Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tracy Jackson
Department: Regional Emerg Svcs & Comm Division: Emergency Management
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-680 adopting the State required four-year update to the Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, valid through the year 2024; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 27P-6.006, Florida Administrative Code, requires Board update and adoption of the Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan every four years.
What Action Accomplishes
Reaffirms and updates a detailed plan preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies Countywide.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
On March 15, 2016 (Item No. 16), the Board of County Commissioners approved changes to the 2015 Broward County CEMP- Basic Plan.
Summary Explanation/Background
REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
In accordance with Section 27P-6.006, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), the Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) (see Exhibit 1) has been updated to reflect organizational and operational changes from the 2015 CEMP as delineated in the 2020 CEMP Change Summary (Exhibit 3). The State requires update of the CEMP every four years. Approval of this item would ensure the CEMP is valid through the year 2024.
The CEMP establishes official emergency management policies for all County agencies in response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters within the County. The 2020 CEMP has been revised to require the County Mayor, during a declared emergency, to consult with and receive direction from the Board at a publicly noticed meeting, whenever possible, prior to taking any action that substantially affects the health, safety, or economic wellbeing of the Cou...
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