HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R2025-06 RESOLUTION NO. R2025-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD'S EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN—BASE PLAN 2025; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS
OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, Section 418.106 of the Texas Government Code, requires local governments,
including the City of Friendswood(the"City"),to create and implement emergency management plans
to prepare for disasters; and
WHEREAS, such plans are required to include strategies for mitigation, response,
preparedness and recovery; and
WHEREAS, the City's Emergency Management Plan —Base Plan 2025 (the "Base Plan")
defines the organization, establishes operational concepts, assigns responsibilities, outlines
coordination procedures for achieving emergency management objectives, and fulfills the
requirements of Section 418.106 of the Texas Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the Base Plan to be implemented for disaster
mitigation,preparedness,response, and recovery;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,STATE
OF TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this resolution are hereby
found to be true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood hereby approves the Base
Plan,which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict or inconsistent with
this resolution are hereby expressly repealed.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Friendswood.
INTRODUCED,READ,AND PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Friendswood on this the 3`I day of February, 2025.
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Emergency Contact Numbers
If immediate emergency management assistance is required, contact Friendswood Emergency Services
Department, Emergency Management Division through the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)collocated with
the Police Department Telecommunications Center.
Emergency Services Department
Monday—Thursday 7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.—5 p.m.
281-996-3335
Police Department Telecommunications Center
After Hours Contact
281-996-3300
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Coordinating, Leading, and Supporting Agency Responsibilities
The following table aligns the high-level responsibilities of departments, local government entities, and non-
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Table of Contents
Emergency Contact Numbers iii
Coordinating, Leading,and Supporting Agency Responsibilities iv
Table of Contents v
1. Introduction 1
2. Purpose,Scope,Situation Overview,and Assumptions 3
3. Concept of Operations 5
4. Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities 6
5. Direction,Control, and Coordination 11
6. Information Collection,Analysis,and Dissemination 11
7. Communications and Coordination 12
8. Administration, Finance,and Logistics 12
9. Plan Development and Maintenance 13
Appendix A.Authorities and References A-1
Appendix B.Abbreviations,Acronyms, Initialisms,and Terms B-1
Appendix C. Emergency Operations Center Activation Levels C-1
Appendix D. Emergency Operations Center Organizational Chart D-1
Appendix E. Emergency Support Function Annexes E-1
Appendix F.Support Annexes F-1
Appendix G.Threat-/Hazard-Specific Annexes G-1
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1. Introduction
1.1. Promulgation, Approval, and Implementation
This plan applies to all city boards, committees, commissions, departments, and community partners
assigned responsibilities in this plan and to all others as designated by Texas law and Friendswood
ordinance.
This plan is hereby approved for implementation and supersedes all previous editions.
Failure to comply with this plan or with a rule, order, or ordinance adopted under the plan, including
any executive order, proclamation,or regulation issued by the mayor during a disaster or state of
emergency, is an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or confinement in jail over 180 days
(Texas Government Code §418.173).
Mike Foreman Date
Mayor, Emergency Management Director
Morad Kabiri Date
City Manager
Brian Mansfield Date
Emergency Services Director, Emergency Management Coordinator
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1.2. Record of Changes
Date Change Reason
1.3. Record of Distribution
Date Title
Mayor, Emergency Management Director
City Manager
Emergency Services Director, Emergency Management Coordinator
Fire Prevention and Investigations Chief(Fire Marshal)
5 Emergency Medical Services Chief
6 City Attorney
7 City Secretary
8 Communications Director
9 Community Development Director
10 Court Director
11 Engineering Director
12 Finance Director
13 Human Resources and Risk Management Director
14 Informational Technology Director
15 Library Director
16 Parks and Recreation Director
17 Police Chief
18 Public Works Director
19 Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief
20 Clear Creek Independent School District Emergency Management Coordinator
21 Friendswood Independent School District Executive Director of Safety and Operations
22 Galveston County Health District Emergency Management Coordinator
Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District Operations Manager
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2. Purpose, Scope, Situation Overview, and Assumptions
2.1. Purpose
The purpose of the Base Plan is to define the organization, establish operational concepts, assign
responsibilities, and outline coordination procedures for achieving emergency management objectives.
The Base Plan fulfills the Texas Government Code (TGC) §418.106 requirement,which directs local
agencies to "prepare and keep current an emergency management plan for its area providing for
disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery."
2.2. Scope
The Base Plan is an all-hazards emergency operations plan that applies to incidents and events of
significance throughout the City of Friendswood. It describes the high-level responsibilities of
departments and organizations as directed by Friendswood Code of Ordinances§ 22-27.
The Base Plan, the Emergency Support Function Annexes,the Support Annexes,the Threat-/Hazard-
Specific Annexes, and the Hazard Mitigation Plans are intended to provide guidance and are not rigid.
Responders should use judgment and discretion to determine the most appropriate actions before,
during, and after an incident.
Component Description
Base Plan i he Base : ' provides a l overview of the city's emergency management
system, including preparedness and response strategies.
