Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Clay Pacheco
Department: Emergency Management
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution adopting the proposed 2024 Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
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Why Action is Necessary
Florida law requires Board adoption by resolution of the Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the updated Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, which includes a detailed plan preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies Countywide.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
In accordance with Section 27P-6.006, Florida Administrative Code, the Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) (Exhibit 2) has been updated to reflect organizational and operational changes from the 2020 CEMP. The State requires an update of the CEMP every four years. Approval of this item would ensure the CEMP is valid through 2028.
The CEMP establishes official emergency management policies for all County agencies in response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters within the County. The intent of the CEMP is to provide an organized system for preparedness, response, and recovery by which County officials are guided in applying their statutory responsibilities of direction and control during a disaster event. The backbone of the CEMP is its use of the Incident Command System structure and application in a manner that is consistent with the Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the Federal National Response Framework. The CEMP provides a local framework for the effective management of any emergency situation within Broward County in coordination with the state and federal government.
Florida law requires a comprehensive review and revision of the CEMP's Basic Plan every four years. During...
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