Agenda Item #
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
06/26/2012
Agenda Report #
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Donated Goods and Volunteer Management Framework
INITIATED BY: Riley Land, Deputy Director, Emergency Management Div., CFEMS
Recommendation: Approval is requested to adopt the Donated Goods and Volunteer
Management Framework as a valid and recognized emergency plan for the Columbus
Consolidated Government, City of Columbus, GA.
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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