05-14-2019 Business Meeting
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUSINESS MEETING
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 – 7:00 PM
Pittsylvania County General District Courtroom
Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, 11 Bank Street
Chatham, Virginia 24531
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER (7:00 PM)
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: April 16, 2019, Work Session and Business Meeting, and May 2, 2019,
Property/Building Committee (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
b. Resolution #2019-05-01: State Championship Skills Challenge (Contact: Supervisor
Warren)
c. Proclamation: Business Appreciation Week (Staff Contact: Susan E. McCulloch)
d. Proclamation: Community Action Month (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
e. Proclamation: National Dairy Month; June (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. County Employee Service Awards Presentation (Staff Contact: Holly E. Stanfield)
b. Presentation of Child Identification Programs (Staff Contact: Sheriff Taylor)
9. HEARING OF THE CITIZENS
Each person addressing the Board under Hearing of the Citizens shall be a resident or
land owner of the County, or the registered agent of such resident or land owner. Each
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person shall step up, give his/her name and district in an audible tone of voice for the
record, and unless further time is granted by the Chairman, shall limit his/her address to
three (3) minutes. No person shall be permitted to address the Board more than once
during Hearing of the Citizens. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body
and not to any individual member thereof. Hearing of the Citizens shall last for a
maximum of forty-five (45) minutes. Any individual that is signed up to speak during
said section who does not get the opportunity to do so because of the aforementioned
time limit, shall be given speaking priority at the next Board meeting. Absent
Chairman’s approval, no person shall be able to speak who has not signed up.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Rezoning Public Hearings
Pursuant to Article V, Division 6, of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance, the
Board of Supervisors have been empowered to hear and decide specific zoning issues
and zoning map changes in support of said Ordinance. In accomplishing this
important task, the Board is responsible for promoting the health, safety, and general
public welfare of the citizens of Pittsylvania County. The Board must ensure that all
of its decisions and regulations be directed to these goals and that each be consistent
with the environment, the comprehensive plan, and in the best interest of Pittsylvania
County, its citizens, and its posterity.
Case 1: Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-19-016, James T. Motley; Callands-
Gretna Election District, R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to A-1, Agricultural District (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides);
(Supervisor Farmer)
Case 2: Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-19-017, J D A Associates, Inc.;
Chatham-Blairs and Westover Election Districts; R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Staff Contact:
Gregory L. Sides); (Supervisors Warren and Scearce)
Case 3: Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-19-018; Kenneth Yeaman; Westover
Election District, R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1,
Agricultural District (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides); (Supervisor
Scearce)
B. Other Public Hearings
Each person addressing the Board under a Public Hearing shall step up, give his/her
name and district, and/or his/her place of residency for non-County citizens, in an
audible tone of voice for the record, and unless further time is granted by the
Chairman, shall limit his/her address to three (3) minutes; speakers for a group shall be
limited to ten (10) minutes. Speakers shall conclude their remarks at that time, unless
the consent of the Board is affirmatively given to extend the speakers allotted time.
Absent Chairman’s approval, no person shall be able to speak who has not signed up.
1. Public Hearing: Dog Controlled Area (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
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2. Public Hearing: Wayside Park Deed Restriction and Open Space Easement Public
Hearing and Potential Approval of Same (Staff Contact: Mark W. Moore)
3. Public Hearing: Enterprise Zone Amendments (Staff Contact: Susan E. McCulloch)
4. Public Hearing: Relocation of Voting Precincts and Approval of Related Revision to
PCC Section 8-7 (Staff Contact: Kelly Bailess)
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approval and Adoption of Emergency Operations Plan (Staff Contact: Christopher
C. Slemp)
b. Next Gen-911 Grant Agreement Approval (Staff Contact: Christopher C. Slemp)
c. Resolution #2019-05-02: Blairs Fire and Rescue Tax Exempt Usage Authorization
(Staff Contact: Christopher C. Slemp)
d. Request for Tipping Fee Waiver - Leesville Lake Association (Staff Contact: Richard
N. Hicks)
e. Radio Tower Project Change Approval (Staff Contact: Richard N. Hicks)
f. Go Virginia Robotics Grant Shortfall (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides)
g. Pet Center Grant Appropriations (Staff Contact: Kimberly G. Van Der Hyde)
h. Application for Music Festival Permit (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
13. APPOINTMENTS
14. MATTERS FROM WORK SESSION (IF ANY)
15. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
16. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title:
Minutes: April 16, 2019, Work Session and Business Meeting, and May
2, 2019, Property/Building Committee (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
Staff Contact(s): Kaylyn M. McCluster
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 7.a
Attachment(s):
04-16-2019 Work Session - DRAFT
04-16-2019 Business Meeting - DRAFT
05-02-2019 Property-Building Committee Meeting - DRAFT
Reviewed By:
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April 16, 2019
Work Session
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Work Session
April 16, 2019
VIRGINIA: The Work Session of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors was
held on April 16, 2019, in the Main Conference Room, County Administration Building,
Chatham, Virginia 24531. Chairman, Dan River District, Joe B. Davis, called the Meeting to
Order at 4:30 PM. The following Members were present:
CALL TO ORDER (4:30 PM)
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Joe B. Davis Chairman - Dan River District Present 4:24 PM
Charles H. Miller Vice Chairman - Banister District Present 4:14 PM
Tim R. Barber Supervisor - Tunstall District Present 4:24 PM
Elton W. Blackstock Supervisor - Staunton River District Present 4:32 PM
Ben L. Farmer Supervisor - Callands-Gretna District Present 4:26 PM
Ronald S. Scearce Supervisor - Westover District Present 4:12 PM
Robert W. "Bob" Warren Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District Present 4:16 PM
Also in attendance were Mr. David M. Smitherman, County Administrator; Mr. J. Vaden
Hunt Esq., County Attorney; Mr. Gregory L. Sides, Assistant County Administrator for Planning
& Administration; Mr. Richard N. Hicks, Assistant County Administrator for Operations; Mrs.
Kimberly G. VanDerHyde, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Kaylyn M. McCluster, Deputy Clerk.
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ben L. Farmer, Supervisor - Callands-Gretna District
SECONDER: Tim R. Barber, Supervisor - Tunstall District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
PRESENTATIONS
a. Chatham Rotary Landscaping/Demolition Project Update (Staff Contact: Richard N.
Hicks) (Presenter: Christopher Lund); (10 minutes)
Mr. Christopher Lund was present to update the Board on the Chatham Rotary Landscaping
Project. This Project is taking place at the corner of Center and Main Streets. They are
revitalizing the corner for a gathering space that will include benches and a nice seating area.
The first phase should be complete by May 15, 2019.
b. Town of Hurt Dogs Running at Large Discussion (Staff Contact: J. Vaden Hunt,
Esq.); (15 minutes)
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Mr. Hunt explained that the Town of Hurt requested for the County to consider assisting the
Town in creating a no dogs running at large area for the Town of Hurt. Steve Watson, Vice-
Mayor of Hurt, was present and stated they have had several complaints over the past several
months. Mr. Slemp stated the increased call volume would be burdensome in the present case.
Moreover, having the man power to police this appropriately would be difficult. Mr. Blackstock
asked what is currently done in the Towns of Chatham and Gretna, and Ms. Susan Dillon, Chief
Animal Control Officer, stated they do not enforce in the Towns; the Town Police take care of
that. The Town has the ability to pass an Ordinance regarding a leash law, but they have to
enforce it.
STAFF, COMMITTEE, AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORTS
a. Voting Precincts Relocation Discussion (Staff Contact: Kelly Bailess); (15 minutes)
Ms. Bailess was present to update the Board on the need to relocate two (2) voting precincts.
She stated that last Spring, the new Riceville Voting location was approved by the Board and
moved to Riceville Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center. However, after the June
2018 Primary Election, the Church’s Trustee Committee sent a formal notice that it was no long
available due to an internal divide. After several attempts with Church Staff to come to a mutual
agreement, the County’s Registrar was forced to relocate the precinct to Riceville Java Volunteer
Fire Department located at 3105 Java Road, Java, Virginia 24565. However, because of the
November 2018 Election quickly approaching, it had to be submitted to the State Board of
Election as an Emergency Relocation. In addition to moving Riceville, the County’s Registrar
needs to find and approve a new facility for the Mt. Hermon Precinct. The owner of the Mt.
Hermon Courtyard notified Ms. Bailess that they had a new tenant with a Lease Agreement that
no longer allows it to offer the space for rent to anyone else. Ms. Bailess has since toured and
met with several local facilities within the Mt. Hermon Precinct boundaries, and has determined
that New Life Community Church located at 3837 U.S. Highway 29, Danville, Virginia 24540,
has the space needed, and satisfies all of the State requirements for handicap parking and
accessibility. Mr. Scearce questioned if citizens would be notified for the June primary, and Ms.
Bailess clarified that the letters would be processed and mailed the next day. Mr. Farmer asked if
Riceville Fire Department agreed with this change, and Ms. Bailess stated they did.
b. ODAF's Land Purchase Request Discussion (Staff Contact: David M. Smitherman);
(15 minutes)
Mr. Smitherman stated the Economic Development Committee met a few weeks ago and
discussed ODAF's request to purchase land. The original request was for the County to provide
support of its access to the Tobacco Commissions allocation, in the amount of $245,000, and the
remainder amount be granted via a no interest loan from the County. The Economic
Development Committee suggested a different arrangement, where the Board would support use
of $255,000 from its Southside Allocation and ODAF seek a loan on its own for the remining
need, and the Board would support backing that loan. The Tobacco Commission has not
announced their next meeting, and it could be August or September before it convenes to vote on
any new applications.
c. Other Reports
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Mr. Smitherman stated there was an informal request from DCC/Institute to further its
Cybersecurity and Robotics Program in the School System. It is a win for the Region, but a huge
win for Pittsylvania County and Schools. There has not been a formal request made for funding
support yet, but it is anticipated that it will be received by weeks end. Mr. Warren asked if any
of the Regional Partners would share this cost, but Mr. Smitherman stated this is just the
County’s portion. The City has already agreed. Mr. Rowe has taken the initiative to speak with
the IDA about it assisting with this since the first year is this year, before June 20, 2019. Mr.
Barber asked about corporate partners, and Mr. Smitherman stated that would be a possibility.
Ms. Bailess stated that the General Assemble has approved early voting in Virginia. She stated
she does not have the staff or the space to accommodate this and is in need of additional staffing
and space in order to operate efficiently when this takes place.
BUSINESS MEETING DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mr. Blackstock received an email from Sheriff Taylor and he wants to add to tonight’s Business
Meeting Agenda an appropriation from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Seizure Account.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion to enter into Closed Session.
The Board entered into Closed Session at 5:12 PM.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
SECONDER: Charles H. Miller, Vice Chairman - Banister District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
a. Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing
business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or
industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. (Staff Contact:
Matthew D. Rowe)
(1) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5)
Subject Matter: Project G4
Purpose: Economic Development Updates on unannounced and/or
prospective businesses and/or industries
(2) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5)
Subject Matter: Project White Oak
Purpose: Economic Development Updates on unannounced and/or
prospective businesses and/or industries
(3) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5)
Subject Matter: Project MAP
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Purpose: Economic Development Updates on unannounced and/or
prospective businesses and/or industries
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION & CLOSED SESSION CERTIFICATION
a. Closed Session Certification (Staff Contact: J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.)
The Board returned to Open Session at 6:37 PM, and the following Certification was recorded:
CLOSED MEETING CERTIFICATION
BE IT RESOLVED that at the Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
(the “Board”) on April 16, 2019, the Board hereby certifies by a recorded vote that to the best of
each Board Member’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exempted from the Open
Meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (the “Act”) and identified in
the Motion authorizing the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered in the Closed
Meeting. If any Board Member believes that there was a departure from the requirements of the
Act, he shall so state prior to the vote indicating the substance of the departure. The Statement
shall be recorded in the Board's Minutes.
Vote
Tim R. Barber Yes
Elton W. Blackstock Yes
Joe B. Davis Yes
Ben L. Farmer Yes
Charles H. Miller, Jr. Yes
Ronald S. Scearce Yes
Robert W. “Bob” Warren Yes
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Davis adjourned the Meeting at 6:38 PM.
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Business Meeting
April 16, 2019
VIRGINIA: The Business Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors was
held on April 16, 2019, in the Pittsylvania County General District Courtroom, Edwin R. Shields
Courthouse Addition, Chatham, Virginia 24531. Chairman, Dan River District, Joe B. Davis,
called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 PM. The following Members were present:
CALL TO ORDER (7:00 PM)
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Joe B. Davis Chairman - Dan River District Present 6:34 PM
Charles H. Miller Vice Chairman - Banister District Present 6:44 PM
Tim R. Barber Supervisor - Tunstall District Present 6:27 PM
Elton W. Blackstock Supervisor - Staunton River District Present 6:30 PM
Ben L. Farmer Supervisor - Callands-Gretna District Present 6:29 PM
Ronald S. Scearce Supervisor - Westover District Present 6:26 PM
Robert W. "Bob" Warren Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District Present 6:51 PM
Also in attendance were Mr. David M. Smitherman, County Administrator; Mr. J. Vaden
Hunt Esq., County Attorney; Mr. Gregory L. Sides, Assistant County Administrator for Planning
& Administration; Mr. Richard N. Hicks, Assistant County Administrator for Operations; Mrs.
Kimberly G. VanDerHyde, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Kaylyn M. McCluster, Deputy Clerk.
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED
Motion to add item 11d, Sheriff's Department Appropriation, and item 11e, Approval of ODAF's
Intent to Apply for $250,000 of Tobacco Allocation Funds, to the Agenda, and to remove item
7k, CVFD Rental Agreement, from the Agenda due to further consideration needed.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
SECONDER: Tim R. Barber, Supervisor - Tunstall District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve the Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
SECONDER: Robert W. "Bob" Warren, Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Karen Johnston was present to accept Resolution #2019-04-03.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim R. Barber, Supervisor - Tunstall District
SECONDER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
a. Minutes: March 7, 2019, Legislative Committee Meeting and Called Meeting; March 12,
2019, Work Session and Business Meeting; March 14, 2019, Finance Committee Meeting;
March 26, 2019, Finance Committee Meeting; March 28, 2019, Economic Development
Committee Meeting and Called Meeting; April 2, 2019, Finance Committee Meeting; and
April 4, 2019, Called Meeting (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
b. Proclamation: National Law Day (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
c. Proclamation: National Police Week (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
d. Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
e. Proclamation: Teacher Appreciation Week (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
f. Proclamation: National Travel and Tourism Week (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
g. Resolution #2019-04-01: Tobacco Resolution for Last Mile MEC (Staff Contact: Gregory
L. Sides)
h. Resolution #2019-04-02: Shentel Franchise Renewal Request (Staff Contact: J. Vaden
Hunt, Esq.)
i. Resolution #2019-04-03: Karen Johnston (Contact: Supervisor Scearce); (Karen Johnston
will be present to accept)
j. Ratification of Landfill Electronics Disposal Agreement with Henry County (Staff Contact:
David M. Smitherman)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA
1. CVFD Rental Agreement Approval (Staff Contact: Chris C. Slemp)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim R. Barber, Supervisor - Tunstall District
SECONDER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
PRESENTATIONS
a. National Service Day Proclamation (Staff Contact: David M. Smitherman)
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Audia Harris was present to accept the National Service Day Proclamation.
HEARING OF THE CITIZENS
Carol Cooper signed up to speak, but Brent Shelton, her attorney, stated they would reserve their
time for later.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning Public Hearings
Case 1: Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-19-012, Randy and Nikki Owen; Westover
Election District, R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural
District (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides); (Supervisor Scearce)
Mr. Davis opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 PM. A Proffer was offered with this case. Mr.
Owen was present to represent the Petition. No one signed up to speak, and Mr. Davis closed the
Public Hearing at 7:21 PM.
Motion to rezone 15.590 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1,
Agricultural District (for agricultural purposes - plant pine trees for harvesting).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ronald S. Scearce, Supervisor - Westover District
SECONDER: Robert W. "Bob" Warren, Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
Case 2: Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-19-013, Henry Lynwood Reynolds; Tunstall
Election District, R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural
District (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides); (Supervisor Barber)
Mr. Davis opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 PM. Mr. Reynolds was present to represent the
Petition. No one signed up to speak, and Mr. Davis closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM.
Motion to rezone 3.46 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1,
Agricultural District (to make the zoning consistent with the farm).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim R. Barber, Supervisor - Tunstall District
SECONDER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
Other Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing: Electrical Transmission Exemption Zoning Text Amendment (Staff
Contact: Gregory L. Sides)
The County is working with Appalachian Power (“AEP”) to provide an industrial level electrical
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power supply for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. The activity of providing a new
transmission line to the Megasite currently requires obtaining a Special Use Permit (“SUP”) for
all parcels crossed by the line. AEP has not been required to follow this process in industrial
parks in other localities, such as Commonwealth Crossing in Henry County. AEP has an option
to go to the State Corporation Commission to obtain approval, instead of with the locality, but
this is typically a long and arduous process. The County’s Economic Development Department
proposed that the County consider amending its Zoning Ordinance to exempt industrial park
transmission lines from the SUP process (see attached proposed amendment to Pittsylvania
County Code (“PCC”) § 35-50). The process for amending the County’s Zoning Ordinance
requires that the Planning Commission (“PC”) first conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed
Amendment and then make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”). The
PC held their Public Hearing on April 2, 2019, and voted unanimously to recommend the
Amendment to the Board.
Mr. Davis opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM. No one signed up to speak, and Mr. Davis
closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 PM.
Motion to approve the proposed Amendment to Pittsylvania County Code Section 35-50 of the
County’s Zoning Ordinance exempting electrical transmission lines, as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert W. "Bob" Warren, Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District
SECONDER: Charles H. Miller, Vice Chairman - Banister District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
NEW BUSINESS
a. Request for Public Hearing; Dog Controlled Area (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
County Staff received a Petition from Carol Cooper, resident of Museville Road in the County,
requesting the Board consider amending Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”) § 2.2-22; Running
At Large Restrictions in Designated Areas, to include sections of Museville Road and Anderson
Mill Road. Ms. Cooper developed a Petition supporting a dog-control area defined as 1128
Museville Road to 1348 Museville Road, and from 12620 Anderson Mill Road to Burton Lake
Road. County Staff has verified there are twenty-six (26) property owners within this area. Ms.
Cooper’s Petition has sixteen (16) signatures, representing 61.5% of property owners in the
proposed dog-control area, requesting a Public Hearing for citizen input on amending PCC § 2.2-
22 to include the aforementioned sections of Museville Road and Anderson Mill Road. County
Staff recommended setting a Public Hearing for citizen’s input to be held at the Board’s Business
Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Motion to authorize County Staff to advertise a Public Hearing for a proposed amendment to
Pittsylvania County Code § 2.2-22 to include the aforementioned sections of Museville Road and
Anderson Mill Road.
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Mr. Farmer commended Ms. Cooper on her efforts to get the signatures needed for the Public
Hearing.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ben L. Farmer, Supervisor - Callands-Gretna District
SECONDER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
b. 2019 VARules Summer Camp (Staff Contact: Honorable Sheriff Michael Taylor)
Deputy Silverman was present and spoke to the Board about the VARules Summer Camp.
VARules Camp is a week-long summer experience for rising eighth (8th) graders in the County
held at Camp Selah in the Sutherlin area of the County. Kids and cops are the focus of the Camp
that leads toward building positive relations between youth and law enforcement in a non-
traditional atmosphere, while also learning social behaviors that increase the youth’s ability to
not become involved in illegal and or immoral behaviors. To date, over one-hundred (100)
twelve (12) and thirteen (13)-year olds have attended the Camp, and only one (1) of them has
deviated from normal expected social behavior.
Motion to approve the Sheriff’s Department to accept a reimbursable Grant from the Attorney
General’s Office in the amount of $5,000 for the purpose of the 2019 VARules Summer Camp.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
SECONDER: Ben L. Farmer, Supervisor - Callands-Gretna District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
c. Workforce Investment Board---TANF Employment Grant Appropriation (Staff
Contact: Kimberly G. Van Der Hyde)
The City of Martinsville, Virginia (“Martinsville”), recently received funds in the amount of
$271,203.83 from the Virginia Department of Social Services for a TANF Employment Grant.
Martinsville will be utilizing the help of the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board
(“WIB”) and the United Way to effectively administer this Grant. Since the County is the WIB’s
Fiscal Agent, the County needs to appropriate a portion of these funds to cover the expenditures
incurred by this Grant. Mrs. VanDerHyde recommended the Board appropriate a total of
$241,363.31 to the WIB’s 2019 Budget (Fund 251).
Motion to approve an appropriation to the WIB Budget in the amount of $241,363.31, as
outlined in the Budget document.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert W. "Bob" Warren, Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District
SECONDER: Charles H. Miller, Vice Chairman - Banister District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
d. Sheriff's Department Appropriation
Sheriff Taylor requested an appropriation of $60,000 from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Seizure
Account. He stated the Sheriff's Department has made some improvements to a property in
Tightsqueeze and would like for the money to be appropriated so it can encumber said money.
Motion to appropriate $60,000 from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Seizure Account, to line item
242-4-031710-821200.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
SECONDER: Tim R. Barber, Supervisor - Tunstall District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
e. Approve ODAF's intent to Apply for $255,000 of Tobacco Allocation Funds
Mr. Smitherman stated the ODAF presented a request to be endorsed to seek Tobacco
Commission Allocation Funding of $255,000 for property acquisition matters at the ODAC on
Highway 29. The Economic Development Committee recommended approval to endorse this
action, and also made available assistance with the Foundation with the backing of a privately
placed loan if necessary to secure the match.
Motion to approve the application for the Grant in the amount of $255,000 from the Tobacco
Allocation Fund for the benefit of ODAF's land acquisition.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert W. "Bob" Warren, Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District
SECONDER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
APPOINTMENTS
MATTERS FROM WORK SESSION (IF ANY)
a. Voting Precinct Relocations Public Hearing Authorization (Staff Contact: Kelly
Bailess)
Ms. Bailess was present at the Work Session earlier in the day and requested the Board authorize
holding a Public Hearing to relocate the Riceville and the Mt. Hermon Voting Precincts.
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April 16, 2019
Business Meeting
Motion to authorize County Staff to hold a Public Hearing at the May Business Meeting to hear
citizen input on the proposed voting Precinct relocations as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elton W. Blackstock, Supervisor - Staunton River District
SECONDER: Tim R. Barber, Supervisor - Tunstall District
AYES: Davis, Miller, Barber, Blackstock, Farmer, Scearce, Warren
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Blackstock wanted to notify the Board that Christopher Barbour has submitted his
resignation to the DSS Board, due to a conflict of interest by him being a foster parent. Mr.
Farmer stated that on May 11th, 2019, Gretna will hold their annual 5K race 9:00 AM, and at
11:00 AM, there will be the Strawberry and Wine Festival. Mr. Warren thanked Ms.
VanDerHyde for her hard work on the Budget and he also thanked the Treasurer for bringing
reality to the Board. He also stated that he has to tip his hat to the school system for the great job
they have done, and, he thanked the Staff for their efforts over the past two (2) years with
engaging the citizens in the Budget process and assisting in being transparent. Finance
Chairman, Mr. Scearce, was also thanked for a job well done. Mr. Davis thanked the schools
and all educators for what they do, and stated that he appreciates Staff and the County
Administrator for all their efforts.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Mr. Smitherman stated the County still has a long way to go, but it is making strides at the Pet
Center. There is a lower animal count in the Pet Center than it has ever had before. On May 4,
2019, there will be a “No Flea, Flea Market” from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The Pet Center will be
offering low cost rabies, microchipping of animals, and dog baths for $10.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Davis adjourned the Meeting 7:59 PM.
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Property/Building Committee Meeting
May 2, 2019
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Property/Building Committee
Thursday, May 2, 2019
VIRGINIA: The Property/Building Committee of the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors was held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, in the Pittsylvania County Main Conference
Room at 1 Center Street in Chatham, Virginia 24531. Tim R. Barber, Chairman, called the
Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. The following Members were present:
Tim R. Barber
Elton W. Blackstock
Charles H. Miller, Jr.
The following Board of Supervisors Members were also present:
Joe B. Davis
Robert W. “Bob” Warren
Mr. David M. Smitherman, County Administrator; Mr. J. Vaden Hunt Esq., County
Attorney; Mr. Gregory L. Sides, Assistant County Administrator for Planning; Mr. Richard N.
Hicks, Assistant County Administrator for Operations; and Mrs. Kaylyn M. McCluster, Deputy
Clerk, were also present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Dr. Miller, second by Mr. Blackstock, to approve Agenda, which was
unanimously approved by the Committee.
New Business
(a) Courthouse and Jail Facility Update
Tony Bell with Moseley Architects presented to the Board the Courts and Jail Facilities
Conceptual Design Update, which can be found on the County’s website at
https://www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov. There was discussion about building a smaller jail off-
site and joining the Blue Ridge Regional Jail on a permanent basis as a member so that the
County is guaranteed beds when needed. The next steps in this process are for Moseley
Architects to prepare the Draft Report, present to the full Board at the June 18, 2019, Work
Session, and then submit their Final Report.
(b) Request to Donate Property
Mr. Hicks stated the County had received two (2) requests where citizens want to donate
property to the County. One (1) parcel is located on Ringgold Road, and the other is located on
W. Witt Road. Motion by Mr. Blackstock, second by Dr. Miller, to direct County Staff to take a
look at both properties and bring a recommendation back to the Board.
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(c) Acquisition of Ford Brothers Property – Blairs School
Mr. Sides stated that Mr. Ford approached him with concerns, because part of the field at
the Old Blair’s Middle School is still owned by the Fords and they have had an agreement in
place to allow the soccer league to play there. Now that the property has been turned over to the
Landmark Group, he is concerned that someone may get hurt and it would be a liability to his
family. Mr. Ford would like for the County to consider purchasing one (1) acre of the property
from him for $10,000. Motion by Mr. Blackstock, second by Dr. Miller, to direct County Staff
to come up with boundaries that the County may be interested in purchasing and have that
appraised and bring back to the Committee. Mr. Blackstock withdrew his motion, and Dr. Miller
withdrew his second. It was recommended for County Staff to discuss all available options and
bring a recommendation back to be discussed at a future Closed Session.
Matters from Committee Members
Mr. Blackstock stated that Moseley Architects did a really good job on its presentation.
Mr. Barber thanked everyone for their time, and was very pleased with the presentation and
discussion regarding the Courts and Jail update.
Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Resolution #2019-05-01: State Championship Skills Challenge (Contact:
Supervisor Warren)
Staff Contact(s): Supervisor Warren
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 7.b
Attachment(s): 2019-05-01 SkillsUSA Competition
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
The Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center (“PCTC”) has been recognized for attending the
55th Annual Skills USA State Leadership Conference (the “Conference”) in Virginia Beach,
Virginia. The PCTC sent nine (9) District Champions, who competed in eight (8) contests at this
year’s Conference. Seven (7) of these students medaled in their respective Competitions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Resolution #2019-05-01 honoring the
PCTC and their students for their accomplishments.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to approve Resolution #2019-05-01 honoring the Pittsylvania Career and
Technical Center and their students for their accomplishments.”
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
______________________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
#2019-05-01
______________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, SkillsUSA, headquartered in Leesville, Virginia, is a national career and technical student
Organization that prepares leadership in the world of work; and
WHEREAS, students from the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center attended the 55th Annual
SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, The Technical Center sent nine (9) District Champions, those of which competed in eight
(8) contests at this year’s Leadership Conference; and
WHEREAS, seven (7) of these students medaled in their respective Competitions; and
WHEREAS, coming in second (2nd) place and earning a silver medal were Walker Cline from Gretna
High School in Industrial Motor Control, Cory Haley from Tunstall High School in Job Skills Demo Open, and
Christian Burdette from Gretna High School in Automotive Service Technology; and
WHEREAS, coming in first (1st) place and earning a spot at the National Convention in Louisville,
Kentucky, this June were Breanna Mell from Chatham High School in First-aid-CPR, Jacob Edwards from
Tunstall High School in CNC Turning, Trent Oswald from Chatham High School in CNC Milling, and Adam
Ilconich from Gretna High School in CNC Technician; and
WHEREAS, these students bring to the table leadership skills and represent their school well on and off
campus; and
WHEREAS, much appreciation is also sent to the instructors who work hard to support and promote these
opportunities for their students; then
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors does hereby express its deepest
congratulations and admiration to the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center for its accomplishments at the
State Competition.
Given under my hand this 14th day of May, 2019.
__________________________________
Joe B. Davis, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Proclamation: Business Appreciation Week (Staff Contact: Susan E.
McCulloch)
Staff Contact(s): Susan E. McCulloch
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 7.c
Attachment(s): 05-14-2019 Business Appreciation Week
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
Annually, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”), in cooperation with the
Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, sets up and supports Business
Appreciation Week. Attached is a Proclamation designating the week of June 3 - 7, 2019, as
“Business Appreciation Week” in Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the “County”).
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Proclamation designating the week of
June 3 - 7, 2019, as “Business Appreciation Week” in the County.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to approve the attached Proclamation designating the week of June 3 - 7, 2019,
as “Business Appreciation Week” in the County.”
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Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
PROCLAMATION
BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK
JUNE 3-7, 2019
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the “County”), is pleased to have a thriving
business base and industries to support the local economy; and
WHEREAS, these businesses provide essential employment opportunities for County
citizens; and
WHEREAS, these businesses provide local revenues from which benefit the entire local
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, these businesses also make significant contributions to the County’s
communities to promote educational opportunities for its children, and promote a variety of
activities which increase the area’s quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the County’s Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) and County citizens
recognize and appreciate these businesses; then
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board does hereby proclaim the week of June 3 – 7, 2019 as
“Business Appreciation Week” in the County; and
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that a copy of this Proclamation be forwarded to
the local media.
Given under my hand this 14th day of May, 2019.
_____________________________________
Joe B. Davis, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
_____________________________________
David M. Smitherman, County Administrator
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Proclamation: Community Action Month (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
Staff Contact(s): Kaylyn M. McCluster
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 7.d
Attachment(s): 05-14-2019 Community Action Month
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
Each year the Board supports Community Action Awareness Month. Community Action has
made essential contributions to individuals and families across this Nation by creating economic
opportunities and strengthening communities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Proclamation declaring May as
Community Action Month throughout the County.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to approve the attached Proclamation declaring May as Community Action
Month throughout Pittsylvania County.”
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
______________________________________________________________________________
PROCLAMATION
COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH
MAY 2019
______________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Community Action has made essential contributions to individuals and
families across this Nation by creating economic opportunities and strengthening communities;
and
WHEREAS, Community Action is a robust state and local force connecting people to
life-changing services and creating pathways to prosperity in ninety-nine percent (99%) of all
American Counties; and
WHEREAS, Community Action builds and promotes economic stability as an essential
aspect of enabling and enhancing stronger communities and stable homes; and
WHEREAS, Community Action promotes community-wide solutions to challenges
throughout our cities, suburbs, and rural areas; and
WHEREAS, Community Action delivers innovative services and supports that create
greater opportunities for families and children to succeed; and
WHEREAS, Community Action insists on community participation and involvement
ensuring that all sectors of the community have a voice and will be heard; and
WHEREAS, Community Action is celebrating fifty-five (55) years of innovation, impact,
and providing proven results for Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors does hereby
proclaim May 2019 as Community Action Month in recognition of the hard work and
dedication of the Pittsylvania County Community Action Agency.
Given under my hand this 14th day of May, 2019.
_____________________________________
Joe B. Davis, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
_____________________________________
David M. Smitherman, County Administrator
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Proclamation: National Dairy Month; June (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
Staff Contact(s): Kaylyn M. McCluster
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 7.e
Attachment(s): 05-14-2019 National Dairy Month
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
The Board annually recognizes June as National Dairy Month in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
(the “County”). County dairies contribute not only to the County’s revenue and employment, but
also for providing countless people throughout the United States with high quality, nutritious
products.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Proclamation declaring June as
National Dairy Month in the County.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion approving the attached Proclamation declaring June as National Dairy Month
in the County.”
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
______________________________________________________________________________
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH
JUNE 2019
______________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services informs that
the Virginia dairy industry has contributed to the development of the State’s economy and the
well-being of its citizens since dairy cows arrived in Jamestown in 1611, and more than 400
years later, Virginia’s dairy industry consistently ranks near the top, when compared to the
State’s other principle crops, livestock and livestock products; and
WHEREAS, Virginia is twenty-fourth (24th) in milk production and twenty-third (23rd)
in number of dairy cows in the Unites States; and
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the “County”), was listed as one of the top
milk producing Counties in 2017, with 158 million pounds of milk produced; and
WHEREAS, Virginia is home to approximately 87,000 milk cows, and each Virginia dairy
cow provides an average of 2,320 gallons of milk per year; and
WHEREAS, the dairy industry is a major County industry and makes a significant
contribution to the County’s economy; and
WHEREAS, real milk and dairy foods are superior to their imitations in quality, value, and
taste; and
WHEREAS, besides the great taste, dairy products are nutrient-dense, providing 72% of
the calcium available in the American diet, along with nine (9) essential vitamins and minerals,
including potassium, riboflavin, phosphorus, vitamins A, D, and B-12, as well as protein, and
studies indicate that eating three (3) to four (4) servings of dairy per day could help lower the
risk of high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and some forms of cancer, as well as assist with weight
management, supporting the catch phrase, “Milk-it does a body good!”; and
WHEREAS, the 83rd celebration of June Dairy Month, highlighting the dairy industry, will
occur during June 2019; then
NOW, THEREFORE, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors does hereby
proclaim June 2019 as National Dairy Month throughout the County.
Given under my hand this 14th day of May, 2019.
_____________________________________
Joe B. Davis, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
_____________________________________
David M. Smitherman
Pittsylvania County Administrator
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: County Employee Service Awards Presentation (Staff Contact: Holly E.
Stanfield)
Staff Contact(s): Holly E. Stanfield
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 8.a
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
The following employees will be recognized for their years of service with Pittsylvania County:
Jeffrey Stone Building & Grounds 30 years
Ronald Fowler E-911 Communications 30 years
Myrna Herndon Library 25 years
Corey Webb Sheriff's Office 25 years
Suzanne Meadows Clerk of Court’s Office 25 years
Kimberly Van Der Hyde Finance 20 years
Kathy Yeatts Finance 20 years
Adrian Badgett Library 20 years
Eric Scott Campbell Sheriff's Office 20 years
Matthew Dawson Sheriff's Office 20 years
David Dutton Sheriff's Office 20 years
Shannon Edwards Sheriff's Office 20 years
Baron Parker Sheriff's Office 20 years
Jane Marsh Clerk of Court’s Office 20 years
Robert Haskins Commonwealth’s Attorney 20 years
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Presentation of Child Identification Programs (Staff Contact: Sheriff
Taylor)
Staff Contact(s): Mike Taylor
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 8.b
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
Jack Lewis, Grand Senior Deacon of Kent Masonic Lodge #305, will present the Pittsylvania
County Sheriff’s Office with two (2) Child Identification Programs to aide in the identification
and recovery of missing children.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title:
Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-19-016, James T. Motley; Callands-
Gretna Election District, R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to A-1, Agricultural District (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides);
(Supervisor Farmer)
Staff Contact(s): Gregory L. Sides
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 10.A.1
Attachment(s): MOTLEY - CASE R-19-016
MOTLEY - CASE R-19-016 MAP
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
In Case R-19-016, James T. Motley, Petitioner, has petitioned to rezone 17.31 acres from R-1,
Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to combine with the
adjacent farm). The parcel is located on Chalk Level Road in the Callands-Gretna Election
District. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code §
35-178 are permitted. The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting
the Petitioner’s request. The County Staff Summary is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff submits this item to the Board for its review and consideration.
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Legend
Parcels
Parcel ID Number
Route Numbers
Appeals
Rezoning
Signs
Special Uses
Variances
Zoning
Unknown
A-1 = Agricultural District
B-1 = Business District, Limited
B-2 = Business District, General
C-1 = Conservation District
DZ = Double Zoned Parcels
M-1 = Industrial District, Light
Industry
M-2 = Industrial District, Heavy
Industry
MHP = Residential Manuf. Housing
Park District
R-1 = Residential Suburban
Subdivision District
RC-1 = Residential Combined
Subdivision Distric
RE = Residential Estates District
RMF = Residential Multi-Family
Subdivision Distric
RPD = Residential Planned
Development District
TZ = Town Zoning
UK = Unknown
County Boundary
Title: MOTLEY - CASE R-19-016 Date: 3/20/2019
DISCLAIMER:This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as such. The information displayed is a
compilation of records, information, and data obtained from various sources, and Pittsylvania County is not responsible for its accuracy or how current
it may be.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title:
Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-19-017, J D A Associates, Inc.;
Chatham-Blairs and Westover Election Districts; R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Staff
Contact: Gregory L. Sides); (Supervisors Warren and Scearce)
Staff Contact(s): Gregory L. Sides
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 10.A.2
Attachment(s): J D A ASSOCIATES, INC. - CASE R-19-017
JDA ASSOCIATES INC - CASE R-19-017 MAP
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
In Case R-19-017, JDA Associates, Inc., Petitioner, has petitioned to rezone a total of 98.66
acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to
subdivide into approximately seven (7) lots using the 50 feet of road frontage that was left for
future development of the subdivision). The parcels are located off Orphanage Road in the
Chatham-Blairs and Westover Election Districts. Once the properties are rezoned to A-1, all
uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35-178 are permitted. The Planning Commission,
with no opposition, recommended granting the Petitioner’s request with proffered conditions.
The County Staff Summary is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff submits this item to the Board for its review and consideration.
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Legend
Parcels
Parcel ID Number
Route Numbers
Appeals
Rezoning
Signs
Special Uses
Variances
Zoning
Unknown
A-1 = Agricultural District
B-1 = Business District, Limited
B-2 = Business District, General
C-1 = Conservation District
DZ = Double Zoned Parcels
M-1 = Industrial District, Light
Industry
M-2 = Industrial District, Heavy
Industry
MHP = Residential Manuf. Housing
Park District
R-1 = Residential Suburban
Subdivision District
RC-1 = Residential Combined
Subdivision Distric
RE = Residential Estates District
RMF = Residential Multi-Family
Subdivision Distric
RPD = Residential Planned
Development District
TZ = Town Zoning
UK = Unknown
County Boundary
Title: JDA ASSOCIATES, INC. - CASE R-19-017 Date: 4/2/2019
DISCLAIMER:This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as such. The information displayed is a
compilation of records, information, and data obtained from various sources, and Pittsylvania County is not responsible for its accuracy or how current
it may be.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title:
Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-19-018; Kenneth Yeaman; Westover
Election District, R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1,
Agricultural District (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides); (Supervisor
Scearce)
Staff Contact(s): Gregory L. Sides
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 10.A.3
Attachment(s): YEAMAN - CASE R-19-018
YEAMAN - CASE R-19-018 MAP
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
In Case R-19-018, Kenneth Yeaman, Petitioner, has petitioned to rezone 5.00 acres from R-1,
Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to consolidate with his
adjacent farm). The parcel is located on Mount View Road in the Westover Election District.
Once the property is rezoned, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35-178 are
permitted. The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the
Petitioner’s request. The County Staff Summary is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff submits this item to the Board for its review and consideration.
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Legend
Parcels
Parcel ID Number
Route Numbers
Appeals
Rezoning
Signs
Special Uses
Variances
Zoning
Unknown
A-1 = Agricultural District
B-1 = Business District, Limited
B-2 = Business District, General
C-1 = Conservation District
DZ = Double Zoned Parcels
M-1 = Industrial District, Light
Industry
M-2 = Industrial District, Heavy
Industry
MHP = Residential Manuf. Housing
Park District
R-1 = Residential Suburban
Subdivision District
RC-1 = Residential Combined
Subdivision Distric
RE = Residential Estates District
RMF = Residential Multi-Family
Subdivision Distric
RPD = Residential Planned
Development District
TZ = Town Zoning
UK = Unknown
County Boundary
Title: YEAMAN - CASE R-19-018 Date: 4/16/2019
DISCLAIMER:This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as such. The information displayed is a
compilation of records, information, and data obtained from various sources, and Pittsylvania County is not responsible for its accuracy or how current
it may be.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Public Hearing: Dog Controlled Area (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
Staff Contact(s): J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 10.B.1
Attachment(s):
05-14-2019 Public Hearing Notice -Running at Large Restrictions
PCC 2-22
Dog Controlled Area - Map
04-16-2019 Carol Cooper - Petition
05-14-2019 Public Hearing Notice Running at Large Restriction -
Affadavit
Email - Susan Dillon
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
County Staff received a Petition from by Carol Cooper, resident of Museville Road in the
County, requesting the Board consider amending Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”) § 2.2-22;
Dogs Running At Large Restrictions in Designated Areas, to include the following sections of
Museville Road and Anderson Mill Road: 1128 Museville Road to 1348 Museville Road, and
from 12620 Anderson Mill Road to Burton Lake Road. County Staff has verified there are
twenty-six (26) property owners within this area. Ms. Cooper’s Petition has sixteen (16)
signatures, representing 61.5% of property owners in the proposed Dog-Control Area. At the
April 16, 2019, Business Meeting, the Board authorized County Staff to advertise for a Public
Hearing for citizen input on amending PCC § 2.2-22 to include the aforementioned sections of
Museville Road and Anderson Mill Road. The Public Hearing was advertised in the Chatham
Star Tribune on May 1, 2019, and May 8, 2019. County Staff has also spoken with Susan
Dillon, Chief Animal Control Officer, and she confirmed that if dogs are on an official hunt they
would not be picked up, even if they are in the controlled area. Most hunting dogs have
identification that enables Animal Control to get them back to their rightful owner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board conduct the required Public Hearing for citizen input on
amending PCC § 2.2-22, Dogs Running At Large Restrictions in Designated Areas, to include
the aforementioned sections of Museville Road and Anderson Mill Road.
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MOTION:
“I make a Motion to amend Pittsylvania County Code 2.2-22, Dogs Running At Large
Restrictions in Designated Areas, to include 1128 Museville Road to 1348 Museville Road, and
12620 Anderson Mill Road to Burton Lake Road.”
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields
Courtroom Addition, Chatham, Virginia, 24531, to receive citizen input on the proposed
amendment to Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”) § 2.2-22; Running At Large Restrictions in
Designated Areas, to include a restricted dog area from 1128 Museville Road to 1348 Museville
Road, and from 12620 Anderson Mill Road to Burton Lake Road. A full text of the proposed
PCC amendment is available in the Office of the County Administrator, County Administration
Building, 1 Center Street, Chatham, Virginia, 24531, on Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., and on the County’s website, www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov.
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE
SEC. 2-22. RUNNING AT LARGE RESTRICTIONS IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2-13, it shall be unlawful for any dogs, licensed, or
unlicensed to run at large within certain designated subdivisions, towns, villages, or other defined
areas. (B.S.M. 4/19/05)
(b) A majority of the property owners in any subdivision, town, village, or other defined area
within Pittsylvania County may petition the Board of Supervisors to be included among those areas
within which it is unlawful for dogs to run at large. Upon receipt of such Petition, the Board shall
consider (1) whether the Petition is signed by a majority of the property owners within the area,
and (2) whether the area is well enough defined to permit adequate enforcement by an Animal
Control Officer. Thereafter, the Board shall vote upon the Petition. If a majority of the members
of the Board vote in favor of the Petition, the area designated therein shall be added to those on
file in the County Administrator’s Office.
(c) The following areas shall be designated areas restricting dogs running at large.
(1) Quailwood Subdivision, off Orphanage Road in the Mt. Hermon area as recorded in
Map Book 43, Page 67 H, Section 2, Lots 1-26, 28 and 29.
(2) Fairfield Park Subdivision, off Highway 41 in the Mt. Hermon area as shown on maps
recorded in Map Book 14, Pg. 84, Sec. A, B, C, D; Pg. 31, Map Book 20, Pg. 65; Map Book 31,
Pg. 98.
(3) Ridgecrest Park Subdivision, off Highway 41 in the Mt. Hermon area as shown on
maps recorded in Map Book 15, Pg. 51, Sec. A, B, C, D, E; Map Book 22, Pg. 17, Sec. A, B, C;
Map Book 33, Page 41, Sec. B, F; Map Book 33, Pg. 42, Sec. G.
(4) Olde Hunting Hills Subdivision, off Mt. Cross Road, Secondary Highway 750 as
shown on maps recorded in Map Book 23, Pg. 93, Sec. K., Sec. L-Lt. 7A, Sec. B-Lt. 18A; Map
Book 13; Pg. 94 Sec's A-1A-3A, B-1-6, C-1-3; Map Book 16, Pg. 8, Sec's A-4, 5, B-18-24, L-1-
7; Map Book 26, Pg. 25, Sec's A, L, M; Map Book 37, Pg. 49, Sec's L, M, N; Map Book 39, Pg.
12, Sec's A, M, N, P; Map Book 40, Pg. 188, Sec's A, P; Map Book 14, Pg. 65, Sec's D, E.
(5) Laurel Woods Subdivision, off Golf Club Road in the Mt. Hermon area as recorded in
Map Book 21, Page 7, Sections A, B; Map Book 40, Page 17. (B.S.M. 7/19/05; effective 9/1/05)
(6) Mountain View Place Subdivision, off R & L Smith Drive, State Route 863, as
recorded in Deed Book 848, Page 748, Sections A & B, Plat Book 43, Page 148-L, Tax I.D. #125-
A-47, Zoning R-1. (B.S.M. 9/20/05; effective 10/21/05)
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(7) Stoneridge Subdivision, off Pinecroft Road, State Road 747, as recorded in Deed Book
1176, Page 102; DB 1309, Pg 651; DB 1324, Pg 662; DB 1330, Pg 490; DB 1332, Pg 729; DB
1352, Pg 090; DB 1353, Pg 124; DB 1354, Pg 457; DB 1402, Pg 140; DB 1403, Pg 858; DB 1431,
Pg 623; DB 1443, Pg 406; DB 1452, Pg 400; DB 1455, Pg 622; DB 1461, Pg 219; DB 1475, Pg
009; DB 1478, Pg 617; DB 1499, Pg 646; DB 1511, Pg 605; DB 1513, Pg 488; DB 1522, Pg 850.
(B.S.M. 7/18/06)
(8) A portion of Stony Mill Road, beginning at the intersection of SR 869 & SR 844 and
ending at the Stony Mill Bridge at Sandy River. A map is available for viewing in the office of
the County Administrator, 21 North Main Street, Chatham, Virginia.
(9) Mt. Hermon Place Subdivision, from Samuel Road to the end of Pepper Lane, and the
cul-de-sacs of Samuel Road, Samuel Ct., Samuel Bend, and Franklin Place as recorded in MB 39,
Pg 199; DB 840, Pg 323; MB 40, Pg 84; MB 43, Pg 139B; MB 43, Pg 26J; MB 39, Pg 55; MB 40,
Pg 13; MB 42, Pg 193; MB 43, Pg 21C; MB 43, Pg 30G; MB 43, Pg 170B; MB 42, Pg 142. A
map is available for viewing in the office of the County Administrator, 21 North Main Street,
Chatham, Virginia. (B.S.M. 10/21/08; effective 11/03/08)
(10) Huckleberry Hills Subdivision, from Blue Ridge Drive/SR 634 to end of Banley
Street/SR 980, as recorded in DB 1191, Pg 581; DB 1191, Pg 578; DB 606, Pg 164; DB 587, Pg
113; DB 1268, Pg 052; DB 1463, Pg 643; DB 1202, Pg 782; DB 586, Pg 46; DB 998, Pg 609; DB
533, Pg 583; DB 557, Pg 487; DB 1025, Pg 004; DB 894, Pg 124; DB 551, Pg 547; WF 09, Pg
00134; including 250 feet around 125 Banley Street #2532-73-2915 in the Staunton River District,
A map is available for viewing in the office of the County Administrator, 21 North Main Street,
Chatham, Virginia. (B.S.M. 5/19/09)
(11) Dogwood Estates Subdivision including the entire subdivision from Ridgecrest Drive
(SR 744), along Dogwood Lane (SR 1540), along all of Maple Drive (SR 1541), along all of John
Drive (SR 1558) and to the end of Allen Place (SR 1559) as recorded in MB 43, Pg 63C; MB 29,
Pg 53 MB 43, Pg 156K; MB 43, Pg 156J; Plat Cabinet 2, Pg 232C. A map is available for viewing
in the office of the County Administrator, 21 North Main Street, Chatham, Virginia. (B.S.M.
4/17/12)
(12) Wayside Acres Subdivision, from Hillside Road (Route 1115), to Hogan Street, to
Ridgeview Road (Route 1114) MB 2, Pg 100, including Ollie S. Short Subdivision, DB 415, Pg
344 and Pg 345. A Map is available for viewing in the Office of the County Administrator, located
at 1 Center Street, Chatham, Virginia. (B.S.M. 11/05/12)
(13) Sunset Bay Subdivision, from Rose Street (SR 758) to the Sandy Court cul-de-sac,
along Sunset Bay Road to the Crestview Lane cul-de-sac as recorded in MB 43, Pg. 287E; MB 43,
Pg. 251G and MB 43, Pg. 251H. A Map is available for viewing in the Office of the County
Administrator, located at 1 Center Street, Chatham, Virginia. (B.S.M. 2/19/2013)
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(14) Lakeside Drive the entire length Lakeside Drive coming off U.S. 29N thru its entire
length of 2051.18 feet upon reaching the dead-end, in the Banister Electoral District. A Map is
available for viewing in the Office of the County Administrator, located at 1 Center Street,
Chatham, Virginia. (B.S.M. 1/21/14)
(15) Restriction in Designated Areas, to include Jasper Woods Road in Hurt, Virginia,
with a controlled area defined as from Highway View Road/SR 988 to Jasper Wood Road/ SR
753, and ending at Shula Drive/SR 642. (B.S.M. 12/15/2015)
(16) Restriction to Designated Areas, to include the entirety of Green Farm Road/SR 719
in the Banister and Dan River Election Districts. (B.S.M. 12/09/2017)
(17) Restriction in Designated Areas, to include from 1128 Museville Road to 1348
Museville Road, and from 12620 Anderson Mill Road to Burton Lake Road. A Map is available
for viewing in the Office of the County Administrator, located at 1 Center Street, Chatham,
Virginia. (B.S.M. 5/14/2019)
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PETITION FOR CONTROLLED AREA
We the undersigned residents of Museville Road to Anderson Mill Rd in Pittsylvania
County, Virginia hereby petition the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors for a
controlled area from 1128 Museville Road to 1348 Museville Rd to 12620 Anderson Mill Rd
to Burton Lake Rd in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 2-22 of the Pittsylvania County
Code.
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STAR-TRIBUNE
Serving Pittsylvania County Since 1869
Certificate of Publication
I hereby certify that the attached order of publication has been pub-
lished once a week for successive weeks in the Star-Tribune,
a newspaper published at the Chatham office in Pittsylvania County,
Virginia, beginning on A 20 8, and ending
on
Chad H. .-- .n Publisher
Editor, acting agent for the publisher
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DANA ZHANE'MOTLEY
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF VIRGINIA AT LARGE REGISTRATION#7783537
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL 30,2022
County of Pittsylvania, To-wit: di*
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of Alt ee) /9 b AAA k1/ee
My commission &pires „Aril
Notary Public
28 N. Main Street Tel.: (434) 432-2791P.O. Box 111 Fax: (434) 432-4033Chatham, VA 24531 legals@chathamstartribune.com
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia,
will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at
7:00 p.m.,in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R.
Shields Courtroom Addition,Chatham,Virginia,24531,to re-
ceive citizen input on the proposed amendment to Pittsylvania
County Code (PCC") § 2.2-22; Running At Large Restric-
tions in Designated Areas, to include a restricted dog area
from 1128 Museville Road to 1348 Museviile Road,and from
12620 Anderson Mill Road to Burton Lake Road.A full text
of the proposed PCC amendment is available in the Office
of the CountyAdministrator,CountyAdministration Building,1
CenterStreet,Chatham,Virginia;24531,on Monday through
Friday,8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,and on the County's website,
www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov.
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1
Kaylyn McCluster
From:Susan L. Dillon
Sent:Friday, May 10, 2019 11:17 AM
To:Kaylyn McCluster
Subject:FW: Dog Control area
Susan L. Dillon
Chief Officer
Animal Services
Tel. (434) 432-7906 | Fax. (434) 432-3057
369 Rainbow Lane P.O. Box 426
Dry Fork, VA 24549
susan.dillon@pittgov.org
www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov /animal_control.htm
Any e-mail or other correspondence sent to a member of the Board of Supervisors, or any other public official
or employee of Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the "County"), in the transaction of public business, is considered a
public record. Public records are subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act ("VA FOIA"). Virginia law
requires the County to provide a copy of any such e-mail, upon request, for inspection and copying to any
citizen of the Commonwealth, or to any member of the news media, unless lawfully exempted from
production/disclosure under VA FOIA. If you have received this email or any attachments in error, please notify
the sender immediately at (434) 432-7700, and by reply email, and delete this email and any attachments to it
from your inbox, sent items, and deleted items. Thank you.
From: Susan L. Dillon
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 11:10 AM
To: J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.
Subject: Dog Control area
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Mr. Hunt, per our conversation about the dog control area happening possibly on Museville Rd. It has always been the
understanding with the hunt clubs that any dog on an official hunt would never be picked up regardless if he was in the
control area. Most all hunting dogs have some form of identification that enables us to get them back to their rightful
owner. I hope this helps!!
Susan L. Dillon
Chief Officer
Animal Services
Tel. (434) 432-7906 | Fax. (434) 432-3057
369 Rainbow Lane P.O. Box 426
Dry Fork, VA 24549
susan.dillon@pittgov.org
www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov /animal_control.htm
Any e-mail or other correspondence sent to a member of the Board of Supervisors, or any other public official
or employee of Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the "County"), in the transaction of public business, is considered a
public record. Public records are subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act ("VA FOIA"). Virginia law
requires the County to provide a copy of any such e-mail, upon request, for inspection and copying to any
citizen of the Commonwealth, or to any member of the news media, unless lawfully exempted from
production/disclosure under VA FOIA. If you have received this email or any attachments in error, please notify
the sender immediately at (434) 432-7700, and by reply email, and delete this email and any attachments to it
from your inbox, sent items, and deleted items. Thank you.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title:
Public Hearing: Wayside Park Deed Restriction and Open Space
Easement Public Hearing and Potential Approval of Same (Staff Contact:
Mark W. Moore)
Staff Contact(s): Mark W. Moore
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 10.B.2
Attachment(s):
05-14-2019 Public Hearing Notice - Wayside Park Easement
05-14-2019 Wayside Park Deed Restriction and Open Space Easement
05-14-2019 Public Hearing Notice Wayside Park - Affadavit
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
For your reference and review, attached please find a Virginia Outdoors Foundation (“VOF”)
Grant Agreement and Open-Space Easement. Said documents are related to the Wayside Park
(the “Park”) renovation project. The VOF Grant Agreement is for a Forest CORE Fund Grant in
the amount of $106,460 for the Park. The VOF Easement requires the County, in exchange for
receiving the VOF Grant money, to enter into an Open-Space Easement in perpetuity containing
the following four (4) restrictions and/or conditions on permitted use and activities in the Park:
(1) no future subdivision of the Park; (2) no timbering of the forested portion of the Park (with
the five (5) exceptions noted); (3) requirement of posting at least one (1) VOF sign in the Park
acknowledging VOF funding received; and (4) the requirement of daily public access to the
Park. Since the Open-Space Easement conveys an interest in publicly-owned County property,
Virginia Code § 15.2-1800(B) requires the County hold a Public Hearing for citizen input prior
to potentially granting said interest.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
There is no financial impact to the County, and this Gant does not require matching funds. This
Grant is part of the $713,000 Park renovation project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Following the conducting of the legally required Public Hearing, County Staff recommends the
Board approve the VOF Grant Agreement and Easement as presented, and authorize the County
Administrator to sign both documents on the County’s behalf.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to accept the Virginia Outdoors Foundation Grant Agreement and Easement,
and authorize the County Administrator to sign both documents on the County’s behalf.”
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday,
May 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Pittsylvania County General District Courtroom, located on the
second floor of the Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, Chatham, Virginia, 24531, as required
by Virginia Code § 15.2-1800(B), to receive citizen input on the proposed granting of a Forest
Management Deed Restriction and Open Space Easement on County-owned Wayside Park, Parcel
ID# 2545-37-2684, located in the County’s Staunton River Magisterial District, to the Virginia
Outdoors Foundation. A full copy of the aforementioned documents is available for public
viewing in the Pittsylvania County Administrator’s Office, County Administration Building, 1
Center Street, Chatham, Virginia, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on the
County’s website, www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov.
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General Details Assessments
Owner:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PITTS
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Owner Address:
PO BOX 426
CHATHAM,VA24531
Property Description:
USHWY29
Use Description:
Total Acreage: 53.4 Map Sheet: No Data
Square Footage: No Data Current Owner Deed Book/Page:DB732/63
Zoning Description: A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT Deed Date: 11/4/1983
Township Description: 07 STAUNTON RIVER MAGISTERIAL General Remarks: No Data
DISTRICT Previous Sold Price:
Neighborhood Description:100 0%
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7. Verification of eligible expenditures prior to fund disbursement which may include bills of sale,copies
of invoices, contracts,cancelled checks(both parties),etc.
II.To comply with the following terms and conditions:
1. Until the completion of the project or the end of the grant period (September 30, 2021), Pittsylvania
County shall submit brief progress reports twice per year to VOF on the status of grant
implementation, with the first report due by June 30, 2019. The second report will be due by
December 31, 2019, and subsequent reports (if any) due every six months thereafter. Additionally, a
final report is due upon completion of the project.
2. In any deed conveying the Wayside Park property, or any portion thereof, to a state or local
governmental body, the deed must designate such property as open-space land in accordance with
the Open-Space Land Act (Va. Code § 10.1-1700 et seq.) including Section 10.1-1701 of the Code of
Virginia (1950), as amended.
3. In addition,the restrictions outlined below shall be imposed in perpetuity by enforceable restrictions
set forth in a deed of easement to be granted to VOF.See Exhibit B for deed of easement template.
a. Permanent protection of the forest area (37 acres as defined by exhibit attached to
easement deed) in accordance with the forestry provision set forth in Exhibit A attached
to this agreement or by an enhanced forestry provision; and
b. Further permanent protection of the 50.226 Wayside Park property as set forth generally
in the restrictive provisions set forth in Exhibit B.
4. The form of deed of open-space easement from Pittsylvania County to Virginia Outdoors Foundation
must be provided to and approved by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation prior to execution.
5. Pittsylvania County must provide copies of the recorded deed of open space easement for which VOF
monies has been awarded, showing the locality, deed book, page of recordation, and/or instrument
number to VOF no later than one month after recordation.
6. Pittsylvania County will release information to the media informing the community of the project and
acknowledging that it has received funding from VOF. All press releases and other printed materials
and publications, audiovisuals, and signs pertaining to the project must be reviewed by VOF before
use. Each protected land or project will be permanently marked with a VOF sign or signs (as
appropriate) in locations reasonably selected or approved by VOF.VOF shall provide such signs at no
cost to thg property owner.
7. VOF reserves the right to seek a review of the appraisal submitted by Pittsylvania County, at
Pittsylvania County's expense, prior to disbursement of grant funds.
8. Pittsylvania County shall work closely with VOF to set up the closing and must contact VOF at least
one month before the desired closing date to ensure that VOF will have sufficient funds available to
meet the funding obligations created hereunder.
9. Pittsylvania County shall hold the Commonwealth of Virginia harmless from all legal liability under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as
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amended,42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq.,together with any other federal, state or local law or ordinance
related to hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Pittsylvania County shall include in all deeds
conveying the property (except those to the federal government) a requirement that all subsequent
owners of any portion of the property shall hold the Commonwealth of Virginia harmless from all legal
liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
CERCLA), as amended,42 U. S. C. §§9601 et seq.,together with any other federal, state or local law
or ordinance related to hazardous substances or hazardous waste.
10. Modification of this Agreement must be in a writing executed by the parties hereto.
11. The interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid,the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
12. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their
respective successors.
13. The individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of VOF and DCR possess all necessary power and
authority to bind the parties hereto and, upon execution,this Agreement shall constitute a legal and
valid obligation of the parties hereto.
Termination of grant agreement:
VOF reserves the right to reclaim grant funds or properties purchased with grant funds or to nullify the
grant agreement if recipient fails to meet deadlines, obtain appropriate open space protection,
appropriate forest management provision, or provide required documentation regardless of transfer of
ownership.
In witness whereof,the parties hereto have executed this contractual agreement as of the dates entered
below.
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation
Forest CORE Fund
By: Date:
Martha Little
Deputy Director
Grant Recipient:
By: Date:
Signature]
Please print name here:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
Restrictions for parcel(s)to be conveyed to
state or local governmental bodies
Forest Management Deed Restriction
No timbering shall be permitted other than for the following purposes:
Cutting of trees for creation and maintenance of trails;
ii.Cutting of trees, with prior written approval of Grantee for wildlife habitat management, for
the protection or enhancement of the natural heritage resources, for conversion of
monoculture plantations to natural forest conditions,which approval or disapproval shall take
into consideration the ecological importance of tree cover and avoidance of forest
fragmentation;
iii. Removal of trees posing an imminent hazard to the health or safety of persons or to property;
iv. Removal of invasive trees or other invasive species or
v.Removal of trees that are diseased, storm-damaged,or have died naturally.
