The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is the master operations document for the City of Orlando in responding to all emergencies, as well as catastrophic, major, and minor disasters. The CEMP defines the responsibilities of all levels of Federal and State government, private, volunteer, non-governmental organizations and municipalities that make up the City of Orlando Emergency Management Team. Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, authorizes municipalities to enact a CEMP.

     The CEMP establishes the framework for an effective system to ensure that the City of Orlando Emergency Management Team is able to mobilize as a unified emergency organization, to safeguard the well-being of the City of Orlando residents and visitors.   The CEMP unites the efforts of these groups under the Emergency Support Function (ESF) format with a designated lead agency for a comprehensive approach to mitigation, planning, response and recovery from identified hazards. This organizational structure is compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and incorporates the principles set forth in the Incident Command System (ICS).

    The CEMP is structured to parallel State and Federal activities set forth in the “State of Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan” and the “National Response Framework,” and describes how State, Federal and other outside resources will be coordinated to supplement City resources and response.

     Adopt the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and authorize execution of the attached Resolution by the Mayor and City Clerk, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.