Civil defense operational survival plan (basic plan), March 1966 [Mar. 1966]

STATE OF GEORGIA
CIVIL DEFENSE OPERATIONAL SURVIVAL PLAN
(BASIC PLAN) MARCH 1966

GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE OPERATIONAL SURVIVAL PLAN (REVISED MARCH 1966) TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. GENERAL PROVISIONS, MISSION, SITUATION

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A. General Provisions

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B. Mission

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1. State

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2. Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas

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3. Political Subdivisions

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C. Situation and Assumptions

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1. Situation

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2. Enemy Capabilities

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3. Assumptions

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II. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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A. State Organization

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B. Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas

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C. Local Organization

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D. Responsibilities

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1. State

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2. State Agencies and Departments

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3. Directors of State Civil Defense Emergency Operational

Areas

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4. Local Political Subdivisions

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III. CONCEPT OF OPERATION

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A. General B. Operational Readiness Conditions C. Minimum Actions to be Taken under OPCONS D. Initiation, Downgrading, or Termination of OPCONS IV. DIRECTION, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Direction and Control B. Communications C. Reports V. EFFECTIVE DATE

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Appendices: Appendix 1, Organization of State Civil Defense Staff. Appendix 2, Key Alert List Appendix 3, Lines of Succession and State EOC Locations Appendix 4, Responsibilities and Functions of Area Directors Appendix 5, Responsibilities and Functions of State Agencies

SERVICE ANNEXES:
Annex l' Communications Annex 2, Intelligence Annex 3, Police Annex 4, Rescue Annex 5, Radiological Defense Annex 6, Health Annex 7, Welfare Annex 8, Engineering Annex 9, Supply Annex 10, Transportation

Annex 11, Manpower Annex 12, Public Information Annex 13, Industry Annex 14, (No Title Assigned) Annex 15, Civil Defense Training Annex 16, (No Title Assigned) Annex 17, (No Title Assigned) Annex 18, Fire Annex 19, Legal

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GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE OPERATIONAL SURVIVAL PALN
(REVISED MARCH 1966)
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS, MISSION, SITUATION
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Authority
a. Public Law 920, 8lst Congress b. The National Plan for Emergency Preparedness, Chapter 2,
December 1964. c. Civil Defense Emergency Operation Plan, Region Three, OCD. d. Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 as amended.
a. This plan, with its annexes and other attachments, provides a basis for coordinated civil defense operations throughout the State of Georgia prior to and during an emergency. It contains specifice actions to be taken at State level during the emergency time phases of Increased Readiness and Warning, and general guidance for post-attack operations.
b. This plan is for use in and by the departments and agencies of the State of Georgia, each State Emergency Operational Area and political subdivision as required by the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 and amendments thereto.
c. Functions, responsibilities, duties and actions which are not outlined in this plan are included in the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 as amended.
B. MISSION
The Civil Defense mission of the State of Georgia, and the local political subdivisions therein, is to conduct emergency operations within the State, in case of a threatened or actual enemy attack, to minimize casualities and damage to property, and to provide immediate lifesaving and survival services.
1. State
The mission of the State (Civil Defense Division, Department of Defense) is to organize, plan for, mobilize and manage resources for, direct and support emergency operations of the entire State necessary for survival and well being of the population affected by an enemy attack on the Nationo
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2. State Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas
The mission of the State Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas is to plan for, coordinate, and direct the civil defense activities of the political subdivisions within their jurisdictiono (For location of Area Emergency Operation Centers, geographic boundaries, specific responsibilities and functions, see Appendix 4.)
3. Political Subdivisions
The missions of local political subdivisions are:
a. To organize, prepare and coordinate plans for taking action which will save lives, minimize damage and minister to the needs of the population in the event of an enemy attack on the Nation.
b. To provide, prepare, and coordinate plans for the continuity of the local government in an emergency.
c. To organize, prepare, and coordinate plans for rendering support and assistance to adjoining political subdivisions and, when directed by the State or Area Director to render support and assistance to other stricken areas.
C. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS
1. Situation
The tensions that now exist in the international situation are such that the United States could be subject to an enemy attack with little or no warning.
2. Enemy Capabilities
The potential enemies of the United States are equipped with offensive weapons, both conventional and nuclear devices, chemical and biological agents, which can be delivered by manned aircraft, submarines or missiles. The nation may be subjected to weapons delivered by clandestine means.
3. Assumptions
a. Potential enemies could launch a nuclear attack on a large number of targets within the United States. It is unlikely that every possible target would be attacked either in the initial nuclear assault or in subsequent attacks. Neither the total number of targets or the pattern of attack can be predicted.
b. It is assummed that the primary weapon of attack will be nuclear of various sizes with "surface burst" to cause the greatest possible fallout of radioactive particles.
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c. A day-time attack is assumed, as this constitutes a maximum effort of protection and movement to shelter, although a night attack constitutes the major warning problem.
d. It is assummed that bases of our military nuclear retaliatory force, other important military installations, centers of government, industry and population would be the principal targets of an enemy nuclear attack.
e. Warning assumptions
(1) Increased Readiness Warning
(a) It is assumed that the National Office of Civil Defense, through its Regional Office, will advise the State Director when the Federal Government begins increasing it's readiness posture in anticipation of serious unfriendly actionso It is further assumed that the National Office of Civil Defense will advise that certain immediate increased readiness actions should be taken at State and Local level"
(b) Increased Readiness Information will be disseminated throughout the State by the State Office of Civil Defense.
(2) Attack Warning
(a) Attack Warning will be disseminated as the result of the knowledge of an attack after it has been launched. If the attack is by manned aircraft, the probable maximum attack warning for the country as a whole would be about three (3) hours. If the attack is initiated by guided or ballistic missiles, the maximum attack warning for the country as a whole would be reduced to 30 minutes or less.
(b) Attack Warning would be disseminated on the National Warning System (NAWAS) to the Georgia State Key Warning Point and other Warning Points in Georgia which in turn will be relayed over various communications facilities to all political subdivisions (see Annex 1, Communications).
f. Post-Attack Environment Assumptions
(l) Physical Effects
(a) It is assumed that any target struck by a nuclear weapon would be destroyed. Damage and destruction from such a detonation may be widespread, although there would be great variations in the amount and degree of devastation and many areas may be completely free from such damage.
(b) It is assumed that radioactive fallout from surface detonation of nuclear weapons would spread beyond the areas of direct nuclear effects and in a large scale attack, any point in the United States could be contaminated and most of the country subject to varying levels of
fallout~
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(c) It is assumed that radiation would cause long-term denial of access to some areas and a general immobility locally, regionally, and at least for a limited time nationally.
(d) Many areas and life therein could be affected by chemical or biological warfare agents.
(e) Since damage to communications facilities may be widespread and fallout could seriously delay repair, restoration and reconstruction, it might be impossible for several days to begin to assess accurately the situation for the entire country.
(f) Normal systems of distribution, communication, transportation, production, power supply, finance services, law enforcement, government aid and direction may be disrupted or non-existent for periods ranging from days to months. Should this occur, survival in many areas would depend, for varying periods, on individual and family self-sufficiency.
(2) Shelter Facilities
(a) To provide the best possible protection from the effects of nuclear attack, pre-attack planning must include development of an effective community and family shelter program. Provisions must be made to assure maximum survival of the population under the most austere conditions.
(b) Fallout shelters are necessary and feasible for protection against radiation. Blast resistant shelters in general, however, are impracticable to construct. Present identified public fallout shelters are not considered effective against chemical and biological agents.
(3) Individual and Families
(a) There may be a severe shortage of basic health resources, manpower, material, and facilities; health services would be disrupted or non-existent for extended periods, requiring individual, family and group self-sufficiency in maintaining health and caring for the sick and injured,
(b) In many areas, even beyond the zone of complete destruction, many families could be without water, gas, electricity or sewer system.
(4) Communities and Local Governments
(a) As soon as radiological monitoring indicates that the radiation level will permit people to spend a few hours a day in the open, a start could be made in the restoration of community life in general.
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(b) The nationwide damage to systems of distribution, communications and transportation, and the disruption of government machinery may force the State and local political subdivisions to be self-supporting for an extended period.
(c) Action in accordance with pre-arranged plans for the use of local (secondary) resources on a priority basis, pre-attack mutual-assistance arrangements among utility systems, and other forms of preparation in peacetime must be made to void inadequate improvisions in the confusion of post-attack situation.
II. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. STATE ORGANIZATION
l. The command structure, for the direction and control of emergency civil defense operations and activities throughout the State of Georgia, is organized as follows:

