HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-009 Adopting the City of Arlington Comprehensive Emergency Management AnnexRESOLUTION NO. 2026-009
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF ARLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ANNEX TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, all people and property within City of Arlington are at risk to a wide range of natural,
technological, and human -caused hazards, and
WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative Code require a
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be in place to address local emergency operations; and
WHEREAS, when an incident occurs; local response agencies will use the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) to plan, train, exercise and respond in a coordinated manner to protect
people and natural resources; and to minimize property damage within the community; and
WHEREAS, this Annex to the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
(CEMP) coordinates the response of emergency personnel and supporting services of all City of Arlington
agencies in the event of an emergency or disaster and during the aftermath thereof; and
WHEREAS, named organizations have the responsibility to prepare and maintain standard
operating procedures and commit to the training and exercises required to support this Annex and the
Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned, by virtue of the power and authority vested in us by the
laws of this State do hereby adopt the City of Arlington Annex to the Snohomish County Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan, dated August 3, 2026. This Annex can be put into action by the
undersigned.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Arlington this 3rd day of August, 2026.
/Ck ARLINGTON
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D anney, Mayo
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Oskar Rey, City Attorney
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CITYOFARLINGTON
CEMPANNEX
This Annex is a part of the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP) and provides specific information for City of Arlington.
Promulgation Date:
August 3, 2026
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Contents
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Promulgation................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Forward................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Approval and Implementation..................................................................................................... 6
2. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Purpose........................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Scope............................................................................................................................................7
3. Situation................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Jurisdiction Profile and Demographics......................................................................................... 8
3.2 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment(HIRA).......................................................................
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3.3 Economy....................................................................................................................................
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3.4 Government Structure...............................................................................................................13
3.5 Operations.................................................................................................................................
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3.6 Whole Community.....................................................................................................................
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3.7 Planning Assumptions................................................................................................................14
4. Organization, Roles, and Responsibilities............................................................................................
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4.1 Responsibilities and Tasks by Phase...........................................................................................15
4.2 Support Agency Responsibilities and Tasks................................................................................
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4.3 Direction, Control, and Coordination.........................................................................................
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5. Information Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination..........................................................................
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5.1 Essential Elements of Information.............................................................................................
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5.2 Component Analysis..................................................................................................................43
6. Concept of Operations........................................................................................................................
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6.1 Disaster Authorities and Plans.............•.....................................................................................
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6.2 Authority to Activate..................................................................................................................
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7. Administration, Documentation, and Resourcing...............................................................................
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7.1 Administration...........................................................................................................................
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7.2 Documentation..........................................................................................................................
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7.3 After -Action Report....................................................................................................................
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7.4 Resources Assessment Section..................................................................................................
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8. Annex Development, Training, Exercise, and Maintenance................................................................
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9. Authorities, References, and Attachments.........................................................................................
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9.1 Authorities.................................................................................................................................
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9.2 References................................................................................................................................. 63
9.3 Attachments...............................................................................................................................63
10. Terms and Definitions..................................................................................................................... 82
11. Record of Revision and Exercises.................................................................................................... 84
12. Record of Distribution.................................................................................................................... 85
Appendix A - City Infrastructure Information
Appendix 13- Flood Declaration of Emergency Template
Appendix C- City Wide Snow Event Emergency Declaration Template
Appendix D - Facility List
Appendix E - Vehicle and Equipment List
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City of Arlington August 3. 2026
Promulgation Memorandum
City of Arlington Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex
To All Recipients:
With this notice, I officially promulgate the City of Arlington Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan Annex (CEMP Annex) dated August 3, 2026.
This plan is effective immediately and replaces all previous versions. The CEMP Annex represents the
framework for City disaster prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery activities. The
CEMP Annex details authorities, functions, and responsibilities to establish a cooperative plan of action
between City departments, divisions, and other public and private entities before, during, and after a
disaster. The CEMP Annex supports National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance
requirements and utilizes the NIMS Incident Command System (ICS). This plan was prepared in
accordance with guidance from the National Response Framework, the NIMS guidance, the Washington
State CEMP, and the Snohomish County CEMP.
The plan development process was designed to assure CEMP Annex compatibility with the precepts of
modern emergency management, the current applicable laws, and the organizational structure of the
City of Arlington.
Department Directors are reminded of their responsibilities concerning emergency management,
specifically to support and participate on assigned committees, attend training sessions, offer updates to
the CEMP Annex as necessary, and maintain internal department disaster plans that allow for
continuation of services during and following a disaster or significant event. All City of Arlington Line of
Succession personnel, Department Directors, and other key staff should review this document and
become familiar with their responsibilities.
I, Don Vanney, Mayor of Arlington, do hereby promulgate the attached City of Arlington Comprehensive
Em e y Management Plan Annex.
Don Vanney, Mayor
City of Arlington
1. Forward
1.1 Approval and Implementation
August 3. 2026
The City of Arlington's CEMP Annex establishes an all -hazards approach to enhance the City of
Arlington's ability to manage emergencies and disasters. It defines how emergency management
will be coordinated within the City of Arlington in order to save lives; protect public health,
safety, property, the economy, and the environment; and foster a return to a normal way of life.
It does this by:
• Identifying how organizations within the City of Arlington coordinate to prepare for and
mitigate against hazards of all kinds.
• Assigning responsibilities to organizations and individuals during emergencies that
exceed the routine capability of any one agency.
• Setting forth lines of authority and organizational relationships.
• Describing how multi -agency actions will be coordinated.
• Identifying personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources available
within the City of Arlington or by agreement with other jurisdictions.
This Annex was developed through collaborative efforts of the City of Arlington's departments,
public safety agencies, community partners, and Snohomish County Department of Emergency
Management (DEM). This Annex applies to emergency management activities coordinated by
City of Arlington.
This version dated August 3, 2026 supersedes all previous editions.
City of Arlington
2. Introduction
2.1 Purpose
Aueust 3, 2026
This Annex ("Annex") is an all -hazards annex to the Snohomish County ("County")
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for the City of Arlington. The Annex
describes how the City of Arlington's preparedness, response, and recovery activities are
coordinated. The Annex may be applied to any incident, natural or human caused, that involves
the response of multiple departments or agencies outside the scope of normal operations or has
the potential to exceed normal capabilities.
The Annex describes how the City of Arlington:
• Plans, trains, and exercises in preparation for disasters and emergencies.
• Partners with external stakeholders and community members to take an all -hazards,
whole community approach to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and
recovery.
• Identifies and implements mitigation strategies that reduce vulnerability to hazards.
• Establishes and enacts lines of authority and partnerships to execute tasks and
responsibilities.
• Clarifies functions and responsibilities of participating and cooperating departments,
agencies, municipalities, organizations, and individuals.
• Develops processes to effectively return the City of Arlington to normal as soon as
possible.
2.2 Scope
This Annex coordinates prevention, response, and recovery efforts to disasters and emergencies
impacting the incorporated area of City of Arlington. As an annex to Snohomish County's CEMP,
the Annex also describes the coordination between City of Arlington and Snohomish County
through the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and the County's Emergency
Operations Center (EOC).
Each department and responsible entity identified in this Annex will use the annex and the
County's CEMP as the basis for development and implementation of plans, policies, procedures,
and guides to direct response and recovery in the event of a disaster or emergency to the City of
Arlington.
City of Arlington
3. Situation
3.1 Jurisdiction Profile and Demographics
Auaust 3. 2026
The City of Arlington is located in northern Snohomish County where the North Fork and South
Fork of the Stillaguamish River meet. As of 2023, the incorporated boundary of Arlington
encompasses a total of 9.97 square miles (6,380 acres), but the service area of the City extends
beyond that boundary. The largest land use within the City is residential properties followed by
industrial and commercial zoned with The Arlington Airport making up the fourth largest land
use within the City. The southern boundary of the City's limits abuts the northern boundary of
the City of Marysville, and the majority of the land around this area is industrial and
manufacturing land uses and is referred to as the Cascade Industrial Center (CIC). The City is
bounded by unincorporated Snohomish County on the west, north, and east city limits. The
majority of uses surrounding the City consists of agricultural and rural residential lands. The
Stillaguamish Tribe's reservation lands dots various areas north of the City, all within three miles
of the City limits.
For more specific information about the demographics and services the City Provides please see
Appendix A —City Infrastructure Information.
3.2 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
The Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is published separately, and the
accompanying risk assessment provides information on potential natural, technological, and
human caused hazards throughout the County. The dynamic and cascading variables of a
disaster may alter this assessment.
The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) identifies Snohomish County's hazards and
their potential and estimated consequences (including impacts to residents, buildings and
infrastructure, the economy, and the natural environment.) The HIRA identifies those hazards
the County is at risk from as the basis for an all -hazards approach to preparedness, mitigation,
response, and recovery. The table below is the ranking of the 13 hazards, from highest to lowest,
that City of Arlington faces. For more information on each hazard, please refer to the City of
Arlington's Annex in the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
City of Arlington
August 3. 2026
ExposureRanked Hazards Local Description of
Arlington is exposed to several earthquake faults and had been
Earthquake & Tsunami identified under both the Cascadia Subduction Zone and Southern
Whidbey Island Fault Zones to experience "Very Strong Shaking" in
large earthquake scenarios. Impacts to infrastructure, housing, power
outages, dam failures and mass casualties could happen. Areas around
Arlington have been identified as highly susceptible to liquefaction
from an earthquake. Arlington has been identified as having five
population islands, if roadways and bridges are not passable.
The inland routes fortsunamis from an earthquake are likely not able
to reach City limits. Though the Stillaguamish River may experience a
backflow from a tsunami.
Cascading impacts include supply chain disruption, inability for workers
to get to work, debris management, power supply disruption,
sheltering needs, rail line and airport runway repairs, medical facility
overwhelm or incapacity.
Within Arlington City limits, the potential for landslides is low with
Mass Earth Movement possible loss of homes, transportation access and debris.
The areas outside of the City limits along the Stillaguamish River have
higher potential for mass earth movement and the cascading impacts
of an event along that waterway could create flooding and debris flows
downstream to the City. Transportation routes along the roads to the
east and evacuation routes could be blocked during such an event. The
Oso Landslide of 2014 is an example of a mass earth movement and its
impacts.
Glacier Peak volcano is the closest volcano to Arlington and poses a
Volcano moderate risk of lahar flows along the Stillaguamish River, if an
eruption were to occur. Flooding, infrastructure damage (water,
wastewater, bridges, roadways), property damage, loss of life for both
human and livestock. Depending on how an ash cloud forms or falls
the City could experience fallout.
The City also could be impacted by othervolcanoes in the Cascade
range from ash fallout and experience transportation impacts
The City and its waterways are not directly impacted by any large dams
Dam Failure or any large dam failures, but smaller dams in the area could have local
impacts of flooding, debris management and blocked roadways if their
structures are compromised. Rainbow Springs Dam, Hilltop Waterski
Pond, Sisco Heights Dam, Rio Mount Dam and Firnstahl Dam are
smaller local dams that could have some local impacts.
Cascading impacts of outside dam failures would be mostly
transportation, displaced persons and possible supply chain issues.
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The Stillaguamish River flowing through Arlington poses the biggest
Flood
risk of flooding and annually impacts to property, transportation and
businesses are experienced. Much of the City lies within the 100- and
500-year floodplain. The water and wastewater facilities lie within the
floodplain boundary which creates an added vulnerability in a large
catastrophic flood. Agricultural land could be inundated, impacting
crops and livestock. Damage to bridges and roadways could impair
access for food, medical assistance or work for some residents in
population islands.
Cascading impacts of outside flooding could be transportation, supply
chain disruption and sheltering needs.
Highway 530, 531 and Highway 9 run through the main part of
Hazardous Materials
Arlington and transportation of hazardous materials along these
corridors creates an exposure forthe City. Burlington Northern Santa
Fe (BNSF) railroad also runs through Arlington posing risks of
hazardous material spills. Populations along these corridors and the
waterways are vulnerable to spills, fumes and fire. Within City limits
there are industrial facilities within identified as those who deal with
toxins . Exposure includes identification of toxins and notification to
residents for evacuation or sheltering in place and water source
contamination.
Cascading impacts include clean-up and disposal of material, water
and soil quality and remediation, relocation of residents, returning
public trust and possible lawsuits.
Wildfire provides a moderate potential risk for Arlington with the City
Wildfire
bounded on two sides by forestland and the others by farming or open
land. Annually the City experiences small brush fires due to dry
weather conditions and in more recent years have experienced smoke
from wildfires around the State. Exposures include loss of property,
loss of life, evacuations, air quality, power shutoffs and possible
damage to utility infrastructure.
Cascading impacts of wildfire in the general area include burn scar
impacts (loss of soil, flash flood), long term sheltering, transportation
disruption, air quality and power grid damage.
The City of Arlington's population size, airport and computerized utility
Cybersecurity
infrastructure create a high risk for cybersecurity threats. The general
public and local businesses also experience a moderate risk of cyber-
attacks due to the frequency of the attacks and education of vulnerable
populations.
Exposures include loss of economy, public trust, service disruptions
and impacts of any data breaches.
Disease outbreaks are a likely hazard for the City of Arlington due to
Disease Outbreak
the lower population and the stress on the local health care facilities.
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Exposures include disruption of economy, supply shortages, hospitals
and clinic overrun and staffing shortages.
Cascading impacts include school closures, long term health impacts,
public trust, quarantining measures and supply chain disruptions.
Active assailant risks are low for the City, but due to the Highway 530
Active Assailant
and Highway 9 corridors running through the City, the potential for
criminal activity from other areas to move into and through the City is
increased. The possibilities of mass casualties, school lockdowns, road
closure, traffic control, limited medical response and hospital
capabilities are exposures.
Cascading impacts could include disruption in business and daily
activities, reduced visitor numbers, business interruption and erosion
of public trust.
Severe weather events pose a moderate risk to the City and its
Severe Weather Events
residents due to the highways and waterways running through the City.
The topography of the area creates susceptible areas for flooding from
heavy rains or snow and wind tunnels from windstorms. Property
damage from these events is the highest risk. Other risks are
infrastructure damage, blocked roadways, power outages, and
damaged residents and businesses.
Cascading impacts could include loss of recreation areas,
transportation disruption, increase demand for mutual aid, debris
removal and long-term power outage disruptions.
Due to the location of the Arlington Airport, the City is at moderate risk
Aircraft Accident
of aircraft accidents over other cities without airports. Most of the
aircraft to and from the airport are small personal airplanes and
helicopters. The Arlington Airport is large enough to land commercial
airplanes and with the proximity of the City to Paine Field in Everett
there is the possibility of a large plane being re-routed to Arlington and
this could pose additional risk.
Cascading impacts from an aircraft accident in the nearby area could
impact transportation, stress on public safety response, power outages
and possibilities of fires or hazardous material exposures.
Extreme heat and drought pose a low risk for the City and its residents.
Extreme Heat & Drought
The location and topography of Arlington alleviate some of the higher
temperature risks. With over a third of the population children and
elderly listed as vulnerable to heat, specific populations could be
impacted. Also, when the temperatures soar, visitors to the waterways
increases, adding to the population and risk impact.
Cascading impacts of extreme heat and drought could be fires and
power outages. Fires pose health, property and safety risks and power
outages could impact cooling systems for residents and impact those
who rely on electricity for regular medical care.
