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f!*D*ut*", t*AI(AGEfrIENTVt(TTtrascouvrY KITTITAS COUNry CEMP 7. Obtain a proclamation of an emergency from the local legislative authority if certain emergency powers are needed. Then suspend normal nonessential activities and divert local resources to augment the disaster response and recovery. 8. Request support from the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) if local disaster conditions appear likely to exceed local capabilities andthe local legislative authority has proclaimed an emergency. The SEOC will evaluate the local resource commitment and authorize state resources if they are needed and available. 9. lf a disaster exceeds the capabilities of the state, federal disaster assistance may be requested by the governor. A disaster declaration by the President will be needed to release certain federal aid. 10. Establish local policies and control mechanisms to restore equilibrium, minimize economic dislocation, stabilize prices, preserve existing institutions and organizations, and reestablish community services. 11. Mobilize available local, state, and federal resources to help fully restore the community to its pre-disaster condition as possible. F. Request for a Proctamation of Emergency When an emergency or disaster is beyond the normal capabilities of local government, a local proclamation of emergency is made by the legislative head of the involved governments in accordance with RCW 36.40.180 for counties and RCW 35.33.081 for cities. This proclamation is usually prepared by Kittitas County Emergency Management and is approved and signed by the Board of County Commissioners for county and/or Mayors/City Councils for cities as an ordinance or resolution. This proclamation is a prerequisite for state and federal assistance. Proclamation of Emergency: Activation of the appropriate parts of this plan, and certain emergency powers, by proclamation of emergencies. A proclamation of emergency must be made by the local legislative authority to request state or federal assistance. III. DIRECTION, CONTROL, AND COORDINATION A. M utti-Jurisdictionat Coordination The lncident Command System (lCS) is the basis for all direction, control and coordination of emergency response and recovery efforts conducted under this plan. ICS will be used to provide a common organizational structure and framework for multiagency/multi-jurisdiction operations and coordinating emergency management related actions, resources, and activities with other federal, state, county, regional, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations. B. HorizontaI Integration Kittitas Gounty Code November 2024 1 BASIC PLAN Page 19 of63