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ARTICLE XVI Emergency Management
ARTICLE XVI Emergency Management
Sec.2-16-10.Definitions.
For the purposes of this Article,certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as defined in this
Section.The following specific words and phrases,when appearing in this Chapter in uppercase letters,shall have
the meanings stated in this Section:
DIRECTOR means the Director of the Weld County Office of Emergency Management appointed by the
Board of Weld County Commissioners or person designated by the Board of Weld County Commissioners to
act in place of the Director of the Weld County Office of Emergency Management.
DISASTER means a severe or prolonged incident which threatens life,property,environments or critical
systems.
EMERGENCY means an incident,natural or human caused,that requires responsive actions to protect
life,property,environment,or critical systems.
EMERGENCY EPIDEMIC means cases of an illness or condition,communicable or noncommunicable,
caused by bioterrorism,pandemic influenza,or novel and highly fatal infectious agents or biological toxins.
EOC means the designated Weld County Emergency Operations Center.
MITIGATION means the sustained action to reduce or eliminate risk to people and property from
hazards and their effects.
OEM means the Weld County Office of Emergency Management.
PANDEMIC INFLUENZA means a widespread epidemic of influenza caused by a highly virulent strain of
the influenza virus.
RECOVERY means the short,intermediate,and long-term actions taken to restore community
functions,services,vital resources,facilities,programs,continuity of local government services and functions,
and infrastructure to the affected area.
PREPAREDNESS means a continuous cycle of planning,organizing,training,equipping,exercising,
evaluating,and taking corrective action.
RESPONSE means the actions taken directly following the onset of an EMERGENCY cm money or
DISASTER to provide immediate assistance to maintain life,improve health,protect property.
PREVENTION means preventing human-caused-hazards,from potential natural DISASTERS or terrorist
attacks.
PIO means the Public Information Officer designated by the Board of Weld County Commissioners.
Sec.2-16-20.Statement of purpose and authorization.
EMERGENCIES and DISASTERS can occur at any time within_unincorporated Weld County and any of its
municipalities.Local government has the primary responsibility for managing EMERGENCY and DISASTER
management activities that reduce or eliminate or reduce hazardous events-.This includes
PREPAREDNESS for,RESPONSE-to,and RECOVERY from,efforts for significant EMERGENCY EMERGENCIES and
DISASTER .All areas of Weld County are at risk for three(3)types of DISASTERS:
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A. Natural DISASTERS.Weld County is at risk from tornadoes,floods,severe storms(e.g.,snow,rainrain,
and hail),EMERGENCY EPIDEMIC,PANDEMIC INFLUENZA,urban and wildland firesfiress and drought.
B. Technological DISASTERS.Weld County is at risk for technological DISASTERS such as power failures,
dam failures,hazardous materials incidents along transportation routes or industrial areas,civil unrest,
major air and ground transportation accidents and attacks by a foreign enemy or terrorist organization
in the form of chemical,bielegicalbiological,or nuclear weapons.
C. Man-made DISASTERS.Possible man-made DISASTERS which could create an emergency response
include transportation incidents involving hazardous substances,major air and ground transportation
accidents,civil disturbances,terroriststerrorists or bomb threats and conventional,nuclear,biological,
or chemical attacks.
In recognition of the risks such as DISASTERS pose to life and property,the Board of
Weld County Commissioners had established the Office of Emergency Management(OEM),in accordance
with Sec.24-33.5-707,C.R.S.,and has appointed a DIRECTOR.
Sec.2-16-30.Delegation of authority ERA 1. Commented[RR7]:We need to make sure section 2-1-
120 is also updated with this information.
As directed by C.R.S 24-33.5-707,Thethe Board of Weld County Commissioners directs and authorizes the
DIRECTOR to provide and coordinate EMERGENCY and DISASTER,PREVENTION,PREPAREDNESS,RESPONSE, Commented[BB2R1]:Agree. J
RECOVERY AND MITIGATION services within unincorporated Weld County and among the various municipalities
within Weld County.The DIRECTOR is responsible respensibility-offor planning and coordinating local EMERGENCY
and DISASTER services .Additionally,the DIRECTOR is tasked with preparing and
maintaining a current local comprehensive emergency plan and distributing a clear and complete written
statement of the EMERGENCY responsibilities of all local agencies and officials and of the EMERGENCY and
DISASTER response chain of command to all appropriate officials.The DIRECTOR is alsefurther authorized to act as
the coordinating official with the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.The-Beam
Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The DIRECTOR shall chair the)Local Eemergency Polanning Ceommittee(LEPC)as approved by the Colorado
Emergency Planning Commission.
