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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[08c] Emergency Services Plan~~ crr~• of s•r..u~sr:rFi MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: Council Agenda Item 8 C May 21, 2009 Police Chief Report -Emergency Services Plan Police Chief BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The Council has previously adopted the Emergency Management Plan and the document meets the requirement for FEMA funding should a disaster occur in St. Joseph. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Just like a Comprehensive Plan, periodically the Emergency Management Plan needs to reviewed and updated. The current plan adopted by the City is that which has been provided by the Stearns County Emergency Services Department. The Plan includes the components needed to be eligible for Federal Funding. In reviewing the document minor changes were needed and a redlined copy has been provided for your convenience. Upon adoption by the Council the document will be circulated for signatures. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Access to Federal Funds in the event of a disaster. ATTACHMENTS: Redlined policy REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Accept the revised Emergency Management Plan as presented authorizing the same to be administered and executed. THIS PAGE DOCUMENTS APPROVAL FOR THE BASIC PLAN AND ANNEXES Prepared by: Title: Approved by: Title: Date: Date: FORWARD The basic purpose of this plan is to provide a guide for emergency operations. The plan is intended to assist key city officials and emergency organizations to carry out their responsibilities for the protection of life and property under a wide range of emergency conditions. Although an organization may have the foresight to plan for anticipated situations, such planning is of little worth if the planning is not reduced to written form. Personnel familiar with unwritten plans may be unavailable at the very time it becomes necessary to implement them. A written plan will furnish a documentary record, which can be referred to as needed. This documentary record will serve to refresh the knowledge of key individuals and can be used to inform persons who become replacements. TRANSFER OF OFFICE THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF: THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Upon termination of office by reason of resignation, election, suspension, or dismissal, the holder of this document will transfer it to his/her successor or the City of St. Joseph Emergency Management Director. Copy No. Assigned to: TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number BA SIC PLAN 1. Reason for Plan 1 2. Purpose of Plan 2 3. Legal Basis, References and Supporting Plans 3 4. Organization 4 5. Direction and Control 5 6. Emergency Responsibility Assignments 6-7 7. Operations Policies g 8. Support g 9. Plan Updating, Training and Exercises 10 ANNEXES A. Notification and Warning 11 B. Direction and Control 12-13 C. Emergency Public Information 14 D. Search and Rescue 15 E. Health and Medical 16-17 F. Evacuation, Traffic Control and Security 18-19 G. Fire Protection 20 H. Damage Assessment 21.22 I. Congregate Care 23-24 J. Debris Clearance 25 K. Utilities Restoration 26 L. Radiological and Hazardous Material Protection 27-29 M. Local Resources 30 N. Volunteer 31 O. Pets and Shelter 32 ATTACHMENTS 8~ APPENDIX Covered Facilities 33 Attachment One Agreement -Central Minnesota Fire Aid Association 34-36 Attachment Two Joint Water Use Agreement -City of St. Joseph and CSB 37-38 Attachment Three St. Joseph Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 39-45 Suggested Safety Operating Guidelines Appendix A Assignments 46 Appendix B EOC Communications Capability 47 1. Reason for Plan Tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and other natural disasters can affect the City of St. Joseph. In addition, major disasters such as train wrecks, plane crashes, explosions, accidental release of hazardous materials, emergency levee failures, pipeline leaks, and national security emergency pose a potential threat to public hea-th and safety in the City of St. Joseph. An emergency plan is needed to ensure the protection of the public from the effects of these hazards. -- - - _ ~ 1 2. Purpose of Plan The City of St. Joseph has many capabilities and resources which could be used in the response to any major disaster. These include the facilities, equipment, personnel, and skills of both government and non- government professionals and groups in St. Joseph. The purpose of this plan is to ensure the effective, coordinated use of these resources so as to: A. Maximize the protection of life and property. B. Ensure the continuity of government. C. Sustain survivors. D. Repair essential facilities and utilities 3. Legal Basis, References and Supporting Plans A. Public Law 920, as amended. B. Public Law 99-499. (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act [SARA] of 1986.) C. Minnesota Statues, Chapter 12, as amended. (The Minnesota Civil Defense Act.) D. Minnesota Statues, Chapter 103F, Subdivision 3 (Emergency Flood Protection Measures.) E. Minnesota Statues, Chapter 299J, as amended. (The Minnesota Pipeline Safety Act.) F. Minnesota Statues, Chapter 299K.01. (The Minnesota Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act.) G. City of St. Joseph Ordinance No. 27. H. Minnesota Division of Emergency Management BULLETIN No. (Local Government Emergency Operation Plan Requirements.) I. County Wide Emergency Operations Plan. J. Clinic Plans. K. Facility Hazardous Material Plans 3 - 4. Organization Existing government is the basis for emergency operations. That is, government agencies will perform emergency activities related to those they perform on a day-to-day basis. City organization and interrelationships are shown on Chart A below: CHART A Stearns County Emergency Management Director St. Joseph Mayor Emergency Management Legal Administration & Fiscal Headquarters Communications Damage Assessment / RADEF Supply ~ Transportation Chart includes primary operational positions/departments only. Public Warning Law Enforcement Fire Rescue Engineering Congregate Care Health Shelter I 4 I 5. Direction and The direction and control of government operations from a central, protected facility with adequate communication and key personnel is essential to the conduct of emergency operations. In the City of St. Joseph, the Mayor is responsible for providing overall direction and control of city government resources involved in the response to a disaster. The City Emergency Management Director will serve in a staff capacity to the Mayor, and will coordinate emergency operations. The City Emergency Management Director will also serve as a liaison with the Stearns County Emergency Management Director. Direction and control of the city's response to a major disaster will take place from the Emergency Operating Center (EOC), which is located at the St. Joseph Community Fire Station. (For additional EOC information such as staffing, communications, Minnesota Incident Management System, etc. refer to the Direction and Control Annex [Appendix B] to this plan.) 6. Emergency Responsibility Assignments A. A summary of the city's emergency responsibility assignments by function, is shown on Appendix A. Heads of the various city government departments and agencies will be responsible for carrying out the assignments shown on this appendix. Additional information about these emergency responsibility assignments is contained in the annexes to this plan. One annex exists for each of the responsibilities (functions) that are shown on Appendix A. City departments and agencies are expected to develop whatever standard operation procedures (SOP'S) they may need in order to carry out these responsibilities. B. Responsibilities have been assigned by a code letter: "P, S, or C". I. "P" indicates primary operational responsibility, which means the official or agency is in charge of and responsible to make provision for that function. As a rule, only city government officials can be assigned primary responsibility for carrying out a function. II. "S" indicates support responsibility that means the agency so assigned will, if possible, support and assist the official or agency designated primarily responsible. III. "C" indicates coordination responsibility and is assigned when several agencies have support capability but no specific official or agency has obvious primary responsibility. This will be true when non-government agencies are involved. 6 EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNMENTS Code: P - Primary, S - Support, C -Coordination FUNCTION RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES 1. Notification and Warning P -Stearns County Sheriff S -Police S -Fire Department S -Public Works De artment 2. Direction and Control P -Mayor S -Emer enc Director 3. Emergency Public Information P -Administrator S -Emer enc Services Director 4. Search and Rescue P -Fire Department S -Sheriff S -Police S -College of St. Benedict Security S -National Guard S -Mutual Aid A reement 5. Health /Medical P -Fire Department Rescue Squad S -Stearns County Public Health S -Gold Cross Ambulance Service S - St. John's Health Center 6. Evacuation, Traffic Control, and Security P -Police S -Fire Department S -Stearns County Sheriff S -Area Police Departments S -National Guard S - Colle a of St. Benedict 7. Fire Protection P -Fire Department S -Mutual Aid A encies 8. Damage Assessment P - St. Joseph Building Official S -Jim Marka (320) 234-0367 S - Cit En ineer Public Utilities Roads ! Brid es 9. Congregate Care P -Red Cross S -Stearns County Health Services S -Salvation Arm 10. Debris Clearance P - St. Joseph Public Works S -Local Equipment /Contractors S -Stearns County S -National Guard 11. Utilities Restoration P - St. Joseph Public Works S -City Engineer S -Gas E -Stearns Electric /Excel Energy S -Astound /Quest / US Link / US Cable 12. Radiological /Hazardous Materials P - St. Joseph Fire Department S - St. Cloud HAZMAT Team S -National Guard 13. Documentation P - Cit Administrator 7. Operations Policies 1. Protection of life, property, and alleviation of human distress will be the primary goals of City Government Emergency Operations. 2. In an emergency affecting more than one political jurisdiction, officials of all jurisdictions involved will coordinate their services to the maximum extent possible. 3. The city Emergency Management Director will assist in providing resource coordination between government agencies and the private sector. 4. City government resources will be utilized to the maximum before requesting County, State, or Federal assistance. 5. Each agency, department, or service of city government will provide for the maintenance of records during an emergency. These records should include work hours, equipment hours, supplies and material consumed, injuries to personnel, and damage to public facilities and equipment. 