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The Denton Civil Defense Council, composed
of the undersigned County Judge, City Mayor, and
City Manager, hereby approves the attached Civil
Defense Emergency Operations Plan In Its entirety,
and declares same ready for implementation,
January 1, 1975.
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County court, Denton, Texa':i
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City of Denton, Texas
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Daefense, Denton, Texas
CIVIL DE--- EN-
EMERGENCY Op~ EhgTIpN ptiN
I. SITUATION
A. SITUATION
The City-County of Denton has capabilities wht
if effectively used in event of a n~ ch,
the United States or a natural disaster attect"ini.. Denton,
would maximize the preservation of tits and
Those capabilities o include fallout protection eproperty,
xisting
in larger structures and home basements; the ng
equipments manpower,
and skills of Denton City-County forcos, 0!
the medical, health and allied professions
other and of.
governmental and non-governmental profeasio'ns
and groups; and knowledge of survival actions
~ by the population. possessed
The objective of the Denton Civil
Defense program is to ensure effective use o
capabilities should a disaster of these
affect Denton. Should
a period of increased international tension precede a
Huelear attack upon the
United States, these capabilities
could be further increased by actions taken
ernment or the Cit by the gov-
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7 F' 7F' b < t13, ASSUMPTIONS
The calculated initiation of nuclear war
by any present nuclear power is considered unlikely.
Nevertheless, general war could occur through accl-
d.ent, miscalculation, or irrational act, or the un-
planned escalation of a limited war, as well as by a
deliberate act,
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or weeks of 'increased international tension, In such
a period, the governments of Denton City-County would
take actijns to maximize the preservation (if life and
property, However, it to also possible that Denton
would have 16 minutes or lose warning of nuclear
attack,
3, It is not possible to predict the specific
objectives of a nuclear attack upon the United States,
or to be sure in advance that any specific hazards
would or would not occur at any specific local area,
In the event of enemy attack, Denton would not be a
target but the nearest target would be Dallas/Vort
Worth, which would probably eliminate the possibility
of struettiral and fire damage, but there would be the
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problem of radiation fallout. If the United States
were attacked the
governments of Denton City-County
would take actions to maximize the preservation of
life and property,
4. There are two universities and three high
schools located in the City of Denton with an enroll-
ment in excess of 20,000 students, almost equal to
the population of the city, There exist subversl,ve
elements in all schools that have goals of destroying
the University and the local and federal governments;
It has been demonstrated in recent years that civil
disorders frequently develop to such
proportions that
they exceed the capabilf ties of municipal polieR and
resources to control. This necessitates pleasing in
and coordinating operations with other forces brought
in to back up municipal forces.
6. Tornadoes or other 'disasters could affect
Denton City-County, in which case the governments of
Denton City-County would take actions to maximize the
preservation of life and property. Tornadocs will
occur mostly in the months of April, May, and June,
but can occur at any time,
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Ire MISSION
tOO maxtraize survival and preservation of life and
property in Denton City-Cottntq, In event of nuclear
attack upon the United Statea cr natural disaster af,.
fecting the City-County, by ranking maximum use of
available fallout protection, rr,anpower, equipment, and
other resources,
A. The Denton Civil `Defetise Emergen'oY Operations
Flag consists of this basic pI1tn, plus parts A
and n ' B, C.
a which cover emergency operations and missions
as follows:
Part A Increased Readiness Operations
includes actions to develop increased
rapabillties fot, citizen, survival and for
emergency aperatione, should a period of
increased international tension occur,
Pa:"t B Shelter Operations
Includes actions to warn the l
population,
assist then, to move to shelter, sustain
them in shelter, and release them from
shelter when weapon-caueed fires (if any)
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are out and ittllout no long6i" constitutes
a substantial hazard.
Part C Emergency Control and Use of
Resources
Includes actions to secure and control the
County's resources and use and distribute
them throughout the County to the benefit
of the mks jortty as determined by the ex-
Asting govv nino, body#
Part D Natural Disaster Operations
Inicludes actions to preserve • life and
property in case of natural disaster,
III. CONCEPTS OF OPERATION
A, GENERAL
to T1+, Mayor and the County Judge have pri-
mary responsiIbility for action required to cope with
disasters within their jurisdiction. The Director of
Civil Defense is responsible to the head of the County
Rnd the City governments for all civil defense activi-
ties within his area, He will dir-3et the employment
of Civil Defense forces and co-ordinate tho emergency
employment of City and County resources, Including
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the activities of City and County personnel who are,
by virtue of their employment, avallab.e for Ci•ill
Defenso Mity in time of, emergency.
