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Adoption of National Incident Management System 2 September 8, 2009 response organization, and implemented a system to ensure the continual improvement of SEMS. California emergency management professionals have contributed their expertise in the development of NIMS. It is essential for effective response to disasters that federal, state, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified command structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters. The California SEMS substantially meets these objectives of NIMS. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System nationwide, and the Governor of the State of California has directed his Office of Emergency Services and Office of Homeland Security in cooperation with the Standardized Emergency Management System Advisory Board to develop a program to integrate NIMS, to the extent appropriate, into the state's emergency management system. Local government as a part of the California SEMS needs to integrate NIMS into its emergency plans so that its disaster response activities are consistent with the other levels of emergency management. DHS NIMS requirements are as follows: • Adopt NIMS at the community level for all departments as well as promote and encourage NIMS adoption by local agencies, associations, utility districts, non- governmental organizations, and private sector incident management and response organizations (e.g. the American Red Cross). • Revise and update emergency plans to incorporate NIMS and NRP components, and principles to include training, planning, response, exercises, equipment, evaluation, and corrective actions. • Participate in and promote intrastate and interagency mutual aid agreements, to include agreements with the private sector and nongovernmental organizations. The City of San Leandro has already made significant progress in its NIMS compliance efforts. • An Emergency Operations Plan is being developed, incorporating the components and principles of NIMS. • All full-time City employees, including public safety personnel, have been trained in NIMS. • Additional training for all Emergency Operations Center personnel is underway section- by-section. A San Leandro City Council resolution adopting NIMS would complete the DHS requirement and empower City staff to integrate NIMS and NRP components and principles into all future emergency plans and operations. Current City Council Policy None Previous City Council Action(s) None