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3.3 Economy
August 3. 2026
Much of Arlington's footprint resides within what is identified as the Cascade Industrial Center
Arlington's economy has a global reach. With diverse and robust manufacturing and industrial
clusters, as well as economic interests, Arlington's economy provides a sustainable employment
base, allowing residents the opportunity to live, learn, work, and play in the same community.
Maintaining diverse employment sectors has allowed Arlington to weather economic
downturns. and vibrancy.
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Inflow and outflow job counts in the City limits are as follows from 2023 reports:
Employed in the City limits but living outside the area—10,068 persons- 87.5%
Employed and living in the City limits - 1,432 persons 12.5%
Living in the City limits but employed outside 8,901 persons — 86.1%
Living and employed in the City limits 1,432 persons-13.9%
Summer events in the City center draw large crowds (500 to 1,000 visitors) throughout the
summer months and the annual Darrington Bluegrass Festival draws 1,500 participants
most moving through Highway 530. The Amazon Fulfilment center employs about 1,000
persons with many commuting in and out of the City. The new Snohomish County PUD
Operations Center building will house a 35 lithium -ion battery storage system.
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3.4 Government Structure
Aueust 3, 2026
The City of Arlington operates under a Mayor -Council form of government. The Mayor serves as
the Chief Executive Officer of the city. The City Administrator, under the Mayor's direction,
oversees all city operations, implements policy direction established by the Mayor and City
Council, and manages the daily operations of the city to ensure city services are effectively and
efficiently provided. The City Administrator serves as chief advisorto the Mayor and City Council,
makes reports and recommendations to the City Council, and ensures implementation of city
policies. The City Departments include Administration, Finance, Police, Information Technology,
Maintenance and Operations, Community and Economic Development, Airport and Public
Works. Services provided by the City include a water and wastewater services along with
multiple parks and a vibrant engagement program.
3.5 Operations
The City of Arlington's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) structure will follow a hybrid
departmental style structure if full operations are required. Due to the lack of depth of
personnel resources to staff a full EOC, the City may request assistance from Snohomish County
DEM for Planning and Logistics. Finance, Operations, and Joint Information Center (JIC)
functions within the EOC will be staffed by City personnel. Public Works, Maintenance and
Operations, Airport, Police and IT Departments will function as normal and report up through
the EOC. An Emergency Operations Plan is being created for the entire City with a planned
completion in 2027. The Airport has filed and maintains an active Emergency Operations Plan
and updates it regularly. Department liaisons will coordinate with EOC staff to provide updates,
and the EOC staff will coordinate with the County for situational awareness.
3.6 Whole Community
The whole community approach to emergency management refers to a commitment to
incorporating participation and input from partners in the private and nonprofit sectors,
including non -governmental organizations and the public into emergency preparedness
activities. The importance of the whole community in emergency management planning is that
individuals, families, businesses, government, nonprofit and faith -based organizations come
togetherto prepare for disasters and represent the needs of their respective communities. This
includes those with limited English proficiency, access and functional needs, aging populations,
children, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. This Annex endeavors to engage the
whole community during the planning process.
Whole community also includes a determination of the best ways to organize and strengthen
resources, capacities, and interests. Engaging in whole community emergency management
planning builds a more effective path to societal security and resilience. This Annex supports the
following whole community principles:
• Understand and meet the needs of the entire community, including people with
disabilities and those with other access and functional needs.
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• Engage and empower all parts of the community to assist in all phases of the
disaster cycle, including those who do not speak English as a primary or native
language.
• Strengthen activities that work well daily to be leveraged in a disaster response.
In keeping with the whole community approach, this Annex was developed with the guidance of
representatives from City of Arlington's City/Town departments, law enforcement, fire services,
emergency management, the access and functional needs communities, and various other
stakeholders.
3.7 Planning Assumptions
The following assumptions apply to this Annex:
• Local authorities maintain operational control and responsibility for emergency
management activities within their jurisdiction, unless otherwise superseded by
statute or delegation of authority.
• Some emergencies or disasters will occur with enough warning that appropriate
notification can be achieved to ensure some level of preparation. Other situations
will occur with no advanced warning.
• Priority of response and recovery will be to protect life, property, the environment,
and the economy.
• An incident may overwhelm the capabilities of the jurisdiction or the County to
provide prompt and effective emergency response and recovery.
• If the situation is beyond the response or recovery capabilities of the jurisdiction or
county department, then the jurisdiction, county department, or outside agency
will request activation of the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) who, as
available and appropriate, will coordinate with other city, town, tribal, county,
State, and Federal emergency management agencies and responders.
• Response and recovery are best coordinated at the lowest level of government.
• Infrastructure damage after a major disaster could cut parts of the county off from
assistance. County residents, businesses, and industries need to be prepared to be
self-sufficient following a disaster for a minimum of fourteen days.
• Communications systems may be overloaded and/or suffer physical disruption
from incident damage and/or loss of staff.
• Emergency personnel may be casualties of the incident, preventing them from
performing their assigned emergency duties.
• Separate or cascading incidents may complicate response and recovery operations.
• Survivors may be in life-threating situations requiring immediate rescue and
medical care. Resources for these rescues may not be available.
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• Damage to lifeline infrastructure such as roads, rail, air transportation facilities,
ports, seaport terminals, communications systems, and utilities (water, power, gas)
may hinder emergency response efforts, as well as impact normal distribution of
public/private resources (food, fuel, water, etc.).
• The County may be unable to satisfy all emergency resource requests during an
emergency or disaster. The arrival of state and/or federal assistance may be
delayed dependent upon the magnitude of the disaster.
• Emergency management activities are accomplished usingthe National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
• Before requesting EOC resources, normal operational and mutual aid requests
must be exhausted or are forecasted to be exhausted.
• The Annex and activities will align with State and Federal plans unless they inhibit
the response and recovery efforts of activities at the local level.
• Department and agency supporting plans and procedures are updated and
maintained by responsible parties but align with this Annex.
• The Annex may not cover all aspects of every disaster but provides a framework
response to all hazards.
• Vulnerable populations (including but not limited to those who may have special
health or medical conditions, disabilities, access and functional needs, limited
English proficiency, children, or those that may be experiencing homelessness)
have unique needs and may require additional assistance before, during, and after
disaster.
• Mitigation activities conducted prior to an emergency or disaster may reduce loss
of life, injuries, and damage.
4. Organization, Roles, and Responsibilities
4.1 Responsibilities and Tasks by Phase
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• Provide visible leadership to the community and interact with the
media through the Joint Information System.
• Request assistance from Snohomish County DEM, including the Joint
Information Center, if necessary.
• Execute emergency activities authorized by City Code.
• Carry out the duties of the Office of the Mayor.
• Maintain continuity of government.
• Request activation of, attend, or assign designee to, the Countywide
Policy Group, to discuss multi -jurisdictional coordination of policy
changes during a disaster that require broad input and coordination.
• Temporarily re -assign function of city departments and personnel when
necessary to facilitate emergency services.
• Provide policy direction for possible permitting or planning direction to
Recovery
assist with the recovery process
* Provide guidance of priorities for services recovery for each department
• Provide policy direction through the MAC group.
Emergency
. Support JIC delivery and dissemination of information along EOC Plan
Operations Center
Guidelines
[Phase of Emerg6ncy
• Maintain continuity of government
Citylof Arlington Councit
Management
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
Preparedness
emergency operations.
• Understand policy role of the Councilmembers.
• Maintain continuity of government.
Response
• Establish policy
• Adopt and enact ordinances/resolutions and appropriate revenue to
meet community needs.
• Provide forthe continuity of the legislative branch and temporarilyfill
any vacancy of elected position(s) by appointment.
• Conduct public hearings and take action to assist in informing the public
and to identify emergency needs.
• Provide policy direction for possible permitting or planning direction to
Recovery
assist with the recovery process
• Provide guidance of priorities for services recovery for each department
• Provide policy direction and guidance on issues such as permitting or
Emergency planning direction through the MAC group.
Operations Center
Phase of Emergency City of Arlington City Administrator
Management
Preparedness • Coordinate local resources to address all phases of emergency
management, for all potential hazards.
• Coordinate and implement memorandums of understanding with
business entities for resources and support
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• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Support and encourage City wide training and exercises for emergency
plans
Response
• Proclaim a local emergency
• Designate the role of Emergency Manager, if the primary position is
unable to fill that role.
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
emergency management responsibilities
• Maintain Continuity of Operations
• Advise the Policy Group as to actions to be taken, policies to consider,
ordinances or resolutions to create or adjust depending on the event
• Coordinate and assign the allocation of personnel
Recovery
• Provide guidance of priorities for services recovery for each department
• Provide guidance and updates on recovery efforts and priority changes
Emergency • Perform the role of Emergency Manager of the EOC if needed
Operations Center . Act as the Liaison between the Incident Command, EOC and Policy
Group
• Provide guidance on actions within the Continuity of Governance and
Continuity of Operations Plans
• Human Resources Director is designated Emergency Manager for the
Preparedness City, but the position may be filled by a designation of the Mayor or City
Administrator as appropriate for the emergency.
• Designate local responsibility for updating this Annex.
• Coordinate emergency management program training and drills
• Coordinate activities of local agencies in preparing and responding to
disasters.
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Communicate training needs of the jurisdiction to Snohomish County
DEM for inclusion in the countywide Integrated Preparedness Plan.
• Attend DEM quarterly EOCtrainings to maintain EOC skills.
• Advise city departments on emergency planning and coordinate
interdepartmental activities
• Prepare, monitorand maintain city's Hazard Mitigation Plan and
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Prepare,'monitor and maintain city's Continuity of Governance and
Continuity of Operations Plans
• Equip, stock and maintain the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Provide public information and education as it pertains to disaster
preparedness and response
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• Maintain current suggested operating procedures for the department
disaster responsibilities
• Collect and share damage observations, incident reports, or other
Response
disaster analysis reports with the County EOC, if activated.
• Maintain local operational coordination of disaster response.
Document requests for assistance to ensure maximum eligible Federal
and State reimbursements
• Act as point of contact for requesting disaster assistance, other than
Recovery
mutual aid, from other governmental agencies.
• Collect damage assessments, incident reports, or other disaster analysis
reports as necessary.
• Submit damage assessment information to DEM for potential public and
individual assistance programs.
• Document requests for assistance to ensure maximum eligible Federal
and State reimbursements
• Facilitate FEMA and State reimbursements for approved Public
Assistance applications pertaining to declared emergency or disaster
• Participate in After -Action Reports independently or coordinated
through DEM.
• Coordinate facilities, staff, and equipment availability and use.
Emergency
• Coordinate with the Snohomish County EOC on status of community
Operations Center
lifelines, declarations, resource needs, and EOC support.
• Document requests for assistance to ensure maximum eligible Federal
and State reimbursements
Coordinate the use of all available city-wide resources
of Emergency
Management
DepartmentPhase
City of Arlington Finance
• Prepare and maintain disaster spending policies.
Preparedness
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Prepare computerfree processing of invoicing, purchasing and payroll
and task assignments
• Establish all necessary special accounts forthe receipt of donations and
cost reimbursements filed under local, state and federal law.
• Develop policies and procedures to acquire supplies and services during
an emergency/disaster
• Negotiate MOUs for goods and services in preparation for an
emergency/disaster
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
Response
emergency management responsibilities
• Ensure disaster related expenditures are made in accordance with
applicable laws, regulations, and accounting procedures.
• Secure public records as necessary.
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• Record and maintain documents concerning the disaster
• Advise the Mayor and City Administrator of all financial matters
• Supervise and maintain the financial systems and records of the city.
• Collect and maintain all equipment and personnel time records
• Provide printing and duplicating services as needed
• Establish all necessary special accounts forthe receipt of donations and
cost reimbursements filed under local, state and federal law.
• Procure equipment, materials, supplies, contractual services and
equipment maintenance and negotiate leases for grounds, offices or
space required by the City.
• Remove and secure public records as necessary
• Participate in potential public and individual assistance programs in
Recovery
coordination with the County.
• Be responsible for all financial, cost analysis and cost recovery aspects
of the emergency/disaster
• Document emergency related costs and activities.
Emergency
• Assume the Administrative and Financial Section Chief position
Operations Center
,I Phase of Emergency
City of Arlington City Clerk
I Management
Preparedness
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Identify safety hazards and situation of potential city liability
Response
a Remove and secure public records as necessary
• Fill the compensation/claims position when requested
• Maintain the official records of Incident Command, policy group and
City Council proceedings
• File, maintain and store all incident documents for the official history of
the emergency/disaster.
Recovery
• Organize and archive records related to the incident for future reference
and audit
• Respond to public records request related to the emergency.
• Support after action reporting and documentation efforts.
• Assist in the restoration of damaged documents if possible
• Assist in the restoration of records systems if disrupted
Emergency
• Maintain the records for the emergency operations center.
Operations Center
• Assist in completing and filing documents coming from the EOC and
outside agencies
• Ensure compliance with public records laws and retention schedules
during the incident
• Support transparency and accountability through accurate
recordkeeping
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• Coordinate with each department to ensure proper documentation of
incident activities
• Arlington Public Works department provides utility (water, sewer and
Preparedness
storm) services to the residents of Arlington along with engineering
services.
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Put in place mitigation strategies for known hazards
• Identify resources available to the City and provide a list of needs to
Emergency Manager.
• Establish adequate emergency water supply procedures for effective
• Develop plans and procedures for providing a safe and continuous
water supply.
• Establish adequate emergency water supply procedures for centralized
potable water distribution in the event of a catastrophic failure in the
water distribution system.
• Establish adequate emergency water supply procedures for effective fire
protection operations.
• Develop plans and procedures for maintaining the storm drainage
system
• Develop plans and procedures for maintaining the sanitary sewer
collection system
• Develop plans and procedures for maintaining the wastewater
treatment plan and lift stations
Response
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
emergency management responsibilities Provide information on current
road conditions.
• Maintain and/or repair major thoroughfares and bridges for emergency
vehicles.
• Coordinate for debris removal and disposal.
• Keep storm, sewer, and water systems sanitary and operational.
• Provide barricades and other traffic control equipment as needed.
• Provide equipment and operators to assist in emergency situations.
• Collect damage observation information usingthe Community Lifelines
windshield survey and other assessments.
• Create GIS maps and other analyses of situations or events
• Assist with traffic control and evacuation route implementation when
required by the incident commander
• Provide emergency debris removal
• Assist with access and traffic control measures
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• Maintain/repair major thoroughfares and bridges for emergency
vehicles
• Provide refuse and debris removal and/or disposal
• Provide barricades and othertraffic control equipment as needed
• Provide equipment and operators to assist other agencies/departments
with disaster responsibilities
• Participate in the damage assessment process for bridges, roads and
Recovery
City infrastructure.
• Participate in obtaining grant funding programs for recovery of City
owned infrastructure.
• Assess post event serviceability of facilities and structures
• Install, maintain and operate all parking and traffic control devices after
an emergency/disaster within City limits.
• Provide refuse and debris removal and/or disposal
• Provide staff liaisons for EOC to disseminate status and operational
Emergency
needs between the department, operations center and Emergency
Operations Center
Manager
• Collect and evaluate information about the incident and forward it to
Phase Emergency
the EOC.
of
Management
Preparedness
Public Works Engineering
• Develop policies and permitting processes for the rapid rebuilding of
the community and resumption of businesses following the
emergency/disaster.
