a. Emergency operations plan amended

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT Functional Coordinator: Tax Equalization Director . -------1 I I i I I I ! I Purpose Flood Heavy Rains Blizzard Tornado High Winds (straight-line) This function describes the unifonn damage assessmcnt process to document damage from incidents or disasters in North Dakota. An extcnsive damage assessment is necessary to support requests for future planning, response and recovery programs offered at the state and federal levels. An accurate damage assessment will also support post disaster mitigation efforts that could result in building codes and land-use regulations. which. in turn. could reduce structural I damage from future events. The functional coordinator will act as a central contact for gathering necessary information as to severity. magnitude and overall impact of an emergency or disaster situation. The coordinator will submit completed applicable damage assessment forms (NO Disaster Procedures Handbook) I and photos and maps of damaged areas to the North Dakota Division of Emergency Management I when damages tirst occur and when local government requests outside assistance. I I To provide procedures for preparedness. response and recovery to provide a coordinated effort for maintenance. replacement and/or repair of utilities and services during and after an emergency or disaster situation, such as: Bio-terrorism Explosion Hazardous Materials Structural Collapse This functional coordinator will utilize data obtained horn the Cass County Engineer to compile the assessment for all county public property and infrastructure. The functional coordinator will compile assessment reports from resources/reports/information received within Cass County Government and from Cass County cities for all private property damaged. , i I I I This role will belilled by a Cass Count}' Engineer in the eventlhut lhe Tax Equalization Director I is 11l1amilahle. I L__.____. i i I ....1 10/9'06 29