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Cumberland Board adopts updated Emergency Operations and Continuity plans required by state code
Summary
Cumberland County adopted a revised Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan on Feb. 10, 2026, in accordance with Va. Code § 44-146.19, with the document taking effect immediately.
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an updated County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations Plan on Feb. 10, 2026.
The resolution cites Va. Code § 44-146.19, which requires each locality to review and revise its emergency operations plan every four years; the county’s plan had last been reviewed on Feb. 9, 2021. The resolution states the revised plan was submitted to the Board for consideration and that it takes effect immediately upon adoption.
Supervisor Robert Saunders moved to adopt the plan and Supervisor Eurika Tyree seconded; the motion carried unanimously. The adoption directs staff to implement the updated EOP and to follow any reporting or documentation requirements tied to state code.