} . Tho City and County a+ Denton organiza-
tional structure will remain normal during emergency
situations. Extra functions will be added for most.
departments and volunteer forces will be aotivated
as needed.
3. It is imperative that all personnel be
trained to proficiency in their emergency duties and
be thoroughly familiar with their specific departmental
plan, See Organizational Chart for Ems eneies,
Figure #i.
4. If the emergency situation involves only
the City, the County officials and department heads
may not be
y Envoly 3d. It the emergency situation in-
volves only the County, the City r,!ficials and depart-
ment heads may not be involved, Sve Chants for Line
of Succession:
City of Denton, Figure #2 '
Donton County, Figure #3
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DENTON CITY-COUNTY EMERGENCY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Civil Defense and Disaster Control Council
County Commissioners County Judge City Mayor City Co•mcll
Chester Sparks Dan Trammell William N. Neu Tom Jester "mml I Edd Elbert L. A, Nelson
C. p, Salmon Morris Kibler
Bill Switzer Terrll! Ktn It
District Attorney City Attorney
John Lawhon -
Director of Civil Defense and Disaster Control
Texas D, I D81-Deputy Jim White Natioraal Director of Civil Defense & Disaster Control
John Maxwell
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County Departments Red Coss Salva y p
sheriff 1S~ile Barnes Police Wayne Autrey
Auditor eriff ;;iley Bailey s Fire Jack Gontry
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Road Crews Commissioners Utilities Doug nlaekburn
Welfare Hatlie Schmitz Public Works Jack Owen
Health llept, Finance Bill Bryant
Engineering Jimmie Jones
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For Both City and County Jointly
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ORGANIZATION CHART
FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
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CITY MANAGER
Assistant City Manager
Civil Defenso Director
Dept. of Health Fire City community LPDub of [R'Socroatl arka Public Police
Finance Dept Secretary Developmnt ic Utilities o n Works
F-s"41Water & Seperintendent Superintendent
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CITY OF DENTON
CITY GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY LINE OF SUCCESSION
MAYOR WILLIAM N. NEU
MAYOR PRO TEM THOMAS D. JESTER
COUNCILMAN MORRIS KIBLER
COUNCILMAN L, A. NELSON
COUNCILMAN TERRILL KING, III
CITY MANAGER JIM WHITE
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR JOHN MAXWELL
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGED JACK OWEN
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY
LINE OF SUCCESSION
COUNTY JUDGE DAN `TRAMMELL
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PRECINCT #t CHESTER SPARKS
PRECINCT #2 EDD ELBERT
PRECINCT #3 C. R. SALMON
PRECINCT #4 BILL SWITZER
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR JIM WHITE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR JOHN MAXWELL
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6. Occasions which will be considered emer-
gency situations, but will only be declared as such
by the County Judge, City Mayor, City Manager, or
Civil Defense Director, are;
a. Tornado
b. Flood
c.- Blackout (complete Olectrica'I power
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failure)
d. Enemy Attack
e. Riot
f. Aircraft down in a populated area
g. Major fire
h. Toxic fumes from damaged chemical
carriers
i. Any other calamity of such magni-
tude as to require this procedure
to be placed into operation.
B. OTHER AGENCIES
1. The Am_ orican Red Crosrj
Under Public Law 4, the American Red
Cross has been specifically chartor&d by Congress for
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the relief of persons suffering from disaster, and Is
responsible for;
a. Emergency assistance for disaster
sufferers on a mass care basis,
b, Emergency services on an individual
family basis,
co Rehabilitation of families and Indi-
viduals,
2, Military A,gsistance
Support by military units may be requested
through State Civil Defense Area 1,A. Military asstst-
tnce will complement and not be a substitute for City
participation in emergency operations, Military forces,
if made avatxable, will 'remain at all times under mili-
tary command, but will support and assist City forces,
and may receive from the Mayor or his designated re-
presentatives mission type requests, to include objec-
tives, priorities, and other information necessary to
accomplish missions in Denton,
3. Civil Government Forces
a. Support by civil government forces may
be made available from surrounding jurisdictions,
through other cities, counties, and the state,
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b. Denton forces may be sent to assist
'other jurisdictions in the post-shelter period, if the
City does not suffer blast or fire daniage.
4. Federal Aid in Major Disaster
In case of a major disaster, a request for
Federal aid under provisions of Public Law 91608 may
be submitted through the State Civil Defense Director.