• Develop plans and recommendations for effective motorvehicle and
pedestrian traffic flow and safety
• Assist the police in traffic control and evacuation route planning
• Maintain current suggested operating procedures forthe department's
disaster responsibilities.
Response
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
emergency management responsibilities
• Develop traffic plans for responding resources
• Assist the police in traffic control and evacuation route implementation
• Provide equipment and staffing as requested and if available
• Provide windshield survey information reporting using the Community
Lifelines programs and provide information to Public Works GIS for
recording
Recovery
• Assessing post -event serviceability of facilities and structures
• Develop plans and recommendations for effective motor vehicle and
pedestrian traffic flow and safety
Emergency
• Provide situational analysis of actual or potential traffic flow problems
Operations Center
to the EOC
• Provide damage assessment information
• Provide staffing as requested and if available
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• Arlington Police Department provides law enforcement services for City
Preparedness
of Arlington.
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Identify resources within the City and provide list of needs to
Emergency Manager to share with Snohomish County DEM
• Participate with other agencies for PIO information
• Develop and maintain procedures for mass arrest and detention of
prisoners
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
Response
emergency management responsibilities
• Provide command and control for law enforcement field operations
through established Incident Command Posts.
• Provide guidance for emergency traffic control.
• Direct or support evacuation efforts as appropriate.
• Provide support to the Snohomish County Medical Examinerfor
identification of the deceased.
• Provide support to the Emergency Management Coordinator in the
dissemination of emergency warning information to the public.
• Provide support to other departments in traffic control, emergency
warnings, road closure and protection of property as appropriate.
• Provide windshield survey reporting using the Community Lifelines
programs and provide information to Public Works GIS for recording
• Provide mutual aid as available
• Provide security at specified locations
• Participate in the damage assessment process, working with
Recovery
Community and Economic Development for information and
enforcement guidelines.
• Provide support to other departments in traffic control, emergency
warnings, road closure and protection of property as appropriate.
• Provide Liaison staff for the EOC to share operational information and
Emergency
needs to the Emergency Manager.
Operations Center
• Collect and evaluate information about the incident and forward it to
the EOC Manager
• Fulfil the Situational Awareness and/or Intelligence/Information role(s)
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• North County Regional Fire Authority provides fire prevention services,
Preparedness fire suppression services, and emergency medical services, for the
protection of life and property RCW 52.02.020(1) in City of Arlington.
They are a separate entity outside the City operations, but as
emergency service providers coordinate with City Administration and
Police Department.
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Attend in -person County EOC quarterly training courses
• Attend emergency exercise involving Arlington City response to
coordinate efforts and plan communication strategies.
• Provide command and control for fire/hazmat field operations for
Response emergency incidents using the Incident Command System.
• Provide wildfire and structural fire suppression services.
• Provide hazardous materials incident command and radiological
monitoring. Provide hazardous materials response operations up to the
level trained, which may include containment, diking, diverting, entry
denial, and evacuation operations. Coordinate with other government
agencies as appropriate.
• Provide light and heavy rescue response. Coordinate with other
government agencies as appropriate.
• Provide water rescue response. Coordinate with other government
agencies as appropriate.
• Provide emergency medical services. When necessary and resources are
available, coordinate the establishment of first aid stations, temporary
medical treatment facilities and morgues within the jurisdiction.
Coordinate transportation to hospitals.
• Direct or support evacuation efforts as appropriate.
• Provide support to the Emergency Management Coordinator in the
dissemination of emergency warning information to the public.
• Provide support to other departments in traffic control, emergency
warnings, road closure and protection of property as appropriate.
• Provide initial jurisdiction -wide damage observation as appropriate,
including the observation of department facilities, as well as ongoing
assessments as necessary.
• Coordinate with other Snohomish County ESFs (e.g. ESF 6-Mass Care;
ESF 8-Public Health; and ESF 9-SAR) to ensure a comprehensive
response.
• Participate in long-term recovery operations within the Arlington
Recovery service area as warranted.
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a Via the Fire Chief's Association, provide staffing to the County EOC for
Emergency
the ESF 4 role.
Operations Center
. Provide appropriate staffing to local/own jurisdiction EOCs (when stood
up) and coordinate directly with the County EOC/DEM Duty Officer.
of Emergency
Management
OperationsPhase
City of Arlington Maintenance and
* Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
Preparedness
emergency operations.
Develop resources list for response and a needs list to share with
Emergency Manager and Snohomish County DEM
+ Develop relationships and complete agreements for services and
supplies
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
Response
emergency management responsibilities
• Provide support to Public Works for protection of facilities and
structures, traffic control, road closures and perimeter control.
• Provide windshield survey reporting using the Community Lifelines
programs and provide information to Public Works GIS for recording
• Provide support to Police and Fire for public safety traffic control, road
closures and perimeter control.
a Assist with establishing emergency power (hook up generators) to city
facilities
• Provide barricades and other traffic control equipment as needed
• Provide equipment and operators to assist other agencies/departments
with disaster responsibilities
• Provide information on all road conditions and status
• Provide services to the public as directed for sandbagging, food
distribution,
• Provide refuse and debris removal and/or disposal
• Participate in the damage assessment process, working with
Recovery
Community and Economic Development for information and
enforcement guidelines.
• Participate in the recovery of City facilities structures and services
• Provide refuse and debris removal and/or disposal
• Coordinate the use of parks for staging areas during disaster response.
Emergency
. Provide information on road conditions and status
Operations Center
. Assist with obtaining resources and supplies for response
of Emergency
Management
DevelopmentPhase
City of Arlington Community and Economic
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• Develop emergency evacuation plans for municipal buildings.
Preparedness
• Develop plans to address land use, environmental impact and related
mitigation activities following a disaster.
• Participate in the countywide hazard mitigation planning process.
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Maintain current suggested operating guidelines for the department's
disaster responsibilities
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
Response
emergency management responsibilities
• Provide windshield survey reporting using the Community Lifelines
programs and provide information to Public Works GIS for recording
• Coordinate and compile initial damage observation and safety
evaluation of essential municipal buildings following disaster
• Provide for streamlined permitting process in the wake of disasterto
Recovery
facilitate recovery efforts.
• Provide Mayor and Council with process and program options for
recovery plan
• Seek grant opportunities for recovery projects
• Provide post event safety evaluation of buildings
• Enforce City ordinances and state laws regulating construction or
reconstruction after a disaster
• Conduct the recovery and restoration of the Natural Environment
• Coordinate building inspection teams.
Emergency
• Coordinate with Public Works GIS to analyze, map, and disseminate
Operations Center
damage observations and safety evaluations to local officials and the
Snohomish County EOC.
Phase of Emergency
Management
• Provide staff for the operations as needed
City of Arlington Community Engagement and Communications
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
Preparedness
emergency operations.
• Develop plans for emergency sheltering and/or feeding in parks
following a disaster.
• Provide a resources list for services and a needs list for the Emergency
Manager and to convey to Snohomish County DEM
• Disseminate to the community emergency preparedness information
and training opportunities as provided through Emergency
Management
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
Response
emergency management responsibilities
• Coordinate with SOAR4 (via County Human Services) for provision of
basic human needs such as temporary housing, clothing, food, etc.
• Workwith State and Federal agencies during response and recovery to
fulfill unmet community needs.
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• Warn the public of impending disasters and provide adequate
instructions before, during, and after an emergency.
• Assist the Mayor and City Administrator with public information in
coordination with the Joint Information System during response.
• Provide communication coordination for response agencies during a
disaster.
• Coordinate for the provision of disaster mental health services following
Recovery
disaster response and into disaster recovery.
• Establish a centralized location where the community impacted by the
emergency/disaster can receive information, direction, and assistance
directly related to rebuilding and recovery efforts.
• Provide staff for JIC services in EOC for PIO.
Emergency
• Provide communications for Council, information support for
Operations Center
community
Phase of Emergency
Management
City of Arlington Information Technology
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
Preparedness
emergency operations.
• Develop a plan for response for interruption of computer services,
telecommunications, surveillance.
• Provide a resources list for services and a needs list forthe Emergency
Manager and to convey to Snohomish County DEM[Task]
• Disseminate to the community emergency preparedness information
and training opportunities as provided through Emergency
Management
• Provide cybersecurity trainingto staff for prevention and response
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
Response
emergency management responsibilities
• Coordinate with departments on needs and security concerns
• Provide alternate communications tools and security for volunteers and
supporting agencies in and around City facilities
• In the event of a Cyber-attack, communicate status and needs with the
Emergency Manager as Incident Command [Task]
• Coordinate a plan of return of services or documents
Recovery
. Provide support for the reestablishment of utilities technology
infrastructure and programs if disrupted.
• Provide forthe accurate documentation of impaired technology and the
purchase of replacement hardware and software as needed.
• Provide staff for information technology services in EOC.
Emergency
• Provide a connection with the ARES (radio) operators
Operations Center
• Provide technology support and alternative communications options
• Work with Police and Airport to maintain safety and security for City
facilities and services.
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Phase of Emergency
Management
City of Arlington Human Resources
• Human Resources Director is the Emergency Manager for the City of
Preparedness
Arlington.
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Provide a resources list for services and a needs list for the EOC.
• Plan community emergency preparedness information and training
opportunities for staff and community.
• Provide policy for job descriptions to include emergency services duties
• Negotiate with bargaining units for terms of emergency response for
employees with working conditions, duties and compensation.
• Provide direction and leadership to department staff while fulfilling
Response
emergency management responsibilities
• Notify Unions of changes in duties and response requirements
pertaining to the emergency
• Bargain for any conditions of employment or impacts for changes from
current collective bargaining agreements or policies that impact
employees.
• Notify Unions of return -to -work status for employees and bargain any
Recovery
changes in duties, working conditions or compensation moving forward
through recovery.
• Assist with timekeeping recording for EOC workers and volunteer hours.
• Support and provide guidance to management and employees about
policy, benefits and pay issues.
• Serve as the Emergency Manager in the EOC providing information to
Emergency
the MAC group, Incident Command, JIC and Snohomish County EOC
Operations Center
. Assist the Planning group with staffing for the EOC
• Facilitate information sharing and status updates between ICS and
Phase of Emergency
Management
departmental EOC.
City of Arlington City Attorney (Contractor)
• Review all emergency management policy and plans for legal issues
Preparedness
• Provide legal guidance for policy or other emergency changes in actions
Response
for the Council, Mayor and City Administrator
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• Provide guidance for any lawsuit claims against the City
• Provide guidance to any changes in permitting, planning, requests for
Recovery
bids processes in emergency declaration and its durability
• Provide policy group and City management with legal guidance during
Emergency
an emergency event
Operations Center
of Emergency
EmployeesPhase
City of Arlington All
Management
• Be prepared to respond as needed whether given a pre -designated
Preparedness
assignment in the disaster plan or not
• Participate in training related to emergency response, recovery, or
emergency operations.
• Be prepared at work to stay for service in an emergency capacity
• Prepare home and family for emergency situations to be effective and
ready for responding in city capacity
• Report to a designated disaster rally area with proper clothing and
Response
equipment when notified or directly after a major incident
• Be used to assist in completing a city-wide damage assessment, traffic
control, evacuation, triage activities, evacuation center or as EOC staff
• Maintain and support city processes in emergency plans and programs
• Serve in assigned capacity to aid in the recovery of property and
Recovery
services.
• Maintain proper procedures and documentation throughout process.
• Identify and report needs and provide insight for process restoration
• Serve as a subject matter expert in an assigned role
Emergency
• Serve as a runner, telephone operator or other assigned role as needed
Operations Center
• Record time and attendance and maintain records used within the EOC
• Obtain proper authority for all purchases and maintain and provide
accurate records of such purchases, agreements or donations.
• Follow proper channels for donation acceptance or distribution
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4.2 Support Agency Responsibilities
and Tasks
SupportRoles
and Responsibilities
Arlington Boys and Girls Club
Purpose Statement:
Arlington Boys and Girls Club would be a support agency for sheltering,
food and clothing services for City staff and families
Tasks:
• Set up sheltering services for City staff and their families if
displaced
• Set up food distribution station
• Set up clothing distribution
Red Cross
Purpose Statement:
Red Cross would be a support agency for sheltering, food and clothing
services
Tasks:
= Maintain the following services primarily coordinated through
the Snohomish County EOC:
o Set up and staff shelters with volunteers
o Set up food distribution stations
o Set up feeding stations for public or emergency
responders
o Set up clothing distribution
Cybersecurity and
Purpose Statement:
Infrastructure Security
Agency (CISA)
CISA is a support agency for Arlington's information technology for
cybersecurity incidents and will provide testing and support for training
and incidents.
Tasks:
• Assist with federal notification requirements
• Provide resources for IT functions
• Provide support and guidance for recovery
Arlington Community
Purpose Statement:
Emergency Response Team
(CERT)
CERT would be a support agency to provide and guide support in
disaster response as directed by the Incident Command Operations.
Tasks:
• Fire safety response
• Light search and rescue
• Team Organization
• Disaster Medical Operations
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Washington Department of
Purpose Statement:
Health
Department of Health provides resources to assist with Arlington's
water, wastewater capabilities and compliance.
Tasks:
• Assist with staffing treatment plants for regular or manual
operations
• Testing of samples for compliance
Public Utility District#1 of
Purpose Statement:
Snohomish County
Public Utility District#1 of Snohomish County provides services and
support for power and water and partners in training and response
efforts.
Tasks:
• Restore electrical power on a priority basis
• Repair damaged generating facilities and equipment
• Remove downed electrical lines from roadways and other
dangerous areas
• Restore water services in its area of responsibility
• Maintain communications and provide situational reports which
will be sent to cities via Snohomish County DEM
Cascade Natural Gas
Purpose Statement:
Cascade Natural Gas provides service to Arlington and partners in
incident response activities
Tasks:
• Restore natural gas lines on a priority basis
• Repair damaged line and equipment
• Respond as expeditiously as possible to ruptures that endanger
lives and/or property
• Maintain communications and provide situational reports to
Arlington EOC when requested
William Pipeline
Purpose Statement
William Pipeline provides notification and partners for incident
response activities impacting their services.
Tasks:
• Notify Arlington Fire and City Administrator of a natural gas
pipeline leak if discovered within the response area
• Contain or shut down the pipeline as expeditiously as possible
in the event of a rupture or leak
• Maintain communications and provide situational reports to
Arlington EOC when requested
Snohomish Health
Purpose Statement
Department
Snohomish Health District provides notification and guidance on disease
and immunization events and partners for incident response as directed
by Operations. Tasks below are usually coordinated at the Snohomish
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Tasks:
• Manage disease control and immunization program
• Supervise the food and water quality control program
• Coordinate the disposal of dead animals
• Advise on public health matters as requested/required
• Maintain current suggested operating procedures for disaster
responsibilities
Sno Isle Libraries Purpose Statement
Arlington Library and Smokey Point Library serve as hubs for
information, internet access and public engagement during a disaster as
well as serving as a sheltering location for heat and cold but not
overnight support.
Tasks:
• Provide space for community/neighborhood meetings or
resource centers
• Support public information dissemination and digital access
• Provide sheltering services for heat or cold sheltering on a daily
basis
Arlington Business Hub Purpose Statement:
Provide business location for small business owners
Tasks:
• Provide temporary business location for local businesses during
recovery
• Provide a hub for information, distribution of goods and
services
Arlington Faith -Based Purpose Statement:
Organizations Contribute to disaster response and planning by providing essential
services and trusted leadership to reach vulnerable populations with
physical and emotional support
Tasks:
• Help to identify natural "points of distribution" within the City
• Leverage networks and leadership to reach vulnerable
populations during and after an emergency
• Participate in community emergency planning, training and
preparation.
