2.21 2.21
2017 ORGANIZATIONALTomprehensive Emergency Management Plan—Adopt Annually
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2017
RESOLUTION NO.: , 2016
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, New York State Executive Law §23 provides in part that in preparing a
Town Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the cooperation, advice and assistance shall
be sought from local government officials, regional and local planning agencies, police agencies,
fire departments and fire companies, local civil defense agencies, commercial and volunteer
ambulance services, health and social services officials, community action agencies, organizations
for the elderly and the handicapped, other interested groups and the general public, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Fire Marshal received such advice and assistance
from local police, fire, public health agencies and other Departments within Warren County as
well as the State Emergency Management Office, Glens Falls Hospital and the American Red
Cross, and by Resolution No.: 361,2014, the Queensbury Town Board adopted its
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for the Town of Queensbury, based upon
such advice and assistance as well as the State Emergency Management Sample Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board must adopt such Plan on an annual basis and therefore
wishes to adopt such Plan for 2017 substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the Town of Queensbury
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (Plan) for 2017 substantially in the form presented at
this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the designated Town officials
and employees to act in accordance with the terms and provisions of such Plan and authorizes and
directs the Town's Fire Marshal to file such Plan with the Queensbury Town Clerk and submit
such Plan to the Director of the Warren County Office of Emergency Services and/or any other
appropriate state or local agencies in order to cause the Plan to be effective for all purposes
provided under law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor
and/or Town Fire Marshal to take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution
and Plan.
Duly adopted this 191'' day of December, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
2
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN
t
4
y`� t
Town of Queensbury
John Strough
Supervisor
Home of NaturalBeauty... A Goodlace to Live"
Note: This plan represents general guidelines, which maybe modified by emergency personnel as
appropriate. This plan does not create any right or duty that is enforceable by a court of law.
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANA GEMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Section I: General Considerations and Planning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
A. Policy Regarding Comprehensive Emergency Management
B. Purpose and Objectives of the Plan
C. Legal Authority
D. Concepts of Operations
E. Plan Maintenance and Updating
Section II: Risk Reduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16
A. Town Hazard Mitigation
B. Identification and Analysis of Potential Hazards
C. Risk Reduction Policies, Programs and Reports
D. Emergency Response Capacity Assessment
E. Training of Emergency Response Personnel
F. Education and Public Awareness
G. Monitoring of Identified Risk Areas
Section III: Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-32
A. Response Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
1. Town Supervisor Responsibilities and Powers
2. Line of Command
3. The Role of the Safety Officer
4. Town Emergency Response Organization
[21
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
B. Managing Emergency Response
1. Incident Command Post and Emergency Operations Center
2. Notification and Activation
3. Assessment and Evaluation
i. ICS Function and Response Activities by Agency
C. Declaration of Local State of Emergency and Promulgation of Local
Emergency Orders
D. Public Warning and Emergency Information
E. Emergency Medical and Public Health
F. Meeting Human Needs
G. Restoring Public Services
H. Resource Management
I. Instructions for Declaring a State of Emergency and Issuing
Emergency Orders
II. Sample Declaration of Local State of Emergency
III. Q & A on Declaring a State of Emergency
IV. Sample Emergency Order
V. Q & A on Issuing Local Emergency Orders
Section IV: Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-45
A. Damage Assessment
B. Planning for Recovery
C. Reconstruction
D. Damage Assessment
E. Reconstruction Operation
F. Public Information on Recovery Assistance
[31
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Annexes
Annex 1. Hazard Analysis Ranking and Ratings
Annex 2. Emergency Shelters
Annex 3. Chain of Command
Annex 4. Contact List
Annex 5. Definitions /Acronyms
Annex 6. NYS Executive Law 2-13
Annex 7. Media Contacts
Annex 8. Transportation Options
Annex 9. Emergency Planning Committee Team
Annex 10. List of Typical Duties/Responsibilities
Annex 11. Guidelines for Field Assessments
[41
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction:
This plan results from the recognition on the part of local government and state officials
that a comprehensive plan is needed to enhance the Town of Queensbury's ability to
manage an emergency or disaster situation in the Town of Queensbury. It was prepared
by Town officials in coordination with Warren County Office of Emergency Services.
This plan constitutes an integral part of the statewide Emergency Management program
and contributes to its effectiveness. The New York State Executive Law Article 2- B,
gives the authority to the Town of Queensbury to establish a Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan, and also empowers the Town Supervisor to act during
an emergency.
The development of this plan includes an analysis of potential hazards that could affect
the Town of Queensbury and an assessment of the capabilities existing in the Town to
deal with potential problems.
Comprehensive Approach:
Dealing with disasters is an ongoing and complex undertaking. Through implementation
of risk reduction measures before a disaster or emergency occurs, timely and effective
response during an actual occurrence, and provisions both short and long term recovery
assistance after the occurrence or disaster, lives can be saved and property damage
minimized. Comprehensive emergency management emphasizes the interrelationship
of activities, functions and expertise necessary to deal with emergencies.
Management Responsibilities:
The role and responsibilities of Town departments and related agencies, both
emergency and non -emergency related, are outlined in this plan. Assignments are
made within the framework of the present Town of Queensbury capability and existing
organizational responsibilities. The EOC Manager or designee shall coordinate all
emergency management activities for the Town.
The Town of Queensbury shall use the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
as a guide to coordinate the response to emergencies. Through the NIMS system,
Incident Command System (ICS) will be the management tool for all command, control
and coordination of resources and personnel.
[5]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
Town responsibilities are closely related to the responsibilities of Warren County, in
managing all phases of an emergency. The County of Warren has the responsibility to
assist local government in the event that they have fully committed its resources, and is
still unable to cope with the emergency. Similarly, New York State is obligated to provide
assistance to the County, (through NYSOEM) after County resources have been
exhausted and the County is unable to cope with the emergency.
Conclusion:
This plan provides general all hazards emergency management guidance, using
existing organizations to allow the Town of Queensbury to meet its responsibilities
before, during and after an emergency.
[6]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
SECTION 1 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PLANNING
GUIDELINES
A. Policy Regarding Comprehensive Emergency Management
1. A wide variety of emergencies caused by nature or technology result in loss of
life, property and income and disrupt the normal functions of government,
communities and families, and can cause human suffering.
2. Town government must provide leadership and direction to prevent, mitigate,
respond to and recover from dangers and problems arising from emergencies
in the community.
3. Under authority of Section 23 of the New York State Executive Law, a town is
Authorized to develop a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to
prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. To
meet this responsibility, the Town of Queensbury has developed this
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
4. This concept of Comprehensive Emergency Management includes three
phases:
a. Risk Reduction - Prevention and Mitigation
i. Prevention refers to those short or long term activities which
eliminate or reduce the number of occurrences of disasters.
ii. Mitigation refers to all activities which reduce the effects of
disasters when they do occur.
iii. Section II of this Plan, Risk Reduction, describes activities to
prevent or minimize the impact of hazards in the community.
b. Response
i. Response operations may start before the emergency materializes,
for example, on receipt of advisories that floods, blizzards, or ice
storms could impact the jurisdiction. This increased readiness
response phase may include such pre-impact operations as:
o Detecting, monitoring, and assessment of the hazard
o Alerting and warning of endangered populations
o Protective actions for the public
o Allocating/distributing of equipment/resources
[7l
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ii. Most response activities follow the immediate impact of an
emergency. Generally, they are designed to minimize casualties
and protect property to the extent possible through emergency
assistance. They seek to reduce the probability of secondary
damage and speed recovery operations.
iii. Response operations in the affected area are the responsibility of
and controlled by the community, supported by the Warren
County Office of Emergency Services, as appropriate
c. Recovery
i. Recovery activities are those following a disaster to restore the
community to its pre-emergency state, to correct adverse conditions
that may have led to the damage, and to protect and improve the
quality of life in the community. It includes risk reduction actions to
prevent or mitigate a recurrence of the emergency.
B. Purpose and Objectives of the Plan
1. This Plan sets forth the basic requirement for managing emergencies in the
Town.
