Roles and Responsibilities Local Agencies and Responders

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 All Agencies List resources available in area Develop a local response plan Contact information – For responders – Agricultural resources Planning and training sessions – Identify areas of risk, response and personnel needed, and local response plan Develop a standard operating procedures – Test and disseminate to all parties involved Support response with available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Local Roles and Responsibilities Chief Elected or Appointed Official – Ensure public safety and welfare – Provide strategic guidance and resources – Coordinate resources within jurisdictions, among adjacent jurisdictions, with private sector Emergency Manager – Oversees emergency programs and activities – Coordinate jurisdiction capabilities Department and Agency Heads – Perform emergency management functions Local emergency plans, provide response resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Local Roles and Responsibilities Individuals and Households – Reduce hazards in and around their homes – Prepare an emergency supply kit and household emergency plan – Monitor emergency communications carefully – Volunteer with an established organization – Enroll in emergency response training courses

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Local Roles and Responsibilities Private Sector Organizations – Welfare and protection of employees – Maintain essential services Water, power, communications, transportation, medical care, security – Stay involved in local crisis decision making process NGO – Nongovernmental Organizations – Provide sheltering, emergency food spplies, counseling, etc. – Provide specialized services for those with special needs

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Local Emergency Management Coordinate all community support and response resources – Personnel, logistical support, supplies, equipment, vehicles, food, lodging and administrative support Activate, staff and manage the County EOC Coordinate communications – Local agencies and responders Coordinate delivery of information – Coordinate with IDALS to ensure consistent messages Record keeping and message flow activities Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Law Enforcement Establish quarantine perimeters – Perimeter determined by State Veterinarian – Possibly 6.2 miles or more Enforce quarantine zones and animal movement restrictions Site security and conflict resolution For suspected deliberate incidents, – Coordinate and assist with investigation Iowa Dept of Criminal Investigation Federal Bureau of Investigation Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Fire Services Coordinate decontamination sites for vehicles, property, and personnel Aid in possible rescue situations Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 County Public Works/ Municipal/County Engineers Assist with perimeter development – Signage, barricades – Reroute traffic – Logistics support Provide technical assistance Assist with animal disposal activities – Equipment, personnel – Coordinate with State Veterinarian and IDNR for acceptable locations Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Environmental Health Department Assist with – Environmental permitting issues – Air and groundwater pollution/ contamination issues Carcass disposal, disinfectants – Vector (insect) control, when applicable – Management of lagoons, slurries and other byproducts of animal operations Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Local Government Officials The Local Government Officials are responsible for their respective city or county emergency operations, including assuring continuity of resources The County Board of Supervisors is responsible for all county emergency operations outside corporate city limits

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Assist with responder health and safety issues that arise Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Local DNR/County Conservation Officers Coordinate resources and serve as liaisons for the state offices Assist with animal disposal and needed resources Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Human Services/County Health and Public Health Departments Assist with community outreach and education – Human health risks associated with response Coordinate and provide mental health services – Livestock producers, their families – Response staff – Others affected by the event Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Iowa State University County Extension Personnel Assist with information dissemination to industries and public – Close coordination with IDALS public information officer to ensure consistent messages Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Livestock Industry Groups Liaison to livestock industries affected by ADE Identify individuals qualified to assist in response Develop a list of qualified appraisers Provide assistance to families affected Provide support for disease control and eradication activities Assist in dissemination of information to industries and public – Close coordination with IDALS public information officer to ensure consistent messages Support response and recovery with all available resources

HSEMD, IDALS, CFSPHAnimal Disease Emergency Local Response Preparedness, 2008 Acknowledgments Development of this presentation was funded by a grant from the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University. Contributing Authors: Glenda Dvorak, DVM, MPH, DACVPM