a. Emergency operations plan amended

. National Weather Radio. The National Weather Service provides automated, advanced weather information for Cass County. Weather radios should be utilized in all public buildings and all residences in Cass County. . Emergency Alert System: The EAS system is the national public warning system characterized by the harsh alert tones heard on radio and television stations along \vith recorded messages providing \varnings about local. state or national emergency situations. Locally, EAS alerts are provided through the West Fargo Police Department Dispatch Center. . CodeRED: Cass County has access to an automated, phone message system that allO\vs public safety personnel to activate emergency phone calls for selected geographical phone users or cell phones within portions of or all ofCass County. . Law Enforcement I Fire PA systems: As a last resort, public safety personnel will physically use their vehiele public address systems to notify Cass County residents of emergency situations. L. Mutual Aid Agreements NDCC 37-17.1-24,25 (see Volume 11.2) Mutual Aid Agreements are required in disaster situations tor any federal reimbursement 10r expenses incurred in providing or requesting services from other governmental agencies. Cass County will utilize the 10rmat tor mutual aid agreements proscribed in state statute. Agreements will be sought from counties whose borders adjoin Cass County or agencies whom Cass County relies on to provide assistance during emergency situations. Existing agreements will be maintained in the ot1ice of Cass County Emergency Management or in the offices of the respective Emergency Response Departments. It is the responsibility of the originator of the agreement to revievv and update the agreement on an "as needed" basis. M. Volunteer Operations (see Volume 11.3) During a disaster situation, there is often a need tor volunteers \vithin Cass County. To lessen confusion and keep organization, volunteer operations will be established through First Link's existing Volunteer Center. N. Shelter in Place (see Volume 11.4) Based on circumstances, Incident Command will issue a \varning to shelter-in-place or initiate an evacuation as described in the 10llowing evacuation plan. Shelter-in-place should be used in the event there is a hazardous materials emergency (spill, leak, etc.). Shelter-in-place should be used when there is not enough time to evacuate the area prior to dangerous exposure to the hazard. O. Evacuation (see Volume 11.5) Cass County will strive to ensure the safe and orderly evacuation of residents who are threatened by hazards. The need to evacuate citizens from portions of Cass County may arisc in a number of varying situations. Hazardous material releases, plane crashes, terrorist activities, and civil disorder may require the evacuation of an area. Likewise Hooding may require the evacuation of very small or large area. Portions of this plan may also be of use during large weather events such as tornadoes. tlooding, and power outages during severe weather. 13