2. The objectives of the Plan are:
a. To identify, assess and prioritize vulnerabilities to emergencies or disasters
and the resources available to prevent or mitigate, respond to, and recover
from them.
b. To outline short, medium, and long range measures to improve the Town's
capability to manage hazards.
c. To provide that the Town government, in concert with the County
government, will take appropriate actions to prevent or mitigate the effects
of hazards and be prepared to respond to and recover from them when an
emergency or disaster occurs.
d. To provide for the efficient utilization of all available resources during an
emergency.
e. To provide for the effective utilization and coordination of County, State,
and Federal programs to assist disaster victims, and to prioritize the
response to the needs of the elderly, disabled, low income, and other
groups which may be inordinately affected
181
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
C. Legal Authority
1. This Plan in whole or in part, may rely upon the following laws (as amended and
updated) for the power necessary for its development, adoption, and
implementation:
a. New York State Executive Law, Article 2-B
b. New York State Defense Emergency Act
c. Robert T. Stafford Federal Disaster Relief& Emergency
Assistance Act
d. Town of Queensbury Local Law or Resolution
D. Concept of Operations
1. By NYS Law, the primary responsibility for responding to emergencies rests
with town government, and with the Town's Supervisor. Town government
agencies and the emergency service organizations in the town play an
essential role as the first line of defense and response when Responding to a
disaster, the Town is required to utilize its own facilities, equipment, supplies,
personnel, and other resources first. The Town Supervisor has the executive
authority for the direction and coordination of disaster operations. The Town's
Safety Officer, who is designated as the EOC Manager serves as the front line
manager of the Town's emergency management activities.
2. The Town of Queensbury will utilize the Incident Command System (ICS) to
manage all emergencies requiring multi-agency response. The Town of
Queensbury recommends and encourages all emergency services
organizations in the Town to utilize ICS.
3. When Town resources are inadequate, the Town Supervisor or Incident
Commander may obtain assistance (under mutual aid agreements/plans)
from other political subdivisions and from the County government.
4. A request for assistance from the County will be made by the Town
Supervisor to the Warren County Office of Emergency Services.
5. The Warren County Office of Emergency Services Emergency Manager has
the authority to coordinate the County disaster operations, and coordinate
response to requests for disaster assistance from the local governments
191
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
6. The Warren County Office of Emergency Services may coordinate requests
for assistance from other political subdivisions within Warren County, and
(through NYSOEM) with other counties in the State.
7. When the disaster is beyond the management capabilities of Warren County,
the Warren County Office of Emergency Services may request NYS
assistance through the State Office of Emergency Management (NYSOEM).
8. State assistance is supplemental to local and county emergency efforts.
9. Direction/control of State risk reduction, response and recovery actions is
exercised by the NYS Disaster Preparedness Commission (DPC) and
coordinated by the Office of Emergency Management. The Warren County
Office of Emergency Services will assist the Town, and serve as liaison to the
State.
10.Upon the occurrence of an emergency or disaster which is clearly beyond the
management capability and emergency resources of State and local (town
and county) governments, The Governor may find that federal assistance is
required and may request such assistance from the president of the United
States by requesting a declaration of a major disaster or emergency.
E. Plan Maintenance and Updating
1. The Town Board, along with the CEMP committee is responsible for
maintaining and updating this plan and will adopt same at its annual
organizational meeting in January.
2. All Town departments and agencies are responsible for annual review of
their emergency response role and procedures, and shall provide input on
any changes to the Plan to the Town's Safety Officer by November 1s' of
each year.
3. The Plan should be reviewed and updated annually or after any incident
requiring implementation of the plan.
[10]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
SECTION II - RISK REDUCTION
A. Town Hazard Mitigation Planning
1. The Town Board has been designated by the Town Supervisor as the central
point of contact for hazard mitigation.
2. The Town Safety Officer is responsible for coordinating with the Warren County
Hazard Mitigation Coordinator in reducing hazards potentially affecting the Town
of Queensbury.
3. All Town agencies will participate in risk reduction activities at the direction of the
Town Board.
B. Identification and Analysis of Potential Hazards
1. The Town Safety Officer and Town Supervisor, with the assistance of such other
persons as they deem appropriate, hereinafter known as the Emergency
Management Planning Committee, and in coordination with the Warren County
Office of Emergency Services, and Hazard Mitigation Coordinator, has and will:
a. Identify potential hazards in the Town, and outside the Town that could
affect the Town;
b. Determine the probable impact each of those hazards could have on
people, property and infrastructure
c. Where possible, delineate the geographic areas affected by potential
hazards (e.g. flood inundation zones), plot them on maps, and designate
them as hazard areas
2. Significant potential hazards to be identified and analyzed include natural,
technological and human-caused hazards.
To comply with Sections B (1) and (2) above, hazards that pose a potential threat
to the Town have been identified and analyzed by the Town Emergency
Management Planning Committee using the computer program HAZNY, provided
by the NY Office of Emergency Management.
[11]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANA GEMENT PLAN
This Hazard Analysis:
a. Provides a basic method for analyzing and ranking the identified hazards
including identification of geographic areas and populations at risk to
specific hazards
b. Establishes priorities for planning for those hazards which have received a
high ranking of significance
c. Was conducted by the Town of Queensbury with guidance from Warren
County Office of Emergency Services, and New York State Office of
Emergency Management.
d. Has been submitted to the Warren County Office of Emergency Services.
Note: The complete Hazard Analysis is located in Annex >, and is attached to and made
a part of this plan
C. Risk Reduction Policies, Programs and Reports
1. Town agencies will coordinate with Warren County in promoting and planning,
programs and activities to reduce hazard risks in their areas of responsibility and
to encourage hazard awareness education and post-disaster self-sufficiency
amongst Town of Queensbury residents and businesses.
a. Examples of the above include:
o To encourage the review of the Queensbury CEMP, zoning
ordinances, & building codes to take into account significant
hazards in the Town
o Promote compliance with and enforcement of existing laws,
regulations and codes that are related to hazard risks, e.g.
building and fire/life safety codes, flood plain regulations
o Encourage Town ( County and State) Highway Department(s)
to address dangerous conditions on roads used by hazardous
materials carriers
[12]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
2. The Queensbury Town Board is responsible for land use management of Town
owned land and the review (with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of
Appeals) of land use management actions throughout the Town, including:
o Authorizing Town land use management programs
o Developing and adopting comprehensive master plans for community
development, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations and building codes
o Coordinating with Warren County agencies in developing and adopting plans
for community development in the Town
3. In all of the above activities, the Town Board will take into account the significant
hazards identified in the Town of Queensbury.
4. The Town of Queensbury Emergency Management Planning Committee will
participate in risk reduction workshops sponsored by The Warren County Office
of Emergency Services or NYSOEM, if and when such are offered. The
Committee will meet annually to identify specific hazard reduction actions that
could be taken for those hazards determined by the HAZNY analysis to be the
most significant.
5. A report of the proposed hazard reduction activities will be presented to the Town
Supervisor and the Warren County Hazard Mitigation Coordinator for
consideration and funding.
D. Emergency Response Capability Assessment
1. Periodic assessment of the Town's capability to manage the emergencies that
could be caused by the hazards identified in the Town is a critical part of Risk
Reduction.
2. The Emergency Management Planning Committee will, every two years:
a. Assess the Town's current capability for dealing with those significant
hazards that have been identified and analyzed, including, but not limited
to:
o the likely time of onset of the hazards
o the impacted populations' preparedness levels
o the existence of effective warning systems
o the Town's means to respond to anticipated casualties and damage
[13]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
3. To assist the Emergency Management Planning Committee in its assessment,
the Town Safety Officer, in coordination with the Warren County Office of
Emergency Services (and with the assistance of the regional office of NYSOEM)
will conduct table-top exercises based upon specific hazards and hazard areas
identified by the Committee.
4. The Emergency Management Planning Committee will identify emergency
response shortfalls and make recommendations for implementing corrective
actions to the Town Safety Officer and the Town Supervisor.
A. Training of Emergency Response Personnel
1. The Town of Queensbury Fire and EMS agencies, in coordination with the Town
of Queensbury Safety Officer, and the Warren County Office of Emergency
Services, has the responsibility to:
a. Arrange and provide, with the assistance of state agencies including but
not limited to NYS Office of Emergency Management, New York State
DOH Bureau of EMS, and New York State Office of Fire Prevention
training programs for Town emergency response personnel, including all
volunteers
b. Encourage and support training for emergency response in the Town,
including (but not limited to) training that would:
o Include information on the characteristics of the hazards and their
consequences and the implementation of emergency response
actions including protective measures, notification procedures and
available resources
o Include appropriate level Incident Command System (ICS) training, as
mandated by the NIMS program
o Provide emergency personnel with the skills necessary to help reduce
or eliminate hazards and increase their response capabilities
o Cover crisis management situations, which would require additional
specialized training and perhaps refresher training
c. Conduct periodic exercises and drills to evaluate the Town's capabilities
and preparedness that test major portions of the elements and
responsibilities in the Town's Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan and the readiness of warning and communication equipment.
