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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.4 - 2528 City Council Role in an Emergency Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 2, 2019 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: City Council Role in Emergency Prepared by: Bonnie S. Terra, Division Chief EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will receive an overview for executives and senior officials relating to their role in an emergency. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation from the Alameda County Fire Department. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None DESCRIPTION: Emergency management and preparedness best practices are a critical part of the City's Mission of ensuring the prosperity and well-being of the Dublin community. All City staff assigned to a position in the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) receive training for their particular section and specific function. In times of emergencies, the Dublin City Council plays a key role in emergency management including: - Review and approve Proclamations of Local Emergency; - Serve as a liaison to community organizations; - Provide special legislation and develop policy; - Consider and advise recover strategies; - Serve as a liaison to other City, County, State and/or Federal government representatives. Fire staff, will give a presentation/training to the City Counc il regarding roles and responsibilities before, during and after and emergency. Page 2 of 2 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: Strategy 2: Enhance the City's engagement efforts to better connect and inform residents of City activities and public safety matters. Strategic Objective 2d: Put greater emphasis on the disaster preparedness efforts by the City. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: None.