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The City has established an Emergency Management Program consistent with its authority under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 401.305 to 401.335 and City Code 2.01.010 to 2.01.060 (cited as the “Emergency Management Code”). It is organized under the auspices of the City Council and works under the overall supervision of the Mayor.

The goal of the City’s Emergency Management Program is to develop and maintain the City’s ability to prepare for, repond to, recover from, and mitigate against major emergencies and disasters; to include minimizing the loss of life and property, ensuring continuity of government, and facilitating rapid recovery.

The City has an Emergency Manager who is part of the Mayor’s Office and who is responsible for managing the City’s program in all four phases of Emergency Management. Responsibilities of the City’s Emergency Manager includes:

Development and maintenance of the City’s Response, Recovery, Preparedness, and Mitigation Plans
Public education and training
Education and training of City employees
Establishing procedures to staff and maintain the City’s Emergency Operations Center during disasters and emergencies
Coordination with local, regional, state, and federal jurisdictions and agencies

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