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. |