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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
THE CITY'S APPROVAL OF AND AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE
NUECES COUNTY HURRICANE REENTRY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi acknowledges the benefit of regional
collaboration to prepare and respond to major emergencies and disasters;
WHEREAS, the Section 418.108, Texas Government Code, provides for the ability of
local Emergency Management Directors to mandate evacuations for the preservation of
life and control ingress to and egress from a disaster area;
WHEREAS, the Section 418.050, Texas Government Code, directs the Texas Division
of Emergency Management to develop a phased reentry plan, the Nueces County
Hurricane Reentry Plan is intended to outline local requirements and compliment, not
supplant local or state authority;
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the importance of common terminology to clearly
articulate a collaborated message to its citizens, responders, and other private and
public partners;
WHEREAS, the City maintains its individual autonomy to call for local evacuations and
allow for safe and rapid reentry as allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and its citizens to abide by the provisions
in the Nueces County Hurricane Reentry Plan to the extent possible given the incident
in which it is applicable;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City adopts the Nueces County Hurricane Reentry Plan as its
hurricane entry plan.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, the necessary
documents to recognize the City's approval of the Nueces County Hurricane Reentry
Plan, which is attached to and incorporated into this resolution as Exhibit A, and to
document its adoption by the City.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is authorized to agree to editorial and non -substantive
modifications to the Nueces County Hurricane Reentry Plan, without the further
approval of the City Council that do not require the appropriation of funds.
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INDEXED
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Joe Ad1411111144( ie
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED: 10th day of May, 2011.
R. y,'eining
First Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
Re-entry resolution 05092011.doc
Corpus Christi, Texas
of
, 2011
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Larry G. Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
Linda Strong
Re-entry resolution 05092011.doc
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Tab Appendix 3 Annex .E
Nueces County
Hurricane Reentry Plan
To be inserted as a Tab to Appendix 3, Annex E
EXHIBIT A
Tab Appendix 3 Annex E
APPROVAL & IMPLEMENTATION
This Plan is hereby approved and is effective immediately. This Plan supersedes all other
Plans. Various Resolutions support this Plan and its participants TO BE MAINTAINED
BY EACH BELOW SIGNATOR. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE TO BE GIVEN 60 DAYS
NOTICE INTENT TO WITHDRAW.
Nueces Count Judge
City of Bishop
City of Corpus Christi
City of Port Aransas
City of Robstown
Other:
Department of Public Safety
Judge Samuel L. Neal
Mayor Victor Ramos
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Keith McMullen
Mayor Rodrigo Ramon
Captain Rhonda Lawson, THP
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RECORD OF CHANGES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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1. AUTHORITY
2. PURPOSE
3. EXPLANATION OF TERMS
a. ACRONYMS
b. DEFINITIONS
4. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS
5. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
a. GENERAL
b. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
c. STATE/DDC
6. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
7. ADMINISTRATTION AND SUPPORT
8. PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
ATTACHMENTS:
ATTACHMENT 1:
ATTACHMENT 2:
ATTACHMENT 3:
ATTACHMENT 4:
ATTACHMENT 5:
ATTACHMENT 6:
ATTACHMENT 7:
ATTACHMENT 8:
Tier Definitions Quick Reference
Evacuation Order Exemption
Required Agency Credentials
Proof of Residency
Security Control Point Procedures
Emergency Contact Information
Implementation Plan
Sample City/County Resolution
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1. AUTHORITY
a. Government Code 418.108 Local Evacuation Authority
b. Government Code 418.050 Phased Reentry Plans
c. Coastal Bend Regional Coordination Plan to Catastrophic Incidents- Coastal Bend
Regional Hurricane Reentry Plan Annex
2. PURPOSE
To establish countywide reentry procedures for use in the event of a direct hurricane
impact when a mandatory evacuation order has been issued and remains in effect to
maintain continuity of government and provide for the safe and orderly return of citizens
into the impacted area(s). This plan is intended to complement the Coastal Bend
Regional Hurricane Reentry Plan Annex to the Coastal Bend Regional Coordination Plan
to Catastrophic Incidents maintained by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments and
the Regional Response Working Group.
