Emergency Management

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Prevention & Protection

According to FEMA, prevention is the act of preventing, avoiding, or stopping an imminent, threatened, or actual act of terrorism. Protection is the ability to secure the homeland against manmade or natural disasters, as well as acts of terrorism. The National Protection Framework focuses on actions that reduce vulnerabilities, deter threats, and minimize the consequences of an incident.

Preparedness

Preparedness efforts are put in place before an emergency or disaster strikes. As an emergency management program we develop emergency plans, provide training to personnel and test plans through disaster exercises. As members of the community this is the time for you to get informed, make a plan, build a kit and get involved. The City of Avondale updated its Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) in 2020. In addition, each City department finalized their Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) in the spring of 2023.

Response

Response involves the coordination of emergency responders and critical resources to first and foremost save lives and protect property and the environment. During times of large emergencies and disasters these activities are coordinated through an emergency operations center with guidance established in the City of Avondale’s Emergency Operations Plan.

Recovery

Recovery takes place immediately following the response phase of a disaster when life safety concerns have been addressed and immediate concerns for public safety have been mitigated. Recovery begins the process of rebuilding the community by replacing damaged roads and bridges, fixing private and public property and working with human service agencies to address the ongoing needs of individuals and families impacted by the event.

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