Purpose, Scope, Situation Overview, and Assumptions

guidance with Purpose, Scope, Situation Overview, and Assumptions

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to create the purpose, scope, situation overview, and assumptions sections of an EOP basic plan.

Write a purpose statement that sets the foundation for the rest of the EOP and explains what the EOP is meant to do. Your written statement should be supported by a brief synopsis (250-300 words) of the basic plan.  

Scope: Explicitly state the scope of emergency, disaster response, the entities (e.g., departments, agencies, private sector, citizens), and geographic areas to which the plan applies (250-300 words).

Situation Overview (300-500 words): Write a situation overview section to characterize the “planning environment” and make it clear why an EOP is necessary. At a minimum, summarize the primary hazards faced by the jurisdiction and discuss how the jurisdiction expects to receive (or provide) assistance within its Yourtown response structures. Support your data with research, evidence and data, citing at least three sources. The situation overview section shall include a general discussion of: 

1. Relative probability and impact of the hazards

2. Geographic areas likely to be affected by particular hazards

3. Vulnerable critical facilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, infrastructure)

4. Population distribution and locations including any concentrated populations of individuals with disabilities, others with access and functional needs, individuals with limited English proficiency, and any unaccompanied minors and children in daycare and school settings

5. Capabilities and limitations to prepare for and respond to the defined hazards

6. Recommended actions to minimize an incident’s impacts, including short- and long-term strategies. Since this is a capstone, you may relate previous mitigations discussed in your previous EMM classes.

Planning Assumptions: Identify and describe what your planning team should assume to be factual for planning purposes in order to make it possible to execute the EOP. During operations, these assumptions should indicate areas of the plan where adjustments need to be made as the facts of the incident become known. These assumptions also provide the opportunity to communicate the intent of Yourtown senior official(s) regarding emergency operation priorities. Support the planning assumptions with evidence and data, citing at least three sources (250-300 words).

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 

 MS Leadership in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

4.4 Integrate evidence and data into a systematic and evolving approach to emergency management practice.

Basic Emergency Operations Plan

Shane M. Goodreau

Grand Canyon University EMM-685

Dr. Robert Ditch

21 December 2022

Table of Contents
Basic Emergency Operations Plan 3
Promulgation Document and Signatures 3
Approval and Implementation 4
Signature 4
Record of Changes 5
Record of Distribution 7
Stakeholder Rationale 7

Basic Emergency Operations Plan

Promulgation Document and Signatures

Basic Emergency Operations Plan (BEOP) for Fairbabnks North Star Borough is issued to ensure that all personnel are prepared to respond to any emergency within the borough. The plan is meant to promote the safety and well-being of the borough’s citizens, visitors, and personnel. This document outlines the roles and responsibilities of those responsible for preparing and maintaining the plan and its associated procedures and guidelines.

The borough’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and implementing this BEOP. The OEM is tasked with providing the necessary resources, training, and guidance to ensure that all personnel are adequately prepared to respond to emergencies. The OEM will coordinate with other departments, organizations, and agencies to ensure that all necessary resources are available and utilized on time. The OEM will also coordinate with the borough’s Fire Department, Police Department, and other relevant personnel to ensure that the BEOP is effectively implemented. The OEM will also coordinate with the borough’s Emergency Management Advisory Committee to ensure that the plan is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.

The borough’s City Council is responsible for providing the necessary resources for implementing and maintaining the BEOP. The City Council will also review and approve the plan annually. The City Council will also provide the necessary guidance and oversight to ensure that the BEOP is effectively implemented. The borough’s Mayor is responsible for promulgating this BEOP and providing the necessary guidance and oversight to ensure that the plan is implemented and maintained. The mayor will also review and approve the plan on an annual basis.

