In a follow-up to the November Emergency Manager
Academy, two
different templates for Emergency Operations Plans have been provided. These are based on the November 2010 Version
of FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans.
Neither FEMA nor the State is mandating a particular
template, even though we prefer the ESF format for consistency with the National
Response Framework. Each emergency manager can choose the one, or create a hybrid of both, that meets your jurisdiction’s needs. As you will see, the information within both
is virtually the same. The only
difference is how that information is organized. You can download each of the templates:
When using the templates you will see that each section/paragraph header of the templates is in
black. Underneath each header, in grey, is a
brief description of what should be contained in that section/paragraph. Sometimes multiple items should be
addressed. For example, mass care covers
sheltering, feeding, pet and service animal issues, medical support, access and
functional needs populations, etc.
For more detailed assistance, please contract your DEM
Regional Field Manager.
