Emergency Management (GA-21)
City of
Delray
Beach
ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
MANUAL
SUBJECT:
Emergency Management
GA-21
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EFFECTIVE
DATE:
6/28/05
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GA - 0 Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to administratively adopt and apply the National
Incident Management System (NIMS) as the basis for the management of all
emergency incidents and disasters occurring within the City of Delray Beach. This
policy is supplemental to standards related to Emergency Management, Chapter 95,
Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach.
GA - 1 Policv:
The City of Delray Beach and all of its departments and employees shall, to the
extent appropriate, integrate the National Incident Management System into the city's
emergency management system. All emergency management plans and departmental
operating procedures shall be developed in such a manner as to be consistent with the
objectives of NIMS. All exercises and training in emergency management and
emergency incidents shall be conducted and coordinated in accordance with the
objectives of the NIMS. All equipment designed for use during emergencies shall,
whenever possible and practicable, be purchased and maintained for access and use in
compliance with the objectives of the NIMS.