HCSD — Standard Operating Procedures
Hartwell County Sheriff's Department Standard Operating Procedure Policy Manual. Public reference.
202 - Emergency Management Plan
202.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The County has prepared an Emergency Management Plan for use by all employees in the event of a major disaster or other emergency event. The plan provides for a strategic response by all employees and assigns specific responsibilities in the event that the plan is activated (Government Code § 8610).
202.2 ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY PLAN
The Emergency Management Plan can be activated on the order of the official designated by local ordinance.
202.2.1 RECALL OF PERSONNEL
In the event that the Emergency Management Plan is activated, all employees of the Hartwell County Sheriff’s Department are subject to immediate recall. Employees may also be subject to recall during extraordinary circumstances as deemed necessary by the Sheriff or the authorized designee.
Failure to promptly respond to an order to report for duty may result in discipline.
202.3 LOCATION OF THE PLAN
The Emergency Management Plan is available in Administration and the Administrative Bureau's office. All supervisors should familiarize themselves with the Emergency Management Plan. The Administration supervisor should ensure that office personnel are familiar with the roles police personnel will play when the plan is implemented.
202.4 UPDATING OF MANUALS
The Sheriff or designee shall review the Emergency Management Plan Manual at least once every two years to ensure that the manual conforms to any revisions made by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and should appropriately address any needed revisions.
202.5 BUREAU COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES
All Bureau Commanders will be responsible for:
- Planning, developing, and maintaining their Bureau and Division's response to major disasters or other emergency events in accordance with the Emergency Management Plan.
- Ensuring equipment designated for use during major disasters and other emergency events is inspected at least twice annually to ensure operational readiness.
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