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202.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The City of Buena Park has prepared an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for use by all
employees in the event of a major disaster or other emergency event. The EOP provides strategic
guidance for the effective mobilization of all City resources – both public and private – to meet any
condition constituting a Local Emergency, State of Emergency, or State of War Emergency and
provides for the organization, powers, duties, services, and staff for the emergency organization
(Government Code § 8610). The EOP is concerned mainly with management-level policies and
operations and does not discuss tactical operations in the field.
The Emergency Operations Guide (EOG) supplements the EOP. While the EOP is a strategic
policy document, the EOG is a "how to" manual, describing in detail how certain functions should
be accomplished. The EOP answers the question "why"; the EOG answers the question "how."
Centralized emergency management and coordination is vital when a major emergency or disaster
strikes. Representatives from all city departments report to the City Emergency Operations
Center (City EOC) when it is activated. Together, they can centralize city authorities, coordinate
department response and restoration activities, and liaise with different levels of government.
The City EOC allows face-to-face coordination among city, county, special district, and
nongovernmental organization (NGO) representatives who must set priorities for the allocation
and use of resources and evaluate the need to escalate unresolved issues to higher government
echelons.
202.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This policy pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 46.1.1, 46.1.2, 46.1.9
202.2 POLICY
The Buena Park Police Department will use the city's EOP and EOG, as well as supplemental
plans and specific departmental policies, to guide its response to critical incidents such as natural
and human-caused disasters, pandemics, major civil disturbances, acts of terrorism, and other
large-scale emergencies. All command staff and affected Department personnel will be familiar
with the EOP and EOG to ensure an effective and efficient response to all critical incidents.
202.3 LEGAL BASIS AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 8.00.080, calls for the creation of an EOP and its adoption by
the City Council.
The City's Disaster Council is responsible for developing and periodically updating the city's EOP.
The current plan took effect upon adoption by resolution of the Buena Park City Council on June
8, 2021. The City Council will adopt an updated EOP in Q3 2025.
The EOP is compatible with the California State Operations Plan. The city's EOP is considered to
be an extension of the State Operations Plan as necessary.
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Emergency Management Plan
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Published with permission by Buena Park Police DepartmentEmergency Management Plan - 2On July 14, 1998 (Resolution 10529), the Buena Park City Council adopted the Standardized
Emergency Management System (SEMS) (SB 1841) for managing responses to multi-agency
and multi-jurisdiction emergencies, as described in California Government Code §8607(a). SEMS
incorporates the use of the Incident Command System, the Master Mutual Aid Agreement, existing
mutual aid systems, the Operational Area concept, and multi-agency / inter-agency coordination
systems.
The City Council also adopted the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the federal
counterpart to SEMS, on January 10, 2006 (Resolution 11700). FEMA requires NIMS compliance
as a prerequisite for a jurisdiction to obtain federal reimbursement for disaster-related response
and recovery expenses. Individuals and agencies assigned emergency responsibilities within the
EOP will prepare appropriate supporting procedures that comply with both SEMS and NIMS.
202.4 ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY PLAN
The Emergency Management Plan can be activated on the order of the official designated by
local ordinance.
202.4.1 RECALL OF PERSONNEL
In the event that the Emergency Management Plan is activated, all employees of the Buena
Park Police Department are subject to immediate recall. Employees may also be subject to recall
during extraordinary circumstances as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police or the authorized
designee.
Failure to promptly respond to an order to report for duty may result in discipline.
202.5 LOCATION OF THE PLAN
Paper editions of the EOP and EOG are available in the City EOC, the Watch Commander's Office,
and the City Manager's office. The digital editions are available to all city employees on the city
intranet 'N' drive. All supervisors should familiarize themselves with the EOP and EOG and what
roles police personnel will play when the city implements the EOP. They will also conduct periodic
reviews, update alert procedures and resource lists, assist in the development of new or revised
plans, maintain a level of preparedness by participating in periodic training and exercises, and be
prepared to implement all or portions of the EOP as necessary.
202.6 UPDATING OF MANUALS
The city's Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC), or his/her designee, shall, as directed