[14]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURYCOMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
2. Volunteers participating in emergency services response such as fire and rescue
operations, ambulance services, first aid and other emergency medical services,
emergency shelter operations, etc. should be trained by those agencies in
accordance with established procedures and NYS recognized standards.
F. Public Education &Awareness
1. The Warren County Office of Emergency Services (or agencies to whom it
delegates or with whom it shares such responsibilities) is responsible for:
o Providing education on hazards and home/business preparedness to the
public and making the public aware of hazards in their communities
o Offering the public with the opportunity to review plans the County has
developed.
2. The Town of Queensbury shall participate in the public education activities,
including offering Town facilities, such as meeting rooms in the Town Hall, for
public education forums. Such forums shall:
o Share information for the purpose of encouraging emergency
preparedness & self-reliance amongst Town residents
G. Monitoring of Identified Hazard Areas
1. All Town agencies will attempt to be aware of known hazards in the Town, so that
they might detect a hazardous situation in its earliest stages.
o The Town will share with appropriate response agencies information it
receives, for example, about the storage of hazardous materials in the
Town.
2. As a hazard's emergence is detected, this information is to be immediately
provided to the Warren County 911 Communications Center, and disseminated to
Town officials and emergency response agencies per established county
protocol.
[15]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
3. When appropriate, monitoring stations may be established regarding specific
hazard areas where individuals responsible for performing the monitoring tasks
can be stationed.
4. Monitoring tasks include detecting the hazard potential and taking measurement
or observations of the hazard. Examples of such are: rising water levels in rivers
and streams, toxic exposure levels for hazardous chemicals (liquids or gases),
slope and ground movement, shore erosion, formation and breakup of ice jams,
dam conditions, mass gatherings.
5. All Town hazard monitoring activity will be coordinated with the Town's Safety
Officer and the Warren County Office of Emergency Services.
[16]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
SECTION III - RESPONSE
A. Response Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
1. Town Supervisor Responsibilities, Powers, and Succession
The Town Supervisor is ultimately responsible for Town emergency response
activities and:
o Controls the use of all Town owned resources and facilities for disaster
response,
o May declare a local state of emergency in the Town, and may
promulgate emergency orders to waive local laws, ordinances, and
regulations,
o Requests assistance from other towns, and Warren County, when it
appears that the incident will escalate beyond the capability of Town
resources,
o May provide assistance at the request of other local governments both
within and outside Warren County.
2. In the event of the immediate unavailability of the Town Supervisor, the following
line of command and succession has been established to ensure continuity of
government and the direction of emergency operations:
o The Deputy Town Supervisor will assume the duties and
responsibilities until the Supervisor is available.
o If none of the above officials are available, the responsibilities shall
pass to the senior member of the Town Board.
3. The Role of the Safety Officer
The Town of Queensbury Safety Officer is designated as the EOC Manager:
a. Maintains and manages the Town Emergency Operations Center
b. Facilitates coordination between the Town and:
o The Incident Commander
o Town response agencies
o Local governments outside the Town
o Warren County
o Private emergency support organizations
[17]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
4. The Town Emergency Response Organization
The Incident Command System (ICS)
a. The Town of Queensbury adopts the use of the Incident Command
System (ICS), as developed by the National Incident Management System
(NIMS), and formally adopted by Warren County, and the State of New
York, for emergencies requiring multi-agency response. ICS allows
flexibility in its implementation so that its structure can be tailored to the
specific situation at hand. ICS should be initiated by the emergency forces
first responding to an incident.
b. ICS is organized by functions. There are five:
o Command
o Operations
o Planning
o Logistics
o Finance
c. Under ICS, an Incident Commander (IC) has the overall responsibility for
the effective on-scene management of the incident, and must ensure that
an adequate organization is in place to carry out all emergency functions.
The IC directs emergency operations from an Incident Command Post, the
only command post at the emergency scene.
d. In minor incidents, the five ICS functions may all be managed directly by
the IC
e. Larger incidents usually require that one or more of the functions be set up
as separate sections under the IC.
f. Within the Command function, the IC has additional responsibilities for
Safety, Public Information, and Liaison. These activities can be assigned
to staff under the IC.
g. An on scene ICS with all five functions organized as sections as depicted
as:
Command
I
Operations Planning Logistics Finance/Admin.
[18]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
h. During an emergency, Town response personnel must be cognizant of the
Incident Command System in place and their role in it. Some Town
personnel may be responders to the scene and part of the on-scene ICS
structure in a command or general staff role. Other Town personnel may
be assigned to the Town Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or other
locations where they will provide support to the responders at the scene.
i. The Incident Commander is usually selected due to his or her position as
the highest ranking responding officer at the scene. The IC must be fully
qualified to manage the incident. As an incident grows in size or becomes
more complex a more highly qualified Incident Commander may be
assigned by the responsible jurisdiction.
j. A major emergency encompassing a large geographic area may have
more than one emergency scene. In this situation, separate Incident
Commanders may set up command at multiple locations. In this case, a
Unified Command may be established, and may be instituted or supported
by County government.
k. Town response personnel operating at the Town EOC will be organized by
ICS function, as depicted below and interface with their on-scene
counterparts, as appropriate.
Emergency Operations Center
I
Operations Planning Logistics Finance/Admin.
5. Section Chiefs
a. Whenever the EOC is established, Town response forces should be
assigned to specific ICS functions wherever they are needed including at
the scene, at the EOC in a support role, or at an Area Command, if
established. See Table 1 for probable ICS functional assignments by
agency. Assignments may change as situation dictates or as directed by
the EOC Manager
b. Agency Responsibilities
i. The Town Supervisor shall exercise ultimate responsibility and
oversight for emergency response, and shall delegate ICS
[19]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURYCOMPREHENS/VEEMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
responsibilities as described in Table 1, or as special circumstance
warrants. The Town Supervisor has designated the Town's Safety
Officer as the EOC Manager.
B. Managing Emergency Response
1. Incident Command Post and Emergency Operations Center
a. On-scene emergency response operations will be directed and controlled
by the Incident Commander from an Incident Command Post located at or
near the emergency site. This will be the only command post at the
emergency scene. All other facilities at the scene used by agencies for
decision-making should not be identified as a command post. A Command
Post will be selected by the Incident Commander based upon the logistical
needs of the situation and located at a safe distance from the emergency
site.
b. The Town EOC will be used to support Incident Command Post activities
and to coordinate Town resources and assistance. The EOC can also be
used as an Area Command Post when Area Command is instituted. The
Town EOC is located at the Activities Center. Alternative sites may be a
fire station, or the Warren County Office of Emergency Services
Communication Bus.
c. The EOC Manager is responsible for managing the EOC or auxiliary EOC
during emergencies.
d. If required, the EOC will be staffed to operate continuously on a twenty-
four hour a day basis. In the event of a 24-hour operation, two 12 & Y2 hour
shifts will be utilized. (The additional 1/2 hour is for shift change briefings.)
Designation of shifts will be established as conditions warrant by the Town
Supervisor or the EOC Manager.
e. Work areas will be assigned to each agency represented at the EOC.
f. If required, staging areas for emergency equipment and personnel will be
established. Staging areas may include:
o Town of Queensbury Fire Stations
o Queensbury School District Campus
[to]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
o Town Municipal lot(s)
o Warren County Municipal Center
0 or any area deemed suitable to the operation by IC
2. Notification and Activation
o An initial notification of an emergency situation may originate from the
public, police, fire, Town agencies, or from Warren County, and will
usually be received via the Warren County Communication Center.
o Upon receiving initial notification of an emergency impacting the Town,
the agency that received the notification will contact the Town
Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor. If required an emergency will be
declared and an appropriate response level determined (see page 21)
o If the emergency notification requires dispatch of the Town's Fire and
EMS personnel, the Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor or EOC manager
will establish contact with the Incident Commander.
First responders may or may not require additional response personnel, or may request
minimal assistance from other response personnel, such as mutual aid between fire and
EMS agencies.
When the incident is beyond the capabilities of the initial responding agency(s), the
Incident Commander will notify the Warren County 911 Center, and update the
response level.
Each emergency is to be classified into one of three Town Response Levels according
to the nature and magnitude of the incident
o Response Level I: Controlled emergency situation without serious threat to
life health, or property, which requires no assistance beyond initial first
responders, and involving only Town owned buildings, vehicles or
infrastructure.
o Response Level 2: Limited emergency situation with some threat to life,
health, or property, but confined to limited area, usually within the Town, or
involving a small population
o Response Level 3: Full emergency situation with major threat to life,
health, or property involving large population, County and possibly State
involvement
[21]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Upon notification of an emergency response level, the Incident Commander, via the
Warren County 911 Center, will request that the Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor
be notified.
