STATE OF GEORGIA I, NATURAL DISASTER PLAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION ATLANTA, GEORGIA NATURAL DISASTER OPERATIONS PLAN FOREWORD In recognition of the continuing occurrence of natural disasters within the State of Georgia, this plan for coordination and emergency action among state and local government agencies, federal agencies, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other disaster relief agencies is issued as an operational guide and a statement of policy. It sets forth respective functions, responsibilities, and relationships in the conduct of disaster assistance teamwork in Georgia. The degree of success attained in meeting natural disaster emergencies will be dependent upon the amount of advance planning and organization at all levels, and the cooperation among state agencies, local governments, the citizens of Georgia and business and industry. Recognition and careful consideration of the responsibilities and functions which are those of local governments are essential for the development of procedures and countermeasures to meet the harsh exacting demands imposed by a natural disaster. The State Office of Civil Defense is the designated agency for the coordination of natural disaster operations within the state, for the evaluation of damages, and for the dissemination of factual intelligence data to appropriate government officials and to public information media. Effective natural disaster operations require highly organized preparedness, clear authority to act, communications channels permitting immediate action, and rapid dispatch of reliable information. The primary responsibility for emergency action and aid rest~ withth~ local government. The state government and its agencies will gqV~ close support and assistance whenever and wherever needed and will assume responsibilities in line with the extent and severity of the disaster. Federal aid may be requested in cases where unusual and compelling circumstances warrant such action by the Governor. THE WELFARE AND SAFETY OF DISASTER VICTIMS AND THE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY WILL BE THE UNSWERVING OBJECTIVES OF DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACTIONS AND WILL OVERRIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS. ALL EFFORTS WILL BE COORDINATED AND GEARED TOWARDS THIS GOAL. NATURAL DISASTER ~PERATIONS PLAN I. GENERAL A. Authority 1. Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 ard Public Law 875. 2. Georgia Operational Survival Plan. To set forth the operational policy and procedure for effective coordination and action during natural disasters. C. Situation Natural disasters may occur within the State of Georgia one or several times a year with or without warning. These may include: 1. Hurricanes (tropical storms) 2. Tornadoes 3. Coastal storms (wave damage, beach erosion) 4. Floods 5. Fires 6. Ice storms 7. Earthquakes 8. Major Accidents (air, land, water) D. ~fission To minimize suffering, casualties and damage caused by natural disasters and provide for the rapid, orderly recovery from the effects of such disasters. II. ORGANIZATION A. Composition 1. State - 1- a. The state Civil Defense Division~ Department of Defense, is the State Agency responsible for the coordination of natural disaster operations and activities. b. The State Director of Civil Defense has been designated by the Governor as the State Disaster Coordinator. c. A State Disaster Survey Team will assemble upon the call of the State Disaster Coordinator at a control point designated by him to survey disaster damage and to submit a report thereon. This team is composed of: (1) The State Disaster Coordinator or his representative. (2) An individual of the State Office of Emergency Planning. (3) An engineer designated by the State Highway Department. (4) A Sanitary Engineer designated by the State Department of Public Health. (5) A designated member from the State Department of Agriculture. (6) A designated member from the State Department of Family and Children Services. (7) A designated member from the State Forestry Commission. (8) Other specialists as may be required by the situation. d. The State Civil Defense Division assumes the functions in natural disaster operations which are the responsibility of the state, to include the services for operational control, consisting of communications, intelligence data to include meterological data, supply, transportation, and administration, and for advisory services including engineering, sanitation, medical, welfare, safety and planning. e. All State Agencies and personnel are considered to be available for minimizing the effects of natural disaster in cooperation with the State Disaster Coordinator. 