Title
Emergency Management Coordination for the City of Gainesville (B)
This item requests the City Commission hear a presentation on the Coordination of Emergency Management for the City of Gainesville. **ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 15 MINUTES**
Explanation
On October 1, 2014, Gainesville Fire Rescue assumed the lead role for coordination of the City's Emergency Management efforts. Special Operations Chief Don Sessions was appointed City Emergency Management Coordinator to oversee the program and facilitate the needs and support of the Emergency Management Team. The presentation will describe: the city emergency management program and structure; its unified operation; internal and external stakeholders; and how we integrate into county emergency management that, in turn, moves to the State for assistance (and if needed, access to federal partners).
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact at this time.
Recommendation
The City Commission hear the presentation.