a. Emergency operations plan amended

U, Preservation of RCl;Qrds The preservation of important records and the taking of measures to ensure continued operations and, if necessary. reconstitution of local government during and after catastrophic disasters or national security emergencies is the responsibility of the executives of each jurisdiction. Records to be preserved should include. at a minimum: Records required to protect the rights of individuals. These records include: marriage licenses and divorce papers. property and land titles, tax statements and licenses, and records required by health. tire. law enforcement and public works to conduct emergency operations. (All Cass County Government records are backed-up or maintained in systems with built in redundancy. Records required to re-establish normal government functions and to protect the rights and interests of government. Appropriate department heads will be responsible for securing documents necessary f<Jr continuing operation during times of emergencies. I I. Relocation of Government All critical facilities at the county and Cass County le\el such as the EOC law enforcement, fire and the courthouse should have an alternate location if evacuation becomes necessary. Educational facilities, public vv'orks buildings, jails, communications centers, tire halls and law enforcement centers are possible relocation facilities as they already contain considerable communication equipment. In the event of major structural damage to County buildings caused by a disaster, temporary operation facilities will be established as identified by the Chairperson and Functional Coordinators. If the County Courthouse remains functioning, it will be the operation headquarters. Other facilities that may be used include the Cass County Highway Department. Cass County Annex building and the Cass County Jail site. Only after all these facilities have been determined to be inoperable will other facilities be sought to provide operational assistance. I. Emergency Checklist -The following is a guide tor response to all hazards: Emergency Occurs - Incident Command System is activated .Vol(ficationdYurning - To alert the general public and persons designated to respond: . Notify First Response Agencies o Law enforcement o Fire o Emergency medical services . Notify hospital . Notify coroner . Establish NIMS Incident Command structure . Initial Assessment of Situation o Scene safety o Nature of disaster o Atmospheric conditions o Injuries/fatalities o Resources committed 10