A key component of continuity of government preparedness planning includes deliberate
plans to ensure the continuation of essential functions through a wide range of incidents
and requires a collaborated and concerted effort to coordinate provisions for federal,
state, and local governmental entities, private sector, public sector, volunteer
organizations active in disaster (VOAD) and agencies that provide critical services to
assist first responders in the execution of their duties and those in direct support of
critical infrastructure/key resources.
To promote and facilitate the timely reentry of essential response and recovery personnel,
governmental officials, property owners, business owners, media, etc, to speed the
recovery of affected jurisdictions within Nueces County and its economy, and to provide
uniform guidance following a hurricane impact for personnel who may require early
reentry and access into the impacted area prior to the retraction of the local
evacuation order.
3. EXPLANATION OF TERMS
Acronyms:
CBCOG Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Cl/KR Critical Infrastructure/Key Resource
DDC Disaster District Committee
EMD Emergency Management Director
EOC Emergency Operations Center
JIC Joint Information Center
NEVIS National Incident Management System
PIO Public Information Officer
POD(s) Point(s) of Distribution
RSA Resource Staging Area
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VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Definitions:
Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (Cl/KR)- The infrastructure and assets vital to
national security, governance, public health and safety, economy and public confidence.
The following subjects make up the critical infrastructure: Agriculture/Food, Water,
Public Health, Emergency Services, Defense Industrial Base, Telecommunications,
Energy, Transportation, Banking and Finance, Chemical and Hazardous Materials, and
Postal and Shipping.
Disaster District Committee (DDC)- The DDC consists of a Chairperson (the local
Highway Patrol Captain) and representatives of the state agencies and volunteer groups
represented on the State Emergency Management Council with resources in the district.
The DDC Chairperson, supported by committee members, is responsible for identifying,
coordinating the use of, committing, and directing state resources within the district to
respond to emergencies.
Emergency Management Director (EMD)- The Chief Elected Official (Mayor/Judge)
of each jurisdiction is designed as the EMD. The Emergency Management Coordinator
(EMC) is the legally appointed designee of the EMD to carry out the day-to-day
functions and responsibilities of the jurisdictions emergency management program.
Immediate Mass Care- A series of resources assembled to provide for the distribution of
food, water, ice and emergency medical services in an impacted area until such time as
the Resource Staging Area (RSA) and Points of Distribution (PODs) are established and
the 911 system is reactivated.
Point of Distribution (POD)- An area selected and operated by a local government as
temporary staging for distribution of basic commodities to citizens following a disaster.
PODs are continuous drive through sites at which the public does not get out of their
vehicle; rather they drive through the site where volunteers load resources into vehicles
and the public can obtain information.
Reentry- The process of allowing appropriate agencies and vendors access to damaged
areas affected by hurricane -related hazards. Reentry marks the transition from the
response phase through landfall and prior to the recovery phase of the disaster. It includes
the effort to restore continuity of government and critical infrastructure/key resources to
support the community.
Repopulation- The process or returning evacuees from shelters in host communities that
did not self evacuate. This will occur only after the mandatory evacuation order has been
lifted and general population has been allowed to return to the impacted area.
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Tier Definitions:
a. Tier 1 personnel include Reentry Teams conducting search and rescue (SAR)
and security force operations. Immediate and unrestricted access will be
granted to SAR agents including local Fire/EMS, law enforcement, Texas
Military Forces and emergency response agencies in support of efforts in the
affected area. Tier 1 personnel are typically uniformed and are in clearly
identified emergency response vehicles.
b. Tier 2 personnel include Reentry Teams conducting immediate mass care and
damage assessment. Tier 2 personnel should travel in marked company vehicles
and must possess valid agency credentials.
i. Cl/KR and utilities assessment personnel must be permitted immediate
access to ensure essential services, such as water, power and
communications, are restored and infrastructure is intact. Municipal
utilities and public works personnel are included as well as private
organizations active in assessment of major industrial facilities.