In general,the forest shall be maintained in its natural state. Forest management practices conducted
shall comply with an approved forest stewardship plan with the intent of restoring the ecological
health and function of the forest and such practices may not be employed primarily for commercial
purposes.
Best Management Practices (BMPs), as defined by the Virginia Department of Forestry, shall be used
to control erosion and protect water quality when any material timber harvest is undertaken,such as
may be required for(ii), (iv), or(v) above. A pre-harvest plan shall be submitted for approval no later
than fourteen days before the proposed date of a material timber harvest, and such plan must be
consistent with the terms of the easement on the property. The pre-harvest plan shall describe the
BMPs to be used in sufficient detail to ensure that water quality will be protected.
Additional Suggested Deed Restrictions
Prohibit separate conveyance of a portion of the Property or division of the Property.
ii.Limit buildings, structures, roads, public parking areas,trails, utilities,and signs permitted
on the property. (List those permitted, limit ground area of the buildings and structures
permitted, include sign provision acknowledging VOF contribution to funding of the project,
and limit infrastructure to small area of property. Infrastructure should be constructed using
Best Management Practices and should be sited to avoid sensitive areas.)
iii. Limit activities on the property to public outdoor recreational activities, natural resource-
based educational or scientific activities, and small-scale incidental commercial operations
compatible with above-listed activities.
iv. Provide for riparian protection zones, such as riparian buffers along waterways adjacent to
or traversing the property,for buffering of karst features, and for protection of natural
heritage resources.
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v.Limit grading, blasting,filling,or earth removal to avoid materially altering the topography
of the property except as required for construction of permitted buildings, structures, roads,
public parking area,trails, utilities, and signs.
vi. Prohibit surface and subsurface mining on the property, drilling for oil,gas,or other
minerals on the property, and dredging on or from the property.
vii. Provide for public access to the property or certain trails thereon.
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EXHIBIT B
NOTE TO TITLE EXAMINERS: This open-space easement contains restrictions on permitted
uses and activities on the property described below, which run with the land and are applicable to
the property in perpetuity.
Prepared by: F. Bruce Stewart(VSB 08780)
Virginia Outdoors Foundation
402 W. Duke of Gloucester Street, Suite 218
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Return to: Virginia Outdoors Foundation
39 Garrett St., Suite 200
Warrenton, VA 20186
Tax Map No.: 2545-37-2684
Exempt from recordation tax
under the Code of Virginia(1950), as amended,
Sections 58.1-811 (A) (3),
and from Circuit Court Clerk's fee under Section 17.1-266
THIS DEED OF CONVEYANCE OF OPEN-SPACE EASEMENT (this "Easement"),
made this day of 2019, between THE COUNTY OF PITTSYLVANIA,
VIRGINIA, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, ("Grantor") and the
VIRGINIA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION, an agency of the COMMONWEALTH OF
VIRGINIA, ("Grantee") (the designations "Grantor" and "Grantee" refer to Grantor and Grantee
and their respective successors and assigns), witnesseth:
RECITALS:
R-1 Grantor is the owner in fee simple of real property situated in the County of Pittsylvania,
Virginia, containing 50.226 acres, known as Wayside Park, as further described below (the
Property"), and desires to give in part, sell in part,grant, and convey to Grantee a perpetual open-
space easement over the Property as herein set forth.
R-2 Grantee is a governmental agency of the Commonwealth ofVirginia and is willing to accept
a perpetual open-space easement over the Property as herein set forth.
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R-3 Chapter 461 of the Virginia Acts of 1966 provides in part"that the provision and preservation
of permanent open-space land are necessary to help curb urban sprawl, to prevent the spread of
urban blight and deterioration, to encourage and assist more economic and desirable urban
development, to help provide or preserve necessary park, recreational, historic, and scenic areas,
and to conserve land and other natural resources"and authorizes the acquisition of interests in real
property, including easements in gross, as a means of preserving open-space land. The balance of
the Chapter is codified in Chapter 17, Title 10.1, Sections 10.1-1700 through 10.1-1705 of the
Code ofVirginia, as amended(the "Open-Space Land Act").
R-4 Pursuant to the Open-Space Land Act, the purposes of this Easement include retaining and
protecting the open-space and natural resource values ofthe Property and ensures that the Property
will remain perpetually available for open-space use.
R-5 Chapter 525 of the Virginia Acts of 1966,Chapter 18,Title 10.1, Sections 10.1-1800 through
10.1-1804 of the Code of Virginia, declares it to be the public policy of the Commonwealth to
encourage preservation of open-space land and authorizes the Virginia Outdoors Foundation to
hold real property or any estate or interest therein for the purpose of preserving the natural, scenic,
historic, scientific, open-space, and recreational lands ofthe Commonwealth.
R-6 As required under Section 10.1-1701 of the Open-Space Land Act, the use of the Property
for open-space land conforms to the County of Pittsylvania Comprehensive Plan adopted on May
18,2010,and the County recognizes through its comprehensive plan the value ofnatural areas and
their protection through conservation easements. Furthermore, in a letter dated April 24, 2019,the
Assistant County Administer specifically states that Wayside Park will be preserved for
conservation and recreation uses.
R-7 This open-space easement in gross constitutes a restriction granted in perpetuity on the use
that may be made of the Property and is in furtherance of and pursuant to the clearly delineated
governmental conservation policies set forth below:
i) Land conservation policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia as set forth in:
a. Section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Virginia, which states that
it is the Commonwealth's policy to protect its atmosphere, lands, and waters from pollution,
impairment, or destruction, for the benefit, enjoyment, and general welfare of the people of the
Commonwealth;
b. The Open-Space Land Act cited above;
c. Chapter 18, of Title 10.1, Sections 10.1-1800 through 10.1-1804 of the
Code ofVirginia cited above;
d. Grantee's formal practices in reviewing and accepting this Easement.
Grantee has engaged in a rigorous review, considered and evaluated the benefits provided by this
Easement to the general public as set forth in these recitals, and has concluded that the protection
afforded the open-space character of the Property by this Easement will yield a significant public
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benefit and further the open-space conservation objectives of Grantee and the Commonwealth of
Virginia; and
ii) Land use policies of the County of Pittsylvania as delineated in:
a. its comprehensive plan adopted on May 18, 2010, to which plan the
restrictions set forth in this Easement conform and which contains the following:
Community
Goal #3 To promote the preservation of the natural and cultural environment for present
and future residents of the County;
Natural and Cultural Environment
Goal #1 To protect and enhance the natural environment.
Objective#3: Protect and enhance County's visual resources.
Strategies:
5. Support the use of conservation easements to protect and preserve open space,
agricultural areas and environmentally sensitive areas where such uses are
compatible with the Future Land Use Map.
Land Use
Goal #1 To achieve a balanced land use system that provides sufficient and compatible
land areas for all community land use needs, while protecting sensitive natural
environments and important local historic and cultural resources.
Objective#3: Enhance the rural and environmental character ofthe County through
the preservation ofagricultural and forestal lands,wetlands,flood hazard areas,and
steep slopes.
Strategies:
3. Support efforts of conservation organizations and the Virginia Outdoors
Foundation to acquire and provide stewardship for locally obtained conservation
easements where such land conservation and preservation is compatible with the
Future Land Use Plan and approved by the Planning Commission.
b.the project proposal submitted to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation's Forest CORE
Fund 2018 Grant Program included correspondence from Pittsylvania County staff acknowledging
the restrictions set forth herein conform to the land use plan and policies ofthe county;
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R-8 The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity on October 13, 2017 to Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC permitting it to construct a
natural gas pipeline (the "Mountain Valley Pipeline") through 17 counties in West Virginia and
Virginia.
R-9 The Commonwealth of Virginia and Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC entered into a
Memorandum of Agreement for comprehensive mitigation of Virginia Resource 7 impacts of the
Mountain Valley Pipeline (the "Forest Fragmentation Agreement").
R-10 Pursuant to said agreement certain funds were allocated by the Commonwealth to VOF,with
which VOF established the Forest CORE (Community Opportunities for Restoration and
Enhancement)Program to help mitigate the impact of forest fragmentation in the Commonwealth.
R-11 VOF has consulted with various agencies and departments of the Commonwealth and has
ensured that this conveyance and the restrictions conveyed herein meets the mitigation goals of
the Forest Fragmentation Agreement and furthers the Commonwealth's policies of environmental
protection and enhancement ofnatural resources.
R-12 Pursuant to the Forest CORE Program as described above,VOF has awarded a Forest CORE
grant in the amount of$106,460.00 to Grantor for the conveyance of an easement to Grantee,VOF
on the below-described property in Pittsylvania County.
R-13 Wayside Park is one of the largest public conservation areas in Pittsylvania County. It
contains 50 acres, of which 37 acres area heavily forested. The park is made up of two sections
serving two distinct functions. One portion serves as a wayside area along US Route 29
Business, accommodating vehicles and providing picnic tables. The other portion of the park is
mainly a community facility and includes a baseball field, a picnic shelter(which shows the knob
and tube wiring from its original construction in the early 1930s), open areas, as well as
Sycamore Creek, which meanders through the premises and which is crossed by a wooden,
hanging bridge. The park also features a 3,780 linear-foot maintenance road and a 1,500 linear
foot basic trail—the latter created by the Boy Scouts. The park is ideal for wildlife viewing and
bird watching.
R-14 Originally constructed by the US Department ofInterior and the US Army Corp of Engineers
in the early 1930s, the park was deeded to the county in the 1983 by the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) with restrictions requiring that the land be used exclusively as a public
park, recreational facility, or conservation area. These restrictions were put in place in 1943 when
the US Department of Interior quitclaimed the land to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Wayside
Park has been treasured by generations of Pittsylvania County residents. Wayside was the place
to be and the place to go for any kind of company or family picnic or outing; outings even included
church baptisms in Sycamore Creek. Planned improvements as a part ofthis grant project include
restoration ofthe infrastructure and other amenities to enhance use ofthe park and make it a prime
destination for the community.
R-15 This Easement will yield significant public benefit to the citizens of the Commonwealth as
set forth in these recitals and in Section I below.
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R-16 Grantor and Grantee desire to protect in perpetuity the conservation values of the Property
as specified in Section I by restricting the use of the Property as set forth in Section II.
R-17 Grantee has determined that the restrictions set forth in Section II (the Restrictions) will
preserve and protect in perpetuity the conservation values of the Property and will limit use of the
Property to those uses consistent with, and not adversely affecting, the conservation values of the
Property and the governmental conservation policies furthered by this Easement.
R-18 Grantee, by acceptance of this Easement, designates the Property as property to be retained
and used in perpetuity for the preservation and provision of open-space land pursuant to the Open-
Space Land Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, incorporated herein and
made a part hereof, and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein and their acceptance by
Grantee, and in further consideration of a Forest Core grant in the amount of$106,460.00,Grantor
does hereby give in part, sell in part, grant,and convey to Grantee for the public purposes set forth
below an open-space easement in gross (this "Easement") over, and the right in perpetuity to
restrict the use of,the Property("Property"),which is described below and consists of 50.226 acres
located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, near the town of Hurt,Virginia, fronting on U. S. Route
29 and U. S. Route 29 Business, to-wit:
Pittsylvania County to provide legal description to be included here.
RecordedALTA'-level 'lot showin orested area will be included with the ma!
deed ofeasement as exhibit A.
The Property is shown as Tax Map No. 2545-37-2684 among the land records of
the County of Pittsylvania, Virginia. Even if the Property may have been
acquired previously as separate parcels, it shall be considered one parcel for
purposes ofthis Easement,and the restrictions and covenants of this Easement
shall apply to the Property as a whole.
This conveyance is made subject to all conditions,restrictions, reservations, restrictive covenants,
and easements of record, but is not intended to re-impose any of them.
SECTION I -PURPOSES
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The purpose of this Easement is to preserve and protect the conservation values of the
Property in perpetuity by imposing the restrictions on the use of the Property set forth below in
Section II and providing for their enforcement in Section III. The conservation values of the
Property are described in the above recitals,are documented in the Baseline Documentation Report
described in Section IV below, and include the Property's open-space, scenic, and recreational
values.
Grantor covenants that no acts or uses are currently being conducted or will be conducted
on the Property which are inconsistent with the conservation purposes of the conveyance.
SECTION II -RESTRICTIONS
Restrictions are hereby imposed on the use of the Property, which run with the land in perpetuity
and are binding on Grantor, its successors and assigns. The acts that Grantor covenants to do or
not to do upon the Property and the restrictions that VOF is hereby entitled to enforce are and
shall be as follows:
1. No division of the Property. Separate conveyance of a portion of the Property or division of
the Property is prohibited. For purposes of this Deed, division of the Property includes, but is
not limited to, recordation of a subdivision plat, judicial partitioning of the Property,
testamentary partitioning of the Property, or pledging for debt of a portion of the Property.
2. Management of Forest. This restriction shall apply to the approximately 37-acre forested
portion of the Property (50.226 acres) shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit A. No
timbering shall be permitted in the 37-acre forest area other than for the following purposes:
i) cutting of trees for creation and maintenance of trails;
ii) cutting of trees for wildlife habitat management, for the protection or enhancement of
natural heritage resources, and for conversion of monoculture plantations to natural forest
conditions;
iii) removal of trees posing an imminent hazard to the health or safety of persons or to
Property;
iv) removal of invasive trees or other invasive species or
v)removal oftrees that are diseased, storm-damaged, or have died naturally.
In general, the forest shall be maintained in its natural state. Forest management practices
conducted shall comply with a Forest Stewardship Plan approved by Grantee with the intent
of maintaining or restoring the ecological health and function of the forest and such practices
may not be employed primarily for commercial purposes.
Best Management Practices (BMPs), as defined by the Virginia Department of Forestry, shall
be used to control erosion and protect water quality when a material timber harvest is
undertaken, that may be required for (ii), (iv), or (v) above. A pre-harvest plan shall be
submitted to VOF for approval no later than fourteen days before the proposed date of a
material timber harvest. The pre-harvest plan shall describe the BMPs to be used in sufficient
detail to ensure that water quality will be protected.
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3. Signs. Signs necessary to provide information to the public about the use of the Property, the
trail system, and its resources. At least one sign in a prominently visible location shall include
acknowledgement that the Virginia Outdoors Foundation contributed funding for this project.
4. Public Access. The public shall have a right of daily access to the Property for recreational
uses at times and locations set by Grantee, subject to reasonable restrictions to ensure the
security of the Property and safety of the public. Notwithstanding the above, Grantee retains
the right to exclude the public from the Property, or a portion thereof, in case of emergency or
disaster(for as long as is necessary to abate the emergency or disaster),for maintenance ofthe
Property, and as necessary for resource management and protection. Grantee, in its discretion,
may charge fees for access to the Property.
SECTION III—ENFORCEMENT
1. RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Representatives of Grantee may enter the Property from
time to time for purposes of inspection (including photographic documentation of the
condition of the Property) and enforcement of the terms of this Easement after permission
from or reasonable notice to Grantor or Grantor's representative, provided, however, that
in the event of an emergency, entrance may be made to prevent, terminate or mitigate a
potential violation of these restrictions with notice to Grantor or Grantor's representative
being given at the earliest practicable time.
2. ENFORCEMENT.
i) Grantee, in accepting this Easement, commits to protecting the conservation purposes
ofthe Easement and has the resources necessary to enforce the restrictions set forth herein.
Grantee has the right to bring a judicial proceeding to enforce the restrictions, which right
specifically includes the right (a) to require restoration of the Property to its condition on
the Effective Date or to require restoration of the Property to its condition prior to a
violation hereof, provided that such prior condition was in compliance with the provisions
of this Easement; (b) to recover any damages arising from non-compliance; (c) to compel
Grantor to disgorge to Grantee any proceeds received in activities undertaken in violation
of the restrictions set forth herein;(d) to require Grantor to replant or pay for the replanting
of trees on the Property in the event that Grantor harvests timber in violation of any
restrictions set forth in Section II above; (e) to enjoin non-compliance by temporary or
permanent injunction; and(f)to pursue any other appropriate remedy in equity or law. If
the court determines that Grantor failed to comply with this Easement, Grantor shall
reimburse Grantee for any reasonable costs of enforcement, including costs of restoration,
court costs, expert-witness costs, and attorney's fees, in addition to any other payments
ordered by the court. Grantee's delay shall not waive or forfeit its right to take such action
as may be necessary to ensure compliance with this Easement, and Grantor hereby waives
any defense of waiver, estoppel, or laches with respect to any failure to act by Grantee.
ii)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Easement,Grantor shall not be responsible
or liable for any damage to the Property or change in the condition of the Property (a)
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caused by fire, flood, storm, Act of God, governmental act, or other cause outside of
Grantor's control or (b) resulting from prudent action taken by Grantor to avoid, abate,
prevent, or mitigate such damage to or changes in the condition of the Property from such
causes.
iii) Nothing in this Easement shall create any right in the public or any third party to
maintain any judicial proceeding against Grantor or Grantee.
SECTION IV—DOCUMENTATION
Grantor has made available to Grantee, prior to conveyance of this Easement,
documentation sufficient to establish the condition of the Property at the time of the
conveyance,and documentation retained in the office of Grantee,including,but not limited
to,the Baseline Documentation Report(BDR),describes the condition and character of the
Property at the time of the conveyance. The BDR may be used to determine compliance
with and enforcement ofthe terms of this Easement. However,the parties are not precluded
from using other relevant evidence or information to assist in that determination. The
parties hereby acknowledge that the BDR contained in the files of Grantee is an accurate
representation of the Property.
SECTION V—GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. DURATION. This Easement shall be perpetual. It is an easement in gross that runs with
the land as an incorporeal interest in the Property. The covenants, terms, conditions, and
restrictions contained in this Easement are binding upon, and inure to the benefit of,
Grantor and its successors in title to the Property, or any portion thereof or interest therein,
and Grantee and its successors or assigns, and shall continue as a servitude running in
perpetuity with the Property. The rights and obligations of an owner ofthe Property under
this Easement terminate upon proper transfer of such owner's interest in the Property,
except that liability for acts or omissions occurring prior to transfer shall survive transfer.
2. GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Grantor represents,
covenants,and warrants that(i)Grantor has good fee simple title to the Property(including
the mineral rights located under the surface of the Property), (ii) Grantor has all right and
authority to give, grant and convey this Easement, (iii)the Property is free and clear of all
encumbrances (other than restrictions, covenants, conditions, and utility and access
easements of record), including, but not limited to, any leases, option contracts, or liens,
and (v) each person signing on behalf of Grantor is authorized to do so.
3. ACCEPTANCE. Grantee accepts this conveyance pursuant to Virginia Code Section
10.1-1801, which acceptance is evidenced by the signature of a Deputy Director or Staff
Attorney by authority granted by Grantee's Board of Trustees.
4. INTERACTION WITH OTHER LAWS. This Easement does not permit any use ofthe
Property that is otherwise prohibited by federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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5. CONSTRUCTION. Pursuant to the public policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia
favoring land conservation, any general rule of construction to the contrary
notwithstanding (including the common-law rule that covenants restricting the free use of
land are disfavored and must be strictly construed), it is the intent of the parties hereto that
this Easement and all language contained herein shall be liberally construed in favor of the
grant to effect the purposes of the Easement and the policies and purposes of Grantee. If
any provision ofthis Easement is found to be ambiguous,an interpretation that is consistent
with the purposes of this Easement (to protect the conservation values of the Property and
prevent the exercise of reserved rights in a way that would impair such values) and that
would render the provision valid shall be favored over any interpretation that would render
it invalid.Notwithstanding the foregoing,lawful acts and uses consistent with the purposes
of and not expressly prohibited by this Easement are permitted on the Property.
6. REFERENCE TO EASEMENT IN SUBSEQUENT DEEDS. This Easement shall be
referenced by deed book and page number, instrument number, or other appropriate
reference in any deed or other instrument conveying any interest in the Property. Failure
of Grantor to comply with this requirement shall not impair the validity ofthe Easement or
the conveyance or limit the Easement's enforceability in any way.
7. NOTICE TO GRANTEE AND GRANTOR. For the purpose of giving notices
hereunder the current address of Grantee is Main Street Centre,600 East Main Street, Suite
402, Richmond, Virginia 23219, and the current address of Grantor is 1 Center Street,
Chatham, Virginia 24531.
Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing at or prior to closing on any inter vivos
transfer of all or any part of the Property.
In addition, Grantor agrees to notify Grantee in writing before exercising any reserved
right, which may have an adverse effect on the conservation interests associated with the
Property as encumbered by this Easement. (The purpose of requiring such notice is to
afford Grantee an adequate opportunity to monitor such activities to ensure that they are
carried out in a manner consistent with the purposes of this Easement; such notice shall
describe the proposed activity in sufficient detail to allow Grantee to judge the consistency
ofthe proposed activity with the purposes of this Easement.)
Failure of Grantor to comply with these requirements shall not impair the validity of the
Easement or limit its enforceability in any way.
8. NO MERGER. Grantor and Grantee agree that in the event that Grantee acquires a fee
interest in the Property,this Easement shall not merge into the fee interest,but shall survive
the deed and continue to encumber the Property.
9. ASSIGNMENT BY GRANTEE. Assignment of this Easement is permitted by Virginia
Code Section 10.1-1801, but Grantee may not transfer or convey this Easement unless
Grantee conditions such transfer or conveyance on the requirement that (i) all restrictions
and conservation purposes set forth in this Easement are to be continued in perpetuity, and
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ii)the transferee is a public body as defined in Section 10.1-1700 of the Open-Space Land
Act.
10. GRANTEE'S PROPERTY RIGHT. Grantor agrees that the conveyance of this
Easement gives rise to a property right, immediately vested in Grantee, with a fair market
value that is equal to the proportionate value that this Easement on the Effective Date bears
to the value of the Property as a whole at that time.
11. CONVERSION OR DIVERSION. Grantor and Grantee intend that this Easement be
perpetual and acknowledge that no part of the Property may be converted or diverted from
its open-space use except in compliance with the provisions of Section 10.1-1704 of the
Open-Space Land Act, which does not permit loss of open space.
12. AMENDMENT. Grantee and Grantor may amend this Easement to enhance the
Property's conservation values or add to the restricted property by an amended deed of
easement, provided that no amendment shall (i) affect this Easement's perpetual duration,
ii) conflict with or be contrary to or inconsistent with the conservation purposes of this
Easement,or(iii)reduce the protection of the conservation values.No amendment shall be
effective unless documented in a notarized writing executed by Grantee and Grantor and
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
13. COST RECOVERY CHARGES. Grantee reserves the right to recover its costs
incurred in responding to requests initiated by Grantor involving matters such as
boundary line adjustments, easement amendments, project reviews for ecosystem
services,preparation of reports to facilitate sales,and access or utility easements over
the Property. Such cost recovery charges shall be determined and periodically
adjusted by its Board of Trustees, as set forth in a published fee schedule.
14. JOINT OWNERSHIP. If Grantor at any time owns the Property or any portion of or
interest therein in joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, or tenancy in common, all such
tenants shall be jointly and severally liable for all obligations of Grantor set forth herein.
15. SEVERABILITY. It is the express intent of the parties hereto that all provisions of this
Easement be considered and construed as part of the whole and that no provision shall be
applied in isolation without consideration of the overall purposes of this Easement.
Nevertheless, if any provision of this Easement or its application to any person or
circumstance is determined by a court ofcompetentjurisdiction to be invalid,the remaining
provisions of this Easement shall not be affected thereby.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument and the plat attached as Exhibit A set forth the
entire agreement of the parties with respect to this Easement and supersede all prior
discussions, negotiations, understandings, or agreements relating to the Easement.
17. CONTROLLING LAW. The interpretation and performance of this Easement shall be
governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, resolving any ambiguities or
questions of the validity of specific provisions in a manner consistent with the provisions
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of Section V, Paragraph 6 above in order to give maximum effect to its conservation
purposes.
18. RECODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
This Easement cites various state statutes and regulations applicable to open-space
easements. In the event that such statutes or regulations are re-codified or amended, this
Easement will be interpreted and enforced according to the re-codified or amended statutes
and regulations most closely corresponding to those cited herein and carrying out the
purposes recited herein.
19. RECORDING. This Easement shall be recorded in the land records in the Circuit Court
Clerk's Office of the County of Pittsylvania, Virginia, and Grantee may re-record it any
time as may be required to preserve its rights under this Easement.
20. COUNTERPARTS. This Easement may be executed in one or more counterpart copies,
each of which, when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall
constitute one and the same Easement. Execution of this Easement at different times and
in different places by the parties hereto shall not affect the validity of the Easement.
21. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Easement, the phrase "Effective Date" shall mean
the date upon which this Easement was first put to record in the Office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The words "currently" or "existing" shall
mean currently or existing on the Effective Date.Time shall be calculated in calendar days,
not business days.
WITNESS the following signatures and seals:
Counterpart signature pages follow.]
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THE COUNTY OF PITTSYLVANIA,VIRGINIA
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GRANTOR
BY:
title)
STATE OF VIRGINIA
CITY/COUNTY of to-wit:
I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the jurisdiction aforesaid, do certify that
of the County of Pittsylvania, Virginia
whose name is signed to the foregoing deed bearing date of has this day
acknowledged the same before me in my jurisdiction aforesaid.
Given under my hand this day of
My commission expires on
Registration Number:
NOTARY PUBLIC
SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Accepted:
VIRGINIA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION,
By:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
CITY/COUNTY OF TO WIT:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
20 by a Deputy Director/Staff Attorney of
the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
SEAL) Registration No.
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STAll-TRIBUNE
Serving Pittsylvania County Since 1869
Certificate of Publication
I hereby certify that the attached order of publication has been pub-
lished once a week for c successive weeks in the Star-Tribune,
a newspaper published at the Chatham office in Pittsylvania County,
Virginia, be 'ruling on I1A, 2019 , and ending
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA I
STATE OF VIRGINIA, AT LARGE 9 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRILso,2022;
County of Pittsylvania, To-wit:
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Board ofSupervisors of Pittsylvania County,Virginia,will
hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday,May 14,2019,at 7:00 p.m.,
in the Pittsylvania County General District Courtroom, locat-
dd 6ii the second fl44G of 00 Jame.
Code§15.2-1800(B),to receive citizen input on the proposed
granting ofa Forest Management Deed Restriction and Open
Space Easement on County-owned Wayside Park,Parcel ID#
2545-37-2684,located in the County's Staunton River Magis-
terial District,to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Afull copy
of the aforementioned documents is available for public view-
ing in the Pittsylvania County Administrator's Office, County
Administration Building, 1 Center Street, Chatham, Virginia,
Monday through Friday,from 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,and on
the County's website,www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Public Hearing: Enterprise Zone Amendments (Staff Contact: Susan E.
McCulloch)
Staff Contact(s): Susan E. McCulloch
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 10.B.3
Attachment(s):
05-14-2019 EZ Boundary and Incentive Amendment Ad - May 2019
PC_Proposed_Enterprise_Zone_Amendment_2019_Application_Map
2019-05-01 EZ Resolution - Both Zones 1-2019
05-14-2019 PH Notice Enterprise Zone Amendments - Affadavit
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
The Virginia General Assembly allows counties and cities in the Commonwealth to designate a
specified acreage of land, in a certain geographic area, as an Enterprise Zone (“EZ”). The
Commonwealth offers EZ Grants, and the localities also incentivize targeted companies, to
locate or expand within EZs. Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the “County”) has two (2) EZs: (1)
EZ 57: a joint EZ with the City of Danville, Virginia (“Danville”), and includes Cane Creek and
Gretna; and (2) EZ 24: a newer EZ, predominantly includes the SVMP at Berry Hill and the
SVMP in Hurt.
After examining the County’s current incentives and boundary for the purpose of updating the
same, the County’s Economic Development (“ED”) Staff is currently engaged in a much-needed
EZ revision process, which is very common and even encouraged with EZs. Please note that an
EZ is an overlay district. Changes to EZs do not affect the current zoning, allowed uses, and
enjoyment of property located therein. Proposed changes to the County’s EZ boundaries include
the following:
• EZ 24:
-Remove 350 acres of SVMP at Berry Hill, including cultural area (i.e., land to hold
relocated cultural landmarks) and wetlands.
-Add 836 acres, which includes property in the Blairs area across from Virginia Candle
Company, and land around the SVMP in Hurt.
-Total acreage of EZ 24: Current Size = 3,317 acres; Amended Size = 3,604 acres
(maximum allowed is 3,840 acres).
• EZ 57:
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-Remove 546 acres of public land, including school grounds in Gretna, church property,
private residences, farm land, and land where Companies indicated that they do not need
EZ benefits.
-Add 288 acres of land in Blairs and two (2) small lots in Gretna that can be adaptively
reused.
-Total acreage of EZ 57: Current Size = 3,428 acres; Amended Size = 3,170 acres
(maximum allowed is 3,840 acres).
Please also note that EZ incentives do not have uniform names and can vary in each EZ, which
can be confusing to potential ED recruits. The proposed EZ revisions change the EZ names to
make them the same and better align with the County’s Economic Development partner,
Danville. Also, the County proposes to remove incentives in EZ 57 that can be offered by
partners (membership to Chamber), are not unique to the EZ (i.e., Shell Building Program), or
are not being used (i.e., sales tax rebate). Additionally, proposed EZ changes to qualifying
thresholds will serve the following purposes: (1) make them less complicated; (2) make them
easier to qualify for; and (3) reward higher job creators.
In conclusion, the County’s ED Staff wants to stress that these changes to the EZ boundaries are
being done based on real business activity. The County’s ED Staff is revising the EZ boundaries
to allow incentives exactly where industries are telling the County they want to be on a daily,
weekly, and monthly basis. Moreover, these EZ incentives are being revised to give companies
the value they are looking for, which helps the County be competitive. Said changes are paid
based on performance (retroactively), which protects the Company and the County. Finally,
please be advised that sixty-seven (67) EZ removal letters were sent, representing 295 parcels,
and the County’s ED Staff received thirteen (13) phone calls representing thirty-three (33)
parcels. The main concerns were that the letters were alerting them to activity around them,
which County ED Staff explained affected the whole zone.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
As previously mentioned, EZ incentives are paid based on performance (retroactively). The Real
Estate Tax Grant, Machinery and Tools Tax Grant, and Development Permit Fee Waiver are
foregone revenue (RE and MTTG = 50% for 3 years). Also, the Job Creations Grant maximum
allowed is 500 jobs at $750 per job, which is $375,000. This is based on high paying targeted
jobs and performance, which is very unique and thus would only go to a top tier company. Fast
Track Permitting is $0, and Site Discount is at the Board/IDA’s discretion.
RECOMMENDATION:
The County’s ED Staff’s proposal has previously been presented to the Economic Development
Committee, which was supportive of the County’s ED Staff’s recommendations with no changes.
Due to the positive economic impact that can result from changes to EZ boundaries and
incentives, and approval of the proposed changes by the Department of Housing and Community
Development, the County’s ED Staff’s recommendation is for the Board to approve the EZ
boundary amendments and EZ incentive amendments as presented.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to approve the Enterprise Zone map and incentive amendments as presented.”
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Pittsylvania County General District Courtroom,
Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, Second Floor, Chatham, Virginia, 24531, to receive
citizen input for proposed Boundary and Incentive Amendments to Pittsylvania County’s Virginia
Enterprise Zone 24 and Pittsylvania County’s Joint Zone 57. Said proposed amendments would
remove public, residential, undevelopable, and nonindustrial land, and add portions of the
Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park in Hurt, and
strategic locations near and/or in Blairs, Virginia, and Cane Creek Center Industrial Park.
Incentive amendments would lower thresholds for targeted industries’ investment in machinery
and real estate, base local job creation grants on company wages, and remove those incentives that
have been deemed ineffective. Documents pertaining to the proposed amendments are available
in the Pittsylvania County Administrator’s Office, County Administration Building, 1 Center
Street, Chatham, Virginia, 24531, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on the
County’s website, www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov.
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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RESOLUTION
2019-05-03
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PROPOSED BOUNDARY AND INCENTIVE AMENDMENTS TO ENTERPRISE
ZONES #24 and #57
______________________________________________________________________________
VIRGINIA, at a regular meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, held on
May 14, 2019, the following Resolution was presented and adopted:
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania Count, Virginia (the “County”) has two (2) Enterprise Zones
designated as Zone #24 and Zone #57, that provides a combination of State and Local incentives
to promote economic development; and
WHEREAS, there is a current need to amend the boundaries and incentives in existing
Enterprise Zone #24 and Zone #57 in the County to: incorporate additional properties in and
around the Towns of Gretna, Hurt, and Chatham and in Blairs, Ringgold, and the City of Danville;
and to remove properties that do not need Zone incentives at this time to increase economic growth
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, said proposed Boundary and Incentive Amendments for both Zones will
serve to benefit the County’s economic and industrial expansion to meet the goals and objectives
of the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program; then
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Pittsylvania County
Board of Supervisors authorizes the County Administrator to submit the necessary Enterprise Zone
Amendment Package and sign all necessary documentation on behalf of the County for these
proposed Enterprise Zone Amendments, and to meet other Program administrative and reporting
requirements, as defined by the Enterprise Zone Regulations throughout the life of the Zones.
Given under my hand this 14th day of May, 2019.
__________________________________________
Joe B. Davis, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
__________________________________________
David M. Smitherman, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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STAR-TRIBUNE
Serving Pittsylvania County Since 1869
Certificate of Publication
I hereby certify that the attached order of publication has been pub-
lished once a week for successive weeks in the Star-Tribune,
a newspaper published at the Chatham office in Pittsylvania County,
Virginia, beginning on ,/i(e ` 7 20$ , and ending
on A,/ 20 .
Chad H. .n Publisher
Editor, acting agent for the publisher
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DANA ZHANE'MOTLEY I
STATE OF VIRGINIA AT LARGE i NOTARY PUBLIC
REGI3TRAT10N#77E0537COMMONWEALTHOFVIRGINIA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL 30,2022CountyofPittsylvania, To-wit:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
f5 day of . D/f by CAW/
My commission expires +ti__4E,0 922E
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Notary Public
28 N. Main Street
Tel.: (434) 432-2791P.O. Box 111
Chatham, VA 24531 Fax: (434) 432-4033
legals@chathamstartribune.com
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IIPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Board of Suparylprit, .P4411/1\1144,County,.Virginia,
willheldikbk4414or+ 219,
p.m., in the Pittsylvania County General District Courtroom,
Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, Second Floor, Cha-
tham, Virginia, 24531, to receive citizen input for proposed .
Boundary and IncentiveAmendments to Pittsylvania County's
Virginia Enterprise Zone 24 and Pittsylvania County's Joint
Zone 57.Said proposed amendments would remove public, •
residential, undevelopable, and nonindustrial land, and add
portions of the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry.Hill,the
Southern Virginia Multimodal Park in Hurt,and strategic loca-
tions near and/or in Maks,Virginia,and Cane Creek Center
Industrial Park. Incentive.amendments would lower thresh-
olds for targeted industries'investment in machinery and real.
estate,base local job creation grants on company wages,and
remove those incentives that have been deemed ineffective.
Documents pertainingto the proposed amendments are avail-
able in the Pittsylvania County Administrator's Office,County
Administration Building, 1 Center Street, Chatham,Virginia,
24531,Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,
and on the County's website,www.pittsy(vaniacountyva.gov. .
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Public Hearing: Relocation of Voting Precincts and Approval of Related
Revision to PCC Section 8-7 (Staff Contact: Kelly Bailess)
Staff Contact(s): Kelly Bailess
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 10.B.4
Attachment(s):
05-14-2019 Public Hearing Notice - Relocation of Polling Places
Polling Places PCC 2019
05-14-2019 Public Hearing Notice Voting Precinct Relocation - Affadavit
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
Last spring, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) approved relocating the
Riceville Voting Precinct to the Riceville Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center.
However, after the June 2018 Primary Election, the Church’s Trustee Committee sent formal
notice that its facility was no long available due to an internal divide. Therefore, despite
repeated attempts to rectify the situation, Kelly Bailess, Registrar, was forced to temporarily
relocate the Riceville Voting Precinct to the Riceville Java Volunteer Fire Department, located at
3105 Java Road, Java, Virginia 24566. However, because of the timing and the November 2018
Election, it had to be submitted to the State Board of Elections as an Emergency Relocation.
Now, in the Registrar’s opinion, the Board needs to take the formal steps to make this change
permanent.
In addition to moving the Riceville Voting Precinct, the Registrar has determined that the County
needs to find and approve a new facility for the Mt. Hermon Voting Precinct. The owner of the
Mt. Hermon Courtyard recently notified Bailess of its new tenant with whom it has entered into a
Lease Agreement that forbids the facility from being rented to an outside party. Bailess has
since toured and met with several local facilities within Mt. Hermon Voting Precinct boundaries,
and has determined that the New Life Community Church, located at 3837 U.S. Highway 29,
Danville, Virginia 24540 (in the County), contained the required space and meets all of the State
requirements for handicap parking and accessibility.
Following a lawfully advertised and conducted Public Hearing, the Board is legally required to
vote to amend Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”) § 8-7 to formally implement the Registrar’s
aforementioned Voting Precinct relocation recommendations. The proposed Voting Precinct
relocation Public Hearing Notice was advertised in the Chatham Star Tribune on May 1, 2019,
and May 8, 2019. For your reference and review, a redlined copy of said PCC changes is
attached.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
The County’s Registrar will no longer have a rental fee of $300 per Election for use of the Mt.
Hermon Courtyard. Printing and postage of 3,300 voter cards is estimated at $2,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Following the conducting of the legally required Public Hearing, County Staff recommends
approving the amendment of PCC § 8-7, formally making permanent the relocation of the
Riceville Voting Precinct from the Riceville Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center to
the Riceville Java Volunteer Fire Department, located at 3105 Java Road, Java, Virginia 24566,
and relocating the Mt. Hermon Voting Precinct from the Mt. Hermon Courtyard to the New Life
Community Church, located at 3837 U.S. Highway 29, Danville, Virginia 24540.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to approve the amendments to Pittsylvania County Code Section 8-7
permanently relocating the Riceville Voting Precinct from the Riceville Missionary Baptist
Church Family Life Center to the Riceville Java Volunteer Fire Department, located at 3105 Java
Road, Java, Virginia 24566, and relocating the Mt. Hermon Voting Precinct from the Mt.
Hermon Courtyard to the New Life Community Center, located at 3837 US Highway 29,
Danville, Virginia 24540.”
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
May 14, 201, at 7:00 p.m. in the Pittsylvania County General District Courtroom of the Edwin R.
Shields Courthouse Addition, Second Floor, Chatham, Virginia, 24531, to receive citizen input on
the potential amendment of Pittsylvania County Code Section 8-7 relating to the moving of the
Riceville and Mt. Hermon voting precincts to the following proposed locations: Riceville voting
precinct from Riceville Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center to Riceville Java Volunteer
Fire Department located at 3105 Java Road, Java, Virginia 24566, and the Mt. Hermon Precinct
from Mt. Hermon Courtyard to the New Life Community Center located at 3837 US Highway 29,
Danville, Virginia 24540. A copy of the full text of the above-referenced proposed action is
available for public inspection in the Pittsylvania County Administrator’s Office located at 1
Center Street, Chatham, Virginia 24531, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and
on the County’s website, www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov.
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE
SEC. 8-7. PRECINCTS.
The precinct for each election district and the polling place for each precinct shall be set forth
below:
PRECINCT POLLING PLACE
CHATHAM-BLAIRS ELECTION DISTRICT
Twin Springs Twin Springs Elem. School
Chatham Precinct Old Chatham Elementary School
(Old Library Building)
Tunstall Precinct Tunstall High School
West Blairs Precinct White Oak Worship Center
CALLANDS-GRETNA ELECTION DISTRICT
Bearskin Precinct Union Hall Elem. School
Callands Precinct Callands VFD
Climax Precinct Climax Ruritan Club
Gretna Precinct Gretna Senior H.S. Sandy Level Cool Branch Vol.
Rescue Squad
BANISTER ELECTION DISTRICT
Central Precinct Chatham Elementary School
Riceville Precinct Riceville Java Volunteer Fire
DepartmentMissionary Baptist Church Family
Life Center
East Blairs Precinct Southside Elementary School
Mt. Airy Precinct Mt. Airy Elem. School East Gretna Precinct
Gretna Elem. School
DAN RIVER ELECTION DISTRICT
Keeling Precinct Oak Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Kentuck Precinct Dan River High School
Ringgold Precinct Ringgold Vol. Fire & Rescue
STAUNTON RIVER ELECTION DISTRICT
Hurt Precinct John L. Hurt, Jr. Elem. School
Motley-Sycamore Precinct Motley Community Ctr.
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Renan Precinct Renan Vol. Fire Dept.
TUNSTALL ELECTION DISTRICT
Brosville Precinct Brosville Middle School
Stony Mill Precinct Stony Mill Elem. School
Swansonville Precinct Katies, Inc., Store
Whitmell Precinct Tunstall Volunteer Fire Department
Dry Fork Precinct Dry Fork Volunteer Fire Department
WESTOVER ELECTION DISTRICT
Bachelors Hall Precinct Bachelors Hall Vol. Fire Dept.
Ferry Road Precinct River Bend Vol. Fire Dept.
Mt. Hermon Precinct New Life Community CenterMt. Hermon
Courtyard
Mt. Cross Precinct Mt. Cross Vol. Fire Dept.
CENTRAL ABSENTEE PRECINCT
Central Absentee Precinct Old Chatham Elementary School (Old
Library Building)
(B.S.M. 6/5/89), (B.S.M. 1/2/90), (Dept. Justice (10/12/91), (B.S.M. 9/3/96), (B.S.M. 12/16/03),
(B.S.M. 1/5/03), (B.S.M. 3/16/04), (B.S.M. 7/20/04), (B.S.M. 4/19/05), (B.S.M. 5/16/06),
(B.S.M. 6/19/07), (B.S.M. 8/04/08), (B.S.M. 8/19/08), (B.S.M. 3/16/10), (B.S.M. 5/17/11),
(B.S.M. 4/17/18)
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STAR-TRIBUNE
Serving Pittsylvania County Since 1869
Certificate of Publication
I hereby certify that the attached order of publication has been pub-
lished once a week for Z successive weeks in the Star-Tribune,
a newspaper published at the Chatham office in Pittsylvania County,
Virginia, beginning on 209 ,, and ending
on 14 20 /9 .
Chad I on ublisher
Editor, acting agent for the publisher
20N
DANA ZHANE'MOTLEY
NOTARY PUBLIC
REGISTRATION#7783537
STATE OF VIRGINIA, AT LARGE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL 30,2022
County of Pittsylvania, To-wit:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me 's
day of A g by ad
My commission expires z-i O2 .
1)a War
Notary Public
28 N. Main Street Tel.: (434) 432-2791
P.O. Box 111 Fax: (434) 432-4033
Chatham, VA 24531 legals@chathamstartribune.com
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia,
will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,May 14,2019,at 7:00
p.m. in the Pittsylvania County General District Courtroom
of the.Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition,Second Floor,
Chatham,Virginia,24531,to receive citizen input on the po-
tential amendment of Pittsylvania County Code Section 8-7
relating to the moving of the Ricevifle and Mt Hermon voting
precincts to the following proposed locations:Riceville voting
precinct from Riceville Missionary Baptist Church Family Life
Center to Riceville Java Volunteer Fire Department located at
3105 Java Road,Java,Virginia 24566,and the Mt.Hermon
Precinct from Mt.Hermon Courtyard to the New Life Commu-
nity Center located at 3837 US Highway 29,Danville,Virginia
24540.A copy of the full text of the above-referenced pro-
posed action is available for public inspection in the Pittsylva-
nia County.Administrator's Office located at 1 Center Street,
Chatham,Virginia 24531,Monday through Friday,from 8:00
a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,and on the County's website,www.pittsyl-
vaniacountyva.gov.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Approval and Adoption of Emergency Operations Plan (Staff Contact:
Christopher C. Slemp)
Staff Contact(s): Christopher C. Slemp
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 12.a
Attachment(s):
2019 EOP Promulgation
2019 EOP Resolution
Pittsylvania County EOP 2019
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
Virginia Code § 44-146.19 requires that all Virginia Counties develop and maintain an
Emergency Operations Plan (the “EOP”), which addresses its planned response to major
emergency situations and disasters (such as severe weather events, hazardous material releases,
etc.). The EOP must be reviewed, updated as needed, and be formally adopted by the County’s
Governing Body. Over the past several months, the Virginia Department of Emergency
Management’s Planning Section, has worked with County Staff to review and revise the
County’s EOP. Minor changes were made and contacts within the County’s EOP have been
updated.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board, via endorsement of the attached Resolution, approve and
adopt the County’s EOP as presented.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion, via endorsement of the attached Resolution, to approve and adopt the
Pittsylvania County Emergency Operations Plan as presented.”
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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 as the
Emergency Services Director, I hereby promulgate and issue the Emergency Operations Plan
(“the Plan”), dated January 1, 2019,
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.
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PROMULGATION OF THE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
(Continued)
Given under my hand and under the seal of Pittsylvania County this _______day of
________________, 20_____.
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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Resolution
Emergency Operations Plan
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 RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors, Pittsylvania County,
Virginia, this Emergency Operations Plan as revised is officially adopted, and
IT IS FUTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Director of Emergency Management, or
his/her designee, are 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 board.
_______________________________________
Chairman, County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Clerk
County Board of Supervisors
Approved to Form:
_____________________________
County Attorney
Adopted this ___ day of ____________________ 20____
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Table of Contents
Basic Plan
Plan Documentation
Promulgation Document 5
Approval and Implementation 7
Record of Changes 8
Record of Distribution 9
I. Introduction 10
Purpose 10
Plan Elements 10
Scope 10
II. Demographics
Hazards Analysis
12
13
III. Assumptions 15
IV. Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities 17
Elected Officials 17
Director of Emergency Management 17
Coordinator of Emergency Management 17
Local Government Agencies 17
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) 17
Citizen Involvement 18
Private Sector 18
V. Concept of Operations 19
General 19
Organization 23
Sequence of Action 23
Non-Emergency/Normal Operations 29
Pre-Incident Actions 29
Response Actions 29
Recovery Actions 30
Mitigation Actions 30
Declaration of a Local Emergency 31
Activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 31
VI. Administration and Logistics 35
VII. Plan Development and Maintenance 39
VIII. Exercise and Training 40
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Appendices
Appendix 1 - Glossary 41
Appendix 2 - Acronyms 46
Appendix 3 - Authorities and References 48
Appendix 4 - Matrix of Responsibility 50
Appendix 5 - Succession of Authority 51
Appendix 6 - Emergency Operations Plan Distribution List 53
Appendix 7 - Essential Records 54
Appendix 8 - NIMS Resolution 55
Appendix 9 - Resolution of Adoption of EOP 58
Appendix 10 - Declaration of Local Emergency 59
EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION ANNEXES
ESF #1 – Transportation 60
Tab 1 - Resources 66
ESF #2 – Communications 67
Tab 1 – Emergency Notification Procedures 76
Tab 2 – Emergency Media Contacts 77
Tab 3 – Available Methods of Communications 78
ESF #3 - Public Works and Engineering 79
Tab 1 – Local Utility Providers 83
Tab 2 – Public Works Resources 85
ESF #4 – Firefighting 86
Tab 1 – Fire Department Resources 91
ESF #5 – Emergency Management 94
Tab 1 – Emergency Management Organization and Telephone
Listing
98
Tab 2 – Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 99
Tab 3 – Primary EOC Staffing 100
Tab 4 – EOC Floor Plan 101
Tab 5 – EOC Message Flow 102
Tab 6 – EOC Message Form 103
Tab 7 – EOC Message Log 104
Tab 8 – EOC Significant Events Log 105
Tab 9 – Incident Command System 106
Tab 10 – Organizational Chart
Tab 11 – Virtual EOC
108
110
ESF #6 – Mass Care, Housing and Human Services 113
Tab 1 – Designated Shelter 119
Tab 2 – Shelter Registration Form 120
Tab 3 – Special Needs Population 122
ESF #7 – Resources Support 123
Tab 1 – Staging Area 127
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ESF #8 – Health and Medical Services 128
Tab 1 – Hospitals, Clinics and Medical Facilities 132
Tab 2 – Hospitals, Clinics and Medical Facilities Resources 135
Tab 3 – Emergency MEDEVAC Services 137
Tab 4 – Virginia Funeral Directors Association – Mortuary
Disaster Plan
138
Tab 5 – Virginia Medical Examiner Districts 139
ESF #9 – Search and Rescue 140
Tab 1 – Resource and Personal 143
ESF #10 – Oil and Hazardous Response 144
ESF #11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources 146
Tab 1 – Emergency Food Consumption Standards 149
ESF #12 – Utilities 150
Tab 1 – Utility Providers 154
ESF #13 – Public Safety and Security 155
Tab 1 – Entry Permit 160
Tab 2 – Waiver of Liability 162
Tab 3 – Law Enforcement Resources 163
ESF #14 – Long Term Community Recovery 165
ESF #15 – External Affairs 167
Tab 1 – Emergency Public Information Resources 171
Tab 2 – 6 – Sample Emergency Public Information Advisories 172
ESF #16 – Military Support 182
ESF #17 – Volunteer and Donations Management 183
Tab 1 – Sample Volunteer Registration Form 186
Tab 2 – Donation Sites 187
Evacuation Annex 191
Tab 1 – Assembly Areas 199
Tab 2 – Pickup Points 200
Animal Care and Control
Animal Sheltering Annex 201
Appendix 1 – Household Pet Sheltering Plan 210
Tab 1 – Pet Friendly Shelter Pet Registration/Discharge Form 217
Tab 2 – Pet Friendly Shelters 219
Appendix 2 – Animal Disease Management Plan 220
Appendix 3 – Animal Recovery Plan 228
Tab 1 – Emergency Animal Care and Control Sites 234
Tab 2 – Lost Animal Report 235
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Appendix 4 – Local Animal Related Facilities 237
Damage Assessment Annex 238
Tab 1 – Damage Assessment Team Assignments 247
Tab 2 – Damage Assessment Telephone Report 250
Tab 3 – Cumulative Initial Damage Assessment Report 252
Tab 4 – Public Assistance Damage Assessment Guidelines 254
Tab 5 – Public Assistance Damage Assessment Field Form 256
Tab 6 – Individual Assistance Damage Assessment Level
Guidelines
257
Tab 7 – Locality Individual Damage Assessment Field Form 259
Dam Safety Annex 260
Tab 1 – Dam Classifications and Emergency Stages 264
Tab 2 – Directory of Dams 266
Tab 3 – Registered Dam Contact Information 268
Tab 4 – Registered Dams Map 269
Pandemic Influenza Plan 270
Tab 1 – Legal Authorities 284
Tab 2 – Influenza Fact Sheet 289
Tab 3 – Community Mitigation Strategy 291
Congregate Household Pet Sheltering Support Annex 297
Contact Numbers 306
Emergency Community Notification System (Reverse 911)
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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 as
the Emergency Services Director, I hereby promulgate and issue the Emergency
Operations Plan (“the Plan”), dated January 1, 2019,
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.
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PROMULGATION OF THE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
(Continued)
Given under my hand and under the seal of Pittsylvania County this _______day of
________________, 20_____.
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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Resolution
Emergency Operations Plan
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 RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors, Pittsylvania
County, Virginia, this Emergency Operations Plan as revised is officially adopted, and
IT IS FUTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Director of Emergency
Management, or his/her designee, are 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 board.
_______________________________________
Chairman, County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Clerk
County Board of Supervisors
Approved to Form:
_____________________________
County Attorney
Adopted this ___ day of ____________________ 20____
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Record of Changes
Change
Number
Date of
Change
Page or
Section
Changed
Summary of Change Name of
Person
Authorizing
Change
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Record of Distribution
Director of Emergency Management
Deputy Director of Emergency Management
Coordinator of Emergency Management
Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management
Sheriff’s Office
Fire and Rescue Squads
Assistant County Administrator/Public Works Director
Finance Department
Director of Social Services
Danville-Pittsylvania County Chapter American Red Cross
Extension Service
Health Department
County Attorney
Emergency Communications Center
Board of Supervisors
Public School System
Code Compliance
Planning Official
Building Official
Fire Marshal
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I. Introduction
A crisis or emergency can happen at any time and could impact one individual, a single
building or the entire community. This document is Pittsylvania County’s Emergency
Operation Plan (EOP). Emergencies cause confusion and stress for all involved. In
order to minimize these effects, initial activation and implementation of the emergency
plan should always be handled in a calm, consistent manner. Efficient implementation of
the plan will provide a clear direction, responsibility and continuity of control for key
officials and administrators. The basic idea to any well-constructed emergency plan is to
minimize the possible threat to individuals and properties during an actual emergency.
In order to minimize the threat of an emergency, annual evaluation and reviews need to
be done to the emergency plan.
Purpose
The purpose of the Basic Plan is to establish the legal and organizational basis for
operations in the effective response to and recovery from all-hazards disasters and/or
emergency situations. It assigns broad responsibilities to local government agencies and
support organizations for disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
These responsibilities are generally extensions of normal, day-to-day functions involving
the same personnel and material resources. Supporting plans for all-hazards disasters
set forth the concepts and procedures whereby the County can effectively apply
available resources to ensure that casualties and property damage will be minimized
and that essential services will be restored as soon as possible following an emergency
or disaster situation.
Plan Elements
This plan consists of the basic plan, the appendices, and the emergency support
function and incident annexes. The basic plan provides an overview of Pittsylvania
County’s approach to emergency response and operations. It explains the policies,
organization and tasks that would be involved in response to an emergency. The
appendices give definition to the terms and acronyms used throughout the basic plan,
and are the location for any supporting figures, maps, and forms. The emergency
support function annexes focus on detailing the specific responsibilities, tasks and
operational actions to complete a specific emergency operations function; while the
incident annexes focus on any additional special planning or response needs beyond the
basic response plan for particular event scenarios.
Scope and Applicability
The Emergency Operations Plan identifies a range of disasters that could possibly occur
in or near this locality. The EOP works to anticipate the needs that the jurisdiction might
experience during an incident and provides guidance across County Departments,
agencies, and response organizations by describing an overall emergency response
system:
How County departments/agencies will be organized during response to an
event, including command authorities
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Critical actions and interfaces during response and recovery
How the interaction between the jurisdiction and its private partner
organizations (Hospitals, non-governmental emergency organizations and
others) is managed during the emergencies
How the interaction between the jurisdiction and regional, state and federal
authorities is managed
How to handle and manage needs with the resources available.
The plan is applicable to all local agencies that may be requested to provide support.
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II. Demographics
Pittsylvania County is located in south central Piedmont region of Virginia. It covers
approximately 978 square miles and has a population of approximately 62,000. It is the
largest county in Virginia. The land is rolling to hilly with elevations averaging from 400 to
800 feet above sea level. The highest point in the county is Smith Mountain which is 2,043
feet high.
Pittsylvania County is a surplus water area in Virginia. The area’s four major rivers – the
Roanoke, Dan, Pigg and Banister – have a total of 196 miles of shoreline in the county.
There are also numerous small streams throughout the county which provide valuable
supplies of soft water this is of excellent quality for municipal and industrial use.
Forests cover 405,446 acres of the County. Hardwood covers approximately 263,533 acres
and pine approximately 96,610 acres. Hardwood and pine mixed cover 45,303 acres
The county is also rich in mineral deposits with bountiful supplies of barite, mica,
manganese and iron. There are 1,354 active farms in the County. The principal crops are
tobacco, corn, wheat, soybeans and broccoli. Principal secondary activities are livestock
production and dairy products.
Pittsylvania County through the years has become an important trade center with an
economic base of tobacco, textiles, time and agricultural products.
The major transportation routes in Pittsylvania County are state highways 29, 40, 57, 41,
360, 58, and 62.
With the amount of water flowing through Pittsylvania County there is always a high
possibility of flooding. Also, the acres of forest make a forest fire possibility high.
According to the most current US Census the population estimate as of July 2018 is
approximately 61,258 people with 49% being males and 51% being female.
Based on a hazard analysis of the area, the primary hazards are floods, hazardous material
incidents, severe storms, etc.
In accordance with the Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000, as
amended, Pittsylvania County EOP has been developed. This plan will be revised,
exercised, readopted, and reissued once every four years.
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Hazard Analysis Summary
Hazard Risk Analysis Score
Highway Accident High
Flash Flood High
Haz-Mat Accident Medium-High
Winter Storm Medium-High
Flood, Major Hurricane/Tropical Storm Medium-High
Windstorm/Severe Thunderstorm Medium-High
Fire/Explosion Medium
Tornado Medium
Drought Medium
Major Power Outage Medium
Pipeline Incident Medium
Railroad Disaster Low
Air Pollution Low
Fuel Shortage, Major Low
Airplane Crash Low
Structural Collapse Low
Terrorism Low
Water Supply Shortage or Contamination Low
Dam Failure Low
Earthquake Low
Nuclear Accident Low
Civil Disturbance Low
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HAZARDS ANALYSIS SUMMARY
Explanation
Each of the criteria identified for describing and assessing potential hazards is to be
assigned a descriptive term based on the vulnerability, maximum threat and probablity of
occurance as follows:
Low
Medium
Medium-High
High
All listed situations refer to major disasters causing loss of life, human suffering, and
property damage. Day-to-day emergencies or accidents that are routinely responded to by
local emergency organizations are not included.
1. Estimates of VULNERABILITY can be derived by comparing the area at risk
to the population and property density. For example, thinly populated rural
jurisdictions near nuclear power plants are considered less "vulnerable" than
more heavily populated urbanized ones.
3. The MAXIMUM THREAT is the greatest destruction that could occur for the
disaster under study. For example, with a nuclear attack, jurisdictions within
a high-risk or target area receive a "high" rating; those within 30-40 miles -
"medium"; and other, more remote jurisdictions - "low."
4. The PROBABILITY of a disaster is a subjective judgment to be made
primarily by local officials. The following guide may be used:
a. Chances per year greater than 1 in 10 - "high"
b. Chances per year between 1 in 10 and 1 in 500 - "medium-high"
c. Chances per year between 1 in 500 and 1 in 1000- “medium”
d. Chances per year less than 1 in 1000 - "low"
The 2011 West Piedmont Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan combined
with local resources were used to develop the Pittsylvania County Hazard Analysis
summary.
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III. Assumptions
A. Incidents are typically managed at the lowest possible level of government.
B. Incident Management activities will be initiated and conducted using the principles
contained in the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
C. The combined expertise and capabilities of government at all levels, the private
sector, and nongovernmental organizations will be required to prevent, prepare for,
respond to and recover from disasters.
D. Incidents requiring local government to coordinate operations and/or resources may:
➢ Occur at any time with little or no warning;
➢ Require significant information sharing across multiple jurisdictions and
between the public and private sectors;
➢ Involve single or multiple geographic areas;
➢ Have significant impact and/or require resource coordination and/or
assistance;
➢ Span the spectrum of incident management to include prevention,
preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation;
➢ Involve multiple highly varied hazards or threats on a local or regional scale;
➢ Result in numerous casualties; fatalities; displaced persons; property loss;
disruptions of normal life support systems, essential public services and basic
infrastructure; and significant damage to the environment;
➢ Attract a sizeable influx of independent, spontaneous volunteers and
supplies;
➢ Require short notice State and Federal asset coordination;
➢ Require prolonged, sustained incident management operations and support
activities; and,
➢ Attract a sizeable influx of media personnel.
E. The top priorities for the jurisdiction are to:
➢ Save lives and protect the health and safety of the public, responders, and
recovery workers;
➢ Ensure security of the jurisdiction;
➢ Prevent an imminent incident from occurring;
➢ Protect and restore critical infrastructure and key resources;
➢ Ensure local government continues to function throughout the incident;
➢ Protect property and mitigate damages and impacts to individuals,
communities, and the environment; and
➢ Facilitate recovery of individuals, families, businesses, government, and the
environment.
This plan encourages the development of a plan that is based on the all hazards
principle that most emergency response functions are similar regardless of the hazard.
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➢ The emergency manager will mobilize resources and personnel as
required by the situation;
➢ Incidents are managed at the local level;
➢ They will have mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions;
➢ They will use the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the
Incident Command Structure (ICS);
➢ Special facilities (schools, nursing homes, adult day care and child care
facilities) are required to develop emergency plans; and
➢ Regulated facilities (Superfund Amendments and Re-authorization Act
sites), power plants, etc. posing a specific hazard will develop,
coordinate, and furnish emergency plans and procedures to local, county
and state departments and agencies as applicable and required by
codes, laws, regulations or requirements. (See Pittsylvania Hazardous
Materials Emergency Response Plan.)
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IV. Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
A successful local emergency management program involves local government officials,
local government agencies, private sector and non-profit organizations. Their roles are
summarized in the following discussions.
Elected Officials – County Board of Supervisors (BOS)
➢ Protect the lives and property of citizens
➢ Establish the local emergency management program
➢ Appoint the local emergency manager
➢ Adopt and promulgate the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Director of Emergency Management – Chairman of the Board
Deputy Director of Emergency Management – County Administrator
➢ Implement the EOP
➢ Determine the need to evacuate an endangered area
➢ Exercise direction and coordination from the EOC during disaster operations
➢ Hold overall responsibility for maintaining and updating the plan.