• Assist with the coordination of volunteers, donations and
resources during disaster recovery
• Provide emergency sheltering and food distribution
• Coordinate community neighborhood recovery efforts
• Provide locations where reunification can occurfor those
impacted by a disaster
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Snohomish County Purpose Statement:
Department of Emergency Be leaders and integral partners in all five phases of emergency
Management management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and
recovery and support efficient, reliable, and integrated 911 service in
order to enhance the resilience of Snohomish County
Tasks:
• Provide 24/7 Duty Officer support for emergency management
related requests.
• Provide PIO assistance in developing coordinated messaging and
alert and warning.
• Provide DEM resources such as MITRU or other incident support
trailers, generators, as requested and available.
• Coordinate countywide emergency management training and
exercise needs through the Integrated Preparedness Plan. Host
requested training and exercises.
• Participate in countywide and state level planning efforts.
• Assist partners in the development of disaster -related plans
including CEMP and HMP Annexes, COOP/COG, and EOC plans.
• Maintain emergency management plans including the CEMP,
HMP, and Disaster Recovery Framework.
• Provide EOC and technical support.
• Activate and manage the County EOC in response to disasters,
including the JIC if required.
• Coordinate resource requests to county, state and federal
agencies. Deploy liaisons to local EOCs as appropriate and
available.
• Coordinate Individual Assistance and/or Public Assistance
requests with Washington State and FEMA.
• Provide public information, education, and outreach on
emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate the dissemination of public alerts and warnings.
• Provide radio and communications support and Auxiliary
Communications Services volunteers.
• Coordinate disaster recovery activities.
4.3 Direction, Control, and Coordination
4.3.1 Direction
The mayor, or designee, of the City of Arlington is responsible for establishing objectives
and policies for City of Arlington's emergency response, in concert with the County EOC,
and providing general guidance for local disaster response and recovery operations. The
Mayor or City Administrator or designee may declare an emergency. The Mayor, City
Administrator, Council and Department Directors participate in the Multi -agency
Coordination (MAC) Group when needed during a disaster response.
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The City's response strategy shall beset by the City Administrator or designee and when
and if an Incident Commander or Unified Command structure is established in a City
response may include contracted public agencies (North County Fire District, Snohomish
County Sheriff's Office), relevant City departments, and other agencies.
4.3.2 Communication of Strategic Direction
Internal Communication: Strategic goals and priorities are communicated to City staff and
response partners through regular briefings, situation reports and incident action plans.
The DOC lead and department heads are responsible for disseminating information within
their teams and ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
External communication: Public messaging is coordinated through the Incident
Commander/Unified Command to the City's PIO and when activated the Snohomish
County Joint Information System (JIS) This ensures consistent, accurate and timely
information is shared with the public, media and other stakeholders.
The strategic direction must be communicated to
• All activated DOCs and department heads
• Unified command partners
• Emergency Management Coordinators
• Public Information Officer
• Snohomish County DEM
• JIS (if activated)
• Elected officials and City Council (as appropriate)
This structure ensures that the City's emergency response is guided by clear leadership,
coordinated across agencies and communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
4.3.3 Control
The on -scene Incident Commander is responsible forfield operations. Some field
operations can be handled independently of an EOC, and others require greater
coordination with one. The Incident Commander is responsible for the following:
• Direct and control the on -scene response to the emergency and managing the
emergency resources committed.
• Demobilization of resources or staff that have exceeded their capacity,
functionality, and/or lifecycle, or are no longer needed or projected to be
necessary.
• Initiating warning to the population in the impacted incident area and providing
emergency instructions.
o For mass alerting (Reverse 911, EAS, WEA) County DEM or Snohomish 911
will create and send messaging throughout the County, based on direction
from the on -scene Incident Commander.
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o If the County Joint Information System is activated, alerts will be
coordinated there.
Determining and implementing protective measures, evacuation or in -place
sheltering, for the population in the impacted incident area and for emergency
responders at the scene.
• Implementing traffic control arrangements in and around the incident scene.
Requesting additional resources from the City of Arlington's EOC, County EOC, or
County Duty Officer.
During emergency operations, department heads retain administrative control overtheir
employees and equipment. However, personnel and equipment assigned to the incident
carry out mission assignments directed by the Incident Commander. This may include
working outside normal jurisdictional boundaries.
4.3.4 Coordination
When the City of Arlington EOC is activated, there is a clear division between the
responsibilities of an Incident Commander and the Jurisdiction or County EOC. For a list of
responsibilities of an Incident Commander, see 4.3.2.
The City of Arlington EOC, when activated, is generally responsible for:
• Assembling accurate information on the emergency and current resource data to
allow local officials to make informed decisions on courses of action.
• Receiving information from the Incident Commander, governmental departments,
and the public. Providing reports and situational awareness information to the
County EOC, if activated.
• Working with representatives of emergency services to determine and prioritize
required response actions and coordinate implementation.
• Providing resource support for emergency operations; when local resources are
exhausted, requesting additional people, equipment, and supplies through the
County EOC.
• Issuing instructions and providing emergency information to the public;
coordinating public information with the Snohomish County Joint Information
System, if activated.
• Organizing and implementing large-scale evacuations, with support from the
County EOC.
• Organizing and implementing shelter and mass care arrangements for evacuees,
with support from the County EOC.
• Coordinating traffic control for large-scale evacuations, with support from the
County EOC.
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Each of City of Arlington's departments and entities identified in this Annex should develop
an internal operational control structure consistent with NIMS. Through that system, each
entity can participate in building, maintaining, and sharing a common operating picture
consistent with the County EOC.
4.3.5 Snohomish County Coordination
Under normal conditions, County DEM operates a 24/7 Duty Officer program. The Duty
Officer can be reached directly, or through 911, to address time -sensitive emergency
management related questions or requests by the jurisdiction.
The Snohomish County EOC may be activated at the request of the City of Arlington.
When activated, the County EOC is generally responsible for:
• Multi -agency coordination and incident command support.
• Coordination and implementation of policy decisions that protect life and property
and disseminating those decisions to all concerned agencies and individuals.
• Assembling accurate information on the emergency and current data to maintain
situational assessment and allow local officials to make informed decisions on
courses of action.
• Working with representatives of emergency services to determine and prioritize
required response actions and coordinate countywide implementation.
• Requesting assistance from the State and other external sources.
• Providing resource support for emergency operations including demobilization.
• Establishing and maintaining operational coordination and communications.
S. Information Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination
The accurate and timely collection, analysis, and sharing of information is critical in developing
situational awareness during an emergency or disaster. This collation of information should
result in creating a common understanding of the incident, also known as the Common
Operating Picture (COP), from which appropriate responses can be formulated.
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Below is an example to illustrate the flow of information during disaster response:
5.1 Essential Elements of Information
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Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) are critical pieces of intelligence that agencies and
responders need to successfully make decisions during response and recovery. EEIs must be
specific and measurable to help assess barriers for response and recovery. They must facilitate
the efficient allocation of resources by providing clear understanding of the situation and the
needs of the impacted area.
EEIs may be used to support the development of a common operating picture, timely decision
making, and a data -informed understanding of the supply chain. It is likely that, due to the
unpredictable nature of disruptive events, each incident will require incident specific His that
will need to be developed in real time. Snohomish County's Towns and Cities provide the County
EOC with His where it will be consolidated, analyzed, and disseminated to all partners,
horizontally and vertically.
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Information is shared through a variety of methods collectively comprising the common
operating picture. These methods may include verbal reports, emails, situation reports, GIS-
based data and displays, and other digital means of communication.
In the Snohomish County EOC, information flows to and from the public through ESF-15 by using
a Joint Information Center (JIC) and Joint Information System (JIS).
5.1.1 Community Lifelines
Community Lifelines are the County's preferred method for categorizing EEIs in a
meaningful way. FEMA Community Lifelines doctrine states, "Lifelines are the most
fundamental services in the community that enable all other aspects of society to function.
They are the integrated network of assets, services, and capabilities that are used day-to-
day to support the recurring needs of the community. When disrupted, decisive
intervention (e.g., rapid service re-establishment or employment of contingency response
solutions) is required." Using this construct determines how information is methodically
framed, organized, and reported from the local level to the County EOC, to State
Emergency Management, and to FEMA during response and recovery.
The Community Lifeline table for the City of Arlington below lists corresponding
components and subcomponents that, when analyzed, capture essential elements of
information for response decision makers. Community Lifeline status information is shared
reciprocally between the jurisdiction and the County.
During response, the jurisdiction is responsible for collecting information for these
indicators and reporting the information to the County EOC. The County EOC is responsible
for collecting information from jurisdictions and ESF representatives to build a countywide
Community Lifelines. The countywide Community Lifelines is shared with local jurisdictions
and the State EOC. The State EOC shares the information with FEMA.
The City of Arlington is building windshield surveys along with GIS capabilities to align with
the Community Lifeline categories to better report out status of operations and impacts to
the County DEM in an emergency event.
to) Safety and Security
Law Enforcement/Security
Police Stations/Precincts
• What is the status of the one police Station (City managed facility)?
Law Enforcement
How many officers are on duty?
How many additional officers are available for the next operational period?
Is mutual aid active or inactive?
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• Are the K-9 units operable or inoperable?
• Is the SWATvehicle operable or inoperable?
Site Security
• Is the Police facility able to hold suspects or not?
Correctional Facilities
• Does the police department have access to transport suspects to correctional
facilities?
Fire Stations
• Is North County Regional Fire Authority operational?
• Are stations 46 and 48 operational?
Government Offices (42)
• Is City Hall facility operable?
• Is the Council Chamber operable?
Does the center of government need to move to a safer location?
Schools
• Is school in session?
• What is the status of the elementary schools — Eagle Creek, Kent Prairie,
Presidents?
• What is the status of the middle schools — Haller and Post?
■ What is the status of the high schools —Arlington and Weston?
What is the status of the School District headquarters?
• Are School District buses operable or inoperable?
• Do School District buses have ability to travel (snow, ice, road issues)?
• Do School District buses have access to areas?
Public Records
• Are we able to process public records requests as normal?
• Are any physical or digital records damaged or under possible threat of being
damaged?
Historic/Cultural Resources
• What is the status of the Pioneer Museum, Old Snohomish High School and
cemetery?
Community Safety
Flood Control
• What is the status of the Stillaguamish River?
• What is the NWS forecast for this River?
Other Hazards
• Using the HI RA, what cascading impacts might we expect from other hazards?
Protective Actions
• Are curfews needed?
■ Are there restrictions on re-entry to locations?
• Have sandbags been placed?
Food, Water, Shelter
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Shelter
Food
Commercial Food Distribution
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• How many grocery stores are up and running (Safeway, Grocery Outlet,
Walmart)?
• Do they have capacity to store and stock?
• Are their inventory levels sufficient and are they able to restock?
Commercial Food Supply Chain
• Are the grocery stores receiving deliveries?
Food Distribution Programs (e.g. food banks)
• Is the Food Bank fully functional or operating at a limited capacity?
• Are there enough volunteers to support the distributions?
Hydration
Water supply chain
• What is the status of water availability in the community?
• Are local stores able to supply water needs temporarily?
Temporary Hydration Missions (e.g. bottled water distribution)
• Is the Swire-Coca Cola plant operational and able to provide water?
• Is there a need to establish a CPOD for water distribution?
Shelter
Housing (e.g. homes, shelters)
• How many residents are in need of temporary sheltering?
• Are there faith based/community sheltering options available?
• How many homes have sustained moderate to severe damage?
Commercial Facilities (e.g. hotels)
+ What is the status of the local hotels?
Agriculture
Animals and Agriculture
• Are Arlington farms operational?
• Are agricultural operations accessible?
• Are farm animals in need of sheltering or support?
• Are local animals in need of sheltering or support?
# ^° Water and Wastewater
Syslmn
Potable Water Infrastructure
• What is the status of the Water Treatment Plant?
+ What is the status of the Water Distribution Facility?
• Are there broken mains?
• Do we have enough staff to monitor/treat water?
• Is the Department of Health support needed?
• Are there any wells compromised?
Wastewater Management
+ What is the status of the wastewater facility?
• What is the status of the city's sewer and collections system?
• What is the available capacity at the City's WWTP?
• Can the City maintain safe discharge?
• Is the City able to transport out its solid waste?
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Health and Medical
Medical Care
Hospitals and Medical Clinics
• What is the status of Cascade Valley Hospital, Optum Medical Center,
Whitehorse Family Medicine, Community Health Center of Snohomish, Skagit
Regional Health and 10 Minute Walk In Clinic?
• What is the current bed capacity?
• What are the short- and long-term staffing plans forthe facility?
• Is the helipad functioning?
Pharmacies
• What is the status of the pharmacy at the hospital, Arlington Pharmacy,
Safeway pharmacies, CVS pharmacy, Costco pharmacy, Safeway pharmacy,
Walmart pharmacy?
• Are there pharmacists available?
• Are they receiving deliveries?
• Do they anticipate any medical supply shortages
Long -Term Care Facilities
• What is the status of the following facilities — name (units) — Cascade Valley
Senior Living (80 units); Olympic Place (81 units)?
• Are there personnel on -site?
• Are they anticipating any needs/shortages?
Home Care
• What is the status of the following home care facilities — Name (capacity)
(A Mother's Heart (4), Adeline Inn on the River (5), Caring Harts (6), Emerald
Cottage (6), Lois Place (4), The Highland House(3)?
• Are there personnel on -site?
• Are they anticipating any needs/shortages?
Veterinary Services
• What is the status of the facility- All Creatures Veterinary Services, Arlington
Veterinary Hospital, Northwest Veterinary Clinic, Family Pet Medical and
Surgery, Advanced Care Animal Clinic?
• Are there personnel on -site?
• Are they anticipating any needs/shortages?
Public Health
Health Surveillance
• Is there capacity to monitor, detect and/or respond to public health threats
within the City?
Human Services
• Is there access to care and resources within the City?
• Are there residents who need access to care and resources who have chronic
conditions, disabilities, Access and Functional Needs, and/or limited mobility?
Behavioral Health
• Is there access to care and resources within the City?
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• Are the inpatient facilities functioning at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital?
o Are there staff onsite?
o Do they anticipate any needs/shortages?
Fatality Management
Mortuary and Post -Mortuary Services
• Are the mortuary services operational at Weller Funeral Home?
• Are mortuary services accessible?
• What is the capacity of the mortuary services?
CEO Energy
Power Grid
Generation Systems
• Are public electric charging stations functional?
• Are public electric charging stations accessible?
+ Are generators required to operate City infrastructure?
• How much fuel is required to maintain generators?
Transmission Systems
• Are there downed power lines or inoperable transmission/transformer
stations?
Fuel
Fuel Distribution (e.g. gas stations, fuel points)
• What is the status of the local gas stations?
• What is their inventory?
• Are they able to receive deliveries?
(w) Communications
Infrastructure
Wireless
• What is the status of City facilities high speed digital access?
• What is the status of the City-wide high speed digital access?
• What is the overall status of the communications infrastructure?
Cable Systems and Wireline
• What is the status of the cable system?
Broadcast (TV and Radio)
• What is the status of the TV and radio service?