Approval and Implementation

The BEOP is applicable to all personnel of the borough and supersedes all previous plans. This plan is approved by the senior official and is effective immediately. The OEM can modify this plan without the senior officials signature. The OEM should ensure that any changes made to the plan align with the overall objectives outlined in the plan and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

This BEOP is intended to provide personnel with the necessary guidance and resources to respond to any emergency. The plan is designed to ensure that all personnel are adequately prepared to respond to any emergency. The plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of personnel in any emergency, including their roles in the coordination, management, and supervision of all activities related to the emergency, communication protocols and procedures to be followed, as well as the appropriate levels of reporting and documentation. It also outlines the steps to be taken to ensure that the health and safety of personnel and the public are maintained and responsibilities of personnel in the event of a pandemic or other public health emergency.

To ensure that personnel are adequately prepared to respond to any emergency, the plan outlines the necessary training and drills to be conducted. The plan also outlines the necessary equipment and supplies to be on hand in the event of an emergency. Furthermore, the plan outlines the necessary procedures for preparing for and responding to any emergency. It also includes guidelines for evacuation, sheltering in place, and other emergency activities and responsibilities of personnel in the event of a natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or any other emergency.

Signature

Robert Ditch Date

Senior Official

Record of Changes

Change

Date of change

Individual making change

Description of change

1

21 December 2022

Shane Goodreau

Updating the coordination with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure availability of all necessary resources

2

[Date of change]

Fire Chief
Scott Raygor

Updating the level of training to ensure all personnel in the fire department are adequately prepared to respond to any emergency situation

3

[Date of change]

Sheriff
Ron Dupee

Updating the level of training to ensure all personnel in the police department are adequately prepared to respond to any emergency

Record of Distribution

Name

Tittle

Faculty

Date of delivery

Number of copies

Dr. Robert Ditch

Senior Official

City Council

21 December 2022

5

Scott Raygor

Fire Chief

Fire Department

[Date of delivery]

5

Rob Dupee

Sheriff

Police Department

[Date of delivery]

5

Nancy Durham

Emergency manager

Office of Emergency Management

[Date of delivery]

1

Bill Witte

Town administrator

Emergency Management Advisory Committee

[Date of delivery]

5

Public and Media

News

News Media

[Date of delivery]

5

Stakeholder Rationale

The Senior Official is responsible for promulgating the plan and providing the necessary guidance and oversight to ensure that the plan is implemented and maintained. The senior official is the highest-ranking official in the town and is responsible for setting the tone and direction of the town. The city council is responsible for providing the necessary resources for the implementation and maintenance of the BEOP. The city council is also responsible for reviewing and approving the plan on an annual basis. The city council is made up of elected officials who represent the citizens of the town.

The Fire Department and Police Department were selected as primary recipients due to their roles in providing emergency services to the community. Both departments will play a critical role in the implementation of the BEOP as they will be responsible for responding to and managing any emergency which is instrumental in ensuring the safety and well-being of the citizens and visitors of the town. The Fire Chief and sheriff are responsible for coordinating with the town Fire and police Department to ensure that the BEOP is effectively implemented. The departments are tasked with providing the necessary resources, training, and guidance to ensure that all personnel are adequately prepared to respond to any emergency.

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was selected due to their responsibility for the preparation, maintenance, and implementation of the BEOP. The OEM will be responsible for the coordination of all emergency management activities in the event of an emergency and will ensure that the plan is up-to-date and effective. The Emergency Manager is responsible for coordinating with other departments, organizations, and agencies to ensure that all necessary resources are available and utilized in a timely manner.

The Town Administrator is responsible for coordinating with the town Emergency Management Advisory Committee to ensure that the plan is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. The advisory committee is made up of representatives from various departments, organizations, and agencies in the town. The Emergency Management Advisory Committee is tasked with providing the necessary guidance and oversight to ensure that the BEOP is effectively implemented.

The news media is responsible for disseminating the BEOP to the public. By providing the public with information about the plan, the news media can help to ensure that the citizens and visitors of the town are aware of the plan and can effectively respond to any emergency. The News Media is responsible for informing the public of any emergency and providing the necessary information to ensure that all personnel are adequately prepared to respond to any emergency.