2. Area Directors a. Further control and coordination of natural disaster operations is vested in the Civil Defense Area Directors of the seven (7) Civil Defense Operational Areas. b. Each Civil Defense Emergency Operational Area Director is designated Assistant State Disaster Coordinator within his area. 3. Local Government a. Each local Civil Defense Director is hereby designated Disaster Coordinator for his political subdivision to carry out the policies and plans of local governing officials for natural disaster situations; coordinate the employment of services and resources for disaster relief within his jurisdiction; and maintain contact with the Area Disaster Coordinator. The local Civil Defense Director is delegated the responsibility and authority for these functions by the State Civil Defense Director. b. Through the Local Disaster Coordinator all services and resources for effective disaster relief operations will be coordinated and applied. c. Local Disaster Survey Teams function upon call of Local Disaster Coordinator and are composed of local specialists in the fields of engineering, roads, streets, health~ welfare, sanitation, agriculture and other as required. d. It shall be the policy that local plans for natural disaster operation be developed jointly with local governmental agencies, the American National Red Cross and other local organizations active in this field. e. The local government will provide the organizational structure for a coordinated disaster program consistent with the capabilities of the political subdivision and the several responsibilities cited herein. 4. Special Support Agencies a. The American National Red Cross b. The Salvation Army B. Responsibilities 1. State of Georgia a. The Governor, through the State Disaster Coordinator, coordinates the activities of state agencies and local governments in providing assistance in disasters that are, or threaten to be~ major disasters and to direct any state agency or local government to utilize its available personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and other resources. b. The state Disaster Coordinator (state Civil Defense Director) is responsible for: (1) Coordination of activities of state agencies and local governments. (2) Advice and counsel to state agencies and local governments in the development of statements of agreements and plans for an integrated disaster program. (3) Establishing the procedures for action before and after a Presidential declaration of a major disaster. (4) Advising the Governor as to threat of disaster\ nature and impact of actual disaster and recommended action as to federal assistance. (5) Assisting political subdivisions in disaster affected areas in damage assessment, and in processing claims for contributions if and when federal contributions are made available for the emergency repair and/or temporary replacement of public facilities under the provisions of Public Law 875. (6) Maintaining liaison with the Office of Civil Defense and Office of Emergency Planning, Region 3, other Federal Agencies within the state, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other active service organizations in order to accelerate effective disaster operations. (7) Carrying out the policies of the Governor, in disaster operations. (8) Keeping all agencies involved in disaster operations fully informed as to actions taken and actions required. (9) Coordinating the activities of the state Disaster Survey Team. c. State Agencies (1) The Department of Public Safety is responsible for: (a) Making available to the State Disaster Operations Coordinator vehicles equipped with radio if needed. (b) Locating blocked highways and reporting same to the State Highway Department; establishing necessary traffic controls for effective disaster operations; expediting the passage of essential relief personnel, including accredited members of the press and other publicity media; maintaining close coordination with the State Disaster Coordinator, State Highway Department, and other appropriate officials in these activities and in emergency law enforcement. (c) Operating the Georgia Highway Patrol communications system in support of State Civil Defense disaster operations. (d) Lending such other assistance within its capability as the situation requires. (e) Taking appropriate measure to insure all its personnel are informed of these procedures. (2) The State Game and Fish Commission is responsible for: (a) Making available to the Director, Department of Public Safety, the services of its agents in support of the mission of the Department of Public Safety. (b) Assisting in warning, and voluntary evacuation services and rescue work. (c) Making available to the State Disaster Coordinator water and vehicular transportation for State and local officials. (3) The State Highway Department is responsible for: (a) Initiating immediate reconnaissance to determine the perimeter of the disaster area and reporting same to the State Disaster Coordinator. (b) Initiating actions necessary to provide safe routesof ingress and egress to and from a disaster area. (c) Coordinating the construction and maintenance capabilities of county road authorities within the disaster area for the public good. (d) Engaging in rescue operations to the extent practicable in disaster areas. (e) Assisting to the extent practicable in the evacuation of persons in jeopardy or distress by impending or actual disaster. (4) The State Department of Health is responsible for: (a) Initiating such actions as required '-0 prevent the spread of diseases. (b) Assisting in the procurement of needed vaccines and medicines. (c) Taking such other measures as indicated for the reduction and/or prevention of health hazards within the disaster area. (d) Keeping the State Disaster Coordinator informed of any special heflth problems in the disaster area. (5) The Department of Family and Children Services is responsible for: (a) Establishing contact with the appropriate representatives of the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and other welfare-type organizations, and rendering to these organizations such assistance within the agency's capabilities as may be required in the alleviation of welfare problems. (b) Keeping the State Disaster