Emergency Support Outline the city's departments and community partners' objectives, policies,
Function Annexes concepts of operations, and responsibilities relative to unique functional
activities before, during, and after incidents that exceed the city's capacity to
maintain normal operations.
Support Annexes Describe essential supporting aspects common to all incidents and serve as
the primary mechanism for operational assistance.
Threat-/Hazard- Address the city's response to specific incidents.
Specific Annexes
Hazard Mitigation Together, the Galveston County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and the
Plans Harris County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan establish a framework
for the city to conduct an effective, coordinated mitigation program to
prevent catastrophic impacts to people and property from natural hazards.
2.3. Situation Overview
Friendswood,Texas, is a home rule municipal corporation in Galveston and Harris counties.As of the
2020 U.S. Census, Friendswood has an estimated population of 41,213. Friendswood comprises 20.90
square miles of surface area.
2.3.1. Hazard Analysis Summary
The Galveston County Multi-Hazards Mitigation Action Plan 2022 and the Harris County Multi-
Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 identify natural and technological threats and hazards to
their respective counties and cities. The Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2021-2025
identifies some human-caused hazards to the state and the city.The following table briefly lists
natural,technological, and human-caused threats and hazards.
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Natural Technological Human-Caused
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Extreme cold Radiological incident Bomb threat
Extreme heat Hardware, software, and Cybersecurity incident
network connectivity
interruption, disruption, or
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Pandemic Utility interruption, Explosive devices
disruption, or failure
Severe Weather Improvised nuclear attack
• Flooding (coastal and Terrorism
riverine)
• Hailstorms
• Lightning
• Severe winds
• Tornadoes
Tropical Weather
• Hurricanes
• Tropical Storms
• Tropical Depressions
Wildfire
Winter weather
2.4. Planning Assumptions
Planning assumptions are considered information accepted by planners as being true to provide a
framework in the absence of facts.These enable planners to envision expected conditions in an
operational environment.'City staff have made the following assumptions in the Base Plan:
• Emergencies and disasters may occur with little or no warning and escalate rapidly.
• The city will initiate actions to save lives and protect property.
• All emergencies and disasters are local, but the city may require and request assistance from
other local government entities, the state and federal governments, the private sector, and
non-governmental organizations.
• Emergencies and disasters may result in one or more of the following:
• Injury and/or loss of life,
• Damage or destruction to public and private property,
• Disruption of local services(emergency medical,fire, police, and government services),
• Disruption of utilities(power, natural gas,water, and wastewater systems) and utility
infrastructure,
• Disruption of communications infrastructure (broadcast television and radio, cable
systems and wireline, data centers/internet, satellite, and wireless),
• Supply chain disruptions of critical resources,
• Displacement of persons and families,
'FEMA, Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans, Comprehensive Preparedness Guide(CPG)101,Third
Edition,September 2021.
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• Shortages of temporary or permanent housing,
• Damage or destruction to public and private records,
• Impacts on the environment,
• Disruption of daily life activities, and
• Social and economic disruption.
• Coordinating, leading, and supporting agencies will be able to perform their roles and
responsibilities as assigned in this and related plans.
• Achieving and maintaining effective individual and community preparedness is the primary
mitigating factor against disasters and can reduce the immediate stress on the public and
response organizations.
• Government resources alone cannot meet all the needs of those affected by emergencies and
disasters.
• Individuals with disabilities and others with access or functional needs will be affected and need
to receive lawful and equal assistance before, during, and after an emergency or disaster.
3. Concept of Operations
All incidents in the city are resolved at the lowest level required to respond effectively and efficiently to the
situation. Depending on the nature and scope of the incident, agencies within the city may maintain their
daily organizational structure or transition to an incident management structure as the incident grows
beyond the scope of routine, low-consequence, low-impact response.
3.1. Activation
The city's emergency management plan (EMP) and/or Emergency Operations Center(EOC) may be
activated by:
• The Mayor/ Emergency Management Director (EMD),
• The Emergency Services Director/Emergency Management Coordinator(EMC), or
• The City Manager.
The remaining departments' directors may request that the emergency services director/EMC or city
manager activate the EMP and/or EOC.
A declaration of local disaster, state of emergency, state of energy emergency, state of disaster, major
disaster declaration,or emergency declaration is not required to activate the EMP or EOC.
The EMP and/or EOC may be activated to support the city's response and recovery efforts:
• If either county judge executes a declaration of local disaster that includes any part of the city's
jurisdiction,
• If the governor executes a declaration of disaster, state of emergency, state of energy
emergency that includes any part of the city's jurisdiction, and/or
• If the president executes a major disaster declaration or an emergency declaration that includes
any part of the city's jurisdiction.
3.2. Declaration of Local Disaster or State of Emergency
In the absence of a declaration of local disaster, state of emergency,or state of disaster,the
community's emergency response services coordinate incidents and emergencies within their
disciplinary capabilities under the authority of local law and policy. Mutual aid and shared response
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between jurisdictions are addressed through local informal and formal agreements and do not require a
local declaration or a state of emergency to enable them.
