From:                                         Kathie Grant, Meade County Emergency Manager

Sent:                                           Monday, December 29, 2008 8:08 AM

To:                                               faith@faithsd.com; faithpd@faithsd.com

Subject:                                     Are these okay.

 

 

Deb and Hoss,

 Number 1 goal is the approval of the plan, (FEMA required).

 

See if these work for you.  I tried to describe it but yet, not tie you to tight to one project.

 

Kathie

 

Goal 2

Generators for Ambulance Building, Police Station, and Medical Clinic

Description

Because of Faith’s extreme rural location power outages occur several times a year.  In winter time power for critical facilities is necessary.   Without power to heat and power critical facilities medical supplies and equipment at the ambulance and medical clinic are damaged.  Inability to provide services occurs at each facility.

Priority

 

High

 

Hazard

All Hazards

Problem Statement

In the past Faith has lost power and medical supplies were damaged. Minor surgery was done by flash light.

Funding Sources

 

Medium

Responsible Jurisdiction

City of Faith

Target Completion Date

In next 5 years

Cost Benefit

At all the facilities it is a life safety issue to not be able to function.

 Because of the cost and size needed the ratio is 1 to 4.

 

Faith

 

Goal 3

Install a siren in the center of town and wireless system to sound siren.

Description

The City of Faith depends heavily on the siren system to alert first responders to fires and other emergencies.  The siren system also warns residents of an emergency or storm approaching.

Priority

 

High

 

Hazard

All Hazards

Problem Statement

The current siren does not reach the south side of Faith, because first responders and residents depend on the system to alert them this is a large concern.  There is no local radio or television stations.

Funding Sources

 

Medium

Responsible Jurisdiction

City of Faith

Target Completion Date

In next 5 years

Cost Benefit

The expense will be less then $ 30,000 and would potentially save lives.  Ration 1 to 8.