Satellite
• What is the status of the satellite service?
Data Centers/Internet
• What is the status of the internet service to City computers?
• What is the status of the internet service to the City in general?
Responder Communications
Land Mobile Radio Networks
• Are the City's Radio HAM network active?
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• Are the City's radios operable?
• Are communications lines open between 911 and local public safety agencies?
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages
Local Alert/Warning Ability
• What is the status of the City alert system RAVE?
• Are employees able to receive alerts?
• Are residents able to receive alerts?
Finance
Banking Services
• Are the banks in service? Which ones?
• Are ATM services available
Electronic Payment Processing
• Is the City able to accept electronic payments?
• Are there alternative locations to be able to take payments?
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Ar Transportation
Twspor6tion
Highway/Roadway/Motor Vehicle
Roads — SR 9, SR 530, SR 531, 1-5 — Key roads- Jordan Road
• Are the main roads passable?
Bridges-
• Are the major bridges operational?
• Are they open to all traffic or do they have limited weights or numbers of
vehicles?
Mass Transit
Bus —Community Transit (40-60 passengers) routes 230 M-F between Darrington and
Arlington, 220 Smokey Point Transit Center Bay — Broadway St and Haller Ave, 240
Smokey Point Transit Center to Stanwood and Warm Beach, DART Services (20
passengers)
• How many of the three bus routes how many are operational?
• Are Zip Cars operational?
Railway
Freight — BNSF-
• Is the one BNSF line operational?
Aviation
Commercial (e.g. cargo/passenger)
• Is the Airport operational and able to receive commercial jets?
• Is the Airport able to accept commercial vehicles?
General
• Is the airport operational and open to all types of aviation types?
Military
• Is the airport secure and able to accept military aviation?
• Is the airport able to house or service military personnel?
• Is the airport able to accept military vehicles on site?
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(0 Hazardous Materials
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Facilities
Oil/HAZMAT Facilities (e.g. chemical, nuclear)
• Are there any issues with known HAZMAT facilities in the CIC?
Oil/HAZMAT/Toxic Incidents from Facilities
• Are there any incidents from HAZMAT facilities?
5.2 Component Analysis
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During an emergency response, determining your Community Lifelines condition, and
communicating the information to your community and to the County EOC will be a key
activity. The following information will help your staff quickly assess and report conditions.
Based on FEMA's Lifelines doctrine, a simple methodology for determining Lifeline
conditions follows: the condition of each lifeline depends on the capability of the
underlying components, and is informed by situational awareness reports, impact
assessments, and engagement with partners across the public, private, and nonprofit
sectors.
Once the condition of a Community Lifeline is determined, the status of each lifeline is
represented by one of four colors: red, yellow, green, and grey, known as a Condition
Designation. Red indicates severe challenges and obstacles preventing the lifeline from
functioning. Yellow indicates disruptions or limitations to the lifeline preventing it from
fully functioning. Green indicates the lifeline is mostly functioning as it was prior to the
incident. Finally, grey indicates the lifeline status or extent of impacts is currently unknown.
Applying the following questions and understanding the incident is critical in determining
the condition of a Lifeline and components:
• Did the incident disrupt services provided by the component to survivors?
• What is the extent of the disruption and impact on response and survivors?
• Has a solution to the disruption been identified?
• Has that solution been converted into a plan of action?
• Has that plan of action been resourced?
• Are there factors worsening impacts to the community? If so, to what extent are
they limiting services?
• Are there contingency response solutions in place? How long until emergency
repairs are completed?
• When can permanent repairs begin?
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• Did the incident create a surge demand exceeding component capabilities?
Lifeline components can be analyzed during response using six assessment categories that
capture essential information for response decision makers:
,I Categories
Description
Component
Identify the component and subcomponents.
Status (what?)
Summarizing the root cause(s) of disruption to lifeline services — keep asking
"why? until the root cause(s) are identified.
Explain the disaster impacts to specific communities, disaster survivors, and
Impacts (so what?)
response operations. Detail how the survivor experience or response operation
will improve if this component is addressed. Specify the impacted areas and
population totals.
Describe the actions that are being taken to address the disrupted services.
Actions (now what?)
Summarize the most critical actions being taken across the whole community.
Limiting Factors
Express issues that are preventing services from being re-established. Such
(what's the gap?)
issues can stem from another lifeline/component, resource shortfall,
management, policy, etc.
Established Time to Status
Provide current component condition or an estimated timeframe for when a
Change / Re-establishment
change in condition is expected.
Requirements (when?)
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Below is an example of a completed Component Analysis:
Example Component Analysis
Transportation
Mass Transit
Component
Sub -component: Bus
Status
Bus services are unavailable due to road debris.
Impacts
100,000 survivors have no access to public transportation nor emergency support
services.
Local jurisdictions are prioritizing route clearance to critical facilities, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers assigned to supplement state and local authorities with route clearance and
debris removal efforts, modified mass transit schedules are being executed as roads
Actions
become passable. micro transit being utilized on roads passable to smaller vehicles.
but not buses, messaging of modified routes through numerous
information/messaging platforms and outlets (radio, television, social media).
Limiting Factors
Full service will not resume until the routes are cleared and roads inspected.
Estimated Time to Status Change and
Full service estimated to resume in a week, with a modified service available as roads
Re-establishment Requirements
become clear.
Below is an example of Condition Designations:
Example Condition Designations
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Below are example analyses for the Highway/Roadway/Motor Vehicle component of the Transportation lifeline
and corresponding color determination for each.
Assessment teams have been unable to establish status of bridge
Gruel infrastructure.
The community is unable to be reached via roadway to deliver emergency
resources and assistance to survivors. Plans to find alternative means to
transport emergency supplies to survivors not yet established No supplies
currently being delivered.
Emergency supplies have been identified and resourced, but transportation
Yellow issues are restricting and limiting delivery and therefore not back to pre -
disaster conditions.
MENNEThe main transportation route is re-established. All community needs met.
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6. Concept of Operations
6.1 Disaster Authorities and Plans
6.1.1 Disaster Response Priorities
Disaster response priorities represent the highest priorities for City of Arlington. While
each disaster will have different operational priorities, these priorities serve as guidance
for what the City of Arlington considers most important to address during a disaster:
• Save lives and protect the health and safety of the public, responders, and
re cove ry wo rke rs.
• Stabilize the incident to return to normal as soon as possible.
• Protect property and mitigate damages and impacts to the community and the
environment.
• Protect and restore critical infrastructure and key resources.
• Facilitate the economic recovery of individuals, families, businesses, government,
and the environment.
6.1.2 Operational Changes During a Disaster
Non -emergency and non -essential governmental functions may be suspended during a
disaster to allocate resources for emergency operations.
With an emergency proclamation, normal procurement procedures may be waived to
speed up the acquisition of equipment or supplies. Procurement procedures are discussed
in the City of Arlington Finance Policy.
The County and each municipal government, unless otherwise delegated, will retain the
authority and responsibility for direction and control within its political subdivision of its
own disaster operations. This includes use of local resources and application of mutual aid.
During emergencies, certain agencies may relocate their center of control to the City of
Arlington EOC. During large scale disasters, this may become the seat of local government
during the duration of the crisis.
6.1.3 Continuity of Operations and Government
The City of Arlington will be developing a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) in 2026
which will contain departmental information on essential personnel and functions,
communications, alternate facilities, and essential records that are necessary for
maintenance and reconstitution of department functions.
The City of Arlington will be developing a Continuity of Government (COG) Plan in 2026
which will identify how the City of Arlington's legal, constitutional, and ethical
responsibilities will be continued, preserved, maintained, delegated, and/or reconstituted
for all City of Arlington departments.
6.1.4 Department Operations
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It is the policy of City of Arlington that each department plan and develop shared
emergency operation guidelines complementary to this Annex. The Arlington Airport has
created and maintains an Emergency Operations Plan. Other departments have standard
operating procedures that have been established overtime as the City has responded to
various emergencies. Contingent plans have been established to keep essential
government functions at the department level. The EOC will most likely function virtually
to allow departments to address concerns at their own locations while keeping
communications with all other departments. Departments and the emergency plans
encourage personnel to be prepared at home and the office and communicate this need
and provide resources annually.
6.1.5 Line of Succession
City of Arlington's line of succession is as follows:
Government
• Mayor; if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Mayor Pro Tern if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• City Administrator if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Community Engagement Director if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Public Works Director if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Finance Director if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Community and Economic Development Director if absent, or unable to perform
the duties, then;
• Police Chief if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Information Technology Director if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Human Resources Director if absent, or unable to perform the duties, then;
• City Clerk
Departments
Public Works Department
• Public Works Director, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• City Engineer, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Utilities Manager, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Enterprise Technology and Data Manager, if absent or unable to perform the
duties, then;
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III Lead, if absent or unable to perform the
duties, then;
• Water Distribution Specialist III Lead, if absent or unable to perform the duties,
then;
• Water Treatment Plant Operator III Lead, if absent or unable to perform the duties,
then;
• Wastewater Collection System Specialist III Lead
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Police Department
• Police Chief, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Police Commanders (2), if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Police Sergeants (5)
Information Technology Department
• Information Technology Director, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Information Systems Administrator II, if absent or unable to perform the duties,
then;
• Information Systems Administrator I, if absent or unable to perform the duties,
then;
• Information Technology Specialist
Community and Economic Development (CED) Department
• CED Director, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Development Services Engineering Manager, if absent or unable to perform the
duties, then;
• Building Official, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Combination Inspector, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Senior Planner, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Associate Planner
Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Department
• M&O Manager, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• M&O Supervisor, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Maintenance Technician III (2), if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Maintenance Technician II (6)
Community Engagement and Communications Division
• Community Engagement Director, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Communications Specialist/PIO
Finance Department
• Finance Director, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Assistant Finance Director, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Finance Operations Manager.
EOC
• Human Resources Director is the designated Emergency Manager for the City, if
absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
o Position may be filled by a designation of the Mayor or City Administrator
as appropriate.
• Police Commander if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• City Administrator, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
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• Head of Public Works, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Head of Finance, if absent or unable to perform the duties, then;
• Head of Community and Economic Development, if absent or unable to perform
the duties, then;
• Maintenance and Operations Manager
Critical EOC staff
• Public Information Officer
• County EOC liaison
• Information Technology
6.1.6 Delegation of Authority
Underthe mayor -council form of government, the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of
the City of Arlington and holds priority authority for emergency management within the
jurisdiction. This authority is supported by RCW 35A.12.100 and RCW 38.52.070.
The Mayor may:
• Proclaim a state of emergency
• Request activation of the Arlington Emergency Operations Center
• Direct City departments and personnel in emergency response
• Authorize emergency expenditures and contracts
• Suspend standard procurement and personnel procedures as needed for
emergency response.
RCW 38.52.070 (2) grants emergency powers to the Chief Elected Officer to declare
emergencies and take necessary actions, including bypassing normal procedures for
budgeting, contracting, and procurement during an emergency and doesn't require City
Council ratification of the emergency proclamation.
City Council Authority:
• The City Council retains legislative authority and may:
• Adopt emergency ordinances and resolutions
• Override mayoral vetoes - RCW 35A.12.100
• Appoint interim officials if vacancies occur- RCW 35A.12.050
City Administrator authority:
• Proclaim a state of emergency
• Request activation of the Arlington Emergency Operations Center
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• Direct City departments and personnel in emergency response
• Authorize emergency expenditures and contracts
• Suspend standard procurement and personnel procedures as needed for
emergency response.
• Enter into mutual aid agreements and contract services as needed for response
and recovery.
Emergency Operations Authority
The Emergency Manager, appointed by the City Administrator
• Implement the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
• Coordinate with county, state and federal agencies
• Manage resources and personnel for Department Operations Center (DOC)
• Represent the City in Unified Command
• Serve and liaison to the Snohomish County EOC
• Maintain operational readiness and continuity
Department Directors Authority
• Maintaining emergency plans and continuity procedures
• Executing delegated authority for purchasing, personnel, and operations during
emergencies.
• Reporting to the Emergency Manager or Mayor as appropriate
• Exercising purchasing authority in accordance with the City's Financial Policy.
6.1.7 EOC Activation
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the City is designed as a Department
Operations Center with each department functioning along their lines of service and
reporting to the EOC Manager for situational awareness and resource needs.
The EOC location is designed to be housed in the Council Chambers, but is mobile and
could be moved to our other facility locations (Airport, Public Works Administration
Building or function virtually) if needed.
With the DOC model only the Emergency Manager, PIO and Finance will report to the EOC
physically. The Department Directors or their successor will check in virtually to the
Emergency Operations Teams site.
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6.2 Authority to Activate
6.2.1 City of Arlington EOC Activation
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The EOC will be activated to support response or recovery operations when the scope or
scale of an emergency surpasses the capacity to be managed from a field incident
command post. Persons authorized to activate the EOC:
• Mayor
• City Administrator
• Police Chief
• Fire Chief— North County
• Public Works Director
• Airport Director
• Field Incident Commander
• Emergency Manager
Activation of the City of Arlington EOC will necessitate a notification directly, or through 911,
to the Snohomish County Duty Officer or the Snohomish County EOC, if activated.
Snohomish County will advise applicable local, State, and Federal agencies of the activation.
6.2.2 Snohomish County EOC Activation
Activation of the Snohomish County EOC is authorized by DEM leadership or the County
Executive. A jurisdiction may request that the County EOC be activated through the Duty
Officer. DEM will notify all jurisdictions of County EOC activations. Automatic activation of
the County EOC is as follows:
1. A magnitude 5.0 or higher earthquake occurs within Snohomish County.
2. A commercial passenger plane crashes within Snohomish County.
3. A military aircraft crashes within the urban areas of Snohomish County.
4. A High Hazard Potential Dam failure is imminent or has occurred.
5. Other incidents requiring complex intergovernmental coordination such as mass care
public information or an ongoing need to assist multiple jurisdictions or agencies with
incident coordination support.
Factors that increase the need for County EOC activation include:
a. Atypical weather conditions such as winds from the west, extreme heat or record
precipitation levels.
b. Incident likely to cross county boundaries, for example, Bolt Creek Fire.
c. Limited or state controlled resources, for example, Covid vaccines.
d. Multiple cities/towns/tribes activating their EOC or requesting that DEM activate
the SCEOC on their behalf.
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e. Complicated transit needs such as mass evacuation or mass casualty.
6.2.3 Activation Levels
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The activation level of City of Arlington's EOC is commensurate to the situation and need
for coordination and support. Activation levels listed below are the levels used by
Snohomish County EOC and the Washington State EOC. The descriptions provide a general
sense of the staff, time, and support necessary at each level:
DescriptionActivation Level
3 — Normal Operations Daily operations are monitored and managed by applicable jurisdiction department
head(s) and staff. On -call staff (such as Duty Officers) handle "daily emergency" needs.
2 — Partial Activation Some EOC positions are filled to monitor and support operations. EOC may be activated
for multiple operational periods, but rarely 24/7.
1— Full Activation All EOC positions are filled to monitor and support operations. EOC is typically activated
24/7 over multiple operational periods. State and/or Federal involvement in response
and recovery.
6.2.4 EOC Activation Considerations
During an activation City of Arlington may:
• Place staff on standby and increase situation monitoring.
• Activate/staff local EOC or Incident Command Post (ICP) as appropriate to manage
preparedness/response activities.