Town emergency response personnel will be activated according to the Response Level
classification:
o For Response Level I: Possibly only the Safety Officer and the Town
Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor.
o For Response Level 2: The Safety Officer is activated, and augmented by
select members of the Town response organization as determined by the
Safety Officer and the Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor.
o For Response Level 3: Full EOC staffing is achieved as soon as possible.
Except for first responders to the scene, assignment of Town response
personnel to other locations including the emergency scene will be made
through the EOC. Inform all staff that the EOC will open, but indicate which
shift (am or pm) is to respond. The other shift should be encouraged to
rest and get their affairs in order and be ready for the next shift
3. Assessment and Evaluation
As a result of information provided by the EOC Section Chiefs, the Command Section at
the EOC will, as appropriate, in coordination with the on scene Incident Commander:
o Develop policies by evaluating the safety, health, economic,
environmental, social, humanitarian, legal and political implications of a
disaster or threat
o Analyze the best available data and information on the emergency
o Explore alternative actions and consequences
[221
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
ICS Function and Response Activities by Agency
AGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
Town Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ultimate situation responsibility, Declaration of
State of Emergency, Promulgation of
Emergency Orders.
Police Command (WCSO) . . . . . . . . . . . Law enforcement, communications, warning of
evacuation, traffic control, and crime control.
Fire Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Possible Incident Command of initial
emergency responding agencies; firefighters
and hazardous material spill response
EMS Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Medical care and treatment, transport
Public Information Officer (PIO) . . . . . . . Disseminate public information through the
media liaisons
Highway Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . .Damage control, debris removal, assessment,
restoration
Director of Building and Codes . . . . . . . .Structural damage assessments, code
violations
Water Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Water supply, sewage control,
Town Health Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liaison, medical advice, disease control
Director of Planning & Zoning . . . . . . . . Situation assessments, advance planning,
mitigation review
Town Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legal advice
Animal Control Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animal safety, displacement issues, carcass
removal
Budget Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Funding, purchasing, financial recordkeeping
Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liaison for property owners and insurance
companies
[23]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Town Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal documents and filings
Director of IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liaison for information technology issues. (This
function may be performed by an outside firm,
under contract to provide these services)
Activity Center Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liaison for personal needs assessments, work
with support groups and outside agencies
Town Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Liaison with ward residents, provide
information related to specifics within their ward
in conjunction with the PIO
Safety Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The facilitator of the CEMP and the activities of
the CEMP committee, when the EOC is not
active. Is also designated EOC Manager.
f
[24]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
C. Declaration of Local State of Emergency and Promulgation of Local Emergency
Orders
1. In response to an emergency, or its likelihood, upon a finding that public
safety is imperiled, the Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor may proclaim a
state of emergency pursuant to section 24 of the State Executive Law Article
2-B.
2. Such a proclamation authorizes the Town Supervisor to deal with the
emergency situation with the full executive and legislative powers of Town
government.
3. This power is extended through the promulgation of local emergency orders.
For example emergency orders can be issued for actions such as:
o Establishing curfews
o Restrictions on travel
o Evacuation of facilities & areas
o Closing of places of amusement or assembly
4. Describes the requirements for proclaiming a State of Emergency and
promulgating Emergency Orders.
5. Emergency responders have implicit authority and powers to take reasonable
immediate action to protect lives and property absent an emergency
declaration or emergency orders.
D. Public Warning and Emergency Information
1. In order to implement public protective actions there should be a timely,
reliable and effective method to warn and inform the public.
Activation and implementation of public warning is an EOC Manager or
Incident Command responsibility.
Information and warnings to the public that a threatening condition is imminent
or existing can be accomplished through the use of the following resources.
Though public warning may, in many cases, be implemented solely by on-
scene personnel, the use of the systems in (a), (b), (c) and (f) below require
[251
TOWN OF QUEENSBUR Y COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
strict coordination with the Warren County Office of Emergency Services and
the Warren County Emergency Communications Center.
a. Emergency Alert System (EAS)
Formerly known as Emergency Broadcast System (EBS), involves
the use of the broadcast media including television, radio, & cable
TV, to issue emergency warnings. EAS can be activated by select
County officials
b. NOAA Weather Radio (NWR)
Is the Voice of the National Weather Service providing continuous 24-
hour radio broadcasts of the latest weather information including
severe weather warnings directly from the Weather Service office in
Albany. NWR will also broadcast non-weather-related emergency
warnings. NWR broadcasts on select high-band FM frequencies, not
available on normal AM-FM radios. Radios with NWR frequencies,
automated alarm capabilities, and Specific Area Message Encoding
(SAME) technology are generally available. NWR broadcast signal
can be received by County-wide. NWR is also a component of EAS.
Emergency broadcasts on the NWR can also be initiated by select
County officials.
c. Stationary Fire Sirens
There is one type of stationary warning siren in use in the Town of
Queensbury, fire sirens. Located at fire stations throughout the Town
for alerting volunteer firefighters, these sirens are not always in repair
or working condition. They may activate to indicate an emergency but
are not part of the alert procedures associated with this plan.
d. Emergency service vehicles with siren and public address capabilities.
Many police and fire vehicles in the Town are equipped with siren
and public address capabilities. These vehicles may be available
during an emergency for route alerting of the public.
e. Door-to-door public warning
Can be accomplished in some situations by the individual alerting of
each residence/business in a particular area. This can be undertaken
by any designated group such as, police, fire police, and firefighters;
visiting each dwelling in the affected area and relating the emergency
information to the building occupants. To achieve maximum
[26]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
effectiveness, the individual delivering the warning message should
be in official uniform.
f. Hyper-Reach System (Reverse 911)
i. The Town of Queensbury has an inter municipal agreement
with Warren County the use of the Hyper-Reach System
(Reverse 911) allowing the Warren County Sheriff's Office to
send phone messages to targeted areas requiring notification.
2. Town and County officials will advocate, as part of their normal dealing with
special institutions such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, major
industries and places of public assembly, that they obtain and use tone-
activated receivers/monitors with the capability to receive NOAA Weather
Radio (NWR) with SAME reception and /or sign up for Hyper Reach
notification.
3. Special arrangements may be made for providing warning information
for the hearing impaired.
4. The Command Staff position of Public Information Officer may be established.
This should be done in coordination with on-scene Incident Command, and
the EOC Manager. The PIO will coordinate with the Incident Commander,
Town EOC manager and if activated, the County EOC's PIO. The EOC
Manager activates the PIO position; if not activated, the EOC Manager is PIO.
5. In some cases, depending upon the magnitude of the incident, the Town may
rely upon Warren County to establish and maintain a Joint Information (JIC)
Center. Regardless, the Public Information Officer may establish and manage
a Joint Information Center (JIC) from where to respond to inquiries from the
news media and coordinate all official announcements and media briefing.
This will be at a location away from the EOC. The following items would be
undertaken by the PIO:
o Provide essential information and instructions including the appropriate
protective actions to be taken by the public, and identification of shelter
locations to the broadcast media and press.
o Coordinates the release of all information with the key departments and
agencies involved both at the EOC and on-scene.
o Check and control the spreading of rumors. (Watch TV, listen to radio,
social media websites).
o Arrange and approve interviews with the news media and press by
emergency personnel involved in the response operation.
[27]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
o Arrange any media tours of emergency sites (Coordinate with County
PIO and Incident Commander).
E. Emergency Medical and Public Health
A high impact disaster can cause injury and death to large numbers of people.
In addition, damage to and destruction of homes, special facilities, and vital utilities may
place the public at substantial risk including but not limited to food and water
contamination, communicable diseases, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
There may be established within the Operations section an appropriately designed
Emergency Medical/Public Health functions to ensure that health and medical problems
for the public are being addressed.
Note: The Emergency Management Director will ask physicians designated by the Town
to coordinate this function through Public Health.
F. Meeting Human Needs
The Planning and Operations functions are responsible for ascertaining what human
needs have been particularly affected by an emergency and responding to those unmet
needs with the available resources of Town and County government and the assistance
of volunteer agencies and the private sector. This includes the needs of emergency
responders and their families.
There may be established within the Operations section a Human Needs Group to
perform the tasks associated with the functions above.
Note: The Emergency Management Director will ask the person designated by the
supervisor to coordinate this function.
G. Restoring Public Services
1. The Operations and Planning sections are responsible for ascertaining the
emergency's effect on the infrastructure and the resultant impact on public
services, and ensuring that restoration of services is accomplished without undue
delay.
