Update Emergency Operations Plan to include emergency support functions
Resolution Resolution No. 115-19
In Plain English
The city's Emergency Operations Plan guides how Richmond responds to disasters like earthquakes, fires, or severe storms. The updated plan adds detailed annexes that specify which departments handle specific emergency functions like communications, transportation, and public health. If approved, the city has clearer protocols for coordinating disaster response across all departments.
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