Benchmark – Purpose, Scope, Situation Overview, and Assumptions – Rubric

Purpose Statement 10 points

Criteria Description

Purpose Statement

5. Excellent 10 points

Purpose Statement provides comprehensive information regarding EOP.

4. Good 8.5 points

Purpose Statement provides good information regarding the EOP.

3. Satisfactory 7.5 points

Purpose Statement provides general information regarding the EOP.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

Purpose Statement provides little or no useful explanation of the EOP.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Not submitted.

Planning Assumptions, Data and Evidence (C4.4) 10 points

Criteria Description

Planning Assumptions, Data and Evidence (C4.4)

5. Excellent 10 points

Overview provides detailed planning assumptions, data, evidence, appropriate

citations, and a very professional presentation.

4. Good 8.5 points

Overview provides good planning assumptions, data, and evidence with

appropriate citations.

3. Satisfactory 7.5 points

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Overview provides planning assumptions, data, and evidence.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

Overview provides inadequate planning assumptions, data or evidence.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Relative Probability and Impact of Hazards 10 points

Criteria Description

Relative Probability and Impact of Hazards

5. Excellent 10 points

Provides detailed, fully developed information on probability or impact of hazards,

and is presented in a

professional manner.

4. Good 8.5 points

Provides good information on probability or impact of hazards.

3. Satisfactory 7.5 points

Provides general information on probability or impact of hazards.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

Provides little to no information on probability or impact of hazards.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Not submitted.

Geographic Areas 10 points

Criteria Description

Geographic Areas

5. Excellent 10 points

Provides detailed information on geographic areas and is presented in a very

professional manner.

4. Good 8.5 points

Provides good information on geographic areas.

3. Satisfactory 7.5 points

Provides general information on geographic areas.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

Provides little or no information on geographic areas.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Not submitted.

Critical Facilities 10 points

Criteria Description

Critical Facilities

5. Excellent 10 points

Provides in depth information on critical facilities, and is presented in a very

professional manner.

4. Good 8.5 points

Provides good documentation on critical facilities.

3. Satisfactory 7.5 points

Provides general documentation on critical facilities.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

Provides little or no documentation on critical facilities.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Not submitted

Population Distribution 10 points

Criteria Description

Population Distribution

5. Excellent 10 points

Provides in-depth, well thought out information on population distribution, and is

presented in a very professional manner.

4. Good 8.5 points

Provides good information on population distribution.

3. Satisfactory 7.5 points

Provides general information on population distribution.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

Provides little to no information on population distribution.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Capabilities and Limitations 10 points

Criteria Description

Capabilities and Limitations

5. Excellent 10 points

Provides in depth information on preparation and responses for capabilities and

limitations and is presented in a very professional manner.

4. Good 8.5 points

Provides good preparation and response for capabilities and limitations.

3. Satisfactory 7.5 points

Provides general preparation and response for capabilities and limitations.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

Provides little to no preparation and response for capabilities and limitations.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Not submitted

Recommendations 10 points

Criteria Description

Recommendations

5. Excellent 10 points

Provides detailed recommendations to minimize impacts of event, and detailed

short-

term and long-term

strategies.

4. Good 8.5 points

Provides good recommendations to minimize impacts of event, and good short-

term and long-term strategies.

3. Satisfactory 7.5 points

Provides general recommendations to minimize impacts of event, and general

strategies.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 6.5 points

Provides few recommendations to minimize impacts of event, and few strategies. q

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Thesis Development and Purpose 5 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Excellent 5 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement

makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. Good 4.25 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and

reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. Satisfactory 3.75 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language

use)
5 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Excellent 5 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good 4.25 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The

writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. Satisfactory 3.75 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to

the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate

language are employed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct

but not varied.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. Excellent 5 points

All format elements are correct.

4. Good 4.25 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. Satisfactory 3.75 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors

may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of

control with formatting is apparent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Documentation of Sources 5 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as

appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent 5 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is free of error.

4. Good 4.25 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is

mostly correct.

3. Satisfactory 3.75 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some

formatting errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory 3.25 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to

assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Total 100 points