County staff present updated emergency operations plan for board consideration
Summary
Staff presented a revised Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations Plan required by Virginia Code 44‑146.19 and recommended tabletop exercises with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management; the board reviewed the draft and discussion focused on exercises and activation procedures.
County staff presented a comprehensive revision of the Cumberland County Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations Plan on Feb. 10, noting that Virginia Code 44‑146.19 requires localities to review and revise their plans every four years. The administrator emphasized the document’s role as the county’s operational guide during declared emergencies and described its coverage of logistics, mitigation, financial support and recovery processes.
“Mister chairman, members of the board…this is our guide book for that,” said Mister Staley, urging future tabletop exercises coordinated with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to test the plan’s procedures. Staff recommended the board adopt the revised plan and follow up with simulated exercises; a vote or formal adoption record is not explicit in the provided transcript.
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