Coordinator of Emergency Management – Department Director of Public Safety
and Emergency Communications
Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management – Deputy Director of Public Safety
➢ Ensure the local EOC is in a constant state of readiness;
➢ Develop and maintain the EOP;
➢ Assume certain duties in the absence of the director of emergency
management including implementing the EOP; and
➢ Ensure that the EOP is reviewed, revised and adopted every four years.
Local Government Agencies
➢ Develop and maintain detailed emergency plans and standard operating
procedures (SOPs);
➢ Identify sources of emergency supplies, equipment and transportation;
➢ Negotiate and maintain mutual aid agreements which are identified in the plan;
➢ Maintain records of disaster related expenditures including appropriate
documentation;
➢ Protect and preserve vital records essential for the continuity of government and
delivery of essential functions; and
➢ Establish and maintain list of succession of key personnel
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
An ESF is a grouping of government and certain private-sector capabilities into an
organizational structure to provide support, resources, program implementation, and
emergency services that are most likely to be needed during emergencies. Operating
agencies and local departments participate in the Emergency Support Functions (ESF)
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structure as coordinators, primary response agencies, and/or support agencies and/or as
required to support incident management activities. The ESFs:
➢ Develop and maintain detailed plans and Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) to support their functional requirements;
➢ Identify sources of emergency supplies, equipment and transportation;
➢ Maintain accurate records of disaster-related expenditure and documentation;
➢ Continue to be responsible for protection and preservation of records
essential for continuity of government; and
➢ Establish a line of successions for key emergency personnel.
Private Sector
The private sector may take on many different roles, which could include:
➢ Private owners of critical infrastructure (either a facility that could be impacted
by a disaster or used as a resource)
➢ A response organization (e.g. private ambulance services, environmental
clean-up services);
➢ A regulated or responsible party: owner operators of certain regulated
facilities may have responsibility under law to prepare for and prevent
incidents from occurring; and
➢ A local emergency organization member
The private sector has the responsibility to:
➢ Plan for personal and business disaster preparedness, mitigation, response
and recovery;
➢ Have knowledge of local emergency response plans and procedures; and
➢ Implement protective actions as requested or required by the Emergency
Manager
V. Concept of Operations
General
In the event an incident exceeds local emergency response capabilities, outside
assistance is available, either through mutual aid agreements with nearby jurisdictions
and volunteer emergency organizations or, through the Virginia Emergency Operations
Center (VEOC). A local emergency must be declared and local resources must be fully
committed before state and federal assistance is requested.
This section described the local coordinating structures, processes, and protocols
employed to manage incidents. These coordinating structure and processes are
designed to enable execution of the responsibilities of local government through the
appropriate departments and agencies, and to integrate State, Federal,
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nongovernmental organizations and private sector efforts into a comprehensive
approach to incident management.
1. The Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000,
as amended, provide that Emergency Management organizations and operations
will be structured around existing constitutional government. The organization for
emergency operations consists of existing government departments and private
emergency response organizations.
2. The Chairman, Board of Supervisors is the Director of Emergency Management.
The day-to-day activities of the emergency preparedness program have been
delegated to the Coordinator of Emergency Management. The Director, in
conjunction with the Coordinator of Emergency Management, will direct and
control emergency operations in time of emergency and issue directives to other
services and organizations concerning disaster preparedness.
3. The Director of Emergency Management, assisted by the Coordinator and
department heads, will develop and maintain a primary Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) from which to direct operations in time of emergency. The primary
EOC is currently located at 200 H.G. McGee Dr. Chatham, VA 24531(William
Pritchett Training Center).
The alternate EOC is located in the Pittsylvania County Schools ECC Computer
Training Center (Old Planetarium). 39 Bank St. Chatham, VA 24531.
The Mobile Command Vehicle is stationed at the Chatham Fire Dept., (Station
21) 35 Depot St. Chatham, VA 24531
4. The day-to-day activities of the emergency management program, for which the
Coordinator of Emergency Management is responsible, include developing and
maintaining an Emergency Operations Plan, maintaining the County EOC in a
constant state of readiness, and other responsibilities as outlined in local and
state regulations.
5. The Director of Emergency Management is the constituted legal authority for
approving Emergency Operations Plans and declaring a local state of
emergency, with the consent of the Board of Supervisors.
6. A local emergency may be declared by the Director of Emergency Management
or the Coordinator of Emergency Management with the consent of the entire
Board of Supervisors within five (5) days. The declaration of a local emergency
activates the Emergency Operations Plan and authorizes the provision of aid and
assistance there under. It should be declared when a coordinated response
among several local agencies/organizations must be directed or when it
becomes necessary to incur substantial financial obligations in order to protect
the health and safety of persons and property or to provide assistance to the
victims of a disaster.
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7. The Director of Emergency Management or, in his absence, the Deputy Director
assumes this responsibility. In the absence of both the Director, and Deputy
Director, this responsibility is assumed by the Coordinator to determine the action
needed to mitigate the emergency, including the need for evacuation of large
areas and will issue necessary orders for evacuation or other protective action as
needed. The Sheriff’s Department will implement evacuation and provide
security for the evacuated area. In the event of a hazardous materials incident,
the Fire Chief or his representative on the scene should implement immediate
protective action to include evacuation as appropriate.
8. Succession to the Director of Emergency Management will be the Deputy
Director, the Coordinator of Emergency Management, or the Deputy Coordinator
of Emergency Management.
9. The Director of Emergency Management or, in his absence, the Coordinator of
Emergency Management will notify the Virginia Department of Emergency
Management immediately upon the declaration of a local emergency. Daily
situation reports are also required. All appropriate locally available forces and
resources will be fully committed before requesting assistance from the state. All
disaster-related expenditures must be documented in order to be eligible for
post-disaster reimbursement should a federal disaster be declared.
10. The heads of operating agencies will maintain plans and procedures in order to
be prepared to effectively accomplish their assigned responsibilities.
11. The Coordinator of Emergency Management will assure compatibility between
the County’s Emergency Operations Plan and the plans and procedures of key
facilities and private organizations within the County as appropriate.
12. The County must be prepared to bear the initial impact of a disaster on its own.
Help may not be immediately available from the state or federal government after
a natural or man-made disaster. All appropriate locally available forces and
resources will be fully committed before requesting assistance from the state.
Requests for assistance will be made through the State EOC to the State
Coordinator.
13. The Director of Emergency Management or, in his absence, the descending
order established in Item 8, with support from designated local officials, will
exercise direction and control from the EOC during disaster operations. The
EOC may be partially or fully staffed depending on the type and scope of the
disaster. The EOC will provide logistical and administrative support to response
personnel deployed to the disaster site(s). Available warning time will be used to
implement increased readiness measures that will insure maximum protection of
the population, property, and the supplies from the effects of threatened
disasters.
14. The heads of operating agencies will develop and maintain detailed plans and
standing operating procedures necessary for their departments to effectively
accomplish their assigned tasks. Department and agency heads will identify
sources from which emergency supplies, equipment, and transportation may be
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obtained promptly when required. Accurate records of disaster-related
expenditures will be maintained. All disaster-related expenditures will be
documented to provide a basis for reimbursement should federal disaster
assistance be needed. In time of emergency, the heads of County offices,
departments, and agencies will continue to be responsible for the protection and
preservation of records essential for the continuity of government operations.
Department and agency heads will establish lists of succession of key
emergency personnel.
Day-to-day functions that do not contribute directly to the emergency operation
may be suspended for the duration of any emergency. Efforts that would
normally be required of those functions will be redirected to accomplish the
emergency task by the agency concerned.
15. Declaration of a Local Emergency
a. The Director of Emergency Management with the consent of the Board of
Supervisors, by resolution, should declare an emergency to exist
whenever the threat or actual occurrence of a disaster is, or threatens to
be, of sufficient severity and magnitude to require significant expenditures
and a coordinated response in order to prevent or alleviate damage, loss,
hardship, or suffering.
b. A declaration of a local emergency activates the response and recovery
programs of all applicable local and interjurisdictional Emergency
Operations Plans and authorizes the furnishing of aid and assistance in
accordance with those plans. In the event the Board of Supervisors
cannot convene due to the disaster, the Director of Emergency
Management or, in his/her absence, any other Emergency Management
staff may declare a local emergency to exist subject to confirmation of the
Board, within five days. The Director of Emergency Management or, in
his absence, the Coordinator will advise the State EOC immediately
following the declaration of a local emergency.
c. When local resources are insufficient to cope with the effects of a disaster
and the County requests state assistance, the following procedures will
apply. The Director of Emergency Management, by letter to the State
Coordinator of Emergency Management, will indicate that a local
emergency has been declared, the local Emergency Operations Plan has
been implemented, available resources have been committed, state
assistance is being requested and, if appropriate, it is recommended that
the Governor declare a state of emergency. A copy of the resolution
declaring a local emergency to exist should accompany this letter.
17. The State Emergency Operations Plan requires the submission of the following
reports by local government in time of emergency.
a. Daily Situation Report
b. Damage Assessment Report
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c. After-Action Report
18. Support by military units may be requested through the State EOC. Military
forces, when made available, will support and assist local forces and may
receive, from the local Director of Emergency Management or his designated
representative, mission-type requests to include objectives, priorities, and other
information necessary to accomplish missions.
19. Emergency assistance may be made available from neighboring jurisdictions in
accordance with mutual aid agreements. Emergency forces may be sent from
Pittsylvania County to assist adjoining jurisdictions. Such assistance will be in
accordance with existing mutual aid agreements or, in the absence of official
agreements, directed by the Director of Emergency Management or, in his
absence, the Coordinator of Emergency Management when he/she determines
that such assistance is necessary and feasible.
20. The Director of Emergency Management, the Coordinator of Emergency
Management, and the Division of Social Services will assist disaster victims in
obtaining post-disaster assistance, such as temporary housing and low-interest
loans.
21. This plan is effective as a basis for training and pre-disaster preparedness upon
receipt. It is effective for execution when:
a. Any disaster threatens or occurs in the County and a local disaster is
declared under the provisions of Section 44-146.21, the Commonwealth
of Virginia Emergency Management and Disaster Law of 2000, as
amended.
b. A state of emergency is declared by the Governor.
22. The Director of Emergency Management, assisted by the Coordinator of
Emergency Management, has overall responsibility for maintaining and updating
this plan. It should be updated based on lessons learned, and republished
following an actual or threatened emergency situation. The Coordinator will have
the EOP readopted every four years. Guidance and assistance is provided by
the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. A plan distribution list must
be maintained. Responsible individuals and officials should recommend to the
Director of Emergency Management or the Coordinator of Emergency
Management appropriate improvements and changes as needed based on
experiences in emergencies, deficiencies identified through drills and exercises,
and changes in government structure.
Concurrent Implementation of Other Plans
Local Emergency Operations Plan is the core plan for managing incidents and details
the local coordinating structures and processes used during incidents. Other
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supplemental agency and interagency plans provide details on the authorities, response
protocols, and technical guidance for responding to and managing specific contingency
situations (such as hazardous materials spills, wild land fires, etc.). In many cases these
local agencies manage incidents under these plans using their own authorities. The
supplemental agency or interagency plans may be implemented concurrently with the
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) but are subordinated to the overarching core
coordinating structures, processes, and protocols detailed in the EOP.
Organizational Structure
In accordance with NIMS process, resource and policy issues are addressed at the
lowest possible organizational level. If issues cannot be resolved at that level, they are
forwarded up to the next level. Reflecting the NIMS construct and in alignment with the
National Response Framework, the Emergency Operations Plan includes the following
command and coordination structures:
➢ Incident Command Post, on scene using the Incident Command System;
➢ Area Command (if Needed);
➢ Emergency Operations Centers;
➢ Joint Field Office, which is responsible for coordinating Federal
Assistance and supporting incident management activities locally;
➢ Local Department of Emergency Management;
➢ Director of Emergency Management;
➢ Coordinator of Emergency Management/Deputy Coordinator; and
➢ Incident Command.
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When the local emergency operations center (EOC) is activated, there should be
coordination between the emergency manager and the incident commander to ensure a
consistent response:
Emergency
Coordinator
Operations
Section
Planning
Section
Logistics
Section
PIO Safety Officer
Finance/
Administration
Section
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Emergency
Coordinator
Operations
Section
Planning
Section
Logistics
Section
PIO Deputy
Coordinator
Finance/
Administration
Section
Emergency
Services
Branch
Human Services
Branch
Infrastructure
Branch
Mission/
Assignment
Tracking
Situation
Unit
Plans
Unit
Technical
Specialists
GIS/Mapping
Unit
Coordination/
Planning Unit
Resource
Management
Unit
Communications
System Unit
Procurement
Unit
Personnel
Unit
Administration
Unit
Finance
Unit
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Operations Section
Emergency Services ESFs
Operations
Section
Chief
Emergency
Services
Branch
Human
Services
Branch
Infrastructure
Branch
ESF #16
Military
Support
ESF #17
Volunteers &
Donations
EMERGENCY SERVICES
BRANCH
ESF #4
Firefighting
ESF #8
Health & Medical
ESF #9
Search & Rescue
ESF #10
Oil & HAZMAT
ESF #13
Public Safety/Security
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Human Services ESFs
Infrastructure Support ESFs
HUMAN
SERVICES
BRANCH
ESF # 6
Mass Care
ESF # 11
Agriculture &
Natural Resources
INFRASTRUCTURE
SUPPORT
ESF #1
Transportation
ESF #2
Communications
ESF #3
Public Works/Engineering
ESF #12
Energy
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Planning Section ESFs
Logistics Section ESFs
Command Staff
PLANNING
SECTION
ESF #5
Emergency Mgmt
LOGISTICS
SECTION
ESF #7
Resource Mgmt
COORDINATOR
ESF #15
Public Affairs/Information
Deputy Coordinator
ESF #14
Long Term Recovery
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Non-Emergency/Normal Operations
These are actions that are implemented during non-emergency or disaster periods that
will prepare the locality for potential emergency response if necessary.
1. Public information and educational materials will be provided to the public via
municipal newsletters, brochures, publications in telephone directories, municipal
web-sites and other media.
2. Develop, review and exercise emergency operations plans and standard operating
procedures.
3. Assure the viability and accuracy of emergency contact lists, resource lists and
emergency contracts.
4. Update, review, and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
5. Ensure that the EOP includes a provision that the Virginia Department of Criminal
Justice Services and the Virginia Criminal Injury Compensation Fund shall be
contacted in the event of an emergency (as defined in the EOP) when there are
victims as defined in Code of Virginia §19.2-11.01 The current contact for each
organization must be maintained by the locality.
Pre-Incident Actions
These are actions that are implemented if the Emergency Manager receives notice of a
potential emergency from the federal Homeland Security Advisory System, National
Weather Service watches and warnings or other reliable sources.
Actions:
➢ Communication alert & warning;
➢ Public health and safety;
➢ Responder health and safety;
➢ Property protection; and
➢ Possible partial activation of the EOC.
1. Alert emergency response personnel and develop a staffing pattern.
2. Determine any protective action measures that need to be implemented in
preparation for the situation.
Response Actions
Actions taken to preserve life, property, the environment, and the social, economic, and
political structure of the community
➢ Law enforcement;
➢ Protection of responder health and safety;
➢ Fire suppression;
➢ Emergency medical services;
➢ Evacuations;
➢ Dissemination of public information;
➢ Actions to minimize additional damage;
➢ Urban search and rescue;
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➢ Public health and medical services;
➢ Distribution of emergency supplies;
➢ Debris clearance; and
➢ Protection and restoration of critical infrastructure.
Some actions that may be necessary at this point in the incident are:
1. Suspension of daily functions of the government that do not contribute directly to the
emergency operation.
2. Efforts and resources may be redirected to accomplish an emergency task.
3. Implement evacuation orders as needed.
4. Open and staff emergency shelters as needed.
Once immediate response missions and life-saving activities conclude, the
emphasis shifts from response to recovery. Brief the local governing body of the
impending situation.
Recovery Actions
These actions should assist individuals and communities to return to a normal state as
much as feasible. During the recovery period, some of the actions that may need to be
implemented:
➢ Preliminary damage assessment;
➢ Long-term recovery;
➢ Cleanup and restoration of public facilities, businesses, and residences;
➢ Re-establishment of habitats and prevention of subsequent damage to
natural resources; and
➢ Protection of cultural or archeological sites during other recovery operations.
Open a Joint Field Office (JFO) to assist those impacted by the disaster if the event is
declared a Federal Disaster. The JFO is the central coordination point among Federal,
State and Local agencies and voluntary organizations for delivering recovery assistance
programs.
1. Within 72 hours of impact, complete an Initial Damage Assessment and submit to the
VEOC.
2. Assess local infrastructure and determine viability for re-entry of residents.
3. Begin immediate repairs to electric, water and sewer lines and stations.
Mitigation Actions
These actions are completed to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and
property from hazards and their side effects. During the mitigation process, these issues
will need to be addressed:
➢ Grant programs for loss reduction measures (if available);
➢ Delivery of loss reduction building-science expertise;
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➢ Coordination of Federal Flood Insurance operations and integration of
mitigation with other program efforts;
➢ Conducting flood recovery mapping to permit expedited and accurate
implementation of both recovery and mitigation programs;
➢ Predictive modeling to protect critical assets;
➢ Early documentation of losses avoided due to previous hazard mitigation
measures; and
➢ Community education and outreach necessary to foster loss reduction.
1. Review the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan and update as necessary any mitigation
actions that could prevent similar impacts for a future disaster.
2. Work with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Mitigation Program to
develop mitigation grant projects to assist in areas most at risk.
3. Implement mitigation measures in the rebuilding of infrastructure damaged in the
event.
Declaration of a Local Emergency
The Governing Board shall declare by resolution an emergency to exist whenever the
threat or actual occurrence of a disaster is or threatens to be of sufficient severity and
magnitude to require significant expenditure and a coordinated response in order to
prevent or alleviate damage, loss, hardship or suffering. A local emergency may be
declared by the Director of Emergency Management with the consent of the Board of
Supervisors. If the Board cannot convene due to the disaster or other exigent
circumstances, the director or in his absence, the deputy director shall declare the
existence of an emergency, subject to the confirmation by the governing board within 14
days of the declaration.
Activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
MISSION
When there is no emergency, the mission is to assign emergency duties and
responsibilities, direct planning, conduct training, and generally to maintain an effective
emergency response capability.
In time of emergency, the mission is to direct and control emergency operations, assure
the implementation of actions as called for in this plan, disseminate emergency
information to the public, and coordinate with the State EOC should outside assistance
be required.
ORGANIZATION
Emergency operations will be directed and controlled from the Emergency Operations
Center located in Chatham, Virginia. The EOC staff will consist of the Director, Deputy
Director, Coordinator, and Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management, and key
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department heads or their designated representatives. Support personnel to assist with
communications, designated logistics, and administration will also be designated. The
Director of Emergency Management will be available for decision-making as required.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
The Deputy Director of Emergency Management will assure the development and
maintenance of SOPs on the part of each major emergency support service. Generally,
each service should maintain current notification rosters, designate and staff an official
emergency control center, designate an EOC representative, establish procedures for
reporting appropriate emergency information, develop mutual aid agreements with like
services in adjacent localities, and provide ongoing training to maintain emergency
response capabilities. More specific SOP requirements are listed in each respective
functional annex.
When an emergency threatens, available time will be used to implement increased
readiness measures as listed in each annex to this plan. The Deputy Director of
Emergency Management will assure that all actions are completed as scheduled.
The EOC support staff will include a recorder, message clerk, and other support
personnel as required in order to relieve the decision-making group of handling
messages, maintaining logs, placing maps, etc. Procedures for these support
operations should be established and maintained. A separate reports section should be
established as an adjunct to the EOC staff. An EOC wall map should also be prepared
and be readily accessible.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - DIRECTION AND CONTROL
1. Normal Operations
a. Complete a hazards analysis to determine which potential disasters are most likely to
occur and which mitigation and preparedness actions are most needed.
b. Develop and maintain an operational capability for emergency operations and reflect
it in the local Emergency Operations Plan.
(1) Make individual assignments of duties and responsibilities to staff the EOC and
implement emergency operations. Maintain a notification roster of these key
personnel and their alternates.
(2) Assure that adequate facilities and resources are identified to conduct
emergency operations at the EOC and the designated evacuation assembly
center.
(3) Develop mutual support agreements with adjacent jurisdictions and with relief
organizations, such as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
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(4) Develop plans and procedures for providing timely information and guidance to
the public in time of emergency. Consummate official working agreements with
local EAS radio stations.
(5) Identify and maintain a list of essential services and facilities, which must
continue to operate and may need to be protected during an emergency.
(6) Test and exercise plans and procedures with periodic exercises and drills.
Revise plans and provide training as indicated by test or exercise results.
c. Assure compatibility between this plan and the emergency plans and procedures of
key facilities and organizations within the county.
d. Develop accounting and record-keeping procedures for expenses incurred during an
emergency. Become familiar with federal disaster assistance procedures, the
Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Handbook, and the State Emergency
Services Law of 2000.
e. Define and encourage hazard mitigation activities, which will reduce the probability of
the occurrence of a disaster and/or reduce its effects.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area.
a. Review emergency operations plans and procedures and update if necessary.
Ensure the operational capability of the EOC facility and alert on-duty personnel.
b. Alert appropriate personnel of the situation and assure that appropriate mitigation
and preparedness measures are being taken. Begin to provide periodic staff
briefings as required.
c. Implement record keeping of all incurred expenses, if applicable.
d. Prepare to provide emergency information to the public.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
(1) Direct and control emergency operations. Complete all checklist items listed
above. Staff the EOC, as required. Provide logistical support to on-site
emergency response personnel.
(2) Brief the Board of Supervisors as appropriate.
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(3) Call a meeting of county personnel. Review actions already taken and expedite
those necessary to conduct in-the-field mitigation and preparedness activities.
Assure the completion of checklist items in each functional annex.
(4) Disseminate emergency information and protective action guidance to the
public. Advise individuals to evacuate from danger areas, if appropriate.
(5) Establish and maintain liaison with the State EOC and adjacent jurisdictions.
Provide daily situation reports to the State EOC.
(6) Continue to maintain records for all expenses incurred. Coordinate daily with
department heads.
b. Response Phase
Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and property.
(1) Direct and control emergency operations. Ensure that previous checklist items
have been completed or initiated.
(2) Provide emergency information and protective action guidance to the public.
(3) Declare a local emergency if the situation warrants.
(4) Provide periodic situation reports and requests for assistance to the State EOC
as the situation requires.
(5) Insure that an accurate record of expenses is maintained.
(6) Make an Initial Damage Assessment, an Incident Needs Assessment Report (if
needed) and an Initial Damage Assessment Report and forward to the State
EOC.
4. Recovery
This phase requires that priority attention be given to the restoration of essential facilities
and an assessment of damage effects.
a. Restore essential facilities and services.
b. Provide temporary housing and food as required.
c. Continue to maintain a record of disaster-related expenditures.
d. Coordinate with the State EOC. Provide supplementary damage assessment
information as required. Request post-disaster assistance if appropriate.
e. Provide information to the public.
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VI. Administration, Finance and Logistics
MISSION
To ensure that the necessary management controls, budget authorities, and
accounting procedures are in place to provide the necessary funding in a timely
manner to conduct emergency operations, document expenditures, and
maximize state and federal assistance following the disaster.
ORGANIZATION
The County Administrator and the Finance Director are responsible for
developing and implementing the necessary management policies and
procedures that will facilitate and ensure an accurate accounting of disaster
expenditures during all phases of disaster operations. These procedures will be
designed to support and expedite emergency response operations, as well as
maximize state and federal assistance.
The County Administrator and the Finance Director will coordinate with all
departments, government entities, and representatives from the private sector
who support disaster operations. This may involve working with other local
jurisdictions that provide mutual aid, state and federal governments, private
contractors, local retailers, volunteer organizations, etc.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
In an emergency situation, as defined by the Emergency Operations Plan, the
County Administrator and Finance Director will be responsible for expediting the
process of procuring the necessary goods and services to support emergency
operations; designating disaster account numbers(s) that disaster expenditures
will be charged to, coordinating with department heads and the real estate
assessor during the damage assessment and recovery phases of disaster
operations; assisting in the development of applications for state and federal
assistance; participating in the development and review of vendor contracts;
developing, documenting, and providing financial data to the proper authorities,
as necessary.
The County Administrator and Finance Director will meet with department
directors to inform them of emergency authorities that will be delegated to them
in order to make the necessary expenditures to address the situation in a timely
manner. Department heads will be responsible for developing and maintaining
accurate records and documentation to support all expenditures related to the
disaster (e.g., personnel, equipment, facilities, contracts etc.). Department
Heads will be responsible for keeping an accurate inventory of resources and
identifying potential needs for emergency/disaster situations. A listing of
potential resource providers will be developed and maintained for anticipated
equipment and service needs, as required. Mutual aid agreements and sample
contract agreements will be developed to facilitate the receipt of assistance and
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expedite the procurement process during the response and recovery phases of
disaster operations.
The accounting process followed by all departments will follow existing
standardized procedures. All departments must adhere to established disaster
accounting and finance procedures to minimize the potential for waste, fraud,
and delays in processing requests, maximize state and federal assistance, and
facilitate the documentation of disaster expenditures, the development of disaster
cost statistics, and audits following the disaster.
The County Administrator and Finance Director will be responsible for developing
and providing its own logistical support to carry out the assigned emergency
duties and will also be responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing
the necessary measures to protect vital records and critical systems to ensure
their continued operation during a disaster as well as facilitate their restoration if
impacted by the disaster.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - BUDGET AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
1. Normal Operations
a. Develop, maintain, disseminate budget and management procedures
to ensure the prompt and efficient disbursement and accounting of
funds to conduct emergency operations, as well as support and
maximize claims of financial assistance from state and federal
governments, and facilitate audits following the disaster
b. Provide training to familiarize staff with internal procedures, as well as
federal and state disaster assistance requirements and forms
c. Develop the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency
tasking
d. Instruct all departments to maintain an inventory of supplies on hand
e. Develop the necessary mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and
listing of potential resource providers to expedite the procurement of
anticipated resource needs for disaster operations
f. Develop and maintain the necessary measures to protect vital records
and critical systems to ensure their continued operation during a
disaster, as well as to facilitate their restoration if impacted by the
disaster
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area
a. Review emergency budget and management procedures and update
if necessary
b. Review federal disaster assistance procedures, the Disaster
Preparedness and Assistance Handbook, and the State Emergency
Services and Disaster Law of 2000, as amended
c. Review resource inventories and prepare to make emergency
purchases of goods and services. Major claimants will be Public
Works, Schools and Social Services
d. Review procedures to be followed in documenting and reporting
disaster-related expenditures with all departments
e. Pre-identify one or more cost center code numbers to the potential
emergency/disaster incident to facilitate disaster cost accounting, and
notify departments of code assignment
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f. Review and update mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and
listing of potential resource providers to expedite the procurement of
anticipated resource needs for disaster operations
g. Ensure that the necessary measures to protect vital records and
critical systems are in place and can be implemented
3. Emergency Operations
a. Implement emergency budget and financial management procedures
to expedite the necessary procurement of good and services to
effectively address the situation at hand
b. Begin tracking and compiling accurate cost center records from data
submitted by departments
c. Assist in damage assessment survey
d. Implement the necessary mutual aid agreements
e. Begin utilizing sample contracts and the resource listing to expedite
the procurement of anticipated resource needs for disaster operations
f. Implement the necessary measures to protect vital records and critical
systems to ensure their continued operation during a disaster, as well
as to facilitate their restoration if impacted by the disaster
4. Recovery
a. Prepare and submit disaster assistance applications to the
appropriate state and/or federal agencies for reimbursement of
disaster related expenditures
b. Assist in finalizing damage assessment report
c. Review and revise real estate assessments based upon damages
sustained to local infrastructure
d. Assist in the preparation and submission of government insurance
claims
e. Conduct the necessary internal audits as well as support external
audits required by state and federal governments for assistance
received
f. Identify and correct any shortfalls in emergency budget, accounting,
and procurement procedures, as well as measures implemented to
protect critical systems
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VII. Plan Development and Maintenance
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Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000, as amended,
requires jurisdictions to develop, adopt, and keep current a written crisis emergency
management plan.
Every four years, Pittsylvania County shall conduct a comprehensive review and revision
of its crisis and emergency management plan to ensure the plan remains current, and
the revised plan shall be adopted formally by the governing Board of Supervisors.
Such review may also be certified in writing to the Department of Emergency
Management.
Drafting an emergency plan is a community effort and relies heavily on the
administrators and experts to provide comprehensive guidance on hazard analysis,
exercise design, evacuation planning, emergency management, mitigation, recovery,
emergency preparedness, and educational awareness.
Examples of plan participants:
➢ Coordinator of Emergency Management
➢ Public Works
➢ Examples of Internal Groups:
o Department of Finance;
o Department of Human Resources;
o Purchasing Department;
o Emergency Medical Services;
o Fire Department;
o Police Department;
o Sheriff’s Department; and/or
o Red Cross.
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will update the Emergency Operations
Plan annually. The Coordinator will coordinate with each emergency resource
organization and assure the development and maintenance of an appropriate
emergency response capability.
It is the responsibility of the Coordinator or Emergency Management to assure that the
plan is tested and exercised on a scheduled basis.
The Coordinator will maintain the schedule and assure that the appropriate resources
are available to complete these activities.
After each drill, exercise or actual event, a hot wash and/or after-action review will take
place. Any findings from these post-event reviews will be incorporated into an update of
the plan.
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VIII. Exercise and Training
Trained and knowledgeable personnel are essential for the prompt and proper execution
of the Emergency Operations Plan and sub-plans. The Director of Emergency Services
will ensure that all response personnel have a thorough understanding of their assigned
responsibilities in a disaster or emergency situation, as well as how their role and
responsibilities interface with the other response components of Pittsylvania County
Emergency Operations Plan. All personnel will be provided with the necessary training
to execute those responsibilities in an effective and responsible manner.
The Emergency Services Coordinator is responsible for the development, administration,
and maintenance of a comprehensive training and exercise program customized to the
needs of Pittsylvania County. This program will be comprised of a general, core,
functionally specific, as well as on-going refresher training programs designed to attain
and sustain an acceptable level of emergency preparedness for Pittsylvania County.
Training will be based on federal and state guidance. Instructors will be selected from
the government officials and staff, state and federal governments, private industry, the
military, and volunteer groups trained in emergency services and response. All training
and exercises conducted in Pittsylvania County will be documented. Training needs will
be identified and records maintained for all personnel assigned emergency response
duties in a disaster.
The Emergency Services Coordinator will develop, plan, and conduct table top,
functional and/or full-scale exercises annually. These exercises will be designed to not
only test the Pittsylvania County Emergency Operations Plan and sub-plans, but to train
all appropriate officials, emergency response personnel, Pittsylvania County employees,
and improve the overall emergency response organization and capability of Pittsylvania
County. Quasi-public and volunteer groups and/or agencies will be encouraged to
participate. Deficiencies identified by the exercise will be addressed immediately.
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Appendix 1 – Glossary of Key Terms
Amateur Radio Emergency Services
A public service organization of licensed amateur radio operators who have voluntarily
registered their qualifications and equipment to provide emergency communications for
public service events as needed
American Red Cross
A humanitarian organization led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters
and helps prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through
services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Principles of the
International Red Cross Movement.
Command Section
One of the five functional areas of the Incident Command System. The function of
command is to direct, control, or order resources, including people and equipment, to the
best possible advantage.
Command Post
That location at which primary Command functions are executed; usually collocated with
the Incident Base, also referred to as the Incident Command Post.
Comprehensive Resource Management
Maximizes the use of available resources, consolidates like resources and reduces the
communications load on the Incident Command Operation.
Coordination
The process of systemically analyzing a situation, developing relevant information, and
informing appropriate personnel of viable alternatives for selection of the most effective
combination of available resources to meet specific objectives.
Emergency
Any occurrence, or threat, whether natural or man-made, which results or may result in
substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property
or natural resources and may involve governmental action beyond that authorized or
contemplated by existing law because governmental inaction for the period required to
amend the law to meet the exigency would work immediate and irrevocable harm upon
the citizens or the environment of the Commonwealth or clearly defined portion or
portions thereof.
Decontamination
The process of making people, objects, or areas safe by absorbing, destroying,
neutralizing, making harmless, or removing the Hazardous Materials/HAZMAT
Emergency/Disaster/Incident
An event that demands a crisis response beyond the scope of any single line agency or
service and that presents a threat to a community or larger area. An emergency is
usually an event that can be controlled within the scope of local capabilities; a major
emergency or disaster usually requires resources beyond what is available locally.
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Emergency Alert System
A network of broadcast stations interconnecting facilities authorized by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in a controlled manner to warn and
inform the public of needed protective actions in the event of a disaster or emergency
situation.
Emergency Operations Center
A facility from which government directs and controls its emergency operations; where
information about the status of the emergency situation is officially collected, assimilated,
and reported on; where coordination among response agencies takes place; and from
which outside assistance is officially requested.
Emergency Operations Plan
A document which provides for a preplanned and coordinated response in the event of
an emergency or disaster situation.
Emergency Management
The preparation for and the carrying out of functions (other than functions for which
military forces are primarily responsible) to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and
damage resulting from natural or manmade disasters. These functions include fire-
fighting, police, medical and health, rescue, warning, engineering, communications,
evacuation, resource management, plant protection, restoration of public utility services,
and other functions related to preserving the public health, safety, and welfare.
Emergency Support Function
A functional area of response activity established to facilitate the delivery of Federal
assistance required during the immediate response phase of a disaster to save lives,
protect property and public health and maintain public safety.
Exercise
An activity designed to promote emergency preparedness; test or evaluate emergency
operations plans, procedures, or facilities; train personnel in emergency response duties,
and demonstrate operational capability. There are three specific types of exercises:
tabletop, functional, and full scale.
Evacuation
Assisting people to move from the path or threat of a disaster to an area of relative
safety.
Federal Disaster Assistance
Aid to disaster victims and/or state and local governments by federal agencies under
provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of (PL 93-
288).
Geographic Information System
A computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying
geographically referenced information, i.e.-data identified according to their locations.
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Hazardous Materials
Substances or materials which may pose unreasonable risks to health, safety, property,
or the environment when used, transported, stored or disposed of, which may include
materials which are solid, liquid, or gas. Hazardous materials may include toxic
substances, flammable and ignitable materials, explosives, or corrosive materials, and
radioactive materials.
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan
The plan was developed in response to the requirements of Section 303 (a) of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (Title III) of Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. It is intended to be a tool for our
community’s use in recognizing the risks of a hazardous materials release, in evaluating
our preparedness for such an event, and in planning our response and recovery actions.
This plan is separate from the county’s Emergency Operations Plan.
Incident Command System
A model for disaster response that uses common terminology, modular organization,
integrated communications, unified command structure, action planning, manageable
span or control, pre-designed facilities, and comprehensive resource management. In
ICS there are five functional elements: Command, Operations, Logistics, Planning and
Finance/Administration.
Incident Commander
The individual responsible for the management of all incident operations.
Initial Damage Assessment Report
A report that provides information regarding overall damage to public and private
property, thereby providing a basis for emergency declaration and/or disaster
assistance.
Integrated Communications Plan
This plan coordinates the use of available communications means and establishes
frequency assignments for certain functions.
Local Emergency
The condition declared by the local governing body when, in its judgment, the threat or
actual occurrence of a disaster is or threatens to be of sufficient severity and magnitude
to warrant coordinated local government action to prevent, or alleviate loss of life,
property damage, or hardship. Only the Governor, upon petition of a local governing
body, may declare a local emergency arising wholly or substantially out of a resource
shortage when he deems the situation to be of sufficient magnitude to warrant
coordinated local government action to prevent or alleviate the hardship or suffering
threatened or caused thereby.
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Appointed representatives of local government, private industry, business,
environmental groups, and emergency response organizations responsible for ensuring
that the hazardous materials planning requirements of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) are complied with.
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Mitigation
Activities that actually eliminate or reduce the chance occurrence or the effects of a
disaster. Examples of mitigation measures include, but are not limited to, the
development of zoning laws and land use ordinances, State building code provisions,
regulations and licensing for handling and storage of hazardous materials, and the
inspection and enforcement of such ordinances, codes and regulations.
Mobile Crisis Unit
A field response tram staffed and operated by mental health professionals specially
trained in crisis intervention. The Mobile Crisis Unit is available to provide on-scene
crisis intervention to incident victims and to follow up work with victims and formal
Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for service providers after the incident has been
brought under control.
Mutual Aid Agreement
A written agreement between agencies and/or jurisdictions in which they agree to assist
one another, upon request, by furnishing personnel and/or equipment in an emergency
situation.
National Response Framework
Is a guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazard response. It is built upon scalable,
flexible and adaptable coordinating structures to align key roles and responsibilities
across the nation.
National Weather Service
The federal agency which provides localized weather information to the population, and
during a weather-related emergency, to state and local emergency management
officials.
Preparedness
The development of plans to ensure the most effective, efficient response to a disaster
or emergency. Preparedness activities are designed to help save lives and minimize
damage by preparing people to respond appropriately when an emergency is imminent.
Preparedness also includes establishing training, exercises and resources necessary to
achieve readiness for all hazards, including Weapons of Mass destruction incidents.
Presidential Declaration
A presidential declaration frees up various sources of assistance from the Federal
government based on the nature of the request from the governor.
Primary Agency
While several County departments will be performing varied and critical tasks during a
disaster, in most cases only one agency will be considered the ‘primary agency.’ The
primary agency shall be responsible for detailed planning, testing, and evaluation of their
respective emergency support function. The Department Director of the primary agency
shall serve as the principle advisor to the County Executive during the response and
recovery phase. In addition, the Department Director or the primary agency must assure
that essential operations of his/her agency will continue, unless otherwise directed by
the County Executive or his/her designee.
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Regional Information Coordination Center
The center facilitates communications and coordination among local, state, and federal
government authorities to ensure an effective and timely response to regional
emergencies and incidents, including coordination of decision-making regarding events
such as closings, early release of employees, evacuation, transportation decisions,
health response, etc.
Situation Report
A form which, when completed at the end of each day of local Emergency Operations
Center operations, will provide the County with an official daily summary of the status of
an emergency and of the local emergency response. A copy should be submitted to the
State EOC via fax or submitted through the Virginia Department of Emergency
Management website.
Span of Control
As defined in the Incident Command System, Span of Control is the number of
subordinates one supervisor can manage effectively. Guidelines for the desirable span
of control recommend three to seven persons. The optimal number of subordinates is
five for one supervisor.
State of Emergency
The condition declared by the Governor when, in his judgment, a threatened or actual
disaster in any part of the State is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant
disaster assistance by the State to supplement local efforts to prevent or alleviate loss of
life and property damage.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
Established Federal regulations for the handling of hazardous materials.
Unified Command
Shared responsibility for overall incident management as a result of a multi-jurisdictional
or multi-agency incident. In the event of conflicting priorities or goals, or where
resources are scarce, there must be a clear line of authority for decision-making.
Agencies contribute to unified command by determining overall goals and objectives,
jointly planning for tactical activities, conducting integrated tactical operations and
maximizing the use of all assigned resources.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant
charge of more than 4 ounces, or a missile having an explosive incendiary charge of
more than 0.25 ounce, or mine or device similar to the above; poison gas; weapon
involving a disease organism; or weapon that is designed to release radiation or
radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life. (Source: 18 USC 2332a as referenced in
18 USC 921).
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Appendix 2 – List of Acronyms
APHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
CERT Community Emergency Response Team
CFO Chief Financial Officer
CR Community Relations
DSCO Deputy State Coordinating Officer
DHS Department of Homeland Security
DRC Disaster Recovery Center
DMME Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy
DRM Disaster Recovery Manager
EAS Emergency Alert System
EOC Emergency Operations Center
ESF Emergency Support Function
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
ERT-A Emergency Response Team – Advance Element
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
FCO Federal Coordinating Officer
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
ICS Incident Command System
JIC Joint Information Center
JFO Joint Field Office
MACC Multi-agency Command Center
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
NAWAS National Warning System
NCR National Capital Region
NGO Nongovernmental Organization
NIMS National Incident Management System
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRP National Response Plan
NWS National Weather Service
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PDA Preliminary Damage Assessment
PIO Public Information Officer
POC Point of Contact
RACES Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
SAR Search and Rescue
SCC State Corporation Commission
SOP Standard Operating Procedures
USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USCG U.S. Coast Guard
USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture
VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
WAWAS Washington Area Warning System
WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction
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Appendix 3 – Authorities and References
The organizational and operational concepts set forth in the plan are promulgated under
the following authorities:
1. Federal
A. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act,
Public Law 93-288, as amended.
B. The Homeland Security Act/National Response Framework, December
2004
2. State
A. Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Management and Disaster Law of
2000, Title 44-146.28, Code of Virginia, as amended.
B. The Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan:
Volume I, Basic Plan, April 2004
Volume II, Disaster Recovery Plan, March 1999 (under revision)
Volume III, Radiological Emergency Response Plan, December 2001
Volume IV, Oil and Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan,
December 2001
Volume V, Virginia Hurricane Emergency Response Plan, August 2001
Volume VI, Hazard Mitigation Management Plan, July 2001
Volume VII, Transportation Plan, July 2000, (limited distribution)
Volume VIII, Terrorism Consequence Management, August 2005 (limited
distribution)
3. Local
A. The County of Pittsylvania Emergency Operations Plan
REFERENCES
1. Objectives for Local Emergency Management, CPG 1-5, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 1984
2. Disaster Operations, CPG 1-6, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1981
3. Guide for the Development of State and Local Emergency Operations Plan, CPG
1-8, Federal Emergency Management Agency, September 1990.
4. Guide for the Review of State and Local Emergency Operations Plan, CPG 1-8A,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, October 1992.
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5. Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Handbook, Commonwealth of Virginia,
Department of Emergency Management, January 1984.
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Appendix 4 – Matrix of Responsibilities
Agency ESF # 1 Transportation ESF # 2 Communications ESF # 3 Public Works ESF #4 Fire Fighting ESF #5 Emergency Management ESF #6 Mass Care ESF #7 Resource Support ESF #8 Health & Medical ESF #9 Search & Rescue ESF #10 Hazardous Materials ESF #11 Agriculture & Natural Resources ESF #12 Energy ESF # 13 Public Safety ESF #14 Long-Term Recovery ESF #15 External Affairs Emergency
Management S S P P S P S S P
Fire P S S P
EMS/Health S S P S S
Sheriff’s Dept. P P S
Public Works S P S S S S
Building/Zoning/
Planning S S P
County
Government S
Red Cross
Information
Technology S
Social Services S
Finance S S
Transportation S
Public Schools P S S
Community
Services Board S
Water Authority S
County Attorney S S
Public Affairs S
VVOAD S
Local Recovery
Task Force P
P-Primary
S-Secondary
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Appendix 5 – Succession of Authority
Continuity of Government is critical to the successful execution of emergency
operations. Therefore, the following lines of succession are specified in anticipation of
any contingency, which might result in the unavailability of the ranking member of the
administrative hierarchy. The decision-making authority for each organization or service
function is listed below by position in decreasing order.
Organization/Service Function Authority in Line of Succession
Direction and Control 1. Director/Chairman Board of
Supervisors
2. Deputy Director/Coordinator of
Emergency Management
3. Member Board of Supervisors by
Seniority
Emergency Public Information 1. Director/Chairman BOS
2. Deputy Director/Coordinator of
Emergency Management
3. Member BOS by Seniority
Sheriff’s Office 1. Sheriff
2. Chief Deputy
3. Captain
4. Lieutenant
Fire Services 1. Fire Chief
2. Assistant Fire Chief
3. Line Officers
School System 1. Superintendent
2. Assistant Superintendent
3. Administrative Assistant for
Maintenance
Public Works Department 1. Assistant County Administrator
2. Superintendent Building/Grounds
3. Solid Waste Supervisor/Landfill
Community Development/Building Dept. 1. Director of Code Compliance
2. Building Official
3. Building Inspector
Health Department 1. Health Director
2. Environmental Health Manager
3. Nursing Supervisor
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Rescue Services 1. Squad Chief or Captain
2. Second Line Officer
3. Third Line Officer
VPI-SU Extension Service 1. Unit Director
2. Extension Agent
3. Senior Secretary
Social Services 1. Director
2. Assistant Director
3. Social Work Supervisor
4. Eligibility Supervisor
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Appendix 6 – Emergency Operations Plan Distribution List
Director of Emergency Management
Coordinator of Emergency Management
Sheriff's Office
Fire Departments
Fire Marshal
Utilities
Director of Inspections
Director of Parks and Recreation
Assessor (Chief)
Director of Social Services
County Administrator
Unit Director - Extension Service
Health Department
County Attorney
Communications Center
Board of Supervisors/ Townships
Public School System
Public Information Office
Rescue Squads
Damage Assessment Team
Virginia Department of Transportation
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
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Appendix 7 – Essential Records
Court Records
The preservation of essential records for the locality is the responsibility of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court. All essential records are to be stored in the records vault
located in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. These records include the
following:
Real Estate Records*
Criminal Records
Wills
Civil Records
Chancery Records
Marriage Licenses
The evacuation of records in the event of an emergency will be accomplished
only by approval of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The loading and transportation of these records is the responsibility of the
Sheriff’s Department.
* A microfilm copy of all real estate records for the locality is stored in the
Archives, State Library, Richmond, Virginia.
Agencies/Organizations
Each agency/organization within the structure of local government should
establish its own records protection program. Those records deemed essential for
continuing government functions should be identified and procedures should be
established for their protection, such as duplicate copies in a separate location and/or
the use of safe and secure storage facilities. Provisions should be made for the
continued operations of automated data processing systems and records.
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Appendix 8 –NIMS
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a widely used incident management system that is
used by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other
federal, state, and local agencies. Many fire departments across the country are using the NIIMS
model for an IMS at all incidents.
Implementation of NIMS as a statewide incident management system will enhance all emergency
operations by increasing efficiency, and consistency in first responder communication while providing
a safer emergency scene.
In order to enhance on-scene response to natural and technological emergencies at the local level,
there is a need to have an incident level management system in place that provides a standardized
organizational framework that responders can quickly recognize and adapt to. The management
system will provide the necessary tools to effectively manage and efficiently coordinate local and
regional resources, utilizing common terminology and standard operating procedures.
The incident level management system must be designed to quickly organize and integrate multiple
disciplines into one functional organization that has the flexibility to adapt to and meet the demands of
any emergency/disaster situation involving one or more jurisdictions. The strength and effectiveness
of such a system will be based upon written procedures that reflect department policies, and provide
incident management with standardized and effective response strategies to diverse emergency
situations that vary in terms of their size, scope, and nature of the hazard(s) they pose to the
community. These procedures, which will be implemented routinely to address any given situation,
can also be used as a training tool for department staff, as well as provide a baseline for
assessments and critiques of emergency operations following an actual incident or exercise to test
the plan.
Pittsylvania County recognizes the critical importance of having such an organizational structure in
place and has adopted the Incident Management System (IMS). This command system is comprised
of five functions, which include the following: command, operations, planning, logistics, and
finance/administration. An Incident Commander is responsible for ensuring that all functions
identified above are effectively working in a coordinated manner to fulfill the established objectives
and overall management strategy that were defined for the emergency situation at hand. An
Operations Section Chief, who reports directly to the Incident Commander, is designated to conduct
the necessary planning to ensure operational control during emergency operations. This system has
been proven nationally to be capable of adapting to a variety of situations with relative ease, while
allowing the Incident Commander to effectively maintain a continuous and reasonable span of control
and operational efficiency throughout the emergency response.
Incidents that involve multiple jurisdictions will be managed under a Unified Command management
structure composed of individuals designated by their jurisdictions or by departments within a single
jurisdiction, who are jointly responsible for the development of objectives, strategy, and priorities to
effectively address the emergency situation at hand. All agencies involved in the emergency
response report to one Incident Command Post and follow one Incident Action Plan similar to a single
command structure. Also, as in a single command structure, the Operations Section Chief, who is
designated by the Unified Command, will be responsible for the implementation of the plan. The
designation of the Operations Section Chief is based on a variety of factors which may include, but
not limited to, such things as which jurisdiction has the greatest involvement, the amount of resources
involved, existing statutory authority, or mutual knowledge of the individual’s qualifications.
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RESOLUTION
FOR THE ADOPTION OF
THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF PITTSYLVANIA
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT EDWIN R. SHIELDS COURTHOUSE ADDITION,
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005,
RESOLUTION #2005-09-67 ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Pittsylvania, Virginia,
does hereby find as follows:
WHEREAS, the President in Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5, directed the
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National
Incident Management System (NIMS), which would provide a consistent nationwide
approach for Federal, State, and local governments to work together more
effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from domestic
incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity;
WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all Federal, State, and local
homeland security partners has been, and will continue to be, vital to the development,
effective implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS;
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that all Federal, State, and local emergency
agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the
highest levels of incident management;
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management it is
critical that Federal, State, and local organizations utilize standardized terminology,
standardized organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated
action plans, unified command structures, uniform personnel qualification standards,
uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource
management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters;
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel,
communications, facilities and resources will improve the county's ability to utilize
federal funding to enhance local agency readiness, maintain first responder safety, and
streamline incident management processes,
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral
part of various county incident management activities, including current emergency
management training programs; and
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WHEREAS, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission)
recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the County Board of
Supervisors of the County of Pittsylvania, Chatham, Virginia, that the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) is established as the County standard for incident
management.
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Appendix 9 – Sample Resolution of Adoption of EOP
Resolution
Emergency Operations Plan
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 RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania
County Virginia, this Emergency Operations Plan as revised is officially adopted, and
IT IS FUTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Director of Emergency
Management, or his/her designee, are 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 board.
_______________________________________
Chairman, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Adopted this ___ day of ____________________ 20_____.
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Appendix 10 – Sample Declaration of Local Emergency
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Management of Pittsylvania County does/did
hereby find:
1. That due to _____________(Specify Event)__________, County is
facing/faced dangerous conditions;
2. That due to the ____________(Specify Event)__________, a condition of
extreme peril to life and property necessitates/necessitated the proclamation of the
existence of a local emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that an emergency
does now/or did exists throughout said Pittsylvania County; and
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the
existence of said emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the Emergency
Management Organization of Pittsylvania County shall be/were those prescribed
by State Law and the Ordinances, Resolutions, and approved plans of Pittsylvania
County in order to mitigate the effects of said emergency.
________________________
Date
___________________________
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Pittsylvania County
Commonwealth of Virginia
Attest: _________________________
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Pittsylvania County
Commonwealth of Virginia
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Emergency Support Function #1 – Transportation
Introduction
Purpose:
Coordinate Pittsylvania County’s transportation resources to respond to an emergency.
➢ Identify the need for resources.
➢ The County should coordinate with other localities and private organization to
ensure that potential resources are available in the time of an emergency
(MOUs, mutual aid agreements)
Scope:
The full scope of the County’s ESF #1 should be based on the County’s resources and
capabilities.
Examples:
• Evacuation
• Maintain ingress/egress
• Traffic control
Primary Agencies:
Schools
Local transit (if MOUs have been developed)
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Emergency Management
Law Enforcement
Public Works
Virginia Department of Transportation
Policies:
The County transportation policies should be reviewed and revised if necessary, to
provide for an emergency response.
➢ Planning will use available transportation resources to respond to an incident;
➢ Provide traffic control;
➢ Facilitates the prompt deployment of resources, priorities for various incidents
are developed and maintained through an interagency process led by the
County; and
➢ Request additional resources if unable to provide services of ESF 1
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Concept of Operations
Coordination:
The Coordinator of Emergency Management, assisted by the Superintendent of
Schools, will coordinate all transportation resources that will be utilized in the
evacuation. The School Superintendent and the Director of Transportation Services will
provide school buses for transporting those people who do not have any means of
transportation. If necessary, additional transportation resources will be solicited from
public and private bus companies, churches, as well as private non-profit agencies that
provide transportation services for special populations in the County. Local service
stations and independent towing services will provide road services as necessary.
General:
The Emergency Operations Plan provides guidance for managing the use of
transportation services and request for relief and recovery resources.
Access routes should remain clear to permit a sustained flow of emergency relief,
All requests for transportation support will be submitted to the County Emergency
Operations Center for coordination, validation, and/or action in accordance with this
Emergency Support Function.
Organization:
Pittsylvania County is responsible for transportation infrastructure of Pittsylvania County.
Pittsylvania County is responsible for coordinating resources needed to restore and
maintain transportation routes to the County if necessary to protect lives and property
during an emergency or disaster.
Responsibilities
➢ Develop, maintain, and update plans and procedures for use during an
emergency;
➢ The personnel will stay up to date with education and training that is required
for a safe and efficient response to an incident;
➢ Alert the County, and local primary agency representative of possible
incident, and begin preparations for mobilization of resources;
➢ Keep record of all expenses through the duration of the emergency;
➢ Follow emergency policies and procedures for evacuation
➢ Include procedures for traffic control
➢ Identify pre-designated Pick-Up Sites
➢ Identify viable transportation routes to, from and within the emergency or
disaster area.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - WARNING/EVACUATION/EMERGENCY
TRANSPORTATION
1. Normal Operations
a. Delineate hazard-prone areas that may need to be evacuated.
b. Develop plans and procedures to provide warning and effect evacuation.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area. Example: "Flash
Flood Watch."
a. Review and update plans and procedures.
(1) Delineate the specific areas that may need to be evacuated and designate
evacuation routes. (See paragraph 1a above.)
(2) Make a list of potential evacuees, if feasible.
(3) Prepare news releases.
(4) Anticipate and resolve special problem such as evacuating nursing homes,
schools, etc.
b. Alert personnel to standby status.
c. Begin to keep records of all expenses incurred and continue for the duration of
the emergency.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
(1) Implement evacuation. Disseminate warning via radio and TV news
releases and via mobile loudspeakers.
(2) The EOC staff via evacuation warning teams in the field should maintain a
log of emergency operations noting the time each area or family is alerted to
the evacuation order, as feasible.
(3) Provide security for the evacuated area. Set up barricades and deny access
to all but essential traffic.
(4) Advise the State EOC of the order to evacuate and advise again when the
evacuation has been completed.
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b. Response Phase
Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and
property.
(1) Complete evacuation.
(2) Consider expanding the evacuation area, if necessary.
(3) Continue to provide security and access control for the evacuated area.
(4) Record disaster-related expenses.
4. Recovery
a. Continue to provide security and access control for the evacuation area, if
necessary.
b. Prepare for and implement populace return to evacuated areas.
c. Compile and submit records of disaster-related expenses.
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REENTRY
MISSION
To develop a reentry process to the disaster area that will ensure an orderly and
expedient return to the evacuated area, provide for the safety and welfare of the people-
-as well as the security of their property--after their return, and allow recovery teams the
opportunity to accomplish their tasks, as assigned.
SITUATION
The evacuated population will want to return to their homes and businesses immediately
following the disaster.
The same routes used in the evacuation will be used to return to the disaster area.
Traffic in the return phase will be heavy and will experience similar problems as in the
evacuation phase.
Access to and mobility in the stricken area will be impeded by damaged segments of the
transportation system, debris, areas cordoned off due to identified hazards, and
recovery teams attempting to restore the areas.
ORGANIZATION
The Deputy Director of Emergency Management in coordination with damage
assessment teams, local departments, and state and federal agencies, will determine
the level of accessibility to the disaster-stricken areas by the general population,
businessmen, media, and recovery teams.
The sheriff’s office will be responsible for implementing the necessary traffic control
measures on return routes, establishing security measures around and in the stricken
area, and enforcing access restrictions directed by Pittsylvania County officials.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
The Deputy Director of Emergency Management will develop accessibility policies to the
stricken areas, in coordination with the appropriate service chiefs, state and federal
officials. Access to areas of the county will vary depending on the extent of the damage
sustained and the conditions of the area at the time immediately following the disaster
and who is requesting accessibility.
The accessibility policies developed and implemented will define who will be given
access to the damaged areas initially, any time restrictions regarding their access,
whether escorts will be necessary, and what protective gear or identification will be
required, if any, to enter the area requested. Methods to facilitate identification of
emergency workers, media, insurance adjusters, retail owners, etc., will also be
developed for safety and security purposes, utilizing some system of colored badges,
name tags, arm bands, etc. The sheriff’s office will be responsible for enforcing these
policies and procedures.
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The disaster-stricken area will have to be evaluated quickly in terms of public safety to
determine the degree of accessibility allowable given the conditions observed. Initially,
most if not the entire area, will probably be restricted to damage assessment, search
and rescue, debris removal, and critical facilities restoration teams. Those areas
identified as posing a potential danger or risk to the general population will be identified
and cordoned off with warning placards posted. As roads are cleared and serious
hazards removed or cordoned off, areas of the county will be opened up to the general
public. Retail merchants and industries will be provided early access to the disaster
area to assess their damages and make the appropriate arrangements to secure and
protect their inventories.
The Deputy Director of Emergency Management will be responsible for developing
announcements that address the following:
• Notification of residents and retail merchants when it is appropriate to return
• Area condition reports that identify the areas which are safe or unsafe for entry,
as well as the restrictions that apply to those areas
• Post-disaster operations of local, state, and federal agencies
• Where to go to apply for disaster assistance programs
The Public Works Department, in coordination with other appropriate departments, and
state and federal agencies, will make arrangements to provide essential services and
accommodations, such as potable water, food, and waste disposal, to support recovery
teams and the general public as they return to the area. The Planning Office will identify
facilities to temporarily house departments and service agencies that were destroyed in
the disaster.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #1
Transportation Resources
Resource Organization Address Contact Phone Number(s)
School Buses Pittsylvania
County
Schools
1001
Tightsqueeze Rd
Chatham, VA
24531
Kenyon
Scott
Dr. Mark
Jones
434-432-8821 (w)
434-203-3773 (c)
434-432-2761 (w)
434-250-2200 (c)
Lift Buses and
Vans
Pittsylvania
County
Schools
1001
Tightsqueeze Rd
Chatham, VA
24531
Kenyon
Scott
434-432-8821 (w)
434-203-3773 (c)
Churches Various Media
Release
Requesting
Help at
time of
event
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Emergency Support Function #2 - Communications
Primary Agencies
Emergency Communications Center
Emergency Management
Information Technology Department
Public Affairs
Secondary/Support Agencies
Law Enforcement
Local Telephone Service Provider(s)
Amateur Radio
Introduction
Coordination:
The Operations Supervisor from the County’s 911 Center (Central Communications
Center) will serve as the Coordinator for ESF# 2.
Purpose:
The purpose of Emergency Support Function #2 – Communication is to support public
safety and other County agencies by maintaining continuity of information and
telecommunication equipment and other technical resources. ESF #2 is responsible for
keeping the public and County employees informed in regards to an emergency
situation, provide guidance when appropriate to help save lives and protect property,
and support County agencies with the restoration and reconstruction of
telecommunications equipment, computers, and other technical resources. This section
describes the locality’s emergency communications/notification and warning system.
The locality will coordinate with the State Emergency Operations Center should outside
assistance be required.
Scope:
ESF #2 works to accurately and efficiently transfer information during an incident. This
ESF is also responsible for the technology associated with the representation, transfer,
interpretation, and processing of data among people, places, and machines.
Communication includes transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, writing,
images, and sounds or intelligence of any natures by wire, radio, optical, or other
electromagnetic systems.
Policies:
▪ Central Communications (CECOM) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and
serves as the 911 center and the locality warning point;
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▪ CECOM is accessible to authorized personnel only;
▪ The EOC staff will consist of the Director, Deputy Director, Coordinator, and
Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management, and key department heads or
their designated representatives. Support personnel to assist with
communications, designated logistics, and administration will also be designated.
The Director of Emergency Management will be available for decision-making as
required; and
▪ CECOM will initiate notification and warning of appropriate personnel.
Concept of Operations
General:
The Emergency Operations Plan provides guidance for managing emergency
communications resources.
The County of Pittsylvania primary EOC is located in the William Pritchett Training
Center, 200 H.G. McGhee Dr., Chatham, VA 24531. CECOM is responsible for the
receipt of all 911 calls and for the dispatch of emergency services, fire, police and
rescue. This facility is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will house the
County’s VCIN and NCIC teletype system, as well as the NAWAS radio system for
receiving weather information from the National Weather Service.
CECOM is accessible to authorized personnel only. CECOM is most often the first point
of contact for the general public. CECOM has the capability to access the Emergency
Alert System to deliver warnings to the public. Use of all available forms of warning and
notification will not provide sufficient warning to the general public and special needs
population.
The telephone companies will ensure that communications essential to emergency
services are maintained. During a major disaster, additional telephone lines may be
installed in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate emergency
operations. At least one phone with a special publicized number will be reserved for
“rumor control” to handle citizen inquiries. The Coordinator of Emergency Management
will coordinate with the telephone company to provide for these services.
Amateur radio operators may provide emergency backup radio communications
between the EOC and the State EOC, should normal communications be disrupted.
They may also provide communications with some in-field operations.
It is important that while communicating, standard or common terminology is used so
that multiple agencies are better able to interact and understand each other.