3.2.1. Declaration of Local Disaster
The mayor may execute a declaration of local disaster'if the mayor finds that a disaster has
occurred or that the occurrence or threat of disaster is imminent due to widespread or severe
damage, injury, loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made cause. Upon a
declaration of local disaster, all public safety operations will be prioritized to save lives, stabilize the
incident, and protect property and the environment. A declaration of local disaster may not be
continued or renewed for a period of more than seven days except with the consent of the city
council.'
The declaration of a local disaster allows the mayor:
• To exercise extraordinary powers on an appropriate local scale,'
• To activate preparedness, response, and recovery aspects of applicable local or
interjurisdictional emergency management plans and to authorize the furnishing of aid and
assistance under the declaration,'
• To provide additional liability protection to government agencies and special or volunteer
emergency workers,6 and
• To formally request general assistance from the state and federal governments.
3.2.2. State of Emergency
The mayor may request the governor proclaim a state of emergency'during a riot or unlawful
assembly by three or more persons acting together by use of force or violence, if a clear and
present danger of the use of violence exists, or a natural or man-made disaster. Upon the governor
executing a state of emergency, all public safety operations will be prioritized to save lives, stabilize
the incident, and protect property and the environment.
A state of emergency allows the mayor:
• To request state military forces to aid in controlling conditions in the municipality that the
mayor or city council believes cannot be controlled by the local law enforcement agencies
alone.8
4. Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
This section describes the organization and responsibilities of stakeholders with key capabilities during
emergency management preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
4.1. Local
The emergency services department coordinates the city's emergency management program.
2 Texas Government Code(TGC)§418.108(a).
3 TGC§418.108(b).
4 TGC§418.1015(b).
5 TGC§418.108(d).
6 TGC§418.006&§418.185(e).
'TGC§433.001.
8 TGC§433.005.
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The city follows the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System
(ICS)to manage incidents.'The ICS structure is modular, expanding to incorporate all elements
necessary for the incident's type,size, scope, and complexity.
If an incident grows beyond the scope of a routine, low-consequence, low-impact response,the city's
emergency management plan (EMP) may be activated. Designated personnel may be required to
perform initial and continued response and recovery activities.
If local and mutual aid resources exceed or are at risk of exceeding their capabilities, the city may
request assistance from other local government entities, the state and federal governments,the private
sector, and non-governmental organizations.
All local disaster operations will be directed by the city.'
4.1.1. Mayor/Emergency Management Director(EMD)
The mayor serves as the emergency management director(EMD) and is responsible for maintaining
an emergency management program within the city.11 The EMD is the governor's designated agent
administrating and supervising duties specified in TGC§418.An EMD may exercise the powers
granted to the governor on an appropriate local scale.12
The mayor may appoint an emergency management coordinator to help discharge these duties.l3
The mayor must request recovery assistance in writing to the governor through the Texas Division
of Emergency Management (TDEM)via the State Operations Center(SOC).14 The request must
indicate that the disaster is of such magnitude that local resources are inadequate to deal with it,
and the city cannot recover without state and/or federal assistance.
The mayor is a permanent member of the city's Policy Group.
4.1.2. Emergency Services Director/Emergency Management Coordinator(EMC)
The city's emergency services director serves as the emergency management coordinator(EMC),
appointed by and at the pleasure of the mayor."
Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the city's EMC executes the duties of the EMD under state
law and city ordinance, including coordinating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
activities.16
The EMC coordinates the city's assistance requests if local and mutual aid resources exceed or are
at risk of exceeding their capabilities.
The EMC is a permanent member of the city's Policy Group.
Friendswood City Ordinance(CO)§22-27.
to TGC§418.1152.
11 TGC§418.1015(a)& Friendswood CO§ 22-25.
12 TGC§418.1015(b).
13 TGC§418.1015(c)& Friendswood CO§ 22-26.
14 TDEM Executive Guide FY 2025.
is Friendswood CO§22-26.
16 TGC§418.1015(d).
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4.1.3. City Manager
The city manager is responsible for the proper administration of all the affairs of the city and
advising the mayor and councilmembers.'
In addition, the city manager's office participates in emergency preparedness, response, recovery,
and mitigation activities as specified in this and related plans.
The city manager is a permanent member of the city's Policy Group.
4.1.4. Department Directors and City Staff
The following individuals are required to serve or designate a qualified member or members of their
staff to serve in the EOC or as part of the city's Emergency Operations Team (EOT):
• Directors of all city departments,
• The Emergency Medical Services Chief, and
• The Geographic Information Systems Manager.
In addition, each department participates in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and
mitigation activities as specified in this and related plans.
EOT members may be part of the Policy Group, depending on the incident.
4.1.5. Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) Chief
The Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department chief is required to serve or designate a qualified
member or members of their staff to serve in the EOC or as part of the city's EOT.
In addition, FVFD participates in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
activities as specified in this and related plans.
4.1.6. Other Local Agencies
Other local agencies may provide an Agency Representative (AREP)to serve in the city's EOC and
participate in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities as specified in
this and related plans, including, but not limited to:
• Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD),
• Friendswood Independent School District(FISD),
• Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District (GCCDD), and
• Galveston County Health District (GCHD).