ii. Official damage assessment teams may include Federal, State and local
officials and are required to possess official agency identification
credentials.
iii. Immediate mass care is typically provided by recognized state agencies
such as Texas Military Forces and limited state VOADs such as American
Red Cross, Texas Salvation Army and Texas Baptist Men. Most other
disaster relief workers are classified as Tier 3.
iv. Other personnel at the discretion of the local Emergency Management
Director.
c. Tier 3 personnel include Reentry Team personnel conducting restoration of
essential services, point of distribution (POD) and other support operations.
Essential services include power, infrastructure, public works, wastewater/water
and utility repair and restoration. Tier 3 personnel should travel in marked
company vehicles and must possess valid agency credentials.
i. Relief workers will be needed to provide food and other supplies for first
responders and people that did not evacuate the impacted area (s).
ii. Health care agency personnel, which may include hospitals, nursing
homes and assisted living facilities and dialysis centers. Credentialed
volunteer health professionals possessing valid identification may be
included.
iii. Insurance agents and adjusters.
iv. Reentry of key business operations and media in the impact area may be
delayed until major routes are open and the threat to public safety
subsides. The local Emergency Management Director will make the
decision when to permit business operators into the impacted areas based
on an overall evaluation of the situation. An example of businesses that
may be allowed reentry as Tier 3 include those that have far reaching
impact on recovery such as grocery stores, fuel providers, pharmacies,
banking institutions and other "big box" providers (i.e. Wal-Mart, Home
Depot, Lowes).
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d. Tier 4 personnel include business operators not allowed reentry under Tier 3
and residents of the impacted area, at the discretion of the local Emergency
Management Director. Tier 4 operators and residents should be prepared to
provide appropriate agency credentials and/or proof of residency as appropriate.
A non-inclusive list of approved proof of residency documents is contained in
Attachment 4.
i. Other local, state and federal officials requiring reentry may be granted
access based on mission and safety considerations.
4. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS
a. This plan acknowledges that not all citizens have been required to immediately
leave the area defined by the evacuation order. The local EMD issuing the order
has also defined who has been allowed to stay and has made provisions to ensure
their safety to the extent possible. These individuals may include essential
government personnel, first responders and limited private organizations in direct
support of critical infrastructure/key resources. These individuals and
organizations are considered self sufficient and remain in the evacuation area with
the understanding that regular and customary access to emergency services does
not exist. These individuals and organizations are to be directly coordinated with
the local EOC and Office of Emergency Management.
b. Industry personnel engaged in refining/production shut down operations should
be afforded the opportunity to complete these operations for the safety of all
personnel and help ensure limited environmental impacts. These companies may
need to hold staff over to complete this process even after the mandatory order is
issued however companies are to ensure their employees are afforded enough
time to evacuate prior to the onset of tropical storm force winds (except for those
organizations participating in the evacuation exemption program).
c. Immediately following landfall of a catastrophic hurricane, a rapid and orderly
movement of essential personnel and services into the impact area is essential to
aid in rapid recovery. Reentry will occur in a "tiered approach" based on key
roles in restoring normal operations after the disaster. Events that occur within
the specific jurisdiction and/or geographically defined evacuation area will
dictate, based on local needs and variable factors, what personnel will potentially
need access into the affected area. Safety with regard to public health, travel
accessibility, hazardous materials mitigation and rescue operations will be
paramount and of crucial importance in determining who is allowed reentry.
d. Security control points will be established to restrict entry into the impact area as
directed by the EMD. The Texas Department of Public Safety will assist in
execution of this task at the request of the EMD under the direction of the
Disaster District Chairman. However, local jurisdictions will be required to
maintain the Lead in this effort to the extent possible to avoid conflicts.
e. Recommended standard security control point procedures are included in
Attachment 5 for use as applicable.
