Center (EOC).
The city (EOC) is located 'at 124 South Second Street. The
mayor, as civil defense coordinator has the authority to .
activate the (EO~) as deemed necessary in actual or threatened
emergencies. Heads of departments having emergency assignments
or functions will report to the (EOC) upon its activation.
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VI. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS,
A. EXECUTIVE GROUP
1. Mayor/Commissioners
Direct city departments and volunteers in all
types of planning and emergency actions. Inform
the citizens.of the nature of the situation and
outline any actions required of the populace.
Make emergency police decisions governing the
direction of disaster operations within the city~
Request aid, or authorize such requests from the
State or Federal governments, including mi~itary
.support if needed.
2. CIVIL PREPAREDNESS DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR
(STAFF ADVISOR)
Assist the chief executive in. all programs and
phases of the disaster preparedness program.
Prepare, review and revise as necessary the emer-
gency operations plan. Coordinate with and assist
other departments within the city development of
operational procedures to the emergency plan.
Coordinate other community agencies' emergency plans,
e.g.- schools~ Red Cross; industry and other civic
groups.
Maintain liaison with State and Federal disaster
preparedness' agencies. Maintain currentEOC staffing,
organization and assignments. Arrange for disaster
preparedness training'classes to meet the needs of
the city departments and the general public.
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VI. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSI~ILITIES AND TASKS
(CONTI~UED. FROM PAGE 5)
B. DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY
1. Law and Order
Chief of Polic~
Be responsible for police services within the city
to'include:
a. Law enforcement
b. Traffic control- to include flow of traffic
from coastal area ~uring hurricane evacuation
c. Protection of life,'and property
d.' Arrest of offenders
e. Perform intelligence
f. Civil disorders
g. Bomb threats
h. Assist in severe weather watch
i. Provide for coordinated ambulance service to
the affected area
'k. Preparation of an SOP to include the above
functions
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COMMUNICATIONS
POLICE'
Be responsible, for co~munications between city'servic~s,
public operating agencies, other cities, county districts,
State' 'and Federal 'agencies. A sufficient ~umber .of dispatch
personnel will be called into service to accomplish this.
Be respons{bie for tbe preparation of an SOP for emergency
procedures to be followed by dispatchers.
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VI. ASSIGNMENT, OF'RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
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B. DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY FUNCTIONS
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3. WARNING
POLICE
/ Be responsible for receiving all types of warnings,
(nuclear, weather and other) and dissemination of
the warning required. This will be accomplished by
pr~paring a~ SOP for use of the local two-way radio
channels, the DPS network and the intercity. radio
frequency. The SOP for warning will include and in-
dicate procedures for alerting the public through use
of public radio and television, sirens ~nd city op~
erated mobile loud speakers.
4. FIRE fROTECTrON AND RESCUE
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Be responsible for the use of the fire department
personnel, volunteers, and equipment to:
a. Control all types of fires
b. Investigation of fires
~ c. Perform resc.ue operations
d. Give first aid to injured at the scene
e. Search for injured'
f~Secure the area for ~ife safety hazards
g. Determine hazardous chemicals
h. Determine hazardous materials
i. Assist in radiological monitoring
j. Assist in warning
k. Training
i. Preparation of an SOP to include the above functions
s. ENGINEERING
CITY ENGINEER
Be respons~ble for keeping all streets open and in a
safe and clean condition for.through.traf~ic; opening up
of streets into damaged area so emergency equipment can
pass in a safe manner; responsible for maintaining a lo~
which contains a listing of heavy equipment and operators
that could be called on to be used during an emergency;.
development of an SOP for this function.
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. B. DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY FUNCTIONS
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6. PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS
(1) Be responsible for water and wastewater
(2) Be responsible for barricades into different areas
(3) Be res~onsible for vehicle maintenance
(4) Set up a priority list for r~storation of services
7. PUBLIC UTILITIES'
PUBLIC ~O~KS
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Cbordination with public utilities will be effected to asure
the best interest of the cit~zens of La Porte also planning
actions .of each should'be coordinated with all.others as well
as the city to preclude duplication of effort during disaster
or emergency situations for the most efficient application of
related resourses. Restoration of facilities should fall in
line with city p~iorities as close as possible~
(1) Houston Light and Power
(2) Houston Natural Gas
(3) Southwestern Bell Telephone
(4) City of La Porte water system
8. HEALTH AND MEDICAL
CITY HEALTH OFFICER
Be responsible for the prot~ction of the populat~on through.
emergency health and medical measures to include:
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Provide medi~al care and treatment for the sick and injured
Establish medical care and treatment centers
Maintain medical records
Establish resupply requirements
Institute environmental sanitation measures
Supervise emergency interment of the dead
Coordinate planning activities and, operations with all
medical and health agencies within the area
Preparation of an SOP to include the above functions.