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DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY PLANNING

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STATE CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR AND STAFF

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STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS

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'COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE ORGANIZATION

I I J I CITY CIVIL DEFENSE I ORGANIZATION

2. For detailed organization of the State Civil Defense Staff, see Appendix 1.

3. Under the provision of the Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, as amended:

a. The Governor of Georgia is vested with the power to direct and control all civil defense emergencies throughout the State, (Section 6., Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951).

b. The Adjutant General of Georgia is the ~overnmental official responsible for the administration of the State Civil Defense laws, under the Governor's overall superv1s1on and control. He is designated the Director of Civil Defense (Section 4., Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951).

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c. The Governor is empowered to dPlegate coordinating and/or administrative functions to the local Civil Defense Director through the State Civil Defense Director (Section 6., b. (9) Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1..9.51 \.

d. The Governor, the County Commissioners, and Mayors of cities, through their respective Civil Defense Directors with assistance of their Civil Defense Staffs, will direct the performance of emergency functions within the regularly constituted government structure, augmenting it with trained volunteers where needed.

B. STATE CIVIL DEFENSE EMERGENCY OPERATIONAL AREAS

1. To insure maximum control, coordination, and utilization of communications facilities during a civil defense emergency, the State is divided into seven (7) Emergency Operational Areas. Directors of these Emergency Operational Areas are full-time employees of the Civil Defense Division, Department of Defense, and are under the direct supervision of the State Director.

2. Organization of the Area Directors' staffs will parallel that of the State Staff modified to meet the particular needs and configuration of each Area EOCo

C. LOCAL ORGANIZATION

1. Each County Civil Defense Director is appointed by the Governor upon

the nomination of the County Board of Commissioners, each municipal

Civil Defense Director is appointed by the Governor upon recommendation

of the Mayor and Council; each City-County Civil Defense Director is

appointed by the Governor upon the nomination of the governing a~thorities

therein. Each local director is responsbile for the selection and

assignment of the members of his staff, and the training of individuals

and functional teams within his organizationo Prior to the incident of

any Civil Defense emergency, each local Civil Defense Director is

responsible solely to the governmental officials of his political sub-

divisiono During a Civil Defense emergency declared by the Governor, he

may be subject to the direction of the State Civil Defense Director (See

Paragraph (a), Section7o, Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951).

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2. With such modifications as are necessary to meet the particular needs thereof, the organization of Civ~l Defense staffs of local political subdivisions should follow the pattern of the State staffo

D. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. State

The Department of Defense, Civil Defense Division, State of Georgia, under the direction of the Governor is responsible for preparing plans and standing operating procedures for the coordination and direction of all civil defense activities within the Stateo These plans and procedures will include but are not limited to the following:

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a. Preparati9n for continuity of government and governmental operations for survival and recovery.
b. Assignment of Civil Defense missions to State Agencies.
c. Coordination between political subdivisions and Federal Agencies in marking and stocking shelter facilities.
d. Assist in the development and promulgation of Operational Survival Plans including Community Shelter Plans, of local political subdivisions.
e. In accordance with State and Federal directives, furnish policy guidance and assist in the development and promotion of civil defense training programso
f. Conduct information seminars for local officials and the general public designed to further civil defense operations and activities.
g. Establish mutual aid assistance agreements with adjoining States (Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama)"
2. State Agencies and Departments
The Agencies and Departments of the State of Georgia are responsible for those missions and functions set forth in Appendix 5, as directed by Executive Order, State of Georgia, Executive Department, dated 22 October 1958. These missions and functions in general will include but are not limited to:
a. The preparation of the Service Annex for their delegated function to be included as part of this plan if such is required.
b. Preparation of Emergency Standing Operating Procedures for their activity on State and Emergency Operational Area level.
c. Participation in practical training programs to develop and expand their department's emergency capability for survival and recovery.
3. Directors of State Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas
The Directors of the State Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas will direct and coordinate the Civil Defense activities of their respective areas following policy guidance established by the State Director. For their specific responsibilities and functions see Appendix 4.
4. Local Political Subdivisions
The governing body of each local political subdivision is responsible for developing emergency civil defense plans and procedures,including preparation of inventory lists of secondary resources, to effectively accomplish the mission of survival and recovery as prescribed in State and Federal laws.
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III. CONCEPT OF OPERATION

A. GENERAL

1. Due to the possibility of a surprise nuclear attack or a nuclear attack with little or no warning, the State, it's Emergency Operational Areas, and Local political subdivisions must be prepared to take automatic actions under varying emergency conditions. In order to make maximum use of any advance warning, a system has been established requiring progressive non-military readiness actions. These actions are designated OPERATIONAL READINESS CONDITIONS, hereafter referred to as OPCONS. In the event of a civil defense emergency the prescribed minimum readiness actions listed below will be taken by the State Civil Defense Division, State Agencies and Departments, State Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas and Local Civil Defense organizations.

B. OPERATIONAL READINESS CONDITIONS (OPCONS) AND THEIR MEANING.

Readiness Condition

OPCON 5

The preparedness level at which emergency planning is normally carried on by civil government in conjunction with their normal day-to-day functions.

OPCON 4

Preparedness level at which time some accelerated emergency planning is implemented. Emergency plans and procedures are reviewed and revised as required.

OPCON 3

This condition requires a substantial step-up in readiness actions at State and local level. It can be expected that actions taken under this Readiness condition will have a decided impact on governmental organizations, nongovernmental activities, and the general public.