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f. Agencies, organizations and companies with a priority need to enter the area to
perform essential services or restoration should coordinate the request with the
local Emergency Operations Center and to the extent possible, the local Office of
Emergency Management prior to hurricane season. Any false or inaccurate
information provided may be grounds for refusal of the request.
g. The State Operations Center will also be coordinating reentry operations for
applicable organizations in support of local response actions as allowed by law.
Agencies, organizations and companies whose request is determined to meet the
criteria for entry by the State Operations Center will be coordinated through the
local DDC. Updated applicable plans are to be posted on the Texas Division of
Emergency Management website as they become available.
h. Except in the event of an emergency evacuation, those individuals granted access
to a restricted area should depart through the same entry point to ensure
accountability and safety of personnel working within the restricted area.
i. In the event information indicates an entry letter or tier credential is misused, the
letter or credential will be immediately confiscated by law enforcement
authorities and returned to the issuing agency.
j. This plan incorporates known best practices along the Texas Gulf Coast following
the responses the Hurricanes Rita (2005) and Ike (2008).
5. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
General
a. All personnel shall operate utilizing the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) principles and follow the Iocally established Incident Command System
in the impact area. This effort will be coordinated through the local EOC.
b. Personnel traveling in groups through security control points should all possess
the same level of credentialing or greater. Individuals not meeting the
requirements for reentry will not be allowed entry. Additionally, family members
and friends will not be allowed entry.
c. All personnel working in the impact area shall carry proper agency credentials on
their person at all times and should be aware of Iocally established curfews and
area restrictions. Required documentation is outlined in Attachment 3 of this
document.
Local Government
Provide timely updates on status of evacuation and reentry orders to the County EOC,
DDC and 211. The Public Information Officer (PIO) appointed by the EMD, working
through the Joint Information Center (JIC) if established, will have the primary
responsibility for public information for the jurisdiction represented and will disseminate
information regarding the reentry check -point process and methods for gaining reentry.
Additional information will be provided to the public regarding general safety measures
and any additional specific information deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the
returning citizens. The JIC will be coordinated with the appropriate EOCs and DDC.
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DDC/State
Maintain updated and accurate accounting of local evacuation and reentry orders.
6. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
a. The EMD will issue evacuation orders and ensure timely and accurate
information is disseminated.
b. The County EMC wilI maintain this plan, ensure appropriate approvals are
obtained and oversee local implementation of established procedures as outlined
in Attachment 7. Process requests for Evacuation Exemption and Tier 2
designation letters and prepare for signature as appropriate.
c. The City EMC(s) will oversee local implementation of established procedures as
outlined in Attachment 7. Process requests for Evacuation Exemption and Tier 2
designation letters and prepare for signature as appropriate.
d. Law Enforcement will provide general support for implementation of this plan
and ensure compliance with evacuation orders as appropriate.
7. ADMINISTRATIOTION AND SUPPORT
The Nueces County Office of Emergency Management agrees to provide
administrative services necessary to coordinate this agreement to include notification
to participants of new signatories or withdrawals. Also, all participating jurisdictions
will be provided with a current list of contact information for all participants.
8. PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
a. Recommended changes to this plan should be forwarded to the Nueces County
Office of Emergency Management for consideration. As needed, this plan will be
updated accordingly. To the extent possible, this plan should become part of the
jurisdictions state approved Annex E (Evacuation).
ATTACHMENTS:
ATTACHMENT 1:
ATTACHMENT 2:
ATTACHMENT 3:
ATTACHMENT 4:
ATTACHMENT 5:
ATTACHMENT 6:
ATTACHMENT 7:
ATTACHMENT 8:
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Tier Definitions Quick Reference
Evacuation Order Exemption
Required Agency Credentials
Proof of Residency
Security Control Point Procedures
Emergency Contact Information
Implementation Plan
Sample City/County Resolution
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ATTACHMENT 1: Tier Definitions Quick Reference
The intent of this reentry policy is to assume immediate and unrestricted access to both Tier 1 &
2 personnel as soon as the responding agency feels it safe to begin operations in the impacted
area however this policy implementation will be event dependent given numerous unknown
variables. The final decision will remain that of the EMD.