4.2. County
The county judge is the county's emergency management director and is responsible for maintaining an
emergency management program.The county emergency management programs must coordinate with
the city but do not apply within municipalities.18
17 Friendswood CO§4.01.
18 TGC§418.103(b).
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Additionally,the county emergency management programs are the first channel through which the city
shall request assistance when its resources are insufficient. Requests that exceed the county's
capabilities shall be forwarded to the state.19
4.2.1. Galveston County Office of Emergency Management (GCOEM)
The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management (GCOEM) coordinates the county's
emergency management program.
4.2.2. Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management(HCOSHEM)
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HCOHSEM)
coordinates the county's emergency management program.
4.3. State
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) coordinates the state emergency management
program.
4.3.1. Governor
The governor is responsible for meeting the dangers to the state and people presented by disasters,
and disruptions caused by energy emergencies.20
The governor may issue executive orders, proclamations, and regulations and amend or rescind
them. Executive orders, proclamations, and regulations have the force and effect of law.21
If state resources exceed or are at risk of exceeding their capabilities,the state may request
assistance from other states,the federal government,the private sector, and non-governmental
organizations.
The governor must request federal assistance to the president through FEMA Region 6.
4.3.2. Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)
The TDEM chief is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governor.22 The chief advises the
governor and is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of statewide
emergency management activities, for operating the state operations center, and for executing
coordination and control of statewide resources during emergency response and recovery
operations.
If a county cannot fulfill a resource request, the city may request assistance from the state through
TDEM.23 Requests may be made through:
• The TDEM District 16 Chief,
• A TDEM Region 4 Section Chief,
• The TDEM Region 4 Assistant Chief,
• The Disaster District Committee (DDC) 16 Chair, or through
19 TGC§418.102(b).
20 TGC§418.011.
21 TGC§418.012.
22 TGC§418.041.
23 TGC§418.102(b)&Texas Emergency Management Plan, Basic Plan, November 2023.
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• The State Operations Center (SOC).24
TDEM coordinates the state's assistance requests if state resources exceed or are at risk of
exceeding their capabilities.
4.4. Federal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) coordinates the federal emergency management
program.
4.4.1. President25
The president leads the federal response effort to ensure that the necessary resources are applied
quickly and efficiently to large-scale and catastrophic incidents.
The federal government becomes involved with a response when federal interests are involved;
when local, state,tribal,territorial,or insular resources are insufficient and federal assistance is
requested;or as authorized or required by statute, regulation, or policy.
The federal government assists local, state, tribal,territorial, and insular area authorities when the
president declares a major disaster or emergency under the Stafford Act by request of the chief
executives of states,territories, and insular areas.
4.4.2. Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)26
The FEMA administrator is the principal adviser to the president regarding emergency management.
The FEMA administrator's duties include the following:
• Assisting the president,through the secretary of homeland security, in carrying out the
Stafford Act, operation of the national and regional resource coordination centers, the
effective support of all federal ESFs, and, more generally, preparation for, protection
against, response to, and recovery from all types of incidents.
• Managing the core Department of Homeland Security(DHS)grant programs supporting
homeland security activities.
After the governor requests a declaration under the Stafford Act,the FEMA Region 6
administrator evaluates the damage and requirements for federal assistance and makes a
recommendation to the FEMA administrator.
The FEMA administrator, acting through the DHS secretary,then recommends a course of action
to the president.
4.5. Private Sector
Private sector organizations may provide an AREP to serve in the city's EOC and participate in
emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities as specified in this and related
plans.
24 TDEM Executive Guide FY 2025.
26 FEMA, National Response Framework(NRF), Fourth Edition, October 28, 2019.
26 NRF v4.
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4.6. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Non-governmental organizations may provide an AREP to serve in the city's EOC and participate in
emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities as specified in this and related
plans.
5. Direction, Control, and Coordination
At the EMC's request, Emergency Operations Team (EOT) members must report to the city's Emergency
Operations Center(EOC), a designated location, or a virtual environment.The EMC may invite agency
representatives (AREPs) from community partners to report to the city's EOC, a designated location, or a
virtual environment.
5.1. Continuity of Government
Emergencies and disasters may impede the city's ability to provide for the safety and well-being of the
people of Friendswood. Continuity of government consists of various comprehensive activities designed
to ensure the preservation of a representative form of government and the continued ability of the city
to provide protection and essential services to the public. Support Annex: Continuity of Operations
(COOP) further outlines COOP and continuity of government.
5.2. Lines of Succession
5.2.1. Mayor and City Council
Friendswood Code of Ordinances § 3.05-3.06 provides for the prompt and temporary succession to
the powers and duties of the mayor and city councilmembers,whether by election or appointment.
5.2.2. City Manager
Friendswood Code of Ordinances§4.01 provides for the prompt and temporary succession to the
powers and duties of the city manager.
5.2.3. Department Directors
Department directors with the agreement of the city manager, should designate a qualified
member of the city staff to perform the duties of the department director in their absence.
Directors may delegate various departmental functions to different qualified city staff members.