OPCON 2

This condition requires maximum operational readiness at all levels due to deteriorating world conditions. All civil defense emergency plans implemented.

OPCON l

This condition signifies an eminent or actual ~nemy attack on the nation.

2. It must be clearly understood that OPCONS will not necessarily decrease from OPCON 5 through each condition to OPCON 1, but the OPCON initiated at any given time will be the appropriate one to the state of emergency existing at the time of initiation. A lower numerical OPCON will always supercede any previous Readiness Condition.

C. MINIMUM ACTION TO BE TAKEN UNDER OPCONS.

1. "OPCON 3"

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State Level Actions: a. The State Director will brief the Governor and other Key State
Officials as to the situation. b. Concurrent with the above actions he will:
\1) Activate and man State ECX:: at full strength on round-the-clock basis.
(2) Advise Area and Local Directors of the situation. (3) Activate and man State RADEF System at full strength on
round-the-clock basis. (4) Review State emergency plans and procedures and determine
degree of Readiness at State level. (5) Establish liaison with Military Support and Resources Management
Officials.
(6) Report degree of operational readiness to Region 3.
(7) Test all communications systems. Area Level actions:
(l) Activate and man Area EOC at full strength on round-the-clock basis.
(2) Insure that local directors are fully aware of the situation" (3) Review Area Emergency plans and procedures and determine degree
of Readiness at Area level. (4) Report to the State Director the degree of Operational Readiness
of Area and render other reports thereafter as required" (5) Test all communications systems. Local Level actions: a. Local director will brief heads of local government and civil defense staff as to the situation. b. Concurrent with the above action he will: (l) Activate and man local EOC at maximum strength on round-the-
clock basis. (2) Activate and man local RADEF System at maximum strengtho
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(3) Activate fallout shelters and man same with shelter staff.
(4) Alert other Civil Defense volunteers for emergency operationso
(5) Review local emergency plans and procedures, with emphasis on the Commt.Jn5ctY- Shelter Plan and status of fallout shel terso
(6) Implement accelerated training plans.
(7) Brief local officials on degree of operational readiness.
(8) Report degree of local Operational Readiness to Area Directoro Render such other reports to Area Director as required.
(9) Test CGmunications Systems.
2. II OPCON 2"
State Level actions:
(1) State Director will brief Governor and other Key State Officials as to the situation and degree of Operational Readiness of the State.
(2) Place all State Civil Defense emergency plans into effect.
(3) Notify Area and Local Directors of situation and advise them to place all Civil Defense emergency plans and procedures into effect immediately and to standby for actual ATTACK WARNING.
(4) Report degree of Operational Readiness to Region 3.
Area Level actions:
(1) Place State and Area Civil Defense emergency plans and procedures into effect.
(2) Notify local directors of the situation and advise them to place local Civil Defense emergency plans and procedures into effect and standby for ATTACK WARNING.
(3) Report degree of operational readiness of Area to State Director.
Local Level actions:
(1) Local Director brief heads of local government and civil defense staff as to the situation.
(2) Place into effect all local Civil Defense emergency plans and procedures except ATTACK WARNING.
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(3) Be prepared to sound ATTACK WARNING over all warning systems. (4) Continue to advise the public as to the situation and of
emergency measures that individuals and families can take to protect themselves from radiological fallout. (5) Report degree of Operational Readiness to Area Director. 3. "OPCON 1" State Level actions: (1) Disseminate ATTACK WARNING over all warning systems. (2) Governor issues such emergency proclamations and orders as may be deemed necessary. (3) Provide assistance and guidance to Area and Local organizations where necessary and feasible. (4) Keep the Governor and Key State Officials briefed on the situation throughout the State. Area Level actions: (1) Provide assistance to local organizations where necessary and feasible. (2) Render reports as required by State Director. Local Level actions: (1) Sound ATTACK WARNING over all local warning systems. (2) Local Officials issue such emergency proclamations and orders as may be deemed necessary. (3) Continue to advise the public as to the situation and emergency actions individuals and families can take to protect themselves from radiological fallout. (4) Render report to the Area Director as required. D. INITIATION, DOWNGRADING, OR TERMINATION OF OPCONS. 1. INITIATION The Governor, through the State Civil Defense Director will initiate all OPCONS.
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2. DOWNGRADING OR TERMINATION
When the Governor determines that conditions permit, OPCONS will be downgraded or terminated, and instructions pertaining to emergency lifesaving and recovery operations will be issued through the State Civil Defense Director.
IV. DIRECTION, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. DIRECTION AND CONTROL
1. Overall direction and control of all civil ~fense operations within the State will be from the State Director to Area Directors to Local Directors as outlined in Section II, unless ordered otherwise by the State Director.
2. In the event the State EOC becomes inoperable as a result of enemy action, civil defense operations within the State will be directed as follows:
a. Area 1 EOC will direct operations within that section of the State encompassing Area 1, Area 6, and Area 7.
b. Area 4 EOC will direct operations within that section of the State encompassing Area 2, Area 3, Area 4, and Area 5.
c. Directors of Area 1 and Area 4, upon assumption of operational control of the above geographical sections of the State will render all reports to, and receive instructions from, the Governor.
B. COMMUNICATIONS
1. All Emergency Operating Centers will establish communications with the next higher and next lower echelon as soon as possible after receipt of OPCON. In a post-attack situation, when communications may be destroyed or disrupted, Area and local echelons my be forced initially to operate under decentralized control. As communications are restored, more centralized control will be effected.
2. Whenever applicable, and insofar as possible, all Civil Defense Organizations will utilize such communications facilities as are normally employed in conducting day-to-day peacetime activities. Where such normal facilities are inadequate or inoperative during a civil defense emergency operation, the Communications Service at all levels and insofar as its resources permit, will provide the communications facilities for all Services. All Communications facilities will operate in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations.
3. For detailed communi ations procedures, see Annex l, Communications.
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C. REPORTS

1. Reports shall be rendered by every local Civil Defense Director to their respective Area Directoro Area Directors wiil render reports to the State Emergency Operating Centera Report wiil be rendered in accordance with the following schedule:

a. Periodic

Initially as soon as communications are established, thereafter as directeda

bo Special As required.

