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Multi-Hazard # 3 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 2,3, 4 Continue to educate businesses and governmental organizations about the importance of developing continuity of operations plans. Rationale for Proposed Action Item: Continuity of operations plans can help businesses and governmental organizations continue core operations in the event of an emergency situation, including natural disasters. These plans detail how essential business functions will be maintained in the event of an emergency that disrupts normal functions. Continuity of operations plans can also assist a community in planning how it will respond in the event of a natural disaster, and help a community mitigate the effects potential natural hazard events may have on the community. Eugene and Springfield are vulnerable to a number of natural hazards that could affect the administration and management of local government and of local businesses. According to the Eugene/Springfield risk assessment, each city has either a high or moderate probability of a landslide, volcanic event, winter storm, wildfire, hazardous materials, or terrorism event from recurring. Any of these events could disrupt business and government activity. Continuing to educate businesses and governmental organizations about the importance of continuity of operations plans will encourage their development and assist in making local governments and businesses more disaster resilient. Staff turnover is likely to occur after a disaster. Veteran staff is critical after a disaster. It is important to prevent turnover so that existing personnel do not have to take on extra responsibilities during an already stressful time. Continuity planning can also help lessen turnover by ensuring competitive salaries and benefits and by reducing the amount of stress staff will have to endure. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to develop actions that reduce the impact of a natural hazard [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. Educating businesses and governmental organizations about the importance of continuity of operations plans can encourage the development of plans and make businesses and governmental organizations more resilient to natural hazards. Ideas for Implementation: Host an Open for Business training workshop, developed by the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to educate businesses on the importance of continuity of operations plans and how to develop a plan for their business. For governmental organizations, research and review completed continuity of operations plans to provide a foundation of expected content and issues to review. The COOP may ensure shelter housing for critical staff and family members such as city officials, public works employees, emergency response, and others. Assess and prioritize critical positions and resources vital to the continuance of important functions. Incorporate COOP into the existing Emergency Operations Plans where applicable. Coordinating Organization: Eugene Emergency Management/Springfield Emergency Management Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene/Springfield Public Works, Police, School Districts, LPC; Park Districts; Utilities Fire, Regional 911 Center Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term ()Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years Ongoing Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: New 2009 action item.