Responding organizations reenter at their own risk acknowledging that many unknown hazards
may still exist that have not yet be identified by local officials. The local Incident Commander
will have the responsibility to make determinations where personnel may further be restricted
within defined areas in the impact area as outlined in the appropriate City/County Emergency
Management Plan. Additionally, organizations entering an impacted area are subject to the
check-in procedures established by the local Incident Commander.
Tier 1- Search and rescue (SAR) and security force operations
Tier 1 personnel are typically uniformed and are in clearly identified emergency response
vehicles. These organizations are not required to request or carry a reentry authorization letter
however should be prepared to provide proof of deployment orders, mission assignment or other
similar documentation authorizing work assignment in the impacted area for the designated
incident.
• SAR agents include local Fire/EMS, law enforcement, Texas Military Forces and other State
and/or Federal emergency response teams such as Texas Task Force One/Two.
Tier 2- Immediate mass care and damage assessment.
Tier 2 personnel should travel in marked company vehicles and must possess valid agency
credentials. Personnel in this category are expected request Tier 2 reentry authorization prior to
hurricane season and should be prepared to provide proof of deployment orders, mission
assignment or other similar documentation authorizing work assignment in the impacted area for
the designated incident.
• Cl/KR and utilities assessment personnel must be permitted immediate access to ensure
essential services, such as water, power and communications, are restored and infrastructure
is intact. Municipal utilities and public works personnel are included as well as private
organizations active in assessment of major industrial facilities.
• Official damage assessment teams may include Federal, State and local officials and are
required to possess official agency identification credentials.
• Immediate mass care is typically provided by recognized state agencies such as Texas
Military Forces and limited state VOADs such as American Red Cross, Texas Salvation
Arany and Texas Baptist Men. Most other disaster relief workers are classified as Tier 3.
• Other personnel at the discretion of the local Emergency Management Director.
Tier 3- Restoration of essential services, point of distribution (POD) and other support
operations. Essential services include power, infrastructure, public works, wastewater/water
and utility repair and restoration. Tier 3 personnel should travel in marked company vehicles
and must possess valid agency credentials. These organizations are not required to requestor
carry a reentry authorization letter however should be prepared to provide proof of deployment
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orders, mission assignment or other similar documentation authorizing work assignment in the
impacted area for the designated incident.
• Relief workers will be needed to provide food and other supplies for first responders and
people that did not evacuate the impacted area (s).
• Health care agency personnel, which may include hospitals, nursing homes and assisted
living facilities and dialysis centers. Credentialed volunteer health professionals possessing
valid identification may be included.
• Insurance agents and adjusters.
• Reentry of key business operations and media in the impact area may be delayed until major
routes are open and the threat to public safety subsides. The local Emergency Management
Director will make the decision when to permit business operators into the impacted areas
based on an overall evaluation of the situation. An example of businesses that may be
allowed reentry as Tier 3 include those that have far reaching impact on recovery such as
grocery stores, fuel providers, pharmacies, banking institutions and other "big box" providers
(i.e. Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes).
Tier 4- Business operators not allowed reentry under Tier 3 and residents.
Tier 4 operators and residents should be prepared to provide appropriate agency credentials
and/or proof of residency as appropriate.
All others not defined previously are considered "general population" and will be allowed
reentry after the mandatory evacuation order has been lifted.
Any conflict at designated checkpoints will be routed through the local Incident Commander
and EOC as appropriate for resolution. The safety ofpersonnel will be the ultimate deciding
factor in ALL cases.
**Nueces County Tier 2 authorization letters will only be issued on a standardized and
recognizable letterhead that has been mutually agreed upon.**
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ATTACHMENT 2: Evacuation Order Exemption
In the event of an impending hurricane threat, the local Emergency Management Director issuing
the mandatory evacuation order shall approve organizations allowed to remain in the impact
zone. These organizations approved for exemption may include essential government personnel,
first responders and limited private organizations in direct support of critical infrastructure/key
resources. These individuals and organizations are considered self sufficient and remain in the
evacuation area with the understanding that access to emergency services does not exist. This
effort is to be directly coordinated with the local Emergency Operations Center.