V. EFFECTIVE DATE

This plan is effective immediatelyo All local basis plans in conflict with this plan will be revised and updated at the earliest practicable date. Three copies of such revisions will be forwarded to the State Civil Defense Director; ATTENTION: Operations and Training Sectiono

1 March 1966 Date

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APPENDIX 2 TO
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KEY ALERT LIST

Name George J. Hearn Major General Jack L. Grantham
Thomas F. Bohannon
Harold Baccus
Preston Gibson
Richard Edwards
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Position State Director
Deputy Director
Operations Officer
Logistics Officer
Communications Officer Intelligence Officer State Patrol Radio Room

Office and Home Telephone
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471 Home: Monroe, 267-2727
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471, Ext. 21 Home: Atlanta, P06-4290
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471, Ext. 49 Home: Atlanta, 366-6182
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471' Exto 8 Home: Atlanta, 622-9106
Off ice: Atlanta, 627-2471' Ext. 52 Home: Atlanta, 874-3628
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471' Ext. 19 Home: Atlanta, 241-7187
Atlanta, Phone: 627-3531

APPENDIX 3 TO
GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE OPERATIONAL SURVIVAL PLAN

LINES OF SUCCESSION AND STATE EMERGENCY OPERAT1NG CENTER LOCATIONS

I. LINES OF SUCCESSION

The lines of succession for State Civil Defense Division command and control are:

1. l. State Civil Defense Director l. 2. State Civil Defense Deputy Director l. 3. State Civil Defense Operations Officer

2. L State Civil Defense Intelligence Officer 2. 2. State Civil Defense Communications Officer 2. 3. State Civil Defense Public Safety Officer

3. l. Chief of Engineering Service 3. 2. Chief of Police Service 3. 3. Chief of Communications Service

II. EMERGENCY OPERATING CENTER LOCATIONS

State Civil Defense Emergency Operating Centers are located as follows:

Primary

959 E. Confederate Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia

First Alternate (Relocation):

To be designated.

Second Alternate (Relocation):

To be designated.

APPENDIX 4
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GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE OPERATIONAL SURVIVAL PLAN
RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF AREA DIRECTORS
I. GENERAL
A. The State of Georgia is divided into seven (7) Civil Defense Emergency Operational Areas whereby each may be self-supporting in the event communication and assistance from the State Civil Defense EOC is not available. For geographic boundaries of these operational areas, see map attached heretoo
B. Emergency Operating Centers of the Operational Areas are located at:
Area No. 1 - Gainesville, State Highway Building Telephone: 536-3611
Area Noo 2 - Tennille, State Highway Building Telephone: 854-9109
Area Noo 3 - Thomaston, State Highway Building Telephone: 647-6038
Area No. 4 - Tifton, State Highway Building Telephone: 382-3752
Area No. 5 - Jesup, State Highway Building Telephone: 427-6212
Area No. 6 - Cartersville, State Highway Building Telephone: 382-1222
Area No. 7 - Atlanta, State Civil Defense Office (temporary) Telephone: 627-2471, Exto 21
II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS
A. Each Area Director, in coordination with the other State Agencies, is responsible to the State Director for the physical arrangement and operation of the Area EOCo EOC will be established so that little or no changes in arrangement will be necessary for immediate emergency operations.
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B. Area Directors will maintain a complete file of publications relative to normal day-to-day and emergency operationso These files will include, but are not limited to:
1. Public Law 920.
2. The National Plan for Emergency Preparedness, December 1964.
3. Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 with all amendments.
4. Georgia Operational Survival Plan (complete).
5. Federal Civil Defense Guide.
6. Numbered Information Bulletins, Region 3, OCD.
7. Information Bulletins, OCD.
8. All Memorandums, State Civil Defense Division.
9. Addresses and telephone numbers of local directors within their respective Areas.
C. Each Area Director will prep~~o Standing Operating Procedures for their respective areas. Such proce~11 res will be consistent with the State Operational Survival Plan. Procedures will provide for lines of succession of the Area Staff and for mutual assistance with adjoining areas. These procedures will be forwarded to the State Director for approval.
D. Each Area Director will organize and train his staff in emergency operational procedures. Organization of the Area Director's Staff will follow the lines of the State Staff generally, with modifications where necessary to fit the area situation. Training of the Area Staff will be conducted once each quarter as a minimum.
E. Certain personnel of the Area Director's Staff will be provided by State Agencies as outlined in Appendix 5. Personnel for those positions which are not provided by State Agencies will be recruited by Area Directors.
F. Communications procedures are prescribed in Annex 1, Communications. Area Directors will advise local Civil Defense Directors of their respective areas that, during an emergency, all communications from local organizations will be directed to the Area EOC. Local organizations will not , repeat, will not attempt to communicate with the State EOC during an emergency unless contact with the Area EOC is completely lost.
G. Local directors will be advised of the Area emergency operational procedureso
H. Transportation, office and emergency supplies and equipment will be furnished by the State Civil Defense Division. Arrangements for storage and maintenance of equipment is the responsibility of Area Directors.
I. Area Director's duty station is the Area EOC. Hours of operation wilJ be as directed by the State Civil Defense Director. Area Directors will notify the State Office when absent from Area EOC, giving length of absence and destination.
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APPENDIX 5 TO
GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE OPERATIONAL SURVIVAL PLAN

RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF STATE AGENCIES

I. In accordance with Executive Order, Executive Department, State of Georgia, dated 22 October 1958, the following civil defense responsibilities and functions are assigned to Georgia State Agencies:

A. State Agencies with specific civil defense assignments.

Assignment

Department

Legal

Attorney General

Administrative

Defense, Civil Defense Division Comptroller General Purchasing Auditing State Personnel Board

Industrial Emergency Preparedness

Industry and Trades

Emergency Health and Radiological Defense

Health

Police and Communications

Public Safety

Fire (Rural), Light Rescue and Communications

Forestry

Engineering, Heavy Rescue and Communications

Highway

Welfare

Family and Children Services

Transportation and Utilities

Public Service Commission Revenue

Education

Education

Logistics (Supply and Procurement) Agriculture

Welfare

State Parks

Communications, Fire (Rural) and Light Rescue

Game and Fish

Transportation

Public Service Commission State Ports Authority

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Manpower

Labor Veterans Service Workmen's Compensation Board

Institutional Inmate Planning

Department of Corrections Pardon and Parole Board Board of Probation

B. Preparation of Service Annexes.

1. State Agencies with responsibilities for preparation of, or assisting in preparation of Service Annexes to the State Operational Survival Plan are as follows:

Service Annex

Department Responsible

Communications Service

Defense - Civil Defense Division (Primary)
Highway (Assists) Forestry (Assists) Game and Fish (Assists) Public Safety (Assists)

Fire Service

State Fire Marshal (Structural) Forestry (Rural)

Police Service

Public Safety Revenue (Assists)

Rescue Service

Defense, Civil Defense Division

Radiological Defense

Health

Emergency Health Service

Health

Emergency Welfare Service

Family and Children Services (Primary)
State Parks (Assists)

Engineering

Highway

Supply (Food) Service

Agriculture

Transportation and Utilities Service

Public Service Comm. (Primary) Ports Authority (Assists) Revenue (Assists)

Manpower Service

Labor

Emergency Public Information Service

Defense - Civil Defense Division

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Industrial Preparedness

Ind~~~ry and Trade

Civil Defense Training

Defense - Civil Defense Division

2. State Agencies with primary responsibility for preparation of Service Annexes will keep these documents under constant review and submit recommended changes and revisions to the State Civil Defense Director when required or deemed necessary.