• Emergency response agencies (fire, law enforcement, public works, etc.) may add
more shift staff to cover the anticipated impact of the emergency.
• Notify potentially threatened areas using local resources in conjunction with
Snohomish County DEM.
• Coordinate public/media information releases with the Snohomish County Joint
Information Center (JIC).
6.2.5 Emergency Proclamation Authority
When a disaster exceeds or is expected to exceed the jurisdiction's capabilities, the Mayor
or City Administrator of the City of Arlington may issue a local proclamation of emergency
and request additional assistance through Snohomish County DEM. If the disaster should
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exceed the capabilities of Snohomish County, the County Executive may issue a local
proclamation of emergency and request additional assistance through Washington State
Emergency Management Division.
6.2.6 Emergency Proclamation Process
The proclamation will be made in writing, signed by the Mayor or designee and filed with
the City Clerk. It shall include a clear statement of the nature of the emergency or disaster,
affected areas and powers being activated.
The proclamation shall be activated for 30 days unless ended or extended by the Mayor.
Each extension shall be made in writing and filed, shared and communicated similarly to
the original proclamation.
The City of Arlington Mayor or designee assisted by the Emergency Manager or Incident
Commander, shall be responsible for the preparation of Emergency Proclamations.
Proclamations shall be made in writing using template (See Appendix B-H) and notify the
Snohomish County Duty Officer or Snohomish County EOC if activated and submit the
proclamation via email or other form of written notification.
The City staff will be notified of the emergency declaration through email or departmental
communications and be put on notice that they may be required to deploy to work
depending on the evolving situation.
The public shall be notified of the proclamation through social media, post on the City
website, notification through the RAVE emergency notification system, news releases and
posting at public buildings or other accessible locations (RCW 38.52.070 (3)(a)(i)
6.2.7 City of Arlington Communication Procedures
Internal Communications Plan
Currently the City utilizes email, phone, text and Microsoft Teams for notifications,
meetings and document sharing for emergency events. Notifications include immediate
actions to take, check -in status, work schedule changes and warnings of upcoming events
when possible. Notifications are generally sent by communications staff with approval by
the City Administrator or Mayor. Department Directors can send notifications to their own
staff as needed for specific events.
The City is working on new programs for alerting employees to emergency events at their
desks, in the field or working remotely and from home. Arlington is working with
Snohomish County DEM to obtain access to the Rave Mobile Safety Alert system so
employees can receive notifications on their work phones via phone, text, and email.
Employees may also sign up for personal email notifications, personal phone calls and
personal text options. Notifications can be sent to specific groups, individuals, or all City
staff.
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External Communications Plan
The Emergency Manager will report to Snohomish County DEM through the Duty Officer
line and email needs and situational awareness updates through the Sno Co EOC Logistics
and Planning groups respectively.
The City Administrator or delegate will be in contact with North County Regional Fire
Authority for operational updates or EOC support if needed.
The City would put out communications on social media channels, email list servs and on
the City website. Information would be aligned with any County, State and/or Federal
notification information. Actions to be taken will be provided and updates and notifications
of timing of updates would be shared as well. Community message boards located at City
Hall and the Highlands and community groups would be leveraged as well. In the event of
internet or phone disruption, the City would lean into community and neighborhood
groups to spread the word.
6.2.8 County Communication Procedures
While activated, the Snohomish County EOC can be contacted via phone, email, Microsoft
Teams, and various radio bands, assuming phone lines, radio towers, and internet are
operational. During an EOC activation DEM may not be able to monitor each
communication method, especially if the incident is widespread or catastrophic. Below is a
list of communication methods in order of preference if the County EOC is activated:
Phone: Jurisdictions can call the EOC by directly contacting a section or ESF, (specific lines are
provided upon activation), contacting DEM main line, or through the Duty Officer line.
Email: Partners can email any section or ESF directly (specific a -mails are provided upon activation),
emailing DEM's email (dem@snoco.org), or the Duty Officer email.
Microsoft Teams: The EOC uses Microsoft Teams to coordinate information sharing throughout the
county. Incident specific teams are created for each EOC activation.
3 Radio: The EOC can be contacted via DEM HAIL on the 800MHz public safety radio system, multiple
repeaters on the VHF network (frequency programming provided on www.wa7dem.info), or
amateur radio on the Granite Falls 146.920MHz repeater (156.7Hz tone) for licensed users.
Outside of an EOC activation, all jurisdictions should contact the Duty Officer for
emergency information or logistics needs. Partners should contact the Duty Officer by
phone or email to submit a logistics request. There is no formal form required outside of
an activation. The Duty Officer maintains similar communication methods as during an EOC
activation but does not constantly monitor DEM VHF or amateur radio. Below is the list of
communications methods to the Duty Officer in order of preference:
1 Phone: Partners should call the Duty Officer 24/7 for any emergency support.
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Email: Partners can email the Duty Officer during daytime hours for emergency support. Duty
Officer email is monitored 7 days per week, but not overnight. Emails requiring immediate
attention should be accompanied by a phone call to the Duty Officer.
Microsoft Teams: DEM has invited the jurisdictions to a Duty Officer Coordination Team, allowing
for real-time sharing of information between all partners outside of an EOC activation. Similar to
email, if a Teams message requires immediate attention, it should be accompanied by a phone
call to the Duty Officer.
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Radio: DEM can be contacted via DEM HAIL on the 800MHz public safety radio system during
regular business/operating hours. After hours, if a partner does not have phone capability, DEM
HAIL is monitored by Sno911 who will contact the Duty Officer.
Other communications systems that DEM uses or monitors:
• Mass Notification: The EOC uses Rave Mobile Safety to push out mass
emergency alerts to the public via phone calls, the Emergency Alert System
(EAS), and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).
• WebEOC: When Snohomish County EOC is unable to fulfill resource requests or
when Washington State requires it, DEM will use WebEOC to send resource
requests to the State EOC. DEM can monitor WebEOC to receive requests from
jurisdictions who use WebEOC.
6.2.9 County Joint Information System
Public information should be coordinated and integrated, before (if possible), during and
after an emergency or disaster. The County coordinates information through ESF 15 using a
Joint Information System (JIS). The JIS provides the mechanism to organize, integrate, and
coordinate information to ensure timely, accurate, accessible, and consistent messaging
with Public Information Officers across multiple jurisdictions, federal partners, county
government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector.
In response to most events, public information activities are often carried out by the lead
response agency in coordination with other organizations through the JIS. The AS helps
communications staff accomplish their mission by facilitating coordination, helping to avoid
conflicting messages by focusing on one or two key messages, using talking points,
designating spokesperson(s), and speaking about one's own agency/program/service.
AS operations are accomplished, physically or virtually, through the Joint Information
Center (JIC) within the County EOC. The County JIC can be activated by request of the City
of Arlington to support and coordinate public information before, during, and after an
emergency or disaster.
The JIC can assist in the following:
Creating consistent countywide messaging across all partners involved in the
disaster.
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• Handling public information requests.
• Creating and disseminating public information through a variety of media.
• Maintaining a central point of information for the County known as the Public
Safety Hub.
• Creating and vetting all alert and warning messaging.
6.2.10 Emergency Alert and Warning
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Emergency alert and warning systems are designed to allow public safety officials to warn
the public of potential or current threats or emergencies. Public alerts and warnings may
be issued for events that necessitate shelter -in -place, evacuation, or other protective
actions for life safety or property preservation. Snohomish County DEM will make a good
faith effort to contact a jurisdiction priorto any mass notification in their boundaries. DEM
or Sno911 may issue an alert without making contact if there is concern for immediate life
safety.
Jurisdictions can request an emergency alert be issued via the Sno911 Supervisor,
Snohomish County Duty Officer (if the Snohomish County EOC is not activated), or the EOC
Manager (when the Snohomish County EOC is activated).
All interlocal agreement jurisdictions can use Rave Mobile Safety to support mass internal
notifications of their employees or partners. These alerts will not go to the public but can
be used to recall employees or volunteers.
6.2.11 Mitigation
The Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) assesses 13 hazards affecting the
county and greater region. Mitigation action items for risk reduction are identified both at
the county level and within each participating jurisdiction. Arlington has a 2020 HMP and
will operate under that plan until a successor plan is completed. Snohomish County
updates the HMP on a 5-year cycle, the next update is planned for 2025, with approval in
2026. City of Arlington is assisting in updating the County's base plan in 2025 and in 2026
will work with the County in developing or updating a local annex.
6.2.12 Preparedness
Preparedness activities develop operational capabilities in advance of an emergency to
alleviate the impacts of disasters and protect people, property and infrastructure from
threats and hazards. City of Arlington should develop, train, and exercise jurisdictional -
specific disaster and emergency operations plans. These plans should be tailored to the
capabilities of City of Arlington and not exceed or commit the jurisdiction to capabilities
they are unable to meet. Coordination with the County provides additional support to fill
gaps within capabilities of City of Arlington.
The City of Arlington participates in regular trainings in local utility operations, information
technology, wildfire and general preparedness. Tabletop exercises for flooding, earthquake
and volcanic threats are planned for 2026. A local public emergency preparedness
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campaign ran throughout 2025 and an employee preparedness campaign is scheduled for
2026.
The City engages with other entities through regular meeting and planning events for:
• Mount Baker/Glacier Peak Volcanic Awareness and Planning
• Snohomish County Emergency Advisory Board
• South Whidbey Island Fault (SWIF) 27 Exercise Planning
• Hazard Mitigation planning
• Continuity of Operations meetings at the County and State levels
• Emergency Managers of Snohomish County meetings
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program
The City is developing other emergency plans that support preparedness efforts:
• The Emergency Action Plan —will focus on protecting employees and infrastructure
during emergencies, including evacuation procedures and safety protocols. An
Emergency Action Plan has an anticipated completion year of 2027.
• The Emergency Operations Plan —will define roles, responsibilities and
communications protocols for coordinated response and recovery. An Emergency
Operations Plan has an anticipated completion year of 2027.
• The Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) will establish essential services and
personnel in a disaster that will minimize disruption of services and create
resilience of systems across many possible hazards. The COOP has an anticipated
completion year of 2026.
• The Continuity of Governance (COG) will establish principles and practices that will
allow the government to continue its essential operations in case of a catastrophic
event. The COOP has an anticipated completion year of 2026.
6.2.13 Response
Response activities take place immediately before, during and after emergencies or
disasters to save lives and minimize damage to property, the environment, and the
economy. Specific response roles are described in this Annex in Section 4. Organization,
Roles, and Responsibilities. Continuity Of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of
Governance (COG) documents are in development, but procedures to identify and
maintain essential functions are established in past practices and this document.
Windshield surveys are being developed to use throughout the City to align with reporting
out on the Community Lifeline status in response to an event.
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Recovery activities are pre -disaster planning activities that assist the community to
efficiently start the recovery process. Snohomish County developed a Disaster Recovery
Framework, based on the National Disaster Recovery Framework, to outline the roles that
community groups, local governments, tribes, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit
organizations would undertake to foster local recovery.
As part of its preparedness strategy, the City of Arlington is incorporating recovery -focused
planning to ensure a swift and coordinated return to normal operations following a
disaster. The development of the COOP and COG Plans will support early recovery by
preserving essential records, identifying alternate facilities, and maintaining continuity of
leadership and services. These efforts align with Snohomish County's Disaster Recovery
Framework and will enable the City to work collaboratively with local organizations,
businesses, and government partners to restore infrastructure, support community needs,
and accelerate long-term recovery.
7. Administration, Documentation, and Resourcing
7.1 Administration
During emergency operations, non -essential administrative activities may be suspended.
Personnel not assigned to essential duties may be assigned to other departments to provide
support services.
It is the policy of City of Arlington that each department will assign personnel responsible for the
documentation of disaster activities and costs. Documentation overall for the City is the
responsibility of the City Clerk.
7.2 Documentation
All organizations with disaster responsibilities should establish and maintain files of disaster -
related directives, forms, and paperwork, including fiscal documentation, aligned with State
records retention law. Documentation allows City of Arlington to submit reimbursements and
recover costs, create historical records, apply for grants, address insurance needs, develop
mitigation measures, highlight practices to continue, and identify areas for improvement.
Documentation by each jurisdiction contributes to the overall ability of the County and State to
request support from the Federal government.
7.2.1 Essential Files
Essential files include, but are not limited to:
• Sign -in sheets/staffing patterns
• Media Releases
• Situation Reports
• Emergency Action Plans
• Proclamations of Emergency
• Requests for Assistance
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• Damage Observation and Assessment Reports
• Financial Documentation (including receipts, payroll records, contracts, etc.)
• After -Action Reports
7.3 After -Action Report
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After -action reports (AAR) create a permanent historical record of the incident and are used to
evaluate processes, procedures, and actions pertaining to the response and recovery of an
event. AARs include information identifying the actions taken, resources expended, economic
and human impacts, and lessons learned because of the disaster. AARs are essential to seeking
reimbursement and can assist in supporting mitigation efforts and funding. City of Arlington's
Emergency Manager, in conjunction with DEM, is responsible for soliciting input and conducting
an after -action review with each -department involved in the disaster. The Emergency Manager is
responsible for ensuring completion of the after -action review items.
AARs inform future preparedness, mitigation, planning, training, and exercise efforts through
narratives and improvement plans. These actions can include updating this Annex, plans,
replacing resources, and augmenting personnel.
7.4 Resources Assessment Section
7.4.1 Resources
It is the policy of City of Arlington that all departments prepare and maintain an updated
account of its personnel, facilities, and equipment resources to be reviewed annually. Single or
multiple resources may be called upon during disaster operations.
The private and nonprofit sectors are an important part of any disaster response and recovery.
Businesses and nonprofits including faith -based organizations (FBOs), community -based
organizations (CBOs), and non -governmental organizations (NGOs) provide valuable intelligence
and resources before, during, and after a disaster.
Below is a high-level overview of jurisdictional resources that can be used for emergency or
disaster response purposes:
Facilities • Airport/CED Building— meeting rooms, kitchen, restroom
facilities, showers
• Public Works Administration Building — meeting rooms,
kitchen, restroom facilities, showers
• City Hall — meeting rooms, kitchens, restrooms
• Police Department — meeting rooms, restrooms,
• Council Chambers — large meeting room, kitchen, restrooms
• IT Building — large bays, meeting room, restroom and showers,
kitchen
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• Maintenance and Operations Building — kitchen, restrooms,
large outdoor space for staging
• More detailed list of City owned facilities in Appendix D
Staff • Building Official - building structural status and occupancy
eligibility.
• Combination inspector— building structural status
• Water Treatment Plant Operator III- Potable waterstatus and
treatment
• Water Distribution Specialist III (2) —Status and repair
assessment for water infrastructure
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III —Status and repair
assessment for wastewater infrastructure
• Wastewater Collection System Specialist III - Status and repair
assessment for wastewater infrastructure
• Airport Operations Manager —trained to fly drone
• Airport Operations Coordinator —trained to fly drone
• Police Reserve Officer —trained to fly drone
• Maintenance Technician III — ham radio operator
• CDL Drivers — 23 staff
• GIS staff (3) — mapping, analysis, windshield survey results
mapping
• General staff —trained for windshield survey (15)
Equipment The City maintains an equipment list through a program called Elements
maintained in our GIS group in Public Works. A list of vehicle and other
large equipment can be found in Appendix E
Specialty Services Drones —The City has drone support capabilities that are utilized by
various departments in routine services and could be deployed for
emergency services from their home location.
