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KITTITAS COUNTY CEMP <br /> Page 12 of 63 November 2024 | BASIC PLAN <br />emergency or disaster. They create a framework through which individual organizations, <br />government or others execute common strategies. <br /> <br /> As required by law Chapter 38.52 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), the Kittitas County <br />Emergency Management Plan establishes an integrated system of emergency management for <br />Kittitas County and the cities (or communities) of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Kittitas, Roslyn, South <br />Cle Elum, Easton, Ronald, Thorp, Liberty, Snoqualmie Pass and Vantage. <br />C. Scope <br />This Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) provides guidance for a systematic <br />and coordinated effort to: facilitate emergency and disaster mitigation, encourage emergency <br />preparedness, and coordinate disaster response and recovery operations. The CEMP details <br />the capabilities, authorities and responsibilities of county departments, and primary and support <br />agencies in emergency management. <br /> <br />This plan, an all-hazards plan, considers emergencies and disasters specific to the geographic <br />area of Kittitas County described in the 2017 Threats Hazards Identification and Risk Analysis <br />report. The resulting Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) provides: <br /> <br />1. A comprehensive framework for the effective use of government, private sector, and <br />volunteer resources. <br /> <br />2. An outline of local government responsibilities in emergency management activities <br />as described under RCW 38.52 and other applicable laws. <br /> <br />3. An outline of the legal authority of the county health officer and local board of health <br />as described in RCW 70.05.060. <br />D. Situation Overview <br />Emergency/Disaster Conditions, Hazards, and Medical Emergencies <br /> Kittitas County is subject to a variety of natural and technological hazards (see Kittitas County <br />THIRA 2017) that could present a serious threat to public safety and health, property, and the <br />environment. This plan is designed to help meet the unique needs of those affected by an <br />emergency, whatever the nature and scope of the incident. This plan is developed in <br />accordance with an "ALL HAZARDS" approach. <br /> <br /> A comprehensive method of sharing resources and effectively combining local forces is needed <br />because of the distinct terrain and topography of Kittitas County, the limited response resources <br />in some areas of the county, and the county’s relative isolation from timely outside assistance. <br /> <br /> Geographical separation of the county’s population centers requires developing plans and <br />procedures that are sensitive to the unique needs of each community while retaining central <br />coordination to ensure uniform countywide response and recovery, as appropriate.