Should an evacuation become necessary, warning and evacuation instructions will be
put out via radio, TV and County Internet Site. The Public Information Officer will
develop and provide public information announcements and publications regarding
evacuation procedures to include recommended primary and alternate evacuation
routes, designated assembly points for those without transportation, rest areas and
service facilities along evacuation route, if appropriate, as well as potential health
hazards associated with the risk.
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Note: For hurricanes, evacuation should be completed prior to the onset of
sustained tropical storm force winds (39 mph).
Organization:
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will assure the development and
maintenance of SOPs on the part of each major emergency support service. Generally,
each designated agency should maintain current notification rosters, designate and staff
an official emergency control center, designate an EOC, establish procedures for
reporting appropriate emergency information, develop mutual aid agreements with like
agencies in adjacent localities, and provide ongoing training to maintain emergency
response capabilities. When an emergency threatens, available time will be used to
implement increased readiness measures as listed in each annex to this plan. The
Coordinator of Emergency Management will assure that all actions are completed as
scheduled. The Public Information Officer will represent and advise the Incident
Commander on all public information. This includes rumors that are circulating the area,
what local media are reporting, as well as warning and emergency public information.
The EOC support staff will include a recorder, message clerk, and other support
personnel as required relieving the decision-making group of handling messages,
maintaining logs, placing maps, etc. An EOC wall map should be prepared and be
readily accessible. A separate Reports Section should also be established as an adjunct
to the EOC staff.
The County of Pittsylvania emergency communications are heavily dependent on the
commercial telephone network. The telephone system is vulnerable to the effects of
emergencies and disasters and to possible system overload due to increased usage.
Technical failure or damage loss of telecommunications equipment could hamper
communications or the ability to communicate with emergency personnel and the public
throughout the locality. Mutual aid repeaters in contiguous jurisdictions may not be
available or may not be able to provide sufficient coverage or channel loading to
compensate for technical failure or damage to telecommunications resources in the
locality during an emergency.
Amateur radio operators and other nongovernmental volunteer groups used to assist
with emergency radio communications support will be under the authority of the Director
of Emergency Management or the Coordinator of Emergency Management. The
amateur radio or other nongovernmental volunteer operators will be required to actively
participate in regular training and exercises established by the Office of Emergency
Management and the Information Technology Department.
Actions:
▪ ESF #2 will establish a working arrangement between the local Primary
Agency, the local Emergency Operations Center, and local news media;
▪ CECOM will initiate notification and warning of appropriate personnel. Landline
telephones, voice or data-2 way radio, and wireless telecommunications
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devices may be utilized to notify officials, EOC staff, emergency personnel and
others;
▪ Emergency Service vehicles equipped with public address systems may be
used to warn the general public;
▪ The Coordinator of Emergency Management or his/her designee must
authorize the use of the Emergency Alert System; and
▪ Emergency warning may originate at the federal, state, or local level of
government. Timely warning requires dissemination to the public by all
available means:
o Emergency Communications Center
o Emergency Alert System
o Local radio and television stations
o NOAA Weather Radio – National Weather Service
o Mobile public address system
o Telephone
o General broadcast over all available radio frequencies
o Newspaper
o Amateur Radio Volunteers
Responsibilities:
➢ Develop and maintain primary and alternate communications system for contact
with local jurisdictions, state agencies, nongovernmental and private sector
agencies required for mission support;
➢ Ensure the ability to provide continued service as the Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP) for incoming emergency calls;
➢ Ensure communication lines and equipment essential to emergency services are
maintained by the appropriate vendor;
➢ Provide additional staffing in the EOC to assist with communication functions;
➢ Develop and maintain an emergency communications program and plan;
➢ Provide telephone service providers with a restoration priority list for telephone
service prior to and/or following a major disaster; and
➢ Maintain records of cost and expenditures and forward them to Finance Section
Chief.
EOC PROCEDURES
CECOM is a 24-hour operation that handles incoming calls for emergency services to
include law enforcement, fire, and EMS. All message traffic is tape recorded and
logged. Dispatchers notify the Coordinator of Emergency Management and other
officials in the event of flooding, a hazardous materials incident, or other threatening
emergency situation.
The primary EOC should be operational within one hour of official notification or alert
(normally received by the Emergency Communications Center). Skeletal staffing is listed
at Tab 5. The Coordinator of Emergency Management or his/her designee will ensure
the operational capability of the EOC by providing adequate working space and
materials for each member of the EOC staff. Wall maps and a status board with
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damage assessment information will also be provided. The Message Clerk will begin an
official log and begin to process and monitor all emergency message traffic. A
photocopier is available in the EOC.
Also, when the EOC becomes operational, dispatchers will be assigned to assure
adequate communications. Arrangements must be made to install adequate phone
service, either for a skeletal or for a full-staffing operation, depending on the situation.
The phone system must be geared up to handle a large number of incoming calls. Each
department head needs a separate phone, preferably within the EOC. Back-up radio
communications should be established from the local EOC to the State EOC, to in-the-
field emergency services, and to adjacent jurisdictions. A licensed RACES operator will
be designated to man the radio in the EOC and CECOM.
An operations log should be maintained. Periodic briefings should be provided to the
EOC staff. A status board with damage assessment information should be displayed.
The Director of Emergency Management, assisted by the Coordinator of Emergency
Management, will direct and control all emergency operations. The succession of
authority for all key positions is listed in Appendix 5. Back-up personnel should be
dispatched to the alternate EOC as appropriate.
An EOC reports section should be established to monitor the emergency situation,
provide special reports and briefings as required, and to process and officially record
damage assessment information.
The Emergency Management Coordinator/PIO will be responsible for public information
and rumor control. This operation will be established in a separate location. Adequate
phone lines, personnel, security, and a news media briefing room must be provided. All
releases will be reviewed by the Emergency Management Director or Coordinator.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - COMMUNICATIONS
1. Normal Operations
Maintain effective communications in order to have the capability to direct and control
emergency operations, as well as to provide initial warning and alerting, in the event of
an emergency.
a. Develop procedures for communications, to include setting up telephones in the
EOC on short notice and backup radio communications for operations in the field.
b. Develop procedures for warning. Describe the warning devices to be used. Assure
complete geographical coverage. Assign responsibilities for activating warning
systems. Include provisions for warning special facilities (schools, hospitals, nursing
homes, major industrial employers, etc.) and individuals (hearing-impaired and non-
English speaking), as appropriate.
c. Maintain, test, and upgrade communication equipment as necessary, to ensure as
well as enhance the county's communications capability in the event of an
emergency.
d. Assign emergency duties and provide specialized training, as needed.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area.
a. Alert on-duty personnel, chiefs, and department heads, as required, by the type of
incident and standard operating procedures.
b. Continue to monitor the situation.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
(1) Alert all personnel.
(2) Ensure the operational capability of the EOC. Test communications systems
and backup electrical power.
(3) Alert special facilities, if appropriate, that would require assistance to evacuate
from threatened areas.
(4) Ensure that amateur radio operators are on standby to provide emergency
backup radio communications in the event normal communications are
disrupted.
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b. Response Phase
Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and
property.
(1) Maintain essential communications.
(2) Activate rumor control communications equipment and personnel to handle
citizen inquiries.
(3) Coordinate, as necessary, with amateur radio operators to enhance the existing
communications network and possibly to facilitate communications with selected
in-the-field operators.
4. Recovery
a. Continue to maintain essential emergency communications through the established
emergency communications network or through the use of amateur radio operators,
if necessary, until the emergency has subsided.
b. Continue to provide rumor control communications equipment and personnel until
the fears and concerns of the public have been alleviated.
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TAB A
AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is an unincorporated association
of federally licensed amateur radio operators who have voluntarily offered their
qualifications and equipment for communications duty in public service when disaster
strikes, pursuant to Federal Communications Rule 97.1(a).
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Emergency Management and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service for
the Radio Amateur Emergency Civil Service was signed on June 1, 1991, and remains
in effect.
The RACES 24-hour pager number for available through the Virginia Emergency
Operations Center. Upon notification by the EOC, the County of Pittsylvania ARES
Emergency Coordinator will alert his ARES members, task organize his personnel and
communications resources, and report immediately to the EOC or other locations as
directed. Upon reporting to the responsible The County of Pittsylvania official directing
activation, the ARES Emergency Coordinator shall receive tasking from that official until
termination of the emergency. Should the Virginia Department of Emergency
Management or higher authority activate the Radio Amateur Civil Service (RACES) as
specified in the Code of Virginia, Section 44-146.16, the ARES members will then
assume the authorizations and responsibilities as defined under the FCC rules and
regulations.
The County of Pittsylvania ARES members are prepared to provide emergency
backup radio communications, sustained by their own emergency backup power, from
any location within The County of Pittsylvania to other local, state, and national
locations, should the emergency so warrant. Emergency backup radio communications
provided by ARES members include equipment utilizing a wide variety of media and
frequencies that are capable of passing telecommunications requirements of the EOC or
other local officials.
It shall be the responsibility of the ARES Emergency Coordinator to ensure that
personnel and communications resources assigned to his area remain fully prepared to
support any of the functional operations phases. He shall keep the EOC fully advised of
the state of readiness of ARES in the County of Pittsylvania.
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TAB B
USE OF CABLE TELEVISION DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
During emergencies, it is especially important that the public be kept informed of
available resources, dangerous conditions, and the response that emergency personnel
are making to the situation. In addition to using other media outlets, cable television
should be used to disseminate this type of information as follows:
1. Emergency Override – The emergency override on the cable system
allows the Emergency Management Coordinator and the Public
Information Officer to inform the public of immediate crisis situations. The
override operates over all channels and anyone watching cable will see
the message. It is to be used only where instant notification is essential.
The above resources are to be used in conjunction with cable company personnel and
the Public Information Officer.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #2
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
Until the EOC is activated, the Emergency Communications Center of Pittsylvania
County (CECOM) will notify the following officials upon receipt of a severe weather flash
flood or tornado watch or warning, or when directed by an on-scene incident
commander:
County Administrator 434-432-7710
Emergency Management Coordinator 432-7939
Emergency Director 432-7710
Deputy Director 432-7710
Deputy Coordinator 432-7921
Sheriff’s Office 432-7800
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Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #2
EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION RESOURCES
Contact/Telephone
Newspapers
Danville Register & Bee 434-793-2311
Lynchburg News & Advance 434-385-5440
Radio Stations
WBTM-AM 1330 434-793-4111
WDVA-AM 1250 434-797-1250
WILA-AM 1580 434-792-2133
WAKG-FM 103.3 434-797-4290
WMNA-FM 106.3 434-656-1234
TV Stations
WDBJ, Roanoke, Channel 7 540-344-7000
WSLS, Roanoke, Channel 10 540-981-9126
WSET, Lynchburg, Channel 13 434-528-1313
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Tab 3 –Available Methods of Communications
WARNING FAN-OUT SYSTEM
VERIFIED
LOCAL
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Emergency Support Function #3 – Public Works
ESF #3 is public works, functions such as maintenance, inspections, buildings and
grounds, debris removal, and facilities management will be addressed in this ESF.
Purpose:
Assess the overall damage to the community after a disaster.
Assist with the recovery
Coordination:
The Assistant County Administrator of Operations will serve as the Coordinator of ESF
#3.
Primary Agencies:
Public Works Department
Emergency Manager
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Public Schools
Water Authorities
Fire Department
Law Enforcement
Department of Transportation
County Attorney
Virginia Department of Transportation
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Scope:
The scope of work includes the following, but is not limited to:
➢ Assess extent of damage
➢ Repair and maintenance
➢ Debris removal
➢ Provide maintenance of the buildings and grounds and engineering-related
support
➢ Clear roadways
Policies:
➢ Personnel will stay up to date with procedures through training and education
➢ Develop work priorities in conjunction with other agencies when necessary
➢ Local authorities may obtain required waivers and clearances related to ESF
#3 support
➢ Acquiring outside assistance with repairs to the facility that are beyond the
capability of the community.
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Concept of Operations
General:
➢ Determine if buildings are safe or need to be closed;
➢ Coordinate with other ESFs if there is damage to utilities or water or plumbing
system
➢ Clear debris
➢ Coordinate with law enforcement to secure damaged buildings adjacent
areas that may be unsafe
➢ Coordinate with insurance companies.
Organization:
➢ Assess damaged facilities
➢ Inspect for structural, electrical, gas, plumbing and mechanical damages
➢ Determine what type of assistance will be needed
➢ Facilitation of the building permit process
➢ Debris removal
➢ Manage contracts with private firms
➢ Coordinate with the Department of Transportation for road clearance.
Actions/Responsibilities
➢ Alert personnel to report to the EOC
➢ Review plans
➢ Begin keeping record of expenses and continue for the duration of the
emergency
➢ Prepare to make an initial damage assessment (IDA)
➢ Activate the necessary equipment and resources to address the emergency
➢ Assist in assessing the degree of damage of the community
➢ Assist in coordinating response and recovery
➢ Identify private contractors and procurement procedures
➢ Prioritize debris removal
➢ Inspect buildings for structural damages
➢ Post appropriate signage to close buildings
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - PUBLIC WORKS
1. Normal Operations
a. Help develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or mitigate damage resulting from
potential emergency events that have occurred locally in the past or that have a high
probability of occurring in the future (i.e. spill cleanup).
b. Develop contingency plans to provide emergency lighting, procure and distribute
emergency water and provide sewage disposal, if necessary.
c. Procure and store appropriate resource material to effectively deal with common
emergency response incidents (i.e. snow, ice, and spills).
d. Identify and maintain liaison with business, industries and local contractors, as well
as federal and state agencies, which could provide additional expertise,
equipment/resources and personnel if necessary.
e. Make task assignments and delineate emergency roles of staff.
f. Maintain accurate and portable list of home and cell telephone numbers for essential
staff.
g. Delineate areas served by private water companies and maintain a portable list of
24x7 contact numbers for owners/maintenance of each system.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area.
a. Alert personnel; place off-duty personnel on standby.
b. Review existing plans and procedures.
c. Ensure that the necessary equipment and resources are available and ready to be
activated.
d. Contact and maintain liaison with state and federal agencies, as well as private
industry, to ensure that backup resources are available and can be quickly
dispatched, if necessary.
e. Notify public of proper policies and procedures to follow to ensure their safety.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
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(1) Representatives should report to EOC.
(2) Call into service off-duty personnel.
(3) Activate the necessary equipment and resources to address the emergency.
(4) Begin to implement record keeping of all expenses and continue to do so
throughout the duration of the event.
(5) Coordinate response with fire and sheriff's departments as well as other service
departments.
b. Response Phase
Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and property.
(1) Follow established procedures and implement appropriate strategies to address
emergency at hand.
(2) Continue to coordinate response with other service agencies.
(3) Contract with federal and state agencies, as well as private industry for
additional resources, equipment, and personnel, if necessary.
4. Recovery
a. Clear streets and remove debris. Inspect, designate, and demolish hazardous
structures as needed. Drain flooded areas.
b. Assist in assessing the damage.
c. Repair and restore public facilities and services promptly and properly, coordinating
the resumption of gas, electric, utility companies and code enforcement departments.
d. Compile and submit records of disaster-related expenses incurred by the
various departments that fulfill the public works role and responsibilities to
the Deputy Director of Emergency Management.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #3
Local Utility Providers
Emergency Contact Numbers
Company Phone # Contact Person
Electric
Dominion Power 1-800-826-1027
American Electric Power 1-800-956-4237
Mecklenburg Electric Coop 1-434-656-1280
Southside Electric Coop 1-436-645-3211 Frank Harris
City of Danville 1-434-773-8300 Jason Grey
Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of VA 1-800-543-8911
City of Danville 1-434-799-5284
Telecommunications
Centurylink 1-800-788-1907
Verizon 1-800-773-7911
Fairpoint 1-434-656-2291
Gamewood 1-434-799-2253
Fiber Optic Cable
Verizon 1-877-483-9322
Centurylink 1-877-290-5458
Gamewood 1-434-799-2253
Fairpoint Communications 1-434-656-2291
Mecklenburg Electric Coop 1-434-656-1281
Water
Pittsylvania County Serv. Auth. 1-434-791-3905 Chris Adcock 434-228-0860 or 434-548-8187
Town of Chatham 1-434-432-8153
Town of Gretna 1-434-656-6834
Town of Hurt 1-434-546-5435
City of Danville 1-434-799-5284
Waste Water Treatment
Pittsylvania County Serv. Auth. 1-434-791-3905 Chris Adcock 434-228-0860 or 434-548-8187
Town of Chatham 1-434-432-8153
Town of Gretna 1-434-656-6834
Town of Hurt 1-434-324-7251
Solid Waste Disposal
Pittsylvania County Landfill 1-434-432-7980 Ronald Shields 434-770-9535
Hazardous Waste Disposal/First
Piedmont Corp.
1-434-822-7428 Ricky Harris
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Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #3
Public Works Resources
Resource Provider Address Phone
Number(s)
Contact
Person
Assistant
County
Administrator
432-7722 Richard Hicks
Building and
Grounds
Director
432-1768 Darrell Dalton
Assistant
Building and
Ground
Supervisor
432-7726
Building
Maintenance
Personnel
432-7958
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Emergency Support Function #4 - Firefighting
Introduction
Coordinator:
The President of the Pittsylvania County Fire & Rescue Association and/or the Vice-
Chair of the Association shall serve as the Coordinator of ESF#4.
Purpose:
Directs and controls operations regarding fire prevention, fire detection, fire suppression,
rescue, and hazardous materials incidents; as well as to assist with warning and alerting,
communications, evacuation, and other operations as required during an emergency.
Primary Agencies:
Fire Department
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Mutual Aid Departments
Local Law Enforcement
Scope:
ESF #4 manages and coordinates firefighting activities including the detection and
suppression of fires, and provides personnel, equipment, and supplies to support to the
agencies involved in the firefighting operations.
Policies:
➢ Priority is given to, the public, community, firefighter safety and protecting
property (in that order);
➢ For efficient and effective fire suppression mutual aid may be required from
various local firefighting agencies to aid in the community’s emergency
response team. This requires the use of the Incident Command System
together with compatible equipment and communications; and
➢ Personnel will stay up to date with procedures through education and
training.
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Concept of Operations
General:
The coordinator will contact the Fire Department if resources are needed to handle the
situation, and be prepared to have the Fire Department assume primary operational
control in fire prevention strategies, fire suppression, and hazardous material incidents.
(See the Hazardous Material Emergency Response Plan.) Fire department personnel
who are not otherwise engaged in emergency response operations may assist in
warning and alerting the public, evacuation, and communications as is necessary and
appropriate during an emergency situation
.
When the Emergency Support Function is activated all requests for firefighting support
will, in most cases, be submitted to the 9-1-1 Center for coordination, validation, and/or
action.
The director of Emergency Management and/or designee will determine the need to
evacuate and issue orders for evacuation or other protective action as needed. The
incident commander may order an immediate evacuation prior to requesting or obtaining
approval, if in his/her judgment this action is necessary in order to safeguard lives and
property. Warning and instructions will be communicated through the appropriate
means.
In addition, Law Enforcement will use mobile loudspeakers or bullhorns, or go door to
door to ensure that all affected residents have received the warning.
Organization:
A fire representative will be assigned to the EOC in order to coordinate the fire service
response. The fire representative will be a part of the EOC staff and will assist with the
overall direction and control of emergency operations.
The Fire and Rescue Departments will implement evacuations and the Sheriff’s
Department will assist and provide security for the evacuated area. In the event of a
hazardous materials incident, the Incident Commander should implement immediate
protective actions to include evacuation as appropriate.
Actions
➢ Develop and maintain plans and procedures to provide fire and rescue
services in time of emergency;
➢ Document expenses and continue for the duration of the emergency;
➢ Check firefighting and communications equipment;
➢ Fire Service representatives should report to the Local Emergency
Operations Center to assist with operations;
➢ Fire department personnel may be asked to assist with warning and alerting,
evacuating, communications, and emergency medical transport;
➢ Follow established procedures in responding to fires and hazardous materials
incidents and in providing rescue services; and
➢ Request mutual aid from neighboring jurisdictions.
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Responsibilities
➢ Fire prevention and suppression;
➢ Emergency medical treatment;
➢ Hazardous materials incident response and training;
➢ Radiological monitoring and decontamination;
➢ Assist with evacuation;
➢ Search and rescue;
➢ Temporary shelter at prearranged stations for evacuees;
➢ Assist in initial warning and alerting;
➢ Provide qualified representative to assist in the State EOC;
➢ Requests assistance from supporting agencies when needed;
➢ Arranges direst liaison with fire chiefs in the area; and
➢ Implements Mutual Aid.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - FIRE SERVICE
1. Normal Operations
Develop and maintain plans and procedures to provide fire and rescue services in time
of emergency.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area.
Alert on-duty personnel.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
(1) Review and update plans and procedures.
(2) Alert personnel to stand-by status.
(3) Begin to implement record keeping of all incurred expenses and continue for the
duration of the emergency.
(4) Check fire fighting and communications equipment. All primary dispatch
operations will be assigned to frequency 156.135 until advised otherwise by
Communications.
(5) The designated fire service representative should report to the EOC and assist
with emergency operations.
(6) As the situation worsens, assign duties to all personnel. Fire department
personnel may be requested to assist with warning and alerting, evacuation,
communications, and emergency medical transport.
b. Response Phase
Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and property.
(1) Follow established procedures in responding to fires or hazardous materials
incidents and in providing rescue services.
(2) For other disasters:
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Continue to assist with warning and alerting, evacuation, communications
and emergency medical transport as well as any other emergency response
operation, as required, in time of emergency.
(3) Record disaster-related expenses.
4. Recovery
a. Continue to provide essential services as required.
b. Continue search and rescue operations, if required.
c. Assist with cleanup operations.
d. Assist with the inspection of damaged facilities, if applicable.
e. Compile and submit records of disaster-related expenses incurred by the fire service
to the Deputy Director of Emergency Management.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #4
Fire Department Resources
Bachelors Hall VFD 1301 Berry Hill Rd.
Danville, VA 24541
685-3820
Blairs VFD 7100 U. S. Highway 29
Blairs, VA 24527
836-3065
Brosville VFD 11912 Martinsville Hwy.
Danville, VA 24541
685-3797
Callands VFD 11741 Callands Rd.
Callands, VA 24530
724-6459
Cascade VFD 5497 Cascade Rd.
Cascade, VA 24069
685-1522
Chatham VFD 20 Depot St.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-1516
Climax VFD 4166 Climax Rd.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-1944
Cool Branch VFD 3016 Smith Mtn. Rd.
Penhook, VA 24137
927-5131
Dry Ford VFD 4860 Dry Fork Rd.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
432-0431
Gretna VFD 103 S. Shelton St.
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2621
Hurt VFD 203 School Rd.
Hurt, VA 24563
324-4141
Keeling VFD 2200 Oak Grove Rd.
Keeling, VA 24566
797-2209
Kentuck VFD 425 Bennett Dr.
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-8026
Laurel Grove VFD 2081 Laurel Grove Rd.
Sutherlin, VA 24594
822-8821
Mount Cross VFD 4812 Mt. Cross Rd.
Danville, VA 24540
77-5535
Mount Hermon VFD 4268 Franklin Tpke.
Danville, VA 24540
836-1869
Renan VFD 232 Camp Branch Rd.
Gretna, VA 24557
335-5109
Riceville-Java VFD 2904 Java Rd.
Java, VA 24565
432-8623
Ringgold VFD 3380 Tom Fork Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-6989
Riverbend VFD 1535 Ferry Rd.
Danville, VA 24541
792-2312
Tunstall VFD 8561 Mt. Cross Rd.
Danville, VA 24543
724-6677
A list of department resources is kept in the 911 center dispatch system.
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Emergency Support Function #5 – Emergency
Management
Introduction
Coordination:
The Deputy Director of Emergency Management and/or the Coordinator of Emergency
Management will be the Coordinator for ESF#5.
Purpose:
Directs controls and coordinates emergency operations from the Emergency Operation
Center (EOC).
Scope:
ESF #5 coordinates the response of all the departments within the community
and the use of community resources to provide emergency response.
Identify actions to be taken in the pre-incident prevention phase.
Coordinate with agencies, organizations, and outside organizations when capabilities
are exceeded
Identify post-incident response phase activities.
Functions that support and facilitate planning and coordination are:
➢ Alert and notification;
➢ Deployment and staffing of emergency response teams;
➢ Incident action planning;
➢ Coordination of operations with local government for logistics and material;
➢ Direction and control;
➢ Information management;
➢ Facilitation of requests for assistance;
➢ Resource acquisition and management (to include allocation and tracking);
➢ Worker safety and health;
➢ Facilities management;
➢ Financial management; and
➢ Other support as required.
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Primary Agencies:
Emergency Management
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Police
Health Department
Facilities Management
Law enforcement
Local Fire/EMS
Policies:
➢ Provides a multi-departmental command system;
➢ Manages operations at the county level;
➢ The Incident Command System can be used in any size or type of disaster to
control response personnel, facilities, and equipment;
➢ The Incident Command System principles include use of common
terminology, modular organization, integrated communications, unified
command structure, coordinated action planning, and manageable span of
control, pre-designated facilities, and comprehensive resource management;
➢ ESF #5 staff supports the implementation of mutual aid agreements to ensure
seamless resource response;
➢ Provides representatives to staff key positions on Emergency Response
Teams; and
➢ Departments and agencies participate in the incident action planning process
which is coordinated by ESF #5.
Concept of Operations
General:
The Coordinator of Emergency Services:
➢ Assures development and maintenance of SOPs on the part of each major
emergency support function;
➢ Each service should maintain current notification rosters;
➢ Designate staff to the Emergency Operations Center;
➢ Establish procedures for reporting appropriate emergency information;
➢ Coordinate emergency response plan with the local government;
➢ Develop mutual aid agreements with the local government;
➢ Designate a representative to the local EOC if the local plan is implemented
and a representative is needed; and
➢ Develop threat levels.
The Coordinator of Emergency Management or designee will assume all
responsibilities and assure that all actions are completed as scheduled.
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Procedures for these support operations should be established and maintained.
Planning Section:
➢ Produce situation reports, which will be distributed to the EOC staff, on-scene
incident command staff, and the locality and VEOC;
➢ Support short term and long term planning activities;
➢ Develop short/concise plans;
➢ Record the planned activities; and
➢ Track their progress. The response priorities for the next operational period
will be addressed in the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
Organization:
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will assure that:
➢ Emergency operations may be directed and controlled from the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC);
➢ Identify the responsibilities of the emergency manager;
➢ Identify the role of the EOC ;
➢ Identify the EOC staff;
➢ Identify the departments that have a role in the emergency management
organization;
➢ Identify succession of authority within these key departments and positions;
➢ Develop and scale the Incident Command System to the particular incident;
➢ Exercise the plan annually as pursuant to The Code of Virginia;
➢ Staffing responsible for implementing the Crisis Management Plan; and
➢ Procedures for reporting emergency information, provide ongoing training to
maintain emergency response capabilities.
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will assure that all actions are completed
as scheduled.
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will coordinate training for this emergency
support function and conduct exercises involving the EOC.
Responsibilities:
➢ Maintain a notification roster of EOC personnel and their alternates;
➢ Establish a system and procedure for notifying EOC personnel;
➢ Coordinate Emergency Management mutual aid agreements dealing with
adjunct jurisdictions and applicable relief organizations;
➢ Maintain plans and procedures for providing timely information and guidance
to the public in time of emergency through ESF #2;
a. Identify and maintain a list of essential services and facilities, which must
continue to operate and may need to be protected;
b. Test and exercise plans and procedures;
c. Conduct outreach/mitigation programs for the community;
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➢ Ensure compatibility between this plan and the emergency plans and
procedures of key facilities and private organizations within the community;
➢ Develop accounting and record keeping procedures for expenses incurred
during an emergency;
➢ Define and encourage hazard mitigation activities, which will reduce the
probability of the occurrence of disaster and/or reduce its effects;
➢ Prepare to provide emergency information to the community in coordination
with ESF #2;
➢ Provide logistical support to on scene emergency response personnel;
➢ Maintain essential emergency communications through the established
communications network;
➢ Provide reports and requests for assistance to the local and Virginia EOC;
➢ Ensure that the county Crisis and Emergency Plan is developed and
coordinated with the local EOP pursuant to Code of Virginia 3.2 §44-146;
➢ Activate and convene county emergency assets and capabilities; and
➢ In instances when there are criminal victims as defined by Code of
Virginia §19.2-11.01, the local government must contact The Department
of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Criminal injury
Compensation Fund immediately to deploy assistance in the event of an
emergency. (Current contact information must be maintained for each
organization)
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #5
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AND TELEPHONE LISTING
County Administrator 432-7710
Emergency Management Coordinator 432-7939
Emergency Director 432-7710
Deputy Director 432-7710
Deputy Coordinator 432-7921
Sheriff’s Office 432-7800
Treasurer 432-7963
Animal Control 432-7937
Health Department 799-5190
Health Department (Alternate) 766-9822
Danville Regional Medical Center 799-2100
Department of Social Services 432-5321
Department of Social Services (Alternate) 432-5308
School Division Superintendent 432-2761
Director Pupil Transportation 432-2761
President Fire & Rescue Association 432-7939
Fire & Rescue Alternate 432-7921
Building Official 432-7750
Hazmat Coordinator 432-7922
Virginia Extension Agent 432-7770
Public Works 432-7720
American Red Cross 540-985-3560
Town of Chatham
Mayor 432-8003
Town Manager 432-8153
Public Works 432-9515
Police Chief 432-8121
Town of Gretna
Mayor 656-6572
Town Manager 656-6572
Public Works 656-2557
Police Chief 656-6572
Town of Hurt
Mayor 324-4411
Town Clerk 324-4411
Public Works 324-4411
Police Chief 324-8511
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Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #5
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
Mission
To provide centralized direction and control of any or all of the following functions:
direction of all emergency operations; communications and warning, consolidation,
analysis and dissemination of damage assessment data; collection and analysis of
radiological monitoring readings; forwarding consolidated reports to state government;
and, issuing emergency information and instructions.
Concept of Operations
The EOC will be activated and operated as follows:
1. The activation of the EOC will be ordered by the Director or Coordinator of
Emergency Services based upon the best available information. Depending on
the situation, a partial or full activation will be ordered.
2. Partial activation will be ordered when the emergency requires relatively few
personnel to accomplish the necessary tasks. Such situations might vary from
weather warnings or operations resulting from minor storm damage, fire, and
vehicular accidents with multiple casualties, etc.
. Full activation will be ordered when widespread destruction has occurred or
there is an imminent threat of such destruction. An incident of such magnitude
would require commitment of a large number of personnel and equipment
resources to properly respond to and recover from an incident.
4. Initial situation briefings will be provided by the Director of Emergency Services.
5. Direction and control of county personnel and resources employed in support of
disaster operations is exercised by the department or agency furnishing support.
6. When the State EOC is operational, all requests for State or Federal resources
are made via the Virginia Department of Emergency Management at
(804) 674-2400, 1-800-468-8892 or Web EOC.
7. Depending upon the severity and magnitude of the incident, the EOC may
have to operate for an extended period of time. Therefore, each department or
agency assigning personnel to the EOC should allow for additional relief
personnel on a shift basis.
Location
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is located at 200 H. G. McGee Dr. Chatham.
(William Pritchett Training Center).The alternate EOC site is located at 21 N. Main St.
St., Chatham, (Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room Top Floor).
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Tab 3 to Emergency Support Function #5
PRIMARY EOC STAFFING
Skeletal Staffing
Coordinator of Emergency Services
Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Services
Sheriff Designated Person
Message Clerk
Phone Operator
Full Staffing
Coordinator of Emergency Services
Director of Emergency Services
Law Enforcement & Search and Rescue
Fire and Rescue Chief or Designated Person
Health Department Representative
Social Services Representative
Red Cross
Communications
Public Works
Asst. County Administrators
Finance & Purchasing
Schools
National Guard
CERT
Dept of Forestry
Cooperative Extension
VDOT
Animal Control
Information Technology
Town of Chatham, Gretna & Hurt
VSP
Message Clerks (2)
PIO Officer
Utility Director or Designated Person
County Attorney
Messengers (2)
Status Board/Map Assistants (2)
Plotter Security
Phone Operators (2)
Public Information/Rumor Control
Public Information Officer
Phone Operators
Message Clerk
Messenger
Security
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Tab 4 to Emergency Support Function #5
EOC FLOOR PLAN
William H. Pritchett – Training Center
Pittsylvania County Social Services
220 H.G. McGhee Dr.
Chatham, VA
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Tab 5 to Emergency Support Function #5
SUGGESTED EOC MESSAGE FLOW
Dispatcher/Phone Operator
Receive incoming messages. Record them on
standard 3-color form. Enter in personal log
and make a photocopy if desired. Deliver
messages to the Coordinator.
Coordinator
Direct and control all emergency operations.
Delegate action to service chiefs as needed
by giving them the yellow action copy of the
message. Assure the routing of all official
messages through the Coordinator to the
Message Clerk for filing.
Message Clerk
Maintain the official files for the Coordinator—
“Incoming Messages,” “On-going Actions,” and
“Completed Actions.” Maintain a log of all
messages. Assist the Coordinator in keeping
abreast of the status of all actions.
Service Chiefs
Receive task with yellow copy from Coordinator.
Complete action. Make a record of all action
and attach to yellow “action copy” of message.
Return to Coordinator. Retain a photocopy of
yellow message plus attachments.
Messengers
Make photocopies of messages and supporting
documentation and return them with the original
to the individual making the request. Deliver
messages and perform other support duties as
required.
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Tab 6 to Emergency Support Function #5
EOC MESSAGE FORM
EOC MESSAGE
URGENT
ROUTINE
MESSAGE NO: DATE: TIME: INFO ONLY
TO: NAME: FROM:
ORGANIZATION: ORGANIZATION:
TELEPHONE: TELEPHONE:
SITUATION/INCIDENT DESCRIPTION:
________
ACTION TAKEN/RESPONSE/REPLY:
EOC ACTION OFFICER:
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Tab 7 to Emergency Support Function #5
EOC MESSAGE LOG
EOC MESSAGE LOG
EOC: DATE:
Message Time
No. In Out Incident/Message To From
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Tab 8 to Emergency Support Function #5
EOC SIGNIFICANT EVENTS LOG
Date:
TIME AREA AFFECTED EVENT STATUS
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Tab 9 to Emergency Support Function #5
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
(See Next Page)
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INCIDENT COMMANDER
INFORMATION SAFETY LIAISON
PLANNING
SECTION
LOGISTICS
SECTION
FINANCE/
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION
OPERATIONS
SECTION
RESOURCES
UNIT
SITUATION
UNIT
DOCUMENTATION
UNIT
DEMOBILIZATION
UNIT
TECHNICAL
SPECIALISTS
STAGING
AREA
AIR
OPERATIONS
BRANCH
BRANCHES
UP TO 5
DIVISIONS/
GROUPS
TO 25
TASK
FORCES
STRIKE
TEAMS
SINGLE
RESOURCE
S
AIR SUPPORT
GROUP
HELIBASES
HELIPORTS
FIXED WING
BASES
AIR
ATTACK
GROUP
HELICOPTER
COORDINATION
AIR TANKER
COORDINATION
SUPPORT
BRANCH
SUPPLY
UNIT
FACILITIES
UNIT
GROUND
SUPPORT
UNIT
SERVICE
BRANCH
COMMUNICATIONS
UNIT
MEDICAL
UNIT
FOOD UNIT
REHAB UNIT
TIME
UNIT
PROCUREMENT
UNIT
COMPENSATION
CLAIMS UNIT
COST UNIT
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Tab 10 to Emergency Support Function #5
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
(See Next Page)
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Policy Development Decision Making/Management
Interdepartmental Coordination
County Attorney
Interpretation of Law
Emergency Authorities Preparation of Opinions
Preparation of New
Ordinances/Regulations/
Contracts
County Administrator/
Deputy Director
Emergency Planning
Hazard Mitigation Emergency Response
Emergency Relief
Disaster Assistance
Coordinator of
Emergency Management
Assists in all functions
Acts in Deputy Directors
Absence
VPI-SU
Extension
Damage
Assessment
Lead Agency
Building Dept/
Planning/Zoning/
Development Services
Building Req.
Inspection/Demolition
Code Enforcement
Construction Permits
Plan Review
Land Use
Zoning Variances Environmental Review
Redevelopment
Debris Removal
Schools
Mass Care
Transportation
Human
Services
Social
Services
Mass Care
Emergency
Relief
Purchasing
Department
Space
Supplies/Equipment
Vehicles
Resource Support
Quasi-Public &
Volunteer Relief
Organizations
Public Works
Department
Develop,
maintain, and
protect water
and sewer
systems , all
county
properties. Assist with
debris removal
Fire, Rescue &
HAZMAT
Fire/HAZMAT/
EMS
Search and
Rescue
Communications
Sheriff’s Dept.
Law
Enforcement
Traffic Control
Security
Communications
Search &
Rescue l
Health Dept
Food/Water
Inspection
Medical Care
Assist
HAZMAT
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Tab 11 to Emergency Support Function #5
Virtual EOC
Virtual Common Operating Picture (VCOP)
Mission
To provide continuous EOC operations during disasters and or hazardous events that
require an EOC activation from within a virtual environment. VCOP will follow the same
standardized guidelines set forth by the primary EOC in that it will provide: direction of all
emergency operations; communications and warning, consolidation, analysis and
dissemination of damage assessment data; collection and analysis of radiological
monitoring readings; forwarding consolidated reports to state government; and, issuing
emergency information and instructions.
Concept of Operations
VCOP will be activated and operated as follows:
1. The activation of VCOP will be ordered by the Director or Coordinator of
Emergency Services based upon the best available information. Depending on
the situation, a partial or full activation will be ordered.
2. Partial activation will be ordered when the emergency requires relatively few
personnel to accomplish the necessary tasks. Such situations might vary from
weather warnings or operations resulting from minor storm damage, fire, and
vehicular accidents with multiple casualties, etc.
. Full activation will be ordered when widespread destruction has occurred or
there is an imminent threat of such destruction. An incident of such magnitude
would require commitment of a large number of personnel and equipment
resources to properly respond to and recover from an incident.
4. In the event of a full activation all VCOP activities may need to be upgraded to
the permanent EOC location listed in Tab 3 of ESF #5. This will be ordered by
the Director or Coordinator of Emergency Services based on information
available at the time.
5. Initial situation briefings will be provided by the Director of Emergency Services.
6. Direction and control of county personnel and resources employed in support of
disaster operations is exercised by the department or agency furnishing support.
7. When the State EOC is operational, all requests for State or Federal resources
are made via the Virginia Department of Emergency Management at
(804) 674-2400,1-800-468-8892 or Web EOC.
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8. Depending upon the severity and magnitude of the incident, the EOC may have
to operate for an extended period of time. Therefore, each department or agency
assigning personnel for VCOP should allow for additional fully trained relief
personnel on an adequate basis deemed by their department.
Location
VCOP unlike traditional brick and mortar EOC’s will not function from one primary
location. Instead VCOP operations will take place through secure website access
located online at www.pittcoem.org. Each individual department will be responsible for
securing internet access and logging onto the system at the designated time set forth by
the Director or Coordinator of Emergency Services or as needed to monitor situation
development.
Essential Personnel
In order to function at its highest level, VCOP will require the personnel as listed below
to be active during partial and full activations and follow the Incident Command System.
Skeletal Staffing
Coordinator of Emergency Services
Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Services
Sheriff Designated Person
Full Staffing
Coordinator of Emergency Services
Director of Emergency Services
Law Enforcement & Search and Rescue
Fire and Rescue Chief or Designated Person
Health Department Representative
Social Services Representative
Red Cross
Communications
Public Works
Asst. County Administrators
Finance & Purchasing
Schools
National Guard
CERT
Dept of Forestry
Cooperative Extension
VDOT
Animal Control
Information Technology
Town of Chatham, Gretna & Hurt
VSP
PIO Officer
Utility Director or Designated Person
County Attorney
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*** Messengers and phone operators will be excluded from the list above due to the
virtual nature of the EOC in that messages and incident logs will be sent through the
program from one agency to another via email/chat capability and bulletin board
software. The need for security will also be eliminated since there is no set location.
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Emergency Support Function #6 –
Mass Care, Housing, Human Resources
Introduction:
ESF #6 Mass Care, Housing, and Human Resources addresses the non-medical mass
care, housing, and human services needs of individuals and/or families impacted by
natural and/or technological incidents.
Coordinator:
The Director of Social Services shall serve as the Coordinator of ESF#6.
Policies:
➢ ESF-6 support may vary depending on an assessment of incident impact(s);
the magnitude and type of event, and the stage of the response and recovery
efforts;
➢ To support mass care activities and provide services without regard to
economic status or racial, religious, political, ethnic, or other affiliation;
➢ To coordinate with ESFs #1, #3,# 5, #11, #14 and others regarding recovery
and mitigation assistance, as appropriate;
➢ To support mass care activities and provide services without regard to
economic status or racial, religious, political, ethnic, or other affiliation;
➢ To assign personnel to support ESF-6 functions in accordance with the rules
and regulations of their respective parent agencies; and
➢ To reduce duplication of effort and benefits, to the extent possible. This
includes streamlining assistance as appropriate and identifying recovery and
mitigation measures to support local planning efforts.
Scope:
ESF# 6 is intended to address non-medical mass care, housing and human service
needs for individuals and family members of the community affected by a disaster.
The services and programs include the following:
➢ Sheltering;
➢ Food service;
➢ Emergency First Aid;
➢ Counseling ;
➢ Family Assistance Center (FAC);
➢ Reunification Services; and
➢ Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.
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Primary Agencies:
Department of Social Services
American Red Cross
Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Schools
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Department of Health
Law enforcement (security for shelter or evacuation)
Salvation Army
VaVOADs
Concept of Operations
General:
Pittsylvania County will provide sheltering if the need is short term and within its
capabilities. The School Superintendent will open schools as necessary to shelter those
who have had to leave their home. Short term sheltering may be available in Fire
Stations/Rescue Stations.
Sheltering
➢ An emergency shelter is an immediate short-term accommodation either (1)
designated by local officials for persons threatened by or displaced by an
incident, or (2) designated by state officials directing a mandatory evacuation
across jurisdictional boundaries either before or after an incident;
➢ Public emergency shelters will provide accommodations for all population
groups. Appropriate provisions must be made within the shelter facilities to
accommodate people with special medical needs that do not require hospital
admission, people without their own transportation, and registered sex
offenders;
➢ Additionally, sheltering for pets and service animals must be included in
planning and coordinated with ESF-11; and
➢ For mass evacuations directed by state officials, the VDSS will coordinate the
designation of shelter facilities and the operation of shelters for people who
evacuate out of their home jurisdiction.
Feeding
➢ Feeding is provided to disaster victims and emergency workers through a
combination of fixed sites, mobile feeding units, and bulk distribution of food;
and
➢ Feeding is based on sound nutritional standards and to the extent possible
and includes meeting the requirements of victims with special dietary needs.
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Emergency First Aid
➢ Emergency first aid, consisting of basic first aid and referral to appropriate
medical personnel and facilities, is provided at mass care facilities and at
designated sites. Provision for services is coordinated with ESF-8.
Counseling
➢ The Department of Health will coordinate counseling services for the local
government;
➢ Provide counseling through local government services if it appropriate
based on the scale of the emergency and the capabilities of the
counseling services;
➢ Events in which there are mass casualties and injuries that exceed local
governments resources and capabilities can contact the following
agencies; and
➢ Outside counseling can be provided via the Department of Criminal
Justice’s Victims’ Services Section, and the Department of Mental Health,
Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services, Emergency Mental
Health Section, and activated via the local government.
Security
The Sheriff’s Department will be responsible for security at the site and at the Shelters.
Transportation:
School buses will be used as transportation, including handicapped buses.
Family Assistance Center (FAC)
The purpose of the FAC is to provide the seamless delivery of services and the
dissemination of information to victims and families following a large scale incident or
one in which there are mass casualties, as stated in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Emergency Operations Plan, ESF #6 (CoVEOP).
The scope of services that the FAC may provide include: reunification services,
behavioral health care, medical records collection communication services, benefits
application entry points, and personal care.
Reunification Services
➢ This service collects information regarding individuals residing within the
affected area and makes the information available to immediate family
members outside the affected area. The system also aids in reunification of
family members within the affected area.
The FAC plan should be based on the Commonwealth of Virginia FAC, which is
currently under development by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). The
final version will be posted on the VDSS website; VDEM will announce when the
information is posted.
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ESF-6 personnel will report to the incident, coordinate/determine a physical site for FAC
operations, and assume oversight and management of the FAC including establishing
operational policies, maintaining situational awareness, coordinating needed services
and/or resources, identifying gaps and requesting additional resources. The plan should
identify by title the individual responsible for this function and identify an alternate.
If the services of the Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (CICF) are required
by the FAC, the State Program should be contacted, who will deploy the appropriate
personnel to the FAC. These services will be necessary in cases where there are
victims of crime in need of financial or advocacy assistance. 800-552-4007
The current* contact information for the program is:
CICF: P.O. Box 26927 Richmond, Virginia 23261 PHONE: (804) 367-1018
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - SHELTER OPERATIONS
1. Normal Operations
Develop plans and procedures to receive and care for an indeterminate number of
evacuees.
a. Designate shelter center(s). Determine maximum capacities for each.
b. Designate manager(s) and other key staff personnel.
c. Negotiate agreements with local motels/hotels or other facilities for lodging small
numbers of displaced persons.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area.
a. Review and update plans and procedures.
(1) Confirm task assignments and alert key personnel to stand-by status.
(2) Prepare the necessary forms.
(3) Anticipate and resolve special problems, such as receiving nursing home
patients, closing of schools, etc.
b. Begin record keeping of disaster-related expenses and continue for the duration
of the emergency.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
(1) When advised that evacuation order has been issued, activate the shelter
center or activate agreements for other lodging, as required.
(2) Provide mass transportation, as required.
(3) Receive and care for evacuees/displaced persons. Register and maintain
accurate records on their status. Provide mass feeding, as required.
(4) Provide periodic reports to the EOC.
b. Response Phase
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Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and
property.
(1) Continue to receive and care for displaced persons. Provide mass feeding
as required.
4. Recovery
a. Continue to provide for the lodging and care of displaced persons, as required.
b. Consolidate and report disaster-related expenses.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #6
Designated Shelter
Pittsylvania County Shelter Sites
(All these schools have generators)
Chatham Middle 44650 U. S. Highway 29 North
24531
432-2169
Dan River Middle 5875 Kentuck Road
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-6027
Gretna Middle 201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2217
Tunstall Middle 1160 Tunstall High Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
724-7086
Temporary Shelter Sites
Ringgold VFD 3380 Tom Fork Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-6989
Blairs VFD 7100 U. S. Highway 29
Blairs, VA 24527
836-3065
Tunstall VFD 8561 Mt. Cross Rd.
Danville, VA 24543
724-6677
Gretna VFD 103 S. Shelton St.
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2621
Chatham VFD 20 Depot St.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-1516
Renan VFD 405 Straightstone Rd
Gretna, VA 24557
335-5209
Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #6
Shelter Registration Form
American Red Cross
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DISASTER SHELTER REGISTRATION
Family Last Name: _____________________________
Shelter Location: _________________________________________
Family Member(s):______________________________
Shelter Telephone No: ______________Date of Arrival: __________
Pre-Disaster Address & Telephone No: _______________________
_________________________________________________________________
Please note any special medical conditions and age
Post-Disaster Address & Telephone No: ____________
___________________________________________________________________
Date/Time Left Shelter:______________________
Number of Children in Family: ___________________
Pet(s) (Include Name, Breed, Type, & Location):____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________
Signature
Family Member not in Shelter (Location if Known)
I do, do not , authorize release of the above information concerning my whereabouts or
general condition.
__________________________________________
___________________________________________
SHELTER MASTER FILE AMERICAN RED CROSS FORM 5972 (5-79)
This "Disaster Shelter Registration" form (#5972) is the standard form used in all
American Red Cross Shelter Centers. It is a four-part carbon form with the back copy
made of card stock. Copies are distributed within the Shelter Center for various
functions such as family assistance and outside inquiry. This form should be kept on
hand locally in ready-to-go Shelter Manager Kits. It is available from the American Red
Cross National Office through local chapters. They recommend keeping 150 forms for
every 100 expected shelterees.
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Tab 3 to Emergency Support Function #6
Special Needs Population
Requiring Special Care in Times of Emergency
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General
Commercial and charitable visiting nurse or aid organizations may call in
individuals or lists of individuals with special needs. Such calls should be patched
to the PIO/rumor control position until a focal action position has been
established. Churches who call in known elderly will be encouraged to verify or
provide transport for those which can be moved by private auto, identify those
which need handicapped vehicle or ambulance transport, and provide reports
back to the EOC/Social Services representative of those who have been
provided for. In order to best identify the transportation need, callers will be
asked for a brief summary of the specific handicap. The focal staff officer will
"scrub" the various lists against each other in order to delete the inevitable
duplications and assemble as current a list as possible. This list should not be
considered a comprehensive list of the entire special needs population in
Pittsylvania County. TDD services are available in the Communications dispatch
center, and will be augmented to a full keyboard position during mobilization for
any large-scale disaster. During increased readiness for large-scale disasters,
the list will be sorted by evacuation zones, geographic village or street listings
with assistance from the 911 staff, in order to provide geographic listings for
transportation/officers/fire/rescue. As in-field warning progresses, "found"
individuals lacking family or other appropriate transportation will be identified
back to the EOC.
Special Transportation Resources
Pittsylvania County Public School Buses
Contact: Kenyon Scott (See Directory)
Pittsylvania County Community Action, Inc.
Contact: Evalena Ross
434-432-8250 (w)
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Emergency Support Function #7 - Logistics Support
Introduction
Coordination:
The Assistant County Administrator of Operations will serve as the Coordinator of ESF
#7.
Purpose:
Identify, procure, inventory, and distribute critical resources, for Pittsylvania County
during an emergency.
Scope:
Pittsylvania County will determine what resources are available and identify potential
sites for receiving, storing, and distributing resources if outside assistance is needed.
Resource support may continue until the disposition of excess and surplus property is
completed.
During an incident, if demand for resources exceeds the locality’s capabilities, then
outside requests will be made based on MOUs, Mutual Aid agreements and state policy.
Primary Agencies:
Emergency Management
ESF #2 – Communications
ESF #15 – External Affairs
Secondary/Support Agencies:
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Examples of Policies:
➢ Pittsylvania County will use their own resources and equipment during incidents
and will have control over the management of the resources as needed to
respond to the situation;
➢ Individuals involved in distributing and/or obtaining resources will be aware of
emergency procurement policies and have the authority to do so in an
emergency situation;
➢ Each department with an emergency management role will be responsible for
identifying its resources that could be used in an emergency; and
➢ Pittsylvania County’s plan will reflect state policy, regarding requesting resources
based when that policy is determined.
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Concept of Operations
General:
Potential sites for distribution centers will be identified, if necessary, and strategically
located to facilitate recovery efforts.
Priorities will be set regarding the allocation and use of available resources.
Organization:
Departments, with an emergency function, will be responsible for identifying resources,
including human resources.
Convey available resources to emergency manager.
Identify potential distributions sites for emergency response .
Identify policies and personnel responsible for obtaining resources.
Actions/Responsibilities:
➢ Designate local department(s) within the community responsible for resource
management;
➢ Develop resource lists that detail type, location, contact arrangements, and
acquisition procedures for critical resources;
➢ Prepare mutual aid agreements with local, and surrounding jurisdictions to
aid the locality ;
➢ Develop SOPs to manage the processing, use, inspection, and return of
resources coming to the locality;
➢ Identify actual or potential facilities and ensure they are ready and available
to receive, store, and distribute resources (government, private, donated);
➢ Develop training/exercises to test plan, and to ensure maximum use of
available resources and understanding of policies to obtain resources from
outside the locality;
➢ Develop and maintain a detailed list of available community resources; and
➢ Ensure the community is aware of available resources.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS – LOGISTICS SUPPORT
1. Normal Operations
a. Identify essential resources to carry out mission in each functional area and to
support operation of critical facilities during the disaster.
b. Designate local department(s) responsible for resource management
c. Identify personnel requirements and training needs to effectively carry out
mission
d. Develop resource lists that detail type, location, contact arrangements, and
acquisition procedures for critical resources
e. Prepare mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions to augment local
resources
f. Review compatibility of equipment of local departments and surrounding
jurisdictions and identify specialized training or knowledge required to operate
equipment
g. Develop SOPs to manage the processing, use, inspection, and return of
resources coming into area
h. Identify actual or potential facilities to receive, store, and distribute resources
(government, private, donated)
i. Develop training/exercises to test plan, and to ensure maximum use of available
resources
j. Coordinate and develop pre-scripted announcements with Deputy Director of
Emergency Management regarding potential resource issues and instructions
(e.g., types of resources required, status of critical resource reserves,
recommended contingency actions, etc.)
Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area
a. Review and update plans, standard operating procedures, and checklists
detailing the disposition of resources in an emergency
b. Ensure personnel, facilities, and equipment are ready and available for
emergency use
Response
a. Activate resource management plan, coordinate with needs assessment team
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1. Begin documenting costs
2. Coordinate and track resources
3. Establish priorities regarding allocation and use of available resources
4. Identify sites to receive, store, stage, and disperse resources
. Activate mutual aid agreements, as necessary
b. Request state assistance as required
Recovery
a. Continue to coordinate and track resources (government, private, donated)
b. Continue to document costs
c. Continue to coordinate with the Deputy Director of Emergency Management or
his designee
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #7
Staging Areas/Points of Distribution
Pittsylvania County will utilize vacant Industrial Parks building owned by the County.
The sites would be determined at the time of need.
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Emergency Support Function #8 – Public Health and
Medical Services
Introduction
The purpose of ESF #8 is to provide health and medical services to the residents of
Pittsylvania County during and/or after an emergency situation.
Coordination:
The Director of the Pittsylvania-Danville Health District or his/her designee will
coordinate emergency health services. Rescue squads serving the county will provide
emergency medical transportation, assist with the evacuation of endangered areas, and
assist in land search and rescue operations. Local funeral homes will assist the Health
Department and the Medical Examiner’s Office in disasters involving mass casualties.
The following officials and organizations are responsible for providing emergency health
services in Pittsylvania County:
Danville Regional Medical Center Pittsylvania County Rescue Squads
Purpose:
Guide a response using communities resources and to coordinate a response with
Pittsylvania County government and/or state agencies when the incident exceeds the
community’s capabilities.
Primary Agencies:
Health Department
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Local Physicians and/or nursing care facilities.
Scope:
The scope is an all hazards approach based on the community’s ability to provide
medical resources.
When an incident exceeds the community’s capabilities, outside assistance should be
requested through MOUs, Mutual Aide Agreements and the coordination of this plan with
the Pittsylvania County EOP.
Policies:
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➢ Internal policies and procedures and regulations;
➢ Privacy policies and laws with regard to provision of medical care;
➢ Policies regarding provision of first aid and health care; and
➢ When the community’s capabilities are exceeded, outside assistance
should be requested.
Concept of Operations
General:
The community will respond with available resources as designated in the plan.
Support and assistance from the local government will be requested based on
mutual aid agreements and coordination with local government plans.
If the Pittsylvania County Emergency Operations Center is activated during the
response, representatives of this ESF be assigned to the EOC.
Responsibilities/Actions:
➢ Provide personnel, equipment, supplies and other resources necessary to
coordinate plans and programs for a medical response during an incident;
➢ Designate an individual to coordinate medical, health, and rescue services;
➢ Coordinate and develop SOPs for personnel in this ESF;
➢ Develop and maintain procedures for providing a coordinated response with
community’s resources and then with local government and private
organizations;
➢ Maintain a roster of key officials in each medical support area;
➢ Review emergency plans with local governments; and
➢ Implement mutual aid agreements as necessary.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - MEDICAL AND HEALTH
1. Normal Operations
a. Designate individuals who will coordinate medical, health, and environmental health
services.
b. Develop and maintain procedures for providing a coordinated response. Maintain a
roster of key officials in each medical support area.
c. Establish a working relationship and review emergency roles with the local hospital
and rescue squads.
d. Review and update emergency plans and procedures.
2. Increased Readiness
(A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area)
a. Inform Health Department management and other essential individuals of the threat
and possible response actions.
b. Review emergency plans and procedures.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
(Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities)
(1) Review and update emergency plans and procedures.
(2) Alert appropriate agencies and staff members.
(3) Implement mutual aid agreements and incorporate resources from adjacent
jurisdictions as appropriate.
b. Response Phase
(Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and property)
The Director of Public Health or his representative should report to the EOC.
(1) Coordinate medical, health and environmental health services.
(2) Coordinate health services, such as testing food and water supplies and
controlling communicable diseases, as appropriate.
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(3) Obtain crisis augmentation of health/medical personnel (e.g., nurse's aides,
paramedics, ARC personnel, and other trained volunteers) and supplies as
needed.
(4) Maintain a record of disaster-related expenses incurred by Health
Department personnel.
4. Recovery
a. Continue to provide health services and to coordinate medical services. Maintain
records and monitor the status of persons injured during the emergency. Assist the
State Medical Examiner's Office in the identification and disposition of the deceased.
b. Assist with damage assessment when appropriate. Consolidate and submit a
record of disaster-related expenses incurred by Health Department personnel. Also,
assist with the damage assessment of water and sewage facilities, as needed.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #8
Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Facilities
AREA HOSPITALS THAT SERVE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Danville Regional Medical Center: Admitting Office
142 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541 (434) 799-2100
Total Beds: 225
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
180 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483-5277
Total Beds: 37
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
1901 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434) 200-3000
Total Beds: 330
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592 (434) 517-3100
Total Beds: 132
Memorial Hospital-Martinsville-Henry Co
320 Hospital Drive, Martinsville, VA 24112 (276) 666-7200
Total Beds: 220
Centra Gretna Medical Center ER
291 McBride Lane, Gretna, VA 24557 (434) 656-1274
Total Beds: 15
A list of county EMS resources is kept in the 911 Center dispatch system.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - RESCUE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
1. Normal Operations
Develop and maintain plans and procedures to implement search and rescue operations
in time of emergency to provide emergency medical treatment and pre-hospital care to
the injured; and to assist with the warning, evacuation and relocation of citizens during a
disaster.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area.
Alert on-duty personnel.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
(1) Review and update plans and procedures.
(2) Alert personnel to stand-by status.
(3) Begin to implement record keeping of all incurred expenses and continue for the
duration of the emergency.
(4) Check rescue and communications equipment. All primary dispatch operations
will be assigned to frequency 156.135 until advised otherwise by
Communications.
(5) The designated rescue squad service representative should report to the EOC
and assist with emergency operations.
(6) As the situation worsens, assign duties to all personnel. Rescue Squad
department personnel may be requested to assist with warning and alerting,
evacuation and communications.
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b. Response Phase
Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and property.
(1) Follow established procedures in providing rescue services, emergency medical
treatment and pre-hospital care to the injured.
(2) For other disasters:
Continue to assist with warning and alerting, evacuation, communications and
emergency medical transport as well as any other emergency response
operation, as required, in time of emergency.
(3) Record disaster-related expenses.
4. Recovery
a. Continue to provide essential services as required.
b. Continue search and certain rescue operations, if required.
c. Assist with cleanup operations.
d. Assist with the inspection of damaged facilities, if applicable.
e. Compile and submit records of disaster-related expenses incurred by the fire and
rescue service to the Deputy Director of Emergency Management.
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Tab 3
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
EMERGENCY MEDEVAC SERVICES
VIRGINIA AEROMEDICAL SERVICES ALERT NON-EMER.
ARIES - (Fairfax County Police) (703) 280-0840/WAWAS (703) 830-3105
EAGLE - 1&2 (U.S. Park PD, D.C.) (202) 619-7310/WAWAS (202) 426-6969
LIFEGUARD 10 (Carilion Health Systems) (888) 377-7628 (888) 377-7628
MEDEVAC (Ft. Belvoir) (703) 664-6565 (703) 664-4401
MED-FLIGHT - 1 (VSP-Chesterfield) (800) 468-8892 (804) 674-2089
MED-FLIGHT - 2 (VSP Abington) (800) 433-1028 (703) 466-3188
MED-FLIGHT – 3 (VSP Lynchburg) (800) 552-0962 (434) 582-5115
MEDICAL AIR CARE (INOVA-Fairfax) (800) 258-8181 (703) 698-2930
MED STAR (Com., D.C.) (800) 824-6814 (202) 877-7234
NIGHTINGALE (Norfolk General) (800) 572-4354 (804) 628-2435
986th MEDEVAC (VNG-Richmond) (804) 222-4580 (804) 222-4580
PEGASUS (UVA Charlottesville) (800) 522-1826 (804) 924-9287
CENTRA – Lynchburg (866) 924-7633
NORTH CAROLINA AEROMEDICAL SERVICES
AIRCARE (WFUBMC Winston-Salem) (800) 336-6224 (336) 713-3110
UNC AIRCARE (Chapel Hill) (800) 247-6264 (800) 247-6264
LIFEFLIGHT (Duke Univ. Durham) (800) 362-LIFE (5433) (919) 681-4506
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Virginia Funeral Directors Associations Inc.
Mortuary Disaster Plan Organization
Mission – To develop an efficient and effective management response system in
mass fatality disaster situations to facilitate the preparation, processing, and
release of deceased human remains to the next of kin or family representative.