2. There may be established within the Operations section a Public Infrastructure
function, assigned appropriately, to perform the tasks associated with (1) above.
[28]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANA GEMENT PLAN
3. During response operations relating to debris clearance and disposal, the Town
of Queensbury should act in cognizance of and in cooperation with the Warren
County Department of Public Works.
H. Resource Management
1. The Planning Section is responsible for the identification and Logistics is
responsible for allocation of additional resources needed to respond to the
emergency situation.
2. Resources owned by the Town should be used first in responding to the
emergency.
3. All Town-owned resources are under the control of the Town Supervisor during a
declared emergency and can be utilized as necessary.
4. Resources owned by other municipalities can be utilized upon agreement
between the requesting and offering government, and should be coordinated
through the Warren County Office of Emergency Services.
5. Resources owned privately cannot be commandeered or confiscated by
government during an emergency. However, purchases and leases of privately
owned resources can be expedited during a declared emergency. In addition, it is
not uncommon for the private sector to donate certain resources in an
emergency.
[29]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
I. Instructions for Declaring a State of Emergency and Issuing Emergency Orders
1. The Town Supervisor, or a person acting for the Town Supervisor pursuant to this
plan, can declare a local State of Emergency for all of, or anywhere in, the Town.
The County Executive can declare a State of Emergency for anywhere in Warren
County, including the Town of Queensbury. All States of Emergency and
Emergency orders shall go through Warren County OES.
2. A local State of Emergency is declared pursuant to section 24 of the State
Executive Law.
3. It can be declared in response to, or anticipation of, a threat to public safety.
4. A declaration of a local State of Emergency may be verbal or written.
5. If it is verbal, it must be followed with a written format within a reasonable amount
of time.
6. The declaration should include the time and date, the reason for the declaration,
the area involved, and the expected duration.
7. The written declaration shall be kept on file in the Town Clerk's Office, with
copies to the Warren County Clerk, and the New York Secretary Of State (via the
NYSOEM, WCOES).
8. A local State of Emergency must be declared BEFORE Emergency Orders are
issued.
9. A local State of Emergency should be formally rescinded when the declaration is
no longer needed.
10.Only the Town Supervisor, or person acting for, may rescind a local State of
Emergency.
11.Though a recision may be verbal or written, if the declaration was written, the
rescission should also be written.
12.The rescission should include the time and date of the original declaration, the
reason for the local State of Emergency, and the time and date the State of
Emergency is rescinded.
13.The written recision should be kept on file in the Town Clerk's Office with copies
to the Warren County Clerk and the NY Secretary of State (via the NYSOEM,
WCOES). Public notification shall be made through media outlets.
[301
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
II. Sample Declaration of a Local State of Emergency
A State of Emergency is hereby declared in effective
For:
(Area within the town;or the entire town)
on
Time ate
This State of Emergency has been declared due to:
Description of situation that led to the declaration being issue
This situation threatens public safety.
This State of Emergency will remain in effect until 1) a certain date; or 2) rescinded by a
subsequent order.
As the Chief Executive of the Town of Queensbury, I
(Name of Town Supervisor or acting Chief Executive o the Town)
exercise the authority given me under section 24 of the New York State Executive Law,
to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance
vital to the security, well-being, and health of the citizens of the Town of Queensbury. I
hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Town of Queensbury to take whatever
steps necessary to protect life, property, and public infrastructure, and provide such
emergency assistance deemed necessary.
Signature Title Date
[311
TOWN OF QUEENSBUR Y COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
III. Questions and Answers on declaring a State of Emergency
Why should/declare a local state of emergency?
It increases your powers as the Chief Executive Officer. These new powers can include:
o Issuing emergency orders
o Implementing public protective measures
o Suspending local laws
o Requesting supplemental assistance.
Can a declaration give legal protection?
Yes. A declaration of a local State of Emergency provides legal protection and
immunities for the Chief Executive and local emergency officials when they make
decisions and take actions to respond to disasters or emergencies.
Will the declaration help raise public awareness?
Yes. A declaration of a local State of Emergency helps make the public aware of the
hazards associated with a disaster. It also can emphasize the protective measures you
may need to ask citizens to take.
Can a State of Emergency be declared at any time?
No. A local State of Emergency can be issued when a situation exists that has or will
place the public at risk and that will require extraordinary measures for proper
protection.
When should/declare a local State of Emergency?
You should consider declaring a local State of Emergency when a dangerous situation
is present or imminent and emergency officials are considering protective actions such
as:
o Evacuation of people for a large or heavily populated area street, road,
housing development multi-resident buildings
o Sheltering people in designated areas or buildings
o Large-scale closing of roads due to conditions considered to be dangerous to
lives and property
[32]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
You should also consider declaring a local State of Emergency if the following
conditions are present and pose a dangerous threat to the municipality:
o Riots or civil unrest
o Hostage situations
o Terrorist situations
o Impending emergency or disaster caused by natural forces (floods, blizzards,
ice storms, tornadoes)
Can/issue the declaration verba//y?
Yes. The Chief Executive may issue a declaration verbally if time is a crucial matter.
However, you must follow the verbal declaration with a written declaration
Must the declaration be filed?
Yes. It should be kept on file at the Office of the Town Clerk. (With copies as noted
above).
Do /ha ve to extend the declaration of State of Emergency after 5 days?
No. The State of Emergency does not have to be extended, but Local Emergency
Orders do, and since one cannot issue Local Emergency Orders without a State of
Emergency being in effect, one should extend the State of Emergency.
Does the law establish a time limit for a State of Emergency?
No. But for Local Emergency Orders to be in effect, there must be a State of Emergency
in effect, it is best to include a time of duration in the original Declaration of the State of
Emergency. If the emergency continues beyond that time, a succeeding declaration may
be issued with a time limit (or a statement that the State of Emergency is continuing until
it is formally rescinded). When the proclamation is no longer needed, it should be
formally rescinded.
Can /issue Local Emergency Orders without a State of Emergency?
No. A State of Emergency must be declared before you may issue Local Emergency
Orders.
[33]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
Willa declaration help in getting assistance from the state?
Yes. If you declare a local State of Emergency and you determine the disaster is beyond
the capacity of County resources, the County Executive may request the Governor to
provide assistance from state resources.
Must/rescind a declaration of State of Emergency?
No. However, a written rescinding statement should be made when the emergency no
longer exists. The Chief Executive can rescind the declaration of emergency at any
time.
/f/don't rescind a State of Emergency, does it end automatically?
Maybe. If a time limit was indicated in the declaration of State of Emergency it will end
automatically at that the time and date indicated. If no time limit was specified, the State
of Emergency does NOT end automatically.
When should/rescind a State of Emergency?
You should rescind it when the conditions that warranted the declaration no longer exist
Must the rescission be issued in writing?
It is recommended, in the same manner as a declaration of State of Emergency is
recommended, to be issued in written form.
Must the rescission be filed?
Yes. It is recommended that it be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk
[34]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
IV. Instructions for issuing local Emergency Orders
1. Local Emergency Orders can be issued only if there is a State of Emergency in
effect pursuant to section 24 of the State Executive Law (see section A. above).
2. Local Emergency Orders can be issued at the Town level only by the Town
Supervisor and or a person acting for the Supervisor pursuant to this plan. The
County Executive can issue emergency orders for anywhere in Warren County,
including the Town of Queensbury, following the declaration of a local State of
Emergency by the County Executive.
3. Local Emergency Orders must be written.
4. Local Emergency Orders should include the time and date they take affect, the
reason for the declaration, the area involved, and the duration.
5. A Local Emergency Order expires automatically after five (5) days. It can be
rescinded before that by its own terms, or by a recision by the County Executive.
It is also automatically rescinded when the State of Emergency is rescinded.
6. The Town Supervisor may extend Local Emergency Orders for periods not to
exceed five (5) days each during the State of Emergency.
7. Local Emergency Orders must be published as soon as practicable in a
newspaper of general circulation and provided to radio and television media for
broadcast.
8. Local Emergency Orders must be executed in triplicate and filed within 72 hours
or as soon as practicable in the Office of the Town Clerk, County Clerk, and the
Office of the Secretary of State.
9. Local Emergency Orders must be re-filed if they are extended.
[35]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
V. Sample Local Emergency Order
Local Emergency Order Evacuating Vulnerable Areas
I, Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury, in accordance with
a declaration of a State of Emergency issued at on ,
(Place) (Time) (Date)
and pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law hereby order the
evacuation of all persons from the following Ward(s)/ District(s):
This evacuation is necessary to protect the public from:
This order is effective immediately and shall apply until removed by order of the Town's
Chief Executive.