In accordance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act(EPCRA),42 U.S.C.§11022
(Section 301-304,312),the DIRECTOR,acting as Chair of the Local Emergency Planning Committee(LEPC),shall
ensure the collection,maintenance,and availability of Tier II hazardous chemical inventory reports submitted by
facilities within Weld County.These reports shall be used to support emergency planning,response,and public
information consistent with federal and state law.
Per Sec.29-22-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes,the Weld County Board of County Commissioners has
designated the DIRECTORTh e^�o,R-E-CFOR shah-beas the Designated Emergency Response Authority dDERAQ for all --- •Commented[RR3]:We need to spell out the what DERA
unincorporated Weld County. is and reference the State statute.
The DIRECTOR of OEM shall assign other staff members both salaried and volunteer, Commented[BB4R3]:If we refer to the DERA later in the
and delegate such powers and duties within the means at his/her disposal as he/she sees proper.The scope of the document,OK to include the acronym here.
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activities of OEM shall be in accordance with the national standard of emergency management in the areas of
PREPAREDNESS,PREVENTION,RESPONSE,RECOVERY,and MITIGATION.
The DIRECTOR of OEM is authorized to order an Incidenttcmcnt Management Team(IMT)to provide a
command-and-control infrastructure in order to manage the operational,logistical,informational,planning,fiscal,
community,political,and safety issues associated with complex incidents.
Sec.2-16-40.OEM Responsibilities.
OEM thall h •e the dtit;is responsible for coordinating to-eeerdinatepreparedness and management activity
related to DISASTERS and major EMERGENCIES within kjnincerporated[Weld County and shall,in conformity with -- Commented ERRS]:This coincides with state statute as
the rules and regulations provided hereinafter,perform the following: the County EM program covers all of the county.
11) Develop,revise,and exercise the Weld County Ceomprehensive Eemergency Management['plan and Commented[B86R5]:Agree.
its annexes in coordination with other municipalities and special districts.
12) Manage the EOC to provide a coordinated response by Weld County to DISASTERS disasters and other
EMERGENCIES.
(3) Coordinate and collaborate•he �' it ng n the
emergeney-inartageffientipeepeamin activities with municipal and private agencies'emergency - Commented[RR71:I think we need to reword this to
management programs. include"coordination and cooperation"with municipal
14) Sponsor and Bar -eetdeliver instruction and training efto Weld County personnel,-and privately emergency management programs.
ry
owned,or operated logistic support groups to secure unity,balance,and coordination in the Commented[BB8R7]:I think the verbs are proper as
emergency management program. "coordinate and cooperate."
Sec.2-16-4050.Weld County Emergency Operations Center activation and operation.
The Board of Weld County Commissioners directs and authorizes the DIRECTOR to activate the EOC during
EMERGENCIES or DISASTERS to assist with RESPONSE and RECOVERY efforts.Activation and operation of the EOC
will be in accordance with National Incident Management System principles.The DIRECTOR is authorized to utilize
engage appropriate-both Weld County and non46WeldCounty-external personnel as necessary to operate the EOC
to the level needed to support EMERGENCY,.RESPONSE and RECOVERY efforts.Resource ordering through the EOC
will follow EOC ordering procedures determined by the DIRECTOR.Resources ordered through the EOC must be
approved by the DIRECTOR,the Weld County-Director of Finance Officer and Administration,er-the Weld County
Controller or the Director of Administration,in coordination with the designated EOC Finance and Logistics Section
chiefsCoordinators.
Sec.2-16-60.Disaster and Emergency Declaration.
The DIRECTOR of OEM will inform and update the Board of Weld County Commissioners on the status of
EMERGENCIES and DISASTERS and,when needed,will recommend the Board of Weld County Commissioners
declare a local DISASTER or EMERGENCY.
Sec.2-16-6970.1COntraCtSI Commented[RR9]:We need to reference 2-1-40 and
make sure this section is updated as needed.
Upon the activation of the EOC,those contracts necessary for the support of EOC and incident command Commented[BB10R9]•See what I put in.
operations shall be approved by the DIRECTOR,the Weld Finance Officer and,the Weld County Controller or the
Director of Administration Commented[DB11]:Sec.5-4-80.-Expenditures not
requiring a procurement process-27.
only if they are within the limits of such contract approval authority delegated to him or her by resolution of the Emergency purchases when:
Board of County Commissioners,as ac dressedauthorized in Sec.5-4-80.[Contracts shall be approved and executed
pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in Sec.2-1-40.
Commented[BB12R11):I think"authorized"is a better
word to use.