Organization – The Virginia Funeral Directors Association (VFDA) is responsible
for the statewide coordination of the mortuary activities in the state. VFDA's
Disaster Response Team is comprised of two state coordinators, four regional
coordinators, and seven district coordinators. Each district has a response team
comprised of members who have completed training in the VFDA-approved
program that qualifies them as certified disaster coordinators. The VFDA
response teams will provide support in recovery, evacuation, and identification of
the remains.
The State Medical Examiner's Office is by law responsible for the deceased.
Virginia is divided into four medical examiner districts that include the Northern
Virginia District based in Fairfax, the Western District based in Roanoke, the
Central District based in Richmond, and the Tidewater District based in Norfolk
(Attachment 1).
Concept of Operations – In the event of a mass fatality disaster situation, the
State EOC will contact the State Medical Examiner's Office, who will in turn notify
the Virginia Funeral Directors Association (VFDA). Once contacted by the State
Medical Examiner's Office, the VFDA will activate the Mortuary Response Plan
and response teams. The VFDA Response Teams will operate under the
direction of the District Medical Examiner of the district in which the incident
occurred.
In order to ensure a prompt and professional response, the Virginia Funeral
Directors Association maintains a resource manual of needed supplies,
equipment, and vehicles. If additional resources are necessary to effectively
respond to a disaster, the VFDA Executive Director has emergency purchasing
authority up to a specified limit. The VFDA also has a specially equipped
disaster trailer to assist the State Medical Examiner's Office and other funeral
directors in the state with disaster field response.
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Tab 5 to Emergency Support Function #8
Virginia Medical Examiner Districts
OFFICES OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER
Central District (Richmond) Tidewater (Eastern) District
400 East Jackson Street 830 Southampton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23219-3694 Suite 100
(804) 786-3174 Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 683-8366
Northern District (Manassas) Western District (Roanoke)
10850 Pyramid Place 6600 Northside High School Rd
Suite 121 Roanoke, VA 24019
Manassas, VA 20110 (540) 561-6615
(703) 530-2600
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER
400 East Jackson Street
Richmond, VA 23219-3694
(804) 786-3174
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Emergency Support Function #9 - Search and Rescue
Introduction
Coordinator:
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff and/or his designee will be the
Coordinator of ESF #9.
Purpose:
Provide for coordination and effective use of search and rescue activities to assist
people in potential or actual distress.
Scope:
Communities are susceptible to many different natural and technical hazards that may
result in the damage or collapse of structures within the county. Search and Rescue
must be prepared to respond to emergencies and provide specialized assistance.
Operational actives can include locating, extricating, and providing on site medical
treatment to victims trapped in collapsed structures. Additional, people may be lost,
missing, disoriented, traumatized, or injured in which case the agency must be prepared
to respond to these incidents and implement appropriate tactics to assist those, in
distress or imminent danger.
Primary Agency
Emergency Management
Fire Department
Sheriff’s Department
Police Department
Secondary/Support Agencies
Civil Air Patrol
Volunteer Search and Rescue Groups
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Public Works
GIS Department
Virginia State Police
Policies:
The EOP provides the guidance for managing the acquisition of Search and Rescue
resources;
➢ All requests for Search and Rescue will be submitted to the Pittsylvania
County Emergency Operations Center for coordination, validation, and/or
action;
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➢ Communications will be established and maintained with ESF #5 –
Emergency Management and Virginia Emergency Operations Center to
report and receive assessments and status information;
➢ Will coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies when necessary;
➢ Personnel will stay up to date with procedures through training and
education; and
➢ Search and rescue task forces are considered federal assets under the
Robert T. Stafford Act only when requested for a search and rescue for a
collapsed structure.
Concept of Operations
General:
During a search and rescue operation in an emergency, local fire and law enforcement
departments will assist in the operation. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
providers will also assist with other function to search and rescue as set forth in the
Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squad’s Operation Plan.
Organization:
The Fire Department will, typically, be the primary agency in any SAR operation. EMS,
law enforcement, public works and environmental services will assist when required for
structural evaluation of buildings and structures. The Sheriff’s Department will be the
primary agency in any ground searches. The Department of Public Works,
Environmental Services, and GIS will assist with any equipment, maps, staff, and
vehicles. In a secondary role local law enforcement will assist with perimeter security,
communications, and assistance as required. The Fire Department and EMS will work
in a secondary role to provide medical resources, equipment and expertise.
Actions
➢ Develops and maintains plans and procedures to implement search and
rescue operations in time of emergency;
➢ Provide emergency medical treatment and pre-hospital care to the injured;
➢ Assist with the warning, evacuation and relocation of citizens during a
disaster;
➢ The designated representatives should report to the Emergency Operations
Center (EOC). When necessary assign duties to all personnel;
➢ Follow established procedures in responding to urban search and rescue
incidents; and
➢ Record disaster related expenses.
Responsibilities
➢ Manages search and rescue task force deployment to, employment in, and
redeployment from the affected area;
➢ Coordinates logistical support for search and rescue during field operations;
➢ Develops policies and procedures for effective use and coordination of
search and rescue;
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➢ Provides status reports on search and rescue operations throughout the
affected area; and
➢ Request further assistance from the local jurisdiction and Virginia Department
of Emergency Management for additional resources.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #9
Search and Rescue Resources and Personal
Information maintained by Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department and/or Emergency
Management Office.
Also Angel Search and Rescue could be utilized. Contact is Gary Goodson –
Page 1601 on CECOM Fire & Rescue Paging Channel or call 434-822-5960
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Emergency Support Function #10 - Oil and Hazardous
Materials
THE COMPLETE HAZMAT PLAN IS KEPT UNDER SEPARATE COVER.
Introduction
The local fire department should be contacted immediately and the Fire Chief will likely
assume primary operational control of all hazardous materials incidents. The County Fire
Marshal/Deputy Fire Marshal is the County’s Hazardous Materials Coordinator. The
Coordinator of Emergency Management shall be notified on all hazardous materials
working incidents.
Other departments in the community may provide support to the fire department,
depending on their capabilities.
Scope:
The initial response will be handled by the local fire department.
Other state agencies may be called upon depending on the nature of the incident
The community should determine which departments have the capability to support a
hazard material response.
Primary Agencies:
Fire Department
HAZMAT Department
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Virginia HazMat Response Officers and Teams
Policies:
The community resources as well as its policies and procedures regarding hazardous
material incidents should be reviewed and possibly revised.
➢ Fixed Facilities will report annually under SARA Title III;
➢ Notify the community of the need to evacuate or shelter in place;
➢ Mutual aid agreements will be implemented; and
➢ Establish communications with ESF # 5 and ESF #15.
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Concept of Operations
General:
Organization:
The Local Fire Chief or designee will assume primary operational control of all
hazardous materials incidents.
Mutual aid agreements between the community and the local government will be
implemented.
The local fire chief may request Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s
(VDEM) Regional Hazardous Materials Officer and Hazardous Materials Response
Team .
The fire chief will determine the need to evacuate or shelter in place.
Law enforcement may coordinate the evacuation of the area.
The community’s ESF# 2 and ESF# 15 will coordinate the dissemination of public
information.
Actions/Responsibilities:
➢ Review procedures for hazard material incident.
➢ Develop procedures aimed at minimizing the impact of an unplanned release
of a hazardous material to protect life and property;
➢ Conduct training for personnel in hazardous materials response and
mitigation;
➢ Follow established procedures in responding to hazardous materials
incidents; and
➢ Record expenses
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Emergency Support Function #11 - Agriculture and
Natural Resources
Introduction
Coordinator:
The Pittsylvania County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent will serve as the
Coordinator of ESF #11.
Purpose:
Agriculture and Natural Resources work to address the provision of nutrition assistance;
control and eradication of an outbreak of a highly contagious or economically
devastating animal disease, highly infective plant disease, or economically devastating
plant pest infestation; assurance of food safety and security; and protection of cultural
resources and historic property resources during an incident.
Primary Agencies:
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Virginia Department of Social Services
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Health Department
Red Cross
Local/Regional Food Banks
Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VVOAD)
Federation of Virginia Food Banks
Scope:
Determined based on the community’s capabilities and may include:
➢ Identify food assistance needs;
➢ Obtain appropriate food supplies;
➢ Arrange for transportation of food supplies to the designated area;
➢ Implement an integrated response to an outbreak of highly contagious or
economically devastating animal disease, infective exotic plant disease or an
economically devastating plant pest infestation;
➢ Coordinate with Public Health and Medical Services to ensure that
animal/veterinary/and wildlife issues are supported;
➢ Inspect and verify food safety in distribution and retail sites;
➢ Conduct food borne disease surveillance and field investigations; and
➢ Coordinate appropriate response actions to conserve, rehabilitate, recover,
and restore natural, cultural, and historic properties resources.
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Policies:
➢ Each supporting agency is responsible for managing its assets and resources
after receiving direction from the Department of Social Services;
➢ Actions will be coordinated with agencies responsible for mass feeding;
➢ This ESF will encourage the use of mass feeding as the primary outlet for
disaster food supplies;
➢ Schools and communities may be able to feed affected population for several
days;
➢ Food supplies secured and delivered are for household distribution or
congregate meal service;
➢ Transportation and distribution may be arranged by volunteer organizations;
➢ Priority is given to moving supplies into areas of critical need and then to
areas of moderate need;
➢ Animal depopulation activities and disposal will be conducted as humanely as
possible; and
➢ Ensure food safety.
Concept of Operations
General:
Provide for an integrated response to an outbreak of highly contagious or economically
devastating animal/zoonotic disease, exotic plant disease, or economically devastating
plant or pest infestation.
Ensure the safety and security of the commercial supply of food (meat, poultry and egg
products) following an incident.
Identifies, secures and arranges for the transportation of food to disaster areas.
Protects cultural resources and historic property resources during an incident.
Organization:
The Emergency Manager or Coordinator will determine what tasks are to be completed
and designate the appropriate agency and individuals by title who are responsible for:
➢ Assess damage to facilities and infrastructure;
➢ Assess current food supply of community and determine if safe for human
consumption;
➢ Assess sensitive areas on community, such as plant and animal laboratories,
to ensure secure; and
➢ Conduct inventory of sensitive items, in regard to agriculture and horticulture.
Actions
These items should be based on the community’s capabilities and the type and
magnitude of the emergency event.
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➢ Assist in determining the critical needs of the affected population;
➢ Catalog available resources and locate these resources;
➢ Ensure food is fit for consumption;
➢ Assist and coordinate shipment of food to staging areas;
➢ Work to obtain critical food supplies that are unavailable from existing
inventories;
➢ Identify animal and plant disease outbreaks;
➢ Assist in providing inspection, fumigation, disinfection, sanitation, pest
termination and destruction of animals or articles found to be contaminated or
infected; and,
➢ Proper containment and disposal of contaminated food, animals, and/or
plants.
Responsibilities
➢ Assist with guidance to unaffected areas as to precautions that may be taken
to ensure animal and plant health;
➢ Assist handling and packing of any samples and shipments to the appropriate
research laboratory;
➢ Provides information and recommendations to the Health Department for
outbreak incidents;
➢ Assign veterinary personnel to assist in delivering animal health care and
performing preventative medicine activities;
➢ Participate in subsequent investigations jointly with other law enforcement
agencies;
➢ Assess the operating status of inspected meat, poultry and egg product
processing, distribution, import and retail facilities in the affected area;
➢ Evaluate the adequacy of inspectors, program investigators and laboratory
services relative to the incident;
➢ Assist with establishing logistical links with organizations involved in long-
term congregate meal service; and
➢ Establish need for replacement food products;
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #11
EMERGENCY FOOD CONSUMPTION STANDARDS
Per Person
Food Groups and Food Items per Week Standard
Meat and Meat Alternatives
(red meat, poultry pounds, fish, shellfish, cheese, dry beans, peas, and nuts)
3
Eggs 6
Milk (pints) 7
Cereals and cereal products
(flour including mixes, bakery products, cornmeal, rice, macaroni, and breakfast
cereals)
4
Fruits and vegetables (fresh and frozen) 4
Food fats and oils
(butter, margarine, lard, shortening pound and salad and cooking oils)
0.5
Potatoes (white and sweet) 2
Sugars, syrups, honey, and other sweets 0.5
Total (equivalent pounds per week): 27.0 lbs
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Emergency Support Function #12 - Utilities
Introduction
Coordinator:
The Director of the Pittsylvania County Service Authority will serve as the Coordinator for
ESF #12.
Purpose:
Estimate the impact of energy system outages in the community
Make decisions about closings based on:
➢ Duration of the outage;
➢ If portions of the community are affected or if it the entire community;
➢ Ability to be operational; and
➢ Current weather conditions.
Help to prioritize facilities and infrastructure so that power may be restored or other
energy supplies may be provided in such a way to enable life to be restored to full
capacity as soon as possible.
Scope:
ESF #12 will collect, evaluate, and share information on energy system damage.
Estimate the impact of energy system outages in the community.
Provide information concerning the energy restoration process such as:
➢ Projected schedules;
➢ Percent completion of restoration; and
➢ Determine schedule for reopening facilities.
The incident may impact the community only or it may be part of a larger incident that
impacts the locality or the region.
In the latter cases, the community will follow its plans, policies and procedures, but
ensure that they are also following local and regional plans.
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Primary Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Service Authority
Power Company/Plant Officials
Utility providers
Secondary/Support Agencies:
Local electricians
Out of region power company agencies
Policies:
➢ Provide fuel, power, and other essential resource;
➢ Community will contact the locality and utility providers;
➢ Work with utility providers to set priorities for allocating commodities;
➢ Personnel will stay up to date with procedures through education and training;
➢ Restoration of normal operations at critical facilities will be a priority;
➢ Maintain a list of critical facilities and continuously monitor those to identify
vulnerabilities;
➢ Make decisions concerning closures; and
➢ Community will manage independently, until it needs additional
resources.
Concept of Operations
General:
The supply of electric power to customers may be cut off due to either generation
capacity shortages and/or transmission/distribution limitations.
Generation capacity shortfalls are a result of:
➢ Extreme weather conditions; disruptions to generation facilities.
Other energy shortages (such as natural gas or other petroleum products) may result
from:
➢ Extreme weather;
➢ Strikes;
➢ International embargoes;
➢ Disruption of pipeline system; and
➢ Terrorism.
And can impact transportation and industrial uses.
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Other Impacts:
➢ Sever key energy lifelines;
➢ Constrain supply in impacted areas, or in areas with supply links to impacted
areas; and
➢ Affect transportation, communications, and other lifelines needed for public
health and safety.
There may be widespread and prolonged electric power failures beyond the community.
Without electric power, communications could become interrupted.
Organization:
Pittsylvania County may activate its EOC to:
➢ Provide for the health and safety of individuals affected by the event;
➢ Comply with local and state actions to conserve fuel, if needed;
➢ Coordinate with local government and utility providers to provide energy
emergency information, education, and conservation guidance to the
community;
➢ Coordinate information with local, state, and federal officials and energy;
➢ Suppliers about available energy supply recovery assistance;
➢ Send requests to Pittsylvania County or State EOC for fuel and power
assistance, based on current policy; and
➢ Coordinate with local government if power outage affects an area beyond the
community.
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is the designated commodity manager for
natural gas and electric power. The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
(DMME) is the commodity manager for petroleum products and for solid fuels.
Following a catastrophic disaster, the Virginia Emergency Operations Center
(VEOC), with staff support from SCC and DMME, will coordinate the provision of
emergency power and fuel to affected jurisdictions to support immediate response
operations. They will work closely with federal energy officials (ESF 12), other
Commonwealth support agencies, and energy suppliers and distributors. The
community will identify the providers for each of their energy resources.
Actions:
➢ Identify, quantify, and prioritize the minimum essential supply of fuel and
resources required to ensure continued operation of critical facilities;
➢ Monitor the status of all essential resources to anticipate shortages;
➢ Maintain liaison with fuel distributors and local utility representatives;
➢ Implement local conservation measures;
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➢ Keep the public informed;
➢ Implement procedures for determining need and for the distribution of aid;
➢ Allocate available resources to assure maintenance of essential services;
➢ Consider declaring a local emergency; and
➢ Document expenses.
Responsibilities:
➢ Review plans and procedures. Review procedures for providing lodging and
care for displaced persons (see ESF #6);
➢ In the event of a fuel shortage, establish procedures for local fuel
suppliers/distributors to serve customers referred to them by local
government;
➢ Keep the public informed and aware of the extent of the shortage, the need to
conserve the resource in short supply, and the location and availability of
emergency assistance;
➢ Provide emergency assistance to individuals as required;
➢ Enforce state and local government conservation programs; and
➢ Identifies resources needed to restore energy systems.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #12
Utility Providers
Emergency Numbers
Company Phone # Contact Person
Electric
Dominion Power 1-800-826-1027
American Electric Power 1-800-956-4237
Mecklenburg Electric Coop 1-434-656-1280
Southside Electric Coop 1-436-645-3211 Frank Harris
City of Danville 1-434-799-5259
Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of VA 1-800-543-8911
City of Danville 1-434-799-5284
Telecommunications
Centurylink 1-800-788-1907
Verizon 1-800-773-7911
Fairpoint 1-434-656-2291
Gamewood 1-434-799-2253
Fiber Optic Cable
Verizon 1-877-483-9322
Centurylink 1-877-290-5458
Gamewood 1-434-799-2253
Fairpoint Communications 1-434-656-2291
Mecklenburg Electric Coop 1-434-656-1281
Water
Pittsylvania County Serv. Auth. 1-434-791-3905 Chris Adcock 434-228-0860 or 434-548-8187
Town of Chatham 1-434-432-8153
Town of Gretna 1-434-656-6834
Town of Hurt 1-434-546-5435 Ed Hodges
City of Danville 1-434-799-5284
Waste Water Treatment
Pittsylvania County Serv. Auth. 1-434-791-3905 Chris Adcock 434-228-0860 or 434-548-8187
Town of Chatham 1-434-432-8153
Town of Gretna 1-434-656-6834
Town of Hurt 1-434-324-7251
Solid Waste Disposal
Pittsylvania County Landfill 1-434-432-1530 LJ Burgess 434-250-5230
Hazardous Waste Disposal/First Piedmont
Corp.
1-434-822-7428 Ricky Harris
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Emergency Support Function #13 - Public Safety and
Security
Introduction
Coordinator:
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff and/or his designee will serve as the Coordinator of
ESF# 13.
Propose:
ESF# 13 will identify the particular functions and capabilities for the community.
Several factors may require outside assistance to respond to the event:
➢ Law or regulation may require involvement of state or federal agencies due to
circumstances of the event (E. G. a terrorist event); and
➢ If the community is impacted by a larger event that affects the local or
regional area.
Primary Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department
Support Agencies:
Virginia State Police Department
Emergency medical care
Pittsylvania County PIO
Pittsylvania County Communications Center
Scope:
ESF #13 responds to an emergency in the community using existing procedures.
Examples:
➢ Maintain law and order;
➢ Coordinate public warning public warning;
➢ Provide security of community facilities;
➢ Control traffic under normal conditions;
➢ Control traffic control for special events or disruptive incidents;
➢ Provide security of unsafe areas or potential crime scenes;
➢ Assist with evacuation of buildings or the entire community; and
➢ Provide security if the community opens a shelter.
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Identify the full scope of response activities that ESF #13 could provide
Policies:
➢ The community’s plan will be coordinated with the Pittsylvania County EOP
pursuant to Code of Virginia;
➢ Law enforcement will coordinate the response with other ESFs on community
based on the details of the events;
➢ The community will have appropriate MOUs and Mutual Aid agreements; and
➢ The Emergency Operations Plan and the incident command staff may
become subordinate if other organizations are called upon.
Concept of Operations
General:
Describe the sequence of events of responding to an event
Existing procedures in the form of department directives may provide the basis for a law
enforcement response in times of emergency.
The Pittsylvania County Communications Center is the point of contact for the receipt of
all warnings and notification of actual or impending emergencies or disasters.
Organization:
➢ The Sheriff’s Department will utilize their normal communications networks
during disasters;
➢ Designate areas that need to be evacuated;
➢ Provide traffic control and security; and
➢ Coordinate with local law enforcement if the event exceeds the local
capability.
Actions/Responsibilities
➢ Maintain police intelligence capability to alert government agencies and the
public to potential threats;
➢ Develop strategies to effectively address special emergency situations that
may require distinct law enforcement procedures, such as civil disorders,
hostage taking, weapons of mass destruction, terrorist situations, and bomb
treats/detonations;
➢ Test primary communications systems and arrange for alternate systems, if
necessary;
➢ Assist with the implementation of the evacuation procedures for the
threatened areas, if necessary;
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➢ Provide traffic and crowd control as required;
➢ Provide security and law enforcement to critical facilities;
➢ Implement existing mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions, if
necessary;
➢ Document expenses;
➢ Coordinates backup support from other areas;
➢ Initial warning and alerting;
➢ Security of emergency site, evacuated areas, shelter areas, vital facilities and
supplies;
➢ Traffic control;
➢ Evacuation and access control of threatened areas; and
➢ Assist the Health Department with identification of the dead.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - LAW ENFORCEMENT
1. Normal Operations
Develop and maintain plans to provide for effective law enforcement, prompt warning
and evacuation, traffic and crowd control, search and rescue, and the security of vital
facilities and supplies.
a. Identify essential facilities and develop procedures to provide for their security and
continued operation in time of emergency.
b. Develop procedures for promptly warning the public of an emergency, using any
means necessary and available (i.e., telephone, public address systems, knocking
on doors.).
c. Develop procedures for warning and evacuating residents with special needs
(elderly, handicapped, etc.) Anticipate and resolve problems associated with these
population groups such as evacuating nursing homes and schools. The Sheriff’s
Office will handle the jail.
d. Identify potential evacuation routes in the event of a major emergency situation.
e. Develop strategies to effectively address special emergency situations that may
require distinct law enforcement procedures, such as civil disorders, hostage or
terrorist situations, and bomb threats or detonations.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area.
a. Review and update plans and procedures.
(1) Assign emergency duties and provide specialized training as needed.
(2) Delineate the specific areas that may need to be evacuated and designate
evacuation routes.
b. Alert personnel to standby status.
c. Begin to keep records of all expenses incurred and continue for the duration of the
emergency.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
(1) Alert all personnel and special facilities, as required.
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(2) Test primary communications systems and arrange for alternate systems, if
necessary.
(3) Implement evacuation procedures for the threatened areas, if necessary.
Instruct evacuees to bring one change of clothes, medicine, baby food, sleeping
bags, and other supplies, as required.
(4) Provide traffic and crowd control, as required.
(5) Implement the necessary security at the emergency site, evacuated areas, vital
facilities, shelter areas, and supplies.
(6) Begin recording disaster-related expenses.
b. Response Phase
Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and property.
(1) Effect evacuation, as required.
(2) Secure the emergency site, evacuated areas, vital facilities, and supplies.
(3) Continue to provide traffic and crowd control.
(4) Continue to warn the public and assist with providing protective action guidance.
(5) Conduct search and rescue operations, as required.
(6) Implement existing mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions, if necessary.
4. Recovery
a. Continue to provide traffic and crowd control, as well as the necessary security.
b. Complete the necessary post-emergency investigations while continuing to maintain
law and order within the county. Assist in state and federal investigation as
necessary.
c. Support cleanup and recovery operations as required.
d. Assist with identification of the dead, if necessary.
e. Assist with damage assessment.
f. Complete disaster-related expense records for services provided and within your
control and submit to the Coordinator.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #13
ENTRY PERMIT TO ENTER RESTRICTED AREAS
1. Reason for entry (if scientific research, specify objectives, location, length of
time needed for study, methodology, qualifications, sponsoring party, NSF
grant number and date on separate page). If contractor/agent--include name
of contractual resident party, attach evidence of right of interest in destination.
Resident: Purpose.
2. Name, address, and telephone of applicant, organization, university, sponsor,
or media group. Also contact person if questions should arise.
3. Travel (fill out applicable sections; if variable call information to dispatcher for
each entry)
Method of Travel (vehicle, aircraft)
Description of Vehicle/Aircraft Registration
Route of Travel if by Vehicle
Destination by legal location or landmark/E911 address
Alternate escape route if different from above
4. Type of 2-way radio system to be used and your base station telephone
number we can contact in emergency (a CB radio or radio telephone will not
be accepted). Resident: cellular or home number.
Entry granted into hazard area.
Authorizing Signature _________________________________Date
_____________
The conditions for entry are attached to and made a part of this permit. Any violation of the
attached conditions for entry can result in revocation of this permit.
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The Waiver of Liability is made a part of and attached to this permit. All
persons entering the closed area under this permit must sign the Waiver of
Liability before entry.
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Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #13
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
(TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH APPLICATION FORM)
I, the undersigned, hereby understand and agree to the requirements stated in
the application form and in the safety regulations and do further understand that I am
entering a (high) hazard area with full knowledge that I do so at my own risk and I do
hereby release and discharge the federal government, the Commonwealth of Virginia
and all its political subdivisions, their officers, agents and employees from all liability for
any damages or losses incurred while within the Closed Area.
I understand that the entry permit is conditioned upon this waiver. I understand that no
public agency shall have any duty to attempt any search and rescue efforts on my behalf
while I am in the Closed or Restricted Area.
Signatures of applicant and members of his field party Date
Print full name first, then sign.
________________________________________________________ ___________
I have read and understand the above waiver of liability
_________________________________________________________ ___________
I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
_______________________________________________________ ___________
I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
_______________________________________________________ __________
I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
_________________________________________________________ ___________
I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
_________________________________________________________ _______
I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
_________________________________________________________ ___________
I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
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Tab 3 to Emergency Support Function #13
Law Enforcement Resources
I. Sheriff's Department
A. Personnel:
Road Deputies 33 + 9 Supervisory Deputies
Investigators 16 + 2 Supervisors
School Resource 5
Jailers 29 + 6 Supervisors
Court Security 7
Jail Medical 3
Cooks 2
Secretaries/Administrative 9
Other 5
Equipment and Facilities:
Marked cars Forensic van
Unmarked cars Inmate Transport van
4-wheel drive vehicles SWAT van
II. County Animal Control Department
A. Personnel: 3 officers
B. Equipment and Facilities:
radio-equipped 4-wheel drive trucks
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Emergency Support Function #14 – Long Term Recovery
Introduction
Coordinator:
The County Director of Economic Development will serve as the Coordinators of ESF
#14.
Purpose:
To facilitate both short term and long term recovery following a disaster. The recovery
process begins with an impact analysis of the incident and support for available
programs and resources and to coordinate programs to assist in the comprehensive
economic, social, and physical recovery and reconstruction of the community impacted
by the emergency.
Scope:
The full scope of ESF# 14 should be based on the community’s resources, capabilities,
and community master plans.
Primary Agencies:
Economic Development Office
Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Planning Department
Code and Zoning Office
Policies:
➢ ESF #14 will begin the recovery process for any disaster with the
implementation of short-term disaster relief programs by non-
governmental organizations and federal and state programs authorized
by a presidential declaration of major disaster;
➢ The initiatives of the Governor and the Economic Crisis Strike Force will be
tailored for the needs of the impacted communities and will utilize new and
existing programs;
➢ Long-term recovery and mitigation efforts are forward-looking and market-
based, focusing on permanent restoration of infrastructure, housing, and the
local economy, with attention to mitigation of future impacts of a similar
nature, when feasible; and
➢ Federal agencies may be requested to continue to provide recovery
assistance under independent authorities to the state and local governments;
the private sector; and individuals, while coordinating activities and
assessments of need for additional assistance.
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Concept of Operations
General:
Existing procedures or directives may provide the basis for short or long – term planning
operations.
Organization:
➢ The Governor will determine the need for high-level oversight of the
process of reconstruction and redevelopment of the impacted area;
➢ The Governor may activate the Economic Crisis Strike Force (ECSF), led by
the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, to organize and direct redevelopment
activities;
➢ The Governor and the Secretary of Commerce and Trade will determine the
mission and scope of the Economic Crisis Strike Force based on the sectors
of the community that need redevelopment or reconstruction – such as
infrastructure, economic structure, human services or special accountability
issues;
➢ The strategy for long-term recovery should encompass, but not be limited to,
land use, public safety, housing, public services, transportation services,
education; AND
➢ The ECSF will establish the organization, plan the strategies, and oversee
the efforts to accomplish the mission.
Actions/Responsibilities
➢ Partner with disaster recovery agencies to implement recovery programs;
➢ Coordinate the state’s participation in recovery operations with FEMA, SBA
and other federal agencies co-located in the Joint Field Office or other
command center;
➢ Develop a recovery strategy that addresses, but is not limited to,
infrastructure (land-use, transportation, housing, public services), economic
development, and human services (public health, medical care, behavioral
health services);
➢ Advise on the recovery implications of response activities and coordinate the
transition from response to recovery in field operations;
➢ Identify appropriate Federal programs and agencies to support
implementation of the long-term community recovery plan, ensure
coordination, and identify gaps in resources available;
➢ Avoid duplication of assistance, coordinate to the extent possible program
application processes and planning requirements to streamline assistance,
and identify and coordinate resolution of policy and program issues, and;
➢ Determine and identify responsibilities for recovery activities.
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Emergency Support Function #15 – External Affairs
Introduction
Coordinator:
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff and/or his designee (PIO Officer) will serve as the
Coordinator of ESF #15.
Purpose:
Provide for efficient and coordinated continuous flow of timely information and
instructions to the public using all available communications media prior to, during, and
following an emergency or disaster.
Scope:
Provide emergency public information actions before, during, and following any
emergency. Potential public information response could involve personnel from all
jurisdictions, organizations, agencies, and areas within the affected area.
Primary Agency:
Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office
Emergency Communications Center
Emergency Manager
Secondary/Support Agencies
Local Television/Radio Stations
Local Newspaper
Concept of Operations
General:
The Public Information Office is responsible for providing the community with information
on impending or existing emergencies, to include immediate protective actions they
should take such as sheltering or evacuation.
A Joint Information Center (JIC) may be activated, if the situation warrants. The JIC will
likely be at an off-site location. Agencies involved will staff telephones and coordinate
media activities under the supervision of the EPIO.
All agencies and organizations are responsible for providing the PIO with appropriate
timely information about the incident and actions needed to save lives and protect
property.
Organization:
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A Public Affairs Officer may be appointed to serve as the primary communities ESF #15
coordinator. Other community officials will serve within the JIC.
Additionally, the community will establish a Community Relations (CR) plan which will
include incident specific guidance and objectives at the beginning of the incident.
Conducting the CR function is a joint responsibility between community, local, state, and
federal personnel. The composition of field teams should involved a variety of university
personnel, such as facility, staff, administrator, students, and local community members.
These teams assist in the rapid dissemination of information, to identify unmet needs, to
establish an ongoing dialogue and information exchange, and to facilitate collaborative
community, local, state, and federal planning and mutual disaster recovery support.
Responsibilities/Actions:
➢ Develop standard operations procedures (SOPs) to carry out the public
information function;
➢ Develop and conduct public information programs for community/citizen
awareness of potential disasters, as well as personal protection measures for
each hazards present;
➢ Develop Rumor Control Procedures;
➢ Prepare advance copies of emergency information packages for release
through the news media during actual emergencies;
➢ Brief local news media personnel, community officials, local, state, and
federal agencies on External Affairs policies, plans, and procedures;
➢ Maintain current lists of radio stations, televisions stations, cable companies,
websites, and newspapers to be utilized for public information releases;
➢ Maintain support agreements and liaison arrangements with other agencies
and the new media, if needed;
➢ Maintain arrangements to provide a briefing room for the media in the vicinity
of the EOC or at the location of the disaster;
➢ Coordinate with VDEM PIO, Governor’s Press Secretary and the Secretary of
Public Safety to prepare initial press releases;
➢ Assist with the preparation/transmission of EAS messages, if needed;
➢ Disseminate news releases and daily Situation Reports from the State EOC
via the agency’s website;
➢ Disseminate information to elected officials through the legislative liaison
function;
➢ Establish, with assistance from VDEM and other agencies, the Virginia Public
Inquiry Center for the general public to call for information;
➢ Monitor the media to insure accuracy of information and correct inaccurate as
quickly as possible;
➢ Plan and organize news conferences with the Governors staff, if necessary;
➢ Provide information to the public about available community disaster relief
assistance and mitigation programs;
➢ Coordinate efforts to provide information to public officials, and;
➢ Facilitate communications between the public and other agency officials to
ensure that affected people have access and knowledge about benefits for
which they may be eligible.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIONS - EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Normal Operations
a. Establish a working arrangement between the Deputy Director of Emergency
Management, the local EOC, and local radio stations and newspapers.
b. Encourage local newspapers to periodically publish general information about
those specific hazards, which are most likely to occur, such as flooding and
industrial accidents. Emphasize citizen response and protective action.
c. Prepare and provide general information as appropriate to special groups
such as the visually impaired, the elderly, etc.
2. Increased Readiness
A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area.
a. Monitor national and state level news coverage of the situation (if applicable).
b. Prepare locally unique, supplementary public information news releases and
keep them updated to reflect the current emergency situation.
c. Evaluate the situation. Consider putting out news releases when there is a
public "need to know." The content should be coordinated with adjacent
jurisdictions and the State EOC.
3. Emergency Operations
a. Mobilization Phase
Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale mitigation and preparedness
activities.
(1) After coordination with the State EOC, time permitting, the Deputy Director
will begin to disseminate emergency public information via news releases to
the local news media.
(2) If necessary, designate a phone number and personnel to handle citizen
inquiries.
(3) Assure the availability of back-up generators at local EAS radio stations.
(4) Maintain a record of all expenses throughout the emergency.
b. Response Phase
Disaster strikes. An emergency response is required to protect lives and
property.
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(1) Develop accurate and complete information regarding incident cause, size,
current situation, and resources committed.
(2) Continue to keep the public informed of the situation and of recommended
protective actions.
4. Recovery
a. Continue to keep the public informed concerning local recovery operations.
b. Assist the Health Department in disseminating public health notices, if
necessary.
c. Assist state and federal officials in disseminating information concerning
relief assistance
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #15
EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION RESOURCES
Contact/Telephone
Newspapers
Danville Register & Bee 434-793-2311
Lynchburg News & Advance 434-385-5440
Radio Stations
WBTM-AM 1330 434-793-4111
WDVA-AM 1250 434-797-1250
WILA-AM 1580 434-792-2133
WAKG-FM 103.3 434-797-4290
WMNA-FM 106.3 434-656-1234
TV Stations
WDBJ, Roanoke, Channel 7 540-344-7000
WSLS, Roanoke, Channel 10 540-981-9126
WSET, Lynchburg, Channel 13 434-528-1313
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Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #15
Emergency Public Information
PIO Prearranged Messages
Release or Spill
(No explosion or fire)
1. Local - Public Information Notification of an Incident (Fire and/or Explosion Imminent)
At (a.m./p.m.) today, an incident/accident occurred on ____
(hwy/street). Certain dangerous materials have been spilled/leaked/released from a tank
car/truck. Due to the toxicity of material released to the atmosphere, all traffic on
(hwy/street) is being rerouted via _ (hwy/intersection) until further notice.
Due to the possibility of an explosion and major fire, all residents living within ___ feet of
the site are urged to leave immediately and report to (school, church, etc.).
Follow directions given by emergency workers, State Police, or Police Department.
You will be notified when it is safe to return to your homes. Stay tuned to this station for
additional information/instructions.
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Tab 3 to Emergency Support Function #15
Emergency Public Information
PIO Prearranged Messages
(FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION IMMINENT)
2. Local - Public Information Notification of an Incident (Fire and/or Explosion Imminent)
At (a.m./p.m.) today, an accident occurred on ________________ (hwy/railroad)
at (location). All traffic on
(hwy) is being rerouted via (hwy/intersection) until further notice.
Due to the possibility of an explosion and major fire, all residents living within ___ feet of
the site are urged to leave immediately and report to _____________________(school,
church, etc.).
Follow directions given by emergency workers, State Police, or Police Department.
You will be notified when it is safe to return to your homes. Stay tuned to this station for
additional information/instructions.
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Tab 4 to Emergency Support Function #15
Emergency Public Information
Health Advisory for Shelter Centers
DATE:
TO: All Primary Care Facilities in County
FROM: (Name of Health Director)
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
SUBJECT: Health Risks resulting from (event, site, and date)
The __________________________ at ___________________________
EVENT SITE
in Pittsylvania County on _______________ released chemical particles into the
DATE
environment in concentrations sufficient to cause health problems in some persons.
Individuals suffering with chronic respiratory conditions, the elderly, infants and young
children, and other individuals highly sensitive to air pollutants are at increased risk.
Although precautions were taken, it is possible that some residents in the area may
experience symptoms which are characteristic of over exposure to these chemicals.
Exposure to _________________ __________________ should be considered
LIST CHEMICALS INVOLVED
with patients experiencing
_______________________________________________________________
LIST SYMPTOMS
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________________.
In addition to specific information on patient’s medical condition and treatment,
record specific information related to the incident, such as: patients’ location when
exposed to contaminants, estimated distance of that location from
________________________________________________________________,
LOCATION OF RELEASE
and estimated time of onset of symptoms. Report incidents to the Pittsylvania County
Department of Health.
For additional information, contact Pittsylvania County Department of Health at
434-799-5190.
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Tab 5 to Emergency Support Function #15
Emergency Public Information
EVACUATION ASSEMBLY CENTERS
DATE:
TO: Medical Aid Station
Evacuation Assembly Center
FROM: (Name of Health Director)
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
SUBJECT: Health Risks resulting from (event, site, and date)
The __________________________ at ___________________________
EVENT SITE
in Pittsylvania County on _______________ released chemical particles into the
DATE
environment in concentrations sufficient to cause health problems in some persons.
Individuals suffering with chronic respiratory conditions, the elderly, infants and young
children, and other individuals highly sensitive to air pollutants are at increased risk.
Although precautions were taken, it is possible that some residents in the area may
experience symptoms which are characteristic of over exposure to these chemicals.
Exposure to _________________ __________________ should be considered
LIST CHEMICALS INVOLVED
with patients experiencing
_______________________________________________________________
LIST SYMPTOMS
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________________.
In addition to specific information on patient’s medical condition and treatment,
record specific information related to the incident, such as: patients’ location when
exposed to contaminants, estimated distance of that location from
________________________________________________________________,
LOCATION OF RELEASE
and estimated time of onset of symptoms. Report incidents to the Pittsylvania County
Department of Health.
For additional information, contact Pittsylvania County Department of Health at
434-799-5190.
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Tab 6 to Emergency Support Function #15
Emergency Public Information
Health Advisory for Physicians
DATE:
TO: All Primary Care Physicians Serving City of Danville
FROM: (Name of Health Director)
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
SUBJECT: Health Risks Resulting from (event, site, and date)
The __________________________ at ___________________________
EVENT SITE
in Pittsylvania County on _______________ released chemical particles into the
DATE
environment in concentrations sufficient to cause health problems in some persons.
Individuals suffering with chronic respiratory conditions, the elderly, infants and young
children, and other individuals highly sensitive to air pollutants are at increased risk.
Although precautions were taken, it is possible that some residents in the area may
experience symptoms which are characteristic of over exposure to these chemicals.
Exposure to _________________ __________________ should be considered
LIST CHEMICALS INVOLVED
with patients experiencing
_______________________________________________________________
LIST SYMPTOMS
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________________.
In addition to specific information on patient’s medical condition and treatment,
record specific information related to the incident, such as: patients’ location when
exposed to contaminants, estimated distance of that location from
________________________________________________________________,
LOCATION OF RELEASE
and estimated time of onset of symptoms. Report incidents to the Pittsylvania County
Department of Health.
For additional information, contact Pittsylvania County Department of Health at
434-799-5190.
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Tab 7 to Emergency Support Function #15
Emergency Public Information
Health Advisory for Primary Health Care Facilities
The __________________________ at ___________________________
EVENT SITE
in Pittsylvania County on _______________ released chemical particles into the
DATE
environment in concentrations sufficient to cause health problems in some persons.
Individuals suffering with chronic respiratory conditions, the elderly, infants and young
children, and other individuals highly sensitive to air pollutants are at increased risk.
Although precautions were taken, it is possible that some residents in the area may
experience symptoms which are characteristic of over exposure to these chemicals.
Exposure to _________________ __________________ should be considered
LIST CHEMICALS INVOLVED
with patients experiencing
_______________________________________________________________
LIST SYMPTOMS
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________________.
In addition to specific information on patient’s medical condition and treatment,
record specific information related to the incident, such as: patients’ location when
exposed to contaminants, estimated distance of that location from
________________________________________________________________,
LOCATION OF RELEASE
and estimated time of onset of symptoms. Report incidents to the Pittsylvania County
Department of Health.
For additional information, contact Pittsylvania County Department of Health at
434-799-5190.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION CHECKLIST
CHECK PLANS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE MEDIA
1. Designate a public information team, which includes a public information officer
and at least two backups.
Appoint a public information team to avoid conflicts in official statements that
could result in confusion, panic, or public outcry about the mishandling of the
incident. The Deputy Director/Spokesperson should be experienced in
dealing with the media and familiar with the community’s emergency
response plans.
2. Evaluate media capabilities
Ascertain the status of the capabilities of the local media to reach the public.
Identify alternate sources of public information. Throughout the incident
monitor media activities and messages.
3. Establish a media center
Designate a single media center to manage the press proactively and to keep
them apprised of the ongoing situation. Conduct hourly media briefings.
Make the media center close enough to the scene for media to get pictures
but far enough away to avoid any interference with the command center.
4. Coordinate and receive approval from the local EOC for all news releases.
Establish an approval process for press releases so as they are formulated,
they are routed through the CEO and coordinated with affected agencies.
Particular care must be given with evacuation and return announcements.
5. Other public information concerns
Search and Rescue Incidents
Brief family members before the media. Family members need special
attention.
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Establish an “air exclusionary zone” because media helicopters can
sometimes cause problems with incidents.
6. If appropriate, designate a CPCS-2 station (alternate key station).
Exhibit 9 to Functional Annex E
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(Continued)
7. List the emergency situation in which your local EAS Operational Area would be
activated (e.g., tornadoes, flash floods, earthquakes, heavy snows, industrial
explosions, power failures, civil disorders, toxic gas discharges). Local EBBS
activation may be requested in response to:
a. Severe weather warning from the National Weather Service (e.g., severe
thunderstorms or tornado warnings).
b. Flash floods
c. Earthquakes
d. Toxic gas discharges
e. Imminent explosion
f. Civil disorders
g. Radiological emergency
h. Any emergency situation where the immediate dissemination of information is
likely to result in the savings of lives.
8. Organizations (e.g., National Weather Services, local Emergency Management,
local government, public safety, etc.) that should be responsible for requesting
EAS activation on the local level for your operational area include:
National Weather Service (Blacksburg) ......................... (800) 221-2856
Virginia State Police ...................................................... (804) 674-2000
State Office of Emergency Services (Radiological) ....... (804) 674-2400
Local activation by county governments is to be coordinated through the
Virginia Department of Emergency Management. VDEM has expertise and
facilities to determine the extent of an emergency and to determine whether
activation of EAS is advisable.
9. Authentication will be by code word. In the interest of expediting activation,
no authentication will be deemed necessary if, in the judgment of the
individual receiving the activation request, there is sufficient collaborative
evidence to indicate the validity of the request. In all cases, the final authority
to activate rests with the management of the evolved broadcast facilities.
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
LOCAL AREA STATE RELAY CONTACT PHONE NO.
Danville/South Boston WAKG-FM Johnny Cole 434-572-2988
The Danville / South Boston Local Area is:
51037 Charlotte
51590 Danville
51143 Pittsylvania
51083 Halifax
Roanoke Extended WVTF-FM J. J. Largen 540-774-9200
The Roanoke Extended Local Area is:
51089 Henry
51155 Pulaski
51141 Patrick
51071 Giles
51690 Martinsville
51045 Craig
51067 Franklin Co.
51121 Montgomery
51063 Floyd
51161 Roanoke Co.
51750 Radford
51775 Salem
51023 Botetourt
51019 Bedford Co.
51031 Campbell
51680 Lynchburg
51011 Appomattox
51009 Amherst
51530 Buena Vista
51678 Lexington
51163 Rockbridge
51580 Covington
51005 Allegheny
51560 Clifton Forge
51107 Bath
51091 Highland
51770 Roanoke City
51515 Bedford City
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EAS Checklist
PROCEDURES FOR OFFICIALS ACTIVATING EAS
1. Request activation of the EAS facilities through the appropriate telephone number(s)
using your prearranged authentication procedures.
2. Work out broadcast details (i.e., live or recorded, immediate or delayed) with
broadcast station personnel.
3. The following format is recommended:
a. This is Name/Title of Organization with a request to activate the Virginia
Emergency Broadcast System. I authenticate as follows: (Initiate Authentication
Procedures).
b. Describe the nature of the emergency.
c. Provide instructions or message to the public.
d. List actions being taken by state/or local governments(s) or other
organizations(s).
4. Keep telephone line open if necessary.
5. Issue Virginia EAS termination.
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Emergency Support Function #16 – Military Support
Introduction
Purpose:
Emergency Support Function (ESF) #16 – Military Affairs is to assist and provide Military
Support (Virginia National Guard) in times of a major or catastrophic disaster, and/or civil
unrest.
Primary Agency:
Department of Military Affairs – Virginia National Guard
Secondary/Support Agencies
None
Concept of Operations
General:
The Virginia National Guard, when directed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, can employ Virginia National Guard personnel, equipment, and resources,
through appropriate commanders, to assist civil authorities.
The Virginia National Guard will provide Military Support to Civil Authorities in
accordance with the existing Virginia National Guard Operation Plan for Military Support
to Civil Authorities.
Organization:
The Virginia National Guard is a support agency for the other Emergency Support
Functions located in the Emergency Operations Center.
Responsibilities
➢ Provide Emergency Coordination Officer Representative on the State
Emergency Response Team; and
➢ Provide Military Support to civil authorities on a mission request basis, within
the Virginia National Guard’s capability, and within the limitations of existing
State law, military regulations, and the applicable Governor’s Executive
Order.
Policies:
In accordance with existing National Guard Bureau Regulations, it is understood that the
primary responsibility for disaster relief shall be with the community.
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Emergency Support Function #17 – Donations and
Volunteer Management
Introduction
Coordinator:
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will serve as the Coordinator of ESF #17.
Purpose:
ESF # 17 – Donations and Volunteer Management describes the coordinating process
used to ensure the most efficient and effective utilization of unaffiliated volunteers and
unsolicited donated goods during a disaster or emergency situation.
Scope:
Donations and volunteer services in this section refer to unsolicited goods and
unaffiliated volunteer services.
Primary Agency:
Emergency Management
Secondary/Support Agencies
Cert Teams
American Red Cross (ARC)
Salvation Army
Faith based organizations
Department of Social Services
God’s Pit Crew
Policies:
Community officials, in conjunction and coordination with VVOAD, have the primary
responsibility for the management, organization, storage, and distribution of unsolicited
donated goods. They must also have a plan in place to cope with self-deployed
volunteers.
The donation and volunteer management process must be organized and coordinated in
such a way to ensure that the affected community is able to take full advantage of the
appropriate types and amounts of the donated materials and volunteers in a manner that
precludes interference with or hampering of other emergency operations.
The Coordinating official or agency will also:
➢ Coordinate with other agencies to ensure goods and resources are used
effectively;
➢ Looks principally to those organizations with established volunteer and
donation management structures;
➢ Encourages cash donations, as the best assistance for helping affected
population; and
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➢ Encourages the use of existing nongovernmental organizational volunteer
and donations resources before seeking governmental assistance.
Concept of Operations
General:
Volunteer and Donations Management operations may include, but not limited to the
following:
➢ Volunteer and/or Donations Coordinator;
➢ Phone Bank/Contact Center;
➢ Effective liaison with other emergency support functions, local, state, and
federal officials;
➢ Check for existing MOA and/or MOU;
➢ Facility Management;
➢ Organization and Distribution of goods, services, and resources;
➢ Pre-selecting and identifying locations for storage and distribution; and
➢ Perform Record Keeping, to include monetary financial tracking and
procurement, if need be.
Donated Goods Management Function:
➢ Officials, in conjunction with VVOAD, are responsible for developing donation
management plans and managing the flow of donated goods during the
emergency time-frame;
➢ Communicate what is needed in the disaster area – cash, goods, and/or
services; and
➢ Know how to transport donations to drop-off site, storage, and distribution
areas.
Volunteer Management Function:
➢ Management of unaffiliated volunteers requires a cooperative effort between
community officials, local, and community-based organizations;
➢ Community officials, in conjunction with VVOAD, are responsible for
developing plans that address the management, organization, and staffing of
unaffiliated volunteers during the emergency;
➢ Organize and maintain a database to track volunteer’s names, address,
contact information, hours worked, and specialty;
➢ Ensure that agencies and organizations accept and manage their own
staff/volunteers;
➢ Provide equal access for volunteers to affect community and other agencies;
and
➢ Identify individuals with specific talents, skills, or training such as doctors,
nurses, communication specialists, and utilize them accordingly.
Organization:
Officials will identify several sites and facilities that will be used to receive, process, and
distribute unsolicited donated goods. Necessary staff, equipment, communications,
resources, and security will be provided by the community and by other volunteer
organizations as needed.
Officials will coordinate the disaster relief (and develop either an MOU and/or MOA with
neighboring communities) actions of quasi-public and volunteer relief organizations. This
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is necessary to insure maximum effectiveness of relief operations and to avoid
duplication of effort and services. American Red Cross officials should coordinate
operations for providing food, clothing, and shelter to the affect victims.
Standard operating procedures will be developed to address the screening, processing,
training, and assignments of volunteers who arrive following the disaster or emergency.
The service to which personnel are assigned will determine the necessary training.
Individuals already possessing a specialized skill or trait should be assigned duties that
allow for the maximum benefit of their skills and/or traits. Each individual volunteer will
be registered, and a log will be maintained of hours worked. Accurate record keeping is
an essential function that must be completed on an hourly or daily basis, depending on
degree of involvement.
Responsibilities
➢ Identify potential sites and facilities such as churches, warehouses,
gymnasiums, etc. to manage donated goods and services being channeled
into the disaster area;
➢ Identify the necessary support requirements to ensure the prompt
establishment and operations of facilities and sites;
➢ Assign the tasks of coordinating auxiliary manpower and material resources;
➢ Develop procedures for recruiting, registering and utilizing manpower and
materials;
➢ Develop a critical resource list and procedures for acquisition in time of crisis;
➢ Identify a list of special materials needed, such as medical supplies for
special needs population, formula for infants, insulin, and so forth;
➢ Develop procedures for the management, organization, storage, and
distribution of donated goods and items;
➢ Develop and maintain MOU/MOA/Mutual Aid Agreements;
➢ Assist with emergency operations, if requested;
➢ Assign volunteers to tasks that best utilize their skills and experience;
➢ Develop and maintain a data-base to track individual volunteers and financial
contributions, as well as developing and maintaining a database of received
goods;
➢ Develop and staff a “Donations Hot-Line” for individuals with questions
concerning donations and volunteering; and
➢ Compile and submit records for all disaster-related events.
Direction, Control, and Coordination
Pittsylvania County Department of Public Works will be the lead agency.
Donations Management and Distribution Coordinator will be God’s Pit Crew
(http://www.thegodspitcrew.org/) . Their offices are located in the City of Danville at
2499 North Main Street but operations would be set up in Pittsylvania County at of the
Industrial Parks Buildings owned by the County.
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Tab 1: Volunteer and Donations Management Annex
Volunteer Registration Form
Name:
Address:
Contact Number(s):
Email:
Organization, if applicable:
Skills or Specialized service:
Estimated length of service:
Special equipment needed to perform service:
Languages Known:
Verbal Y/N
Written Y/N
Read Y/N
Emergency Contact
Name/Number:
Assigned Location:
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Tab 2: Volunteer and Donations Management Annex
Donation Sites
Donation sites will be determined at the time of need and would be set up in buildings
owned by Pittsylvania County in the Industrial Parks.
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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
Between GOD’S PIT CREW, INC.
And PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, VIRGINIA
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Statement of Understanding (SOU) between God’s Pit Crew, Inc.
(GPC) and the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, Virginia (County) is to establish
an GPC-County partnership for the management of donated goods and services within
the County and in accordance with this agreement.
2. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
LOCATING AND ACCESSING A POSSIBLE WAREHOUSE: The County agrees to use
its resources to help identify and obtain adequate warehouse facilities. If the warehouse
facility is on government-controlled property, GPC personnel (including volunteer
workers), and all inbound and outbound delivery vehicles, will be granted 24/7 access to
such facilities, and any required property access passes or badges will be provided to all
personnel and vehicles approved by the Coordinator of Emergency Management, or
designee. At any facility not on government property, GPC would be responsible for
granting access privileges.
ITEMS TO BE PROVIDED BY GOD’S PIT CREW, AS REQUIRED:
Warehouse facilities, 22,000 square feet estimated minimum.
Utilities and telephone service (4 voice lines (with 4-line phones), 1 FAX line minimum).
Voice lines to be in a “hunt group”, to provide “roll-over” when a dialed line is busy.
High-speed Internet connection for access to web-based inventory system (minimum 4
access points, or adequate secured wireless access).
Forklifts (propane only) and fuel (4 minimum) with maintenance and fuel support (with
on-site propane tank rack and 6 spare tanks minimum).
Pallet jacks (6 minimum), dock plates (2 minimum), hand trucks (6 minimum).
Pallets (200 minimum), stretch wrap (50 rolls minimum to start).
Boxes (approximately 20” l x 20” w x 13” h) (Estimated 2000 to start).
Packaging tape (125 rolls to start) and dispensers (5).
Dumpster service (1 - 20 cu yard minimum), with “on demand” pick-up service.
Trucks (1 cargo van, 2-24’ straight-body trucks (with lift gates preferred), fuel, insurance,
and maintenance), for the delivery of goods to emergency distribution sites and/or
survivors.
Tables, 25 ea, approximately 30” w x 8’ l, and chairs (20). (Tables can be 4’ x 8’ x ¾”
plywood supported by 6 saw horses per sheet.)
Computers (with MS Office professional) (5) and printers (3) with ink and paper.
(Networking of computers, printers, FAX, and copier is preferred)
Copier (1) and FAX machine (1) with paper and toner/ink.
Desks and chairs (4 each)
File Cabinets (4-drawer), locking (with keys) (2 ea).
Supplies (paper, pens, markers, box knives, clip boards, etc)
Golf Carts (for warehouses over 200,000 square feet) (3)
Paper products, etc required for restrooms.
Janitorial supplies, trash cans, etc
GPC is willing to use its equipment, as available, to help meet the above requirements.
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GPC agrees to log in all equipment, and indicate its status regarding rental, loaned,
donated, etc.
STAFF SUPPORT: The County agrees to provide adequate management staffing for
the operation of the warehouse at the time of request for activation. If the County can
obtain State of Federal reimbursement above and beyond the grant, the County will
provide those funds accordingly.
FACILITY SECURITY: If GPC utilizes a county government owned facility or their own,
the County work with local, state, and/or federal police or security agencies to assure
site, facility, and commodity security, and the safety of related personnel during the
time of the required disaster donation management needs for the County.
ADMINSTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS: The County will assist with communication
between GPC and state/federal personnel by providing access to the (Joint Field Office)
JFO and all informational meetings that may involve donations management matters.
GPC is specifically a member of the Donations Coordination Team (DCT).
GPC AGREES TO:
a. Maintain a national training program to maximize the number of GPC management
and general personnel for the operation and staffing of the warehouse. This does not
preclude the use of local community volunteers, and other volunteers, as they are
always needed.
b. Provide management of a multi-agency warehouse and supervise GPC and local
volunteers in receiving, sorting, packing, inventorying, and shipping of donated goods.
c. Cooperate with state and local authorities in the distribution of emergency items to
disaster survivors, either directly through GPC channels and/or through approved non-
GPC distribution sites.
d. Maintain records of volunteers and their hours of participation.
e. Maintain records of inbound and outbound commodities and in-house inventory.
3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GPC and the County will collaborate and coordinate to ensure efficient and effective
processing of donated goods and services. The County and GPC agree to the following:
a. GPC and the County will coordinate to establish an GPC-County SOU prior to
implementing a donated goods and services program.
b. GPC will track all administrative costs and hours of volunteer service incurred by GPC
during the operation in a manner specified by the County. All costs and hours are to be
reported to the designated County personnel at the end of the activity period.
c. GPC and the County will collaborate in the development of the Volunteer and
Donations Management Annex of the County and other associated planning documents
fulfilling their identified roles and responsibilities and executing operations within the
parameters outlined in those documents.
4. PERIODIC REVIEW
Representatives of Adventist Community Services (GPC) and the County will meet
annually, on or around the date of this Agreement, to evaluate the progress in the
implementation of this Statement of Understanding (SOU) and to revise and develop
new plans or goals, as appropriate.
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5. AMENDMENTS
The County or GPC may request amendments to this SOU at any time. An amendment
is effective upon signature by the GPC director or designee and the County, or
designee.
6. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective on ________________ and terminate on
________________ (5) five years after the effective date. Six months prior to
termination, the parties shall meet to review the progress and success of this SOU and
determine whether it shall be extended for an additional (5) five years. In no event shall
any extension of this SOU be for a period exceeding (5) five years.
7. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
It is understood by both parties that at any time, except during the operational period
of a Gubernatorial or Presidential Disaster Declaration, this Agreement may be
terminated by a (30) thirty day written notification by either party.
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY: GOD’S PIT CREW:
_____________________________ _______________________________
____________________________ _______________________________
Date Date
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Evacuation Support Annex
Coordinating Agency
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
Cooperating Agencies
Government Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Department of Public Works
Pittsylvania County Department of Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office
Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
Introduction
Purpose:
The Evacuation Support Annex describes the coordinated process of communities and
agencies to ensure a smooth evacuation of any portion or all of Pittsylvania County
attributable to a hazard including a catastrophic event. Additionally, the plan outlines
details of an evacuation process for events occurring without warning, and the
transportation components necessary to address the operations of assembly areas that
may be used during a declaration of emergency.
Scope:
This annex is applicable to departments and agencies that are participating and
responding with assistance to an evacuation as coordinated by Pittsylvania County
Emergency Management. This document will address wide-ranging scenarios with no
consideration for special incident(s) at this time.
There are four basic scenarios in which a planned evacuation or evacuation without
warning may be required:
1. Catastrophic event with warning – An event where citizens may need to evacuate or
shelter in place then seek evacuation; citizens will not be able to return home in a
reasonable period of time. Examples may include major hurricanes, wildland fires
and severe river flooding.
2. Disruptive event with warning – An event where citizens may need to evacuate;
citizens will be able to return home in a reasonable period of time. Examples may
include hurricanes, minor to moderate flooding events, or hazardous materials
events.
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3. Catastrophic event without warning – An event where citizens need to take
immediate action to protect themselves which may or may not involve evacuation
efforts after the event. Citizens will not be able to return home in a reasonable
period of time. Examples may include terrorism events, severe tornadoes and
hazardous material events.
4. Disruptive event without warning – An event where citizens need to take immediate
action to protect themselves which may or may not involve evacuation after an event.
Citizens will be able to return home within a reasonable period of time. Examples
may include severe weather, flash flooding and transportation accidents.
Definitions:
Assembly Area: Site where mass transit resources collect as directed by the EOC to
assist in the transporting of populations out of the risk area.
Evacuation Route - Road or highway designated as a primary route for motorists
evacuating from the threat.
Evacuee: A person moving out of the risk area of a potential or occurring hazard.
Evacuees are designated into those that are transit dependent and those who are “self-
evacuating”. Transit dependent evacuees may require public transportation for
immediate life safety, and it is assumed that this population will require public sheltering.
The self-evacuating population can be categorized into two groups: evacuees with end-
point destinations (i.e. hotel, family or friends’ home) and evacuees without end point
destinations. It is possible that the self-evacuating population without end-point
destinations will require public sheltering.
Pick-up Point: Site that is used to pick up transit dependent evacuees to move them to
the assembly area(s) to be transported out of the risk area.
Refuge of Last Resort: A facility that may be identified that can provide temporary relief
from the risk. A refuge of last resort is not intended to be designated as a “shelter” and
may not be able to provide basic services such as food, accommodations for sleeping or
first aid, but security is provided. It should be considered only as a probable safe haven
for evacuees who are unable to clear the area until the risk passes. IN many cases
these sites can be pre-identified.
Shelter – A facility where evacuees with no end destination point can be processed
evaluated and provided disaster services from government agencies and/or pre-
established voluntary organizations. This facility is generally designed for stays less
than 3 days. Supplies available are meals and water for 3 days, basic first aid, pet
sheltering (if applicable,) sleeping quarters, hygienic support and basic disaster services
(counseling, financial assistance and referral, etc.)
Assumptions:
1. A decision to implement voluntary or mandatory evacuation may require interaction
and coordination between local, state, federal and certain private sector entities.
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2. Warning time, in the case of a hurricane or river flooding, will normally be available to
evacuate the threatened population. A local evacuation might be needed because of
a hazardous materials incident, major fire, terrorist incident or other incident.
Additional regional and/or county-wide evacuations may be necessary in the event of
a larger incident such as an impending hurricane.
3. Given warning of an event, a portion of the population will voluntarily evacuate before
an evacuation has been recommended or directed. Most people who leave their
homes will seek shelter with relatives, friends or in motels.