Coordinator informed of special welfare problems. (6) The State Department of Agriculture is responsible for: (a) Keeping the State Disaster Coordinator fully informed as to agricultural and livestock conditions in any disaster area, and initiating such inspection procedures as will, in cooperation with the State Department of Health, insure the distribution only of commodities fit for human consumption. (b) Supervisory service to the farmers in the affected area. (c) Assistance with the handling of livestock in the affected area. - 8- (d) Advising the American National Red Cross on farm problems caused by the disaster. (e) Make provision for use of equipment and personnel for spraying contaminated areas for the prevention of diseas(s. (f) Controlling the spread of communicable diseases among livestock. (g) Assisting in early health measures as called on by the State Department of Health. (h) Providing sufficient veterinary services. (i) Keeping the State Disaster Coordinator informed of special problems pertaining to Agriculture activities in the disaster area. (7) The State Forestry Commission is responsible for: (a) Assisting in the dissemination of an alert for impending or actual disaster to key personnel affected areas through its communications facilities in accordance with the Georgia Operational Survival Plan. (b) Control of rural fires in disaster situations and the coordination of all fire fighting efforts in connection therewith. (c) Where practicable, assisting the State Highway Department in the opening of roads blocked by debris, and lending such other assistance within its capability as the situation may indicate. (d) Participating to the extent practicable in rescue operations in disaster areas. (e) Assistance in evacuation of persons in jeopardy through impending disaster or in distress or peril resulting from actual disaster. (f) Taking such other actions within the capabilities of the service compatible with the American National Red Cross responsibilities. (g) Keeping the State Disaster Coordinator fully informed as to disaster conditions affecting the Forestry Commission. (8) The State Department of Labor is responsible for: (a) Establishing contact with local government through its civil defense authority for the coordination of manpower requirements in disaster areas. (b) Mobilization, classification, assignment and referral of emergency manpower in disaster areas. (c) Keeping the State Disaster Coordinator informed as to conditions affecting manpower in the disaster area. (9) All state departments and agencies not specifically mentioned in this Plan will to the extent of their resources and capabilities cooperate with the State Disaster Coordinator in all phases of disaster operations. 3. Directors of Emergency Operational Areas a. The Area Civil Defense Director in each of the seven (7) Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas is the Assistant State Disaster Coordinator for his area. He shall, unless otherwise directed, function for the State Disaster Coordinator in disaster situations within his area. b. Upon notification from any source of disaster or impending disaster in his area he will assume immediately his duties as Disaster Coordinator, operating from the Area Emergency Operations Center or a field office, whichever is better suited for the conduct of disaster operations. c. He will make immediate contact with the State Disaster Coordinator and will maintain contact with him and his staff at the State Civil Defense Office. d. Me will bring any special problems immediately to the attention of the State Disaster Coordinator. e. During a disaster situation he will maintain a 24-hour alert at his Area Emergency Operations Center or field office and will keep personnel thereat advised at all times of his location and methods of contacting him. The 24-hour alert will remain in effect until clearance has been obtained from the State Disaster Coordinator to discontinue it. f. Each Assistant State Disaster Coordinator will carry out the responsibilities of the State Disaster Coordinator within his area to effect coordinated administrative and relief operations among the political subdivisions within his area. He will, as required, coordinate actions between adjoining Emergency Operational Areas through the State Disaster Coordinator. g. He will assist the state Disaster Survey Team in the accumulation of disaster information and its transmission to the State Disaster Coordinator. h. He will perform such other functions as may be delegated to him by the State Disaster Coordinator. 4. Local Government a. Necessary actions shall be taken to provide citizens of disaster areas with protection to minimize casualties and property losses usually associated with natural disasters. In addition, the local government shall develop the plans and organization for natural disaster operations to include: (1) Official warnings and designation of danger zones. (2) Evacuation of threatened areas. (3) Means of rescue and evacuation. (4) Organization and coordination of all local government departments and agencies. (5) Development of systematic procedures to insure the rapid and accurate accumulation of disaster information and the automatic transmission of this information to the State Disaster Coordinator through the Area Disaster Coordinator by the most expeditious means. (See Attachment 2, List of Area Directors. ) (6) Evaluation of natural disaster damages to local public facilities, agricultural and cattle