Failure to obey this order is a criminal offense.
Signed this (day) of (month), at (time)
in the Town of Queensbury, New York.
Signed:
Name: Title:
Witness: Name:
[361
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
VI. Questions and Answers on issuing Local Emergency Orders
Can anyone issue a Local Emergency Order?
No. Only the Chief Executive of a county, city, town or village may issue a Local
Emergency Order.
What can a local Emergency Order include?
An emergency order can require whatever is necessary to protect life and property or to
bring the emergency situation under control as long as what it is within the constitutional
powers of county government.
Can a Local Emergency Order be issued at any time in an emergency?
No. A Local Emergency Order can be issued only after the Chief Executive declares a
local State of Emergency.
Is it in effect indefinitely?
No. A Local Emergency Order is effective from the time and in the manner prescribed in
the order. It terminates 5 days after issuance, or by recision by the Chief Executive, or a
declaration by the Chief Executive that the State of Emergency no longer exists,
whichever occurs sooner.
Can an order be modified once it's issued?
Yes. A Local Emergency Order may be amended, modified, or rescinded at any time by
the Chief Executive during the State of Emergency.
Can a Local Emergency Order be extended beyond five days?
Yes. The Chief Executive may extend an order for additional periods up to 5 days each
during the local State of Emergency. Each extension must be re-filed.
Must the media be informed?
Yes. The Local Emergency Order must be published as soon as practicable in a
newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the order. It should be
published under the paid legal advertisement section. It must also be provided to radio
and television media for broadcast.
Can a citizen who disobeys an emergency order be arrested?Yes. Any person who
knowingly violates any Local Emergency Order of a Chief Executive issued pursuant to
Section 24 of the Executive Law can be found guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
[37]
TOWN OF QUEENSBUR Y COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
SECTION IV - RECOVERY
A. Damage Assessment
1. The Town will participate in and cooperate with Warren County Office of
Emergency Services, New York State Office of Emergency Management
(NYSOEM and the Federal agencies (DHS/FEMA) in damage assessment
activities.
2. The Town Safety Officer shall coordinate with the County, State and Federal
agencies in developing a Town damage assessment protocol used to coordinate
damage assessment activities in the Town during and following an emergency,
designating a Town official (perhaps the Code Enforcement Officer or Highway
Superintendent) to coordinate with the damage assessment officer from the
County, and maintaining detailed records of emergency expenditures.
3. All Town department and agencies in the Town will cooperate fully with the
County
4. OES, and participate in damage assessment activities, including:
a. Risk Assessment
o Identifying Town agencies, personnel, and resources to assist and
support damage assessment activities
o Identifying non-government groups such as non-profit organizations,
trade organizations and professional people that could provide damage
assessment assistance; i.e. Engineer, building contractor.
o Fostering agreements between Town government and the private
section for technical support
b. Response
o Obtaining and maintaining documents, maps, photos, and videos of
damage
o Reviewing procedures and forms for reporting damage to higher levels
of government
[38]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
c. Recovery
o Selecting personnel to participate in damage assessment survey teams
o Preparing and submitting Request for Public Assistance in applying for
Federal Disaster assistance (if such designation has been made)
o Assigning local representatives who will accompany the County/
State/Federal Survey Team(s)
o Following-up with the County's authorized representative and NYSOEM
submitting proof of insurance, if required
o Preparing and submitting project listing, if small project grant is sought
follow eligibility regarding categorical or flexibly funded grants
o Maintaining accurate and adequate documentation for all costs on each
project observing FEMA time limits for project completion
o Requesting final inspection of completed work, and/or providing
appropriate certificates
o Preparing and submitting final claim for reimbursement
o Assisting with the mandatory state audit consulting with the Governor's
authorized representative for assistance, as needed, if they are present
o Maintaining a detailed and accurate summary of damage suffered and
recovery actions taken
B. Planning for Recovery
1. Recovery includes community development and redevelopment
2. Community development is based on a comprehensive community development
plan (part of the Town's Comprehensive Plan) prepared under the direction of the
Town Board.
3. Following a public hearing process, the Comprehensive Plan is officially adopted
by the Town Board as the policy for the Town.
4. The Town must have public and political support for land use planning and the
corresponding plan implementation tools such as zoning ordinances, subdivision
regulations, private road and driveway regulations, and building codes, and the
Warren County Hazard Mitigation Plan. As a result, by applying these
laws/regulations successfully after a disaster, the Town will have pre-disaster
[39]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
prevention and mitigation capability (with a view towards future
disasters/emergencies).
5. A central focal point on analytical and coordination planning skills, which could
obtain the necessary political leadership and support when needed, is required to
coordinate the programs and agencies necessary to bring about a high quality of
recovery and community redevelopment.
6. A recovery taskforce will be developed by the Town Board with assistance from
the Comprehensive Emergency Planning Committee, and will:
a. Direct the recovery with the assistance of the Town department and
agencies coordinated by the Town's Safety Officer.
b. Prepare a local recovery and redevelopment plan as appropriate, unless
deemed unnecessary pursuant to Section 28-a of the NYS Executive Law.
That recovery and redevelopment plan shall include:
o Replacement, reconstruction, removal, relocation of
damaged/destroyed infrastructures/buildings
o Establishment of priorities for emergency repairs to facilities, buildings,
and infrastructures
o Economic recovery and community development
o New and/or amended zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations,
highway, building and sanitary codes
o Sections which account for and incorporate, to the extent practical,
relevant existing plans and policies
7. Prevention and mitigation measures should be incorporated into all recovery
planning, where possible.
8. Responsibilities for recovery assigned to local governments depend on whether
or not a State disaster emergency has been declared pursuant to Article 2-B of the
NYS Executive Law.
a. if the Governor declares a State disaster emergency, then under Section 28-a,
the Town shall have the following responsibilities: if the town is included in the
declared disaster area, it shall prepare a local recovery and redevelopment
plan, unless the Town Board shall determine that such a plan is unnecessary
and/or impractical.
[40)
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
b. If this scenario arises, all required forms and documentation will be prepared in
conjunction with the Warren County Hazard Mitigation Coordinator and the
Warren County Office of Emergency Services.
C. Reconstruction
1. Reconstruction consists of two phases:
o Phase 1: short-term reconstruction to return vital life support systems
to minimum operating standards.
o Phase 2: long-term reconstruction and development which may
continue for years after a disaster and will implement the official
adopted plans, policies and programs for redevelopment including risk
reduction projects to avoid or reduce the hazards which contributed to
the disaster.
2. Long-term reconstruction and recovery includes activities such as:
o Scheduling planning for redevelopment
o Analyzing existing State and federal programs to determine how they
may be modified or applied to reconstruction
o Conducting public meetings and formal hearings
o Providing temporary housing and facilities
o Providing public assistance
o Coordinating State/Federal recovery assistance
o Monitoring of reconstruction progress
o Preparation of periodic progress reports to be submitted to the Warren
County Office of Emergency Services and to NYSOEM.
o Identifying and prioritizing areas to survey for damage
o Completing project worksheets and maintaining files of those
worksheets
It is essential that, from the outset of emergency response actions, Town response
personnel keep detailed records of all expenditures for: labor used use of owned
[41]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENS/VE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
equipment use of borrowed or rented equipment use of materials from existing stock
contracted se
D. Damage Assessment
Damage assessment will be conducted by County and Town government employees
such as: public works engineers, building inspectors, code enforcement officers and
assessors. They will be assisted by members of non-profit relief organizations such as
the American Red Cross for individual assistance. When necessary, non-government
personnel from the fields of engineering, construction, insurance, property evaluation
and related fields may supplement the effort.
There will be two types of damage assessment: Public Assistance (damage to
public property and the Town infrastructure, e.g. sewage, water supply, roads,
bridges, sanitation and some non - profit; and Individual Assistance (IA) teams (to
assess the impact on individuals & families, agriculture, and the private sector).
Town damage assessment information will be reported to the EOC Manager and to the
Warren County Office of Emergency Services.
1. All damage assessment activities in the disaster area will be coordinated with the
onsite incident commander (when appropriate) the EOC Manager and the Town
official assigned to coordinate damage assessments.
2. The Town official designated to coordinate damage assessment for individual
assistance will provide the following information to complete the Damage
Assessment Report: (Appendix 11)
o Destroyed property
o Property sustaining major damage
o Property sustaining minor damage.
