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ATTACHMENT A 2006 EMPG PROJECT NARRATIVE Applicant Name: County of Orange Award Number: EMF- 2004 -GR -0402 Protect #1 Emergency Planning Goal Update emergency laws, plans and procedures to be compliant with the Emergency Services Act (which includes SEMS) and NIMS. Obiectives • Initiate the integration of NIMS into existing emergency management programs, plans and procedures. • Complete NIMSCAST baseline assessment. • Formulate a NIMS Implementation Plan. • Conduct at least one Operational Area council meeting annually. • Participate in MARAC and SEMS Specialist meetings. • Establish a regular EOP review cycle and maintenance plan. • Participate in regional and sub - regional planning efforts. • Ensure continuity of operations plans (COOP) and continuity of government (COG) planning. • Enhance and coordinate mutual aid programs throughout the OA. • Integrate lessons learned from After Action Reports. for disasters into documents, procedures and processes. Description: The Emergency Planning Project will focus on strategies designed to improve development and preparation for emergencies. The County of Orange/Emergency Management Bureau (EMB), as the Orange County Operational Area, will make strides in NIMS integration, continue to meet with the Operational Area Executive Board on a quarterly basis, continue to attend MARAC meetings, and maintain and improve upon existing emergency operations plans. The EMB has active participation with regional planning efforts through the Orange County Emergency Management Organization (OCEMO) and will continue with its regular system of communication, coordination and cooperation through the members of the Operational Area. Part of emergency planning is ensuring continuity of government and continuity of operations plans, and the EMB assists in these planning efforts. The EMB will also continue to coordinate mutual aid programs throughout the OA. The Emergency Management Bureau will continue its existing regular EOP review and maintenance cycle of three years, annual Operational Area exercises, and the integration of lessons learned from After Action Reports throughout the grant performance period of October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. Finally, the Emergency Planning Project will incorporate the use of After Action Reports to assist with the integration of lessons learned from real events, as well as exercises. Performance Measures: These activities will continue throughout or be completed during the grant performance period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006. Page 5 of 51