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RESOLUTION
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
VIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia,
held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015,the following resolution was presented and adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, recognizes the need to
prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and manmade disasters; and
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County has a responsibility to provide for the safety and well-
being of its citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, =Pittsylvania County has established and appointed a Director and
Coordinator of Emergency Management,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT' SOLVED by,the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania
County, Virginia,this Emergency Operations Plan as revised is officially adopted; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Director and Coordinator of
Emergency Management, or his/her designee, is tasked and authorized to maintain and revise as
necessary this document over the next four(4) year period, or until such time be ordered to come
before this Ioard.
Chair, Pittsylvania ounty Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Cler , Pittsylvania Coun? Board of Supervisors
Approved to Form:
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Pittsylvania County Attorney
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PROMULGATION OF THE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 44-146.19 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as
amended, as the Emergency Services Director, I hereby promulgate and issue the Emergency
Operations Plan ("the Plan"), dated February 17, 2015, which provides for a County response to
emergencies and disasters wherein assistance is needed by affected citizens in order to save
lives; to protect public health, safety, and property; to restore essential services; and to effect an
economic recovery.
As necessary, the Emergency Management Coordinator, on behalf of the Director, is hereby
authorized to activate the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in order to direct and
control County emergency operations. Activation of the County's EOC shall constitute
implementation of the Plan.
As directed by the Plan, the Director of Emergency Management is responsible for command
and control, and direction of recovery efforts following any disaster that confronts the County. In
the absence of the Director, the Deputy Director assumes the responsibility. In the absence of
both the Director and Deputy Director, this responsibility is assumed by the Coordinator.
In accordance with the duties and responsibilities assigned in the Plan, each designated county
department or agency shall:
1. Become familiar with and maintain the part(s) of the Plan for which
it is responsible;
2. Conduct an on-going training program and participate in exercises
as needed in order to maintain an appropriate emergency response
capability;
3. In time of emergency, implement emergency response actions as
specified in the Plan, in coordination with the County's EOC; and
4. Assist with post-disaster restoration and recovery operations as
required.
The Plan is consistent with the Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Laws of 2000, as
amended (Chapter 3.2, Title 44 of the Code of Virginia) and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288, as amended) and its implementing
regulations.
This Executive Order shall be effective upon its signing and shall remain in full force and effect
until amended or rescinded by further executive order.
PROMULGATION OF THE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
(Continued)
Given under my hand and under the seal of Pittsylvania County this 17th day of
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Chair, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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