Agenda Item Request:
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Adoption of the proposed Cumberland County Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan for significant disasters as submitted by the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency.
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Background and Purpose of Request:
Requestor: Michael Durkin, Director-Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency
The Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan is meant to provide a framework for rebuilding after a significant disaster has occurred. It is considered a core-plan in Emergency Management and informs/is informed by the County’s Emergency Operations Plan (2019) and the Hazard Mitigation Plan (2022). This Plan also follows the guidance of the National Disaster Recovery Framework (2016) and the Maine State Recovery Plan (currently in draft).
The Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan is an important part of the County’s ability to bounce-back fully after a disaster. It outlines a command structure to be utilized during recovery and assigns authorities and resources to this structure.
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Funding Amount and Source:
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Effective Date if Applicable:
This Plan goes into effect upon signature of the Commissioners. The plan undergoes a major revision process every five years. This major revision would require it come before the Commissioners for re-approval.