6. In the event of a major disaster, the Mayor may declare a local emergency. Such a declaration will invoke necessary portions of this plan and will permit the city to take such actions as may be required to protect lives and property --- - -~- - - --- ----- -__-- i 8 8. A. County Government Support Information and assistance is securing county government support can be obtained by contacting the County Emergency Management Director -Marvin Klug at (320) 259-3940. B. State and Federal Government 1. General Information and assistance in securing state or federal support should be obtained by contacting the County Emergency Management Director. In addition, the nearest Minnesota Division of Emergency Management (DEM), regional program coordinator will provide additional technical information and assistance, if requested. A summary of state and federal disaster assistance programs is contained in Disaster Response and Recovery: Request Procedures Relative to State and Federal Disaster Assistance Programs. This document is on file with the County Emergency Director. 2. Emergency Assistance In the event of a major emergency/disaster which exceeds the resources and capabilities of both City and County government that necessitates immediate state and/or federal assistance. The Minnesota Duty Officer may be contacted at 1-800-422-0798 and TDD 1-800-627-3529. 3. National Guard When a natural disaster or other major emergency is beyond the capability of local government, support from the National Guard may be available. Only the governor, as commander-in-chief of the Minnesota National Guard, has the authority to activate the guard. The purpose of the activation is to ensure the preservation of life and property and also to support civil law enforcement authorities. A. Operation Policies 1.National Guard assistance will complement, and not be a substitute for city and/or county participation in emergency operations. 2.If made available, National Guard personnel will remain under military command at all times, but will support and assist the city and/or county forces in the accomplishment of a specific task or tasks. B. Request Procedure In the case of counties and all cities that are NOT of the first class, the sheriff is the only local government official authorized to submit the request for National Guard assistance. Such requests are to be submitted to the Minnesota Duty Officer at 1-800-422-0798. 4. Federal Assistance If the party responsible for a serious hazardous material accident that is unknown, or is not taking appropriate actions and the response is beyond the capability of state and local governments, the federal government may be able to provide assistance. Such assistance can be requested through the Minnesota Duty Officer. ~v -- - - -- g - - - - - --- - ~ , 9. Plan Updating, Training and Exercises A. For the purpose of this plan, the City of St. Joseph Emergency Management Director shall serve as the Planning Coordinator. As such, the director will have overall authority and responsibility for the maintenance of the plan. B. This plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary. The City of St. Joseph's Emergency Management Director will be responsible for ensuring that this updating occurs, and that it is in accord with the schedule and procedures established by the Minnesota Division of Emergency Management. In order to carry out this task, the director may request assistance from the county Emergency Management Director. C. This plan will be distributed to all city government departments and agencies, which have emergency assignments in the event of a major disaster in the City of St. Joseph. The city Emergency Management Director will maintain a plan distribution list. D. The City of St. Joseph will comply with Public Law 99-400 (SARA) training and exercise requirements as published. Information about both scheduled and previously conducted training and exercises are available at the St. Joseph City Offices. (To date, the City of St. Joseph has not conducted any of these exercises. ,,_ -- -` 10 _~ A. Notification and Warning PURPOSE To provide an overview of the responsibilities and the procedures whereby the notification of key city officials and the warning of the general public are accomplished. RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Stearns County Sheriffs Office is the County Warning Point. The county warning point is responsible for relaying emergency notifications (i.e. severe weather, manmade emergency) which it receives to the Police Department and the St. Joseph Fire Department will then be notified. B. Businesses, industries, and members of the general public who need to either report an emergency or to request emergency assistance should call 9-1-1. The personnel who answers the 9-1-1 calls, are responsible for determining -the appropriate response agency/agencies to dispatch to the scene of the emergency. C. The city warning point is responsible for ensuring that all emergency notifications, which it receives, are handled properly. Specifically, the warning point will: 1. Notify key local government officials and officials in other affected jurisdictions. 2. Activate the city's outdoor warning sirens. 3. Activate tone-alert warning radios. 4. Carry out route alerting (house to house) with the use of public address systems on law enforcement vehicles and emergency vehicles also using the north tower for verbal messaging. 5. Request an emergency activation notification of the EBS station by implementing the procedures in the Operational Area EBS Plan. 6. Activate the cable TV emergency override system. 7. Notify affected private and/or public facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, factories, etc. III. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS The City of St. Joseph Notification and Warning Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) details the specific notification and warning procedures that will be followed by the City Warning Point. The SOP is on file at the St. Joseph City Hall Offices, Police Department, and Fire Department (see attachments). IV. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) - --- --- - - -1 11 ~,_.. B. Direction and Control PURPOSE To describe how direction and control of the city to respond to a disaster will be accomplished. RESPONSIBILITIES A Mayor The Mayor of St. Joseph will be responsible for providing overall direction and control of city government resources involved in the response to a disaster. The line of succession to the mayor is as follows: Mayor AI Rassier~ 115 - 9`" Avenue SE~90 (320) 283- Garlbea=- 6elle~e~eaae~#7 4A64363-4711 Acting Mayor Aa-Rassier Dale ~~ -,4~e~ue~€1212 (~8}~63- Wick Dale Street East 4~1-363-0221 B. City Emergency Management Director The St. Joseph emergency management director will serve in a staff capacity to the mayor, will carry out his/her policies and directives, and will coordinate emergency operations. Line of succession to the emergency management director is as follows: Director Police Chief Peter (;"^~;2~- JanskyJt~sttr+Mener a~7(320)363- 8250 County Emergency Services Law Enforcement Center (320) 259-3940 9-1-1 III. LOCATION OF THE DIRECTION AND CONTROL FACILITY A. For Emergencies/Limited Scope Disasters An incident management system (MIMS -Minnesota Incident Management System) may be established to direct the initial response by city forces to the event. (If MIMS is implemented, the first arriving senior official will serve as the incident commander until he/she is properly relieved.) However, if organizational control of the incident escalates beyond the capability of field command, the City Emergency-Operating Center (EOC) will be activated to provide overall coordination of the incident. This will generally become necessary when the incident covers a large geographic area, multiple locations., and/or when multiple responding agencies are involved. B. For Disasters Direction and control of the City of St. Joseph response to a disaster will be carried out at the City of St. Joseph's EOC. The EOC is located at the St. Joseph Community Fire Building, 323 4th Avenue NE. If for some reason, the EOC is not usable at the time of a disaster, the City Offices will serve as the alternate EOC. C. Criteria for Activation The degree of EOC activation will be determined by the severity of the emergency. 1. The EOC may be partially activated due to a potential threat to life or property from severe weather, (e.g. tornado, flooding, blizzard); hazardous materials incident/accident (including a controlled release of a SARA Title III reportable product) that is beyond the capabilities of field operations, emergency levee failure, or a pipeline leak. 2. The EOC may be fully activated in response to a major emergency/disaster resulting in an actual threat to life and property. This will include, but is not limited to: a tornado touchdown, flooding, emergency levee failure, or pipeline leak which causes damage to the public and private sector and requires a coordinated response effort; a hazardous materials incident/accident involving the response of several agencies, (including county, federal, and state as well as surrounding municipalities) or enemy attack. D. Responsibility for EOC Activation In the event of a major disaster, EOC staff will be expected to automatically report to the EOC. However, the City Emergency Management Director is responsible for ensuring that the EOC is activated according to the previously described criteria. E. Staffing of the EOC Refer to Appendix A Staffing of the EOC will normally consist of the Mayor, Council, City Administrator, Emergency Management Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Public Works Director, and anyone else requested by the mayor. (The staffing list for the EOC is on file with the Emergency Management Director, Police Department, and Fire Department. EOC staff is responsible for the operations of their particular service or assignment. Each departmenUagency that is represented in the EOC is responsible for ensuring that its representative is familiar with the duties that he/she is expected to perform at the EOC. If determined necessary, the city will activate a mobile command post to serve as an on-scene command post. The Emergency Services Director will be responsible for coordinating the activities at the scene of all City of St. Joseph forces. However, the EOC Operations Chief will make all major decisions. The EOC will be kept informed on a timely basis of the response efforts. F. Communications Capability 1. EOC Communications Capability The City of St. Joseph has a local radio frequency. In addition, St. Joseph is dispatched through the Stearns County Sheriffs Office. This communication allows direct contact to all emergency services. In addition the city will use the following media: Refer to Appendix 8 2. Communications Van/Mobile Command Post-Communications Capability Benton County has a mobile van available by contacting Marvin Klug at (320) 259-3940. G. Emergency Power The City of St. Joseph EOC has an emergency back-up power source. It is a KW generator which is manually activated: 80,000 KW and 100,000 KW both have 75 gallon fuel tanks. IV. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) ~ 13 C. Emergency Public Information PURPOSE To provide an overview of how emergency public information will be disseminated in the event of a disaster. II. SPOKEPERSON(S) The only official authorized to serve as the public information officer (PIO) for the City of St. Joseph is the City Administrator. If he/she is unavailable, the Director of Emergency Services will serve as the alternate PIO. This individual will be given access to all information necessary to cant' out their role as Pi0 for the city. III. RESPONSIBILITES The PIO is responsible .for disseminating information and instructions to the public on a timely basis and for coordinating all releases during pre-emergency and post-emergency conditions. In addition, the PIO is responsible for ensuring that the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) is activated, should that be necessary, and for reviewing and approving all information releases before they are disseminated. IV. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A. If it becomes necessary to establish news-briefing room, the St. Joseph City Hall will be used for this purpose. New media personnel will be asked to report to this facility. B. In the event of a protracted disaster/emergency, news releases will be issued on a regular basis. C. Public information will be disseminated through the following radio, TV stations, and/or Newspaper: Refer to Appendix B V. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Prepared public information supplements for release to radio, TV, and newspapers will be on file in the St. Joseph City Offices and Fire Department. VI. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) D. Search and Rescue I. PURPOSE To describe how search and rescue will be accomplished in the City of St. Joseph following a disaster. II. RESPONSIBLITY Within the City of St. Joseph, the primary responsibility for search and rescue belongs to the St. Joseph Fire Department. Back up assistance for search and rescue may be available from the St. Joseph Police Department, Maintenance Department, Sheriffs Department, and the College of St. Benedict's Security. III. SUPPORTING AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS The following government and volunteer organization(s) may be available to assist with a major search and rescue operation: Mutual Aid Fire De artments Avon (320) 356-7400 Clear Lake (320)743-3111 Clearwater (320) 558-6561 Cold Spring (320) 685-3464 Rice (320) 393-2280 Rockville (320) 251-0072 Bartell (320) 253-2171 Sauk Rapids (320) 255-9058 St. Cloud (320) 255-7213 St. John's Life Safety (320) 363-2144 St. Stephen (320) 251-0964 Waite Park 320 252-4712 Avon Police Department (320) 356-7575 Cold Spring Police Department (320) 685-8666 College of St. Benedict Security (320) 363-5000 St. John's Life Safety (320) 363-2144 Bartell Police Department (320) 251-8186 Stearns County Sheriff's Department (320) 259-3700 Dispatch # (320) 251-4240 Waite Park Police De artment 320 251-3281 IV. SUPPORTING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP's) Fire and law enforcement departments, ambulance services, and other agencies responsible for conducting or participating in a search and rescue operation will develop and maintain whatever standard operating procedures (SOP's) they may need. Such SOP's should include guidance and instructions for performing search and rescue following an accidenUincident involving hazardous materials, and following an emergency levee failure. The following SOP's have been developed and are on file at the appropriate agencies. (See Attachment Three) V. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) -~ 15 E. Health and Medical POLICIES AND PROCEDURES To provide an overview of how the health/medical care needs of residents will be met in the event of a major disaster. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES A. Hospital Care Injured victims will be transported to the St. Cloud Hospital. If the number of victims requires use of additional hospitals, the following hospital(s) may be utilized: St Cloud Hospital 1406 6"' Avenue N (320) 251-2700 VA Medical Center 4801 8"' St. N (320) 252-1670 Albany Hospital 300 3rd Avenue N (320) 845-2121 B. Ambulance Service The following ambulance service(s) will be used to transport disaster victims: City of Melrose Ambulance Department 9-1-1 (Dispatch) City of Sauk Centre Ambulance Service (320) 352-2201 City of Watkins Ambulance Service 9-1-1 (Dispatch) Gold Cross Ambulance Services (320) 251-2302 Paynesville Area Health Care System 9-1-1 (Dispatch) C. Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Care Pre-Hospital emergency medical care will be available to provide immediate medical care to disaster victims suffering minor/major injuries. Gold Cross Ambulance Services (320) 251-2302 St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department First Responders D. Emergency Mortuary Operations These operations will be the responsibility of the Stearns County Medical Examiner. Temporary mortuary sites include the following: Fresh Produce Kings Express Co. Rd. 75 (320) 363-7236 Lehmer Trucking E. Health Threats Serious potential or actual health problems (epidemics, food, and/or water contamination, etc.) associated with a disaster will be the responsibility of the St. Joseph Health Officer, support is available from the Minnesota Department of Health. The St. Joseph Health Board consists of: I~ T~v+tGerald Weissmann Randy Torborg Dr. Thomas Newton ~~,4ble;~ €417W_ 7tn St.N, Melrose 44-~&t#-A~er~ae N~12259 287th St. a-A6-~Ave~te NW1360 Elm St.E, (320) 256- 5269~-8489 (320) 363-4554 (320) 363-7765 III. COORDINATION If a serious disaster resulting in multiple casualties occurs in the City of St. Joseph, overall coordination of the various health/medical organizations response to the disaster will take place at the St. Joseph EOC. Hospital(s) and Ambulance Service(s) are equipped with radio communications equipment and can therefore communicate both among themselves and with the EOC. IV. LOCAL SUPPORTING PLANSIPROCEDURES AND PERSONNEL A. Hospital(s) and Ambulance Service(s) gave established procedures regarding which hospital an injured victim should be transported to. B. Ambulance Service(s) has/have entered into a mutual aid agreement(s) with Ambulance Service(s) C. A listing of pharmacies, sources of medical supplies, doctors, hospitals, ambulance services, and other health support services is located in the St Joseph City Offices. Arlington Place Centra Care Clinic / Dr. Thomas Newton College of St. Benedict Security Contardo, Michael DDS Gold Cross Ambulance Services Red Cross St. John's University St. Joseph Veterinary Clinic Dr. Styles & Dr. Cotton, DDS 30415 91St Avenue (320) 363-1313 a-Af~~l4ver~ee (320) 363-7765 N~1360 Elm St. E. (320) 363-5000 26 2"d Ave. NW (320) 363-4468 (320)251-2302 (320)251-7641 Collegeville (320) 363-2144 (320)363-7756 1514 Minnesota St. E (320) 363-7729 D. Ambulance service and other medical service agencies/organization that report to the scene of a serious accident/incident are responsible for developing and maintaining whatever standard operating procedures (SOP's) they may need. Such SOP' should include guidance and instructions for operating in an environment in which hazardous materials are present. SOP's have been developed and are on file at the St. Joseph City Offices and Fire Department. (See Attachment for St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department (SOP'S). V. STATE SUPPORT A. Support is available from the Minnesota Department of Health and from Stearns County in responding to serious radiation incidents, as well as other major health threats. (See the Radiological/Hazardous Materials Protection Annex for more detailed information). B. Assistance is available from the Pollution Control Agency and the Departments of Agriculture, Health, Public Safety, and Transportation in the event of a catastrophic hazardous materials incident through the Minnesota duty officer. (See the Radiological/Hazardous Materials Protection Annex for more detailed information). VI. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) 17 F. Evacuation, Traffic Control and Security PURPOSE To outline how evacuation, traffic control, and security will be carried out if they are required due to a disaster in the City of St. Joseph. RATIONALE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The rationale of evacuation, whether for a large or small-scale emergency, is that hazardous conditions or potentially hazardous conditions can best be mitigated by moving the affected population to an area of lesser risk. Prior to recommending evacuation due to an actual/potential hazardous materials related threat, city officials will evaluate the benefit of sheltering in place. If sheltering is determined to be the most appropriate protective action, information and instructions will be provided to the affected citizens. (This may include, but is not limited to: closing doors [both internal and to the outside), windows, and fireplace dampers, sealing/closing all vents, fans and other openings to the outside, turning off furnaces/air conditioners, covering and staying away from windows and [in buildings] minimizing the use of elevators). A. The following official(s) will be responsible for recommending evacuation: Official Tvpe of Incident Emergency Management Director Natural Disasters Fire Chief Chemical Spills, Fires Fire Chief Gas leaks, etc B. The St. Joseph Police DepartmenWolunteer Fire Department will be responsible for coordinating an evacuation effort. C. The St. Joseph Police Department has primary responsibility for traffic control and security. D. Possible shelter locations include: College of St. Benedict The Gathering Place - St. Benedicts Monastery 104 Chapel Lane Kennedy Elementary The Lighthouse Red Cross Resurrection Lutheran Church St. John's Life Safety St. Joseph Lab School Super 8 Motel, St. Joseph III. PROCEDURES A. Residents to be evacuated would be notified of the need to evacuate by Radio or Television: Refer to Appendix B B. The selection of specific evacuation routes wilt be based on the extent of the evacuation required, weather, and road conditions, and several other factors. The primary traffic arteries that will/can be used for evacuating all/part of the city are as follows: 1. North/South Roads: see-attached map 2. East/Vllest Roads: see-attached map C. Depending upon which highways are used for evacuation, traffic control points will be established. Contact the St. Joseph Police Department for locations depending on the type of emergency at (320) 363-8250. D. Mobility-impaired and other individuals unable to evacuate themselves can obtain assistance by calling: Care Cab Transportation (320) 251-6261 St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department St. Joseph Police Department (320) 363-8250 Facilities at risk (hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc.) may have developed their own SOP's for evacuation and such SOP's would be available at the facility. IV. RESOURCES AVAILABLE A. Gold Cross Ambulance Service vehicles may be available, if need to evacuate non-ambulatory individuals. B. College of St. Benedict could provide buses, if needed to assist in the evacuation process contact College of St. Benedict Security (320) 363-5000 Trobec's Bus Service (320) 251-1202 C. Assistance for traffic control and security may be available from: Avon Cold Spring College of St. Benedict Security Bartell Stearns County Sheriffs Department St. John's Life Safety Waite Park V. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (320) 356-7575 (320) 685-8666 (320) 363-5000 (320)251-8186 (320)267-0561 (320) 363-2144 (320)251-3281 (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) - 1g - --- G. Fire Protection PURPOSE To summarize how fire protection is provided in the City of St. Joseph. RESPONSIBILITY Fire protection is provided by the St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department. This is a volunteer department, which has approximately 30 members. The department's level of hazardous materials incident response training is identification only. III. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS The St. Joseph Fire Department participates in (a) mutual aid agreement(s) that involve(s) the following other fire departments: Avon Sartell Clear Lake Sauk Rapids Clearwater St. Cloud Cold Spring St. John's Rice St. Stephen Rockville Waite Park Written mutual aid agreements exist and are on file with the Fire Chief. IV. COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY The St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department vehicles are equipped with radio communications equipment and #reg~-er~sies=talk_groUpS, €--~--_.~_ ._.4;4999 ~--~-- -----~-a~91~59 The St. Joseph Fire Department has a local #req~-e~y--talk group and is dispatched through the Stearns County Sheriffs Office. V. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS The St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for developing and maintaining whatever standard operating procedures (SOP's) it may need in order to carry out its fire protection responsibilities. Such SOP(s) should include guidance and instructions for responding to a fire scene, which involves hazardous materials. Refer also to the Radiological/Hazardous Materials Protection Annex to this plan. VI. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) 20 H. Damage Assessment PURPOSE To provide an overview of how damage assessment will be accomplished following a disaster in the City of St. Joseph. RESPONSIBILITIES A. The City Emergency Management Director is responsible for: 1. Developing and maintaining a damage assessment "team" composed of municipal and/or private sector agency representatives. Refer to Appendix A 2. Maintaining an up-to-date listing of damage assessment team personnel. 3. Maintaining the procedures to be followed for damage assessment. 4. Coordinating the city's damage assessment effort following the occurrence of a disaster. B. City government officials who, depending upon the nature of the disaster, will participate in a damage assessment effort: 1. City Engineer/Public Works Director 2. St. Joseph Building Official 3. Jim Marka, Damage Assessment C. County government officials who will participate in a damage assessment effort: 1. County Emergency Management Director 2. St. Joseph Building Official 3. Jim Marka, Damage Assessment D. Private Sector Agencies Private sector agencies that might be available and be appropriate participants in a damage assessment effort: 1. Red Cross 2. Realtors 3. Hazardous Materials Clean-up Contractors 4. Insurance Agents III. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A. A damage assessment effort will be initiated as soon as practical following the occurrence of a disaster. B. Where possible and when appropriate, pictures and video will be taken of damages areas and city maps will be used to show the location of damage sites. C. When damage assessment is carried out in conjunction with a request for state or federal disaster assistance, the St. Joseph Emergency Management Director will contact the County Emergency Management Director, who will coordinate with the Minnesota Division of Emergency Management (DEM). D. When possible, the St. Joseph Emergency Management Director and other appropriate local government officials will participate in damage assessment procedure training. IV. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS For additional information and guidance, refer to: Disaster Response and Recovery: Request Procedures Relative to State and Federal Disaster Assistance Programs. (Available from the County Emergency Management Director.) -- -- ----- - ---- - -- ~ 21 V. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) _.___. - - ~~ ~ 2 2 I. Congregate Care PURPOSE To describe how the congregate care (emergency housing, feeding, clothing, and counseling) needs of the City of St. Joseph's residents (as well as incoming evacuees from other communities) will be met in the event of a disaster. II. RESPONSIBILITIES A. Primary Needs The following primary congregate care needs of disaster victims will be met by the city and/or county government departments/private sector agencies indicated: 1. Emergency Housing -Red Cross 2. Emergency Feeding -Salvation Army 3. Emergency Clothing -Red Cross 4. College of St. Benedict -Teresa Center 5. Crisis Counseling -Red Cross B. Additional Needs The following additional congregate care needs of disaster victims will be met by the agencies/organizations indicated: 1. Registration of Victims -Red Cross 2. Inquiry and Referral (regarding disaster victims) -Red Cross 3. Decontamination of Victims -Fire/Hazmat 4. Fire/Hazmat Teams III. COORDINATION OF CONGREGATE CARE Red Cross will be responsible for providing overall coordination of congregate care function. In order to facilitate this coordination, Emergency Management Director will provide a representative for the Emergency Operating Center (EOC). IV. AVAILABLE RESOURCES/FACILITIES A. (Potential) Reception Centers A number of facilities in St. Joseph have been identified as being appropriate for use as reception centers for incoming evacuees from other communities. These facilities, and their location, are as follows: EI Paso Sports Grill & Bar Kennedy Elementary Resurrection Lutheran Church St. Joseph Lab School The Lighthouse B. Emergency Housing Facilities A number of facilities have been identified in St. Joseph as being appropriate for use as emergency housing. A total of unlimited individuals can be housed in these facilities, if necessary. A listing of these and telephone numbers is as follows: Arlington Place College of St. Benedict Kennedy Elementary The Lighthouse Resurrection Lutheran Church St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Benedict Monastery St. John's Life Safety St. Joseph Lab School Super 8 Motel, St. Joseph (320) 363-1313 (320) 363-5000 (320) 363-7791 (320) 363-0777 (320) 363-4380 (320) 363-7505 (320) 363-7100 (320) 363-2144 (320) 363-7769 (320) 363-7711 -~---____---- -------- ~ 23 C. Emergency Feeding Providers A listing of (congregate care) food providers within the City of St. Joseph is on file at Red Cross and includes the following: Arlington Place (320) 363-1313 College of St. Benedict (320) 363-5000 Food Service (320) 363-5000 Kennedy Elementary (320) 363-7791 Red Cross (320) 251-7641 Salvation Army (320) 252-2229 St. John's Life Safety (320) 363-2144 St. Joseph Lab School (320) 363-7769 V. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS A. The following written agreements (between the City and agencies/organizations that have agreed to assume responsibility for meeting certain congregate care needs) exist: B. The government agencies and private sector organizations that have agreed to carry out- the congregate care responsibilities listed in this annex are expected to develop whatever standard operating procedures (SOP'S) that they may need. VI. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) r J. Debris Clearance I. PURPOSE To describe how debris clearance will be accomplished following a disaster in the City of St. Joseph. II. RESPONSIBILITIES The St. Joseph Maintenance Department will be responsible for debris clearance. I11. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A. Except in unusual circumstances, removal of debris from private property wilt be the responsibility of the property owner. B. Debris will be disposed of at the St. Joseph Compost area. If earth fill, sandbags, etc. used to reinforce an emergency levee or to alleviate a flooding condition are removed, they will be disposed of at the St. Joseph Compost area. C. If additional debris clearance-type equipment/assistance is needed, it can be obfained from the St. Joseph Maintenance Department: Loaders, shovels, rakes, backhoe, bobcat, etc. IV. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A. A listing of construction contractor which have debris removal-type equipment is on file at the St. Joseph City Offices and includes: Baggenstoss Trucking (320) 363-8766 C & L Excavating (320) 363-1221 College of St. Benedict (320) 363-5000 Gohman Construction (320) 363-7781 Joe's Countryside Excavating (320) 253-6756 Louis J. Construction (320) 253-9291 Palmer Lakes (320) 743-2500 Shingobee Builders (320) 202-1300 Thielen Construction (320) 453-6335 B. A listing of hazardous materials clean-up contractors is located at: Stearns County Emergency Services Office or the State Duty Officer. V. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) (=~1 K. Utilities Restoration I. PURPOSE To provide an overview of how utility services will be restored as a result of a disaster/emergency. II. RESPONSIBILITIES The following government agencies/private sector organizations are responsible for providing utility services for the City of St Joseph and in the event of an utility outage due to a disaster, be called irr order to restore service: Electrical Service Excel Energy (800) 64-~-4498895- 1999 Stearns Coop Electric Assoc. (8A9}~86-~~ 320- 256-3026 Steafas {after #e~s~ ~A03-~-3~5 _ _ __ Stearns after. hours 763-477-3128 Gas Service Excel Energy (800) S4T-~44~895- 2999 Northern Natural 8888- 367-6671 tvt+r~esgasse Telephone Service Quest (800) 954-1211 Charter (320) 529-1300 Communications 411 Water Service City of St. Joseph (320) 363-7201 St. Benedict Monastery (320) 363-7100 III. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) L. Radiological and Hazardous Material Protection PURPOSE To provide an overview of how the City of St. Joseph will respond to a radiological/hazardous materials accident/incident. II. RESPONSE TO RADIOLOGICALIHAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS A. Radiologicallncidents/Accidents Within the City of St. Joseph the St. Cloud Hazardous Response Team is responsible for developing and maintaining the radiological protection response capability necessary to minimize the threat to citizens in the event of a radiological accident/incident. This capability includes: monitoring, reporting, assessment, and protective actions. Specific responsibilities are as follows: 1. Peacetime Accidents/Incident For all accidents/incidents, the City of St. Joseph will be responsible for: controlling access to the scene, providing medical care for victims, preventing the spread of contamination by people and vehicles, obtaining basic information as to what has happened, and notifying the Minnesota duty officer at (800) 422-0798 or TDD (800) 627-3529. Enemy Attack Although plans and preparations have been made at the state and federal levels to assist local governments during periods of widespread radiological emergency caused by nuclear detonations, such assistance would probably not be available immediately. Therefore, they City of St. Joseph and county, should be prepared to provide for its own radiological monitoring and decontamination needs for the short term. At this time, the City of St. Joseph is not prepared for this event. The City of St. Joseph would seek help from other agencies in this event. B. Other Hazardous Materials Incidents/Accidents I. Pre-Identification and Analysis of Risk In response to the requirements and recommendations contained in the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, as well as other legislation, the following specific risk/potential risk sites/locations within the City of St. Joseph have been pre-identified: A. A, "Covered Facilities" (Facilities that possess extremely hazardous materials.) Refer to MSDS located at St. Joseph Fire Hall. B. Other facilities that may contribute to additional risk due to their closeness to "Cover Facilities". C. Facilities (schools, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) at risk due to their closeness to facilities with extremely hazardous materials. D. Transportation routes (highways, railroad lines, rivers, etc.) for extremely hazardous materials: Highway 75 & Interstate 94 E. Pipelines (as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 299J Determination of a Release of Hazardous Materials Facilities located within the City of St. Joseph that use, store, manufacture, or transport hazardous materials are responsible for developing systems and training their employees so as to be able to promptly determine and report that a release of hazardous material has occurred. This notification will be made to the City of St. Joseph law enforcement agency. Similarly, city government employees who respond to transportation and other accidents/incidents will receive training designed to help them determine if hazardous materials are present. III. Response to a Release of Hazardous Materials 27 ^! -- --- - - ------ ----- - -- A. Facilities within the City of St. Joseph that possess extremely hazardous materials are required to develop and maintain a procedure that their employees will follow in the event of a release of those materials. A Copy of a guide to create the procedure, the "Facility Emergency Planning Outline", may be obtained through the County Emergency Management Director. B. Local emergency response organizations are responsible for developing methods and procedures for response to a release of hazardous substances. IV. Hazardous Materials Response Capabilities A. Within the City of St. Joseph, the Volunteer Fire Department has the primary responsibility for responding to a serious hazardous materials accidenUincident. The St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department is trained and equipped to handle the following type of hazardous materials response. The St. Cloud Hazardous Response Team shall be contacted through the Minnesota Duty Officer. Level I -Identification only. In addition, the law enforcement agencies will/may participate in the response. These departments will develop whatever standard operating procedures (SOP's) they may need in order to carry out this responsibility. B. City government "First Responders" will begin their determination of the area affected by a hazardous materials release by identifying/verifying the hazardous material(s) involved. For the most part, they will then rely on the following system/approach to decide which area of the City to evacuate: St. Cloud Fire Department, HAZMAT V. A listing of the major emergency equipment including the individual responsible for equipment and facilities within the City of St. Joseph is located at the St. Joseph City Offices, Fire Department, and Police Department. HAZMAT facilities falling under SARA regulations are required to designate a facility emergency coordinator who shall make determinations, necessary to implement the plan. III. STATE SUPPORT A. In the event of a major accidenUincident involving radiological materials that is beyond the capabilities of local government, assistance from the Minnesota Department of Health, Radiation Control Section, can be requested. Requests for such assistance should be made to the Minnesota duty officer at (800) 422-0798. B. In the event of other hazardous materials accidents/incidents that are beyond the capabilities of local government, assistance from other departments of state government can be requested. Such requests should be submitted to the Minnesota duty officer at (800) 422-0798. IV. FEDERAL SUPPORT A. In the event of a hazardous materials accidentincident that is beyond the capabilities of local and state government, the national regional response team can be requested. Requests for such assistance should be made to the Minnesota duty officer at (800) 422-0798. B. Reimbursement of costs for a hazardous materials response is available through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To be eligible for reimbursement, contact the National Response Center (800) 424-8802 within 24-hours of the incident and subsequently submit application for reimbursement. V. SUPPORTING/REFERENCE DOCUMENTS A. FEMA Civil Preparedness Guide 1-30. Guide for the Design and Development of a Local Radiological Defense Support System. B. The Minnesota Division of Emergency Management (DEM) can provide local governments with radiological protection guidance materials designed to assist in the development of a standard operating procedure. C. The National Response Team's Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide and Technical Guidance for Hazard Analysis. D. U.S. DOT's Emergency Response Guidebook. VI. AUTHENTICATION (DATE) (PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE) 29 ------------ --- M. Local Resources The following is a list of resources that may be considered for use during an emergency or disaster. This list is non-inclusive; local resource manuals should be consulted for locally available resources. Emergency Services Media Emergency Management News Services Emergency Medical Services Newspapers - St. Joseph Newsleader Fire Newspapers - St. Cloud Times Police Radio Stations Public Utilities Television Stations Public Works Medical Individuals Clinics Amateur Radio Operators Dentists Building Contractors Doctors Clergy Hospitals Dentists Medical Associations Doctors Morticians Local Offices Nursing Homes Nurses Veterinarians Pilots Assembly Areas Equipment Churches Chain Saws Community Centers Construction Equipment Government Buildings Excavation Equipment Parks Farm Tractors Schools Oxygen Tanks Shopping Centers Portable Power Plants Warehouses Transportation Community Groups 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles American Legion Airplanes Boy Scouts Buses Chamber of Commerce Helicopters Churches Power Boats Cub Scouts Snowmobiles Girl Scouts Swamp Buggies Kiwanis Tractor Trailers Lions Clubs Trucks Moose Vans PTA Senior Citizens Group VFW Women's Clubs Supplies Communications Clothing Amateur Radio Operator Food Cellular Phones Sand Pagers Service Agencies Red Cross Salvation Army 3l) ~ - Covered Facilities", "Facilities That May Contribute to Additional Risk", "Pipeline General and Product Information" (Facilities that store extremely hazardous substances in excess of threshold planning quantities) This information is on file in the Stearns County wide Emergency Operations Plan and should be on file with the St. Joseph Fire Department in the near future. Facilities at Risk • Dim ~s • St. Benedict Science Center • Tanner Systems Transportation Routes of Extremely Hazardous Materials: Primary Routes: Interstate 94 Secondary Routes: County Road 75 and County Road 2 Map(s) On a 8.5 x 11 City map, indicate the location of the facilities; transportation routes, including primary, and alternative evacuation routes, and precautionary evacuation routes and pipelines listed on Attachments 1, 2, and 3. Release Determination -Facility: The following facility(s) have established systems, methods, and/or procedures for determining that a release of a hazardous substance has occurred. This information is on file in the Stearns County wide Emergency Operations Plan and should be on file with the St. Joseph Fire Department in the near future. Population/Area at Risk: As the result of a hazard analysis conducted by the county, the following are(s) have been identified as being potentially at risk from the release of an extremely hazardous substance. • Kennedy Elementary • St. Joseph Lab School • Arlington Place • College of St. Benedict • St. Benedict Monastery -~ 33 - --~- Attachment One AGREEMENT -CENTRAL MINNESOTA FIRE AID ASSOCIATION THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the following Fire Departments and government units: Bartell, St. Stephen, St. Joseph, St. Cloud, St. John's University, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park, Rockville, Rice, Cold Spring, Clear Lake, Clearwater, and Avon. WHEREAS the said municipalities and Fire Departments desire to make available to each other their respective emergency equipment and firefighting personnel in the case of emergencies, and each of said municipalities and fire departments has legal authority to send its emergency equipment and firefighting personnel into other communities. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLYAGREED AS FOLLOWS: That in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and undertakings hereinafter set forth, each of the parties hereto agrees to furnish emergency assistance to any of the others when called upon by the Fire Chief or Fire Department Officer in charge of any of the other parties hereto, subject to the following conditions, to-wit: 1. That road and weather conditions must be such that the emergency run can be made with reasonable safety to firefighting personnel and equipment, and the decision of the Fire Chief, or other Fire Department Officer in charge, shall be final in such matters. 