Introduction

Introduction

This Emergency Operations Plan describes the system that will be used to manage the mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural and man-caused disaster emergencies, including oil spills and hazardous substance releases. It is an all-hazard, all-risk plan based on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for comprehensive management of disaster emergency relief forces and disaster emergency operations. This plan predetermines the actions to be taken by government agencies and private organizations in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to reduce the vulnerabilities of people and property from major emergency and/or disaster events. It also establishes effective response capabilities to an actual occurrence of a major emergency and/or disaster events.

The purpose of this Emergency Operations Plan is to focus on preplanning and allow for a graduated or tailored response to a disaster emergency that requires coordination among departments, agencies, and jurisdictions. This EOP will be activated whenever there is a disaster emergency that could significantly threaten human health, property or the environment. Upon determination of an emergency, the designated person responsible for emergency management is authorized to commit the resources necessary to carry out the provisions of this plan.

This EOP is intended to meet disaster emergency planning requirements of all federal, state, Borough, and city agencies and departments having jurisdiction over such matters. It is further intended that this document be used as a reference and training aid for municipal, regional, industry, and other emergency response personnel to ensure efficient and effective response to and management of disaster emergencies.

This plan is considered a living document and should be continuously updated and revised to reflect lessons learned during drills and actual incidents. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough hereby adopts this Emergency Operations Plan by Resolution 08-054.

Resolution text pg. 1 Resolution text pg. 2

Plan Organization

This Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is divided into sections, each of which exists as a separate electronic file. The entire plan is available on the Borough website at http://www.matsugov.us/des in the documents tab. Paper copies are also available through the Mat-Su Borough Department of Emergency Services.

  • Introduction
  • Part 1: Basic Plan
  • Part 2: Hazard-Specific Response Checklists
  • Part 3: Procedural Annexes (Intro)
    • Annex A: Alert and Evacuation
    • Annex B: Plan Activation and Disaster Declaration
    • Annex C: Incident Management Team
    • Annex D: Emergency Operations Center
    • Annex E: Communications and Public Information
    • Annex F: Resource Management
    • Annex G: Sheltering and Congregate Care
    • Annex H: Public Health and Multi-casualty Incidents
    • Annex I: Oil and Hazardous Materials Spills
    • Annex J: Terrorism and WMD Incidents
    • Annex K: Disaster Recovery
    • Annex L: Pandemic Influenza Plan
  • Part 4: Resource Manual
  • Part 5: Appendices
    • Appendix A: Forms
    • Appendix B: Acronyms
    • Appendix C: Glossary
    • Appendix D: Agency Directory
    • Appendix E: Maps
    • Appendix F: Evacuation Planning Information

Plan Development

Plan Development
This plan was revised in 2008 through a consensus-based work group process led by the Mat-Su Borough Department of Emergency Services and including representatives of Mat-Su Borough agencies, local cities, state and federal agencies with emergency response roles, and local agencies and organizations. Work group participants included the following:

Mat-Su Borough EOP Plan

Revision/Update Work Group Participants (2008)

NameOrganization
Alan Wien Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
David Kang Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Kim Pontbriand Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
George Coyle Alaska Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Jane Conard Alaska Division of Public Health and Mat-Su LEPC
Sarah Sanderlin Alaska Division of Public Health and Mat-Su LEPC Chairperson
Ken Bullman Alaska Division of Forestry
Kurt Soeder Alaska Native Medical Center and Mat-Su LEPC
Lt. Randal Hahn Alaska State Troopers and Mat-Su LEPC
Marc Peterson Alaska Railroad
Nancy Hall American Red Cross and Mat-Su LEPC
John Rhyshek City of Houston Fire and Police Department
Jonathan Owen City of Palmer Public Safety Department and Mat-Su LEPC
Dianne Keller City of Wasilla, Mayor
Angela Long City of Wasilla Public Safety Department and Mat-Su LEPC
Lt. Craig Robinson City of Wasilla Public Safety Department
Bruce Urban City of Wasilla Multi-Use Sports Complex
Dan Deedy ENSTAR Natural Gas Utility and Mat-Su LEPC
Lou Friend MASCOT Transit and Mat-Su LEPC
Charlie Elliot Matanuska Amateur Radio Assn.
Mark Whisenhunt Mat-Su Borough Animal Care and Control
Tyrone Hodge Mat-Su Borough Assistant Comptroller
Beatrice Adler Mat-Su Borough Department of Emergency Services and Mat-Su LEPC
Mike Gibson Mat-Su Borough Department of Emergency Services
Bill Mackreth Mat-Su Borough EMS Advisory Board
Dennis Brodigan Mat-Su Borough, Director, Department of Emergency Services
Clint Vardeman Mat-Su Borough Deputy Director, Department of Emergency Services
Tom Smayda Mat-Su Borough Emergency Manager
Johnny Murdock Mat-Su Borough Department of Emergency Services
Cheyenne Heindel Mat-Su Borough Finance Department
Michael Keenan Mat-Su Central Mat-Su Fire Department
Don Tanner Matanuska Electric Association
Christine O'Connor Matanuska Telephone Association, Inc.
Patty Sullivan Mat-Su Borough Public Affairs
Russ Kraft Mat-Su Borough Procurement Officer
Scott Simmons Mat-Su Borough School District and Mat-Su LEPC
Rocky Jones Mat-Su Fire Chiefs Association
Sandra Porter Mat-Su Regional Medical Center and Mat-Su LEPC
Paul Mitchell Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Sam Albanese National Weather Service
Elise DeCola Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC (contractor)
Tim Robertson Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC (contractor)

Plan Updates and Changes

Plan Updates and Changes
It is intended for this Emergency Operations Plan to be placed in three-ring binders to facilitate making changes and updating the plan. Each page of the Plan has a date in the footer. When any page is revised or added, a revision number should be added next to the date. As changes are received they will be documented on the log below and pertinent pages changed in the Plan.