6. Information Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination
Emergency services staff and EOT members collect, analyze, and disseminate emergency management
information from various sources to various entities.
Sources include local government entities,the state and federal governments,the private sector, non-
governmental organizations with emergency management responsibilities,traditional and non-traditional
media,and the public.
Information is forwarded to the appropriate EOT member or community partner and may be used to
produce plans and reports mandated under TGC§418.This process allows EOT members to develop
situational awareness products for community partners and the public.
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6.1. Public Information
Joint information systems disseminate consistent, coordinated, accurate, accessible,timely, and
actionable information to the public.They include the processes, procedures, and tools to communicate
with the public, incident personnel,the media, and other stakeholders. The city and community
partners coordinate and integrate communication efforts to ensure the public receives a consistent and
comprehensive message. ESF-15: Public Information provides further information.
7. Communications and Coordination
Communications in the context of the emergency management plan and related plans specify the direction,
control, and communications procedures, systems, and infrastructure that alert, notify, recall, and dispatch
emergency response personnel; warn the public; protect the public and property; and request aid/support
from other local government entities,the state and federal governments,the private sector, and non-
governmental organizations.To effectively coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts, the city
must identify, develop, leverage, integrate, and implement interoperable and redundant communications
systems before, during, and/or after an incident. ESF-2: Communications provides further information.
8. Administration, Finance, and Logistics
8.1. Administration
The city's emergency management plan (EMP) assigns coordinating, leading, and supporting agencies
for all positions outlined within the city's emergency organizational structure. According to the city's
Administrative Rules and Personnel Policy Manual, during an incident, an employee may be assigned
temporary duties or deemed essential to support response and/or recovery operations relating to an
incident. All coordinating, leading, and supporting agencies identified in the EMP are responsible for
developing and maintaining policies, procedures,and/or guidelines supporting their roles and
responsibilities.
8.1.1. Documentation
Documentation informs cost-recovery processes, establishes historical records, and helps to capture
lessons learned. During EMP activations, documentation occurs at the department level, including
completing activity logs and time sheets and collecting purchasing and procurement
documentation. Support Annex: Financial Management further outlines financial documentation.
Additionally, information products, including Incident Action Plans (IAPs)and Situation Reports
(SITREPs), or equivalent,establish a historical record of objectives, incident information, and
courses of action. Damage assessment and related documentation are key elements that inform
cost recovery processes. ESF-5: Emergency Management further outlines operational
documentation.
8.2. Finance
Each department is responsible for establishing administrative controls necessary to manage the
expenditure of funds during an incident. Departments also provide reasonable accountability and
justification for applicable cost recovery. Support Annex: Financial Management outlines financial
documentation.
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8.3. Logistics
The city maintains mutual aid agreements, interlocal agreements, and pre-disaster contracts to provide
mechanisms for quickly obtaining assistance in personnel, equipment, materials, and other associated
services. These documents facilitate rapid, short-term deployment of emergency support before,
during, and/or after an incident.
During Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations,the EOC identifies, routes, authorizes, fulfills, or
escalates requests from departments and community partners. ESF-7: Logistics further outlines
resource management and logistics processes.
9. Plan Development and Maintenance
9.1. Plan Development and Methodology
The EMC is responsible for facilitating the development and maintenance of the city's emergency
management plan (EMP) and all its components. The planning team developed this document using a
deliberate planning process guided by FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101.
To develop and validate the EMP, emergency services staff collaborate with the coordinating, leading,
and supporting agencies to discuss roles and responsibilities in the EMP based on previous planning
efforts, best practices, and lessons learned from recent incidents.
Each coordinating and leading agency's department director is responsible for approving and
implementing their designated annex or annexes. Each supporting agency's department director is
responsible for reviewing and implementing their operational assignments.
9.2. Maintenance
The EMC authorizes and issues changes to this document and all its components until another version is
adopted.This document and all attachments are living documents.The city's EOT members and
community partners are responsible for participating in plan reviews and must provide information
concerning capability changes that affect their emergency management responsibilities.The EMC
coordinates the plan updating process and maintains the plan after receiving feedback and updates
from the city's EOT and community partners.
9.2.1. Training, Exercise, and After-Action Reports
The city exercises elements of the EMP annually to provide practical, controlled, and operational
experience to those responsible for emergency management activities, response, and recovery.
Following the conclusion of any significant incident or exercise,the coordinating agencies will
conduct an after-action review and prepare an after-action report/improvement plan. Leading and
supporting agencies will provide written or oral input.The coordinating agency consolidates all
inputs into a finalized written after-action report/improvement plan and submits the report to the
EMC.
TDEM may request that the city evaluate its response to a disaster, identify areas for improvement,
and submit a report of its evaluation to TDEM no later than 90 days after it was requested.27
27 TGC§418.188.
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9.3. Integrated Preparedness
Emergency services will inform the coordinating, leading, and supporting agencies of training related to
their roles and responsibilities to ensure appropriate staff know current regulations and best practices.
Emergency services will identify training needs through comprehensive after-action reviews,
improvement planning, surveys, evaluations, and EOT member requests. Emergency services and other
city departments, local government entities,the state and federal governments,the private sector, and
non-governmental organizations may offer online, in-person, or hybrid training.