industries, dairying and other food sources as well as other private interests. b. Provide emergency community services, to include: (1) Police services (2) Fire-Rescue services (3) Safeguards to public health, and sanitation. (4) Temporary housing (5) Identification and care of dead, including temporary morgues. c. Provide usual community Welfare Services. d. Provide assistance in community restoration, to include: (1) Repair of water systems, streets and highways, sewerage, and other facilities. (2) Removal of debris. (3) Restoration of transportation and communication facilities. (4) Condemnation, demolition and repair of public buildings. (5) Inspsction of private property for health and safety. (6) Salvage of unclaimed property. e. Provide aid for recovery to families, to include: (1) Specialized counseling and advice to families, such as that provided by the American Red Cross, the State Board of Health, State Department of Agriculture, and other agencies and departments. (2) Instructions and advice on measures to be taken by the public to guarantee maximum safety, maximum protection of property, maximum order and control, essential communications, adequate provisions for the care of medical patients and institutionalized persons, and other actions designed to contribute to a prompt and full recovery. --., ! 5. Special Support Agencies a. The American National Red Cross (1) The authority under which the American Red Cross is charged with the responsibility for the welfare of persons suffering from natural disaster is stated in Public Law 4, approved January 5, 1905, as amended, entitled "An Act to Incorporate the American Red Cross." (2) The Red Cross recognized the primary responsibility of governmental organizations in warning, rescue, evacuation and responsibilities under the provisions of Public Law 875. Coordinated plans for these purposes are developed jointly by local government, Red Cross chapters, Civil Defense units and other interested groups. (3) Responsibility for maintaining a registration and information office for listing the dead (when names are released by the corcnel~ and injured, and for registering disaster victims and their needs will be assumed by the Red Cross. (4) In addition, the Red Cross will continue to provide mass care in natural disasters. In the first, OT emergency phase of a natural disaster, assistance is in such forms as food, clothing, medical care and emergency shelter or housing. In the second, or rehabilitation phase, assistance is given to individuals or families in the form of household furnishings, building and repair of ho~es, and supplies and equipment for occupational rehabilitation. (5) In carrying out its relief program the American Red Cross will exercise administrative and financial control over its own operations. Funds for Red Cross operations are provided entirely by voluntary contributions from the American people. b. The Salvation Army (1) The role of the Salvation Army is providing emergency feeding and clothing in the event of natural disaster is, like that of the American Red Cross, covered by a memorandum of understanding. (2) The Salvation Army's serV s in providing spiritual guidance can also be utilized. III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. Action at State Level 1. Upon notification from any source of an impending or actual disaster, the State Disaster Coordinator will be immediately informed. a. If the situation warrants, the State Disaster Coordinator will inform: (1) The Governor (2) The Director(s) of the Emergency Operational Area(s) that might be affected. (3) Regional Directors of: Office of Civil Defense Office of Emergency Planning (4) The heads of State Departments and Agencies which may be involved in disaster operations. (5) Civil Defense Directors of local political subdivisions that may be affected or involved in disaster operations. (6) The appropriate local officials. (7) The American Red Cross (8) The Salvation Army b. The State Disaster Coordinator will direct immediate liaison with agencies (other than StaLo~ i.e. Gs'orgia Power Co. Bell Telephone~ etc.) dLemed necessary and initiate such other actions as will provid~ a state of readiness to meet an impending disaster or cope with an actual disaster. c. The State Disaster Team will be directed to report to the State Civil Defenss Office or to a designated point for instructions and possible action. 2. If a disaster strikes and the State Disaster Coordinator det~rmin2s it is likely to be of major proportions, he will: a. I otify those individuals and agencies listed in paragraph L (a) above. b. Advise the Governor as to whether or not the situation ray require a requ st for Federal Assistance. (See Section III~ OEP Circular 4000.4, subject "Natural Disaster ianual for State and Local Appl icants" August 1963.) c. Direct the State Civil Defense Staff to activato the State Emergency Contra' Center for round-the-clock operations. d. Issue specific instructions to U,? Area Dir,ctor(s) concerned relating to operatio~al procedures to be carried out. e, Direct the State Disaster Team to proceed with its survey as expeditiously as possitle an~ submit repcrt. f. Direct the State Civil Defense Staff to establish and maintain a situation map and journal of disaster operations. g. Issue bulletins as necessary to keep all concerned as to the nature and extent of the disaster and relief actions being taken. B. Action at Local Level 1. Upon verification of impending or actual disaster, the local Disaster Coordinator will: a. Notify the appropriate local officials. b. Notify the Area Disaster Coordinator by the fastest means possible. In the event the Area Disaster Coordinator cannot be reached, the State Disaster Coordinator will be notifierJ. (See Attachment 1 for procedure.) c. Advise local Red Cross and other service organizations of the situation. d. Establish liaison with local representatives of State and Federal Agencies. e. Initiate warning to the public to the extent required by the situation, particularly as to evacuation of threatened or disaster affected areas. 