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Technologies/Platforms City of Arlington maintains technologies and platforms that support
services and communications between City staff and the general public.
Security and safety are top priorities within technology services and
maintaining the City systems is key to daily and emergency support
throughout. The City utilized the Microsoft Suite of products, Teams for
communications both virtual and for phone systems. Finance and
Payroll use the Caselle platform for budget and payroll. Public Works
uses Elements for equipment. Police use Plan it for scheduling and Blue
Beam for internal processes. CED uses (Works for permitting and
Laserfiche for document storage.
7.4.2 Disaster Expenditures
Emergency and disaster expenditures are not a normal item in the budgeting process of
local governments. Some departments may include disaster preparedness and mitigation
items in their budget already (e.g., sand for flooding or deicer for winter roads).
Nevertheless, disasters may occur which require a jurisdiction to spend substantial, but
necessary, unanticipated obligations and expenditures. There are programs available to
local jurisdictions, and their residents, to recover some of the cost associated with a
disaster including Public and Individual Assistance, Small Business Administration
programs, and insurance programs. To be eligible for these programs, jurisdictions and
residents must maintain diligent records of expenses related to the disaster.
The Finance Director or designee shall develop effective administrative methods to keep
and retain detailed records distinguishing disaster operational activities and expenditures
and delineate them from routine or general programs, activities, and expenditures. At a
minimum, cost records should include personnel time and overtime, resources used,
donations, volunteer contributions, mutual aid, and contracts initiated. The Finance
Director or designee shall provide documentation processes and training to all personnel
involved in the disaster.
7.4.3 Post -Disaster Assistance
Post -disaster assistance is financial reimbursement provided by the State and/or Federal
government for costs directly caused by a disaster or emergency. There is no guarantee of
post -disaster assistance by Washington State and/or the Federal government, after a
locally proclaimed emergency. If provided, post -disaster assistance is offered through the
following methods:
Public Assistance (PA) —disaster assistance provided by the federal government and
periodically the state to public entities including tribes, state, county and municipal
governments, and certain nonprofits that provide essential public service.
Individual Assistance (IA) —federal and/or state assistance to the public who sustained
damage from a federally declared disaster. Individual Assistance only covers a portion of
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damages and is not meant to replace insurance. There is also assistance available for
individuals who have become unemployed because of a disaster.
Small Business Administration (SBA) — eligible businesses and nonprofits that are
impacted by the disaster may be eligible for recovery loans from the SBA. Regardless of
size, eligible businesses may apply for SBA loans for both physical damage and economic
loss. SBA's Disaster Loan Program is not exclusively for small businesses. SBA loans are also
available for damage to private property owned by individuals and families not fully
covered by insurance.
Other Needs Assistance (ONA) — income -dependent assistance for personal property.
Some items are only eligible after individuals are denied SBA assistance (including loans);
other items are not contingent on SBA denial.
8. Annex Development, Training, Exercise, and Maintenance
Overall development and maintenance of this Annex is the responsibility of City of Arlington.
This Annex, and any appendices, are reviewed, reevaluated, and updated once every five years
by the Human Resources Director. Review and revision is conducted in collaboration with County
DEM. This Annex should be updated based on lessons learned as a result of real -world
emergencies or through training or exercises. Primary departments or supporting agencies will
be responsible for maintenance of sections of the Annex related to their assigned function.
Revision may result from or include:
• New procedures, policies, or technologies.
• Lessons learned from a real -world incident or exercise(s).
• Feedback during training or case study review.
• To accommodate new organizations or organizational structures.
Training and exercises are conducted at least annually in conjunction with DEM. An exercise may
be substituted for a real -world activation (planned or unplanned). All final revisions are
submitted to WA EMD for review and approval. This Annex will be made publicly available on the
Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management's website.
9. Authorities, References, and Attachments
9.1 Authorities
• City of Arlington Municipal Code
• City of Arlington Financial Policy
• Snohomish County DEM Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management
Services
• Revised Code of Washington Chapter 38.52 Emergency Management
■ RCW 38.52.100 Local organization and coordination of emergency managements
services
• Revised Code of Washington Chapter 35A.12
■ 38.52.070 Power and Authority of the Mayor
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• Revised code of Washington Chapter 35.23
• WAC 118.30
• Snohomish County Code 2.36 Emergency Management
• Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
• National Planning Framework
9.2 References
• Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Snohomish County Disaster Recovery Framework
• Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Snohomish County Debris Management Plan
• Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
9.3 Attachments
• Appendix A —City Infrastructure
Appendix A - City Infrastructure Information
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As of 2023, the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) estimated the City of
Arlington's population at 21,740—about 2.5%of Snohomish County's total population. This represents a
growth of 22% since 2010 and nine percent since 2020 (20% and four percent for the same periods,
countywide).
The City's age distribution is similarto that of the County. According to the American Community Survey
(ACS), Arlington's median age is 37, compared to age 39 countywide. Arlington has a population
consisting of roughly 25% children (population under age 18), while the County has 22% children. 13% of
Arlington's population is age 65 and over while 15% of the County's population is over the age of 65. The
County has slightly more residents ranging from age 18 to 34, with 22% of the total population,
compared to the City's 21% age 18 to 34.
The City's residential population is slightly less racially diverse than that of the County. While 72% of
Arlington is white and non -Hispanic, that number is 63% in Snohomish County. About 15% of Arlington
residents are Hispanic or Latino and about 10% are of two or more races.
Water
Water supply to the City of Arlington is provided by: one treatment plant that receives water from two
groundwater wells within the Haller Wellfield, which are under the direct influence of surface water; a
groundwater well within the Airport Wellfield; and wholesale water purchased from the Snohomish
County PUD No. 1 (PUD). Water storage is provided by two reservoirs that have a total capacity of 4.0
million gallons (MG). In addition, the City's water system has four primary pressure zones with nine
pressure reducing valves, one booster pump station and approximately 114.1 miles of water mains.
The City's water utility is staffed by nine treatment and distribution staff serving under the Utilities
Manager. In 2024, the City provided service to more than 5,900 customer connections, or about 9,200
equivalent residential units (ERUs), within the City's retail water service area (WSA), which extends
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beyond the City limits as defined in the North Snohomish County Coordinated Water System Plan
(updated 2024).
The City limits comprise an area of approximately 9.7 square miles, whereas the existing retail WSA is
approximately 25.3 square miles. The 2023 population within the City limits was 21,740, while water
service was provided to approximately 18,739 people throughout the WSA. Total water production for
residential, commercial, and industrial uses was 634.724 MG, or an overall demand of 93 gallons per
person served. At one time much of the water distribution system in the downtown area and near the
airport consisted of asbestos cement water mains that were was constructed from the 1950s through
the 1970s. The typical life expectancy of the older AC water mains is generally 50 years. However,
corrosion within water mains has been greatly reduced through the development of cement mortar
lined ductile iron pipe, which has a life expectancy in excess of 75 years. A large portion of these older
water mains have been replaced within the last 30-40 years. The City is implementing its plan to replace
the remaining 2.7 miles of older AC water mains within the next 5 years.
Sewer
Arlington owns and operates its sewer utility under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Permit. It is managed by the Wastewater Department under the City's Public Works' Utilities
Division. The City's wastewater utility consists of 10 treatment and collections staff serving under the
Utilities Manager. The sewer utility service area includes the city limits and UGA with the exception of a
portion of the Smokey Point neighborhood that is served by the City of Marysville. The total sewer
service area is approximately 9.59 square miles with a population of approximately 16,159. In 2024,
there are 4,652 residential customer connections and 487 connections serving commercial, industrial,
and institutional customers. The City's sewer system is comprised of a 4.0 MGD Water Reclamation
Facility (WRF) that is currently permitted to treat 2.67 MGD. Membrane filtration, biological nutrient
removal, and ultraviolet disinfection processes produce effluent of Class A or B reclaimed water quality.
Collections staff maintain 2,034 manholes, 71.5 miles of gravity collection mains, and 15 pump stations
which feed 8.75 miles of pressurized force mains. Biosolids are off -hauled and land applied in Eastern
Washington. Most of the City is served by sewer. Some existing older homes throughout the city (mainly
areas within the Smokey Point Subarea and West Bluff Subarea) are still connected to septic. These
homes have sewer readily available with extensions and are required to connect to sewer when the
septic tank fails or when redevelopment of the property is proposed. Within the city limits there are two
areas where sewer service is only available with major extensions and improvements. These areas
include the neighborhood of Boyden and the East Hill Subarea. The property owners within the Boyden
tracts are required to extend and provide sewer prior to allowing for higher density development. The
property owners within the East Hill Subarea are required to provide a subarea plan meeting and
required to extend and provide sewer prior to development. The City's current expansion plans do
include capacity for the future connection of the East Hill Subarea properties when a subarea plan is
developed by private developers.
Stormwater
The City of Arlington owns and operates its stormwater Utility to maintain the City's stormwater
drainage system, protect its water resources and assure full implementation of the City's NPDES Phase II
stormwater permit, as issued by the Department of Ecology. The Stormwater Utility has two full time
technical stormwater staff who report to the Utilities Manager. Supporting services are provided by
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Maintenance and Operations Department (street sweeping and shared maintenance of storm
infrastructure) and the Wastewater Department (maintenance of storm infrastructure). The Stormwater
Utility has prepared, and the City of Arlington has adopted, a Comprehensive Stormwater Plan (SCP)
which is incorporated into this Plan by reference. The City of Arlington sits within two surface water
basins, the Stillaguamish River basin to the north and the Snohomish River basin to the south.
Stormwater collected in the City's drainage structures is either discharged to surface waters or infiltrated
into the ground. Stormwater infrastructure includes: 83.7 miles of City streets; 4,563 catch basins and
stormwater manholes; 52.9 miles of stormwater conveyance pipes; 18.9 miles of ditches and swales; 3.0
miles of culverts; 206 detention basins; more than 34 rain gardens and bioswales; 71 outfalls to surface
waters, and three stormwater wetlands. The inventory of these features is included in the SCP and also
incorporated in the City's GIS asset management database.
Airport
The Arlington Municipal Airport is part of the National Plan of Integrated Systems (NPIAS), as well as of
the transportation infrastructure serving the City of Arlington, Snohomish County, and the northern
portion of the Seattle -Tacoma Metropolitan Area. The Airport is located north of the Seattle -Tacoma
Metropolitan Area, approximately three miles southwest of the Arlington Old Town Business District,
approximately one-third of a mile from the Highway Commercial District, and twelve miles north of the
City of Everett. It is owned and operated by the City of Arlington and is contained within the corporate
boundaries of the City. The airport is 1,200 acres and includes industrial, commercial, and public land
uses, in addition to the aviation operations. The majority of the existing general aviation facilities are
located along the east side of Runway 16/34, between 59th Avenue NE and Taxiway "A". This part of the
airport is developed with aircraft storage facilities, including over 400 T-hangars and apron area to
accommodate over eighty tiedown spaces. The City of Arlington owns 108 of the existing T-hangars.
There is also a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), and several maintenance, and individually owned aircraft
storage hangars throughout this area. Additional general aviation facilities are developed along the
southwest side of Runway 11/29. These facilities include tie -down apron space for aircrafts and
complexes of several new business -related aircraft storage hangars. The existing ultra -light hangar
complex is in the northwest quadrant of the airport and has storage for approximately 62 aircraft. There
are approximately 600 aircraft based at the airport (including 12 helicopters, 20 gliders, and 23
ultralights). The airport's hangar occupancy rate is 100 percent currently. There is significant demand for
the additional aircraft storage facilities (approximately 40 aircraft owners are on file requesting space).
The Airport is home to one of the largest "Fly -Ins" in the Northwest -- The Arlington Fly -In.
The Airport has sufficient area to accommodate both aviation and non -aviation development in the
Cascade Industrial Center which includes the airport. There are over 200 businesses on airport property
that lease land and/or facilities from the City. Approximately 25% of these businesses involve aviation or
aviation -related uses associated with the airport the remaining businesses are non -aviation.
Electricity
The City of Arlington is served by the Snohomish County Public Utilities District No. 1(PUD). One PUD-
owned generating resource is the Arlington Microgrid Solar Array located east of the Arlington Municipal
Airport. This facility "is a demonstration testbed for several interconnected distributed energy
technologies that are constructed to be self-sustaining if disconnected from the electrical grid at large".
This new local PUD office will serve northern Snohomish County and act as a staging area for recovery in
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the event of a large-scale disruption. PUD has partnered with 3rd Party Provider to install and operate a
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) within the Cascade Industrial Center, east of the Arlington
Municipal Airport, at the PUD Arlington Campus. The BESS facility is proposed to be constructed in
2025/2026.
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) owns and maintains a transmission corridor in the City of Arlington that
transports electricity across the City. This corridor, which extends in a north -south direction on the east
side of Arlington, contains two transmissions lines: the "Beverly — Beaver Lake" 115 kV line and the
"Sedro Woolley— SCL Bothell" 230 kV line. These transmission lines serve the energy needs of areas to
the north and south of Snohomish County. Under certain conditions, PSE's transmission line could
support the local distribution grid by providing emergency back up to Snohomish PUD's system
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• AppendixB— EmergencyDeclarationTemplate — Flood
Appendix B — Emergency Declaration Template Flooding
City of Arlington Declaration Flood Emergency —Template
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WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has been subjected to a climatic conditions favorable to flooding and
wind damage; and
WHEREAS the Stillaguamish River at SR 530 is currently at XX feet and is predicted to rise to XX feet by
Time Day, Date„ which is expected to be in the active flood stage,
WHEREAS, damages have occurred to the City of Arlington roads and infrastructure, utilities, private
roads, homes, businesses and farmland due to rising river levels and urban flooding; and
WHEREAS, there is an emergency present which necessitates activation of the City of Arlington
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and utilization of emergency powers granted pursuant to
RCW 38.52;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Don Vanney, Mayor of the City of Arlington, as a result of the aforementioned
situation and under RCW 38.52.020 (1)(b) and RCW 36.40.180 do hereby proclaim that a State of
Emergency exists in the City of Arlington and direct the supporting plans and procedures to the City of
Arlington Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to be implemented. Designated departments
are authorized under RCW 38.52.070(2) and Snohomish County Code (SCC) 3.04.200 to enter into
contract and incur obligations necessary to combat such an emergency and to protect the health and
safety of persons and property and provide emergency assistance to the victims of such disaster. Each
designated department is authorized to exercise the powers vested in this resolution in light of the
demands of an extreme emergency situation without regard to time consuming procedures and
formalities prescribed by law (excepting mandatory constitutional requirements).
DATED this day of 20
Don E. Vanney, Mayor, City of Arlington
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City of Arlington
• Appendix C—Emergency Declaration Template City -Wide Snow Emergency
Appendix C — Emergency Declaration Template City -Wide Snow Emergency
WHEREAS, the City has received an unusually large amount of snow fall within a day period
WHEREAS, there is an emergency present which necessitates activation of the City of Arlington
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Operations Plan and utilization of
emergency powers grants pursuant to RCW 39.52;
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need for additional assistance and resources,
August 3. 2026
NOW THEREFORE, I, Don E. Vanney as a result of these unprecedented snowstorms do hereby proclaim
that a State of Emergency exists within the City of Arlington.