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ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
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DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY FUNCTIONS
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9. EMERGENCY WELFARE SERVICES
ASSISTANT CIVIL DEFENSE
COORDINATOR
Be responsible for emergency clothing, feeding, registration,
and 'family., .rehabili tat ion. services,_ util;iz ing _the .,f acili ties. _u_ .
and personnel of the State Department of Public Welfare, American
Red Cross, Salvation Army and other welfare agencies in accordance
with advanced agree.ments with them. .___on _
10. PERSONNEL AND 'FINANCE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Be responsible for manpower s~pport, including temporary transfer
,of city employees to disaster duty, hiring of additional staff,
or recruitment of volun~eers in emergen~ies if requested by
particular city office; for coordinating temporary housing; for
issuing identification to city.employees, volunteers and other
agencies to permit reaching disaster assignments; for making or
authorizing e~ergency purchases for city government; 'for pro-
viding suppies .and food for EOC staff; for the preparation of an
SOP. .
11. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
TAX ASSESSOR
Be responsible for gathering information from department chiefs
and other sourses'so that the executive groups and all depart-
mants and agencies can make their decisions from the information
received;revision of property records to show results of a disast~r
and protection 'of these records. Be responsible for transmitting
damage estimat~s on public and private property to the State and
Federal offices.
12. TRANSFORTATtON
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
OF I.S.D.
Be ~espons~ble for coord~nating local transportation resourses in
emergencies; ~ppointing assistants from transport industries as
needed; for 'assisting police department in planning a~d executing
movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in emergencies, in-
cluding movement to shelter; preparation' of an SOP for transportation.
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DEPARTMENT AND 'AGENCY FUNCTIONS
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13. EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION
MAYOR
Be responsible for preparing plans for emergency public infor-
mation, in coordination with local news media; appointing
assistants from various media as needed; preparing daily status
reports; securing photographic documentation of disaster dam~ges
and activities.
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SHELTER (NATURAL/NUCLEAR)
CIVIL DEFENSE COORDINATOR
Be responsible for updating tlie Community Shelter Program (CSP)
as necessary; planning for and directing shelter occupancy,in-
cluding preparation of, shelter for natural'or nuclear disasters;
providing SOP's for operation, selection and training of' she~ter
staffs; coordinating with welfare officer, school superintendent,
building owners, churches, Red Cross and other civic agencies on
use of their personnel and/or facilities in shelter operation; ""
providing for a reporting system among shelters and between
shelters and the EOC, including establishment of shelter complex
h~adquarters if needed. In emerg~ncies, directing filling of
shelters, overloading if required, movement between shelters,
evacuation of persons from endangered shelter and final closure
of shelters when possible. Be responsible for the preparation of
SOP on Shelter Operations.
15. LEGAL
CITY ATTORNEY
Be respons~ble for legal aid and guidance to the city concerning
emergency situations.
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Be responsible for radiological services to include the capab'i-
lity for plotting of fallout, forecasting evaluation of the
situa~ion and advice ~o t~e chief exec~tive on maximum dosage and
movemen t during f allou t. The radiological def eris.e- off icer--~ill . - - ..
plan, train, coordiriate and supervise all radiological defense,
services within~he,area, ihc~uding selection of assistant RDO~s,
RMI's and RM's; will coordinate arrangements from each city depart-
ment to monitor its own personnel and facilities. Will develop
appropriate SOP's. .
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OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Other city .departments not assigned a disaster mission under this
plan will make their resources available to perform emergency duties
or support other.departments as directed by the mayor.
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. A. PURPOSE
To identify certain conditions of readiness and actions to be
taken. The following guide will be coordinated with those actions
in the department operational procedures.
B. POTENTIAL PHASES AND ACTIONS
1. Phase 3 exists when:
a. Severe weather WATCH is established by the U.S. Weat~er
Service. .
(1) TORNADO WATCH - Conditions are favorable for tornado
or severe thunderstorm formation.
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ACTION: Maintain daily routine, but be ready to respond
to WARNING, inform populace of TORNADO WATCH.'
(2) HURRICANE WATCH - Announced for specific areas that a
hurricane or an incipient hurricane condition poses a
threat to coastal and inland communities.
ACTION: . Meeting of city department and agency heads;
establish communications with coasta1 area
,(Harris County); maintain survefllance of storm
system, alert shelter managers.
(3) FLOOD WATCH
ACTION: Maintain daily routines; remove any equipment
from low-lying areas; inform popul'ace of'
FLOOD WATCH.
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POTENTIAL PHASES AND ACTIONS
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b. STRATEGIC WARNING - Based on intelligence reports or a
deteriorating international situation. The President
and/or the Governor may use public media to warn citizens
of a p~ssible enemy attack.
