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21-87 ResolutionRECORD OF RESOLUTIONS National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. ,~~t;~' ng~~j~ Resolution No. 21-8~ Form No. 6233-A Passed--------------------------------------------- -l9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A STATEMENT OF UNDER- STANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO, AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, 7 of the elected members concurring: Section 1. That the purpose of this Statement of Understanding is to provide for cooperation and coordination between the City of Dublin, Ohio, and its agencies, and the Columbus Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, in carrying out their assigned responsibilities in the event of natural or man-made disasters or enemy attack. Section 2. That a disaster is an occurrence, a situation, that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. Section 3. That the Office of the City Manager, operating under provisio of the City Charter and the City of Dublin Disaster Plan, is responsible for coordination of City disaster activities and for coordination of City disaster plans and action with those of the state and local governments. Section 4. That this Resolution authorizes the Manager to enter into such a Statement of Understanding with the American Red Cross. Section 5. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed this 21st day of December 1987. Mayor - Presiding Officer Attest: Clerk of Council ~, Sponsor: City Manager ~ hereby cerfify That copies rf ."_ " '~-'. _.,,ae`el~3tiort iVere ~^°'.~d in the ViEia~= r' ..ice with ~~;;~...~L25 ,,; the G<<<c !'-. ,. eGk ac Coun.ck STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO AND THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS PURPOSE The purpose of this statement of understanding is to provide for cooperation and coordi- nation between the City of Dublin, Ohio and its agencies, and the American National Red Cross (hereinafter known as the Columbus Area Chapter, American Red Cross) in carrying out their assigned responsibilities in the event of natural or man-made disasters or enemy attack. OF DLSASTER A disaster is an occurrence such as hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind- driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, blizzard, pestilence, famine, fire, explo- sion, volcanic eruption, building collapse, transportation wreck, or other situation that causes human suffering or creates human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. AIITHORITY CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO The Agencies and Departments of the City of Dublin, Ohio, operating under the various ordinances specifying their responsibilities, have a coordinate responsibility to carry out the activities below under SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES, CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO of this statement. The Office of the City 1Vlanager, operating under provisions of the city charter and the City of Dublin Disaster Plan, is responsible for coordination of city disaster activities and for coordination of city disaster plans and action with those of the state and local governments. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS The American Red Cross is an instrumentality of the United States Government, with a Congressional Charter, codified at 36 U.S.C., Section I et. seg., under which it is charged to "...carry on a system of relief in time of peace and apply the same in mitigating the suffering caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods, and other great national calamities..." This role has been restated in the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-288), which says "...nothing contained in this act shall limit, or in any way affect the responsibilities of the American National Red Cross under the Act of January 5, 1905." "It is understood and agreed that wherever in this agreement the term American Red Cross is used it shall mean the Columbus Area Chapter of the American National Red Cross; said chapter is a duly constituted local unit of the American National Red Cross, a federal corporation (36 U.S. Code 1 et seg.); and that all obligations of the Columbus Area Chapter under this agreement shall be undertaken and completed exclusively by said chapter, and solely at the expense of the chapter, without resort in any event to, or commitment of, the funds and property of the American National Red Cross, or any other unit thereof, than the chapter." -2- SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO Government responsibilities in disaster remains the same in normal times-protection of life, property, public health and welfare, and the maintenance and repair of public prop- erty. Disaster increases but, in general, does not change the responsibility of government. The City of Dublin, Ohio will coordinate its activities in disaster situations and disaster preparedness with those of state and local governments, ather cities and localities, the American Red Cross, and private agencies. Each government entity will have financial and administrative responsibility for its activities in disasters. Among the activities will be police protection, maintaining law and order in the disaster area, warning, rescue and evacuation, safeguarding public health and sanitation including water supply, the control of communicable diseases, the usual community welfare services for dependent persons, and such assistance in the restoration of the community as is consistent with laws and regulations of the State of Ohio, Franklin County and the City of Dublin, Ohio. Additional items may include removal of debris, reopening public buildings and restoration of public transportation and communications facilities. Coordination with the American Red Cross will include immediate notification when families or individuals have suffered disaster losses due to fire, smoke, water or wind damage. Notification will also be immediate when mass residential evacuation is planned or appears imminent. The City of Dublin will carry out such preparedness measures as necessary to meet its responsibilities, including a disaster management system embodying all aspects of pre- disaster preparedness, disaster operations and post-disaster response. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Natural Disasters The magnitude of a disaster may be such that it simultaneously affects tens of thousands of people in several states or it may bring suffering and anguish to just a few persons in one apartment building or group of houses. Regardless of the extent of the disaster, it is the responsibility of the American Red Cross to help meet the human needs that the disaster has caused. These needs may include food, clothing, shelter, first aid, and other basic elements for comfort and survival. The American Red Cross also helps disaster victims needing long-term recovery assis- tance by advising and counseling them on the availability of resources, so that they can resume living in keeping with acceptable standards of health, safety and human dignity. Such resources include those of their own family, as well as federal, state and local agen- cies, both public and private. If there are no other resources available, the American Red Cross may provide direct additional assistance to enable the victims to re-establish them- selves. Red Cross assistance to disaster victims is not dependent upon a Presidential or other federal disaster declaration, but is provided regardless of the size of the catastrophe or disaster incident. -3- In carrying out its responsibilities to provide for mass care in peacetime disasters, includ- ing precautionary evacuations and peacetime radiological emergencies/nuclear accidents, the American Red Cross will operate appropriate shelter facilities and arrange for mass feeding and other appropriate support. In doing so, the Red Cross will pay related costs only when such activities are under the administrative control of or authorized by the American Red Cross, or when prior written agreements have been made for some other organization to provide emergency services on behalf of the Red Cross. The American Red Cross will, when requested, provide collected disaster survey and dam- age assessment information pertaining to Dublin, to the city. Additionally, the American Red Cross will provide mobile canteen feeding service to city police, fire and other disaster workers during a disaster event expected to last in excess of three hours. American Red Cross disaster responsibilities are nationwide. Therefore, when the local chapters in the affected areas are unable to meet the needs of disaster victims, the re- sources of the total organization are made available. The American Red Cross provides blood and blood products and handles welfare inquiries from anxious relatives outside the disaster area. The American Red Cross will conduct an appeal for voluntary contributions of funds at the time of disasters. In disasters with company or owner liability implications, the customary emergency ser- vices will be extended on either a mass care basis or to individuals and families if such help is not or cannot be provided immediately by the owner of the property involved, after such unpredictable catastrophes as collapse of private dams, fires in hotels, theaters, and night clubs, and on pleasure boats. Peacetime Radiological Emergencies/Nuclear Accidents In the case of peacetime radiological emergencies/nuclear accidents, which have company or owner liability implications, the American Red Cross will conduct shelter and feeding operations in centers and facilities designated in advance by the Office of the City Manager, under arrangements worked out between the Office of the City Nfanager, the Columbus Area Chapter, American Red Cross, and officials or owners of the buildings. Civil Disorders Where there is suffering and want resulting from civil disorders, and fundamental human needs are not met, the American Red Cross will participate in community action to supplement the efforts of the responsible civil authorities in extending emergency ser- vices and relief to the victims of such disturbances. Other Emergency Situations Situations caused by economic, political and social maladjustments, including the usual hazards of industry and agriculture, are not usually considered to be within the American Red Cross responsibility for disaster preparedness and relief. There may be other kinds of emergencies involving large numbers of people; or problems related to energy outages, costs or shortages that create evident human needs or in which the Office of the City iVlanager requests Red Cross assistance. -4- war-Caused Situations In war-caused situations, the American Red Cross will use its facilities and personnel to support and assist mass care and emergency operations of the Office of the City Manager, to the extent the Red Cross considers possible, while carrying out its other essential responsibilities and assignments. The American Red Cross will support national emergency blood collections and supply ef- forts as provided for under special Federal Emergency Management Agency procedures and regulations related to the National Emergency Blood Program. COORDINATION AND COOPERATION In the discharge of its responsibilities the Columbus Area Chapter, American Red Cross recognizes the responsibility of the City of Dublin, Ohio in disasters and will coordinate its activities with the responsible city agencies as required. This is essential when a state of emergency is declared by the Governor, or the President has declared an emergency or a major disaster. The Columbus Area Chapter, American Red Cross through the Office of the City Manager, will keep the City advised of actions taken and will keep a continuing liaison with the Office of the City Manager to ensure effective assistance to all disaster victims. Responsibility for coordinating the services of other voluntary agencies or groups during and after a major disaster will be undertaken by the American Red Cross upon a request from the Office of the City Manager, and with the consent of such agencies or groups. The Columbus Area Chapter, American Red Cross agrees that, in an emergency, at the request of the Office of the City Manager, Red Cross liaison personnel will be provided at the City of Dublin Emergency Operations Center. The Columbus Area Chapter, American Red Cross is responsible for the selection, recruit- ing, and training of Red Cross disaster volunteers. To assure immediate response within the City of Dublin, the Red Cross is desirous of obtaining the assistance of the city in the recruitment of two or more local volunteers, to aid in the implementation of Red Cross disaster activities. PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION Cooperative arrangements for planning, exchange of information and continuing liaison regarding preparedness and disaster operations will be developed and maintained by the City Manager and the Columbus Area Chapter, American Red Cross. American Red Cross Emergency Response Plans are a part of the City of Dublin Disaster Plan. -5- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Statement of Understand- ing on the dates indicated. CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO ~,U~„~~/ Tim Hansley ,. City Manager AMERICAN RED CROSS Chief Exe Columbus j 1 ;: ( ~ __ (Date) //~~~ , y/ (Date)