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Report regarding a resolution approving the Updated San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Services Council Joint Powers Agreement, allowing the City of South San Francisco to continue partnering with the County of San Mateo's Department of Emergency Management and engage in operational area planning with respect to all phases of emergency management including: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. (Matt Samson, Fire Chief)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Updated San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Services Council Joint Powers Agreement, allowing the City of South San Francisco to continue partnering with the County of San Mateo's Department of Emergency Management and engage in operational area planning with respect to all phases of emergency management including: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of South San Francisco is a signatory agency to the San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Services Council Joint Powers Agreement (agreement) last updated on October 17, 2014. The San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Services Council (ESC) is comprised of all local governments in the County, including special districts, unincorporated areas, and non-governmental entities. ESC's collective goal is to provide coordinated plans for the protection of people and property based on all phases of emergency management including: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. The ESC also serves to support public information sharing, emergency notification/alert and warning, and provides ongoing funding for the County's hazardous materials emergency response program.
The ESC is supported by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) through the development of regional emergency planning, emergency response support, public information sharing, emergency response training and ex...
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