ACTION: Maintain daily routine, inventory shelters,. survival
supplies, radiological monitoring equipment, perform
refresher training for monitors and shelter manage-
ment staffs.
c. CIVIL UNREST - Identified by local sourses.
ACTION: Inform local law enforcement services.'
'2. Phase' 2 _exists. when: '
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a. Weather WARNING is issued by the U.S. Weather Service.
(1) TORNADO WARNING - A tornado or severe thunderstorm has been
sighted or. indicated in the .area by weather radar.
ACTION: Inform populace of tornado WARNING and actions to
take; alert all city department and agency heads.
(2) HURRICANE WARNING - Either or both of the following condi-
tions are expected in a specific coastal area in 24 hours .
or less:
(a) Sustained winds 74 ,MPH or higher
(b) Dangerously high water and/or exceptionally
high waves even though winds may not be
hurricane force.
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ACTION: U~on receipt of ~vacuation notice from
coastal area, open shelters and prepare
'to receive evacuees; check city communi-
cations system; check auxiliary power
units; establish necessary traffic contril;
establish reception centers and inform
populace. Maintain surveillance of storm
system.
(3) FLOOD WARNING"- When conditions exist that may cause,
flood water to exceed a safe control.
ACTION: Inform populace of condition, check barricades
and pot flarea, block o.ff 'f.lood prone areas
as' flooding begins.
b. TACITCAL WARNING - Where imminent air or missile attack
formation is received sufficiently in advance to permit
partial evacuation or deployment to shelter.
A~TION: Inform populace'to move to shelter according to
the Community Shelter Plan; stand by to begin
monitoring procedures; prepare to receive
evacuees from surrounding areas; notify all
emergency personnel and activate all facilities
to be used.
c. CIVIL DISORDERS - Occurs when relatively large scale
localized violence and law breaking begins.
ACTION: Law enforcement services will attempt to seal
off the area; requests outside assistance if
necessary; prepare to combat fires and looting;
informatidn relayed to the public mu~t be care-
fully screened for-effect before release. .
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INCREASED READINESS CONDITIONS
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POTENTIAL PHASES AND ACTIONS
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3. Phase 1 exists when:
a. Tornado strikes.
b. Hurricane strikes
c. Flash flooding
d. No warning - nuclear attack
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f. Major ~ccidental: disasters that may occur without any
prior warning."
ACTION: Trained services will respond according
to their established proc"edu"res while
all others should seek the best avail~ble'
shelter until the disaster forces subside.
POST-DISASTER ACTIONS
1. Check and/or re-establish communications.~
2. Maintain law and order.
3. Perform fire protection and rescue operations.
4. Set up triage stations if necessary an~ re-establish health
conditions.
5. Assess extent of damage.
6. Perfotm ~mergency clean-up ~nd debris removal.
7. Request 'outside assistance as required.
8. Where necessary establish controls on critical resourses and
direct their distribution~
9. Designate restricted areas as necessary.
10. Furnish regular status reports to the Departmen~ of. Public
Safety Disaster District Headquarters Region 2A in Houston.
11. Keep public informed of situation-by use of all available news
media.
12. Insure orderly' operations of shelters; provide welfare neces-
sities ~o the exte~t possible; determine when conditions allow
shelter emergence; direct all shelter operations.
13. Under conditions of nuclear warfare,' conduct radiological
monitoring of fallout during ~ll stages of operations.
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SUPPORT
Requests ~or State or Feder~l .ssistance, includ~ng
activation of the Texas National Guard or other military
assistance, will be made to the local Department of
Public Safety sergeant or patrolman. In the event they
are unavailable the request should be made by calling the
Department of Public Safety Disaster District Headquarters
Region 2A in Houston, telephone 713, 681-1761, radio.,call
KKC588.
Any and all requests for assistance from'State and Federal
levels will be made by the mayor or in, his name by other
officials specifically authorized by him.
RESOURSES MANAGEMENT
Freezing, rationing, curfews, designation of restricted
areas or otherresourse controls may be impos~d by the
mayor or city ~ommission as deemed .ne~essary during the
emergency or as the situation warrants.' All resourses
within La Porte, both publie and privately owned, will be
used where deemed necessary by the local government officials
and upon orders from the chief executive.: The City of La
Porte will assume no financial liability for the use of
.privately owned equipment or personnel, however, accurate
records of such us~ will be kept for purposes of possible
reimbursement. .
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Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Commissioners
Civil Defense Coordinator
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This Emergency Plan for the City of La Porte rescinds and
replaces all" previous plans and emergency procedures.. This
plan is effective upon passage, according to law and will be
assessed each six (6) months, and revised or updated at least
once a year.
In the event that any portion of
invalid, such decision shall not
remainirig portions of the Plan.
to be severable.
this Plan shall be held
affect the validity of the
To this end the plan is. held
Mayor, City ot
Date