2. After a disaster strikes, the local Disaster Coordinator will: a. Take immediate action to save lives, property, and alleviate suffering. b. Initiate preliminary surveys of damage to public facilities, including sewerage, water supply, power plants, streets, roads, bridges, public buildings, and other conditions affecting life and property. - 17 - c. Simultaneously survey damages to private property. d. Transmit to the State Disaster Coordinator through the Area Disaster Coordinator, by the most rapid means available, an initial report of disaster conditions. e. As soon as conditions permit, submit, through the Area Disaster Coordinator, a full report of loss of life, injuries, and damage to public and private property. f. Cause to have made a strict, well-documented accounting of all expenditures. (See OEP Circular 4000.5, subject: "Natural Disaster Manual fer State and Local Applicants" dated August 1963.) 3. Major Disasters a. If it appears to the Local Disaster Coordinator that a disaster in his jurisdiction threatens to be of major proportions, he will: (1) Immediately notify the State Disaster Coordinator (bypassing the Area Disaster Coordinator) and include in his notification the factors influencing his determination. (2) Determine relief support requirements beyond local capabilities and immediately transmit a request for these requirements to the State Civil Defense Office. (3) Render necessary aid and support to the State Survey Team. (4) Keep the Area Disaster Coordinator informed of all actions initiated and requests made to the State Civil Defense Office. b. ACCIDENTS INVOLVING FISSIONABLE MATERIALS WILL BE REPORTED WITHOUT DELAY TO THE rTATE DISASTER COORDINATOR. C. Disaster Survey Teams 1. State (See Section II. A. 1 for composition.) a. At the call of the State Disaster Coordinator, the State Disaster Survey Team will proceed to the specified location of a disaster for the purpose of evaluating and reporting loss of life, injured, loss and damage to property resulting from the disaster and the estimated relief support (equipment and personnel) required to alleviate suffering. (See Attachment 2, Format for Disaster Survey Team Report.) b. State Departments and Agencies concerned will, upon receipt of this document, submit to the State Director of Civil Defense, Attention: Operations Officer, the names of team members and their alternates, with addresses and telephone numbers both office and resident. c. Any changes in team personnel will be reported to the State Director of Civil Defense, Attention: Operations Officer, without delay. 2. Local (See Section II. A. 3. c. for composition.) a. Local Disaster Survey Teams will operate under the jurisdiction of the local Disaster Coordinator. b. Each local team will: (1) Make a pre-disaster survey of local disaster hazards listing dangers from flood, tornaco, hurricane, fire, ice, etc. (2) Map the local Civil Defense jurisdiction into survey. districts and assign territory to team members. (3) Map all roads, trails, waterways, airport and airfields. (4) Pinpoint and record for emergency use the location of rescue equipment such as boats, busses, ambulances, trucks, aircraft, lifting and hoisting machinery, tools, and other equipment. c. The above information should be kept updated and maintained in the office of the local Disaster Coordinator. d. When activated by the Disaster Coordinator, in the event of a disaster, the local survey team will make an initial survey as rapidly and completely as the situation will permit and make a report to the local Disaster Coordinator. IV. LOGISTICS A. Supply 1. Assistance in disaster is largely a problem of logistics, and the supply of needed equipment and materials is a primary consideration at all levels. The Supply Annex to the local Civil Defense Operational Survival Plan is an instrur ?nt which gives direction to this concept. 2. Supply is a local responsibility as long as local resources are adequate to cope with the demand. 3. When local resources are exhausted, and only then, does supply become a responsibility of the State and Federal governments to give supplemental aid to the extent necessary. B. Transportation 1. Utilization of all available emergency transportation will be as outlined in the Transportation Annex to the local Civil Defense Operational Survival Plan. 2. When local sources are exhausted or deemed inadequate, and only then, request will be made to the state Disaster Coordinator for assistance in this field. C. Manpower 1. The provision for providing additional manpower need during emergencies is outlined in the Manpower Annex to the local Civil Defense Operational Survival Plan. 2. When the local source of emergency manpower of the local jurisdiction has been exhaus~only then will reque~for additional manpower be made to the State Disaster Coordinator. D. Mutual Aid 1. This type support is rendered by mutual agreement between adjoining political subdivisions. 