C. Augmentation of State Civil Defense Staff.

1. In order that the State Civil Defense Director may have the necessary technical and professional support required for planning and conducting emergency operations, the following State Agencies are responsible for augmenting the State Civil Defense Staff with personnel for functions indicated:

Civil Defense Staff Function

Department

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Attorney General

Industrial Preparedness

Industry and Trade

Health, Radiological Defense

Health

Police

Public Safety

Fire (Structural)

State Fire Marshal

Fire (Rural) and Light Rescue

Forestry

Engineering and Heavy Rescue

Highway

Welfare

Family and Children Services

Transportation and Utilities

Public Service Commission Revenue

Manpower

Labor

Education

Education

Supply and Procurement (Food)

Agriculture

2. Agencies listed above are responsible for advising the State Civil Defense Director of any changes in personnel assigned to staff functions listed.

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D. Augmentation of Civil Defense Emergency Operational Area Staffs.

1. The following State Agencies are responsible for furnishing and/or

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Operational Area EOC's:

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Area Director

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Attorney General

Health, Radiological Defense

Health

Police

Public Safety Revenue

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Defense - Civil Defense Division

Fire (Rural)

Forestry

Engineering and Heavy Resuce

Highway

Welfare

Family and Children Services

Transportation

Public Service Commission

Manpower

Labor

Supply

Agriculture Revenue

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MEMORANDUM

STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION OFFICE OF THE STATE DIRECTOR POST OFFICE BOX 4839
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30302
7 April 1966
NO. 58-66 (OPT)

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SUBJECT: Georgia Civil Defense Operational Survival Plan (March 1966).

Attached hereto are the revised Appendix 2, "Key Alert List" a,nd

Appendix 3, "Lines of Succession and State Emergency Operating

Center Locations" to the Georgia Survival Plan (March 1966).

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NO. 64-66 (D)

SUBJECT: Georgia Civil Defense Operational Survival Plan (March 1966)

1. Attached hereto is the revised page ii, "Table of Contents" and revised page 13 of the Basic Plan proper.
2. Original page ii "Table of Contents" and original page 13 of the Basic Plan proper should be withdrawn and replaced with the attached pages.
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Distribution: "A" Plus 11 to Region Ill

APPENDIX 2 TO
GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE OPERATIONAL SURVIVAL PLAN KEY ALERT LIST

George J. Hearn Major General Jack L. Grantham
Thomas F. Bohannon
Harold Baccus
Emmett Farr
Richard Edwards
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State Director Deputy Director
Operations Officer
Logistics Officer
Communications Officer Intelligence Officer State Patrol Radio Room

Office: Atlanta, 627-2471 Home: Monroe, 267-2727
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471' Ext. 21
Home: Atlanta, P06-4290
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471' Ext. 49
Home; Atlanta, 366-6182
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471' Ext. 8
Home: Atlanta, 622-9106
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471' Ext. 52
Home: Hampton, 946-4710
Office: Atlanta, 627-2471' Ext. 19
Home: Atlanta, 241-7187
Atlanta, Phone: 627-3531

REVISED APRIL 1966

APEENDIX 3 TO
GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE OPERATIONAL SURVIVAL PLAN

LINES OF SUCCESSION AND STATE EMERGENCY OPERATING ~~NTER LOCATIONS

I. LINES OF SUCCESSION

The lines of succession for State Civil Defense Division command and control are:

1. 1. State Civil Defense Director 1. 2. State Civil Defense Deputy Director 1. 3. State Civil Defense Operations Officer

2. 1. State Civil Defense Intelligence Officer 2. 2. State Civil Defense Logistics Officer 2. 3. State Civil Defense Administrative Officer

II. EMERGENCY OPERATING CENTER LOCATIONS

State Civil Defense Emergency Operating Centers are located as follows:

Primary

Russell Building 959 E, Confederate Ave., S. E. Atlanta, Georgia

First Alternate (Relocation)

To be designated.

Second Alterante (Relocation)

To be designated.

A. General B. Operational Readiness Conditions C. Minimum Actions to be Taken under OPCONS D. Initiation, Downgrading, or Termination of OPCONS IV. DIRECTION, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Direction and Control B. Communications C. Support D. Reports V. EFFECTIVE DATE

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Appendices:

Appendix 1, Organization of State Civil Defense Staff.

Appendix 2, Key Alert List.

Appendix 3, Lines of Succession and State EOC Locations.

Appendix 4, Responsibilities and Functions of Area Directors.

Appendix 5, Responsibilities and Functions of, State Agencies.

SERVICE ANNEXES:

Annex 1, Communications Annex 2, Intelligence Annex 3, Police Annex 4, Rescue Annex 5, Radiological Defense Annex 6, Health Annex 7, Welfare Annex 8, Engineering Annex 9, Supply Annex 10, Transportation

Annex 11, Manpower Annex 12, Public Information Annex 13, Industry Annex 14, (No Title Assigned) Annex 15, Civil Defense Training Annex 16, (No Title Assigned) Annex 17, (No Title Assigned) Annex 18, Fire Annex 19, Legal

This page revised 25 May 1966.

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C. SUPPORT 1. Prior to requesting support from the Area EOC, local officials should assure themselves that such support is absolutely essential and is not available at local level or through mutual aid agreements with adjoining political subdivisions. 2. Requests by local organizations for support, any ~. will be made to the Area EOC. If the Area Director deems that the request is justified he will furnish the requested support from within his own Area. If such support cannot be furnished at the Area level, the Area Director will_"pass the request to the State EOC, with recommendations.
D. REPORTS 1. Reports shall be rendered by every local Civil Defense Director to their respective Area Director. Area Directors will render reports to the State Emergency Operating Center. Report will be rendered in accordance with the following schedule: a. Periodic Initially as soon as communications are established, thereafter as directed. b. Special As required.
V. EFFECTIVE DATE This plan is effective immediately. All local basic plans in conflict with this plan will be revised and updated at the earliest practicable date. Three copies of such revisions will be forwarded to the State Civil Defense Director; ATTN: Operations and Training Section.
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HEALTH SERVICE ANNEX INDEX
Foreword
Authority
Situation
Assumptions
Organization
l. General 2. State Level 3. Civil Defense Area 4. Health District 5. County and Community
Concept of Operations
l. General 2, Communications 3. Legal Aspects 4. Relationship with Professional Associations 5. Medical Self-Help Training 6. Civil Defense Emergency Hospitals 7. Essential Records 8. Blood Program
9. Manpower
10. Supply and Procurement ll, Transportation 12. Mortuary Service 13. Water Facilities Service 14. Laboratory Service 15. Line of Succession
References
Georgia Civil Defense Health Service Chart
Area Civil Defense Health Service Chart

