When a mayor spots smoke coming over the hill, what should she do next?
A new emergency operations plan for Marin County streamlines the way a mayor calls for help. Designed to generate a faster, more customized response, the plan coordinates more uniformly between the state, the county, cities and people in danger. Multiple jurisdictions may be involved. First responders arrive for rescue, medical aid and evacuations. The imminent threat needs to be stabilized and essential services restored. Displaced residents need places to sleep and transportation assistance. If there is structural damage, the crisis must be followed by cleanup and environmental remediation.
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