2. That in the event all of the emergency equipment and all or most of the firefighting personnel of the Fire Department of any community so called upon for emergency assistance by one of the other parties hereto are in use in said community of the time the call comes in from the other party, or in the discretion of the Fire Chief, or other Fire Department Officer in charge, such emergency equipment or firefighting personnel maybe needed in said community, the said community shall be held free and relieved from all liability to make said run or to respond to said call. 3. That in the event emergency equipment and firefighting personnel of the Fire Department of any community is engaged in emergency operations for the benefit of the party calling for assistance, or in response to a call from said party, shall be needed for emergency operations or for any other purpose in its own community, that said emergency equipment and the firefighting personnel of said Fire Department maybe recalled to its own community before completing the emergency operations for the other party and said assisting party shall be held free form any liability to continue said emergency operations. 4. If one or more situations occurs within the limits of any of the above municipalities, or within the limits of any territory in which any of said municipalities has contracted to furnish emergency equipment and firefighting personnel, and the emergency equipment or firefighting personnel of any of the municipalities executing this contract is, in the judgment of the Chief of ifs Fire Department, or in his absence his assistant or deputy in charge of its Fire Department, insufficient to control the situation or situations, an "emergency" shall exist for the purposes of this agreement. 5. If an emergency, as defined in paragraph 4, arises, any of the persons who are entitled by paragraph 4 above to determine an emergency may call upon the Fire Department of one or more of the municipalities above named for assistance. if all the emergency equipment and firefighting personnel of any of said municipalities is engaged in emergency operations, the Chief or Commanding Officer of the Fire Department of any other such municipality who emergency equipment is not engaged in emergency operations may be requested by the Fire Chief of the t '. requesting party to send emergency equipment and firefighting personnel to the empty fire station fo be available for call if required for any emergency. It is the intention of the parties to this agreement to cooperate in the event of an emergency by making available necessary emergency equipment and firefighting personnel from the nearest fire stations and during such an emergency to rearrange emergency equipment of the parties so as to make the remaining equipment and firefighting personnel available for use in the event other emergencies shall occur anywhere throughout the territory of these municipalities. 6. Upon receipt of a call for assistance as set forth in paragraph 5, the Fire Department of any of the parties hereto shall promptly dispatch at least one fire truck or other requested emergency equipment with the usual number of firefighting personnel to assist with the situation which has caused the emergency or to render stand-by service as the case maybe, provided that no Fire Department of any of said parties shall be obligated to send its emergency equipment or firefighting personnel beyond its boundaries if to do so would leave such municipality without any emergency equipment or firefighting personnel available within its limits for service at an emergency which might subsequently arise within. In extreme emergencies, however, every effort will be made to redistribute emergency equipment and firefighting personnel so as to make it available for any additional emergencies that might arise. 7. The emergency equipment and firefighting personnel of any Fire Department assisting the Fire Department of another municipality in an emergency will, immediately upon arrival at the scene of the emergency, be under the command of the Fire Chief or Fire Officer in charge for the municipality within whose boundaries the emergency is situated. 8. No charge shall be made by any party for assistance rendered to another party under this agreement. 9. The community asking and receiving assistance from any other party hereto shall not be held liable for any damage to the property of the assisting party while answering the call for assistance or while in the emergency service of the community requesting assistance; each party shall carry its own liability insurance for the benefit of itself, its equipment, and its firefighting personnel while in the service of any other party and each party shall carry liability insurance saving both itself and the other party being assisted harmless so far as negligent acts of the firefighting personnel in the employ of said party are concerned 10. No party to this agreement nor any officer or employee of any party shall be liable to any other party or to any person on account of failure of any party to this agreement to furnish its emergency equipment or firefighting personnel in response to a call for assistance from any other municipality. 11. While each party in answering a call from some other party hereto shall attempt to furnish a reasonable number of firefighting personnel on each piece of emergency equipment answering such call, the discretion of the Fire Chief or other Fire Department Officer in charge of the emergency equipment and department of said party shall be final as to the number of firefighting personnel that can be spared. 12. That in the event of emergency calls from two or more communities or parties hereto, the first call shall have priority and the second call shall be answered as soon as possible, it being understood between all the parties hereto that property within the limits of each community shall have first call on the services of its own Fire Department. 13. No liability shall be incurred by a party who shall have summoned assistance under this agreement for damage to, or destruction of, emergency equipment of a party rendering such assistance. -- ; 35 l - -- - - - 14. That the governing body of each party hereto will appoint the Chief of the Fire Department and one representative of the governing body of that community to serve as members of an association formed for the purpose of furthering the purposes of this agreement and increasing the efficiency of the firefighting services of these municipalities by exchange of information, standardization of equipment, education of personnel, perfection of methods of fire alarms throughout the territory of these municipalities and such other matters as will serve to mutually assist these municipalities in the prevention and extinguishments of fires. 15. A copy of this agreement will be posted at the Fire Department headquarters of each party hereto. Subject to all of the above conditions, each of the parties hereto agrees to make every reasonable effort to attend emergencies in any of the other communities mentioned herein when such assistance is requested as above provided. 16. This agreement shall be binding on a party upon receipt and filing with the Secretary of the Chiefs Association of a certified copy of this agreement properly executed by said party 17. Parties to this agreement shall be limited to Cities, Townships, and Fire Departments located within a 15 mile radius of the St. Joseph's City Hall. Application to be included in this agreement must be approved by a majority of the then current parties to this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed pursuant to resolutions adopted by their respective governing bodies and have caused their respective seals to be affixed effective the day and year first above written. -- - - 36 Attachment Two JOINT WATER USE AGREEMENT -CITY OF ST. JOSEPH AND COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT WATER SYSTEMS AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered this 16t" day of September, 1993, by and between the City of St. Joseph, a Minnesota statutory city, hereinafter referred to as "St. Joseph," and the College of St. Benedict and the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict, hereinafter collectively referred to as "St. Benedict." WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement maintain separate water systems with St. Benedict maintaining a system to serve the college and convent, and St. Joseph maintaining a system to serve the other residents of the City of St. Joseph; WHEREAS, the independent systems maintained by the parties are constructed in such a manner so as to allow one to connect to the system of the other and use the system of the other to provide water to its users; WHEREAS, both parties have a need from time to time to temporarily interrupt their water supply for the purpose of performing maintenance or repairs, and both parties may from time to time need to supplement their water systems in case of an emergency occurrence; WHEREAS, the parties have in the past agreed to allow each other to connect to their water system on an "as needed" basis; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to execute an Agreement to clarify and memorialize the terms upon which continued use of the water systems will occur. IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE MUTUAL PROMISES AND AGREEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Use Permitted. St. Joseph and St. Benedict agree to allow the other to temporarily connect to the water system of each in the event the party connecting is required to service, modify, or repair its water system, or in the event of an emergency need or use, such as firefighting purposes. The connecting party will take reasonable steps to shorten the duration of the connection. Connection will occur at a point located between the two system located on the south side of Minnesota Street in the vicinity of the St. Joseph Lab School. 2. Maintenance of Systems. St. Joseph and St. Benedict each agree to maintain their water systems in a manner so as to minimize the need and frequency of connecting to the system of the other. 3. Charge for Usage. There shall be no charge to either St. Joseph or St. Benedict for use of the other's water system, if that use does not exceed a continual period of five days. If it does become apparent to the parties that the usage will exceed five days, the parties shall then meet as soon as practical to negotiate reasonable compensation for the use of the system in excess of five days and the party using the system of the other will pay the agreed upon compensation. The compensation shall be based upon the cost of pumping incurred by the party providing the water; not based upon the charge to regular users of the system. - --- _ 37 } Notice of Connection. The connecting party agrees to notify the other of its intent to connect to the other's water system at least three days prior to connection if possible. In the event three days notice cannot be provided due to an emergency or an unforeseen need to connect, then the connecting party shall advise the other as soon as possible of connection. When connection is required for routine maintenance, modification or other purpose which can be rescheduled by the party seeking connection, then the party seeking connection shall defer to the other party as to the day(s) on which connection will occur to avoid or interfere with any anticipated water use of the party with whom connection is to be made. 5. Fire Fighting Use. In the event of an emergency, the Chief of the St. Joseph Fire Department, or his or her delegate, shall have full access to the water systems of both parties as required for the purpose of fighting fires or other emergency public safety purposes. Where emergency use is determined to be necessary, no notice is required. 