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FOREWORD
In the event of an enemy caused national emergency, the concepts of war will be different from that of previous wars in which the United States has been involved. There is little doubt but that this Country will be attacked and many cities and towns will be damaged or destroyed. Those who remain after the initial onslaught must organize and work together under the guidelines of a pre-conceived plan if we are to recover in sufficient time to cope with the disaster. We must also, in order to reduce to a minimum the damage of the onslaught, do all those things now which we know will minimize the probability of injury or death, and all those things which we can do to facilitate our efforts to recover. This Annex is an outline of the measures to be taken to meet these conditions, and defines the organization established to promote and promulgate the measures.
AUTHORITY
The National Plan for Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization Annex Number 18, entitled "National Health Plan," outlines statutory responsibilities of State and local health departments. Both the National Health Plan and the State Health Plan derive authority and, during times of national emergency, will operate under the following Acts and Orders:
a. Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended. b. Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951, as amended. c. Executive Order dated October 22, 1958 by Governor
Marvin Griffin. d. Executive Order dated November 1, 1960, by Governor
Ernest Vandiver.
SITUATION
It appears that the greatest deterrent against future wars will be not so much the arsenal at the disposal of the countries involved, but rather the ability to recover from an onslaught and to retaliate with equal or greater severity. The requirement to recover and retaliate places an awesome responsibility upon the Civil Defense Agencies and the Health and Medical professions. It is they who
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must provide the material resources and manpower skills needed to restore the maximum number of injured to a useful state. It is they also who must envision the concept that if America is more capable of recovering and retaliating than any other country, the American people will not be subjected to the horrors of near annihalation. The only way in which we can be capable of recovering quickly is to organize, plan and prepare in advance.
ASSUMPTIONS
In addition to the assumptions outlined in the National and State Plans, the following must be considered in efforts to organize, prepare plans, and develop programs:
a. There will be a marked increase in certain conditions which will require special considerations. Among these are:
(1) Increased susceptibility to communicable diseases;
(2) The large number of burns, fractures, deep lacerations, etc., caused directly by the explosions, and the casualties caused by fallout or by chemical or biological attack;
(3) Accidents caused by frantic activity and haste;
(4) Cerebral hemorrhage, coronary thrombosis and severe asthma; and
(5) Premature delivery and miscarriage.
b. Psychoses and chronic neuroses will not result from such catastrophic situations, but transient mental disorders will be extremely prevalent among those close to the scenes of disaster.
c. Fallout will force people to remain in their shelters for several days or longer, thereby preventing those who are injured from seeking medical assistance.
d. There is a marked disparity between the numb,'r of hospitals and medical supplies available, and the number of hospitals and medical supplies that will be required to meet the conditions of war.
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e. Because of the anticipated number of casualties, there will be a need to augment the skills of physicians by training dentists, veterinarians, nurses, etc., to perform selected duties which in normal times would be performed by physicians.
ORGANIZATION
1. General
a. The responsibility for developing health plans for the State has been delegated to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The county, being a political sub-division of the State, has been delegated responsibility for organizing and developing health plans within the framework of the State Plan, and operating within the legal authority delegated to the county. Cities and communities which have Civil Defense Organizations are responsible for organizing and developing health plans and operating within the legal authority delegated to the city or community.
2. State Level
a. A Civil Defense and Disaster Planning Committee is hereby established to assist and advise the Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, concerning overall policy, development of guidelines, and assignment of duties and responsibilities to the various Divisions, Branches, Services and individuals. Civil Defense Health Service, in the office of the Director, will be the office of primary responsibility and will:
(1) Develop and initiate programs within the guidelines established by the Director;
(2) Coordinate the efforts of the Department in Civil Defense matters, including training;
(3) Coordinate the activities of the Department of Public Health with other Agencies and Departments and with civilian groups and associations;
(4) Ascertain that decisions and policies of the Director are carried out; and
(5) Advise the Director of the state of readiness of and the degree of compliance with the health plan of operation.
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b. Upon receipt of a warning of an impending attack, or immediately subsequent to an attack without warning, the Georgia Department of Public Health will be transformed into an organizational structure called HGeorgia Civil Defense Health Service" which is designed to meet the problems peculiar to conditions imposed by a national disaster. The Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will become the Director, Georgia Civil Defense Health Service, He will act as a staff member and be responsible to the State Civil Defense Director. The Civil Defense and Disaster Planning Committee will continue to advise the Director on matters pertaining to Health Service. The Civil Defense Health Service office will become the "Plans and Operations" office which will be the administrative arm of the Director.
c. In addition to the above, there is hereby established four divisions. The Director of the Georgia Department of Public Health, upon recommendation of the Civil Defense and Disaster Planning Committee, shall appoint a director to each division. These divisions are as follows:
(1) Medical Care Division, The primary responsibilities of the Director of this Division are to develop plans and programs for
(a) hospital services (including Civil Defense Emergency Hospitals),
(b) field medical care services, (c) emergency blood program, and (d) expanded function training program.
(2) Public Health Division. The primary responsibilities of the Director of this Division are to develop plans and programs for
(a) the evaluation and emergency control of communicable disease problems likely to arise from the dislocation and herding of populations, and the potentially rapid spread of existing diseases;
(b) recognition of biological or chemical attack and defense against such agents by isolation, decontamination, control of movement of personnel, and other epidemiologic expedients;
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(c) establishment of shelter hygiene and sanitation;
(d) development of controlled water supply and waste disposal systems;
(e) re-establishment of basic laboratory services in support of communicable disease control and of biological safety testing; and
(f) mortuary service.
(3) Administration Division. The primary responsibilities of the Director of this Division are to develop plans and programs for
(a) procurement, (b) finance, (c) supply, (d) communications, (e) records and statistics, (f) transportation, and (g) personnel
(4) Radiological Defense Division. See Annex# 5 for the functions and responsibilities of this Division.
3. Civil Defense Area
a. The Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will appoint a physician to each of the Civil Defense Areas to act as Chief, Health Service, who will report and be responsible to the Area Civil Defense Director. Each such appointment shall be subject to the concurrence of the Area Civil Defense Director concerned. The primary responsibilities of the Chief, Health Service, are to:
(l) Develop a health plan for the area.
(2) Review health annexes of the counties and communities to determine whether or not they comply with established guidelines.
(3) Take action necessary to amend those annexes not properly prepared.
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(4) Determine the resources required to carry out the Area Health Plan, and take action necessary to insure that they are available.
(5) Promote the programs designed to lessen the impact of an attack and which will facilitate recovery, including the Shelter Program, the Medical Self-Help Program, and the Civil Defense Adult Education Program.
(6) Prepare standard operating procedures for use by assistants who will report for duty upon declaration of a state of emergency.
( 7) Coordinate and supervise the Health and Medical activities during and subsequent to the state of emergency.
(8) Render advice and reports to the Area Civil Defense Director concerning the status and progress of the Health and Medical aspects of emergency operations.