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Appendix A. Authorities and References
Local
Friendswood Code of Ordinances, as amended.
Friendswood Resolution 2005-11,Adoption of ICS and NIMS.
Friendswood Administrative Rules, as amended 2024.
Friendswood Personnel Policy Manual, as amended 2024.
Friendswood Purchasing Manual, as amended 2024.
State
Constitution of the State of Texas, as amended.
Respective local and state agency, department, and commission-enabling legislation.
Texas Education Code §88.
Texas Government Code
• § 411.301-307 Power Outage Alert.
• §418 Emergency Management.
• §421 Homeland Security.
• §433 State of Emergency.
• § 791 Interlocal Cooperation Contracts.
Texas Health and Safety Code §773 Emergency Medical Services.
Texas Health and Safety Code § 778 Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Texas Local Government Code
• § 616 Emergency Interim Public Office Succession Act.
• § 391 Regional Planning Commissions.
Texas Water Code § 13 Water Rates and Services
• Subtitle C§ 16 Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development.
Executive Orders of the Governor
• GA 05 Relating to Emergency Management of Natural and Human-Caused Events, Emergencies, and
Disasters (2018).
• RP 16 Relating to the Creation of the Statewide Texas Amber Alert Network (2002).
• RP 40 Relating to the Designation of NIMS as the Incident Management System for the State of Texas
(2005).
• RP 68 Relating to the Creation of Blue Alert Program (2008).
• RP 69 Relating to the Creation of the Governor's Commission for Disaster Recovery and Renewal (2008).
Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2021-2025.
Texas Division of Emergency Management Executive Guide FY 2025.
Federal
U.S. Constitution, as amended.
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288 as amended,42 U.S.C. 5121 et
seq., and Related Authorities.
Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 1988, Public Law 100-408, as amended.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended.
Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA), 2006.
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
Sandy Recovery Improvement Act(SRIA) of 2013.
Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018.
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42 United States §68 Disaster Relief Sub § IV. Major Disaster Assistance Programs Section Code §5170. (2021,
January 3, 2022). Procedure for Declaration.
The National Security Strategy, October 2022.
Emergency Alert System, Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR)47, Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Part 11.
Emergency Management and Assistance,Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR)44.
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Section 301.
Emergency Management Assistance Compact, Public Law 104-321.
Executive Orders of the President:
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 3: Homeland Security Advisory System, March
2002/National Terrorism Advisory System, 2011.
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)5: Management of Domestic Incidents. February 2003.
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 7: Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and
Protection, December 2003.
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)8: National Preparedness, March 2011.
• Executive Order 13347, Federal Register, Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness.
References:
FEMA,Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review(SPR)
Guide,Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 201,Third Edition, May 2018.
FEMA, Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans, Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101,
Third Edition, September 2021.
FEMA, National Preparedness Goal (NPG),Second Edition, September 2015.
FEMA, National Response Framework(NRF), Fourth Edition, October 28, 2019.
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS),Third Edition, October 2017.
FEMA, NIMS Emergency Operations Center How-to Quick Reference Guide, October 2022.
FEMA, NIMS Intelligence/Investigations Function Guidance and Field Operations Guide, October 2013.
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for Resource Management Preparedness,June 2021.
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for Mutual Aid, November 2017.
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS), November 2017.
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS Supplemental Guide for Qualification Review Boards, October 2019.
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS Supplemental Guide for Coaches and Evaluators, December 2019.
FEMA, NIMS Information and Communications Technology Functional Guidance, March 2023.
FEMA, National Disaster Recovery Framework(NDRF),Third Edition, December 10, 2024.
FEMA, National Mitigation Framework (NMF), Second Edition,June 2016.
FEMA, National Protection Framework, Second Edition,June 2016.
FEMA, National Prevention Framework, Second Edition,June 2016.
FEMA, Incident Stabilization Guide (Operational Draft), November 2019.
FEMA, NIMS Community Lifelines Implementation Toolkit, Accessed January 2025.
FEMA Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Building the FEMA our Nation Needs and Deserves.
FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), Fifth Edition,January 6, 2025.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1660 Standard for Emergency,Continuity, and Crisis Management:
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, 2024.
Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), Emergency Management Standard, 2024.