6. Protection of Systems. The parties agree that when connecting with the water system of the other, they will take all necessary and reasonable precautions so as to protect the integrity of the structures and the quality of the water that make up the system of the party with who connection will be made. 7. Liability. The connecting party agrees to waive any claim that may arise against the other that may arise out of or because of connection of the water systems. Neither party shall be liable to the other for any claim of lost revenue because of the use of the system. 8. Notices. Notice of connection to the St. Benedict system shall be communicated to Power Plant Manager. If the Power Plant Manager is unavailable, communication should be directed to the operator on duty in the St. Benedict Power Plant. Notification to St. Joseph shall be made to the Maintenance Supervisor. 9. Duration. This Agreement shall have an infinite duration unless cancelled by either party upon 90 days written notice to the other of intent to cancel. 10. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute regarding interpretation or performance of this contract shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Uniform Arbitration Act as enacted in the State of Minnesota. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ey (Print) Name ey (Signature) Name COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT ey (Print) Name SISTERS OF THE ORDER OF ST. BENEDICT By (Print) Name By (Signature) Name Title By (Signature) Name Title Title ~ 38 Attachment three ST. JOSEPH VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT SUGGESTED SAFETY OPERATING GUIDELINES RESPONDING TO A CALL: 1. Emergency response starts at first page and ends at time of signed out. 2. When responding to a call, all fire/rescue members shall obey all traffic laws. 3. For emergency disasters, refer to Stearns County SOG's PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (P.P.E.): 1. Personal protective equipment consists of: helmet, hood, turnout jacket, bunker pants, boots, and gloves that meet OSHA specifications. 2. P.O.E. shall be worn by firefighting personnel while responding to all structural fire alarms. 3. All members shall wear whatever protective clothing is required to achieve complete personnel protection while operating at EMS and fire scene incidents. 4. All members shall wear coveralls, boots, gloves, and helmets when responding to all grass/brush fires. These are the minimal requirements but not limited to. 3. APPARATUS: 1. No member shall drive any piece of apparatus to a fire or other emergency unless he/she meets basic operation aspects of the apparatus. 2. When responding to emergency calls under Code 3 (lights and siren) conditions, St. Joseph Fire and Rescue Department vehicles shall be regulated AT ALL TIMES by existing road and traffic conditions. 3. Avoid backing where ever possible. Where backing is unavailable, use guides. Where guides are unavailable, dismount and walk completely around apparatus before backing. 4. St. Joseph Fire and Rescue Department vehicles shall come to a complete stop at all red light intersections and negative right-of-way situations. Rule of thumb: "If you can't see, STOP." 5. When driving apparatus on the fire ground, drivers must resist the tendency to drive hastily or imprudently. This tendency is mostly due to the urgent nature of fire ground operations. 6. The operator of each apparatus will be responsible for the return of all equipment on his/her apparatus. 4. SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS: 1. It is the policy of the St. Joseph Fire and Rescue Department that all personnel expected or likely to respond to and function in areas of atmospheric contamination shall be equipped with and trained in the proper use of the self-contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.). 2. If a S.C.B. A. is found to be functioning improperly, it shall be taken out of service, tagged as to the problem and reported to the Chief or other officer, and replaced A.S.A.P. 3. All personnel shall utilize the provided S.C.B.A. when encountering the following emergencies: A. Contaminated atmosphere B. Situations where it is likely that the atmosphere may become contaminated. 4. An evaluation of all members of the St. Joseph Fire and Rescue Department in the use of the S.C.B.A. shall be conducted annually. Each member shall be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency and compatibility with the S.C.B.A. under conditions comparable to those the member is expected to function under as a firefighter. 5. All S.C.B.A. will be cleaned and sanitized after each use and before returning to service. The tanks, harness, and masks will be logged into the logbook by the S.C.B.A. officer or officer in charge of the incident. - -`-`~°-m( 39 ~i ~~ E FIRE GROUND SAFETY EMS SCENE SAFETY: 1. For the purpose of the St. Joseph Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department operations, the fire ground and EMS scene is defined as the area inside an imaginary boundary that has been determined by safety considerations according to the foreseeable hazards of the particular incident. 2. The intent of this procedure is to minimize fire ground or EMS scene confusion/congestion, and more importantly, to limit the number of personnel exposed to the fire ground or EMS scene hazards to only those necessary to successfully control the operation. Individuals or crews shall be restricted from wondering about the fire ground or EMS scene or congregating in non-functional groups. If you have not been assigned to a sector or you do not have a necessary function to perform (investigation, photography, etc.) stay off the fire ground or EMS scene. 3. In extremely hazardous situations (large quantities of flammable liquids, LP gas, hazardous materials, difficult marginal rescues, etc.), the Fire Ground Commander will engage only an absolute minimum number of personnel within the fire ground perimeter. Self-standing master streams will be utilized whenever possible. 4. In extremely hazardous EMS scenes, the officer in charge will engage only an absolute minimum number of personnel within the EMS scene perimeter. 5. In situations where crews are operating from opposing or conflicting positions, such as front vs. rear attach streams, interior vs. exterior streams, roof crews vs. interior crews, etc. utilize radio or face to face communications to coordinate your actions with hose of the opposing crew in an effort to prevent needless injuries. 6. When laddering a roof, the ladder selected shall be one that will extend a minimum of 2' - 3' above the roofline. This shall be done in an effort to provide personnel operating from the roof with a visible means or egress. 7. If possible, when laddering buildings under fire conditions, place ladders near building corners or firewalls, as these areas are generally more stable in the event of structural failure. 8. When operating above or below ground level, establish at least two separate escape routes/means where possible, such as stairways, ladders, exits, etc., preferably at the opposite ends of the building or separated by considerable distance. 9. The Fire Ground Commander/Chief will issue the Evacuation alarm when an imminent notification for all fire ground personnel of a notable hazard that is either about to occur or has occurred. 10. The Evacuation Alarm will consist of a blast from an air horn, which will be at least five seconds in duration. The dispatcher will be notified and will activate the pager tone and give the message to evacuate. The notification Alarm order company officers shall assemble their crews and promptly exit to a safe location where the company officer will again account for all crewmembers. When all affected crews and crewmembers are accounted for, the evacuation process is complete. At this time, a more specific determination as to the reality/extent of re- deploy/redirect attack forces. 6. SEARCH AND RESCUE: 1. Search and rescue should be performed according to an efficient procedure that has included the safety of search crew personnel. 2. The object of the search effort is to locate possible victims, not create additional one by neglecting the safety of the search crew. 3. Prior to entering the search area, all search area, all search team members should be familiar with a search plan, including the overall objective, a designation of the search area, individual assignments, etc. This may require a brief conference among crewmembers before entering the search area to develop and communicate the plan. 4. Individual search activities should be conducted by two or more members where possible. 5. Company officers must maintain an awareness of the location and function of all members within their crew during search operations. 6. A brief look around the floor below the fire may provide good reference for the search team, as floors in multi-story occupancies usually have a similar layout. 40 7. Whenever a search is conducted that exposes search crews to fire, the crews should enter with a charged hose-line in order to ensure a safe escape route. When there is no fire present, a rope should be used. STAIRWAYS (ELEVATORS: If a working fire is suspected in a high-rise building, the following procedures shall be adhered to: 1. Utilize stairways to go aloft if possible. 2. Elevators may be used to go aloft provided the following measures have been taken: A. The elevator shaft must be checked to ensure that heaUfire have not damaged the hoist mechanism, etc. This can be done by checking the space between the door-frame and the elevator car and shining a light up the shaft. If smoke or fire is visible in the shaft, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR. B. You must verify that the floor you are going to arrive at is uninvolved. This can be done by utilizing the following measures: 3. Elevators with firefighters service features: A. Engage the firefighters feature. B. Take the elevator to the floor two floors below the suspected fire floor. C. If fire or smoke is visible on the floor, be prepared to close the elevator door immediately, usually by removing finger from the door control button. 4. Elevator without firefighters service features: A. The elevator shall be sent unmanned to the floor two floors below the suspected fire floor and then returned to the ground floor. B. If the elevator returns clear of smoke, the elevator may be used by fire personnel. C. If the elevator returns and contains smoke, either clear out the smoke or use on the elevator and send the elevator to the floor two floors below the previous floor. Repeat until an elevator returns clear of smoke. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT TAKE A CHANCE -USE THE STAIRWAY!!! 8. CO DETECTORS: 1. Initial response to CO alarms will respond one truck to determine if the inhabitants are at risk. If anyone shows signs or symptoms of CO poisoning, other units shall proceed to provide emergency care as needed. The department shall utilize electronic metering to determine if CO is present in the structure. If CO is present, the inhabitants shall be evacuated, the hazard controlled, and the proper authorities contacted. If the hazard is controlled and all persons safe, the Fire Department may need not remain on the scene until the utility company arrives. After a release form is signed, the Fire Department may clear the scene if no CO is present. The inhabitants should be advised to have the detector checked. 2. Occupant shall sign a CO release form and keep a copy. 3. For the purpose of this policy, controlling the hazard means eliminating the source of CO. This may include, but not limited to: work burning stoves, natural gas, and propane fueled by a gas solid or liquid source. 9. OPERATING POWER SAWS: When operating power equipment under emergency conditions, accident potential is high due to adverse operational conditions. A slight miscalculation or sudden unplanned move can result in a serious accident. Performance skill, coupled with the use of common sense and the strict adherence to safety procedures, can prevent accidents. Personnel Protection: A. Full protective clothing shall be worn by those members operating the power saw. B. The face shield shall be in position to provide eye protection. --- - - - ------- .~,~ _~~ 41 ~ - C. To prevent accident caused by moving belts, gears, chains, blades, etc., it is imperative that operator and guide have their clothing buttoned up and close fitting. Operating Procedures: A. Keep both hands on the control handles when operating the saw. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the saw handles. B. Make sure of your footing before operating the saw. C. Whenever possible, a team of two firefighters shall perform cutting operations. D. The saw shall always be shut down when unattended. E. Have a plan of action before putting the saw into operation. Your plan should include: 1. Location and sequence of cuts and openings. 2. Wind direction. Consider its effect on exposures and personnel. 3. Apre-planned escape route. Your plan should provide for at least two means of egress if possible. F. Always place the safety guard in the proper position to provide protection for the use intended before operating the saw. G. Operating a power saw above chest height is extremely hazardous and should not be attempted as normal course of action. This type of operation shall be conducted only under the direct order and/or under the supervision of an officer. The officer ordering this operation shall weigh heavily the value gained against the extreme hazard to personnel. H. The use of power saw from ladders is not recommended if there are alternatives. I. When operating close to highly combustible or flammable materials, use a minimum of 1-1/2 charge hose-line to prevent ignition fro sparks. J. If conditions permit, scrape gravel and debris from the path to be cut in order to reduce the danger of injury from flying chips and loose materials. K. When using the rescue saw to open metal buildings, door, etc., where conditions permit, utilize methods to eliminate the hazards of sharp edges. Consider making your cut in either an "X" design or a triangular design with the points bent inward. 3. Hurst Tool: A. Full protective clothing shall be worn by those members operating and by those members in close proximity to the operation of the Hurst Rescue Tool. B. The hydraulic fluid used to operate the Hurst Tool can cause severe burns to the eyes. To provide eye protection in the event of a hose or coupling failure where fluid may be expelled, all members in the area of operation of a Hurst Tool shall place their face shield in position to provide such protection. C. Efforts shall be taken to protect the trapped and injured from further injuries as a result of the hazards of the operation, such as sparks, propelled objects, flying glass, etc. D. The Hurst Tool engine should be kept downwind and away from the injured party and the work area. 4. Ventilation: Ventilation for the purpose of the suggested operating guidelines is defined as the operation required in removing toxic gases and heat from an area to assist in rescue, entry, and fire control. Other ventilation guidelines are used for salvage, etc., and are not addressed in this standard. A. Personnel who are assigned ventilation operations will have received training within the recent year on ladders, SCBA, and small tools. B. Roof or vertical ventilation operations will be conducted by personnel wearing full protective gear, SCBA, and using a roof ladder as a work platform. C. The ventilation opening will be located, as close as safety allows, directly over the fire area at the highest point on the roof. A residential structure will be opened a minimum of four square feet, a commercial structure a minimum of 32 square feet. D. The ventilation crew will continue ventilation procedures by opening a passageway from the fire area to the roof opening. E. Only personnel required to complete the ventilation operation are allowed or assigned to the roof. F. Horizontal ventilation procedures will be conducted by personnel in full protective gear. Windows are to be broken using small tools. The procedure is to stand to the side of the window and break the glass from the top down. The frame of the window is to be completely cleared of glass and the opening to be cleared from the free passage of air and gases. G. Ventilation operation from a ladder will be conducted from the side of the opening using all ladder safety procedures. H. Hose lines will never be placed in ventilation opening. I. Avoid working on truss roofs. Use horizontal ventilation at the peak of bell roofs or arch type roofs, do not climb on this style of roof. J. Leave the roof when the job is complete! 5. Car Fires: A. When responding to a car fire, there shall be a minimum of 4-FIREFIGHTERS IN ENGINE 1 and a minimum of 2 IN UNIT 5. B. All attack personnel shall wear full P.P.E and S.C.B.A. C. All car fires shall be extinguished with at least a 1-1/2 charged hose-line. Firefighters shall approach the vehicle from either side of the vehicle. DO NOT APPROACH VEHICLE FIRES FROM FRONT OR REAR OF VEHICLE. 6. Who needs infection Control: A. All employees that come in contact with patients. B. Members of the St. Joseph Fire/Rescue Department Protective Equipment: A. Gloves B. Gowns C. Eye Protection 8. Gloves must be worn: A. Presence of ay unidentifiable body fluids B. Blood, synovial fluids, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebral spinal fluids, peritoneal fluids, amniotic fluid and placenta C. Wound Care D. Cleaning and disinfecting of contaminated equipment 9. Protective eye wear and clothing: A. Nasal and oral intubation B. Suctioning C. Trauma, when blood or body fluid may be splashed D. Cleaning and disinfecting of contaminated equipment - - -- - ~ 43 .f 10. Infectious Waste: A. Any material or waste that may have been contaminated with potentially infectious material. B. Law requires proper disposal C. Infected needles placed in sharps container D. Needles should never be recapped E. Contaminated materials must be placed in red bags and must be kept with patient or delivered to hospital. F. Never place contaminated materials in regular garbage. 11. Cleaning and Disinfecting: A. Weekly rig checks. B. Immediately after contamination C. Equipment transported to station should be RED BAGGED D. Use designated area E. Take universal precautions F. Contaminated linen must be labeled G. Contaminated uniforms and clothing should be laundered separately H. Never store more than a week. 12. Personal Hygiene: A. Hand washing B. Alcohol hand cleaners C. Cover open skin D. Remove gloves before driving E. Contaminated uniforms must be changed and employee must shower F. No employee food or beverage in patient compartment. 13. Vaccination: A. Hepatitis B vaccination B. Annual physical encouraged C. Other vaccinations (example: Tetanus) 14. Significant Exposure: A. Punctures B. Body fluid splashed in eyes or mucous membranes C. Contamination of open skin 15. Reporting Exposure: A. Report to ST. JOSEPH FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT officer in charge B. Fire report of injury/exposure report form 16. Post Exposure: A. Information to testing facility (ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL) B. Medical record keeping PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION OF TUBERCULOSIS --- -- - --~ _ - --- - - ---- --- - - 44 EARLY IDENTIFICATION A. SIGNS AND SYMPTIONS: 1. Productive cough 2. Coughing up blood 3. Weight loss 4. Loss of appetite 5. Lethargy and weakness 6. Night sweats 7. Fever B. HIGH RISK GROUPS: 1. Certain nationalities 2. Current or past prison inmates 3. Alcoholics 4. I.V. drug users 5. The elderly C. REDUCE THE RISK: 1. Adequate ventilation 2. Respiratory protection 3. Use gloves and goggles 4. Surgical or 02 mask for the pt 5. Follow cleaning and disinfecting policy Appendix A Assignments Administration & Fiscal Maw ___ ____ Legal __ _ _- Tom Jovanovich Work (320) 251-1055 Headquarters Fire Hall - ----_-__- _- _ (320) 363-4~1~8-- Police (320) 363-8250 _Communication ____ Police/Fire Department ___ __ Fire (320) 363-4~~-6-~ Damage Assessment/RADEF __ City Building Inspector, Inspectron _ Office (800) 322-6153 Supply & Transportation Justin Honer Cell (320) 251-1117 Law Enforcement Police Chief -Pete Jansky (320) 363-8250 9-1-1 Fire Rescue __ _ _ Fire Chief =Jeff Taufen _ (320) ~i~'~-4~- Engineering City En ineer - SEH (320) 229-4300 Congregate Care ____ Red Cross/ Stearns County Public Health (320) 656-6000 _Health Stearns County Public Health ___ (320) 656-6000 Shelter _ Red Cross (320) 251-7641 Public Affairs/Information _ Administrator/Clerk -Judy Weyrens _ (320) 363-7201 St. Joseph Public Works Director _ Terrv Public Utilities _ Thene A- (320) 363-7201 Warning (Pager) Stearns County Sheriff Department 9-1-1 Food 8 Clothing AGENCY CONTACT PHONE Caritas Family Services Tom Keaveny (320) 252-4121 Salvation Army Carol (320) 252-4552 Central MN Red Cross Beth Bromen (320) 251-7641 Shelter AGENCY CONTACT PHONE Salvation Army __-__ Carol (320) 252-4552 Central MN Red Cross Beth Bromen (320) 251-7641 Appendix B EOC Communications Capability Radio Television Newspaper KARE 11 (763) 546-1111 KARE 11 (763) 546-1111 St. Cloud Times (320) 255-8700 WCCO (612) 370-0611 WCCO (612) 370-0611 KSTP (651) 642-4141 KSTP (651)642-4141 WJON (320) 252-1629 KASM (320) 845-2184 KS 95 (612) 646-5555 KCLD (320) 203-4842 KSJR/KNSR (320) 363-7702 47 }