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Sec.2-16-6080.Purchasing rules.
Upon the activation of the EOC,a-I-gall the-purchasing rules set forth in Chapter 5,Article IV,Section 10-of
this Code shall be stispewlei The DIRECTOR,the-Weld Finance Officer and,the Weld County Controller -- --Commented[DB13]:By changing this,we will meet the
or the Director of Administration requirements under Chapter 5,2 CFR,but still provide
Controller shall have the authority to approve any purchases that are necessary in order to continue EOC and flexibility to spend in emergency response as outlined in
incident command operations. sections 5-4-80 A.27 and 5-4-110
fCommented[B814R13]:Agree.
Sec.2-16-7090.Press releases.
All press releases concerning issues regarding EMERGENCIES or DISASTERS will be coordinated with the OEM
and the PIO.Inquiries for information about the RESPONSE to an EMERGENCY or DISASTER and the activation of
the EOC shall be referred to the PIO for response.
Sec.2-16-80100.Reassignment of duties upon EOC activation.
Upon EOC activation, the DIRECTOR may temporarily reassign any County personnel,
as a condition of employment,to facilitate the operation of the EOC and to support incident command operations.
Sec.2-16-99110.Emergency and DISASTER review and after actiewafter-action report.
Upon deactivation of the EOC after an EMERGENCY or DISASTER,the DIRECTOR shall be responsible for
reviewing the incident and submitting an after actionafter-action report to the Board of County Commissioners.rs
Sec.2-16-120.Adoption of 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with amendments.
Pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S.Section 24-33.5-1237(2)(a),the Board of Weld County Commissioners
hereby adopts the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code("the Code"),found at:
https://drive.google.com/filed/1bhSESWE9pei6MMsv52VeGtC WBKD7bVA/view
for the unincorporated area of Weld County not within fire district boundaries,with the followingkmendmentss: - - Commented(RR15]:Bruce made the recommendation to
add the new Wildland Fire Resiliency Code into the
a. Delete the entirety of Part 2 of Chapter 1. Emergency Management Code.
b. Delete the entirety of Appendix C.
Because the Board does not have rules and regulations or a cooperative agreement in place for the
enforcement of the Code in the unincorporated area of Weld County not within fire district boundaries,the Board
will request support from the State of Colorado Department of Public Safety.Division of Fire Prevention&Control
j"the Division"),to conduct inspections and enforce the Code in the area to which it applies,pursuant to the
Division's procedures set forth in C.R.S.Section 24-33.5-1213,as authorized by C.R.S.Section 24-33.5-1237(21(d).
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Date Set: Time:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION REQUEST
WORK SESSION TITLE: Code Changes, Emergency Management 2-16-10-110
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management DATE: Sept, 11,2025
PERSON REQUESTING: Roy Rudisill EXTENSION: 3990
Has your Commissioner Coordinator/BOCC Chair approved the work session?
® Yes, Commissioner Coordinator
❑ Yes, Commissioner Chair
Does this have Financial/Procurement or Human Resources/Administration impacts?
❑ Yes. Please see next question.
® No. Please move forward with WS request.
If yes, have you discussed the impacts with Cheryl Pattelli and Jill Scott?
❑ Yes. Please move forward with WS request.
® No. Please reach out to them prior to WS request.
Recommended length of time needed for discussion:
❑ 15 Minutes ® 30 Minutes ❑ Other (list time):
In addition to yourself and the board, please list who should attend: Jill Scott, Bruce
Barker, and David Burns,
Brief description of the issue: ❑ Informational only ® Action needed
Commissioners, attached is a recommended update to the County Code for Emergency
Management. David Burns and I have worked for several months researching and identifying best
practices for Emergency Management Programs. The purpose of these updates is to provide
clear direction of our roles and responsibilities as directed by the Board. Several additions are as
follows;
• Coordination of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
• Responsibilities under the Community Right to Know Act. (EPCRA)
• Designation as the Emergency Response Authority (DERA) for unincorporated Weld
(Hazmat)
• Authorization to order an Incident Management Team (IMT) during disasters.
• And adding the New State Wildland Fire Resilience Code.
These updates bring us in line with State statutes, best practices and what we do on a routine
basis. Some of the changes provide clarity and supports some of the changes to procurement
and contracts process.
We have worked with Bruce on the review of the amendments, and he has concurred with the
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recommended changes with a few edits.
I'm requesting the Board authorize us to add this to a Board's agenda to start the three-reading
process
Options for the board: Approve changes or make recommendation for edits to the Code.
Recommendation to the board: Approve request to update the County Code.
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