HomeMy WebLinkAbout3693 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. ___-36ci 3
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington accepting and
adopting the 2015 Franklin County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco is part of an interlocal agreement which establishes
Franklin County Emergency Management governed by RCW 38.52.070; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
establishes the framework for an effective system to mitigate emergencies and disasters within
the County and its municipalities;and
WHEREAS, the plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of the City of Pasco in the
event of natural,manmade or technological emergencies or disasters;and
WHEREAS, It is important that the City is able to assist its citizens in the event of
emergencies or disasters; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
1. Accepts and adopts the 2015 Franklin County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
2. Will comply with the sections of the plan that address the responsibility of the City of
Pasco for emergencies or disasters affecting the City.
3. Recognizes that in the event of a major emergency or disaster outside assistance to
the community may take up to 72 hours. The City will prepare itself to operate
independently for up to 72 hours.
4. Will encourage the citizens of the City of Pasco to prepare themselves to survive up
to 72 hours without assistance of the City, County, State or Federal Government.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at its regular meeting this 7th day of
March 2016.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
A ES APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JDebraL.L. Clark, City Clerk L> •B. Kerr, City Attorney