b. To assist the Chief, Health Service in carrying out the functions of the Health Department at the Area level, three additional people will be selected and as signed to the Area by the Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, to coordinate and supervise the functions for which the Public Health, Medical Care, and Administration Divisions at the State level are responsible. (See Annex #5 regarding assignment of a Radiological Defense Chief.) The assistants to the Chief, Health Service, will be selected and as signed in writing with instructions to familiarize themselves with the State and Area Plans, and to report to the Area Operations Center immediately upon being notified or becoming aware of a state of emergency.
4. Health District
a. When the Georgia Department of Public Health is transformed into Civil Defense Health Service, the Health District will cease to function as such. District personnel will assume their assigned role in Civil Defense Health Service.
b. During peacetime the district directors, the sanitary engineers and public health sanitarians, and the public health nurses all have a legal and moral responsibility to advise, encourage and assist the counties within the District to carry out the Health Service Programs by:
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(1) Advising and assisting in the development of local health service plans;
(2) Promoting the Medical Self-Help Program;
(3) Promoting the Civil Defense Emergency Hospital Program; and
(4) Taking an active interest and assuming leadership in efforts to increase the capability of the county to meet the conditions imposed by a national emergency.
5. County and Community
a. The organization of the county and community health service will follow the general outline of the State Civil Defense Health Service. During peacetime the Chief, Health Service, will be responsible for
( 1) Enlisting the support of health, medical and allied professional groups;
(2) Selecting and recruiting leaders from the professional groups and instilling an awareness of the importance of emergency health service planning;
(3) Developing a plan of action (Health Annex) in conjunction with the Area Chief of Health Service and submitting it for review and approval.
(4) Assigning duties and responsibilities to the selected leaders, and assisting them in getting their programs underway;
(5) Selecting and recruiting people to promote and implement the Medical Self-Help Program;
(6) Determining the need for and taking action to obtain the 200-bed Civil Defense Emergency Hospitals;
( 7) Coordinating all aspects of the health plan with other Civil Defense activities, and with the health, medical and allied professional groups; and
(8) Taking action to insure that the plans and programs are periodically reviewed and brought up to date.
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b. The Chief, Health Service, will report and be responsible to the Civil Defense Director. He will recruit, as assistants, a Chief, Medical Care; Chief, Public Health; Chief, Administration; and Chief, Radiological Defense. (See Annex #5) During and subsequent to a national emergency, the Chief, Health Service will
(1) Arouse to action the personnel previously selected and assigned to the various elements of the emergency health service organization.
{2) Supervise and coordinate the Health Service aspects of emergency operations.
{3) Advise the Civil Defense Director on health measures and requirements.
CONCEPTS OF OPERATIONS
1. General
a. During normal times, the Director of each division, branch and service within the Georgia Department of Public Health is responsible for insuring that problems peculiar to wartime conditions are identified, and that action is taken to find and effect solutions to the problems. In addition, it is essential that every assistance be rendered to those who are as signed positions in the emergency health service organization who are responsible for developing and implementing the Medical Care, Public Health, Administration and Radiological Defense Plans.
b. Upon being notified or becoming aware of an impending national emergency, the Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will activate the recall system to alert personnel employed by the Department. All persons affected by the recall system will have previously written instructions as to action to take upon being notified of an alert. Directors and Chiefs at operating levels below the State level will prepare similar recall plans and instructions. Recall plans will be practiced at least once each year to insure that they are up to date and workable.
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c. During a period of national emergency, each operating level has authority and is empowered to utilize all health resources at their command. It is probable, however, that certain areas will be affected more than others, thus necessitating movement of personnel, supplies and equipment. Such movements will be authorized at the Area level within the boundaries of the Area, and at the State level for movements from one Area to another. The following policies are established in this regard:
(1) Requests for assistance will be made to the next higher level.
(2) Unaffected areas will report personnel and resources available for movement.
(3) Movement of resources will be held to the minimum requirement.
(4) Personnel and resources moved to another county or Area will be under the control of the receiving Chief of Health Service until released or returned.
d. Certain actions are necessary as soon as possible after an attack in order to insure the maximum manpower strength for rescue, firefighting and other Civil Defense purposes, and to reduce the workload of the first aid and hospital facilities. Among these are:
( 1) Discharge from hospitals those patients with conditions not requiring immediate definitive treatment. The individual hospital is responsible for determining which patients will be discharged.
(2) Take action to revive and sustain those with transient mental disorders due to fright and motivate them to productive action.
(3) Determine the health manpower available and report to next higher level the totals of each occupational group.
e. In order to document progress and to determine the degree of readiness, reports will be submitted by each Chief of Health Service to the Georgia Department of Public Health at intervals determined by the Director. Reports will be
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in narrative form and will include:
( 1) Action completed since last report. (2) Major problems encountered. (3) General statement regarding the state of readiness.
2. Communications
The Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will appoint upon recommendation of the Director, Administration Division, a member of the Department to act as Communications Officer. This Officer will report and be responsible to the Director, Administration Division for
a. Development of a recall system for the Georgia Department of Public Health.
b. Assuring that similar recall systems are established at each area and local Civil Defense Health Service Unit throughout the State.
c. Control and supervision of the Department of Public Health base and mobile communications equipment.
d. Promoting the establishment of communications between the operations center of the Chief, Health Services and the hospital facilities under his jurisdiction.
e. Promoting and encouraging hospitals to establish a capability of immediate contact with key staff members.
3. Legal Aspects
The Georgia Civil Defense Act of 1951 establishes certain policies of the State which are particularly pertinent to State Employees and auxiliary or volunteer workers involved in Civil Defense Health Service activities. It is essential that all members of the Civil Defense Health Service organization understand the provisions of the Act as it pertains to immunity from liability, law enforcement, seizure of private property and preservation of essential records.
4. Relationship with Professional Associations
The Associations, Groups and Societies of physicians, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists, funeral directors and morticians, etc., have taken the initiative and acknowledged
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their responsibility to actively participate in Civil Defense Health Service planning and programming. It is of upmost importance that this valuable source of knowledge and experience be exploited to the fullest in order to obtain the most efficient use of available manpower and resources. The Chief of Health Service at each level will insure that representatives of these groups are included in all planning and programming discussions and activities.
5. Medical Self-Help Training is a function and responsibility of the State and local health departments. It is designed to train individuals to treat and care for themselves and others, while they are in a fallout shelter and until they can seek medical assistance. Since this program may well save more lives than any other single program, it is essential that high priority be given the program by directors at all levels, and that it be promoted and implemented by all members of the health department and the professional societies. The goal of the program is to train at least one member of every family in the State in Medical Self-Help. Medical Self-Help Training Kits are available at each local health department. Additional kits can be obtained if the requirement exists.
6. Civil Defense Emergency Hospitals
It is estimated that up to 50 percent of the existing hospital beds in the State will be damaged or destroyed in the event of an all out attack upon the United States. Civil Defense Emergency Hospitals must be obtained and stored in strategic locations to offset this loss and to provide for the anticipated number of casualties. The local Chief of Health Service, in coordination with professional groups and societies, is responsible for determining the need for and taking action to obtain the hospitals, and for
