There is hereby established in the City of De Soto, Kansas the City of De Soto Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the purpose of coordinating the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from disasters. When applicable, the EOP would comply with the United States Department of Homeland Security National Incident Management System (NIMS).

(Ord. 2477)

The City Administrator is hereby authorized to adopt and promulgate the EOP establishing policies, guidelines, and procedures to provide city employees with information and equipment to function quickly and effectively in disaster situations. Said plan shall include operation of an Emergency Operations Center and any other function necessary to meet any potential disaster. To the extent the EOP is subject to any reviews or approvals as provided for in K.S.A. 48-929, the City Administrator is authorized to submit the EOP for such reviews and approvals. The EOP shall be on file with the City Clerk’s office for public review.

(Ord. 2477)