Public Health Emergency Operation Plan Signed

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I.PURPOSE: The purpose of the continuity of operations plan is to identify, address, and ensure essential functions of services from KCPHD are maintained during an emergency or extended incident. Critical operations during any incident must be maintained and are services that are required by law. (Essential Services are attached) II. SITUATION OVERVIEW: KCPHD operates under the direction of the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners and in emergencies under the Kittitas County Emergency Management Office (KCSO). The KCPHD Administrator, Health Officer, and Board of Health have the authority to determine, which services are discretional and may be terminated or temporarily stopped during an emergency. If KCPHD is required to move as a result of an emergency or incident, the location will be determined with Emergency Management recommendations and Board of County Commissioner approval. Essential Functions that will be provided by the Kittitas County Public Health Department in the event of an emergency or displacement from its regular location are: Food Safety, Water Mitigation, Drinking Water, On-Site Septic, Vector Borne Disease/Zoonotic, Pools and Spas, Solid Waste, Camps & Parks, and Schools, Vital Records and Immunizations. Because of limited capabilities and capacity, non-essential staff may not need to report for work until normal operations and location are re-established. IV. PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS: During a large scale incident, technology, electricity, and certain communications may be unavailable. If systems are down, the Public Information Officer will post regular updates at the front desk of KCPHD. In addition to physical signage we may use radio stations to broadcast information or HAM radio operators in the county. People with access and functional needs including people with disabilities and residents who are non-native English speakers will need to have access to understandable communication during emergencies. KCPHD will make every attempt to provide information in multiple languages as well as use printed information, including social media graphics from the Washington State Department of Health. KCPHD would need to provide a source of power to keep vaccines refrigerated in the event of a power outage, or if vaccines needed to move off site because of an emergency incident. If KCPHD does not have power or equipment failure, vaccine will be stored at Kittitas Valley Healthcare via an interlocal agreement. 90