MISSION STATEMENT

The goals of the South Fayette Township Emergency Management Council are: to reduce the vulnerability of the populace and property of South Fayette Township to injury and loss resulting from natural or man made disasters; to provide prompt and efficient rescue, care and treatment of persons threatened or victimized by disaster; to provide for rapid and orderly restoration and recovery following disasters; and to effectively educate the public regarding their responsibilities in responding to disasters affecting the Township.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FAYETTE RESOLUTION No. 03-2002

WHEREAS, The Commonwealth's Emergency Management Service Code (35 Pa. C.S.A. Section 7101 7707) also known as P.L. 1332, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act 1978 323, directs and authorizes each political subdivision of the Commonwealth to establish a local emergency management agency and develop a comprehensive emergency plan, and

WHEREAS, each emergency management agency shall have the responsibility for emergency management activities involving mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of South Fayette Township, and

WHEREAS, the South Fayette Township Emergency Operations Plan has been developed to outline basic operations and procedures to be implemented in the event of an incident either man made or natural that requires a coordinated response.

South Fayette Township

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER TEAM

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff will prepare, maintain and be guided by this Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which prescribe implementing procedures and/or action step checklists. Individuals assigned to these functions are required to coordinate their actions with the Emergency Management Coordinator who will coordinate the overall action with the County Emergency Management Agency and with other municipalities involved.

- Dan Dernosek, Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC)
- Joe Janocha, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator (DEMC)
- Mike Hoy, Public Relations Officer (PRO)
- Alan Vezzi, Communications Officer (CO)
- Craig Delaney, Fire/Rescue Officer (FRO)
- Chief Louis Volle, Police Officer (PO)
- John Olszewski, Medical/Health Officer (HMO)
- Bob Barish, Public Works Officer (PWO)
- Phil Makowski, Transportation Officer (TO)
- Ron Deceder, Radiological Officer (RO)
- Jerry Males, Recovery Coordinator

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

This plan describes the organizational and general operational concepts and procedures to be implemented in South Fayette Township to maximize the effectiveness of emergency assistance, to minimize the loss of life and property, and to expedite recovery from disaster. It is an all hazards plan and is applicable to any natural or man made disaster.

Toward this end the South Fayette Township Emergency Management Council and representatives of each of the following Emergency Services and agencies have cooperated in the development of this plan. The assistance provided by the agencies listed below in preparing this plan is gratefully acknowledged.

- American Red Cross, Allegheny Co. Chapter
- South Fayette Fire District:
- South Fayette Volunteer Fire Dept.
- Sturgeon Volunteer Fire Dept.
- Fairview Volunteer Fire Dept.
- Oakridge Volunteer Fire Dept.
- Allegheny County Emergency Management Agency
- South Fayette Township Police Department
- South Fayette Township School District

For additional information on the Emergency Management Plan, please contact Mike Hoy, South Fayette Township Manager at 412-221-8700.