3. That Town official will also provide information on the damage to private property
in dollar loss to the extent not covered by insurance for:
o Homes
[42]
TOWN OF QUEENSBUR Y COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
o Businesses
o Industries
o Utilities
o Hospitals, institutions, and private schools.
4. That Town official will also provide information on the damage to public property
in dollar loss to the extent not covered by insurance for:
o Road systems
o Bridges
o Water control facilities such as dikes, levees, channels
o Public buildings, equipment and vehicles
o Publicly owned utilities
o Parks and recreational facilities
5. Keep track of the cost, in dollar value, for the following:
o Individual assistance in the areas of mass care, housing and individual
family grants;
o Community services provided beyond normal needs;
o Debris clearance and protective measures taken such as pumping,
sand-bagging, construction of warning signs & barricades, emergency
levees, etc.;
o Financing overtime and labor required for emergency operations
The final report will be submitted to the Warren County Office of Emergency Services,
and is required for establishing the eligibility for any State and/or Federal assistance.
Estimation of the information included in the report should be provided to the Warren
County Office of Emergency Services as soon as possible and additional information as
it becomes available. (NOTE: Forms for collecting this information are contained in
NYSOEM's Public Assistance Handbook of Policies and Guidelines for Applicants).
[43]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
E. Reconstruction Operations
Reconstruction operations must conform to existing State/Federal laws and regulations
concerning environmental impact. This would include application at designated historical
sites.
1. Role of the Town Clerk or designee
a. Unless otherwise designated by Warren County, a representative from the
Department of Public Works in cooperation with the Hazard Mitigation
Coordinator will serve as the County's authorized agent in disaster
assistance applications to the respective State and Federal government
agencies.
b. The Town Clerk will serve as the Town's authorized agent, and will work
with the County's representative to:
c. Attend any public assistance applicant briefing conducted by Federal
and/or State Emergency management officials
d. Review NYSOEM's Public Assistance Handbook of Policies and
Guidelines for Applicants
F. Pubic Information on Recovery Assistance
1. Public Information Officers (PIO's) are responsible for making arrangements with
the broadcast and print media in adequately reporting to the public on:
a. What kind of emergency assistance is available to the public
b. Who provides the assistance
c. Who is eligible for assistance
[44]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
d. What kinds of records are needed to document items which are damaged
or destroyed by the disaster
e. What actions to take to apply for assistance
f. Where to apply for assistance
2. The following types of assistance may be available:
a. Food stamps (regular or emergency)
b. Temporary housing (rental, mobile home, motel/hotel)
c. Unemployment assistance and job placement (regular and disaster
unemployment)
d. Veterans benefits
e. Social Security benefits
f. Disaster and emergency loans (Small Business Administration and
Farmers Home Administration)
g. Tax refunds
h. Individual and family grants
i. Legal assistance
3. All the above information will be prepared jointly by the Federal, State, County
and Town PTO's as appropriate and furnished to the broadcast & print media for
timely reporting to the public.
[45]
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT PLAN
Record of Meetings and Revisions
• 7/29/2015-Committee members conducted new Hazard analysis (HAZNI)
• 12/2/2015-Committee members approved plan for 2016 adoption
• 3/9/2016-Table top activity to verify trailer inventory
• 8/24/2016-Committee members conducted new Hazard analysis (HAZM )
• 12/13/2016-Committee members approved plan for 2017 adoption
[46]
Background
On August 24, 2016, (the)Queensbury conducted a hazard analysis using the
automated program, HAZNY(Hazards New York). HAZNY was developed by the American Red
Cross and the New York State Emergency Management Office.
The results of this hazard analysis are presented in this report.
HAZNY and (the) Queensbury
HAZNY is an automated interactive spreadsheet that asks specific questions on
j potential hazards in a community and records and evaluates the responses to these questions.
HAZNY also includes historical and expert data on selected hazards. HAZNY is designed
specifically for groups, rather than individual use. Queensbury assembled a group of local
officials to consider and discuss the questions and issues raised by the HAZNY program.
Representatives from (Enter what agency facilitated the workshop)facilitated the meeting and
recorded the results.
The Results
The Group analyzed hazards potentially affecting (The) Queensbury. HAZNY rated each hazard
based on the Group's assessment and assigned a numerical value.
These values are categorized as follows:
321 to 400 HIGH HAZARD
241 to 320 MODERATELY HIGH HAZARD
161 to 240 MODERATELY LOW HAZARD
44 to 160 LOW HAZARD
The Group rated the 19 hazards as follows:
Hazard Rating
TRANS ACCIDENT 275
SEVERE STORM 266
DAM FAILURE 262
}
FIRE 260
EXTREME TEMPS 256
CYBER SECURITY 240
WINTER STORM(SEVERE) 217
HURRICANE 196
FLOOD 190
TORNADO 189
ICE STORM 180
EPIDEMIC 179
TERRORISM 175
HAZMAT(IN TRANSIT) 174
UTILITY.FAILURE 172
ACT OF VIOLENCE 154
HAZMAT(FIXED SITE) 151
EARTHQUAKE 144
STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE 144
Hazard(s) rated as moderately high:TRANS ACCIDENT, SEVERE STORM, DAM FAILURE, FIRE,
EXTREME TEMPS
TRANS ACCIDENT: 275, Moderately High Hazard
Potential Impact: Several Locations
Cascade Effects: Some Potential
Frequency: A Frequent Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: Less Than One Day
Recovery Time: One to Two Days
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death to Extremely Large Numbers
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
SEVERE STORM: 266, Moderately High Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: A Frequent Event
Onset: Several Hours Warning
Hazard Duration: Less Than One Day
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death Unlikely
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
DAM FAILURE: 262, Moderately High Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: A Rare Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: One Day
Recovery Time: One to Two Weeks
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death to Extremely Large Numbers
• Severe Damage to Private Property
• Severe Structural Damage to Public Facilities
1
FIRE: 260, Moderately High Hazard
Potential Impact: Several Locations
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: A Regular Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: Four days to One Week
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death is Likely, but not in Large Numbers
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
EXTREME TEMPS: 256, Moderately High Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: A Frequent Event
Onset: Several Days Warning
Hazard Duration: Four days to One Week
Recovery Time: Less Than One Day.
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death is Likely, but not in Large Numbers
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
Hazard(s) rated as moderately low: CYBER SECURITY,WINTER STORM (SEVERE), HURRICANE,
FLOOD,TORNADO, ICE STORM, EPIDEMIC,TERRORISM, HAZMAT(IN TRANSIT), UTILITY
FAILURE
CYBER SECURITY: 240, Moderately Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Small Region
Cascade Effects: Some Potential
Frequency: A Regular Event
onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: Two to Three Days
Recovery Time: One to Two Days
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death Unlikely
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
WINTER STORM (SEVERE): 217, Moderately Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
1
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: A Regular Event
Onset: Several Days Warning
Hazard Duration: Two to Three Days
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death is Likely, but not in Large Numbers
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• .Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
HURRICANE: 196, Moderately Low Hazard
l
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: An Infrequent Event
Onset: Several Days Warning
Hazard Duration: Two to Three Days
Recovery Time: One to Two Weeks
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death is Likely, but not in Large Numbers
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
1
FLOOD: 190, Moderately Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Small Region
Cascade Effects: . Highly Likely
Frequency: An Infrequent Event
Onset: Several Hours Warning
Hazard Duration: Two to Three Days
Recovery Time: One to Two Days
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death Unlikely
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
TORNADO: 189, Moderately Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Small Region
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: An Infrequent Event
Onset: Several Hours Warning
Hazard Duration: Less Than One Day
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
Impact:
1
• Serious Injury or Death is Likely, but not in Large Numbers
Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
ICE STORM: 180, Moderately Low.Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: An,Infrequent Event
Onset: One Day Warning
Hazard Duration: Less Than One Day
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death Unlikely
• Moderate Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
EPIDEMIC: 179, Moderately Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: A Rare Event
Onset: More Than One Week Warning
Hazard Duration: More Than One Week
Recovery Time: More Than Two Weeks
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death to Extremely Large Numbers
Little or No Damage to Private Property
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
TERRORISM: 175, Moderately Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Several Locations
Cascade Effects: Some Potential
Frequency: A Rare Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: One Day
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death to Large Numbers
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
HAZMAT(IN TRANSIT): 174, Moderately Low Hazard
t
Potential Impact: Several Locations
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: A Rare Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: Two to Three Days
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death is Likely, but not in Large Numbers
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
• Moderate Structural Damage to Public Facilities
UTILITY FAILURE: 172, Moderately Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: An Infrequent Event
Onset: Several Hours Warning
Hazard Duration: One Day
Recovery Time: Less Than One Day
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death Unlikely
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
l
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
\t
Hazard(s) rated as low:ACT OF VIOLENCE, HAZMAT(FIXED SITE), EARTHQUAKE, STRUCTURAL
COLLAPSE
ACT OF VIOLENCE: 154, Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Several Locations
Cascade Effects: Highly Unlikely
Frequency: A Rare Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: Less Than One Day
Recovery Time: Three Days to One Week
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death to Large Numbers
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
HAZMAT(FIXED SITE): 151, Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Several Locations
Cascade Effects: Highly Likely
Frequency: A Rare Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: One Day
Recovery Time: One to Two Days
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death is Likely, but not in Large Numbers
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
EARTHQUAKE: 144, Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Throughout a Large Region
Cascade Effects: Some Potential
Frequency: A Rare Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: Less Than One Day
Recovery Time: Less Than One Day
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death Unlikely
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE: 144, Low Hazard
Potential Impact: Single Location
Cascade Effects: Highly Unlikely
Frequency: A Rare Event
Onset: No Warning
Hazard Duration: One Day
Recovery Time: One to Two Days
Impact:
• Serious Injury or Death to Large Numbers
• Little or No Damage to Private Property
• Little or No Structural Damage to Public Facilities
TRANS ACCIDENT
DAM FAILURE
FIRE
CYBER SECURITY
TERRORISM
HAZMAT(IN TRANSIT)
ACT OF VIOLENCE
HAZMAT(FIXED SITE)
EARTHQUAKE
'\
`�
/r
1
t
1
,'
j .
STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE
* No warning was selected from the Onset Tab.
777 �
- 77 M=7 7711
TRANS ACCIDENT
SEVERE STORM
EXTREME TEMPS
*A frequent event was selected on frequency Tab.
-, . - • LIM
TRANS ACCIDENT
DAM FAILURE
EPIDEMIC
TERRORISM
ACT OF VIOLENCE
STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE
*Serious injury and death in large or extremely large numbers was selected from the,Impact
Tab.
Possible Mitigation Measures by Hazard
Possible mitigation measures for selected hazards identified throughout New York State.This
list is not exhaustive, but is intended as a guide in the consideration of measures to mitigate the
associated hazards.
Natural Hazards
Hazard: Drought
-Public Awareness
-Retrofit/Upgrade Irrigation System
-Drought Resistant Vegetation
-Drought Preparedness/Planning
-Increase Water Conservation Standards
Hazard. Earthquake
-Planning and Zoning
-Retrofit/Upgrade Critical Facilities
-Seismic Retrofit
-Improve/Upgrade/Enforce Building Codes
l
Hazard: Epidemic/Blight/Infestation
-Public Awareness
-Preventative Actions (Spraying for West Nile Virus/Insect Management)
-Medical Stockpile (Planning and Training)
Hazard: Flood/Ice Jams
-Planning and Zoning
-Stormwater Management
-Warning System
-Post Disaster Code Enforcement
-Major/Minor Structural Flood Control Projects
-Protective Measures for Critical Facilities
-Property Protection
-Protective Measures for Critical Facilities
-Wet/Dry Floodproofing
Hazard: Hurricane/Severe Storm/Tornado
-Public Awareness
-Evacuation Plan
-Warning System
? -Develop/Improve/Enforce Building Codes in Hazard Areas
-Structural Retrofit
-Wind Resistant Design and Construction
Hazard: Ice Storm
-Structural Retrofit
-Redundant Utilities/Communications
-Tree Pruning
-Selective Planting around Utility Lines
-Public Awareness
-Develop/Improve/Enforce Building Codes in Hazard Areas
-Underground Wiring/Utilities
Hazard: Landslide
-Planning and Zoning
-Open Space Preservation
-Relocation of Structures
-Acquisition of Structures (Demolish and Convert to Open Space)
Hazard:Wildfire
-Public Awareness
-Evacuation Plan
-Warning System
-Redundant Utilities/Communications
-Tree Pruning
-Selective Planting/Vegetative Setback around Structures
Hazard:Winter Storm(Severe)
-Public Awareness
-Redundant Utilities/Communications
-Tree Pruning
-Warning System
-Develop/Improve/Enforce Building Codes in Hazard Areas
-Retrofit Critical Structures
-Hazard Resistant Construction
Technological Hazards
Hazard:Air Contamination
-Improve/Upgrade/Enforce Codes for Air Quality Standards
-Retrofit Existing Ventilation Systems
-Incorporate Air Contamination Standards in New Construction
Hazard: Dam Failure
-Warning System
-Public Awareness
-Evacuation Plan
-Inspections
-Dam Maintenance and Upgrades to Increased Safety Standards
Hazard: Explosion
-Retrofit/Upgrade Critical Facilities
-Blast Resistant Construction
-Emergency Evacuation Plan
Hazard: Fire (Structural)
-Develop Codes for Fire Resistant Construction in New Construction
-Improve/Upgrade/Enforce Fire Codes
-Public Awareness
-Retrofit Existing Structures
Hazard: Hazardous Materials Fixed Sites/Radiological Fixed Sites
-Public Awareness
l
-Evacuation Plan
-Warning System
-Retrofit Key Storage and Operational Facilities
-Preparedness and Response Planning
-Isolation of Hazardous Materials
Hazard: Hazardous Materials in Transit/Radiological in Transit/Transportation Accident
-Public Awareness
-Emergency Service Measures (Preparedness and Response Planning)
Hazard:Structural Collapse
-Retrofit/Upgrade Facilities
-Improve/Upgrade/Enforce Codes and Regulations
-Preparedness and Response (Evacuation Plan)
Hazard: Utility Failure
-Public Awareness
-Structural Retrofit
-Redundant Utilities to Support Critical Facilities
-Redundant Communications
i
Hazard:Water Supply Contamination
i
-Public Awareness
-Warning System
-Structural Retrofit
-Implement Procedures for Testing/Sampling of Water Supply
-Land Use Planning and Zoning
Human Caused Hazards
Hazard:Civil Unrest
-Blast Resistant Construction
-Retrofit/Upgrade Lighting
-CCN
-Crowd Control Planning
-Crowd Control Training(Multi Community/Agency Coordination)
Hazard:Terrorism
-Public Awareness
-Evacuation Plan
-Retrofit/Upgrade Critical Facilities
-Blast Resistant Windows
-Access Controls
-Retrofit/Upgrade Ventilation System
-Egress Improvements
-Improved Lighting
-CCTV
-Redundant Communications/Information Technology
-Redundant Utilities to Support Critical Facilities
1
Rating
N N co W A
O O O O O O O O O
.i
�l t
CYBER SECURITY
WINTER STORM (SEVERE)
HURRICANE
i
FLOOD '
TORNADO
a
ICE STORM
EPIDEMIC
TERRORISM -'
HAZMAT (IN TRANSIT)
UTILITY FAILURE
ACT OF VIOLENCE
HAZMAT (FIXED SITE)',
EARTHQUAKE
STRUCTURAL
I
Hazard Analysis Matrix-Queensbury
SCOPE FREQUENCY IMPACT ONSET DURATION
Potential Area Cascade Prrva a Public
Of m a Effect Frecuencv People Pro a Fadli ies Wamino Hazard Recovery
a m a orn o m $ s m d
E x # u E m m E m o r 3 m
w' c m E w m E m m E
i6,
m m m m 0 m
v a. — m 5 rn .� u'I E w m E m @ m m 3 m a 0 m 0 0 3 3
E p E o m mC O m H O pc o m o ~C
C =N G m W N m m Z m m Z :or C N € m f N F N
0 0 € Fo O o s`1 IE o o
mmm = m t QEQ 0 m0 o o m m m m m
Hazard Q N N N S N 2 ¢ _ Q IL 7 m 7 m N 7 ; LL E
TRANS ACCIDENT 275
SEVERE STORM 266
DAM FAILURE 262
FIRE 260
EXTREME TEMPS 256
CYBER SECURITY 240 `
WINTER STORM(SEVERE) 217
HURRICANE 196
FLOOD 190
TORNADO 189
ICE STORM 180 i..
EPIDEMIC 179
TERRORISM 175
HAZMAT IN TRANSIT 174
UTILITY FAILURE 172
ACT OF VIOLENCE 154
HAZMAT(FIXED SITE) 151
EARTHQUAKE 144
STRUCTURAI,COLLAPSE 144 —its
.
High 321-400 Moderately High 241-320 Moderately Low 161-240 Low 44-160