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Appendix B. Abbreviations, Acronyms, Initialisms, and Terms
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Initialisms
Abbreviation Description
Agency Representative
CA City Attorney or City Attorney's Office
CCISD Clear Creek Independent School District
CDD Community Development Department
CMO City Manager's Office
CO Code of Ordinances
COMM Communications Department
COOP Continuity of Operations
COURT Municipal Court Department
CPG Comprehensive Preparedness Guide
CSO City Secretary's Office
DDC Disaster District Committee
DHS Department of Homeland Security
EMC Emergency Management Coordinator
EMD Emergency Management Director
EMP Emergency Management Plan
ENG Engineering Department
EOC Emergency Operations Center
EOT Emergency Operations Team
ES Emergency Services Department
ES- EM Emergency Services, Emergency Management Division
ES- EMS Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Services Division
ES - FM Emergency Services, Fire Prevention and Investigations (Fire Marshal) Division
ESF Emergency Support Function Annex
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIN Finance Department
FISD Friendswood Independent School District
FVFD Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department
GCCDD Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District
GCHD Galveston County Health District
GCOEM Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
HCOHSEM Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
HR Human Resources and Risk Management Department
IAP Incident Action Plan
ICS Incident Command System
IT Information Technology Department
LIB Library Department
NGO Non-Governmental Organization
NIMS National Incident Management System
NRF National Response Framework
PARKS Parks and Recreation Department
PD Police Department
PSAP Public Safety Answering Point
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Abbreviation Description
yivurks Depal trnent
SITREP Situation Report
SOC State Operations Center
TDEM Texas Division of Emergency Management
TGC Texas Government Code
USC United States Code
Terms
Term Definition
Assumptions Elements of information accepted by planners as true in the absence of facts.
LPG 101v3 p32 Assumptions enable planners to envision expected conditions in an
operational environment.
Department Director The chief executive officer of a city department, including the city attorney,
city secretary, police chief, or equivalent.
Disaster The occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury,
TGC §418.004(1) or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made cause,
including fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill or other
water contamination, volcanic activity, epidemic, air contamination, blight,
drought, infestation, explosion, riot, hostile military or paramilitary action,
extreme heat, cybersecurity event, other public calamity requiring emergency
action, or energy emergency. See also Incident.
Emergency See Incident.
Emergency Declaration Any occasion or instance for which, in the determination of the President,
(by President) Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and
Public Law 93-288 as capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety,
amended and or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United
42 USC 5121 et seq. States.
Energy Emergency A temporary statewide, regional, or local shortage of petroleum, natural gas,
TGC. §416.1)04(3) or liquid fuel energy supplies that makes emergency measures necessary to
reduce demand or allocate supply.
ESF Coordinating Agency Oversees the preparedness activities for a particular ESF and coordinates with
p its leading and supporting agencies.
ESF Leading Agency Has significant authorities, roles, resources, and capabilities for a particular
NRF v3 p.38 function within an ESF.
ESF Supporting Agency Has specific capabilities or resources that support leading agencies in
executing the mission of the ESF.
Facts Verified pieces of information, such as laws, regulations, terrain maps,
CPC 1.01 v3 p.51 population statistics, resource inventories and prior occurrences.
Incident An occurrence, natural or manmade, that necessitates a response to protect
NIMS v3 p.64 life or property. The word "incident" includes planned events as well as
emergencies and/or disasters of all kinds and sizes.
Local Government Entity A county, incorporated city, independent school district, public junior college
'GC §418.004(10) district, emergency services district, other special district,joint board, or
other entity defined as a political subdivision under the laws of this state that
maintains the capability to provide mutual aid.
Major Disaster Declaration Any natural catastrophe (including any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water,
(by President) winddriven water,tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption,
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Term Definition
Public Law 93-2,_ ;_aught), or, regardif
amended and flood,or explosion, in any part of the United States, which in the
42 USC 5121 et seq. determination of the President causes damage of sufficient severity and
magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance under the Stafford Act to
supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments,
and disaster relief organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or
suffering caused thereby.
Mutual Aid Any activity related to the prevention or discovery of, response to, or
TGC §418.004(11) & recovery from: a terrorist attack; a natural or man-made disaster; a hostile
§421.001(3) military or paramilitary action; an extraordinary law enforcement emergency;
or a fire or medical emergency requiring resources beyond the capabilities of
a local jurisdiction performed under the mutual aid system or a written
mutual aid agreement.
Policy Group A group, typically consisting of agency administrators or organization
i 1iMS v p.o/ executives or their designees,that provides policy guidance to incident
personnel, supports resource prioritization and allocation, and enables
decision-making among elected and appointed officials, executives from
other organizations and those responsible for incident management. Also
known as a Multiagency Coordination (MAC) group.
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Appendix C. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation Levels28
The Emergency Operations Center(EOC) activation levels are applied depending on the perceived threat and/or
incident severity. At all activation levels,the EOC may fulfill resource requests and publish situation reports.
Emergency services staff lead daily activities during Normal Operations/Steady State (Level 3).
Activation Level Description
3 Normal Operations/ • Activities that are normal for the EOC when no incident or specific
Steady-State risk or hazard has been identified.
• Routine watch and warning activities.
Enhanced Steady-State/ • Certain EOC Team members/organizations are activated to monitor a
Partial Activation credible threat, risk,or hazard and/or to support the response to a
new and potentially evolving incident.
1 Full Activation • EOC Team members/organizations are activated, including personnel
from all assisting agencies,to support the response to a major
incident or credible threat.
28 FEMA, National Incident Management System(NIMS),Third Edition, October 2017.
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Appendix D. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Organizational Chart
The Emergency Operations Center(EOC) organizational chart shows Friendswood's initial incident management
structure during Enhanced Steady-State/ Partial Activation (Level 2) and Full Activation (Level 1), consistent with
the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).The ICS structure is
modular, expanding to incorporate all elements necessary for the incident's type, size, scope, and complexity.