4. Evacuation of people at risk for emergency situations that occur with little or no
warning will be implemented as determined necessary to protect life and property.
Evacuation instructions should be based on known or assumed health or safety risks
associated with the hazard. The individual responsible for implementing it should be
the Incident Commander at the scene of the emergency, with support from the EOC
as necessary.
5. The timing of an evacuation directive will be determined by the circumstances of the
event.
6. A hazard analysis and vulnerability assessment has been completed which identifies
the types of threats, the areas and population along the established evacuation
routes most vulnerable to these threats. A hazard analysis has also been completed
for routes that will be used primarily for pedestrian traffic.
7. During events without warning, there might be limited to no time prior to the event to
implement more formalized evacuation processes.
8. Emergency evacuations might require evacuation of all or part of the county or
neighborhood. Evacuation from a designated risk area will affect adjacent and
outlying areas within and outside of Pittsylvania County. Traffic control resources
must be in place prior to public release of an evacuation order.
9. Evacuation will require a greater lead-time to implement than that of in-place
sheltering. A delayed evacuation order could endanger the lives and result in civil
disorder.
10. There are on-going efforts to proactively reach out and educate citizens in
Pittsylvania County on family preparedness, evacuation procedures, and where to go
for additional information on these subjects.
11. Evacuation procedures, to include notification and routing, will be made available to
the public by all available means.
12. The primary means of evacuation from any event will be private vehicles.
13. Residents who are ill or disabled may require vehicles with special transportation
capabilities.
14. Stranded motorists could present significant problems during an evacuation situation.
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15. Evacuation or protective action guidance must be communicated in a clear, concise
and timely manner in order to ensure the effective implementation of the strategy
recommended. A variety of communication pathways may have to be utilized in
order to effectively communicate the hazard, level or risk and the recommended
evacuation or protection action to the public.
16. Some owners of companion animals might refuse to evacuate unless arrangements
have been made to care for their animals.
17. Despite the comprehensive effort implemented to communicate evacuation or
protective action guidance, some segments of the population might not receive or
follow the instructions given.
18. Every hospital, long-term care facility and home health agency is to have plans in
place to shelter in place, evacuate patients in their care, transport them to safe and
secure alternate facilities and support their medical needs.
19. Local emergency managers have been given the authority to review and collaborate
with managers of nursing homes, childcare facilities and assisted living facilities in
developing emergency plans.
Policies:
Under the provisions of Section 44-146.17 of the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency
Services and Disaster Law, the Governor may direct and compel evacuation of all or part
of the populace from any stricken or threatened area if this action is deemed necessary
for the preservation of life or other emergency mitigation, response or recovery;
prescribe routes, modes of transportation and destination in connection with evacuation;
and control ingress and egress at the emergency area, the movement of persons within
the area and the occupancy of premises therein provided resources are in place to
support such an operation.
Concept of Operations
Organization:
Evacuation of Pittsylvania County will be directed by the Director of Emergency
Management or his/her appointed person within the official line of succession as laid out
in the continuity of government plan. In small-scale incidents or incidents needing
immediate evacuation, the on-scene incident commander will have the authority to
determine and implement evacuation orders. The implementation of the evacuation will
be managed in a unified command format to best integrate all necessary ESFs for a
successful result. This concept will also be utilized to coordinate without warning
evacuations.
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Additional ESFs may need to be utilized to enhance the results of the evacuation
such as ESF 7 (Resource Management) and ESF 5 (Emergency Management). If
the incident involves chemicals or radiation that may cause contamination of
evacuees, staff or workers, ESF 8 (Health and Medical) and ESF 10 (Oil and
Hazardous Materials) may also be needed. The primary ESFs as listed will utilized
their full ESF specific annex and any supporting agencies and ESFs to implement
their portion of the evacuation.
Responsibilities:
1. Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department
a. Coordinate traffic control in the event of an emergency requiring evacuation
in accordance with Highway Laws of Virginia and the policies of the State
Highway Commission and any local laws and ordinances;
b. Coordinate resources and information with state and adjacent jurisdiction law
enforcement;
c. Assist in directing motorists to refuges of last resort as an event with warning
approaches;
d. Provide security for ingress and egress of the evacuated area(s) and for
shelters and refuges of last resort;
e. Assist with the development, review and testing of the Pittsylvania County
evacuation plans, policies and procedures.
2. Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services
CEO and/or Incident
Commander On-Scene
Traffic Management
Pittsylvania County
Dept of Trans.
Traffic Control
Pittsylvania County
Sheriff’s Dept.
ESF #1
Transportation
ESF #13
Public Safety and
Security
ESF #6
Mass Care, Housing and
Human Services
Sheltering/Refuges
Pittsylvania County
Dept of SS
Security
Pittsylvania County
Sheriff’s Dept
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a. Assist in selection of and initiation of sites to serve as refuges of last resort
and shelters;
b. Fulfill sheltering plan as required in response to an evacuation (see
Sheltering Annex);
c. Assist with outreach efforts to citizens on evacuation education pre-event and
notification during an event regarding personal evacuation and sheltering
planning;
d. Assist with the development, review and testing Pittsylvania County
evacuation plans, policies and procedures.
3. Pittsylvania County Emergency Management
a. Recommend policies, procedures and projects necessary for the
implementation of evacuation plans for the locality;
b. Facilitate training to local agencies and other organizations regarding
evacuation plans;
c. Provide subject matter expertise as needed;
d. Publish approved policy guidance including performance measures;
e. Coordinate evacuation efforts with external agencies including, federal, state
and other localities;
f. Coordinate and disseminate public information through all media types
regarding evacuation efforts pre-event, during the event and post-event;
g. Assist with the development, review and testing Pittsylvania County
evacuation plans, policies and procedures.
Action Checklist
Mitigation/Prevention:
1. Any special facilities will be encouraged to develop emergency procedures and
evacuation plans for those charged to their care and custody and provide them to the
Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager for comment and review;
2. Citizens will be encouraged to develop household emergency plans that would
include their pets and any other dependents in all aspects of response including
evacuation and sheltering.
Preparedness:
1. Develop, review and test Pittsylvania County evacuation plans, policies and
procedures;
2. Provide training to agencies and staff on task-appropriate plans, policies and
procedures;
3. Provide adequate support for evacuation preparedness and planning;
4. Develop the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking. Instruct all
departments to maintain an inventory of supplies on hand;
5. Selection, prepare plans for and initiate sites to serve as refuges of last resort and/or
shelters;
6. Develop the necessary mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of
potential resource providers to expedite the procurement of anticipated resource
needs for emergency operations;
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7. Develop and maintain the necessary measures to protect vital records, critical
systems, and essential operations to ensure their uninterrupted continuation during a
disaster, as well as to facilitate their full restoration if impacted by the disaster.
Response:
1. Implement evacuation plans, policies and procedures to ensure the safe, sanitary
and efficient response to an emergency, as well as support and maximize claims of
financial assistance from state and federal governments, and facilitate audits
following the disaster;
2. Provide on-the-spot training as necessary on task-appropriate plans, policies and
procedures;
3. Provide adequate support for evacuation response. Report any shortfalls and
request needed assistance or supplies;
4. Implement mutual aid agreements, contracts, and the listing of potential resource
providers to fill resource needs for emergency operations;
5. Provide evacuation support in a timely manner;
6. Coordinate information dissemination internally and externally;
7. Protect vital records, critical systems, and essential operations to ensure their
uninterrupted continuation during a disaster, as well as to facilitate their full
restoration if impacted by the disaster;
8. Insure appropriate recordkeeping such that federal or state disaster assistance can
be sought for reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
Recovery:
1. Complete an event review with all responding parties;
2. Review evacuation plans, policies and procedures in respect to the recent
emergency response. Update as necessary and disseminate;
3. Review and update the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking.
Instruct all departments to replenish used on-hand inventory of supplies;
4. Review mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of potential resource
providers in respect to recent emergence response. Update as necessary and
disseminate;
5. Review measures to protect vital records, critical systems, and essential operations
to ensure their uninterrupted continuation during a disaster, as well as to facilitate
their full restoration if impacted by the disaster. Update as necessary and
disseminate;
6. Assist the Department of Finance in the preparation and submission of disaster
assistance applications to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for
reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
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Administration and Logistics
Administration:
Basic administrative and accountability procedures for any evacuation will be followed as
required by Pittsylvania County, state and federal regulations. As with any disaster or
incident response, the ICS/NIMS will be used to organize and coordinate response
activity.
Logistics:
If supplies, materials, and equipment are required, records will be maintained in
accordance to Pittsylvania County, state and federal reporting requirements. All
procurement processes will also follow appropriate Pittsylvania County procurement
policies and regulations, and state and federal policies and regulations as necessary.
Public Information:
The Public Information Officer will follow procedures established in the Public Affairs
Support Annex to:
1. Ensure prior coordination with appropriate evacuation coordination ESFs to provide
periodic spot announcements to the public on pertinent aspects of the emergency;
and
2. Ensure availability of the media in the event an emergency requiring evacuation
arises.
Plan Development and Maintenance
This plan should be reviewed annually in its entirity for any needed updates,
revisions, or additions. It is the responsibility of the Pittsylvania County
Department of Transportation, as the lead agency for this plan, to insure that this
is completed. This plan should also be reviewed after every incident in which it is
activated to reflect any needed updates, revisions or additions that were found
within that response effort.
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Tab 1 to Evacuation Annex
ASSEMBLY AREAS
Pittsylvania County Shelter Sites
(All these schools have generators)
Chatham High 100 Cavalier Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
432-8305
Chatham Middle 44650 U. S. Highway 29 North
24531
432-2169
Dan River High 100 Dan River Wildcat Circle
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-7081
Dan River Middle 5875 Kentuck Road
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-6027
Gretna High 100 Gretna Hawk Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2246
Gretna Middle 201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2217
Tunstall High 100 Trojan Circle
Dry Fork, VA 24549
724-7111
Tunstall Middle 1160 Tunstall High Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
724-7086
Temporary Shelter Sites
Ringgold VFD 3380 Tom Fork Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-6989
Blairs VFD 7100 U. S. Highway 29
Blairs, VA 24527
836-3065
Tunstall VFD 8561 Mt. Cross Rd.
Danville, VA 24543
724-6677
Gretna VFD 103 S. Shelton St.
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2621
Chatham VFD 20 Depot St.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-1516
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PICK-UP POINTS
To be determined at time of emergency.
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Animal Sheltering Annex
Coordinating Agency
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
Cooperating Agencies
Government Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
Pittsylvania County Department of Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Private Non-profit Organizations:
Animal Welfare/Rescue Organizations (i.e SPCA)
4H and other animal/agricultural education organizations
Private Industry:
Local Veterinarians
Local Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers and/or Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators
Animal Boarding Facilities
Local Zoological Parks and/or Aquariums including petting zoos
Local Agricultural Farms
Local Animal Crematoriums
Introduction
Purpose:
The Animal Care and Control Annex provides basic guidance for all participants in
animal related emergency management activities. This includes guidance for all
departments and agencies providing assistance in response to a local disaster
declaration. The animal care and control function is a component of Emergency
Support Function (ESF) #11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The emergency mission of animal care and control is to provide rapid response to
emergencies affecting the health, safety and welfare of animals. Animal care and
control activities in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery include, but are
not limited to, companion animals, livestock and wildlife care, facility usage, displaced
pet/livestock assistance, animal owner reunification, and carcass disposal.
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Scope:
This annex is applicable to departments and agencies that are participating and
responding with assistance or relief to an animal emergency as coordinated by the
Pittsylvania County Emergency Management.
Definitions:
Household Pet: A domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, rodent, or fish, that is
traditionally recognized as a companion animal and is kept in the home for pleasure
rather than commercial purposes. This does not include reptiles. (ASPCA Model Pet
Policy Guidance)
Feral/Stray Domesticated Animals: An animal that is typically known as a household pet
that is either not with its owners by accident or otherwise or has reverted back to a wild
state.
Livestock: Domesticated animals that may be kept or raised in pens, houses, pastures,
or on farms as part of an agricultural or farming operation, whether for commerce or
private use. Such animals may include goats, sheep, beef or dairy cattle, horses, hogs
or pigs, donkeys or mules, bees, rabbits or 'exotic' animals (those raised outside their
indigenous environs) such as camels, llamas, emus, ostriches, or any animal, including
reptiles, kept in an inventory that may be used for food, fiber or pleasure.
Poultry: The class of domesticated fowl (birds) used for food or for their eggs. These
most typically are members of the orders Galliformes (such as chickens and turkeys),
and Anseriformes (waterfowl such as ducks and geese).
Wildlife: All animals, including invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and
mammals, which are indigenous to the area and are ferae naturae or wild by nature.
Exotic Animals: Any animal that is not normally domesticated in the United States and
wild by nature, but not considered wildlife, livestock or poultry due to status. This
includes, but is not limited to, any of the following orders and families, whether bred in
the wild or captivity, and also any of their hybrids with domestic species. Listed
examples are not to be construed as an exhaustive list or limit the generality of each
group of animals, unless otherwise specified.
1. Non-human primates and prosimians – examples: monkeys, baboons,
chimpanzees
2. Felidae (excluding domesticated cats) – examples: lions, tigers, bobcats, lynx,
cougars, jaguars
3. Canidae (excluding domesticated dogs) – examples: wolves, coyotes, foxes,
jackals
4. Ursidae – examples: all bears
5. Reptilia – examples: snakes, lizards, turtles
6. Crocodilia – examples: alligators, crocodiles, caiman
7. Proboscidae – examples: elephants
8. Hyanenidae – examples: hyenas
9. Artiodatyla (excluding livestock) – examples: hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels
10. Procyonidae – examples: raccoons, coatis
11. Marsupialia – examples: kangaroos, opossums
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12. Perissodactylea (excluding livestock) – examples: rhinoceroses, tapirs
13. Edentara – examples: anteaters, slots, armadillos
14. Viverridae – examples: mongooses, civets, genets
Assumptions:
1. The care and control of non-wildlife and non-feral animals (including household
pets, livestock and poultry) is primarily the responsibility of the owner of the
animal(s). In times of emergency or disaster, owners may need assistance in the
care and control of their animals.
2. A hazard analysis and vulnerability assessment has been completed which
identifies the types of threats, the areas that they threaten, and types and
numbers of animals most vulnerable in these areas.
3. The Director of Emergency Management or her/her designee of Pittsylvania
County may issue an emergency proclamation or disaster declaration. The
National Incident Management System (NIMS) will be used to establish the
organizational structure.
4. The Pittsylvania County Emergency Operations Center may be activated to
manage the emergency.
5. Any disaster may potentially have adverse effects on the jurisdiction’s animal
population or the public health and welfare.
6. State or Federal Assistance to deal with animal emergencies may not be
available. Local resources must be utilized before requesting outside assistance.
Policies:
Following recent Congressional action on the Pets Evacuation and Transportation
Standards (PETS) Act, S. 2548 and H.R. 3858, President Bush signed the historic
legislation into law. The PETS Act requires state and local agencies to include animals in
their disaster plans.
All Local governments must develop and maintain an animal emergency response plan
(SB 787, Animal Emergency Response Plan, 2007 Session) with the assistance of the
Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal and
Food Industry Services has the responsibility of interpreting and enforcing the
regulations listed below pertaining to the health, humane care, and humane handling of
livestock, poultry, and companion animals in the Commonwealth. These include:
• 2 VAC 5-30-10
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Reporting Requirements for Contagious
and Infectious Diseases of Livestock and Poultry in Virginia
• 2 VAC 5-40-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Prevention, Control, and Eradication of
Bovine Tuberculosis in Virginia
• 2 VAC 5-50-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Prevention, Control, and Eradication of
Brucellosis of Cattle in Virginia
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• 2 VAC 5-60-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Operation of Livestock Markets
• 2 VAC 5-70-10
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Health Requirements Governing the
Control of Equine Infectious Anemia in Virginia
• 2 VAC 5-80-10
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Requirements Governing the Branding of
Cattle in Virginia
• 2 VAC 5-90-10
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Control and Eradication of Pullorum
Disease and Fowl Typhoid in Poultry Flocks and Hatcheries and Products Thereof
in Virginia
• 2 VAC 5-100-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Qualifications for Humane Investigators
• 2 VAC 5-110-10
Rules and Regulations, Guidelines Pertaining to A Pound or Enclosure to be
Maintained by Each County or City
• 2 VAC 5-120-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Record keeping by Virginia Cattle Dealers for
the Control or Eradication of Brucellosis of Cattle
• 2 VAC 5-130-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Laboratory Fees for Services Rendered or
Performed
• 2 VAC 5-140-10
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Health Requirements Governing the
Admission of Livestock, Poultry, Companion Animals, and Other Animals or Birds
into Virginia
• 2 VAC 5-150-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Companion Animals
• 2 VAC 5-160-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Horses
• 2 VAC 5-170-10
Rules and Regulations Governing the Registration of Poultry Dealers
• 2 VAC 5-180-10
Rules and Regulations Governing Pseudorabies in Virginia
• 2 VAC 5-190-10
Rules and Regulations Establishing a Monitoring Program for Avian Influenza and
Other Poultry Diseases
• 2 VAC 5-200-10
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Disposal of Entire Flocks of Dead Poultry
in Virginia
• 2 VAC 5-205-10
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Shooting Enclosures
Concept of Operations
Organization:
Under ESF #11, Pittsylvania County Animal Control is designated as the lead agency for
animal care and control. Within Animal Control, the Director is designated as the
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Coordinator for the management of operations, planning, and training for the animal care
and control function.
The Director of Animal Control and Coordinator of Emergency Management are
responsible for developing and implementing the necessary management policies and
procedures that will facilitate and ensure a safe, sanitary and effective animal care and
control effort. These procedures will be designed to support and expedite emergency
response operations, as well as maximize state and federal assistance. Plans and
procedures for Pittsylvania County Animal Control and supporting agencies define the
roles of agencies and support organizations in preparedness, response and recovery of
an animal emergency. These plans and procedures establish the concepts and policies
under which all elements of their agency will operate during an animal emergency. They
will provide the basis for more detailed appendices and procedures that may be used in
a response.
The Director of Animal Control and Coordinator of Emergency Management will
coordinate with all departments, government entities, and representatives from the
private sector who support animal emergency operations. This may involve working with
other local jurisdictions that provide mutual aid, state and federal governments, private
contractors, local retailers, volunteer organizations, etc. and assuring that all involved
have current Memorandums of Agreement with the Locality in respect to their agreed
support.
ESF #11
Agriculture and Natural
Resources
Household Pet Sheltering
Section
Animal Control
Operations Director
Animal Disease
Management Section
Department of Agriculture
Director of Agriculture
Animal Recovery Section
Animal Control
Senior Animal Control Officer
Animal Care and Control
Branch
Pittsylvania County
Animal Control
Director of Animal Control
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Responsibilities:
1. Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager
a. Act as advisor to all involved on emergency management issues.
2. Pittsylvania County Animal Control
a. Determine which county agencies/departments/organizations have
responsibilities in all animal emergencies for animal care and control;
b. Maintain current listings of emergency contacts and resources necessary
for response to an animal emergency;
c. Produce and maintain plans, policies and procedures for overarching
animal care and control activities, animal recovery, and household pet
sheltering;
d. Oversee all activities (mitigation, planning, response and recovery) in
regards to emergency animal care and control.
3. Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture
a. Produce and maintain maps/listings with locations of large livestock
operations and other special animal facilities identified to include volume,
contact information, etc;
b. Produce and maintain plans, policies and procedures regarding Animal
Disease Control.
Action Checklist
Mitigation/Prevention:
1. Any zoological or wildlife parks, marine animal aquariums, laboratory animal
research facilities, university veterinary medical and animal science centers,
livestock markets and large livestock operations, will encouraged to develop
emergency procedures and evacuation plans for the animals in the care and
custody and provide them to Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager for
comment and review.
2. Citizens will be encouraged to develop household emergency plans that would
include their pets in all aspects of response including evacuation and sheltering.
Preparedness:
1. Develop, maintain, and disseminate animal care and control plans, policies and
procedures to ensure the safe, sanitary and efficient response to and recovery
from an animal emergency, as well as support and maximize claims of financial
assistance from local, state and federal governments, and facilitate audits
following the disaster;
2. Provide training to agencies and staff on task-appropriate plans, policies and
procedures;
3. Provide adequate support for animal preparedness and planning;
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4. Develop the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking. Instruct
all departments to maintain an inventory of supplies on hand;
5. Develop the necessary mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of
potential resource providers to expedite the procurement of anticipated resource
needs for emergency operations;
6. Develop and maintain the necessary measures to protect vital records, critical
systems, and essential operations to ensure their uninterrupted continuation
during a disaster, as well as to facilitate their full restoration if impacted by the
disaster.
Response:
1. Implement animal care and control plans, policies and procedures to ensure the
safe, sanitary and efficient response to an animal emergency, as well as support
and maximize claims of financial assistance from state and federal governments,
and facilitate audits following the disaster;
2. Provide on-the-spot training as necessary on task-appropriate plans, policies and
procedures;
3. Provide adequate support for animal response. Report any shortfalls and
request needed assistance or supplies;
4. Implement mutual aid agreements, contracts, and the listing of potential resource
providers to fill resource needs for emergency operations;
5. Provide animal care and control support in a timely manner;
6. Protect vital records, critical systems, and essential operations to ensure their
uninterrupted continuation during a disaster, as well as to facilitate their full
restoration if impacted by the disaster;
7. Insure appropriate recordkeeping such that federal or state disaster assistance
can be sought for reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
Recovery:
1. Complete an event review with all responding parties;
2. Review animal care and control plans, policies and procedures in respect to the
recent emergency response. Update as necessary and disseminate;
3. Review and update the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency
tasking. Instruct all departments to replenish used on-hand inventory of supplies;
4. Review mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of potential
resource providers in respect to recent emergence response. Update as
necessary and disseminate;
5. Review measures to protect vital records, critical systems, and essential
operations to ensure their uninterrupted continuation during a disaster, as well as
to facilitate their full restoration if impacted by the disaster. Update as necessary
and disseminate;
6. Assist the Department of Finance in the preparation and submission of disaster
assistance applications to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for
reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
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Administration and Logistics
Administration:
Basic administrative and accountability procedures for any animal emergency will be
followed as required by Pittsylvania County, state and federal regulations. As with any
disaster or incident response, the ICS/NIMS will be used to organize and coordinate
response activity.
Logistics:
If supplies, materials, and equipment are required, records will be maintained in
accordance to Pittsylvania County, state and federal reporting requirements. All
procurement processes will also follow appropriate Pittsylvania County procurement
policies and regulations, and state and federal policies and regulations as necessary.
Public Information:
The Public Information Officer will follow procedures established in the Public Affairs
Support Annex to:
1. Ensure prior coordination with appropriate agricultural, veterinary, and public
health officials to provide periodic spot announcements to the public on pertinent
aspects of the emergency; and
2. Ensure availability of the media in the event an animal emergency arises.
Direction and Control
1. All animal emergencies will be coordinated through the EOC and employ the
ICS/NIMS.
2. The EOC is responsible for providing support and resources to the incident
commander.
3. The Emergency Manager will assist the senior elected official in the EOC and
coordinate with the PIO. The Emergency Manager and PIO will have at least one
assistant to support 24-hour operations and act in the absence of the primary.
4. In the event an incident is suspected or determined to be a terrorist event, a Joint
Operations Center will be established to coordinate Federal and State support. A
separate Joint Information Center will provide media interface.
Plan Development and Maintenance
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This plan should be reviewed annually in its entirity for any needed updates,
revisions, or additions. It is the responsibility for the Pittsylvania County Animal
Control, as the lead agency for this plan, to insure that this is completed. This
plan should also be reviewed after every incident in which it is activated to reflect
any needed updates, revisions or additions that were found within that response
effort.
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Animal Care and Control Support Annex
Appendix 1 – Household Pet Sheltering Plan
Coordinating Agency
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
Cooperating Agencies
Government Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
Pittsylvania County Department of Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Private Non-profit Organizations:
Red Cross
Animal Welfare/Rescue Organizations (i.e SPCA)
4H and other animal/agricultural education organizations
Private Industry:
Local Veterinarians
Animal Boarding Facilities
Introduction
Purpose:
The Animal Care and Control Annex, Household Pet Sheltering Plan provides basic
guidance for all participants in animal related emergency evacuation and sheltering
management activities. This includes guidance for all departments and agencies
providing assistance in response to a local disaster declaration. The animal care and
control function is a component of Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11 – Agriculture
and Natural Resources.
Although, the sheltering and protection of animals is the responsibility of their owners,
Pittsylvania County Animal Control is the lead agency on animal issues and is
responsible for situation assessment and determination of resource needs. Pet-Friendly
shelters are being established in an effort to assist evacuated residents with sheltering of
companion animals and their owners during a declared evacuation. It is the goal of this
plan to control and support the humane care and treatment of companion animals during
an emergency situation and to provide safe sheltering for people and their pets before,
during or after a disaster in a designated site in cooperation with the Department of
Social Services.
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Scope:
This annex is applicable to departments and agencies that are participating and
responding with assistance or relief to an emergency requiring the sheltering of people
and their household pets as coordinated by Pittsylvania County Emergency
Management.
Situation:
After Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida in 1992 and Katrina hit both Louisiana and
Mississippi in September of 2005, city emergency response personnel realized the
convergence of animal and people issues during a disaster. They learned that, under
adverse circumstances, the ultimate safety of many citizens depends on the safety of
their pets. Until that time, people in harm’s way were told by state emergency
management to evacuate their home, but to leave their pets. Relaying this information
has often created situations where animals were technically neglected and/or
abandoned and it added additional stress to people who evacuate without their animals.
These scenarios produce serious complications for Emergency Management.
It stands to reason, if humans were at risk from an impending cataclysm, so were the
lives of animals, and visa versa. We now understand that many people, especially the
elderly, simply do not abandon their companion animals, even in life-threatening
situations.
Assumptions:
1. Any emergency resulting in evacuation of residents to a shelter will result in
household pet issues.
2. The protection of household pets is ultimately the responsibility of their owner.
3. Many household pet owners will not evacuate to safety if their pets must stay behind.
4. Pet owners will frequently live in the streets rather than abandon their animals so that
they may enter evacuation shelters.
5. This type of behavior puts animals, their owners and emergency responders at risk.
6. Pet-friendly shelters will only shelter those animals defined as household pets.
7. No dogs with a known bite history or previously classified by Animal Control as
“Dangerous” or “Potentially Dangerous” will be accepted into a pet-friendly shelter.
8. No dog that shows signs of aggression during initial check-in will be accepted.
9. All dogs and cats must be accompanied by proof of current vaccinations and current
rabies tags.
10. No feral cats or wild-trapped cats will be accepted.
11. Animals should be brought to the Pet-Friendly shelter in a suitable cage or on a
leash provided by the owner.
12. Birds must be brought in the owner’s cage. Bird breeders with large numbers of
birds will need to seek sanctuary elsewhere.
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13. Pocket pets (hamsters, gerbils, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, etc.) must be brought to
shelter in owner’s cage. The cage must be of good material to prevent escape.
14. No reptiles will be accepted.
Concept of Operations
Organization:
Under ESF #11, Pittsylvania County Animal Control is designated as the lead agency for
animal care and control. Within Animal Control, the Director is designated as the
Coordinator for the management of operations, planning, and training for the animal care
and control function. Pittsylvania County Animal Control will be lead in all pet-friendly
sheltering functions with the Pittsylvania County Animal Control Operations Director as
the Section Chief. In response to an emergency requiring sheltering, ESF #11 will work
together with other ESFs including ESF #6, Mass Care, Housing and Human Services,
to complete the mission of household pet sheltering. Other agencies/ESFs may need to
be utilized to fulfill other needs as determined.
The Operations Director of Animal Control, in coordination with Department of Social
Services and/or Red Cross, is responsible for developing and implementing the
necessary management policies and procedures that will facilitate and ensure a safe,
sanitary and effective animal care and control effort. These procedures will be designed
to support and expedite emergency response operations, as well as maximize state and
federal assistance. Plans and procedures for Pittsylvania County Animal Control and
supporting agencies define the roles of agencies and support organizations in
preparedness, response and recovery of an animal emergency. These plans and
procedures establish the concepts and policies under which all elements of their agency
will operate during household pet sheltering activities. They will provide the basis for
more detailed standard operating procedures that may be used in a response.
The Operations Director of Animal Control will coordinate with all departments,
government entities, and representatives from the private sector who support pet-friendly
sheltering operations. This may involve working with other local jurisdictions that provide
mutual aid, state and federal governments, private contractors, local retailers, volunteer
organizations, etc. and assuring that all involved have current Memorandums of
Agreement with the Locality in respect to their agreed support.
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Responsibilities:
1. Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager
a. Prepare and coordinate pre-incident training and exercise of pet-friendly
shelter incident management teams to included NIMS, ICS, EOC Operations,
and reimbursement procedures for eligible costs under state and federal
public assistance programs;
b. Obtain and deliver pre-identified resource requirements to the appropriate
shelter sites within the time schedule agreed upon;
c. Obtain and deliver requested but not previously identified resource
requirements as expeditiously as possible.
2. Pittsylvania County Animal Control
a. Create and maintain all household pet sheltering policies, plans and
procedures;
b. Maintain current listing of emergency contacts and resources necessary for
an household pet sheltering response;
c. Coordinate and insure rapid response to pet-friendly sheltering needs;
d. Coordinate incident management activities for the overall operation of the
pet-friendly shelters with the EOC and quasi-government, volunteer relief
Pittsylvania County
Emergency Manager
ESF #11
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Director of Agriculture
Household Pet Sheltering Section
Animal Control
Director of Operations
ESF #6
Mass Care, Housing and Human Service
Sheltering Branch
Department of Social Services/Red Cross
Animal Care and Control Branch
Director of Animal Control
Housing
Animal Control
Veterinary Care
Animal Control
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organizations and contractors who are staffing and providing support to
shelter operations;
e. Maintain situational awareness of pet-friendly shelter operations and provide
situation/status reports/updates to the EOC;
f. Process requests for assistance or additional resources to support household
pet sheltering operations through the EOC;
g. Facilitate the reunification of pets to owners during the transition from
response to recovery;
h. Provide shelter occupancy data to facilitate the movement of traffic along the
evacuation routes;
i. Use media to assist with outreach efforts to citizens on evacuation education
pre-event and notification during an event regarding routing to be used;
j. Monitor, coordinate and manage pet-friendly shelter activation and
sequencing;
k. Provide subject matter expertise to support agencies, as needed.
3. Pittsylvania County Department of Education (if schools will be used for pet-friendly
shelters)
a. Insure timely response to request for activation of the designated facilities for
household pet sheltering activities;
b. Participate in initial pre-event walk-through and final post-event walk-through
of designated facilities to assess pre-existing and incident related damages;
c. Assign a primary, secondary and tertiary contact with Animal Control to
insure immediate response as necessary.
4. Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services/Red Cross
a. Coordinate the relationship between the human and household animal
sheltering functions;
b. Assist in creating public information releases regarding sheltering in
coordination with Animal Control.
5. Pittsylvania County Department of Health
a. Insure that human health will not be impacted in conjunction with the
operation of pet-friendly shelters.
6. Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department
a. Assure the safety and security of household pet sheltering personnel;
b. Enforce movement restrictions and establish perimeters for pet-friendly
sheltering areas.
Action Checklist
Mitigation/Prevention:
1. Encourage citizens to develop emergency plans and go-kits for the animals in their
care;
2. Determine the best means for information dissemination to the public in regards to
an evacuation order and its related sheltering activities.
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Preparedness:
1. Establish an organizational structure, chain of command, and outline of duties and
responsibilities, required for any household pets sheltering response;
2. Develop, maintain, and disseminate household pet sheltering plans, policies and
procedures to ensure the safe, sanitary and efficient response to and recovery from
an animal emergency, as well as support and maximize claims of financial
assistance from state and federal governments, and facilitate audits following the
disaster;
3. Identify local veterinarians, humane societies, local household pet sheltering
volunteers and animal control personnel in site-specific standard operating
procedure and insure that contact information is maintained;
4. Provide training to agencies, staff and volunteers on task-appropriate plans, policies
and procedures;
5. Provide adequate support for animal preparedness and planning;
6. Develop the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking. Instruct all
departments to maintain an inventory of supplies on hand;
7. Develop the necessary mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of
potential resource providers to expedite the procurement of anticipated resource
needs for emergency operations.
Response:
1. Implement household pet sheltering plans, policies and procedures to ensure the
safe, sanitary and efficient response to an animal emergency, as well as support and
maximize claims of financial assistance from state and federal governments, and
facilitate audits following the disaster;
2. Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support
agencies, organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans
associated with animal health emergency management;
3. Provide on-the-spot training as necessary on task-appropriate plans, policies and
procedures;
4. Provide adequate support for household pet sheltering response. Report any
shortfalls and request needed assistance or supplies. Request assistance from the
Commonwealth as needed;
5. Implement mutual aid agreements, contracts, and the listing of potential resource
providers to fill resource needs for emergency operations;
6. Provide household pet sheltering support in a timely manner;
7. Insure appropriate recordkeeping such that federal or state disaster assistance can
be sought for reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
Recovery:
1. Complete an event review with all responding parties;
2. Review household pet sheltering plans, policies and procedures in respect to the
recent emergency response. Update as necessary and disseminate;
3. Review and update the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking.
Instruct all departments to replenish used on-hand inventory of supplies;
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4. Review mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of potential resource
providers in respect to recent emergence response. Update as necessary and
disseminate;
5. Assist the Department of Finance in the preparation and submission of disaster
assistance applications to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for
reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
Plan Development and Maintenance
This plan should be reviewed annually in its entirity for any needed updates,
revisions, or additions. It is the responsibility for Pittsylvania County Animal
Control, as the lead agency for this plan, to insure that this is completed. This
plan should also be reviewed after every incident in which it is activated to reflect
any needed updates, revisions or additions that were found within that response
effort.
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Appendix 1, Tab 1
Pet-Friendly Shelter Pet Registration/Discharge Form
Owner Information
Full Name: Driver’s License
Number:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip
Phone Numbers: Home:
Cell or
Alternate:
Pet Information
Description of Animal: Dog Cat Other
________
Pet’s Name: Crate Assigned:
MALE
Intact Neutered
FEMALE
Intact Spayed In Heat
Breed:
Color: Age:
Distinctive Markings:
Microchip: Yes No If yes, number:
Veterinarian Name:
Pet Medications - List any medications below that you pet is currently taking
Name of Medication Dosage Purpose
TO BE COMPLETED BY SHELTER
Arrival Date: Departure Date:
Did the owner provide proof of the following: Yes No
• Written proof of vaccinations during the past 12 months
• Proper ID collar and up to date rabies tag. If yes, record Tag
#_________________________
• Proper ID on all belongings
• Leash
• Ample food supply
• Water/food bowls
• Necessary medication(s) (ensure medications are listed above)
• Owner provided cage has owner’s name, address, pet name and other pertinent
information labeled clearly and securely on the cage
Registration Agreement
I understand that I must pick up my pet(s) when leaving the designated shelter or at the closing of the shelter,
whichever comes first, or may pet(s) will become property of the local animal control facility and treated as
stray(s).
I, the animal owner signed below, certify that I am the legal owner and request the emergency housing of the
pet(s) listed on this form. I hereby release the person or entity receiving the pet(s) from any and all liability
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regarding the care and housing of the animal during and following this emergency. I acknowledge if emergency
conditions pose a threat to the safety of these animals, additional relocation may be necessary, and this
release is intended to extend to such relocation.
I acknowledge that the risk of injury or death to my pet(s) during an emergency cannot be eliminated and agree
to be responsible for any additional veterinary expenses which may be incurred in the treatment of my pet(s)
outside of the shelter triage. I also understand that it is the owner or his/her agent’s responsibility for the
care, feeding, and maintenance of my pet(s). Check-out is required when departing from the shelter.
I have read and understand this agreement and certify that I am the owner/agent of the above listed animal(s).
SIGNATURE
Owner’s Signature
Shelter Intake personnel
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Appendix 1, Tab 2
Pet-Friendly Shelter Sites
To be determined at the time of an emergency.
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Animal Care and Control Support Annex
Appendix 2 – Animal Disease Management Plan
Coordinating Agency
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
Cooperating Agencies
Government Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
Pittsylvania County Department of Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Private Non-profit Organizations:
Animal Welfare/Rescue Organizations (i.e. SPCA)
4H and other animal/agricultural education organizations
Private Industry:
Local Veterinarians
Local Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers and/or Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators
Animal Boarding Facilities
Local Zoological Parks and/or Aquariums including petting zoos
Local Agricultural Farms
Local Animal Crematoriums
Introduction
Purpose:
The Animal Care and Control Annex, Animal Disease Management Plan provides basic
guidance that addresses rapid local response to Foreign Animal Disease or Animal
Disease (FAD/AD) incidents and other events affecting the health, safety and welfare of
humans and animals in disaster situations. A coordinated local response if necessary to
effectively deal with the crisis and minimize the consequences in order to return the
jurisdiction to normal as quickly as possible following a disaster or incident. Due to their
complexity, infectious animal diseases add new dimensions to disaster management.
There are many disease characteristics to consider such as stability of the agent, route
of transmission, incubation time, potential species affected, and transfer to humans
(zoonotic) potential.
Scope:
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This annex is applicable to departments and agencies that are participating and
responding with assistance or relief to a FAD/AD emergency as coordinated by the
Pittsylvania County Emergency Management.
Situation:
In recent years, several serious FAD/AD outbreaks have occurred outside of the United
States. The incorporations of animals and animal products from foreign countries, the
ease of travel throughout the world, and the ongoing threat of agro-terrorism, indicates
our vulnerability to an FAD/AD. The introduction of an FAD/AD would present
Pittsylvania County, State, and Nation with a time sensitive, critical situation that affects
not only animal health, but also a potentially debilitating economic situation. Protecting
the agriculture and food distribution industry in Pittsylvania County requires cooperation,
participation and partnership.
Any large disaster or emergency may cause substantial suffering to human and animal
populations. With the advent of larger animal production facilities, an ever-increasing
pet population, and the increased vulnerability to intentional introduction of animal
disease, a coordinated local animal response plan is imperative.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture is tasked with dealing with infectious animal and
plant disease and have the authority to work with local officials and responders to make
all necessary rules for suppression and prevention of infectious and contagious diseases
among animals and mitigating the spread of plant disease in the state (see Animal Care
and Control Annex Basic Document – Policies). Depending on the size and nature of
the event, the Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC) may be activated to
coordinate other state agency and county resources needed to response, contain, and
eradicate the disease. The Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan,
Emergency Support Function #11, Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex addresses
interagency cooperation and responsibilities at the state level in the event local
resources are overwhelmed.
Not all animal disease introductions require emergency response functions. Many
disease introductions are routinely handled by private practice veterinarians. Response
measures are greatly influenced by the infectivity of the disease, it’s characteristics of
transmission, and the actions necessary to contain it. Response functions may be
initiated in the event of an introduction of a highly infectious animal disease, foreign
animal disease, emerging animal disease, or any other animal disease that meets one or
more of the following criteria:
a. It is one of the International Animal Health Code “List A” diseases, as designated
by the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) which lists the following
diseases:
• Foot and mouth disease
• Swine vesicular disease
• Peste des petits ruminants
• Lumpy skin disease
• Bluetongue
• African horse sickness
• Classical swine fever
• Vesticular stomatitis
• Rinderpest
• Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia
• Rift Valley fever
• Sheep pox and goat pox
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• African swine fever
• Highly pathogenic avian influenza
• New castle disease
b. It falls outside of the domain of the locality’s routine prevention and response
activities and capabilities;
c. It is highly contagious, and therefore creates a significant risk of rapid
transmission across a large geographical area, including non-contiguous areas;
and
d. It creates the potential to cause widespread personal hardship within the
agricultural community and/or is detrimental to the local, state or national
economy.
Assumptions:
1. The identification of a FAD/AD outbreak anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia
would affect Pittsylvania County. This could result in the creation and enforcement
of movement controls of people, livestock, agricultural products, and other property.
2. It is likely that livestock producers will be the first to notice unusual behavior or
symptoms in their animals.
3. Private veterinary practitioners will likely be the first responders to any FAD/AD
outbreak. A local veterinarian is required to immediately notify the State Veterinarian
of suspected FAD/AD.
4. The potential exists in Virginia for FAD/AD introduction as a mechanism of agro-
terrorism.
5. Suspected or positive detection of a FAD/AD in Pittsylvania County will prompt State
and/or federal officials to employ additional precautions to prevent or mitigate the
possibility of spreading the disease.
6. Numerous local, State and federal agencies will play a role in eradicating the
disease.
7. Large numbers of domestic livestock and wildlife may need to be destroyed or
controlled to prevent the spread of a disease after it has been confirmed in
Pittsylvania County.
8. Immediate quarantine areas may be required where suspected or confirmed cases
may have originated, inside of which increased biosecurity measures can be
implemented. The zone establishment may require the development of cleaning and
disinfecting procedures and additional record keeping by producers and/or
veterinarians.
9. Facilities and transport vehicles suspected of being contaminated will need to be
cleaned and disinfected.
10. Depopulation of animals will be conducted in the most humane, expeditious manner
to stop the spread of the disease and limit the number of animals affected.
11. Carcass disposal sites will need to be rapidly identified or other solutions such as
rendering, burial on site or incineration utilized.
Concept of Operations
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Organization:
Under ESF #11, Pittsylvania County Animal Control is designated as the lead agency for
animal care and control. Within Animal Control, the Director is designated as the
Coordinator for the management of operations, planning, and training for the animal care
and control function. Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture will be lead in all
animal disease management functions with the Director of Agriculture as the Section
Chief. In response to a FAD/AD, ESF #11 will work together with other ESFs including
ESF #8, Health and Medical, and ESF #10, Oil and Hazardous Materials Response, to
complete the mission of animal disease control. Other agencies/ESFs may need to be
utilized to fulfill other needs as determined.
The Director of Agriculture, in coordination with Department of Health and Department of
Environmental Quality, is responsible for developing and implementing the necessary
management policies and procedures that will facilitate and ensure a safe, sanitary and
effective animal care and control effort. These procedures will be designed to support
and expedite emergency response operations, as well as maximize state and federal
assistance. Plans and procedures for Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture and
supporting agencies define the roles of agencies and support organizations in
preparedness, response and recovery of an animal emergency. These plans and
procedures establish the concepts and policies under which all elements of their agency
will operate during a FAD/AD. They will provide the basis for more detailed standard
operating procedures that may be used in a response.
The Director of Agriculture will coordinate with all departments, government entities, and
representatives from the private sector who support FAD/AD operations. This may
involve working with other local jurisdictions that provide mutual aid, state and federal
governments, private contractors, local retailers, volunteer organizations, etc. and
assuring that all involved have current Memorandums of Agreement with the Locality in
respect to their agreed support.
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Responsibilities:
1. Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager
a. Act as advisor to local veterinarians, regulatory veterinarians, humane
organizations, farm service agents, and others on emergency management
issues.
2. Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture
a. Maintain current listing of emergency contacts and resources necessary for
an FAD/AD response;
b. Coordinate and insure rapid response to suspected or proven FAD/AD;
c. Determine potential of spread in coordination with VDACS and USDA.
Respond accordingly;
d. Coordinate with agriculture environmental officials (ESF #10) to determine
the best methods for disposing of dead animals;
e. Coordinate with health officials (ESF #8) to determine potential impact on
humans and prevention options if necessary.
3. Pittsylvania County Department of Environmental Quality
a. Determine best methods for disposing of dead animals;
b. Assist in the selection of a disposal site.
4. Pittsylvania County Department of Health
a. Determine potential human impact of the disease and determine protective
actions as necessary;
Pittsylvania County EOC Emergency Management
Emergency Manager
ESF #11
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Director of Agriculture
Animal Disease Management Section
Department of Agriculture
Director of Agriculture
ESF #8
Health and Medical
ESF #10
Oil and Hazardous Materials
Veterinary Care
Supporting Agency
Laboratory and Testing
Supporting Agency
Epidemiology/Zoonotics
Department of Health
Epidemiologist
Hazardous Waste Removal
Department of Environmental Quality
Animal Care and Control Branch
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
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b. Assist in preparing public outreach and education materials in response to
the FAD/AD.
5. Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department
a. Assure the safety and security of veterinarians and inspection
personnel;
b. Enforce movement restrictions and establish perimeters for quarantine areas;
c. Assist in investigation if the incident is ruled deliberate disease introduction.
6. Pittsylvania County Fire Departments
a. Coordinate decontamination stations in coordination with ESF #11, ESF #8,
and ESF #10;
b. Aid in possible rescue situations.
7. Pittsylvania County Public Works
a. Assist in perimeter rerouting and logistical support;
b. and support needs for disposal resources.
Action Checklist
Mitigation/Prevention:
1. Encourage any zoological or wildlife parks, marine animal aquariums, laboratory
animal research facilities, university veterinary medical and animal science centers,
livestock markets and large livestock operations, to develop FAD/AD emergency
procedures and plans for the animals in the care and custody and provide them to
Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager for comment and review;
2. Determine the best means for information dissemination to the public in regards to a
FAD/AD emergency.
Preparedness:
1. The Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(through VEOC ESF #11), will establish an organizational structure, chain of
command, and outline of duties and responsibilities, required for any FAD/AD
response;
2. Develop, maintain, and disseminate animal care and control plans, policies and
procedures to ensure the safe, sanitary and efficient response to and recovery from
an animal emergency, as well as support and maximize claims of financial
assistance from state and federal governments, and facilitate audits following the
disaster;
3. Identify local veterinarians, humane societies, and animal control personnel in the
appropriate standard operating procedures and insure that contact information is
maintained;
4. Provide training to agencies and staff on task-appropriate plans, policies and
procedures;
5. Provide adequate support for animal preparedness and planning;
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6. Develop the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking. Instruct all
departments to maintain an inventory of supplies on hand;
7. Develop the necessary mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of
potential resource providers to expedite the procurement of anticipated resource
needs for emergency operations.
Response:
1. Immediately report any suspected or observed cases of FAD/AD to the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and/or the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS).
2. Implement animal care and control plans, policies and procedures to ensure the
safe, sanitary and efficient response to an animal emergency, as well as support and
maximize claims of financial assistance from state and federal governments, and
facilitate audits following the disaster;
3. Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support
agencies, organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans
associated with animal health emergency management;
4. Provide on-the-spot training as necessary on task-appropriate plans, policies and
procedures;
5. Provide adequate support for animal response. Report any shortfalls and request
needed assistance or supplies. Request assistance from the Commonwealth as
needed;
6. Implement mutual aid agreements, contracts, and the listing of potential resource
providers to fill resource needs for emergency operations;
7. Provide animal disease management support in a timely manner;
8. Protect vital records, critical systems, and essential operations to ensure their
uninterrupted continuation during a disaster, as well as to facilitate their full
restoration if impacted by the disaster;
9. Insure appropriate recordkeeping such that federal or state disaster assistance can
be sought for reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
Recovery:
1. Evaluate quarantines that were put in place during the FAD/AD outbreak to decide if
they are still needed;
2. Augment veterinary medical services to expedite rapid recovery;
3. Complete an event review with all responding parties;
4. Review animal disease management plans, policies and procedures in respect to the
recent emergency response. Update as necessary and disseminate;
5. Review and update the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking.
Instruct all departments to replenish used on-hand inventory of supplies;
6. Review mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of potential resource
providers in respect to recent emergence response. Update as necessary and
disseminate;
7. Assist the Department of Finance in the preparation and submission of disaster
assistance applications to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for
reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
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Plan Development and Maintenance
This plan should be reviewed annually in its entirity for any needed updates,
revisions, or additions. It is the responsibility for Pittsylvania County Department
of Agriculture, as the lead agency for this plan, to insure that this is completed.
This plan should also be reviewed after every incident in which it is activated to
reflect any needed updates, revisions or additions that were found within that
response effort.
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Animal Care and Control Support Annex
Appendix 3 – Animal Recovery Plan
Coordinating Agency
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
Cooperating Agencies
Government Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
Pittsylvania County Department of Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Private Non-profit Organizations:
Red Cross
Animal Welfare/Rescue Organizations (i.e. SPCA)
4H and other animal/agricultural education organizations
Private Industry:
Local Veterinarians
Local Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers and/or Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators
Animal Boarding Facilities
Local Zoological Parks and/or Aquariums including petting zoos
Local Agricultural Farms
Local Animal Crematoriums
Introduction
Purpose:
The Animal Care and Control Annex, Animal Recovery Plan provides basic guidance for
all participants in an animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification scenario. This
includes guidance for all departments and agencies providing assistance in response to
a local disaster declaration. The animal care and control function is a component of
Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Although, the care and control of animals is the responsibility of their owners,
Pittsylvania County Animal Control is the lead agency on animal issues and is
responsible for situation assessment and determination of resource needs. Animals are
not only companions, but can be the livelihood of families and communities where
agriculture is key. In some situations, owners will not be able to evacuate their animals,
and due to impacts of the event, they may not be able to re-enter the area post-event to
recover or care for their animals. It is the goal of this plan to control and support the
animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification process during or after an emergency
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situation and to insure the continued care of those animals that are unable to be
relocated outside of the disaster area.
Scope:
This annex is applicable to departments and agencies that are participating and
responding with assistance or relief to an emergency requiring the search, rescue,
recovery or reunification of animals with their owners as coordinated by Pittsylvania
County Emergency Management.
Situation:
Any natural, technological or manmade disaster could affect the well-being of animals.
Although many owners of animals will work very diligently to protect their animals in the
event of an emergency, it is not always feasible or possible to relocate the animals in
every situation. Some animals may be left behind because families are unable to enter
a hazardous area to retrieve their animals, the number or size (such as a herd of cattle)
of the animal(s) make it unfeasible to relocate within a reasonable timeframe, or the
owners do not feel that they have any other option, either due to lack of proper planning
or education, when evacuating themselves.
In these cases, it will be vital to assist these animal owners in the search, rescue,
recovery and care of these animals until they can be reunited with their owners.
Assumptions:
1. The care and control of non-wildlife and non-feral animals (including household pets,
livestock and poultry) is primarily the responsibility of the owner of the animal(s). In
times of emergency or disaster, owners may need assistance in the care and control
of their animals.
2. People will frequently try to reenter an area to retrieve animals before an all clear is
given.
3. Those animals that become homeless, lost or stray as a result of a disaster will be
protected by Pittsylvania County. Volunteer organizations will assist in this effort.
4. Those animals that are rescued and are not identified by their owners and a
reunification plan determined within 10 days will be considered the property of
Pittsylvania County and normal animal care and control policies and procedures will
be followed in regards to euthanasia, adoption, and/or release to rescue
organizations.
5. Policies and procedures will be written in regards to requests for animal search and
rescue, animal identification requirements and in-place animal care.
Concept of Operations
Organization:
Under ESF #11, Pittsylvania County Animal Control is designated as the lead agency for
animal care and control. Within Animal Control, the Director is designated as the
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Coordinator for the management of operations, planning, and training for the animal care
and control function. Pittsylvania County Animal Control will be lead in all animal search,
rescue, recovery and reunification operations with Pittsylvania County Lead Animal
Control Officer as the Section Chief. In response to an emergency requiring sheltering,
ESF #11 will work together with other ESFs to complete the mission of animal search,
rescue, recovery and reunification as necessary.
Pittsylvania County Animal Control is responsible for developing and implementing the
necessary management policies and procedures that will facilitate and ensure a safe,
sanitary and effective animal care and control effort for day-to-day operations and
emergency response. The emergency plans will define the roles of agencies and
support organizations in preparedness, response and recovery of an animal emergency
and establish the concepts and policies under which all elements of the responding
agencies will operate during animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification activities.
They will provide the basis for more detailed standard operating procedures that may be
used in a response.
The Lead Animal Control Officer will coordinate with all departments, government
entities, and representatives from the private sector who support animal search, rescue,
recovery and reunification activities. This may involve working with other local
jurisdictions that provide mutual aid, state and federal governments, private contractors,
local retailers, volunteer organizations, etc. and assuring that all involved have current
Memorandums of Agreement with the Locality in respect to their agreed support.
Pittsylvania County Emergency Management
Emergency Manager
ESF #11
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Director of Agriculture
Household Pet Sheltering Section
Animal Control
Director of Operations
Animal Care and Control Branch
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
Director of Animal Control
Housing (assist in reunification) Animal Control
Veterinary Care (assist in recovery) Animal Control
Animal Recovery Section
Animal Control
Lead Animal Control Officer
Search and Rescue Animal Control
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Responsibilities:
1. Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager
a. Prepare and coordinate pre-incident training and exercise of animal search,
rescue, recovery and reunification teams to included NIMS, ICS, EOC
Operations, and reimbursement procedures for eligible costs under state and
federal public assistance programs;
b. Obtain and deliver pre-identified resource requirements to the appropriate sites
within the time schedule agreed upon;
c. Obtain and deliver requested but not previously identified resource
requirements as expeditiously as possible.
2. Pittsylvania County Animal Control
a. Create and maintain all animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification
policies, plans and procedures;
b. Maintain current listing of emergency contacts and resources necessary for
an animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification response;
c. Coordinate and insure rapid response to animal search, rescue, recovery and
reunification needs;
d. Coordinate incident management activities for the overall operation of the
animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification effort with the Lynchburg
EOC and quasi-government, volunteer relief organizations and contractors
who are staffing and providing support to shelter operations;
e. Maintain situational awareness of animal search, rescue, recovery and
reunification operations and provide situation/status reports/updates to the
EOC;
f. Process requests for assistance or additional resources to support search,
rescue, recovery and reunification operations through the EOC;
g. Use media to assist with outreach efforts to notify citizens of the efforts of
animal control on animal recovery issues;
h. Monitor, coordinate and manage animal recovery activities activation and
sequencing;
i. Provide subject matter expertise to support agencies, as needed.
3. Humane Organizations (list specific name and what each will do)
a. Under the supervision of Pittsylvania County Animal Care and Control, lead
efforts for animal search and rescue and support the effort with trained staff
and volunteers.
4. Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services/Red Cross
a. Assist in creating public information releases regarding sheltering in
coordination with Animal Control.
5. Pittsylvania County Department of Agriculture
b. Coordinate and insure the in-place needs of agricultural animals are met with
owners.
6. Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department
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c. Assure the safety and security of animal search, rescue, recovery and
reunification personnel;
d. Enforce movement restrictions and establish perimeters for animal recovery
and reunification areas.
Action Checklist
Mitigation/Prevention:
1. Encourage citizens to develop emergency plans and evacuation plans for the
animals in the care;
2. Determine the best means for information dissemination to the public in regards to
an animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification activities.
Preparedness:
1. Establish an organizational structure, chain of command, and outline of duties and
responsibilities, required for any animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification
response;
2. Develop, maintain, and disseminate animal search, rescue, recovery and
reunification plans, policies and procedures to ensure the safe, sanitary and efficient
response to and recovery from an animal emergency, as well as support and
maximize claims of financial assistance from state and federal governments, and
facilitate audits following the disaster;
3. Identify local veterinarians, humane societies, volunteers and animal control
personnel in standard operating procedures and insure that contact information is
maintained;
4. Provide training to agencies, staff and volunteers on task-appropriate plans, policies
and procedures;
5. Provide adequate support for animal preparedness and planning;
6. Develop the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking. Instruct all
departments to maintain an inventory of supplies on hand;
7. Develop the necessary mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of
potential resource providers to expedite the procurement of anticipated resource
needs for emergency operations.
Response:
1. Implement animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification plans, policies and
procedures to ensure the safe, sanitary and efficient response to an animal
emergency, as well as support and maximize claims of financial assistance from
state and federal governments, and facilitate audits following the disaster;
2. Secure supplies, equipment, personnel and technical assistance from support
agencies, organizations and other resources to carry out the response plans
associated with animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification;
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3. Provide on-the-spot training as necessary on task-appropriate plans, policies and
procedures;
4. Provide adequate support for animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification
response. Report any shortfalls and request needed assistance or supplies.
Request assistance from the Commonwealth as needed;
5. Implement mutual aid agreements, contracts, and the listing of potential resource
providers to fill resource needs for emergency operations;
6. Provide animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification support in a timely
manner;
7. Insure appropriate recordkeeping such that federal or state disaster assistance can
be sought for reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
Recovery:
1. Complete an event review with all responding parties;
2. Review animal search, rescue, recovery and reunification plans, policies and
procedures in respect to the recent emergency response. Update as necessary and
disseminate;
3. Review and update the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking.
Instruct all departments to replenish used on-hand inventory of supplies;
4. Review mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of potential resource
providers in respect to recent emergence response. Update as necessary and
disseminate;
5. Assist the Department of Finance in the preparation and submission of disaster
assistance applications to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for
reimbursement of disaster related expenditure.
Plan Development and Maintenance
This plan should be reviewed annually in its entirity for any needed updates,
revisions, or additions. It is the responsibility for Pittsylvania County Animal
Control, as the lead agency for this plan, to insure that this is completed. This
plan should also be reviewed after every incident in which it is activated to reflect
any needed updates, revisions or additions that were found within that response
effort.
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Appendix 3, Tab 1
Emergency Animal Care and Control Sites
To be determined at time of need.
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Appendix 3, Tab 2
Lost Animal Report
Today’s Date Information Received By
Owner Information
Name Address
Temporary Address Phone Number
Date/Location Where Animal Was Last Seen
Date Last Seen Location
Do You Have A Picture Of The Animal? Is The Animal Friendly?
Does The Animal Have A History Of Running Away?
Animal Description
Type Of Animal If A Litter, Number In Litter
Breed Size (Small/Medium/Large) Animal’s Name
Male/Female/Fixed Tail (Short/Long/Curly/Straight) Distinguishing Marks
Fur Length/Coat Type Colors Ears (Floppy/Erect)
Is Animal Wearing A Collar? Does The Animal Have An ID Tag? Info On Tag?
Rabies License Number? Indoor/Outdoor Animal Cat – Declawed?
Veterinarian Used
Name Phone
Address Are Shots Current?
Animal On Any Medication? Frequency
When Was Medication Last Given?
Contacts
Who Else Have You Notified That The Animal Is Missing?
Comments
Office Use Only
Lost Animal Matched With Animal ID # Date Owner Contacted
Date Animal Reclaimed Released to Owner Print & Sign Name
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Owner’s Drivers License # State Phone Number
Status Of Animal
Owner Located Matched At Shelter Deceased Unknown
After 30 Days
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Animal Care and Control Support Annex
Appendix 4 – Local Animal Related Facilities
Private Non-Profit Organizations
Organization Address Mission
Business/Industry
Organization Address Type and Number of
Animals in Care
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Damage Assessment Support Annex
Coordinating Agency
Pittsylvania County Department of Building and Zoning
Cooperating Agencies
Government Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Assessor’s Office
Pittsylvania County Department of Public Works
Pittsylvania County Department of Parks and Recreation
Pittsylvania County Department of Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Department of Finance
Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office
Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services
Private Non-profit Organizations:
Red Cross
Amateur Radio Emergency Services
Pittsylvania County CERT Team
Private Industry:
Mass Transit Authorities/Companies
Electric Companies and Cooperatives
Gas Utilities
Water Utilities
Introduction
Purpose:
The Damage Assessment Support Annex describes the coordinating processes used to
ensure the timely and accurate assessment and reporting of damages in Pittsylvania
County after an emergency or disaster. It provides procedures to estimate the nature
and extent of the damage and outlines details of the damage assessment process as
required by the Commonwealth for determination of the need to request a Presidential
Disaster Declaration as outlined in the Stafford Act.
Scope:
Damage assessment activities are an evaluation (in dollars) of the estimated cost for
damages or loss to agriculture, infrastructure, real property (Pittsylvania County, state
and private) and equipment. This annex covers a broad scope of responsibilities,
assignments and standard forms to be used in the overall process; it is applicable to
departments and agencies that are assisting with the post-event damage assessment as
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coordinated by Pittsylvania County Emergency Management. This document will
address general situations with no consideration given for special incident scenarios.
Definitions:
Initial Damage Assessment (IDA): Independent review and documentation of the impact
and magnitude of a disaster on individuals, families, businesses, and public property.
This report is due into the Virginia Emergency Operations Center in the required format
(see Tab 1) within 72 hours of disaster impact. The Governor will use this information to
determine if a Preliminary Damage Assessment needs to be requested from FEMA in
response to outstanding needs.
Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA): A joint venture between FEMA, State and local
government to document the impact and magnitude of the disaster on individuals,
families, businesses, and public property. The Governor will use the information
gathered during the PDA process to determine whether Federal assistance should be
requested.
Situation:
Following any significant disaster/emergency, a multitude of independent damage
assessment activities will be conducted by a variety of organizations including American
Red Cross, insurance companies, utility companies, and others. Outside of these
assessments, a series of local, state and federal damage assessment activities will we
conducted.
During the recovery phase of a disaster, Pittsylvania County will conduct a systematic
analysis of the nature of the damage to public and private property, which estimates the
extent of damage based upon actual observation and inspection. Damage assessment
will be performed on an urgent basis to provide an initial estimate of damage. A damage
estimate of public and private property is required for Pittsylvania County to determine
actions needed, the establishment of properties, and the allocation of local government
resources, and what, if any, outside assistance will be required.