Designated departments are authorized to under RCW 38.52.070 (2) to enter into contracts and incur
obligations necessary to combat such an emergency. Each designated department is authorized to
exercise the powers vested in this resolution in light of the demands of an extreme emergency situation
without regard to time consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law (excepting mandatory
constitutional requirements).
DATED this day of , 20
Don E. Vanney, Mayor, City of Arlington
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Appendix D - Facility List
Airport Hangar Building C
17914 59TH DR NE
12285
Airport Hangar Building O
17916 59TH DR NE
12285
Airport Hangar Building E
17918 59TH DR NE
12285
Airport Hangar G
17918 59TH DR NE
11700
Corporate Hangar 57A
19128 59TH DR NE
6000
Airport Hangar Building H
17814 59TH DR NE
13230
Airport Hangar Building J
17814 59TH DR NE
13230
Airport Hangar Building K
17818 59th DR NE
13230
City Shop Building #3
6205 188TH PL NE
2668
City Hall/ Admin
238 N OLYMPIC AVE
11760
Fire Station #46
137 N MCLEOD AVE
9283
Terrace Park Restrooms
809 E 5th ST
360
Bill Quake Memorial Park Restrooms
1850159TH AVE NE
210
Legion Park Centennial Trail Restroom & Visitors Information Center
114 N OLYMPIC AVE
930
Water Tank (Gleneagle)
17911 COUNTRY CLUB DR
0
Public Works Admin Building
154 W COX AVE
7638
Water Pump Station
17932 OXFORD DR
694
Airport Office
18204 59TH DR NE
10430
Fire Station #2-47
6231 188TH PL NE
2872
Lift Station #2
7116 204TH ST
225
Legion Park Gazebo
114 N OLYMPIC AVE
816
Jensen Park; Park Equipment, Bark Chips
7801 Jensen Farm Ln
100
Evans Park; Bleachers, Backstop, Fences
18813 59th Avenue
1000
Lift Station #3
19638 63rd Ave NE
96
Lift Station #4
17800 59th Ave
96
Lift Station #5
1750151st Ave
96
Lift Station #6
19210 Smokey Point Blvd
140
Evans Park Restrooms
18813 59th Dr NE
396
Bill Quake Memorial Park & Storage
1850159TH AVE NE
330
Airport Navy Hangar
18008 59TH DR NE
25415
Haller Park; Property in the Open (2 Playsets,swing, spring riders, climber, merr
1100 WEST AVE
0
Parachute Loft
17928 59TH DR NE
7160
Aviation Inspection Repair
18928 59TH DR NE
3592
City Shop Building #1
6205 188TH PL NE
6812
City Shop Building #2
6205 188TH PL NE
1848
Bill Quake Memorial Park - Ballfield Lights & Poles
1850159TH AVE NE
0
Bill Quake Memorial Park- Ball Field Concession Stand
1850159TH AVE NE
280
Bill Quake Memorial Park - Ball Field Umpire Building
1850159TH AVE NE
206
Bill Quake Memorial Park- Announcing Booth #1
1850159TH AVE NE
62
Bill Quake Memorial Park - Property in the open
1850159TH AVE NE
0
Haller Park Boat Launch
1100 WEST AVE
440
Haller Park Restrooms & Concessions
127W COX AVE
654
Bill Quake Memorial ParkBaseball Field #1
1850159TH AVE NE
12550
Terrace Park Shelter
809 E 5th St
300
Terrace Park Stage
809 E 5th St
100
Terrace Park Playground
809 E 5th St
0
Legion Park Property in the Open
LEGION PARK
0
Innovation center
404 NOLYMPIC AVE
1107
520 Water Reservoir
17003 91ST AVE NE
0
Pump House (520 Reservoir)
17003 91ST AVE NE
546
Lift Station #7
4721 198th PI
96
Airport Well Pump House
18300 59TH DR NE
120
Lift Station #8
1740167th Ave
96
Lift Station #9
6128 SE State Route 530
96
Lift Station #11
2600 State Route 530
120
Cemetery Storage Building
20310 67TH AVE NE
752
York Park (4 Lots)
3209 180th St NE
1720
Well #2
1100 WEST AVE
432
Lift Station #12 Crown Park 59th & 172nd
5899 172ND ST NE
221
Cemetery Office and Maintenance Shop
20310 67TH AVE NE
2640
Compost Facility Building
19615 63RD AVE
960
2-Story Office/Hangar Steel Building
18810 59TH DR NE
16890
Shop Building
18228 59TH DR NE
3850
Oso Lumber Office Building
6111 188TH ST NE
3406
Oso Lumber Pole Building
6111 188TH ST NE
16960
Restaurant
18218 59TH DR NE
1689
Police Department Council Chambers
110 E 3RD ST
19890
Skateboard Park
18509 59TH AVE NE
11600
Covered Bridge (Near SR 9 & Eagle Field Dr)
18826 CROWN RIDGE BLVO
2856
Property in the Open
18722 59TH AVE NE
0
Bill Quake Memorial Park Baseball Field #2
1850159TH AVE NE
12550
Bill Quake Memorial Park - Announcing Booth #2
1850159TH AVE NE
62
Oso Lumber Shed
6205 188TH PL NE
774
City Shop -Storage Barn
6205 188TH PL NE
1369
Shop -Equipment Storage Shed
6205 188TH PL NE
936
Compost Bay #1
19615 63RD AVE
7200
Compost Bay #2
19615 63RD AVE
11040
Well #1
1100 WEST AVE
169
Haller Park Splash Pad Pump Building
1100 WEST AVE
281
Haller Park Picnic Shelter
1100 WEST AVE
546
Lab/Admin Building
816 N WEST AVE
2640
MBR Building
816 N WEST AVE
4800
MBR Tank
816 N WEST AVE
8120
Solids Handling Building
816 N WEST AVE
4290
Equipment Building
816 N WEST AVE
2400
Headworks
816 N WEST AVE
1874
Aeration Basin & Digester - WW
816 N WEST AVE
17875
Secondary Support Building
816 N WEST AVE
3016
BIO Filter
816 N WEST AVE
5238
Inplant Lift Station
816 N WEST AVE
0
WW - Generator
816 N WEST AVE
0
2W Pump Station
816 N WEST AVE
0
Underground Piping
816 N WEST AVE
0
Distribution Office - Water
Station 48
Legion Park Stage
Haller ParkSplash Pad
Community Garden (Incl. Garden Beds)
Airport Regulator Building
Hwy 530 Traffic Signal
Lift Station #15
Lift Station #16
Smokey Point Community ParkRestroom
Airport Admin Building Solar Arrays Carports
Smokey Point Community Park Stage
Smokey Point Community Park Picnic Shelter
Smokey Point Community Park PITO (walking track, benches, tables, chairs)
Smokey Point Community Park Play Structures
Jensen Park Restroom
816 N WEST AVE
3020
4228 Airport Blvd
11422
110 N OLYMPIC AVE
432
526 N WEST AVE PMB 163
4648
505 E Third Street
0
18204 59TH OR NE
293
Hwy 530 & Smokey Pt Blvd
0
4013 172nd St NE
27
4907 Longhouse Trail Lane
350
17903 Smokey Point Blvd.
502
18204 59th Or NE
2806
17903 Smokey Point Blvd
875
17903 Smokey Point Blvd
676
17903 Smokey Point Blvd
0
17903 Smokey Point Blvd
0
7801 Jensen Farm Ln
200
Appendix E - Equipment List
L J01C. Mode
1925
SEAGRAVE
FIRE TRUCK (At Fire Station 46)
1983
OSHKOSH SNOWPLOW
P-2330-1
1984
OSHKOSH SNOW BLOWER
WT-2206
1985
KENWORTH
DUMP TRUCK
1985
OSHKOSH SNOWPLOW
W-700-15-R
1991
INTERNATIONAL
DUMP TRUCK, 10-YARD
1990
OSHKOSH SNOW BLOWER
WT-2206
1997
INTERNATIONAL
DUMP TRUCK
2001
DODGE
RAM PICKUP
2001
FORD
F-550 SUPER
2001
INTERNATIONAL
DUMP
2002
INTERNATIONAL
2574 DUMP TTRUCK/SANDER/PLOW
2002
INTERSTATE
CARGO TRAILER 7X14
2002
INTERSTATE WEST
UTILITY TRAILER
2004
ELGIN/FREIGHTLINER
4-WHEEL MECHANICAL SWEEPER
2005
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO
2005
TRAIL KING
FLAT BED TILT
2006
INTERNATIONAL
7600
2007
DODGE
RAM 3500 CHASSIS
2007
FORD
E14 ECONOLINE CARGO VAN
2007
VOLVO VACTOR
CATCHBSN
2008
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK
V-BOX WORKSTAR 7600 DUMP TRUCK
2010
FORD
CROWN VICTORIA - K9 UNIT
2011
FORD
F450 CREW CAB
2012
CHEVROLET
COLORADO
2013
FREIGHTLINER
M2PATCH TRUCK
2015
FORD
EXPEDITION
2015
FORD
EXPLORER
2015
FORD
EXPLORER
Make
ModelYear
2015
FORD
F-350 W/DUMP BODY
2015
FORD
F-350 w/DUMP BODY
2016
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
2016
FORD
EXPLORER K8A
2016
FORD
F-150
2016
FORD
F-350 W/DUMP BODY
2016
FORD
F-350 W/DUMP BODY
2016
RAM
1500
2016
RAM
1500
2016
RAM
1500
2017
FORCE PROTECTION INC
CAT I Al ISS
2017
FORD
EXPLORER K8A AWD
2017
FORD
F-150
2017
NISSAN
ROGUE
2018
FORD
EXPLORER SUV PPV
2018
FORD
F150 PU
2018
FORD
F150 PU
2018
FORD
F250
2018
FORD
FUSION SEDAN
2018
FORD
FUSION SEDAN
2018
PJTM
83 CHANNEL TRAILER
2018
RAM
1500
2019
DODGE
DURANGO
2019
DODGE
DURANGO
2019
DODGE
GRAND CARAVAN
2019
FORD
EXPLORER SUV
2019
FORD
F250 PU
2019
NISSAN
ROGUE SUV
2020
CHEVROLET
EQUINOX
2020
CHEVROLET
TAHOE
2020
CHEVROLET
TAHOE
2020
CHEVROLET
TAHOE
2020
FORD
F-150
2020
FORD
F-150
2020
FORD
F-150
2020
FREIGHTLINER
VACTOR TRUCK 114SD
2020
RAM
2500 ST 4X4 DJ7L92
2020
RAM
2500 ST 4X4 DJ7L92
2020
RAM
2500 ST 4X4 DJ7L92
2021
FORD
EXPLORER
2021
FORD
EXPLORER
2021
FORD
EXPLORER
2021
FORD
EXPLORER
2021
FORD
EXPLORER
2021
FORD
EXPLORER
2012
FORD
EXPLORER
2012
FORD
F-150
2012
FORD
F-150
2021
GMC
SAVANNA
2021
SUBARU
OUTBACK
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
Make
ModelYear
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2022
FORD
EXPLORER
2023
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO
2023
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO
2023
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO
2023
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 1500
2023
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500HD
2023
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500HD
2023
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 2500HD
2023
CHEVROLET
TRAVERSE
2023
HYUNDAI
SANTA FE
2023
TOYOTA
TACOMA
2023
TOYOTA
TACOMA
2023
TOYOTA
TACOMA
2023
TOYOTA
TACOMA
2024
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO
2024
CHEVROLET
SILVERADO
2024
FORD
EXPLORER
2024
FORD
EXPLORER
2024
FORD
EXPLORER
2024
FORD
EXPLORER
2024
FORD
EXPLORER
2024
FORD
EXPLORER
2024
FORD
F450
2024
FREIGHTLINER M2
SCHWARZE
2025
FORD
EXPLORER
2025
FORD
F150
2025
FORD
F150
2025
FORD
F150
2025
N ISSAN
2026
FORD
2026
FORD
2026
FORD
2026
FORD
ARIYA
EXPLORER
EXPLORER
EXPLORER
EXPLORER
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10.Terms and Definitions
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Abbreviation
AAR
After -Action Review
A methodology for assessing performance, identifying
challenges, and seeking improvements in the aftermath
of a disaster.
CEMP
Comprehensive Emergency
An overarching plan for how to respond to an emergency
Management Plan
or disaster that covers roles, responsibilities, resources,
and authorities.
CERT
Community Emergency
Response Team
CIC
Cascade Industrial Center
CISA
Cybersecurity &
Infrastructure Security
Agency
COOP
Continuity of Operations
Plan for departments and agencies to continue their
Plan
critical governmental functions in the event of natural or
human -caused disaster.
COP
Common Operating Picture
A continuously updated, unified overview of a disaster or
emergency.
EAS
Emergency Alert System
National public warning system that allows federal, state,
local, and tribal authorities the ability to deliver
important emergency information to targeted areas.
EEI
Essential Elements of
Qualitative and quantitative data needed to develop
Information
situational awareness for decision -making. Snohomish
County uses Community Lifelines to organize their EEls.
EOC
Emergency Operation Center i
A location from which organizations and leaders of a
jurisdiction coordinate information and resources to
support direct operations.
EOP
Emergency Operations Plan
A plan that describes who will do what, when, with what
resources in an Emergency Operations Center.
FEMA
Federal Emergency
Federal agency that coordinates response to a disaster
Management Agency
when local and state resources are overwhelmed.
HAZMAT
Hazardous Materials
Substance or material that has the capability of posing
an unreasonable riskto health, safety, and property.
HIRA
Hazard Identification and
Risk assessment process that identifies hazards, assess
Risk Assessment
their impacts, and provides countermeasure
information.
HMP
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Plan to minimize loss of life and property through
minimizing the impact of disasters.
ICP JIncident
Command Post
Location where an Incident Commander oversees an
incident.
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IPAWS
Integrated Public Alert and
National system for local alerting through EAS, WEA, and
Warning System
NWR.
JIC
Joint Information Center
A central location either physical, virtual, or hybrid,
where public information officers operate the Joint
Information System.
MAC Group
Multi -Agency Coordination
Group
MOU
Memorandum of
An agreement between two parties which outlines
Understanding
responsibilities to each other. May or may not be legally
binding.
NIMS
National Incident
A federal guide for all levels of government,
Management System
nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector
to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate,
respond to and recover from incidents.
NWR
National Weather Radio
Automated 24-hour network of weather radio stations
which broadcast weather information from nearby
National Weather Service Office.
PSAP
Public Safety Answering
Call center for public emergency calls for service for
Point
police, fire, or EMS. Commonly known as 911.
SBA
Small Business
In the aftermath of disasters, the SBA offers low -interest
Administration
loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses in a
federally declared disaster.
SCDEM
Snohomish County
County department responsible for working in all five
Department of Emergency
phases of emergency management and supporting
Management
integrated 911 service to enhance resilience in
Snohomish County.
WA EMD
Washington Emergency
Responsible for operating the State of Washington's EOC
Management Division
during state emergencies.
WEA
Wireless Emergency Alert
Short emergency alerts sent to mobile devices within a
targeted area.
WebEOC
Web -based Emergency
Software designed to bring real-time crisis information
Operations Center Platform
management to the Washington State Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as well as to other local, state,
and federal EOCs.
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11. Record of Revision and Exercises
RECORD OF UPDATES
RECORD OF EXERCISES
No. Date Exercise Overview Completed By
Name/Type
no=
MMM_
OEM
no=
OEM
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12. Record of Distribution
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