To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Donated Goods and Volunteer Management Framework

Initiator

Riley Land, Deputy Director, Emergency Management Div., CFEMS

Recommendation

It is recommended that Columbus City Council vote unanamously to resolve to \n \n adopt the Donated Goods and Volunteer Management Framework as a valid and \n \n recognized emergency plan for the Columbus Consolidated Government, City of \n \n Columbus, GA.

Approval

Pending

Background

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency with the encouragement of the Federal

Emergency Management Agency recommends to all local jurisdictions to prepare,

publish and adopt emergency plans so that local jurisdictions will be better

prepared to provide necessary emergency services and assistance to it's

citizens in the event of emergency or disaster.

Analysis

This plan provides for the efficient intake, inventory and re-distribution of

donated goods to the citizens of Columbus, GA in the event of a major emergency

or disaster. It further provides guidance on how to inprocess and deploy

volunteers toward necessary functions should volunteers present to

assist.during times of emergency or disaster.

Financial Considerations

There is no cost to the jurisdiction to adopt this plan.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

There are no projected costs to the City for the adoption of this plan nor for

the projected future.

Legal Considerations

This plan has been reviewed by the City Attorney.

Recommendations/ Actions

Place on Council agenda for a vote of resolution.

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