Based upon the local damage assessment reports, the Governor may request a
Presidential declaration of a “major disaster”, “major emergency”, or a specific federal
agency disaster declaration (Small Business Administration, Department of Agriculture,
Corps of Engineers, etc.) to augment state/local/private disaster relief efforts. The
President, under a “major emergency” declaration may authorize the utilization of any
federal equipment, personnel and other resources. The President under a “major
disaster” declaration may authorize two basic types of disaster relief assistance:
1. Individual Assistance (IA)
a. Temporary housing;
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b. Individual and family grants (IFG);
c. Disaster unemployment assistance;
d. Disaster loans to individuals, businesses and farmers;
e. Agricultural assistance;
f. Legal services to low-income families and individuals;
g. Consumer counseling and assistance in obtaining insurance benefits;
h. Social security assistance;
i. Veteran’s assistance; and
j. Casualty loss tax assistance.
2. Public Assistance (PA)
a. Debris removal;
b. Emergency protective measures; and
c. Permanent work to repair, restore or replace road systems, water control
facilities, public buildings and equipment, public utilities public recreational
facilities, etc.
Assumptions:
20. Fast and accurate damage assessment is vital to effective disaster responses;
21. Damage will be assessed by pre-arranged teams of local resource personnel;
22. If promptly implemented, this plan can expedite relief and assistance for those
adversely affected;
23. A catastrophic emergency will require the expenditure of large sums of local funds.
Financial operations will be carried out under compressed schedules and intense
political pressures, which will require expeditious responses that meet sound
financial management and accountability requirements;
24. Damage to utility system and to the communications systems will hamper the
recovery process; and
25. A major disaster affecting Pittsylvania County could result in the severance of a main
transportation artery resulting in a significant alteration of lifestyle in the community.
Policies:
1. The Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) results will be reported to the Virginia EOC
within 72 hours of the incident (WebEOC –primary; Fax or Call – secondary);
2. At the Incident Commander’s request, the first priority for damage assessment may
to be to assess Pittsylvania County’s structural/infrastructure damage;
3. A Federal/State supported Preliminary Damage Assessment will be conducted in
coordination with Pittsylvania County to verify IDA results and determine long-term
needs. This data will be used to determine the need for a Presidential Disaster
Declaration;
4. An estimate of expenditures and obligated expenditures will be submitted to both
Pittsylvania County and the VEOC before a Presidential Disaster declaration is
requested;
5. Additional reports will be required when requested by the Emergency Management
Director or Emergency Manager depending on the type and magnitude of the
incident;
6. Supplies, equipment and transportation organic to each organization will be utilized
by that organization in the accomplishment of its assigned responsibility or mission;
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7. Additional supplies, equipment and transportation essential to the continued
operation of each organization will be requested through ESF #7 (Resource Support)
in the EOC; and
8. The approval to expend funds for response and recovery operations will be given by
the department head from each agency or department involved in recovery
operations. Each agency or department should designate a responsible person to
ensure that actions taken and costs incurred are consistent with identified missions.
Concept of Operations
The ultimate responsibility of damage assessment lies with the local governing authority.
The Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager or his/her designee will be responsible for
damage assessments, collection of the data and preparation of necessary reports
through the functions of ESF 14, Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation.
Damage assessments will be conducted by qualified, trained local teams under the
supervision of Pittsylvania County Department of Building and Zoning. The damage
assessment teams will be supported by multiple agencies from Pittsylvania County. If
the nature of the incident is such that local resources are incapable of assessing the
damage, state assistance will be requested through normal resource request procedures
to the VEOC.
Additional ESFs may need to be utilized to enhance the results of the evacuation
such as ESF 7 (Resource Management), ESF 5 (Emergency Management) and ESF
ESF #14
Long Term Community Recovery and
Mitigation
Pittsylvania County Emergency Manager
Building Assessment
Pittsylvania County Building Official
Damage Assessment
Pittsylvania County Department of Building and Zoning
Transportation Systems Assessment
Pittsylvania County Transportation
Engineer
Public Utilities and Debris
Assessment
Pittsylvania County
Utilities Engineer
Agricultural Assessment
Local Extension Office
Emergency Costs
Pittsylvania County Finance Officer
Security and Access Control
Pittsylvania County
Sheriff’s Department
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11 (Agriculture and Natural Services). If the incident involves chemicals or
radiation that may cause contamination of damage area, ESF 8 (Health and
Medical) and ESF 10 (Oil and Hazardous Materials) may also be needed. The
primary ESFs as listed will utilize their full ESF specific annex and any supporting
agencies and ESFs to implement their portion of the damage assessment.
Responsibilities:
4. Pittsylvania County Department of Building and Zoning
a. Assemble the appropriate team and develop damage assessment plans,
policies and procedures;
b. Maintain a list of critical facilities that will require immediate repair if
damaged;
c. Appoint a representative to be located within the EOC to direct damage
assessment operations to include operation of the teams, collecting data,
and developing accurate and appropriate reports for the Pittsylvania
County Emergency Manager;
d. Solicit cooperation from companies and local representatives of support
agencies to serve as member of damage assessment teams;
e. Conduct damage assessment training programs for the teams;
f. Coordinate disaster teams conducting field surveys;
g. Collect and compile incoming damage reports from teams in the field,
from other operations directors, and outside agencies, systems and
companies;
h. Using existing policies and procedures, determine the state of damaged
buildings and place notification/placards as needed;
i. Using existing policies and procedures, facilitate the issuance of building
permits and for the review and inspection of the site-related and
construction plans submitted for the rebuilding/restoration of buildings;
j. Assist in the establishment of the sequence of repairs and priorities for
the restoration of affected areas;
k. Correlate and consolidate all expenditures for damage assessment to the
Department of Finance; and
l. Ensure that there will be an escort available for any State or Federal
damage assessments and prepare an area map with the damage sites
prior to their arrival.
5. Pittsylvania County Department of Public Works
a. Designate representatives to serve as members of damage assessment
teams;
b. Participate in damage assessment training;
c. Collect and compile damage data regarding public and private utilities,
and provide to Pittsylvania County Department of Building and Zoning
within the EOC; and
d. Participate as requested in Initial Damage Assessment field reviews and
escorting for State and Local damage assessments.
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6. Local Extension Office
a. Designate representatives to serve as members of damage assessment
teams;
b. Participate in damage assessment training;
c. Collect and compile damage data regarding public and private agricultural
resources, and provide to Pittsylvania County Department of Building and
Zoning within the EOC; and
d. Participate as requested in Initial Damage Assessment field reviews and
escorting for State and Local damage assessments.
7. Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department
a. Provide security for ingress and egress of the damaged area(s) post-
event; and
b. Provide access and security for damage assessment activities within
Pittsylvania County.
8. Pittsylvania County Department of Finance
a. Collect, report and maintain estimates of expenditures and obligations
required for response and recovery activities;
b. Maintain accurate records of funds, materials and man-hours expended
as a direct result of the incident; and
c. Report these estimates and obligations to the Emergency Coordinator for
inclusion into the appropriate Public Assistance IDA categories.
d. Insert any other local responsibilities here.
9. Pittsylvania County Emergency Management
a. Overall direction and control of damage assessment for Pittsylvania
County;
b. Reporting of damages to the Virginia EOC within 72 of the incident in the
appropriate Initial Damage Assessment format; and
c. Ensuring appropriate and adequate public information and education
regarding the damage assessment process.
Action Checklist
Mitigation/Prevention:
1. Develop public awareness programs from building codes, ordinances and the
National Flood Insurance Program;
2. Develop a damage assessment training program;
3. Develop damage assessment plans, procedures and guidance;
4. Designate representatives to lead damage assessment activities within the EOC;
and
5. Designate damage assessment team members.
6. Insert any other preparedness actions here.
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Preparedness:
1. Identify resources to support and assist with damage assessment activities;
2. Train personnel in damage assessment techniques;
3. Review plans, procedures and guidance for damage assessments, damage
reporting and accounting; and
4. List all critical facilities and all local buildings requiring priority restoration.
Response:
1. Activate the damage assessment staff in the EOC;
2. Organize and deploy damage assessment teams or team escorts as necessary;
3. Organize collection of data and record keeping at the onset of the event;
4. Document all emergency work performed by local resources to include
appropriate photographs;
5. Compile and disseminate all damage reports for appropriate agencies;
6. Determine the state of damaged buildings and place notification/placards as
needed; and
7. Inform officials of hazardous facilities, bridges, roads, etc.
Recovery:
1. Continue damage assessment surveys as needed;
2. Advise on priority repairs and unsafe structures;
3. Facilitate the issuance of building permits and for the review and inspection of
the site-related and construction plans submitted for the rebuilding/restoration of
buildings;
4. Monitor restoration activities;
5. Complete an event review with all responding parties;
6. Review damage assessment plans, policies and procedures in respect to the
recent emergency response. Update as necessary and disseminate;
7. Review building codes and land use regulations for possible improvements;
8. Review and update the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking.
Instruct all departments to replenish used on-hand inventory of supplies; and
9. Assist the Department of Finance in the preparation and submission of disaster
assistance applications to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for
reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
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Administration and Logistics
Administration:
Basic administrative and accountability procedures for any damage assessment
activities will be followed as required by Pittsylvania County, state and federal
regulations. As with any disaster or incident response, the ICS/NIMS will be used to
organize and coordinate response activity.
Logistics:
If supplies, materials, and equipment are required, records will be maintained in
accordance to Pittsylvania County, state and federal reporting requirements. All
procurement processes will also follow appropriate procurement policies and
regulations, and state and federal policies and regulations as necessary.
Public Information:
The Public Information Officer will follow procedures to:
1. Ensure prior coordination with appropriate damage assessment coordination
ESFs to provide periodic spot announcements to the public on pertinent aspects
of the assessments; and
2. Ensure availability of the media in the event an emergency requiring evacuation
arises.
Direction and Control
1. All damage assessment activities will be coordinated through the EOC and
employ the ICS/NIMS. Small scale or immediate need evacuations may be
coordinated on-site as necessary. These on-site coordinated evacuations
will also employ the ICS/NIMS.
2. The EOC is responsible for providing support and resources to the incident
commander.
3. The Emergency Manager will assist the senior elected official in the EOC and
assistant to support 24-hour operations and act in the absence of the primary.
4. In the event an incident is suspected or determined to be a terrorist event, a Joint
Operations Center will be established to coordinate Federal and State support. A
separate Joint Information Center will provide media interface.
Plan Development and Maintenance
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This plan should be reviewed annually in its entirity for any needed updates,
revisions, or additions. It is the responsibility of the Pittsylvania County
Department of Building and Zoning, as the lead agency for this plan, to insure that
this is completed. This plan should also be reviewed after every incident in which
it is activated to reflect any needed updates, revisions or additions that were
found within that response effort.
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Tab 1 to Damage Assessment Annex
Damage Assessment Team Assignments
The appointed representative from the Department of Building and Zoning will report to
the EOC when activated by the Emergency Manager. Damage assessment teams will
be assembled and instructions provided relative to the emergency. Team leaders will be
designated to compile information for situation and damage assessment reports.
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS (based on categories in Damage Assessment Form) will be
determined at the time of need.
I. PRIVATE PROPERTY
Category A – Residential/Personal Property
Houses, manufactured homes, apartments, duplexes (identify number of families
and units affected) – Include estimate for structures, private bridges, fencing and
vehicles/boats.
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Category B – Business and Industry
Industrial plants and businesses (facilities, equipment, materials, commercial
vehicles).
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Category C – Agriculture
An agricultural parcel is at least 5 acres. Include estimate of all damage to
houses, manufactured homes, crops (type and acres), farm buildings, livestock
(number and type), fencing (in miles) and equipment (pieces and type).
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
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II. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Category A – Debris Clearance
Debris on roads and streets, on public property, on private property and structure
demolition.
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Category B – Protective Measures
1. Life and safety (all public safety report costs)
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
2. Barricading, sandbagging, stream drainage channels, health (rodents/insect
control)
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Category C – Road Systems
Damage to roads and streets, bridges, culverts, sidewalks, traffic control
systems.
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Category D – Water Control Facilities
Damage to dams and drainage systems.
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
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Category E – Public Buildings and Equipment
Damage to buildings, inventory, vehicles and equipment.
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Category F – Public Utility Systems
Damage to water plants, dams, sanitary/sewage systems and storm drainage
systems.
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Category G – Recreational Facilities
Damage to parks, shelters, lighting and equipment.
Team: Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
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Tab 2 to Damage Assessment Annex
LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
– TELEPHONE REPORT
1. CALLER NAME 2. PROPERTY ADDRESS (include apt. no;
zip code)
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER 4. TYPE OF PROPERTY 5. OWNERSHIP
Home Work Cell Single Family
Multi-Family
(usually Apts.)
Business
Check here if
residence is a vacation
home—not a primary
residence
Own
Rent
Lease
(business
only)
Best time to call
Best number to
use
6. CONSTRUCTION TYPE
Masonry Wood Frame Mobile Home Manufactured Other
7. TYPE OF INSURANCE
Property Sewer Back-up Flood (Structure) Flood (Contents) Wind/Hurricane
None
8. DAMAGES (Check all that apply)
HVAC Yes No Water Heater Yes No Electricity On Off Natural Gas On
Off
Roof Intact Yes No Foundation Yes No Windows Yes No Sewer OK
Not OK
Major Appliances Yes No Basement Flooding Yes - Depth____Feet Furnace Yes
No
9. SOURCE OF DAMAGES
Sewer back-up Primarily Flood Wind/Wind driven rain Tornado Other
______________
10. Based on the damages reported, the property is currently Habitable
Uninhabitable
11. CALLER’S ESTIMATE OF DAMAGES
REPAIRS CONTENTS TOTAL
$ $
$
12. COMMENTS
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12. CALL TAKER 13. DATE & TIME REPORT
TAKEN
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Tab 3 to Damage Assessment Annex
Cumulative Initial Damage Assessment Report
PRIMARY: Input into WebEOC
SECONDARY: VDEM VEOC Phone Number (804) 674-2400 Fax Number (804) 674-2419
Jurisdiction:
Date/Time IDA Report
Prepared:
Prepared By:
Call back number:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
Part I: Private Property CUMULATIVE DAMAGES
Type Property #
Destroyed
# Major
Damage
# Minor
Damage
#
Affected
Dollar
Loss
% Flood
Insured
%
Property
Insured
%
Owned
%
Secondary
Single Dwelling
Houses (inc.
condo units)
Multi-Family
Residences
(count each unit)
Manufactured
Residences
(Mobile)
Business/Industr
y
Non-Profit
Organization
Buildings
Agricultural
Facilities
Part II: Public Property (Includes eligible non-profit Facilities) CUMULATIVE DAMAGES
Type of Property
Estimated
Dollar Loss
%
Insured
Category A (Debris Removal)
Category B (Emergency Protective Measures)
Category C (Roads and Bridges)
Category D (Water Control Facilities)
Category E (Public Buildings and Equipment
Category F (Public Utilities)
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Category G (Parks and Recreation Facilities)
TOTAL $0.00
Additional Comments:
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Tab 4 to Damage Assessment Annex
Public Assistance Damage Assessment Guidelines
Category Purpose Eligible Activities
A: Debris
Removal
Clearance of trees and woody
debris; building wreckage; sand,
mud, silt, and gravel; vehicles; and
other disaster-related material
deposited on public and, in very
limited cases, private property
• Debris removal from a street or highway to
allow the safe passage of emergency vehicles
• Debris removal from public property to
eliminate health and safety hazards
B: Emergency
Protective
Measures
Measures taken before, during, and
after a disaster to save lives,
protect public health and safety,
and protect improved public and
private property
• Emergency Operations Center activation
• Warning devices (barricades, signs, and
announcements)
• Search and rescue
• Security forces (police and guards)
• Construction of temporary levees
• Provision of shelters or emergency care
• Sandbagging • Bracing/shoring damaged
structures
• Provision of food, water, ice and other
essential needs
• Emergency repairs • Emergency demolition
• Removal of health and safety hazards
C: Roads and
Bridges
Repair of roads, bridges, and
associated features, such as
shoulders, ditches, culverts,
lighting and signs
• Eligible work includes: repair to surfaces,
bases, shoulders, ditches, culverts, low water
crossings, and other features, such as
guardrails.
D: Water
Control
Facilities
Repair of irrigation systems,
drainage channels, and pumping
facilities. Repair of levees, dams,
and flood control channels fall
under Category D, but the eligibility
of these facilities is restricted
• Channel alignment • Recreation
• Navigation • Land reclamation
• Fish and wildlife habitat
• Interior drainage • Irrigation
• Erosion prevention • Flood control
E: Buildings
and
Equipment
Repair or replacement of buildings,
including their contents and
systems; heavy equipment; and
vehicles
• Buildings, including contents such as
furnishings and interior systems such as
electrical work.
• Replacement of pre-disaster quantities of
consumable supplies and inventory.
Replacement of library books and
publications.
• Removal of mud, silt, or other accumulated
debris is eligible, along with any cleaning and
painting necessary to restore the building.
• All types of equipment, including vehicles,
may be eligible for repair or replacement
when damaged as a result of the declared
event.
F: Utilities Repair of water treatment and • Restoration of damaged utilities.
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delivery systems; power generation
facilities and distribution lines; and
sewage collection and treatment
facilities
• Temporary as well as permanent repair costs
can be reimbursed.
G: Parks,
Recreational
Facilities, and
Other Items
Repair and restoration of parks,
playgrounds, pools, cemeteries,
and beaches. This category also is
used for any work or facility that
cannot be characterized adequately
by Categories A-F
• Roads, buildings, and utilities within those
areas and other features, such as playground
equipment, ball fields, swimming pools,
tennis courts, boat docks and ramps, piers,
and golf courses.
• Grass and sod are eligible only when
necessary to stabilize slopes and minimize
sediment runoff.
• Repairs to maintained public beaches may be
eligible in limited circumstances.
Only states, local government agencies and authorities, public utilities, and certain non-profit organizations may be
eligible for Public Assistance grants.
Eligibility Criteria: Virginia Population per latest US Census x annual multiplier for state eligibility; Locality population per
latest US Census x annual local multiplier for local eligibility.
Adapted from the Public Assistance Guide, FEMA 322 ; Additional policy information is available at
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pa/policy.shtm
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Tab 5 to Damage Assessment Annex
Public Assistance Damage Assessment Field Form
JURISDICTION: INSPECTOR:______ _DATE: PAGE ____ of ____
Key for Damage Categories (Use appropriate letters in the ‘category’ blocks below)
A. Debris Clearance
B. Emergency Protective
Measures
C. Roads & Bridges
D. Water Control Facilities
E. Public Buildings &
Equipment
F. Public Utility System
G. Parks, Recreation Facilities &
Other
SITE # WORK
CATEGORY:
NAME of FACILITY and LOCATION:
GPS ( in decimal deg.):
DAMAGE DESCRIPTION:
EMERGENCY FOLLOW-UP
NEEDED? Y N TOTAL ESTIMATED DAMAGES: $
FLOOD INSURANCE Y N PROPERTY
INSURANCE Y N NO DATA AVAILABLE (check
box)
SITE # WORK
CATEGOR
Y:
NAME of FACILITY and LOCATION:
GPS (in decimal deg.):
DAMAGE DESCRIPTION:
EMERGENCY FOLLOW-UP
NEEDED? Y N TOTAL ESTIMATED DAMAGES: $
FLOOD INSURANCE Y N PROPERTY
INSURANCE Y N NO DATA AVAILABLE (check
box)
SITE # WORK
CATEGOR
Y:
NAME of FACILITY and LOCATION:
GPS ( in decimal deg.):
DAMAGE DESCRIPTION:
EMERGENCY FOLLOW-UP
NEEDED? Y N TOTAL ESTIMATED DAMAGES: $
FLOOD INSURANCE Y N PROPERTY
INSURANCE Y N NO DATA AVAILABLE
(check box)
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Tab 6 to Damage Assessment Annex
Individual Assistance Damage Assessment Level Guidelines
Damage
Definitions
General
Description
Things to Look For Water Levels
DESTROYED DESTROYED DESTROYED DESTROYED
Structure is a total
loss.
Not economically
feasible to rebuild.
Structure leveled
above the
foundation, or
second floor is
gone. Foundation or
basement is
significantly
damaged.
Structure leveled or
has major
shifting off its
foundation or only
the foundation
remains. Roof is
gone, with
noticeable distortion
to walls.
More than 4 feet
in first floor.
More than 2 feet in
mobile home.
MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR
Structure is
currently
uninhabitable.
Extensive repairs
are necessary to
make habitable.
Will take more
than 30 days to
repair.
Walls collapsed.
Exterior frame
damaged. Roof off
or collapsed. Major
damage to utilities:
furnace, water
heater, well, septic
system.
Portions of the roof
and decking are
missing. Twisted,
bowed, cracked, or
collapsed walls.
Structure
penetrated by large
foreign object, such
as a tree. Damaged
foundation.
2 to 4 feet in first
floor without
basement.
1 foot or more in
first floor with
basement.
6 inches to 2 feet in
mobile home
with plywood
floors.
1 inch in mobile
home with
particle board
floors.
MINOR MINOR MINOR MINOR
Structure is
damaged and
uninhabitable. Minor
repairs are
necessary to make
habitable.
Will take less than
30 days to repair.
Interior flooring /
exterior walls with
minor damage.
Tree(s) fallen on
structure. Smoke
damage. Shingles /
roof tiles moved or
missing.
Many missing
shingles, broken
windows and doors.
Loose or
missing siding.
Minor shifting or
settling of
foundation. Minor
damage to septic
system.
2 inches to 2 feet in
first floor without
basement.
1 foot or more in
basement.
Crawlspace –
reached insulation.
Sewage - in
basement.
Mobile home,
"Belly Board" to 6
inches.
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AFFECTED
HABITABLE
AFFECTED
HABITABLE
AFFECTED
HABITABLE
AFFECTED
HABITABLE
Structure has
received minimal
damage and is
habitable without
repairs.
Chimney or porch
damaged. Carpet
on first floor soaked.
Broken windows.
Few missing
shingles, some
broken
windows. Damage
to air conditioning
units / etc. Some
minor basement
flooding.
Less than 2 inches
in first floor
Minor basement
flooding.
Mobile home, no
water in "Belly
Board".
IDA Tips: Estimating Water Depths
Brick - 2 1/2 inches per course Lap or aluminum siding -
4 inches or 8 inches per course Stair risers - 7 inches
Concrete or cinder block - 8 inches per course Door knobs - 36 inches
above floor Standard doors - 6 feet 8 inches
Additional information: www.VAEmergency.com Adapted from FEMA
9327.1-PR April 2005 Revised 03/13/07 VDEM
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Tab 7 to Damage Assessment Annex
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DAM SAFETY SUPPORT ANNEX
Coordinating Agency
Sheriff’s Department
Pittsylvania County Emergency Management
Cooperating Agencies
Pittsylvania County Administrator
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Introduction
Purpose:
To facilitate the evacuation of downstream residents or notification of the public in the
event of an imminent or impending dam failure.
Scope:
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) provides detailed
guidance to dam owners in developing emergency action plans and emergency
preparedness plans in the event of dam failure. Local government is also responsible
for developing compatible procedures to warn and evacuate the public in the event of
dam failure.
Concept of Operations
General:
Dam owners are responsible for the proper design, construction, operation,
maintenance, exercising, and safety of their dams. They are also responsible for
reporting abnormal conditions at the dam to the Sheriff, the County Administrator and
the Coordinator of Emergency Management and to recommend evacuation of the public
below the dam if it appears necessary. Owners of dams that exceed 25 feet in height
and impound more than 50 acre-feet (100 acre-feet for agricultural purposes) of water
must develop and maintain an (EAP). This plan shall include a method of notifying and
warning persons downstream and of notifying local authorities in the event of impending
failure of the dam. An EAP is one of three items required prior to issuance of an
Operation and Maintenance Certificate by the Virginia DCR. In addition to the Virginia
DCR, a copy of the plan must be provided to the local Director of Emergency
Management and to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
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Standards have been established for “Dam Classifications” and “Emergency Stages.”
See Tab 1. The affected public will be routinely notified of conditions at the dam during
Stage I. If conditions escalate to Stage II, emergency services personnel will
immediately notify the public affected to be on alert for possible evacuation of the areas
that would be flooded. If conditions deteriorate and overtopping or failure of a dam has
occurred or is imminent, as in Stage III, the County Administrator and/or the Coordinator
of Emergency Management and/or the Chairman/Director of Emergency Management
will warn the public, order evacuation from the affected area, and declare a local
emergency.
Organization:
(The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors/Director of Emergency Management, the
County Administrator and/or the Coordinator of Emergency Management, or appointee),
are responsible for making the decision to order evacuation in the event of an imminent
or impending dam failure. The Sheriff’s Office will disseminate the warning to evacuate.
AUTHORITIES:
In addition to those listed in the Basic Plan:
A. The Virginia Dam Safety Act, Article 2, Chapter 6, Title 10.1 (10.1-604 et seq) of
the Code of Virginia
B. Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board, Chapter 20 – Impounding Structure
Regulations. 4VAC50-20-10 through 4VAC50-20-400 of the Virginia
Administrative Code
Emergency Management Actions – Dam Safety
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1. Normal Operations
A. Dam Owners
a. Develop an Emergency Actions Plan (EAP) for warning and
evacuating the public in event of dam failure.
b. Obtain an Operations and Maintenance Certificate from the Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation.
c. Operate and maintain the dam to assure the continued integrity of the
structure.
d. Exercise and test dam EAP to ensure that it meets current codes and
regulations.
B. Local Government
a. Develop compatible procedures to warn and evacuate the public in
event of dam failure.
2. Increased Readiness
A. Stage I Conditions
a. Alert on-duty emergency response personnel.
B. Stage II Conditions
a. Alert on-duty emergency response personnel.
b. Notify the public of possible dam failure.
c. Review warning and evacuation plans and procedures.
d. Place off-duty emergency response personnel on alert.
3. Emergency Operations
A. Mobilization Phase – Latter Part of Stage II or at Stage III Conditions
a. Activate EOC.
b. Notify Virginia Emergency Operations Center.
c. Alert emergency response personnel to standby status.
d. Begin record keeping of all incurred expenses
B. Response Phase – Stage III Conditions
a. Activate EOC.
b. Order immediate evacuation of residents in expected inundation areas.
c. Sound warning though use of sirens, horns, Emergency Alert System,
telephone, or door to door notification to evacuate individuals
immediately out of the area or to high ground in area for later rescue.
d. Call in necessary emergency response personnel to provide help
required to save lives and property.
e. Follow all established procedures within designated functional areas
specified in this plan.
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4. Recovery
A. Provide assistance to disaster victims.
B. Clean up debris and restore essential services.
C. All agencies tasked in this plan implement recovery procedures.
D. Review emergency procedures used and revise, if necessary, to ensure
lessons learned are applied and incorporated into future plans.
E. Determine what mitigation measures, if any, should be initiated (zoning,
design of dams, etc.)
Responsibilities
Dam Owners:
➢ Develop an emergency action plan (or emergency preparedness plan) for
warning and evacuating the Public in the event of dam failure;
➢ Obtain an Operation and Maintenance Certificate from the Virginia DCR;
➢ Provide plan copies to the locality, Virginia Departments of Conservation and
Recreation (DCR) and Emergency Management (VDEM);
➢ Operate and maintain the dam to assure the continued integrity of the
structure;
➢ Conduct exercises to ensure responsible parties understand their role and
appropriate response capabilities exist; and
➢ If an owner or the owner's engineer has determined that circumstances are
impacting the integrity of the impounding structure that could result in the
imminent failure of the impounding structure, temporary repairs may be
initiated prior to approval from the board. The owner shall notify the Virginia
DCR within 24 hours of identifying the circumstances impacting the integrity
of the impounding structure.
Local Government:
➢ Develop compatible procedures to warn and evacuate the public in the event
of dam failure;
➢ Notify public of possible dam failure;
➢ Order immediate evacuation of residents in expected inundation areas;
➢ Sound warning through use of sirens, horns, and vehicles with loudspeakers,
Emergency Alert System, telephone calls, and door-to-door notification to
evacuate individuals immediately out of the area or to high ground in area for
later rescue;
➢ Provide assistance to disaster victims;
➢ Clean up debris and restore essential services;
➢ All agencies tasked in this plan implement recovery procedures;
➢ Review emergency procedures used and revise, if necessary, to insure
lessons learned are applied in future disasters; and
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➢ Determine what mitigation measures, if any, should be initiated (zoning,
design of dams, etc.).
Tab 1 to Dam Safety Support Annex
DAM CLASSIFICATIONS AND EMERGENCY STAGES
Dam Classifications
Dams are classified, as the degree of hazard potential they impose should the structure
fail completely. This hazard classification has no correlation to the structural integrity or
probability of failure.
Dams which exceed 25 feet in height and impound more that 50 acre feet in volume, or
100 acre feet if for agricultural purposes, are required to obtain an Operation and
Maintenance Certificate which includes the development of an emergency action plan
administered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
High - dams that upon failure would cause probable loss of life or serious economic
damage
Significant - dams that upon failure might cause loss of life or appreciable economic
damage
Low - dams that upon failure would lead to no expected loss of life or significant
economic damage. Special criteria: This classification includes dams that upon failure
would cause damage only to property of the dam owner.
Emergency Stages
When abnormal conditions impact on a dam, such as flooding or minor damage to the
dam, the dam owner should initiate specific actions that will result in increased readiness
to respond to a potential dam failure. The following stages identify actions and response
times which may be appropriate.
Stage I - Slowly developing conditions; five days or more may be available for
response. Owner should increase frequency of observations and take
appropriate readiness actions.
Stage II - Rapidly developing conditions; overtopping is possible. One to five
days may be available for response. Increase readiness measures. Notify local
Coordinator of conditions and keep him informed.
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Stage III - Failure has occurred, is imminent, or already in flood condition;
overtopping is probable. Only minutes may be available for response.
Evacuation recommended.
Reference: “Dam Safety, Floodplain Management.” Virginia Department of Conservation
and Recreation. October, 29 2008. www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam_safety_and_floodplains/
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Tab 2 to Dam Safety Support Annex
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY DIRECTORY OF DAMS REGULATED BY
VIRGINIA DCR AND RECREATION AND REQUIRING
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
Class I
Smith Mountain Lake Dam
Structural Height: 235 feet
Hydraulic Height:
Maximum Capacity: 1,142,000 acre-feet
Normal Capacity: 18,200 acre-feet
Type: Arch
Purpose: Hydroelectric and Recreation
Owner: Appalachian Power Company
PO Box 2021
Roanoke, VA 24022
Leesville Lake Dam
Structural Height: 90 feet
Hydraulic Height: feet
Maximum Capacity: 94,960 acre-feet
Normal Capacity: acre-feet
Type: Gravity
Purpose: Hydroelectric
Owner: Appalachian Power Company
PO Box 2021
Roanoke, VA 24022
Class II
Cherrystone Creek Dam #1
Structural Height: 57 feet
Hydraulic Height: feet
Maximum Capacity: 7,152 acre-feet
Normal Capacity: acre-feet
Type: Earth
Purpose: Recreation
Owner: Town of Chatham
PO Box 380
Chatham, VA 24531
Cherrystone Creek Dam #2A
Structural Height: 73 feet
Hydraulic Height: feet
Maximum Capacity: 1636 acre-feet
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Normal Capacity: acre-feet
Type: Earth
Purpose: Flood Control & Recreation
Owner: Town of Chatham
PO Box 380
Chatham, VA 24531
Multitrade Raw Water Storage
Structural Height: 42 feet
Hydraulic Height: feet
Maximum Capacity: 193 acre-feet
Normal Capacity: acre-feet
Type: Earth
Purpose: Water Supply
Owner: Multitrade Limited Partnership
PO Box 717
Ridgeway, VA 24148
Class III
Elkhorn Dam
Owner:
Java, VA 24565
Burton Dam
Owner: Va. Dept. Game and Inland Fisheries
Richmond, VA
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Tab 3 to Dam Safety Support Annex
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY REGISTERED DAM CONTACT INFORMATION
(Include a map indicating local of dams within jurisdiction)
Name of Impounding Structure:
Inventory Number: City/County:
Other Name (if given):
Stream Name:
Latitude: Longitude:
Name of Impounding Structure Operator:
Address:
Telephone: Alternate Number(s):
Other means of communication:
Name of Impounding Structure:
Inventory Number: City/County:
Other Name (if given):
Stream Name:
Latitude: Longitude:
Name of Impounding Structure Operator:
Address:
Telephone: Alternate Number(s):
Other means of communication:
Name of Impounding Structure:
Inventory Number: City/County:
Other Name (if given):
Stream Name:
Latitude: Longitude:
Name of Impounding Structure Operator:
Address:
Telephone: Alternate Number(s):
Other means of communication:
Name of Impounding Structure:
Inventory Number: City/County:
Other Name (if given):
Stream Name:
Latitude: Longitude:
Name of Impounding Structure Operator:
Address:
Telephone: Alternate Number(s):
Other means of communication:
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Tab 4 to Dam Safety Support Annex
REGISTERED DAMS MAP
(Include a map indicating local of dams within jurisdiction)
Maintained in Emergency Communications Center
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Local Government Non-Medical
Pandemic Influenza (Flu) Plan
August 2009
Instructions:
This document is a template of a local non-medical pandemic influenza annex which
serves as a part of your local Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). This template is not
intended to be a “boiler plate” document. It is intended to be used as a tool in the
planning process, which should include all stake holders within the community and
outside agencies and organizations. It suggests an overall format and examples of
items that may or may not be applicable to your community.
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Pandemic Influenza (Flu) Annex
Coordinating Agency
Pittsylvania County Department of Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Department of Health
Cooperating Agencies
Government Agencies:
Pittsylvania County Social Services
Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department
Private Industry:
Local Hospitals
Local Clinics
Purpose
This annex serves to provide information and guidelines to local government officials
and public service authorities for the potential outbreak of influenza resulting in a
pandemic. These guidelines are intended to provide non-medical direction to local
officials and/or emergency managers during the planning and implementation phases of
a pandemic influenza emergency, while remaining general enough to allow for flexibility
at the local level. The local government should look to the local health department for
direction on medical interventions. Coordination between the local government and the
health department are paramount in mitigating the effects of a pandemic.
Pandemic planning requires that people and entities not accustomed to responding to
health crises understand the actions and priorities required to prepare for, respond to,
and recover from these potential risks. With that said, this annex is designed to
establish strategies and/or measures that may contain and control influenza outbreaks;
limit the number of illnesses and deaths, and minimize social disruption and economic
losses.
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Situation
Pandemic Influenza (Flu)
Pandemics are different from seasonal outbreaks or “epidemics” of influenza. Seasonal
outbreaks are caused by subtypes of influenza viruses that already exist among people.
They occur from time to time and in most cases can be treated through vaccinations
and/or medicines.
An epidemic is an outbreak of a disease similar to a seasonal flu. The difference
between the two is that an epidemic outbreak may affect a limited area, such as a city,
county, and/or state. A pandemic can extend beyond the borders of several or more
countries. As noted, a pandemic may also be regional or localized if it involves more
cases than a simple epidemic.
Influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that can spread from the coughing and
sneezing of an infected individual or by picking up the virus from a contaminated
surface, such as a door knob, a person’s hand, etc. Signs and symptoms of influenza
illness may include fever, muscle aches, headache, malaise, coughing, sore throat, and
runny nose. Children may show signs of the infection through ear infections, nausea and
vomiting.
More information regarding influenza can be found in Tab 2 of this plan annex.
Event Phases
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is continuously monitoring the types,
frequency, and character of outbreaks that are occurring in the international community,
in coordination with its federal partners.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed and refined Pandemic Influenza
Phases, which are illustrated on Figure 1. These phases are intended to characterize the
progression of transmission that may be experienced during the course of an event.
Sustained human-to-human transmission, Phase 6, will trigger the implementation of
plans and mobilization of resources in an attempt to contain and mitigate the effects of
the event on the world community.
The federal government developed stages associated with the WHO Global Pandemic
Phases to facilitate federal agency planning process. Virginia will use the framework of
the United States Government (USG) stages as they relate to the planning and
coordination of response initiatives between the levels of government. It is important to
understand, however, that the Federal government may not necessarily declare a USG
stage concurrent with a WHO Phase, unless there is compelling need to do so. A WHO
Phase declaration does not automatically result in a USG Phase declaration.
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Figure 1
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Assumptions
A. Pre-event planning is critical to ensure a prompt and effective response to a
pandemic influenza, as its spread will be rapid, reoccurring (in multiple waves),
and difficult to stop once it begins.
B. A pandemic disease outbreak may precipitate infection rates exceeding 25
percent in an affected population, with projected mortality rates in excess of
normal seasonal flu activity.
C. Workforce absenteeism may rise as high as 40 percent at the height of a given
pandemic wave, significantly affecting critical services, infrastructure, supply
chain pipelines, etc.
D. All operations and services within the public and private sector will be
compromised in varying degrees throughout the response and recovery phases;
however, proper planning and adequate resources may sustain essential
operations/services and mitigate the effects of the event across all sectors (e.g.,
government, education, health, commerce and trade, critical infrastructure, etc.)
E. Due to the universal susceptibility of the public to an influenza virus and the
anticipated pervasive impact on all segments of society, the majority of the
medical and non-medical consequences of the event will be addressed by the
public and private sectors in the context of the existing emergency management
framework, supporting infrastructure, available resources, and associated supply
chains with marginal support from new or external parties.
F. Although technical assistance and support will be available through the federal
government prior to, during, and following the event period, it will be limited in
contrast to other natural and man-made events that impact a specific geographic
area in a more defined, shorter, and nonrecurring timeframe.
G. A comprehensive and integrated strategy will require the involvement of all levels
of government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), and
citizens.
H. At the state level, the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan
(COVEOP), which is in compliance with the National Response Framework
(NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), provides the
framework to coordinate response and recovery operations and associated
support to address the consequences of a pandemic disease outbreak.
I. Pan Flu planning is inherent in continuity of operations and business planning
initiatives in the public and private sectors. It focuses on implementing strategies
and tools required to adapt to an environment where there is a reduced capacity
to sustain essential operations, services, resource support, and critical
infrastructure due to increased illness and death rates.
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J. The Commonwealth has secured a large inventory of antiviral drugs so as to be
able to treat a significant portion of the affected population; these antivirals will be
released once evidence suggests normal commercial supplies are inadequate or
are reasonably expected to be depleted. There will be a significant and sustained
increase in demand for medical services during each wave that will overwhelm
the healthcare system and compromise the overall standard of care provided.
K. Vaccines will be in limited quantities when made available, necessitating the
need to develop and implement a distribution plan. VDH has developed a
Pandemic Vaccine Distribution and Administration Plan for this purpose.
L. Local and regional health infrastructure and associated resources will be quickly
committed to providing the necessary treatment and supporting strategies to
effectively respond to a potentially developing or actual event.
M. Non-pharmaceutical interventions such as social distancing, if applied in a timely
manner, will play a significant role in mitigating the impacts of the disease at
the local and state level.
O. Of those who become ill with influenza, 50% may seek outpatient care. Ill
persons should call ahead to their health care providers for guidance rather than
presenting at provider treatment locations to avoid exposing other persons
seeking medical care but who do not have influenza.
*Special Note on Continuity of Operations Plans, Pandemic Flu Annex
Through guidance from the Office of Commonwealth Preparedness (OCP) continuity
planning program, VDEM created a Pandemic Influenza Annex to its pre-existing
continuity of operations (COOP) plan guidance. This annex can be used by state
agencies, institutions of higher education or local governments. This can be found at
http://www.vaemergency.com/library/coop/panflu/index.cfm
Citizen Preparedness
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) website includes links to
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) to provide the necessary information and guidance to citizens regarding
what they need to do to be prepared in the event of a pandemic influenza. The website
also provides information on a variety of programs that citizens can become a part of to
support community preparedness and response activities. Some of these include: the
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Neighborhood Watch Program, Public
Safety Volunteers in Virginia, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Fire Corps, and Volunteers
in Police Service.
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Concept of Operations
Community Mitigation Strategies
Pittsylvania County Emergency Management, in coordination with the Pittsylvania
County Health Department will determine the need to implement any of these initiatives.
More information on Community Strategy and further explanation can be found in Tab 3
of this plan annex.
External Affairs/Public Information
Dissemination and sharing of timely and accurate information with all stakeholders and
the public will be one of the most important facets of the pandemic response. Advising
the public on actions they can take to minimize their risk of exposure or actions to take if
they have been exposed, will reduce the spread of the pandemic and may also serve to
reduce panic and unnecessary demands on vital services. Clear, concise, consistent
and timely Public information is essential to a successful response effort. To this end,
VDH may activate a Public Health Information Center (Call Center) and important
information will be posted on the agency website. If necessary and the need exists,
VDEM may choose to open the Public Information Center. Jurisdictions should also
consider staffing Call Centers in the event a high demand for local information is
anticipated.
Pittsylvania County will coordinate the sharing of information among decision makers
along with other agencies vital to mitigating the hazard, more specifically, all agencies
listed under the “Responsibilities” as appropriate. This effort will follow the already
established processes of information sharing as outlined in the External Affairs/Public
Information section of the Pittsylvania County Emergency Operations Plan.
Declaration of State of Emergency
Pittsylvania County
All of the current authorities granted to Pittsylvania County remain constant as described
by the Code of Virginia in Title 44 §146.21. A declaration of a local emergency shall
activate the Pittsylvania County Emergency Operations Plan.
Commonwealth of Virginia
In order to mobilize the necessary resources to respond to an influenza pandemic, the
Governor will declare a State of Emergency through the issuance of an Executive Order.
The projected impact of an influenza pandemic on local and state government will
necessitate a request for federal assistance. A State of Emergency will be considered
when the State response stage reaches #3, or as determined by the Governor in
consultation with the State Health Commissioner. While unlikely, an Executive Order
could be issued or an existing order amended to mandate the closure of public and
private facilities such as, but not limited to, schools and institutions of higher education.
A further explanation of these authorities can be found in Tab 1 of this plan annex.
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Public Health Authorities
The State Health Commissioner and the Board of Health have the authority under the
Code of Virginia to take the necessary actions to protect the public health. Under
Virginia law and the Department of Health, the Health Commissioner and his/her local
designee, the District Health Director, as quoted “shall take measures as may be
necessary to prevent the spread of the disease or occurrence of additional cases” and to
protect the public’s health. These authorities are listed in Tab 1 of this plan annex.
Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will be the lead agency with regard to
addressing all health and medical issues and needs related to the influenza pandemic
and providing the necessary guidance to responders, government agencies, businesses,
and citizens throughout the Commonwealth. VDH developed a pandemic influenza plan
in 2002 and will continue to make revisions, as necessary, to reflect the most current
guidance provided by HHS. The VDH Pandemic Influenza Plan and the Pandemic
Influenza Annex to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Emergency Operations Plan, which
focuses on the non-health sectors, represent the Commonwealth’s overall plan to
respond and recover from a pandemic influenza outbreak.
Sources of medical and non-medical stockpiles include:
➢ Virginia’s purchase of an antiviral stockpile (maintained by a contract vendor
responsible for storage and emergency distribution);
➢ Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) caches in Virginia’s three (3)
MMRS areas (Northern Virginia, Richmond and Hapton Roads, hospital supplies
provided through Health Resources and Services;
➢ Administration/Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
(HRSA/ASPR) grants;
➢ Supplies purchased by the Health Districts and stored onsite for immediate
response purposes; and
➢ The Commonwealth of Virginia Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Plan for
federal stockpile assets.
Virginia may also request federal assets through the use of the FEMA Action Request
Form process as described in the SNS Plan.
Just-in-time purchasing arrangements exist through VDH’s pre-approved vendor list as
well as pre-scripted VEOC equipment and supply lists, available for activation in the
event of a declared emergency. Virginia’s primary SNS Remote Storage Sites (RSS)
site, a state-owned facility, will be made available for storage and redistribution of
received just-in-time supplies, among other warehousing options.
Coordination of Response Operations
An influenza pandemic will require a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustained
response over an extended period of time lasting 18-24 months. Local response
operations may be coordinated from Pittsylvania County Emergency Operations Center,
if appropriate. All requests for local or state resources from any entity must be submitted
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to the Pittsylvania County Emergency Operations Center which will then follow the
proper process of submission to the Virginia Emergency Operations Center. However,
efforts to accomplish this using telecommunications/telework practices to minimize mass
gatherings of responders and maximize social distancing should be implemented to help
reduce infection.
Pittsylvania County Office of Emergency Management and the Pittsylvania County
Health Department are the primary agencies responsible for assisting the locality and
coordinating with the Virginia Emergency Operation Center (VEOC) in the event of a
Pandemic Influenza Outbreak. The Pittsylvania County EOC will facilitate and request
resources, assistance, and points of contact(s) in response to immediate vaccine
shortages, medical supplies, and equipment. It is also the responsibility of the
Pittsylvania County EOC to implement the locality emergency plans and mutual aid
agreements.
In addition, the health department will coordinate the county wide public health and
emergency medical response and will activate its Health Department Operations Center
(or equivalent) and request the activation of the Pittsylvania Countywide Emergency
Operation Center (EOC) when a unified response is necessary.
The VEOC will assist the affected jurisdiction(s) and maintain overall direction and
control over statewide emergency operations. When the locality has exhausted their
resources, the local emergency manager will contact the VEOC for assistance.
WebEOC and/or written requests can be faxed to the VEOC. VEOC will then coordinate
to fulfill pandemic influenza related requests (i.e. vaccinations, medical supplies and
equipment, etc.).
Responsibilities
Pittsylvania County
➢ Prepare agency specific Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPs) that address
the unique consequences of a pandemic;
➢ Identify and list emergency contact information for the Point of Contact and the
lines of succession for all agencies that will respond to the pandemic. Include
this information in local emergency plans;
➢ Describe the procedures for rotating employee shifts during the emergency
event; and
➢ Determine the steps that will be taken to preserve continuity of critical
government functions.
Pittsylvania County Office of Emergency Management
➢ Pittsylvania County shall develop and maintain emergency pandemic influenza
response plans to include mutual aid agreements for resources in neighboring
jurisdictions;
➢ Identify the leading agency that will be in charge of all pandemic influenza health
related issues and the supporting agencies. Create a flowchart identifying lines
of authority and communication;
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➢ Identify potential local partnerships with community and private industries for
resources;
➢ Identify critical government functions, services, or operations that address critical
health, safety, and welfare needs of the public that must be maintained; and plan
accordingly to maintain those critical functions;
➢ List and explain the communication strategy and devices for both internal and
external sources, to communicate information to government officials, county
agencies, the public, public health partners, other jurisdictions, and authorities;
➢ Describe local training and education the locality will provide for incidents
regarding a pandemic;
➢ Create and maintain an Incident Command Structure (ICS) and comply with the
National Incident Management System (NIMS);
➢ Local government will have the primary responsibility of ensuring that adequate
medical and/or resource supplies within their jurisdiction during an emergency
have been received;
➢ Describe how the public will be notified to stay at home, receive medicine, and/or
advisories, if necessary;
➢ Identify staging areas for vaccine, medicine, food, fuel, water and security, if
necessary;
➢ Pre-identify and list potential long –term shelters; and
➢ Describe the steps the locality will implement to contain and control the disease
outbreak.
Pittsylvania County Health Department
➢ Clearly state the responsibilities and roles for the jurisdictions health department,
local health provider and partners, and local response agencies during all phases
of a pandemic;
➢ Describe the response, coordination, and decision making structure for the
pandemic that incorporates the combined social/health services and local
response agencies within the locality;
➢ Define preparedness activities that should be taken into account before a
pandemic occurs that will enhance the effectiveness of response measures;
➢ Describe training and education the health department will provide for incidents
regarding a pandemic;
➢ Identify critical functions, services, or operations that address critical health,
safety, and welfare needs of the public that must be maintained;
➢ List and explain the communication strategy and devices for both internal and
external sources, to communicate information to the local Emergency Operation
Center, county agencies, the public, public health partners, other jurisdictions,
and authorities;
➢ Develop and disseminate recommendations on the use of influenza diagnostic
tests, antiviral drugs, and vaccines during a pandemic;
➢ Describe how the public will be notified to stay at home, receive medicine, and/or
advisories, if necessary;
➢ Identify the position/ person who is the point of contact at the local Emergency
Operation Center (EOC) of an impending pandemic;
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➢ Identify and describe the steps that will be taken by the health department to
activate the plan and notify support agencies;
➢ Identify the position or person responsible for collecting and providing situation
reports to the local EOC as related issues of influenza challenges continue;
➢ Describe the procedures for obtaining, storing and distributing vaccinations
and/or medicine(s); and
➢ Work with partner organizations to discuss and resolve clinical issues related to
pandemic influenza response.
Pittsylvania County Schools
The responsibilities and authorities with regard to emergency management issues and
specifically school closure decisions (both prior to and during a declared state of
emergency) rest at the local level. School closure and emergency management issues
for post-secondary schools (including state funded) are decided by the administration of
the particular institution. However, due to the impacts that school closure will have on
the community in an influenza pandemic, it is important for the local government to be
more engaged in monitoring the following:
➢ Level of absenteeism of students, faculty, and staff;
➢ Impacts absenteeism is having on operations;
➢ Strategies that are being considered or employed to sustain operations; and
➢ Resource and supply chain issues that need to be addressed.
The decision to close schools will necessitate consideration of other actions related to
other types of facilities, activities, and functions that bring people together, particularly in
closed environments. The decision to close schools will need to be made in coordination
with a variety of community partners, and implemented in conjunction with other actions
that will complement and reinforce the desired objective of social distancing. To
accomplish this, the school system must have a representative in a strong and
continuous link to, the local emergency operations center to provide the necessary
guidance, technical assistance, and support in regard to response operations, public
information, and policy issues.
It is important to understand school closure is an extreme measure with serious social
and community ramifications. Localities should maintain awareness, through the
Department of Health, on federal school closure guidance developed by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention in coordination with the Department of Education.
The rates of absenteeism and operational impacts being experienced by the school
system will be reported to the local emergency operations center by the school system,
as well as to the state agency that typically interfaces with the system/institution
reporting.
Pittsylvania County schools will request assistance through the local emergency
operations center, like in any other disaster event. If the request exceeds the capability
of local government, the request will be forwarded to the VEOC for consideration.
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The Virginia DOE has updated the Pandemic Influenza Plan Guidelines for Virginia
Public Schools. The plan is available on the Virginia DOE Web site at the following
address: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/studentsrvcs/. The guidance document
includes specific considerations during each phase of a pandemic regarding expected
local school division actions; DOE activities; access control; surveillance, screening, and
triage; infection control and precautions; communication and education; social
distancing; and school closure strategies.
Colleges/Universities
Colleges and universities present unique challenges in terms of pre-pandemic planning
because many aspects of student life and activity encompass factors that are common
to both the child school environment (e.g., classroom/dormitory density) and the adult
sphere (e.g., commuting longer distances for university attendance and participating in
activities and behaviors associated with an older student population).
It is important for the local government to be more engaged in monitoring the following:
➢ Level of absenteeism of students, faculty, and staff. Administrators should
coordinate with the college/university clinic to monitor and report the number of
students presenting with flu-like symptoms. It is important for the school to
distinguish absenteeism due to flu and routine absences from class;
➢ Impacts absenteeism is having on operations;
➢ Strategies that are being considered or employed to sustain operations; and
➢ Resource and supply chain issues that need to be addressed.
Colleges/universities will request assistance through the local emergency operations
center, like in any other disaster event. If the request exceeds the capability of local
government, the request will be forwarded to the VEOC for consideration.
Colleges/universities should identify a liaison to Pittsylvania County Emergency
Management Organization. Frequent communication should occur. In addition to
regular sharing of information and message coordination, decisions of either party
should be shared with the other before implementation.
Pittsylvania County Emergency Medical Services
As the nation’s health care “safety net,” EMS will be faced with higher demands for
services while experiencing problems similar to the rest of the nation – increased
employee absenteeism, disruption of supply chains and increased rates of illness and
death. EMS is only one component of a coordinated system response.
If predictions about the surge of patients and the concomitant increase in absenteeism
among EMS personnel become a reality, EMS providers’ regular day-to-day practices
may need to be modified during pandemic influenza. OEMS field representatives will
continue to disseminate important information to localities and squads including
emerging protocols before and during an influenza pandemic.
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Virginia OEMS will support local EMS providers in establishing procedures to, if
necessary, legally deviate from established treatment procedures during response to
pandemic influenza to support mitigation of and response to such patients. EMS
providers should look to Virginia OEMS for final guidance on protocols and for any
changes in protocols that may occur.
Additional Standards of Care Considerations:
1. EMS medical directors should play a lead role in pandemic influenza planning
efforts in collaboration with public health officers.
2. EMS medical directors should have knowledge and experience with the clinical
and operational aspects of the EMS System.
3. Local EMS medical director oversight, including credentialing of additional EMS
personnel skills, modification of treatment protocols should be consistent with State
laws, rules and policies.
Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department
➢ Provide security for the transportation and/or storage of vaccine, antivirals, and
other medical supplies, if such support is requested;
➢ Enforcing orders of quarantine and isolation, in the unlikely event these are
implemented (atypical for a pandemic, but more realistic for an isolated disease
outbreak);
➢ Preventing and responding to civil disturbances associated with the pandemic;
and
➢ Assisting law enforcement agencies unable to provide essential law enforcement
services due to high rates of absenteeism.
Local Hospitals/Clinics
➢ Determine the steps that will be taken to preserve continuity of critical healthcare
functions;
➢ Collaborate closely with the Health Department on the availability of prophylactic
and treatment supply items (e.g., antivirals, vaccines and ancillary supplies), the
most recent guidance available, etc.; and
➢ Register with the Health Department as vaccination locations/vaccine reception
sites to help assure a controlled supply ordering, delivery and documentation
capability.
Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services
The Department of Social Services (DSS) oversees many programs that provide
benefits and services to eligible applicants. Persons adversely affected in a pandemic
may apply and, if eligible, receive direct financial aid from Food Stamps, Medical
Assistance, Energy Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Auxiliary
Grants, and General Relief. Each program is governed by federal and/or state
law/regulations that define the parameters for eligibility. Policies governing the eligibility
for these programs and services already exist in program manuals. In the event of a
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pandemic, the provision of benefits and services will continue to the extent possible.
DSS, through its regional and home offices will continue to provide program supervision,
secure program waivers, and resolve conflicts relative to program operations.
Information regarding these programs, eligible applicants, and how to apply will be
disseminated through DSS’s Public Information Officer in coordination with Pittsylvania
County Public Information Officer.
Finance/Administration
Pittsylvania County will follow the established procedures for procurement and record
keeping as outlined in the Emergency Operations Plan and individual department’s
standard operating procedures.
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Tab 1
Legal Authorities
Local Powers
Declaration of a local emergency (§44-146.21) The Director or Emergency
Management may declare a local emergency with the consent of the governing
body. These powers are already listed and detailed in the Pittsylvania County
Emergency Operations Plan.
State Powers
Powers and duties of the Governor (§44-146.17)
In addition to all authorities vested in the Governor of Virginia during a declared
emergency or disaster, specifically:
Such executive orders declaring a state of emergency may address
exceptional circumstances that exist relating to an order of quarantine or
an order of isolation concerning a communicable disease of public health
threat that is issued by the State Health Commissioner for an affected
area of the Commonwealth pursuant to Article 3.02 (§ 32.1-48.05 et seq.)
of Chapter 2 of Title 32.1.
Reporting of Disease (§32.1-35; §32.1-36; §32.1.-37)
Requires reporting of selected diseases to the Board of Health by
physicians practicing in Virginia and others, such as laboratory directors,
or persons in charge of any medical care facility, school or summer camp.
Investigation of Disease (§32.1-39)
Authorizes the Board of Health to provide for surveillance and
investigation of preventable diseases and epidemics, including contact
tracing.
Authority to Examine Records (§32.1-40; §32.1-48.015)
Authorizes the Commissioner or his designee to examine medical records
in the course of investigation, research, or studies, including individuals
subject to an order of isolation or quarantine.
Emergency Orders and Regulations (§32.1-13; §32.1-42; §32.1-20)
Authorizes the Board of Health to make orders and regulations to meet
any emergency for the purpose of suppressing nuisances dangerous to
the public health and communicable, contagious, and infectious diseases
and other dangers to public life and health.
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Authorizes the Commissioner to act with full authority of the Board of
Health when it is not in session.
Disease Control Measures (§32.1-43; §32.1-47; §32.1-48)
Authorizes the Commissioner to require quarantine, isolation,
immunization, decontamination, and/or treatment of any individual or
group of individuals when the Commissioner determines these measures
are necessary to control the spread of any disease of public health
importance.
Permits the Commissioner to require immediate immunization of all
persons in the event of an epidemic; permits the exclusion from public or
private schools of children not immunized for a vaccine-preventable
disease in the event of an epidemic.
Isolated or Quarantined Persons (§32.1-44)
Permits any isolated or quarantined person to choose their own
treatment, whenever practicable and in the best interest of the health and
safety of the isolated or quarantined person and the public.
However, conditions of any order of isolation or quarantine remain in
effect until the person or persons subject to an order of quarantine or
order of isolation shall no longer constitute a threat to other persons.
Isolation or Quarantine of Persons with Communicable Disease of Public
Health (§32.1-48.05 through §32.1-48.017)
Defines a communicable disease of public health threat as a
communicable disease of public health significance coinciding with
exceptional circumstances.
Authorizes the Commissioner to issue orders of isolation or quarantine for
individuals or groups of individuals infected with or exposed to a
communicable disease of public health threat. Outlines conditions
necessary for invoking orders, process for seeking ex parte court review
in the circuit court of residence, and appeal process.
Authorizes the Commissioner, during a state of emergency, to define an
affected area (s) wherein individuals are subject to an order of isolation
and/or quarantine. Authorizes the Commissioner, in concert with the
Governor, during a state of emergency to require the use of any public or
private property to implement any order of quarantine or order of isolation.
Outlines accommodations for occupants of property not subject to the
order(s) and compensation.
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Administration and dispensing of necessary drugs and devices during a
declared disaster or state of emergency (§ 32.1-42.1)
Gives the Commissioner of Health the ability to allow non-physician and
non- pharmacy staff to dispense drugs in limited circumstances.
The Commissioner, pursuant to § 54.1-3408, may authorize persons who
are not authorized by law to administer or dispense drugs or devices to
administer or dispense all necessary drugs or devices in accordance with
protocols established by the Commissioner when (i) the Governor has
declared a disaster or a state of emergency or the United States
Secretary of Health and Human Services has issued a declaration of an
actual or potential bioterrorism incident or other actual or potential public
health emergency; (ii) it is necessary to permit the provision of needed
drugs or devices; and (iii) such persons have received the training
necessary to safely administer or dispense the needed drugs or devices.
Such persons shall administer or dispense all drugs or devices under the
direction, control and supervision of the Commissioner. For purposes of
this section, "administer," "device," "dispense," and "drug" shall have the
same meaning as provided in § 54.1-3401. The Commissioner shall
develop protocols, in consultation with the Department of Health
Professions, that address the required training of such persons and
procedures for such persons to use in administering or dispensing drugs
or devices.
Immunity from Liability (§ 32.1-48.016)
Any person, including a person who serves in a Medical Reserve Corps
(MRC) unit or on a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), who, in
good faith and in the performance of his duties, acts in compliance with this
article and the Board of Health's regulations shall not be liable for any civil
damages for any act or omission resulting from such actions unless such act
or omission was the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Immunity for public and private employees who are complying with the
statute, rule, regulation, or executive order (§44-146.23(A))
Neither the Commonwealth, nor any political subdivision thereof, nor federal
agencies, nor other public or private agencies, nor, except in cases of willful
misconduct, public or private employees, nor representatives of any of them,
engaged in any emergency services activities, while complying with or
attempting to comply with this chapter or any rule, regulation, or executive
order promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, shall be liable
for the death of, or any injury to, persons or damage to property as a result of
such activities.
Vaccination Authorities
There is no Virginia statute that gives the Commissioner or any other
public official the explicit authority to mandate the use of drugs to protect
the public health. There are two Virginia statutes that discuss ordering
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“treatment” for certain individuals or groups of individuals. The first
statute concerning mandatory treatment, Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-43, gives
the State Health Commissioner the broad authority to require
“…quarantine, isolation, immunization, decontamination, or treatment of
any individual or group of individuals when he determines any such measure to
be necessary to control the spread of any disease of public health importance.”
There is one additional statute that can be used to mandate treatment, but it will
be of limited value in a Pandemic Influenza scenario. Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-
48.02(C) gives the State Health Commissioner the authority to order outpatient
treatment at a local or district health department for persons who (i) are infected
with a “communicable disease of public health significance caused by an
airborne microorganism … that causes serious disease and can result in death,”
(ii) have “refused or failed to adhere to treatment, despite counseling,” and (iii)
are “engaging in conduct that places uninfected persons at risk of contracting
such disease.” This statute, which pre-dates the 2004 amendments to the
isolation and quarantine laws applies primarily to tuberculosis. Invocation of the
Commissioner’s powers under this statute requires the Commissioner to follow
cumbersome procedures that are heavily loaded on the front-end with due
process protections.
Vaccinator Statutes, Protocols and Training Plan (§54.1-3401)
Definitions.
