aid agreement. City is not a member of Public Works Mutual Aid, the process for activating NH Architects & Engineers Emergency
Response Task Force through the State is unclear.
City of Nashua Office of Emergency Management and Director of Emergency Management — Hazard mitigation is a key component
emergency management, along with preparedness, response, and recovery. Opportunities to reduce potential losses through miti
practices are typically implemented before a hazard event occurs, such as enforcement of policies to regulate development that is
vulnerable to hazards due to its location or design. Existing emergency management capabilities for the City of Nashua fall primar
under the Nashua Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Staffing is adequate because OEM does not enforce regulations in thi
Staff is trained on hazards and mitigation techniques (through FEMA courses) and is very proactive with mitigation as a key compo
of Emergency Management. Coordination between agencies and staff is average. OEM sits on Site Plan Review committee to provi
insight from a mitigation perspective. OEM is included in Building Safety week to an extent. There have been efforts to improve
coordination among physical safety/security organizations in the City regarding assessments of buildings. Coordination could be
improved between OEM and Public Works/Engineering on infrastructure mitigation projects. OEM’s responsibilities and capabilitie
include:
0 Coordinates the planning, organizing, and carrying-out of emergency management activities. Serves as the lead point of cc
in any emergency situation other than Police and Fire emergencies.
o Responsible for the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) outlining what each local agency/city departme
support agencies would do in case of any emergency. Coordinates the development, maintenance, and review of the CEM
other plans as needed.
o Establishes, develops, maintains, and runs an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
o Develops EOC staffing and internal procedures to permit key officials to conduct coordinated operations in emergencies.
Coordinates the use of resources, equipment, and manpower.
o During emergencies coordinates emergency resources, reports activities and conditions to State Emergency Management,
requests assistance as needed.
o Coordinates damage assessment activities and promptly reports all damage assessment reports to the State.