DateSectionPagesExplanation of Changes

7/31/08

Rev. #1

1

p.2, para.1

Change "consists of four parts" to "consists of five parts".

7/31/08

Rev. #2

1

11, para. 5

Added "Palmer airport is owned, operated, and maintained by the city of Palmer.

Deleted "each has a municipal airport".

Added "Wasilla, Talkeetna, Willow, and Big Lake Airports are owned, operated, and maintained by the State of Alaska. None have regular flights."

7/31/08

Rev. #3

4

p.13, para. 1

Deleted 950 N. Knik St., 373-9074, 373-9051

Added 1800 E. Parks Hwy, ph 352-5401, fax 373-7839

7/31/08

Rev.#4

4

p. 26, para. 1

Added "The MSB Regional Aviation System Plan contains a comprehensive list of airstrips."

10-30-08

Rev. #5

Appendix A

p. 1 - 12

Replace 3 local disaster declaration forms on pages 4-9 with 2 updated versions. Delete local declaration on page 8. Adjust page numbers accordingly.

10-30-08

Rev. #6

Annex A

A-15, para. 2

Change "12,000 students" to "16,000 students".

10-30-08

Rev. #7

Annex G

G-17, para. 5

Change Matsu-Borough School District phone # from 746-4263 to 761-4055; Insurance/Risk Manager.

10-30-08

Rev. #8

4

p. 30-31

Removed all fax #'s. Added APRN Public Radio. Added KNBA FM. Added Pioneer Press and Talkeetna Good Times. Added Tyonek Native Corporation. Updated all phone numbers and contact info.

5-2010

All Sections

  

All phone numbers, names, web sites, and email addresses updated

5-2010

Part 1

1-36

Exercise log updated

5-2010

Annex E

E6-E19

Frequency list updated

5-2010

Annex L

All

Annex L added

5-2010

Appendix E

All

Maps removed and can be found in Part 1

Plan Distribution List

Plan Distribution List

Control numberPlan HolderTitleAgency
1 John Duffy Manager Mat-Su Borough
2 Elizabeth Gray Assistant Manager Mat-Su Borough
3 Clint Vardeman Deputy Director, Dept. of Emergency Services Mat-Su Borough
4 Tom Smayda Emergency Manager Mat-Su Borough
5 Johnny Murdock Plans Section Chief Mat-Su Borough
6 James Steele Chief, Central Mat-Su Fire Dept. Mat-Su Borough
7 Michael Keenan Asst. Chief, Central Mat-Su Fire Dept. Mat-Su Borough
8 Patty Sullivan Director, Public Affairs Mat-Su Borough
9 Tammy Clayton Director, Finance Dept. Mat-Su Borough
10 Cheyenne Heindel Financial Analyst Mat-Su Borough
11 Russ Krafft Purchasing Officer Mat-Su Borough
12 Shaune O'Neil Director, Planning Dept. Mat-Su Borough
13 Nicholas Spiropoulos Attorney Mat-Su Borough
14 Christine Nelson Director, Dept. of Public 'Works Mat-Su Borough
15   Director, Community Development Mat-Su Borough
16 Dave Hanson Director, Economic Development Mat-Su Borough
17 David Heier Chief, Land & Resource Management Mat-Su Borough
18 Marc Van Dongen Director, Port Mat-Su Borough
19   Human Resource Manager Mat-Su Borough
20 John Combs Mayor, City of Palmer City of Palmer
21 Bill Allen Manager, City of Palmer City of Palmer
22 Jonathon Owen Director, Palmer Dept. of Public Safety City of Palmer
23 Sandra Garley Plans Section Chief City of Palmer
24 Vern Rupright Mayor, City of Wasilla City of Wasilla
25   Police Chief, City of Wasilla City of Wasilla
26 Roger Purcell Mayor, City of Houston City of Houston
27 Dan Deedy Enstar Rep. Private
28 Don Tanner Matanuska Electric Association Rep. Private
29 Christine O'Connor Matanuska Telephone Association Rep. Private
30 Matt Kelzenberg Alaska Railroad Private
31 Paul Mitchell Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Private
32 Nancy Hall American Red Cross Rep. NGO
33 Dennis Casanovas Alaska State Troopers Mat-Su West State
34 Jeff Laughlin Alaska State Troopers-Detachment B State
35 Sarah Sanderlin Chair, Mat-Su LEPC LEPC/DHSS
36 Ken Slauson Mat-Su LEPC/ Mat-Su HAM radio Rep. LEPC/HAM
37 FieldComm 1   Mat-Su Borough
38 EOC Mat-Su Borough Emergency Operations Center Mat-Su Borough
39 EOC Mat-Su Borough Emergency Operations Center Mat-Su Borough
40      
41 Susan Taylor Insurance-Risk Manager Mat-Su School District
42 Carl Hereford Communications Manager Mat-Su Borough
43 Talis Colberg Mayor Mat-Su Borough
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e-copy Diane Simkins Executive Assistant Mat-Su Borough
e-copy Dennis Brodigan Director, Dept. of Emergency Services Mat-Su Borough
e-copy Shannon Post Chief Information Officer Mat-Su Borough
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