TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Todd Short
425-556-2242
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Pattijean Hooper
Emergency Manager
TITLE:
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Update for the City of Redmond 2020 Pandemic Plan (Annex VIII of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Pandemic Plan provides guidance to City and regional partners regarding detection, response, and recovery from a pandemic incident. This plan describes the unique challenges posed by a pandemic that may necessitate specific leadership decisions, response actions, and communication mechanisms.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
City of Redmond Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
* Required:
National Incident Management System (NIMS) City Resolution Number 1207 - July 19, 2005
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The outcomes expected from this plan are to:
* Define preparedness activities that should be undertaken before a pandemic occurs that will enhance the effectiveness of response measures.
* Describe the response, coordination, and decision-making structure required during a pandemic.
* Define roles and responsibilities for Departments at the City of Redmond, local healthcare partners, and local response agencies during all phases of a pandemic.
* Describe public health interventions in a pandemic response and the timing of such interventions.
* Provide technical support and information on which preparedness and response actions are based.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
February 2020 through June 2020.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
Teams from each City Department updated sections of the plan.
* Feedback Summary:
Directors reviewed Department adaptations and approved ...
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