Organizations requesting evacuation exemption should have a written plan to include provisions
for adequate food, water, shelter and medical needs for a minimum of 72 hours post landfall.
Additionally, these organizations should have back up power and emergency communications
capabilities such as satellite phones and/or HAM radio.
All organizations authorized to be exempt from the evacuation order should be prepared to
provide an updated list of personnel and the location that that they will be sheltered to the EOC
and/or Emergency Management Coordinator upon request.
Emergency services personnel will be conducting search and rescue activities immediately post
landfall. Citizens that failed to evacuate must remain the priority however they also
acknowledge that they must confirm the safety of those personnel considered exempt. For this
reason, it is important for exempt organizations to report status to the EOC as soon as possible
after landfall.
For purposes of this plan, all exempt personnel should also be classified as either Tier One or
Tier Two Essential Personnel and carry appropriate credentials. Evacuation exempt
organizations must be cognizant that exemption does not constitute the ability to roam freely in
the post disaster environment. Established curfews and subsequent orders must be abided by all
to ensure safety and security within the impacted area. Any questions regarding this issue should
be directed to the local Office of Emergency Management or EOC.
**Nueces County evacuation exemption letters will only be issued on a standardized and
recognizable letterhead that has been mutually agreed upon.**
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ATTACHMENT 3: Required Agency Credentials
All personnel working in the impact area shall carry proper credentials and identification on their
person at all times. Recommended agency identification/credentials are established as follows:
All
• State issued driver's license or identification card
• Proof of deployment orders, mission assignment or other similar documentation
authorizing work assignment in the impacted area for the designated incident.
Governmental Employees:
• Agency Photo Identification.
• Designation of "essential" or "disaster personnel" should be prominently displayed.
• Local volunteer personnel such as fire department/emergency services district personnel
should possess applicable locally recognized identification as appropriate.
(Local governmental and/or voluntary agencies lacking agency identification should contact the
Coastal Bend Council of Governments for details regarding available identification solutions)
Private/VOAD Organizations:
• Agency identification with photo.
• Tier 2 Level Essential Personnel Authorization Letter and/or company designation letter
detailing the employee essential function and to the extent possible defining the
geographic area where work is to be performed.
Additional
• Employees performing work that requires special credentialing/Iicensing should be
prepared the produce credentials as required by the certifying agency. (TCLEOSE,
DSHS license/certification, TCEQ, etc.)
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ATTACHMENT 4: Proof of Residency
Tier 4 operators and residents should be prepared to provide appropriate agency credentials
and/or proof of residency as appropriate.
Proper identification for resident access should include one or more of the following:
• current state issued driver's license or identification card
• utility bill
• mortgage deed
• property tax documents
• or any governmental document which includes an address or other means that identifies
the location of their property.
The City of Port Aransas has issued city identification cards to their citizens and essential
personnel. Other jurisdictions may add similar requirements and will be added to this plan as
made available.
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ATTACHMENT 5: Security Control Point Procedures
Security control points will be established to restrict entry into the impact area as directed by the
EMD. The Texas Department of Public Safety will assist in execution of this task at the request
of the Emergency Management Director under the direction of the Disaster District Chairman.
However, local jurisdictions will be required to maintain the lead in this effort to the extent
possible to avoid conflicts.
The number of security control points will be determined by the local jurisdiction and will be
event dependant. Staffing and equipment support may need to expand and contact as needed to
accommodate the overall vehicle volume. Operational shifts and personnel staffing requirements
should be clearly defined including adequate provisions for day and night operations. The
operating hours and personnel requirements will be based on curfews and other factors.
Due to the regional applicability of security control points, the DDC will be a key coordinating
entity.
Current evacuation and reentry orders are to be maintained at the DDC.