a. Selection of a high school or other suitable building in which the hospital is to operate.
b. Selecting and as signing personnel to key positions to form the nucleus of a staff.
c. Orienting and training the staff, and
d. Coordinating the requirements of the plan with appropriate elements of Civil Defense.
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7. Essential Records
Each Division, Branch and Service at the State level, and each District and local health department will select those official records deemed essential and prepare duplicate copies for storage in an alternate location. Selection of records other than vital records, financial records, personnel records, and Health Department Laws, rules and regulations, should be held to a minimum.
8. Blood Program
Because of the magnitude of the anticipated requirements for blood during a national emergency, and because of the technical problems involved in the storage of blood, it is not feasible to store whole blood in the quantities deemed necessary for such a disaster. Blood substitutes and expanders can and should be stockpiled in carefully determined quantities at each Civil Defense Health Service Unit. Federal Civil Defense Administration Advisory Bulletins Number 166 and 184 and ManuCLl TM 11-5 will be used as guides in developing plans and programs. The Chief of Health Service must insure that
a. Plans are prepared for the expansion of existing blood collection facilities, including building space, personnel, supplies, equipment, and administrative procedures;
b. Coordination is effected with the Red Cross and detailed instructions prepared regarding the method of obtaining blood from that source;
c. A study is made to determine the probable requirements for blood collection supplies;
d. Efforts to train nurses and other personnel in procedures such as venipuncture and other blood collection techniques are coordinated and actively promoted; and
e. Plans are prepared regarding the use of radio and/or sound trucks to appeal for donors.
9. Manpower
a. Personnel whose occupational code is included in Appendix I of Annex 18 of the National Health Plan will remain under the control of Health Authorities. They will be frozen to
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their assignment during and subsequent to periods of national emergency unless or until they are reassigned or released. They will not be required to report to the general manpower pool. In addition, those individuals given special training during peacetime and/or preassigned responsibilities in a Civil Defense Health Service Organization will be exempted from attachment to the manpower pool and will report directly to their place of assignment. Those personnel not able toreport to their normal place of assignment will report to and register with the nearest health service center for assignment.
b. The Chief of Health Service at each level will provide each person within the Civil Defense Health Service with a Civil Defense identification card in order to insure transportation, right of way and access rights. A current roster of the names of individuals issued identification cards will be maintained, and a copy of the roster will be provided the Civil Defense Director.
c. Certain individuals employed by State or local health departments are concerned duri:p.g peacetime with functions not required during times of national emergency. Personnel assigned to such duties will be issued written instructions to report for duty to an element of the Civil Defense Health Service Organization.
d. All personnel are encouraged to make the necessary preparations to provide for the safety and convenience of their families, and to insure that at least one member of the family is trained in the fundamentals of Civil Defense by attending the Medical Self-Help Training and Civil Defense Adult Education Courses.
10. Supply and Procurement
The Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will appoint upon recommendation of the Director, Administration Division, a member of the Department experienced in procurement procedures to act as Director of Medical Supply and Equipment. Responsibilities of the Director of Medical Supply and Equipment will be to
a. Develop and publish administrative procedures for Civil Defense Health Service Units to follow in requesting supplies and equipment during periods of emergency.
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b. Develop and maintain a current list of medical supply and equipment sources.
c. Take action necessary to control the use and issue of medical supply resources under the emergency management program.
11. Transportation
The Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will appoint, upon recommendation of the Director, Administration Division, a member of the Department experienced in transportation services to act as Transportation Officer. Responsibilities of the Transportation Officer are to
a. Develop and publish administrative guidelines for local, area and State level Civil Defense Health Service Units to follow in making requests for transportation, and
b. Coordinate all transportation requirements of the Civil Defense Health Service with the Georgia Transportation and Utilities Control group.
12. Mortuary Service
The Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will appoint, upon recommendation of the Director, Public Health Division, a member of the Department knowledgeable in mortuary affairs and laws to act as Mortuary Officer. The Mortuary Officer will be responsible for
a. Rallying the support and active participation of Funeral Directors, Morticians, and others experienced in mortuary services;
b. Selecting and recruiting leaders from these groups and emphasizing the importance of the program;
c. Assigning duties and responsibilities to the selected leaders, and assisting them in getting their programs underway;
d. Preparing guidelines for local Mortuary Officers to follow; and
e. Taking action to insure that plans and programs are periodically reviewed and brought up to date.
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13. Water Facilities Service
The local government is responsible for assuring that adequate water supplies are available during an emergency. The State and local health departments are responsible for providing guidance and assistance in the maintenance of the safety and purity of water supplies and in construction and repair of the water supply system. The Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will appoint, upon recommendation of the Director, Public Health Division, a member of the Department, trained and experienced in the health aspects of water resources, to act as Water Facilities Officer, His duties and responsibilities will be to
a. Develop administrative procedures and guidelines for local water plant operators to follow in regard to protecting, testing and inspecting water during periods of emergency;
b. Furnish advice and assistance to local health departments in regard to emergency planning and programming; and
c. Identify measures to be taken to reduce vulnerability of water resources to chemical, biological or radiological contamination.
14. Laboratory Service
The Director, Georgia Department of Public Health, will appoint a member of the Department, recommended by the Director, Public Health Division, who is experienced in Laboratory functions to act as Laboratory Officer. The Laboratory Officer will be responsible for
a. Identifying those services which will increase in volume during periods of emergency;
b. Determining supply and equipment needs above normal operating levels required to meet the increased volume;
c. Requisitioning the required supplies and equipment;
d. Preparing guidelines for local units to follow in requesting laboratory services during periods of emergency;
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e. Advising and assisting local units in the development of laboratory services and procedures;
f. Developing a plan for maximum utilization of regional laboratories during periods of emergency; and
g. Developing a plan for relocating to an alternate site in the event such a move becomes necessary.
15. Line of Succession The Chief, Health Service at each level will insure that automatic lines of succession are established for all key positions in compliance with State Executive Order dated October 22, 1958.
REFERENCES FCDA Manuals - TM Series FCDA Technical Bulletins FCDA Manual AG-11-1 "Health Services and Special Weapons Defense" Summary Report on National Emergency Medical Care --American Medical Association USPHS Health Mobilization Course Manuals
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE HEALTH SERVICE

Director - Georgia

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Civil Defense Health Service

Area - Chief of

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Health Service

* County or Community
Chief of Health Service

Chief Medical Care
Chief Administration
*Staff Member of Civil Defense Director ( 17 )

Chief Public Health
Chief Radiological Defense

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE HEALTH SERVICE
State Level

Plans and Operations

DIRECTOR

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Civil Defense and Disaster Planning
Committee

Deputy Director Deputy Director for Civil Defense

Public Health Division

Medical Care Division

Administration Division

Radef Division See Annex #5

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART GEORGIA CIVIL DEFENSE HEALTH SERVICE

Area Level

DIRECTOR Civil Defense Area

l Chiei Medical Care
Chief Administration

Chief Health Service
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I Public Health
Chief Radiological Defense

Prepared by:

Approved by: Approved by:

. Venable, M.D., Director Georgia Department of Public Health
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