2. When an emergency arises and the capability of the Civil Defense services of the political subdivision concerned has been exhausted or unable to cope with the situation, the local Disaster Coordinator, with the concurrence of his governing officials, may request assistance from adjoining political subdivisions. 3. In making his request for assistance, the requesting Disaster Coordinator should specify exactly what equipment and personnel is needed and where and to whom this support is to report. The Area and state Disaster Coordinators should be immediately notified of this action. E. Mobile Support 1. This type support is rendered in an emergency situation where the capability of the local and adjoining political subdivisions have been exhausted and further assistance is required to cope with the situation. - 21- 2. Request for mobile support will be made to the Area Disaster Coordinator. The requesting political subdivision will specify exactly what (how many) personnel and equipment is required, where and to whom this support is to report. 3. Disaster operations in support of adjoining states will be ~s directed by the state Disaster Coordinator only. V. COMMUNICATIONS A. Being emergency in nature, disaster operations require the rapid transmission of accurate and sufficient information to the State Civil Defense Office so that accurate evaluation may be made and appropriate action initiated. Every available means of communications must be employed to provide for the rapid transmission pertinent information. Some of these facilities are: NAWAS System Telephone and Telegraph Radio Amateur Operators State Civil Defense Radio Net State Agency Radio Nets such as: Forestry, Fish and Game, State Highway and State Patrol B. The procedures for communications systems of the State Civil Defense Communications Network, and their functions, are outlined in the Communications Annex to the State Operational Survival Plan. VI. REPORTS A. Reports will be classified as follows: 1. Flash Flash reports are to be transmitted as rapidly as possible. This report falls into two categories: a. Alert to probable disaster and should include information as to type of disaster expected, time expected, probable area to be affected, probable severity, source of warning and local action being planned and being taken. b. Notice of disaster (initial report) should include inior~ mation as to type of disaster, time, area affected, estimated casualties, number homeless, estimated damage, and action planned or being taken. 2. Preliminary Report a. Preliminary reports as the situation develops should include the following: (1) Number of individuals killed. (2) Number of individuals injured. (3) Estimate of damage to public and private property (by category and monitary value if possible at this time) . (4) Action taken by the local government and supporting State, Federal, and other Agencies such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc. (5) Estimate of additional support (equipment and personnel) required if any. (6) Type and extent of work to be performed. b. It is absolutely essential that the above information be forwarded promptly to State Disaster Coordinator if Federal Financial Assistance as provided for in Public Law 81-875 is anticipated. c. If the information above is comprehensive enough the state Office of Emergency Planning will extract pertinent information on which to base recommendations to the Governor concerning request for Federal assistance under Public Law 81-875, Federal Disaster Act. 3. Follow-up Report a. Follow-up reports should include additional information that will clarify reports already submitted; revised casualty and damage estimates; and provide other factual data in the interest of effective relief operations. b. Statement concerning utilization and status of local resources to include: (1) Estimated funds and value of services to be experded by municipality to alleviate damage and suffering. (2) Emergency funds available but not yet applied. (3) Local material and equipment available but not used. c. Follow-up reports should be continuing to the extent required. 4. Final Reports a. Upon the termination of emergency operations resulting from a natural disaster, a final report of operations will be submitted to the State Disaster Coordinator. This report will include: (1) Time of disaster. (2) Duration of disaster. (3) Nature and extent of disaster. (4) Casualties Dead Injured (5) Damage to public and private facilities. (6) Action taken by local government. (7) Support provided by: - 24 - Federal Agencies state Agencies American Red Cross Adjoining political subdivisions Other (8) *Expenditures in dollars. (*Not to be confused with reports reguired by Public Law 81-875 and OEP Circular 4000.5, subject, "Natural Disaster Manual for State and Local AppliGan~ dated August 1963.) VI. EFFECTIVE DATE A. This Plan is effective immediately. B. Local Civil Defense Organizations will develop written plans for their jurisdiction that will support and facilitate implementation of this document. C. Four (4) copies of such plans will be forwarded to the State Office of Civil Defense for review and approval at the earliest practicable date. GRG~J~E~r;L- Major General State Disaster Coordinator - 25 - NATURAL DISASTER OPERATIaJS PLAN ATTACHMENT 1 REPORTING PROCEDURES 1. Reports of impending or actual disasters will be made by the most rapid means available to one of the following individuals: "7 : tiS-