Recommended equipment for checkpoints:
• Light towers
• Barricades
Port -o -potties
Portable Message Boards
• Mobile Command Post
• Pop Up Tents
Rehab Items such as food, water and ice
• Mosquito Spray
• White Shoe Polish
Fuel
Area law enforcement agencies should continue to develop traffic control plans/procedures to
support this task and may be added to this document at a later date as appropriate.
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ATTACHMENT 6: Emergency Contact Information
Nueces County Judge Neal
Office of Emergency Management
Serving all unincorporated areas of Nueces County and the Cities ofAgua Dulce, Driscoll and
Petronilla
Danielle Hale, County EMC
Danielle.hale@co.nueces.tx.us
361-888-0513 Office
361-888-0487 County EOC
361-887-2206 EOC Fax
City of Bishop
Office of Emergency Management
Joe Carr, City EMC
carrjo@aol.com
361-584-2567 Office
361-584-2567 City EOC
361-584-3253 EOC Fax
City of Corpus Christi
Office of Emergency Management
Asst. Chief Andy Cardiel, Interim EMC
andyc@cctexas.com
361-826-3930 Office
361-826-1100 City EOC
361-880-3971 EOC Fax
City of Port Aransas
Office of Emergency Management
Scott Burroughs, City EMC
sburroughs@cityofportaransas.org
361-749-6241 Office
361-749-4111 City EOC
361-749-4723 EOC Fax
City of Robstown
Office of Emergency Management
Ricardo Gonzales, City EMC
Rfd@cityofrobstown.com
361-387-2522 Office
361-387-4262 City EOC
361-387-9353 EOC Fax
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ATTACHMENT 7: Implementation Plan
The signatories to this plan will develop a local implementation process. City/County
emergency managers will continue to work towards a county -wide solution however may not be
available prior to the 2011 Hurricane Season, therefore, local communities should continue to
work towards a local implementation process.
The County Judge will approve letters for companies performing business in the unincorporated
areas of the County, the other communities that are signatories to the County Emergency
Management Plan (Agua Dulce, Driscoll and Petronila), as well as, those with county -wide
responsibility such as utility companies and "big box" stores like HEB.
Each City Mayor will have the responsibility to approve letters for companies performing
business within the City limits of their community.
A record should be maintained for each of the businesses issued a letter and be maintained
locally for future reference if needed.
Possible implementation options may include:
• online auto -fill form accessible through City/County website
• hand filled form accessible at City Hall/Courthouse
• manually entered database of entities being issued forms
• online portal for electronic submission/approval process
• WebEOC board to maintain data
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ATTACHMENT 8: Sample City/County Resolution
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE NUECES COUNTY
HURRICANE REENTRY PLAN.
WHEREAS, the communities of the Coastal Bend acknowledge the benefit of regional
collaboration to prepare and respond to major emergencies and disasters; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Government Code 418.108 provides for the ability of local Emergency
Management Directors to mandate evacuations for the preservation of life and control ingress to
and egress from a disaster area; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas Government Code 418.050 directs the Texas Division of Emergency
Management to develop a phased reentry plan, this plan is intended to outline local requirements
and compliment, not supplant local or state authority; and,
WHEREAS, these communities acknowledge the importance of common terminology to clearly
articulate a collaborated message to their citizens, responders and other private and public
partners; and,
WHEREAS, Each local government maintains its individual autonomy to call for local
evacuations and allow for safe and rapid reentry as allowed by law, however, signatories to this
plan will abide by the provisions to the extent possible given the incident in which it is
applicable. And,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Nueces County Commissioners Court
adopts the Nueces County Hurricane Reentry Plan.
DULY ADOPTED BY VOTE OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS ON THE ???TH DAY OF ???, 2011.
SAMUEL L. NEAL, JR.