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Appendix E. Emergency Support Function Annexes
The following table identifies the objectives of each emergency support function annex,which outlines unique
functional activities before, during, and after incidents that exceed the city's capacity to maintain normal
operations.The related Functional Annexes (Annexes A-V) will be indicated in blue until the transition is complete.
Emergency
Support
Function Title Objectives
ESF-1 Transportation • Manage transportation systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate transportation systems and
Annex S infrastructure support.
ESF-2 Communications • Manage communications operations.
• Support communications interoperability.
Annex B • Support priority service and priority restoration
coordination.
ESF-3 Public Works& Engineering • Manage public infrastructure.
• Coordinate public infrastructure, public facilities,
Annex K and public works project support.
• Process technical assistance requests regarding
public works infrastructure and engineering.
ESF-4 Firefighting • Provide continuing firefighting services.
• Coordinate firefighting operations.
Annex F
ESF-5 Emergency Management • Coordinate the development of deliberate and
incident action plans, procedures, and agreements
Annex A to support incident response.
Annex E • Develop, maintain, and disseminate situational
Annex N awareness.
• Coordinate resource requests and requests for
assistance.
ESF-6 Mass Care • Coordinate mass care operations.
• Manage emergency sheltering operations.
Annex C • Manage cooling or heating center operations.
Annex 0 • Manage animal care operations.
Annex T • Manage feeding operations.
• Manage commodities points of distribution.
• Support medical points of dispensing.
ESF-7 Logistics • Obtain resources to support emergency operations.
• Coordinate logistics management and resource
Annex M support.
• Track emergency operations resources.
• Support volunteer and donations management.
ESF-8 Public Health & Medical Services • Provide continuing emergency medical services.
• Coordinate public health and medical operations.
Annex H • Coordinate mass casualty and mass fatality resource
management.
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Emergency
Support
Function Title Objectives
• Coordinate mental and behavioral health services
and activities.
• Manage medical points of dispensing.
• Support decontamination services.
ESF-9 Search & Rescue • Coordinate search and rescue operations.
• Provide search and rescue situational awareness.
Annex R
ESF-10 Oil & Hazardous Materials Response • Organize actions to prevent, minimize, or mitigate
an oil or hazardous materials release.
Annex D • Coordinate response assets for detection and
Annex Q stabilization of oil or hazardous materials releases to
prevent the spread of contamination.
• Assess contamination resulting from an oil or
hazardous materials release.
• Coordinate resources for environmental cleanup
and waste disposition.
ESF-11 Agriculture & Natural Resources • Coordinate efforts to prevent, minimize,or mitigate
threats and hazards to the safety and security of the
None food and feed supply.
• Support response efforts to protect natural,cultural,
and historical resources.
ESF-12 Energy • Monitor energy-centric critical infrastructure and
facilities.
Annex L • Disseminate information on disruptions.
• Coordinate priority service restoration and
sustainment of essential services.
ESF-13 Public Safety • Provide continuing law enforcement.
• Coordinate public safety and security operations for
Annex G incident-specific facilities,areas, and locations.
Annex V
ESF-14 Private Sector Coordination • Communicate with private sector partners.
• Coordinate private sector goods and services during
None response and recovery.
ESF-15 Public Information • Coordinate dissemination of public information and
emergency public information.
Annex I • Ensure that leadership remains informed about
public information issues and media trends.
• Establish a joint information system.
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Appendix F. Support Annexes
The following table identifies the objectives of each support annex,which outlines unique support activities
before, during, and after incidents that exceed the city's capacity to maintain normal operations.The related
Functional Annexes (Annexes A-V)will be indicated in blue until the transition is complete.
Support
Annex Title Objectives
Continuity of Operations(COOP) • Sustain core capabilities,critical services, and
essential functions.
Annex J • Define essential functions, mitigation options, and
Annex N key elements.
• Manage devolution and reconstitution activities.
Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place • Coordinate evacuations and sheltering-in-place for
all population segments.
Annex E • Communicate the criteria and protocols for
recommending evacuating or sheltering-in-place.
• Specify the authorities needed to initiate
evacuations or sheltering-in-place.
• Provide security for the evacuation area.
Financial Management • Optimize financial management processes and
procedures for cost recovery.
Annex M • Ensure financial operations follow state and federal
law, city ordinances, policies, regulations, and
standards.
• Coordinate documentation of financial
expenditures.
Legal • Support invoking the government's emergency
powers during response and recovery operations.
Annex U
Recovery • Coordinate community recovery efforts and
recovery resources.
Annex J • Support economic, housing, and infrastructure
systems recovery.
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Appendix G. Threat-/Hazard- Specific Annexes
The following table identifies the objectives of threat-/hazard-specific annexes, which outline unique activities
before, during, and after incidents that exceed the city's capacity to maintain normal operations.
Threat-
/Hazard-
Specific
Annex Title Objectives
Tropical Weather • Outline specific activities to prevent, protect against,
respond to,or recover from tropical weather
systems.
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