"Administer" means the direct application of a controlled substance,
whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means, to the body of
a patient or research subject by (i) a practitioner or by his authorized agent
and under his direction or (ii) the patient or research subject at the direction
and in the presence of the practitioner.
Professional use by practitioners (§54.1-3408)
A. A practitioner of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry, dentistry, or
veterinary medicine or a licensed nurse practitioner pursuant to § 54.1-
2957.01, a licensed physician assistant pursuant to § 54.1-2952.1, or a TPA-
certified optometrist pursuant to Article 5 (§ 54.1-3222 et seq.) of Chapter 32
of this title shall only prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances
in good faith for medicinal or therapeutic purposes within the course of his
professional practice.
B. A prescriber may authorize, pursuant to a protocol approved by the
Board of Nursing, the administration of vaccines to adults for immunization,
when a practitioner with prescriptive authority is not physically present, (i) by
licensed pharmacists, (ii) by registered nurses, or (iii) licensed practical
nurses under the immediate and direct supervision of a registered nurse. A
prescriber acting on behalf of and in accordance with established protocols of
the Department of Health may authorize the administration of vaccines to any
person by a pharmacist or nurse when the prescriber is not physically
present.
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C. In addition, this section shall not prevent the administration or
dispensing of drugs and devices by persons if they are authorized by the
State Health Commissioner in accordance with protocols established by the
State Health Commissioner pursuant to § 32.1-42.1 when (i) the Governor
has declared a disaster or a state of emergency or the United States
Secretary of Health and Human Services has issued a declaration of an
actual or potential bioterrorism incident or other actual or potential public
health emergency; (ii) it is necessary to permit the provision of needed drugs
or devices; and (iii) such persons have received the training necessary to
safely administer or dispense the needed drugs or devices. Such persons
shall administer or dispense all drugs or devices under the direction, control
and supervision of the State Health Commissioner.
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Tab 2
INFLUENZA FACT SHEET
Note: Up-to-date information on influenza, as well as guidance, Q&A’s and public
information material is readily accessible using the CDC website at
http://www.cdc.gov.
What is influenza?
Influenza is commonly referred to as "the flu." It is a viral infection of the lungs. There are
two main types of influenza virus, A and B. Each type includes many different strains
that tend to change each year.
When does influenza occur?
Influenza occurs most often in the late fall and winter months.
Who gets influenza? How is it spread?
Anyone can get influenza, but it is most serious in the elderly, in people with chronic
illnesses (such as lung disease, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes) or those with weak
immune systems. Influenza spreads very easily, usually through contact with droplets
from the nose and throat of an infected person during coughing and sneezing.
How soon after exposure do symptoms appear? What are the symptoms of
influenza?
Symptoms usually appear 1 to 3 days after exposure. Influenza symptoms can include a
sudden onset of headache, fever, chills, cough, sore throat and body aches. Diarrhea
and vomiting are not common. Although most people are ill for less than a week, some
people have complications and may need to be hospitalized.
How is influenza diagnosed and treated?
Some laboratory tests are available to diagnose influenza; however, doctors usually
diagnose influenza from the person’s symptoms. Rest, liquids and over-the-counter
medicine (e.g., acetaminophen [Tylenol]) are the usual treatments. Some prescription
drugs may prevent or reduce the severity of influenza. Aspirin should not be given to
children with influenza because of the possibility of causing a complication called Reye
syndrome.
How long can a person spread influenza?
The contagious period varies, but probably begins the day before symptoms appear and
extends for a week.
Does past infection with influenza make a person immune?
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Generally, no. Influenza viruses change frequently, so people who have been infected or
given a flu shot in previous years may become infected with a new strain. Therefore,
people need to be vaccinated (with either a shot or a nasal-spray vaccine) against
influenza every year.
What are other steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of flu?
Good health habits can help prevent the flu. These include covering your mouth and
nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, washing your hands often to help protect
yourself from germs, avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth, staying home from
work, school, and errands when you are sick, and avoiding close contact with people
who are sick. Antiviral medications may also be used to prevent or treat the flu – talk to
your healthcare provider for more information.
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Tab 3
Community Mitigation Strategy
HHS and CDC developed interim planning guidance with regard to the application and
timing of non-pharmaceutical interventions for states and local governments in February
2007. This guidance supports the development and implementation of a community’s
overall mitigation strategy that includes both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical
measures, in the context of a Pandemic Severity Index. The Pandemic Severity Index
(PSI) provides a framework that integrates the types of partially effective non-
pharmaceutical interventions with suggested implementation and duration times in an
attempt to maximize the overall benefit to the community, while minimizing the potential
cascading consequences of implementing recommended interventions.
The PSI uses a case fatality ratio as the critical factor in categorizing the severity of a
pandemic. This tool will serve as a guide in discussions with schools, colleges and
universities, and other community sectors and support the timely development and
implementation of an effective local, regional, and state strategy in the context of an
estimated level of severity.
The guidance recognizes that the connectedness of communities goes beyond spatial
proximity to include ease, speed, and volume of travel between geopolitical jurisdictions.
To balance the relationship of connectedness and optimal timing, the guidance proposes
that the geopolitical trigger be defined as the cluster of cases occurring within a U. S.
state or proximate epidemiological region which spans beyond a state’s boundary. The
Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation can be found at the following
website: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/community/commitigation.html.
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SUMMARY OF THE COMMUNITY MITIGATION STRATEGY
BY PANDEMIC SEVERITY INDEX
*All these interventions should be used in combination with other infection control
measures, including hand hygiene, cough etiquette, and personal protective equipment
such as face masks. Additional information on infection control measures is available at
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/.
†This intervention may be combined with the treatment of sick individuals using antiviral
medications and with vaccine campaigns, if supplies are available.
§Many sick individuals who are not critically ill may be managed safely at home
The contribution made by contact with asymptomatically infected individuals to disease
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transmission is unclear. Household members in homes with ill persons may be at
increased risk of contracting pandemic disease from an ill household member. These
household members may have asymptomatic illness and may be able to shed influenza
virus that promotes community disease transmission. Therefore, household members of
homes with sick individuals would be advised to stay home.
**To facilitate compliance and decrease risk of household transmission, this intervention
may be combined with provision of antiviral medications to household contacts,
depending on drug availability, feasibility of distribution, and effectiveness; policy
recommendations for antiviral prophylaxis are addressed in a separate guidance
document.
††Consider short-term implementation of this measure—that is, less than 4 weeks.
§§Plan for prolonged implementation of this measure—that is, 1 to 3 months; actual
duration may vary depending on transmission in the community as the pandemic wave is
expected to last 6-8 weeks.
The above interventions that comprise the pandemic mitigation strategy include the
following:
1. Isolation and treatment (as appropriate) with influenza antiviral medication of all
persons with confirmed or probable pandemic influenza. Isolation may occur in the home
or healthcare setting, depending on the severity of an individual’s illness and/or the
current capacity of the healthcare infrastructure.
2. Voluntary home quarantine of members of households with confirmed or probable
influenza case(s) and consideration of combining this intervention with the prophylactic
use of antiviral medications, providing sufficient quantities of effective medications exist
and that a feasible means of distributing them is in place
3. Dismissal of students from school (including public and private schools as well as
colleges and universities) and school-based activities and closure of childcare programs,
coupled with protecting children and teenagers through social distancing in the
community to achieve reductions of out-of-school social contacts and community mixing.
4. Use of social distancing measures to reduce contact between adults in the community
and the workplace in order to decrease social density and preserve a healthy workplace
to the greatest extent possible without disrupting essential services (e.g., cancellation of
large public gatherings; alteration of workplace environments and schedules; and
implementation of remote access/telecommute strategies. Enable institution of
workplace leave policies that align incentives and facilitate adherence with the non-
pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) noted in the community mitigation strategy.
The Severity Index categories are defined as follows:
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Generally Not Recommended = Unless there is a compelling rationale for specific
populations or jurisdictions, measures are generally not recommended for entire
populations as the consequences may outweigh the benefits.
Consider = Important to consider these alternatives as part of a prudent planning
strategy, considering characteristics of the pandemic, such as age-specific illness rate,
geographic distribution, and the magnitude of adverse consequences. These factors
may vary globally, nationally, and locally.
Recommended = Generally recommended as an important component of the planning
strategy.
TRIGGERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION STRATEGY BY PANDEMIC
SEVERITY INDEX AND U.S. GOVERNMENT STAGES
Alert: Notification of critical systems and personnel of their impending activation.
Standby: Initiate decision-making processes for imminent activation, including
mobilization of resources and personnel.
Activate: Implementation of the community mitigation strategy.
*Widespread human outbreaks in multiple locations overseas.
†First human case in North America.
§Spread throughout the United States.
¶Recommendations for regional planning acknowledge the tight linkages that may exist
between cities and metropolitan areas that are not encompassed within state
boundaries.
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**Standby applies. However, Alert actions for Category 4 and 5 should occur during
WHO Phase 5, which corresponds to U.S. Government Stage 2.
††Standby/Activate Standby applies unless the laboratory-confirmed case cluster and
community transmission occurs within a given jurisdiction, in which case that jurisdiction
should proceed directly to Activate community interventions defined in the above table.
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CONGREGATE HOUSEHOLD PET SHELTERING
SUPPORT ANNEX
COORDINATING AGENCY
The Coordinating Agency coordinates the response activities and missions of all
agencies that have responsibilities in the plan and provides reports on response activity
throughout an incident
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
COOPERATING AGENCIES
Cooperating agencies are those that have resources and or capabilities that will allow
them to carry out responsibilities that have been identified in the plan. Any of the
Coordinating or Cooperating agencies that are identified in the plan may be designated
as the Coordinating Agency, should the change be warranted by the particular incident.
Pittsylvania County Emergency Management
Pittsylvania County Animal Control
Veterinarians or Veterinary Technicians
Sheriff’s Department
Fire Departments
Emergency Medical Services
Schools
Public Information
Health Department
Social Services
Private Stakeholders
NGO Stakeholders
PURPOSE
The congregate household pet sheltering support annex provides basic guidance for all
participants in congregate household pet sheltering related emergency management
activities. This includes guidance for all departments and agencies providing assistance
in response to a local disaster declaration. The pet care and control function is a
responsibility of Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11, Agriculture and Natural
Resources.
SCOPE
The Scope of the Pittsylvania County congregate household pet sheltering support
annex shall include statements that present the limits of what the locality is prepared/not
prepared to do for pets in an emergency.
1. The number and types of pets that are to be sheltered according to the
plan.
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2. The factors of pet disease that are addressed in the plan: prevention,
monitoring, diagnosis, and disposal of remains.
3. The phases of emergency management that are addressed in the plan.
PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS
“This section identifies what the planning team assumed to be facts for planning
purposes in order to make it possible to execute the congregate household pet
sheltering plan.
1. For purposes of Pittsylvania County congregate household pet shelters,
“household pets” are defined as:
“A domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, rodent, or turtle
that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than for
commercial purposes, can travel in commercial carriers, and be housed in
temporary facilities. Household pets do not include reptiles (except
turtles), amphibians, fish, insects/arachnids, farm animals (including
horses), and animals kept for racing purposes” (DAP 9523.19).
NOTE: An inventory of the locality’s animal population and corresponding
demographics is important to this planning process. “There is a strong possibility that
citizens will arrive at public shelters with pets that do not fall within the confines of
FEMA disaster assistance policy. Jurisdictions may develop procedures to
accommodate those citizens and their animals; however, keep in mind such activities
will not be eligible for reimbursement.”
2. People will risk their lives and, thereby, the lives of others to protect both
companion pets and service animals.
3. An inability or unwillingness to evacuate pets will adversely impact evacuation
operations and may result in human fatalities. According to a Fritz Institute
survey, approximately 44% of the people who did not evacuate for Hurricane
Katrina stayed, at least in part, because they did not want to leave their pets
behind.
4. The primary responsibility for evacuating and providing care for pets during an
emergency, whether it is a hurricane, flood, earthquake, wild fire, or terrorist
incident, rests with the pets’ owners.
5. There is a Federal and a State mandate “to address the needs of individuals with
household pets and service animals in the event of a disaster and assist and
coordinate with local agencies in developing an emergency response plan for
household pets and service animals” (VA Code § 44-146.18).
6. Pets that are lost, strayed, incapable of being cared for by their owners, or a
danger to themselves or the public will be the responsibility of Pittsylvania County
Animal Control. These pets will be sheltered, fed, and if possible, returned to
their owners. If the pets cannot be returned to their owners, they will be disposed
of in accordance with routine Animal Control procedures.
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7. The (locality) should plan for emergencies and associated response and
recovery operations using local resources. In preparation for emergencies that
will overcome the local resources of this or our neighboring locality, mutual aid
agreements should be coordinated with nearby jurisdictions.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
It is the intent of Pittsylvania County to open a congregate household pet shelter in the
event of an emergency which threatens to, or already has, displaced a number of the
residents of the locality and their pets. The opening of pet friendly shelters will not
preclude service animals from being allowed access to regular congregate/public
shelters when accompanied by their owners.
ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Local Agencies
Health Department
➢ Provide services which address injuries/bites/diseases related to the
protection of humans and pet; and
➢ Provide public health services to prevent/mitigate zoonotic disease
outbreaks.
Animal Control
➢ Provide and coordinate personnel and equipment to collect, rescue, and
shelter stray or aggressive companion pets;
➢ Assist in identifying, surveying, and maintaining a list of congregate
household pet sheltering facilities and transportation resources as part of
the Community Animal Response Team (CART);
➢ Pre-designate pet receiving locations, protocols, and standard pet check-
in checklists to inspect pets for injuries, hazmat exposures, and disease;
➢ Plan for the set-up of a first aid area inside each shelter;
➢ Plan for the quarantine of pets, including the seclusion and securing of
diseased/contaminated pets;
➢ Provide for segregation or seizure of household pets showing signs of
abuse;
➢ Provide training to agencies and staff on plans, policies, procedures,
equipment and pre-credential volunteer workers/organizations;
➢ Identify appropriate sanitary procedures for storage of food/water,
removal of contaminated food/water, and timely disposal of
feces/carcasses;
➢ Develop plans, policies, and procedures for the closing of congregate
household pet shelters and requirements for returning the facility to
normal daily use; and
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➢ Assist in planning how the locality will incorporate unaffiliated volunteers
into the plan for disaster response.
➢
Sheriff’s Department – Coordinate and execute search and rescue operations.
Assist in enforcing pet quarantines, and the control of access to incident and/or
shelter sites.
Pittsylvania County Attorney Office – Provide counsel on pet emergency
response annex confidentiality, to include Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
requests
.
Soil/Water District Office – Assist in determination of appropriate burial sites for pet
remains and an emergency incident’s effect on surface and groundwater in
coordination with the Federal EPA and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ)
.
Pittsylvania County Social Services - Assist in identifying, surveying, and
maintaining a list of congregate household pet sheltering facilities.
Pittsylvania County Emergency Management
➢ Transportation of people will often necessitate transportation of
companion pets. Identify methods, resources, and personnel required for
transporting pets to shelters;
➢ Assist in identifying, surveying, and maintaining a list of congregate
household pet sheltering facilities; and
➢ Describe/identify what mutual aid agreements are in place for the quick
activation and sharing of resources during an emergency.
o Examples of agreements that may exist include the following:
▪ Agreements between response groups (fire and police,
emergency veterinary medicine, animal control,
transportation). (CPG 101, C-9)
▪ Agreements for additional resources/assistance between
neighboring jurisdictions’ response forces (animal control, law
enforcement).
▪ Resource agreements (such as: outside assistance,
personnel, equipment).
▪ Agreements between public/private veterinary facilities inside
and outside the jurisdiction (such as for using
facilities/staff/resources and accepting pet patients).
NOTE: If veterinary assistance comes from out of state, there will be limitations to what
veterinarians can do if they are not licensed to practice in Virginia. Localities should
contact the Board of Veterinary Medicine at the Virginia Department of Health
Professions for guidance if a need to use out-of state veterinary services during an
emergency is identified.
▪ Evacuation agreements, (such as: use of buildings, food
supplies, kennels/farms as temporary shelters or foster
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homes, and transportation support) including agreements
between jurisdictions for the acceptance of pet evacuees.
Commonwealth/Federal Agencies
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)– Provide resources
necessary for protection of environment and water quality related to pet remains
disposal and decomposition.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) – Assist in
providing information and direction whenever possible with regard to the general
management of sheltered pet populations. VDACS is responsible for enforcement of
Commonwealth regulations concerning animal health and the interstate movement of
animals affected by those regulations should such become necessary in response to
an emergency. VDACS is also responsible for the management of State Managed
Household Pet Shelters.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) – VDEM works to
coordinate an efficient and effective use of resources from the Commonwealth
throughout the phases of emergency management.
Private Partners
Licensed Veterinarians – May assist in providing information and direction with
regard to the general health of pets within their area of expertise. Provide planning
assistance with identifying needs of pets in shelter situations. Provide medical care
within their area of expertise in accordance with memorandums of understanding
(MOU)/mutual aid agreements (MAA) (hereafter abbreviated, when listed
concurrently, as MOU/A).
Private Farms, Kennels, Veterinary Hospitals – Provide shelter and supplies to
care for displaced domesticated pets in accordance with MOU/A’s.
NGO Partners
Humane Society – May provide trained personnel (staff or volunteers) and
equipment to assist in the protection of pets during an emergency, working in
cooperation with local Animal Control.
Veterinary Medical Association – May provide contact information on local
veterinarians. Encourage their involvement in planning for and responding to local
pet emergencies and disasters.
Pet Rescue Groups – May provide trained volunteers and equipment to assist in the
rescue and sheltering of pets during an emergency.
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Local American Red Cross Chapter – May advise and work with the CART when
planning locations for congregate shelters so that congregate household pet shelters
can be co-located if possible. May advise on general issues related to human care
and sheltering which may be impacted by pet care facilities.
Direction, Control, and Coordination
1. Identify who has tactical and operational control of locality animal emergency
response assets (such as trailers, animal control vehicles, routinely operated
animal sheltering facilities).
2. Discuss multijurisdictional coordination systems and processes used during an
emergency.
Communications
Describe the framework for interoperable communications between animal
emergency response personnel and other responders.
ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, AND LOGISTICS
Administration
1. Describe the process and personnel used to document the actions taken during
and after the emergency (example: incident and damage assessment and cost
recovery).
2. Describe/summarize the reasons for documenting the actions taken during both
the response and recovery phases of the disaster (create historical records,
recover costs, address insurance needs, and develop mitigation strategies).
3. Include copies of the reports that are required as tabs to the congregate
household pet sheltering annex (cost recovery, damage assessment, incident
critique, historical record).
4. Identify who is responsible for, and describe the procedures used to, create a
permanent historical record of the event (after-action report) and include
information identifying the actions taken, resources expended, and lessons
learned as a result of the disaster.
NOTE: The after action review (AAR) is an administrative process used by
Pittsylvania County to review and discuss the response in order to identify strengths
and weaknesses in the emergency management and response program.
5. Describe the reasons and need to conduct an AAR (such as: review actions
taken, identify equipment shortcomings, improve operational readiness, and
highlight strengths/initiatives).
6. Describe the methods used to organize and conduct an AAR of the disaster,
including how recommendations are documented to improve local readiness
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(change plans/procedures, acquire new or replace outdated resources, retrain
personnel).
Finance
1. Describe/identify the various programs that allow local political jurisdictions and
their response/support agencies to recover their costs. (CPG 101, C-11)
2. Describe the procedures agencies follow to document any extraordinary costs
incurred during shelter operations (personnel overtime, equipment
used/expended, contracts initiated, in accordance with the FEMA Disaster
Assistance Policy 9523.19 - Eligible Costs Related to Pet Evacuations and
Sheltering).
3. Describe the methods used to educate animal response organizations and local
personnel/officials about the cost recovery process.
Logistics
1. Describe/identify the procedures and departments/agencies involved in using the
existing hazard analysis and capability assessment to identify what resources are
needed to operate a congregate household pet shelter, including using past
incident critiques to identify/procure additional resources.
2. Describe/identify the steps taken to overcome the jurisdiction’s identified
resource shortfalls, including identifying the resources that are only available
outside the jurisdiction (such as: long term animal sheltering facilities, veterinary
care/euthanasia) and the procedures to request those resources.
3. Provide a brief summary statement about specialized equipment, facilities,
personnel, and emergency response organizations currently available to respond
to the defined hazards.
4. Identify who is responsible for, and describe the process used to identify private
agencies/NGO’s that will support resource management issues (food/water
suppliers, shelter staff training). Identify existing memorandums of agreement or
understanding and contingency contracts with these organizations.
AUTHORITIES & REFERENCES
Definitions
Congregate Shelter: Any private or public facility that provides contingency congregate
refuge to evacuees, but that day-to-day serves a non-refuge function. Examples include
schools, stadiums, and churches (FEMA Disaster Assistance Policy (FEMA DAP)
9523.15).
Household Pet: A domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, rodent, or turtle
that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes,
can travel in commercial carriers, and be housed in temporary facilities. Household pets
do not include reptiles (except turtles), amphibians, fish, insects/arachnids, farm animals
(including horses), and animals kept for racing purposes (FEMA DAP9523.19).
Service Animal: Any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide
assistance to an individual with a disability including, but not limited to, guiding
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individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or
sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching
dropped items (FEMA DAP9523.19).
Congregate Household Pet Shelters: Any private or public facility that provides refuge to
rescue household pets and the household pets of persons sheltered in response to a
declared major disaster or emergency (FEMA DAP9523.19).
Community Animal Response Team (CART): The grassroots level responders in an
emergency in which an organized response to meet the needs of animals is required
and are components of a State Animal Response Team (SART).
State Animal Response Team (SART): A unifying network of organizations, businesses,
federal and state government agencies, and individuals that supports the prevention,
preparedness, response, and recovery for emergencies affecting animals.
Acronyms
AAR: After Action Review
CART: Community Animal Response Team
COVEOP: Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan (COVEOP)
CPG: Comprehensive Preparedness Guides (FEMA planning guides)
EOC: Emergency Operations Center
DAP: Disaster Assistance Policy
NGO: Non-governmental organization
NIMS: National Incident Management System
VASART: Virginia State Animal Response Team
Authorities
The Code of Virginia, Section 44-146.18 of the amended and reenacted as follows:
“The Virginia Department of Emergency Management shall in the administration
of emergency services and disaster preparedness programs: Develop an
emergency response plan to address the needs of individuals with household
pets and service pets in the event of a disaster and assist and coordinate with
local agencies in developing an emergency response plan for household pets
and service pets.”
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Disaster Assistance Directorate. Disaster
Assistance Policy 9523.19: Eligible Costs Related to Pet Evacuations and Sheltering,
2007. (http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pa/9523_19.shtm).
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“State and local governments that receive evacuees from areas declared a major
disaster or an emergency may seek reimbursement for eligible pet rescue,
sheltering, and evacuation-support costs.”
United States Congress. Animal Welfare Act of 1990. Public Law 101-624.
(http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/legislat/usdaleg1.htm).
United States Congress. Pets Evacuation and Transportation Act of 2006. Public Law
109-308. Approved January 3, 2006.
(www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h109-3858)
United States Congress. Sections 403 and 502 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5170b, 42 U.S.C. 5192; the
Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS Act) of 2006, P.L. No. 109-
308, § 4, 120 Stat. 1725 (2006); and 44 CFR §§ 206.223(a), 206.225(a).
(http://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/stafford_act.pdf)
United States Department of Justice. Americans with Disabilities Act.
(http://www.ada.gov/).
Planning Resources
American Red Cross, EvacMyPet. (http://www.evacuatemypet.com/)
ASPCA, (2009). Shelter Disaster Planning: Step by Step.
http://www.aspcapro.org/disaster-preparedness/planning-for-your-shelter/shelter-
disaster-planning.html
Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan, Mass Sheltering Support Annex
6, Volume II, June 2009, Mass Sheltering Support Annex, Appendix 2 – Pet Evacuation
and Sheltering.
(http://www.vaemergency.com/library/plans/coveop/MassShelteringPlan_VolumeIISuppo
rtAnnex6.pdf)
Dennison, Kevin. "Pet Emergency Management." ASPCApro. Colorado Veterinary
Medical Foundation. 21 Jul 2009
<http://www.aspcapro.org/disasterpreparedness/documents/pet-emergency-
management.pdf>.
FEMA. Incorporating Household Pets and Service Animals Considerations into
Emergency Operations Plans.
http://www.iaem.com/committees/governmentaffairs/documents/CPG_302_HPSA_Coor
dDRAFT_20090506.pdf
Ready.gov. Pet Sheltering: Building a Community Response.
http://www.ready.gov/america/_downloads/toolkit_pets/ARCPetsandSheltering_3 pg.pdf
VDEM, Virginia Emergency Management Agency, (2009). Pet Safety Plan.
http://www.vaemergency.com/prepare/pets/index.cfm
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CONTACT
INFORMATION
County Administrator 432-7710
Emergency Management Coordinator 432-7939
Emergency Director 432-7710
Deputy Director 432-7710
Deputy Coordinator 432-7921
Sheriff’s Office 432-7800
Treasurer 432-7963
Animal Control 432-7937
Health Department 799-5190
Health Department (Alternate) 766-9822
Danville Regional Medical Center 799-2100
Department of Social Services 432-5321
Department of Social Services (Alternate) 432-5308
School Division Superintendent 432-2761
Director Pupil Transportation 432-8821
President Fire & Rescue Association 432-7939
Fire & Rescue Alternate 432-7921
Building Official 432-7750
Fire Marshal 432-7922
Virginia Extension Agent 432-7770
Public Works 432-7725
American Red Cross 540-985-3560
Town of Chatham
Mayor 432-8003
Town Manager 432-8153
Public Works 432-9515
Police Chief 432-8121
Town of Gretna
Mayor 656-6572
Town Manager 656-6572
Public Works 656-2557
Police Chief 656-6572
Town of Hurt
Mayor 324-4411
Town Clerk 324-4411
Public Works 324-4411
Police Chief 324-8511
Adjacent Jurisdictions
Henry County Sheriff 276-638-8751
Franklin County Sheriff 540-483-9227
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Bedford County Sheriff 540-586-7827
Campbell County Sheriff 434-332-1159
Halifax County Sheriff 434-476-3334
Danville Police 434-799-5111
Caswell County, NC 336-694-9311
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SCHOOLS
SCHOOL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER
Alternative School 1601 A Franklin Turnpike
Danville, VA 24540
836-2900
Brosville Elementary 195 Bulldog Lane
Danville, VA 24541
685-7787
Career and Tech Center 11700 U. S. Highway #29
Chatham, VA 24531
432-9416
Chatham Elementary 245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
432-5441
Chatham High 100 Cavalier Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
432-8305
Chatham Middle 44650 U. S. Highway 29 North
24531
432-2169
Dan River High 100 Dan River Wildcat Circle
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-7081
Dan River Middle 5875 Kentuck Road
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-6027
Gretna Elementary 302 Franklin Blvd. S
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2231
Gretna High 100 Gretna Hawk Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2246
Gretna Middle 201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2217
John L. Hurt, Jr. Elementary 315 Prospect Road
Hurt, VA 24563
324-7231
Kentuck Elementary 100 Kentuck Elementary Cir.
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-5944
Mt. Airy Elementary 100 Mt. Airy Elementary Cir.
Gretna, VA 24557
335-5291
Southside Elementary 440 East Witt Road
Blairs, VA 24527
836-0006
Stony Mill Elementary 100 Stony Mill Elementary Cir.
Danville, VA 24541
685-7545
Tunstall High 100 Trojan Circle
Dry Fork, VA 24549
724-7111
Tunstall Middle 1160 Tunstall High Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
724-7086
Twin Springs Elementary 100 Twin Springs Elementary
Cir., Danville, VA 24540
724-2666
Union Hall Elementary 100 Union Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
724-7010
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CHILDCARE
Chatham Head Start 508 N. Main Street
Chatham, VA 24531
432-2747
Bethel Baptist Church Head Start 6620 Old Richmond Rd.
Danville, VA 24540
797-2183
Shiloh Baptist Church Head Start 13602 Martinsville Hwy.
Cascade, VA
685-7150
Children First Learning Center 5000 U. S. Highway 29
Blairs, VA 24527
836-9156
Imagination Station 449 Chalk Level Rd.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-1915
Little Blessings Childcare 1133 Locust Dr.
Cascade, VA 24069
685-2458
Mt. Herman Baptist Church 4385 Franklin Tpke.
Danville, VA 24540
724-7118
Play-N-Pretend 2276 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
836-8953
Hurt Pentecostal Church
(Little Blessings Learning Center)
1212 Grit Rd.
Hurt, VA 24563
324-8660
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 2081 Deer View Rd.
Gretna, VA 24557
656-8429
Hughes Center for Exceptional
Children
1601 Franklin Tpke.
Danville, VA 24540
836-8536
Kid Konnection 2825 Stony Mill School
Rd., Danville, VA 24541
685-7663
ADULT CARE
Gretna Health Care 595 Vaden Dr.
Gretna, VA 24557
656-1206
Pinecrest Adult Home 709 River Ridge Rd.
Danville, VA 24541
685-1620
Smith’s Adult Care Facility 16069 Martinsville Hwy.
Axton, VA 24054
685-1778
Chatham Nursing and
Rehabilitation
100 Rorer St.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-0471
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FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Bachelors Hall VFD 1301 Berry Hill Rd.
Danville, VA 24541
685-3820
Blairs VFD 7100 U. S. Highway 29
Blairs, VA 24527
836-3065
Brosville VFD 11912 Martinsville Hwy.
Danville, VA 24541
685-3797
Callands VFD 11741 Callands Rd.
Callands, VA 24530
724-6459
Cascade VFD 5497 Cascade Rd.
Cascade, VA 24069
685-1522
Chatham VFD 20 Depot St.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-1516
Climax VFD 4166 Climax Rd.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-1944
Cool Branch VFD 3016 Smith Mtn. Rd.
Penhook, VA 24137
927-5131
Dry Ford VFD 4860 Dry Fork Rd.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
432-0431
Gretna VFD 103 S. Shelton St.
Gretna, VA 24557
656-2621
Hurt VFD 203 School Rd.
Hurt, VA 24563
324-4141
Keeling VFD 2200 Oak Grove Rd.
Keeling, VA 24566
797-2209
Kentuck VFD 425 Bennett Dr.
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-8026
Laurel Grove VFD 2081 Laurel Grove Rd.
Sutherlin, VA 24594
822-8821
Mount Cross VFD 4812 Mt. Cross Rd.
Danville, VA 24540
77-5535
Mount Hermon VFD 4268 Franklin Tpke.
Danville, VA 24540
836-1869
Renan VFD 232 Camp Branch Rd.
Gretna, VA 24557
335-5109
Riceville-Java VFD 2904 Java Rd.
Java, VA 24565
432-8623
Ringgold VFD 3380 Tom Fork Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-6989
Riverbend VFD 1535 Ferry Rd.
Danville, VA 24541
792-2312
Tunstall VFD 8561 Mt. Cross Rd.
Danville, VA 24543
724-6677
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RESCUE SQUADS
Chatham Rescue 28 Military Dr.
Chatham, VA 24531
432-8827
Cool Branch Rescue 3060 Smith Mtn. Rd.
Penhook, VA 24537
927-5050
Gretna Rescue P. O. Box 14
Gretna, VA 24557
656-6650
640 Community Rescue P. O. Box 65
Java, VA 24565
432-2507
Angel Search & Rescue 457 Ringgold Depot Rd,
Ringgold, VA 24586
822-5960
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State Agencies
Any of the numbers below can be called for information, guidance, or assistance.
State Assistance Phone Number
1. Virginia Department of (804) 897-2400
Emergency Management 1-800-468-8892
2. State Department of Environmental (703) 583-3900
Quality (DEQ) 1-800-275-3844
3. Virginia State Police
1-800-542-5959*
4. State Department of Transportation (VDOT) 1-800-367-7623
5. Virginia National Guard (804) 786-4400
6. Virginia Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 *
7. Virginia Water Resources Board (804) 698-4000
1-800-592-5482
8. Virginia Corporation Commission
Public Utilities
Communications 804-371-9420
Economics and Finance 804-371-9295
Energy Regulation 804-371-9611
Electric, Gas, Water & Sewer
Public Utility Accounting 804-371-9950
Public Service Taxation 804-371-9679
Utility and Railroad Safety 804-371-9980
9. Virginia Department of Wildlife (804) 367-1000
* 24 hours a day
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Federal Agencies
Any of the numbers below can be called for information, guidance, or assistance.
Federal Assistance Phone Number
1. National Response Center Toll Free: 1-800-424-8802*
a. Center is staffed by Coast Guard personnel.
b. Notifies all appropriate federal authorities.
c. Maintains contact with all federal agencies that
can furnish information, direction, or assistance
to on-scene responders.
2. Federal Aviation Administration Operations Center
Jamaica, NY 718-553-3100
3. US Environmental Protection Agency 1-866-372-7745*
4. US Department of Transportation
(Enforcement) 1-800-759-7243
5 US Department of Energy
6 Nuclear Regulatory Commission – HQ 301-415-7000
301-415-5575
1-800-368-5642
Private Assistance
CHEMTREC (Operated by Chemical Manufacturers Assn.) 800-424-9300*
Provides immediate advice to emergency responders on fixed-site as well as
transportation emergencies. CHEMTREC contacts shipper/ producer of the
hazardous material(s) involved in the emergency for more detailed assistance and
appropriate follow-up. CHEMTREC also maintains contact with the Chlorine
Institute for access to the Chlorine Emergency Plan (CHLORREP) and with the
Pesticide Safety Team Network (PSTN) operated by the National Agricultural
Chemical Association.
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EMERGENCY COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (ECNS)
POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures and guidelines governing
the use of the County of Pittsylvania ECNS.
The ECNS may be used for both crisis and non-crisis situations to notify citizens
of the County as deemed necessary by the County Administrator, Sheriff or the
Coordinator of Emergency Management or their designees. Examples of information that
may be communicated through this system are:
A. Urgent information related to police, fire, or public health
emergencies affecting the residents of the County.
B. Notification of a lost child or and adult on the Project Lifesaver.
C. Notification of a search for a fleeing felon.
D. Evacuation of a specified area.
E. Information about road closings, water main breaks, or other
problems affecting specific addresses.
F. Information to employees of Pittsylvania County.
The ECNS shall be activated only when approved by the County Administrator, Sheriff,
Coordinator of Emergency Management or their designees.
The ECNS shall not be used for any non-governmental purpose.
DEFINITIONS
The ECNS is an automated notification system with the ability to notify all county
residents or a subset of residents or County employees. The system uses an internet
based web launched application under the name of Twenty First Century
Communications, Inc. and is based in Columbus, Ohio. This system is able to call all
phone numbers within the database within four hours.
The Sheriff and the Coordinator of Emergency Management shall jointly serve as
System Coordinators and shall oversee the operation of the system, including
resolving operational issues, ensuring that there are sufficient users, ensuring that users
are properly trained to operate the system, and ensure that the system is tested
regularly.
Authorized Users are personnel employed by the County who are trained in the
operation of the ECNS and have been designated by the Sheriff or Coordinator of
Emergency Management to activate the system. A list of authorized users will be
maintained and found in the E-911 Center.
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PROCEDURE
Activation of a Notification
The following procedures shall be followed to activate a notification through ECNS:
1. A notification will generally be activated by the Sheriff or the Coordinator of
Emergency Management.
2. The notification shall contain accurate and complete information.
3. The County Administrator, Sheriff and Emergency Management Coordinator
shall all be notified prior to the message being sent if possible.
4. All non-crisis or informational messages shall be sent so as to be complete prior
to 8:00 p.m.
5. The message will be sent again to the news media contacts in the event of an
Emergency Community Notification.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The database is currently being maintained by contract with VERIZON to Twenty First
Century Communications, Inc.
The ECNS will be tested on a weekly basis to ensure that it is working properly.
THE END
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Next Gen-911 Grant Agreement Approval (Staff Contact: Christopher C.
Slemp)
Staff Contact(s): Chris C. Slemp
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 12.b
Attachment(s): NG911 AT&T Participation Agreement
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
Virginia is in the process of deploying Next Generation 911 (“NG911”) capabilities to all
Virginia jurisdictions. This is a State requirement. Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the “County”)
is scheduled to be upgraded between July 2020 and December 2020. In December 2018, the
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) approved County Staff to seek a Grant
that would cover the cost of the NG911 Upgrade, as well as the increased reoccurring cost
associated with NG911 for twenty-four (24) months once the upgrades are installed and
operating. County Staff was successful in securing a Grant for $86,407.51 to cover said costs. A
Grant Condition requires the Locality to sign a Participation Agreement with the contractor that
will do the upgrades within ninety (90) days of the Grant Award. Fairfax County, Virginia
(“Fairfax”), negotiated a contract with AT&T to perform these upgrades, and included
Cooperative Procurement language in the contract; thereby, allowing all Virginia localities to use
the same services under its agreed Pricing Schedule. As confirmed by County’s Procurement
Manager, said contract meets all Virginia Procurement Act requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
The Grant will cover one-hundred percent (100%) of the Upgrade cost and twenty-four (24)
months of the increased monthly cost that the County will incur as a result of the mandated
Upgrade. The Upgrade will occur in FY21, with increased monthly cost after completion
thereof.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board authorize it to sign the attached AT&T Participation
Agreement for the 2020 NG911 Upgrade.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to authorize County Staff to sign the attached AT&T Participation Agreement
for the 2020 NG911 Upgrade.”
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Participation Agreement No. ______
SS2951_SR: 1-6OHQZHH_RLR:802287v12
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, AT&T Corp. (“AT&T”) and Fairfax County are parties to that Contract Number 4400007825 for
Next Generation Core Services Solution (NGCS), between the County of Fairfax and AT&T Corp., dated
August 8, 2017, including the Acceptance Agreement, the Memorandum of Negotiations, and all
attachments and documents incorporated therein (the “Fairfax Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County (“Participant”) wishes to purchase certain AT&T ESInetTM [and optional]
services from AT&T under the same terms and conditions provided for in the Fairfax Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, PARTICIPANT AND AT&T AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. This Participation Agreement is made between Participant and AT&T (collectively, the “Parties”),
and is effective on the date when first signed by both parties. Fairfax County is not a party to
this Participation Agreement and takes on no obligations and receives no entitlements as a
result of this Participation Agreement.
2. Participant agrees to purchase AT&T ESInet™ [and optional] services in accordance with the
terms, conditions, and pricing contained in the Fairfax Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit
“A”, as specified in more detail in Participant’s purchase order(s) attached hereto as Exhibit(s)
“B” [attach B-1, B-2, B-3, as needed].
3. Participant agrees to be bound by and pay for all services obtained pursuant to this Participation
Agreement and agrees that all terms, conditions, rights and remedies under the Fairfax
Agreement applicable to Fairfax County are fully enforceable against Participant as if Participant
were the “County” or “Fairfax County” under the Fairfax Agreement. AT&T agrees to provide
the AT&T ESInetTM [and optional] services to Participant pursuant to the terms and conditions of
the Fairfax Agreement and this Participation Agreement.
4. Under this Participation Agreement, all orders for services must be entered no later than August
7, 2025. Services obtained under this Participation Agreement will terminate on or before
August 7, 2027, or such earlier date as may be set forth in an individual purchase order.
5. This Participation Agreement may not be assigned by Participant. Any such assignment shall be
null and void.
6. AT&T may disclose the fact of Participant’s participation to Fairfax County. Such disclosures may
include Participant’s name, services purchased, monthly or annual usage, total billings and
payment status.
7. In the event of a conflict between the terms contained in this Participation Agreement and the
Fairfax Agreement, the terms of this Participation Agreement shall control.
8. Any required notices under this Participation Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent to
the office of the recipient set forth below or to such other office or recipient as designated in
writing from time to time:
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To Participant: To AT&T:
Name: Chris Slemp Name:
Title: Director of Public Safety Title:
Address: 53 North Main St PO Box 426 Address:
Chatham, VA 24531
9. This Participation Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. This
agreement supersedes all prior agreements, proposals, representations, statements or
understandings, whether written or oral concerning the services. This agreement shall not be
modified or supplemented by any written or oral statements, proposals, representations,
advertisements, or service descriptions not expressly set forth or incorporated by this
Agreement.
10. Each signatory below represents that he or she is authorized to sign this Participating
Agreement on behalf of the party designated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, AT&T and Participant have caused this Participation Agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized representatives as of the date written below.
AT&T Corp.
By:_________________________ By:___________________________
(by its authorized representative) (by its authorized representative)
_____________________________ ______________________________
(Typed or Printed Name) (Typed or Printed Name)
_____________________________ ______________________________
(Title) (Title)
_____________________________ ______________________________
(Date) (Date)
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Resolution #2019-05-02: Blairs Fire and Rescue Tax Exempt Usage
Authorization (Staff Contact: Christopher C. Slemp)
Staff Contact(s): Chris C, Slemp
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 12.c
Attachment(s): 05-14-2019 Request for Tax Exempt Usage Authorization
2019-05-02 Blairs Fire and Rescue
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
The Federal Government, via the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), grants local governments up
to $10 million dollars annually in tax-exempt bonds for financing public needs. Blairs Fire and
Rescue, Inc. (“Blairs”), desires to utilize up to, but not exceeding $330,000, of said County’s tax-
exempt bond financing for the purchase of one (1) 2019 Pierce Enforcer Custom Cab, 1750 GPM
Pumper Truck and additional equipment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Subject to legal review by Blairs’ attorney, County Staff recommends the Board approve
Resolution # 2019-05-02, attached, allowing Blairs to utilize up to, but not exceeding $330,000,
of the County’s tax-exempt IRS bond capacity for the purchase of one (1) 2019 Pierce Enforcer
Custom Cab, 1750 GPM Pumper Truck and additional equipment.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to approve Resolution # 2019-05-02 allowing Blairs Fire and Rescue, Inc., to
utilize up to, but not exceeding $330,000, of the County’s tax-exempt IRS bond capacity for the
purchase of one (1) 2019 Pierce Enforcer Custom Cab, 1750 GPM Pumper Truck and additional
equipment.”
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VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Public Law No. 100-647 S1013(a)24(A)(1988),the undersigned will
hold public hearing on April 9,2019 at 7:00 pm at the location undersigned listed below to discuss
acquisition by purchase of:
Qty Description
1 2019 Pierce Enforcer Custom Cab, 1750 GPM Pumper and additional equipment.
And financial arrangements related thereto.
Approximate amount of issue:$ 330,000.00
All interested parties are invited to attend.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and Official Seal at my office Blairs this 25th day of March,
2019.
Andre eith Yeaman
Corporate Secretary
Blairs Fire& Rescue, Inc.
7100 Us Hwy 29, Blairs Va 24527
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Imcsam w AsivBNu1S\SISRV1CS DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DISTRICT DIRECTOR'
P. O. BOY 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Employer Identification Number:
Date: JUN 1 54-1647981
1 v 1 DLN:
17053114041028
BLAIRS FIRE i RESCUE INC Contact Person:
5301 US HWY 29 N D. A. DOWNING
C/O BLAIRS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT Contact Telephone Number:
P.O. BOX 242 513) 241-5199
LAIRS, VA 24527-9778
Accounting Period Endings
December 31
Form 990 Required:
Yes
Addendum Applies:
Yes
Dear Applicant:
Based on information supplied, and assuming your operations will be as
stated in your application for recognition of exemption, we have determined
you are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the. Internal
Revenue Code as an organisation described in section 501(c) (3) .
We have further determined that you are not a private foundation within
the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code, because you are an organization
described in sections 509(a) (1) and 170(b) (1) (A) (vi) .
If your sources of support, or your purposes, character, or method of
operation change, please let us. know so we can consider the effect of the
change on your exempt status and foundation status. In the case of an amend-
ment to your organizational document or bylaws, please send us a copy of the
amended document or bylaws. Also, you should inform us of all changes in your
name or address.
As of January 1, 1984, you are liable for taxes under the Federal
Insurance Contributions Act (social security taxes) on remuneration of $100
or more you pay to each df your employees during a calendar year. You are
not liable for the tak imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) .
Since you are not a private foundation, you are not subject to the excise
taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code. .However, if you are involved in an excess
benefit transaction, that transaction might be subject to the excise taxes of
section 4958. Additionally, you are not automatically exempt from other
federal excise taxes. If you have any questions about excise, employment, or
other federal taxes, please contact your key district office.
Grantors and contributors may rely on this determination.unless the
Internal Revenue Service publishes notice to the contrary. However, if you
lose your section 509(a) (1) status, a grantor or contributor may not rely
on this determination if he or she was in part responsible for, or was aware
of, the act or failure to act, or the substantial or material change on the
part of the organization that resulted in your loss of such status, or if he or
she acquired knowledge that the Internal Revenue Service had given notice that
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N. EER FIRE DEPARTMENTMIXHEARINGLEGALNOTICENoticeis .hereby given, pursuant to Public Law No.4.647 S1013(a)24(A)(1983), the undersigned will holdiblichearingonApril18,2019 at 7:00p.m.at the location R-TRIBUNEIdersignedlistedbelowtodiscussacquisitionbtYPurchase
Qty. 1, Description:2019 Pierce Enforcer Custom Cab, Pittsylvania County Since 1869
50 GPM Pumper and additional equipment.And:financ iatarrangements related thereto.
e ' 'Cate of PublicationApproximateamountofissue:$333,000.00.All interested parties are invited to attend.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have set my hand and OfficialalatmyofficeBlairsthis25thdayofMarch2019.Andrew Keith Yeaman,corporate Secretary to attached order of publication has been pub-
Blairs Fire&Rescue,Inc.
7100 Us Hwy 29,Blairs VA.24527 r I successive weeks in the Star-Tribune,
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA p
STATE OF VIRGINIA, AT LARGE MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL 30,2022m
County of Pittsylvania, To-wit:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
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28 N. Main Street Tel.: (434) 432-2791
P.O. Box 111 Fax: (434) 432-4033
Chatham, VA 24531 legalsOchathamstartribune.eom
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R Ales FIRE AND RFSCUE
BOARD RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors has approved the purchase of a new fire truck;and
WHEREAS,to fund the purchase of this truck a loan will be needed to complete the purchase;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Directors approves the loan in the amount
determined at the time of the purchase, less any grants and contributions that will be applied.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors authorizes its Chairman and Vice Chairman to sign
all the legal documents related to the securing of the loan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that a copy of this resolution be placed among permanent records of the
board.
Signe Date;n r > - i I 2; 20/ 5'
Chairman, Blairs Fire& Rescue
Board of Directors
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To: David Smitherman
From:Andrew Yeaman
Dear Mr.Smitherman,
We had a public meeting on Thursday,April 18th with no problems after notification of the meeting in
the Star Tribune newspaper.
I am in need of a resolution from the county authorizing a tax-exempt basis for the purchase of the fire
truck mentioned in the meeting announcement. Please reserve space in the next Board of Supervisors
meeting for such a resolution to be acted upon.
You can reach me by return fax(434)836-3270,at the station at(434)836-3065 or on my cell phone at
434)251-0034
vS..
Regards,
A drew Ye an
Secretary
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
2019-05-02
WHEREAS, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”), under the
United States Internal Revenue (“IRS”) Code, receives a ten (10) million-dollar allocation for tax
exempt bonds each year beginning January 1; and
WHEREAS, said tax-exempt bonds cover boards, agencies, and commissions serving
under or at the authorization of the Board; and
WHEREAS, Blairs Fire and Rescue, Inc. (“Blairs”), is an authorized Volunteer Fire and
Rescue Department identified in Pittsylvania County Code §§ 31-2.1 and 31.2a, thereby;
authorizing it to participate in tax-exempt financing for equipment utilized by it for a public use;
and
WHEREAS, Blairs desires to utilize tax-exempt bonds in an amount not to exceed
$330,000.00 to finance, for use for a public purpose, the purchase of one (1) 2019 Pierce Enforcer
Custom Cab, 1750 GPM Pumper Truck and additional equipment; and
WHEREAS, Blairs held a public hearing on April 9, 2019, on the potential utilization of
said tax-exempt financing, after publishing the notice as legally required by IRS Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves
Blairs’ utilization of tax-exempt bonds for financing in an amount not to exceed $330,000.00 to
purchase, for a public use, one (1) 2019 Pierce Enforcer Custom Cab, 1750 GPM Pumper Truck
and additional equipment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Blairs to
supplement its financing requirements.
Given under my hand this 14th day of May, 2019.
__________________________________________
Joe B. Davis, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
__________________________________________
David M. Smitherman, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Request for Tipping Fee Waiver - Leesville Lake Association (Staff
Contact: Richard N. Hicks)
Staff Contact(s): David M. Smitherman
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 12.d
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
County Staff received a letter requesting a landfill tipping fee waiver from the Leesville Lake
Association (“LLA”) for debris that will be collected during its Annual Beautification and
Volunteer Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
Unknown at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board approve LLA’s request to waive landfill tipping fees for the
debris that will be collected at its 2019 Beautification Day Event.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to approve the Leesville Lake Association’s request to waive the landfill
tipping fees for the debris to be collected from its 2019 Beautification Day Event.”
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Radio Tower Project Change Approval (Staff Contact: Richard N. Hicks)
Staff Contact(s): Richard N. Hicks
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 12.e
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
Construction has begun on the Callands and Old Mayfield radio towers. As a part of this Project,
Harris will be adding additional equipment to the Kentuck radio tower (“Kentuck Tower”)
behind Kentuck Middle School. After the bids were awarded, the County was contacted by
AT&T, and it expressed an interest in leasing space on the Kentuck Tower. To move forward,
County Staff required AT&T to perform a structural analysis of the tower and provided it
information on the additional equipment being installed by the County. After completing the
structural analysis, it was determined that the Kentuck Tower did not meet the new loading
requirements for the County’s new equipment or for AT&T’s proposed equipment. Shortly
thereafter, the County was contacted by Verizon about leasing space on the Kentuck Tower.
AT&T revised its structural analysis to include the Verizon equipment. None of the equipment
meets the current loading requirements. AT&T hired a firm to design a set of plans and
specifications to modify the footings and loadings for the Kentuck Tower that would result in
said Tower meeting the loading specifications for the County, AT&T, and Verizon’s equipment.
The Company that completed the plans and specifications for the Kentuck Tower improvements
was from North Carolina. County Staff contacted the Company about pricing the improvements,
but our Purchasing Director had concerns with their lack of knowledge of Virginia Procurement
standards. County Staff discussed putting the Project out for bids, which would be a long
process, and the County Staff would still need an Engineer to manage the Project and sign-off on
plans and specifications that were completed by another firm. The selection of an engineering
firm would again be a long process. The County’s intent is to have all of this work completed
during the construction phase of the two (2) new Towers, so Harris Communications can
complete its installation of the equipment at the same time. A bidding process would not fit into
that time line. Black & Veatch is the current general contractor for the construction of the two
(2) Towers. County Staff contacted Black & Veatch and asked if it was willing to take those
plans and specifications, review them, and provide the County with a cost to have its current
contractors perform the work by Change Order. Black & Veatch is currently working on the
Change Order, and County Staff will submit it to the Board, for review and consideration, prior
to the Business Meeting.
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County Staff has advised AT&T and Verizon that Kentuck Tower modifications will be
necessary, and that the County will require each Party to pay one-third (1/3) of the cost of said
modifications. Both seem to be in agreement, contingent upon the final cost. If the other Parties
determine that a Tower Space Lease is not in its best interests, the Kentuck Tower modifications
would be the County’s sole financial responsibility. County Staff is in the process of attempting
to secure the execution of a Kentuck Tower Cost Sharing Agreement, but will likely not have a
final answer from them prior to the Board’s Business Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
There are currently no additional funds in Project Budget for the Kentuck Tower modifications.
If Verizon & AT&T elect to sign a Tower Space Lease, County Staff would anticipate using the
first year’s lease payment to cover the County’s Project share. If the County has to move
forward on the Project without assistance, County Staff will have to provide the Board with a
different funding strategy.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board authorize the County Administrator to execute the proposed
Change Order for Kentuck Tower modifications, contingent upon financial participation by
AT&T and Verizon, or a combination thereof.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to authorize the County Administrator to execute a Change Order for the
Kentuck Tower modifications, contingent upon financial participation by AT&T and Verizon, or
a combination thereof.”
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Go Virginia Robotics Grant Shortfall (Staff Contact: Gregory L. Sides)
Staff Contact(s): Gregory L. Sides
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 12.f
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
A request was recently received by the County from Dr. Betty Jo Foster, Interim Danville
Community College (“DCC”), to financially participate in a $9,431,883 Grant to train
Pittsylvania County School (“PCS”) students in Robotics, Automation, and Information
Technology (the “Program”). This Program will create similar workforce pipelines to those of
the existing Precision Machining ones. The Danville Regional Foundation has approved
$5,698,993 for the Program that is contingent on matching funds being secured. $3,732,890.50
was provided from other sources, with Go Virginia Grant(s) accounting for the majority. Go
Virginia declined to fund the Information Technology portion of the request, leaving a $288,378
shortfall for PCS training laboratories. It is understood that the funding must be provided by
June 30, 2021.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
This unbudgeted request could be satisfied through unappropriated fund balance and partially
offset by $97,805 of unused Economic Development related Grant funds, leaving an unfunded
amount of $190,573.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends that the Board appropriate $97,805 from unused Grant proceeds, and
appropriate $190,573 from Fund Balance or seek other sources of funding.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to commit $288,378 to the DCC Robotics, Automation, and Information
Technology Program, and direct County Staff to prepare necessary Budget adjustments for future
Board consideration.”
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Pet Center Grant Appropriations (Staff Contact: Kimberly G. Van Der
Hyde)
Staff Contact(s): Kim Van Der Hyde
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 12.g
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
James McLaughlin, Pet Center Director, has been working diligently to secure Grants to help
offset the costs associated with Pet Center Operations. He has been successful in obtaining two
(2) Grants totaling $6,564.37. The first Grant was awarded by the Roper Foundation in the
amount of $6,000, and will be used to purchase Pet Center supplies and provide animal medical
care. The second Grant was awarded by the Petfinder Foundation in the amount of $564.37, and
was used to cover the cost of a critical medical procedure that was performed on a dog that was
being housed at the Pet Center.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
The Pet Center Grants totaling $6,564.37 require no local match and need to be appropriated in
the following manner:
• 250-4-094501-Various Roper Foundation Grant $6,000.00
• 250-4-094502-584910 Petfinder Foundation Grant $564.37
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends that the Board appropriate a total of $6,564.37 to the Grants Fund as
listed above. There is no local match required for these Grants.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to appropriate a total of $6,564.37 to the Grants Fund as listed above.”
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACTION ITEM
Agenda Title: Application for Music Festival Permit (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
Staff Contact(s): J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.
Agenda Date: May 14, 2019 Item Number: 12.h
Attachment(s):
PCC Chapter 10; Music Festivals
2019 White Oak Music Festival Application
Email - Chuck Eskey
Insurance Policy
Reviewed By:
SUMMARY:
Chapter 10 of the Pittsylvania County Code, attached, requires the person promoting or
conducting any music or entertainment festival to obtain a special entertainment permit for said
festival. Chuck Eskey is in the process of completing his application to hold a classic rock music
festival on September 27, 2019 – September 29, 2019, at the White Oak Mountain Amphitheater.
A copy of the Music Festival application is attached for your review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
County Staff recommends the Board approve Mr. Eskey’s Music Festival Permit.
MOTION:
“I make a Motion to approve Mr. Eskey’s Music Festival Permit.”
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE
CHAPTER 10
MUSIC FESTIVALS
§ 10-1. Purpose
§ 10-2. Definitions
§ 10-3. Permit
§ 10-4. Conditions
§ 10-5. Twelve-Hour Limitation
§ 10-6. Parent of Guardian
§ 10-7. Permission
§ 10-8. Violation
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Packet Pg. 450 Attachment: PCC Chapter 10; Music Festivals (1624 : Application for Music Festival Permit (Staff Contact: J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.))
CHAPTER 10
MUSIC FESTIVALS
SEC. 10-1. PURPOSE.
This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Section 15.2-1200 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended for the purpose of providing necessary regulation for the conditioning of musical or
entertainment festivals conducted in open spaces not within an enclosed structure and of any
gathering or groups of individuals for the purpose of listening to or participating in entertainment
which consists of primarily musical renditions conducted in open spaces not within an enclosed
structure in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of
Pittsylvania County.
SEC. 10-2. DEFINITIONS.
When used in this ordinance, the following words shall mean:
A. Board of Supervisors shall mean the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County,
Virginia.
B. Musicals or entertainment festival shall mean any gathering of groups or
individuals for the purpose of listening to or participating in entertainment which
consists primarily of musical renditions conducted in open spaces not within an
enclosed structure, and/or those entertainments where the listeners are not within
an enclosed structure and which has a continued existence on the premises for a
period of time exceeding six (6) hours.
SEC. 10-3. PERMIT.
1. No person, firm, corporation, or partnership shall stage, promote or conduct any musical or
entertainment festival in Pittsylvania County unless there shall have been first obtained from
the Board a special entertainment permit for said festival.
2. Application for such special entertainment permits shall be in writing or forms provided for
the purpose and filed in duplicate with the County Administrator at least twenty-one (21)
days before the date of such festival. Such application shall have attached hereto and made a
part thereof the plans, statements, approvals and other documents required by this ordinance.
A copy of such applications shall be sent by certified mail by the County Administrator to
each member of the board of Supervisors the day such applications are filed.
3. The Board of Supervisors shall act on such applications at their next regularly scheduled from
the filing of the same. If granted, the permit shall be issued in writing on a form for the
purpose and mailed by the County Administrator to the applicant at the address indicated. If
denied, the refusal shall be in writing and the reasons for such denial stated therein, and
mailed by the county Administrator to the applicant at the address indicated.
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SEC. 10-4 CONDITIONS.
Such permit shall not be issued unless the following conditions are met and the following plans,
statements, and approvals are submitted to the board of Supervisors with the application:
A. Said application for special entertainment permit shall have attached to it a copy of the
ticket or badge of admission to said festival, containing the date or dates and time or times
of said festival, together with a statement by the applicant of the total number of tickets to
be offered for sale and the best reasonable estimate by the applicant of the number of
persons expected to be in attendance.
B. A statement of the name and address of the promoters of the festival, the financial backing
of the festival, and the names of all persons or groups who will perform at said festival.
C. A statement of the location of the proposed festival, the name and address of the owner of
the property on which said festival is to be held, and the nature and interest of the
applicant therein.
D. A plan for adequate sanitation facilities and garbage, trash and sewage disposals for the
persons at the festival. This plan shall meet the requirements of all state and local statutes,
ordinances, and regulations, and shall be approved by the County Director of Public
Health.
E. A plan for providing food, water and lodging for the persons at the festival. This plan
shall meet the requirements of all state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations, and
shall be approved by the County Director of Public Health.
F. A plan for adequate medical facilities for persons at the festival, approved by the County
Director of Public Health.
G. A plan for adequate parking facilities and traffic control in and around the festival area.
H. A plan for adequate fire protection. This plan shall meet the requirements of all state and
local statutes, ordinances and regulations, and shall be approved by the County’s
representative of the Virginia Division of Forestry.
I. A statement specifying whether any outdoor lights or lighting is to be utilized, and if so, a
plan showing the location of such lights and shielding devices or other equipment to
prevent unreasonable glow beyond the property on which the festival is located.
J. A statement that no music shall be played, either by mechanical device or live
performance in such a manner that the sound emanating therefrom shall be unreasonably
audible beyond the property on which the festival is located.
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SEC. 10-5. TWELVE HOUR LIMITATIONS.
Music shall not be rendered nor entertainment provided for more than twelve (12) hours in any
twenty-four (24) hour periods to be measured form the beginning of the first performance at said
festival. However, all music performance shall start no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and end prior to
11:45 p.m. on the night of the performance. (B.S.M. 10-15-91)
SEC. 10-6. PARENT OF GUARDIAN.
No person under the age of eighteen (18) years of age shall be admitted to any festival unless
accompanied by parent of guardian, the parent or guardian to remain with the said person at all
times.
SEC. 10-7. PERMISSION.
No permit shall be issued under this ordinance unless the applicant shall furnish to the Board of
Supervisors written permission for the Board of Supervisors, its lawful agents, or duly constituted
law enforcement officers to go upon the property at any time for the purpose of determining
compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. The Board of Supervisors shall have the right to
revoke any permit issued under this ordinance upon non-compliance with any of its provisions
and conditions.
SEC. 10-8. VIOLATION.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding three
hundred ($300.00) dollars or by confinement in jail not exceeding thirty (30) days, or by both
such fine and imprisonment. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense. The Board may
bring suit in the Circuit Court of Pittsylvania County to restrain, enjoin, or otherwise prevent
violation of this ordinance.
(B.S.M. 6-30-73)
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Kaylyn McCluster
From:Chuckeskey <chuckeskey@comcast.net>
Sent:Friday, May 10, 2019 10:37 AM
To:Kaylyn McCluster
Subject:White Oak festival Chuck Eskey
CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking
links, especially from unknown senders.
Kaylyn,
This is Chuck with Big Sound Productions LLC. I talked with Vaden. We are getting a million dollar umbrella policy
through Hudson Insurance. PD Hudson is out of town but his office is working on getting me something.
Either way we will be fully insured for this event.
Thanks
Chuck
If you need anything please call me
434-250-9800
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