Nueces County Judge
MIKE PUSLEY JOE A. GONZALEZ
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
OSCAR ORTIZ JOE MCCOMB
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4
ATTEST:
DIANA T. BARRERA, County Clerk
AUTHORITY
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Nueces County Judge Neal
Office of Emergency Management
Serving all unincorporated areas of
Nueces County and
Agua Dulce, Driscoll and Petronilla
Danielle Hale, County EMC
Danielle.hale a,co.nueces.tx.us
361-888-0513 Office
361-888-0487 County EOC
City of Bishop
Office of Emergency Management
Joe Carr, City EMC
canjo ihaol.com
361-584-2567 Office
361-584-2567 City EOC
131.2111.25. 11519911
1 Christi
City of Corpus Christi
Office of Emergency Management
Asst. Chief Andy Cardiel
Interim EMC
andvc@cctexas.com
361-826-3930 Office
361-826-1100 City EOC
City of
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City of Port Aransas
Office of Emergency Management
Scott Burroughs, City EMC
sburroueghs a.cityofportarausas.org
361-749-6241 Office
361-749-4111 City EOC
City of Robstown
Office of Emergency Management
Ricardo Gonzales, City EMC
Rfdracityofrobstown.com
361-387-2522 Office
361-387-4262 City EOC
Nueces County
EVACUATION ORDER EXEMPTION
The organization named below has been granted an exemption to the
hurricane mandatory evacuation order. All organization personnel are to
remain at their assigned work location and are not granted free access
within the evacuation area. All essential/critical personnel should be
further classified as Tier I or Tier 2 level personnel and carry
appropriate credentials as outlined in the Nueces County Hurricane
Reentry Plan.
Business/Organization Name
Address
24 HOUR VERIFICATION POINT OF CONTACT:
Name:
Phone:
In the event information indicates that this letter is misused, the letter
will be immediately confiscated by law enforcement authorities and
returned to the issuing agency.
Chief Elected Official
Issuing Jurisdiction
Date:
Letter Serial Number (optional):
EXPIRATION DATE: December 31, 2011
Nueces County Judge Neal
Office of Emergency Management
Serving all unincorporated areas of
Nueces County and
Agua Dulce, Driscoll and Petronilla
Danielle Hale, County EMC
Danielle.hale(alco.nueces.tx.us
361-888-0513 Office
361-888-0487 County EOC
City of Bishop
Office of Emergency Management
Joe Carr, City EMC
carrjonaol.com
361-584-2567 Office
361-584-2567 City EOC
=MI6 ECM.
Christi
City of Corpus Christi
Office of Emergency Management
Asst. Chief Andy Cardiel
Interim EMC
andycecctexas.com
361-826-3930 Office
361-826-1100 City EOC
City of Port Aransas
Office of Emergency Management
Scott Burroughs, City EMC
sbu:roughsncitvofportaransas. org
361-749-6241 Office
361-749-4111 City EOC
City of Robstown
Office of Emergency Management
Ricardo Gonzales, City EMC
Rfd(alcitvofrobstown. con}
361-387-2522 Office
361-387-4262 City EOC
Nueces County
TIER 2 LEVEL ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL
The organization named below has been granted permission to duplicate
this form letter for all Tier 2 Level personnel in their organization
requiring reentry into Nueces County as defined in the Nueces County
Hurricane Reentry Plan. Each authorized organization is to maintain
accountability for each issued letter and may be requested to provide a
detailed list of personnel that have been issued this letter.
In addition to possession of this letter, all Tier 2 personnel are also
required to have appropriate agency identification/credentials at all
times. Personnel are expected to bide by all applicable rules and
curfews established in the restricted area as directed by the local
officials.
Business/Organization Name
Address
Employee Name Drivers License or ID#
(To be handwritten or typed by issuing organization)
24 HOUR VERIFICATION POINT OF CONTACT
Name:
Phone:
In the event information indicates that this letter is misused, the letter
will be immediately confiscated by law enforcement authorities and
returned to the issuing agency.
Chief Elected Official:
Issuing Jurisdiction
Date:
Letter Serial Number (optional):
EXPIRATION DATE: December 31, 2011