8. Region V. DCPA
The Defense Civil P. eparedness Agency,
Region V, will coordinate all actionz of`' the family of
Federal agencies. See Channels of Assistance, Figure
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IV. EXECUTION
A. RECEIVE AND DISSEMINATE
1. W,_arnin,~.of Attack or Disaster
Upon receipt of warning that a definite
threat or emergency exists, such as nuclear attack,
and in the case of tornadoes and floods, the Denton
City-County Civil Defense Director through his organt-
Y ation wil 1 take the, necessary steps to accomplish
the following;
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a. Arrange conference with the head of the
County government and the Mayor to determine whether
or not an evacuation of any portion of the area will
be ordered,
b. If an evacuation is to be ordered,
coordinate and cooperate with City and community civil
defense directors in the designation of the 'destination
and evacuation routes thereto and assignment of the
transportation required to effe'et the evacuation and
impart this information to the 'Sheriff, the local oom"
mander of the State Police or Highway Patrol, . and the
Chiefs of Police concerned. These law enforcoinant
agencies are responsible for the evacuation movement
of the population from the threatened or disaster area.
c. Immediately notify Civil Defense Diroc-
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tors in the areas concerned of move to their areas and
request aid in handling traffic and in arranging for the
rect•ption and care of the evacuees,
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d. Coordinate the dissemination of warning
by the Sheriff's department, City Police, radio-and
television stations, and any other agencies with warn.
ing capabilities,
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e. Alert all Civil Emergency agencies In
the country, supplying all available information that will
provide for a state of preparedness.
f. Alert All Civil Defense Service agencies
and request that they report to tho Emergency Operation
Center at a designated time for instructions. Follow-
ing thigi; meeting, each (service agency director will
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dike'et r the eniploytnent of his service to comply with the
instructions he has received and to perform the task
assigned to his service,
g Arrange for 24 hour operation of EOC.
h. Arrange for 24 hour Communications
with ;state and other City and County Civil Defense
Directors.
1. Establish and maintain liaison with the
chairman of the local Red Cross chapter and insure
that this official is kept informed of the situation. If
evacuation of a portion of the county or area becomes
necessary, or relocation of the population is to be made,
alert the ARC Chairman of the decision in order that
arrangements may be made for housing, feeding, cloth-
ing, and registration of evacuees.
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Distrib%te information from the Civil
Defense Council to the public to guide individuals in
preparing to cope with disaster, such as securing
movabl: property, drawing and storing water, and in-
suring the avatlability of flashlights, extra batterieo,
and a supply of food for shelters.
ke Take necessary stops to tmiure auxt-
liary` povior 'equipment yfor hospitals` and 0omn bnic'ations
facilities and locate so that`s tt will not be flooded out
or damaged.
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1. Diroct'theformation of reconnainanoe
teams and lsssue Instructions for their omployrhent when
the situation permits,
m. If warning time permits, arrange
I meeting of Advisory Council, representatives of public
utilities, industry, lncal and county government, news
media, chamber o' commerce, Red Cross Chairman, paid
brief them of situation and actions taken or to be taken,
n. Submit an initial report of situation
to State Civil Defense Director as to action and situa-
tion and thereafter, periodic reports at 0800 ,ours and
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2000 hours for the proceeding 12 hours during the
emergency. Also notify the other Civil Defense Dire c
tors concerned as to situation, etc.
o. Issue instructions from the Civil
Defense Council to the public designed to prevent
interference with disaster operations by sightseeing
activities.
p. Consult with'Shertfi' and Police Chief
concerning the establishment by law enforcement of
cheek-points and road flocks to close the devastated
area to non-essential traffic and personnel,
q. Request through State Civil Defense
the resources required to combat the disaster that
are not available locally.
r. If the immediate area is not'ser-
iously affected by the disaster, and aid is requested,
the Civil Defense Director will direct the formation
of mobile support teams to render such assistance.
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2, Attack Without Warning
Upon receipt of notification that an attack
has occurred without warning, such as a nuclear attack,
or in the case of tornadoes, fires, explosions, or other
disaster incidents, the Denton City-County Civil De-
fence Director will take steps to accomplish the ifol-
towing
a, Immediately contact the State Civil
Defense office and obtain an estimate of the situatlota,
and 0.180 obtain information from the State Police,
Sheriff, and City Police, or other reliable sources,
If unable to contact these Individuals, he will proceed
to the scene or send his assistant director,
b, If estimate develops that assistance
is required, the Director will direct the mobilization
and dispatch to the scene of appropriate Civil Defense
units and equipment, Including the necessary mobil
communications to set up a net-control,
ce Inform the Red Cross chairman and
coordinato activities,
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. Inform heady of City or County govern.
mF,nt of actions taken.
e. Submit initial r0port to State Civil
Defense and thereafter at 0800 and 2000 hours.
fe Activate EOC and maintain operational
around the clock. See Annex #B,
B. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CIVIL DEFENSE
SERVICES
To insure the success of th%e mis.aton, tasks
are assigned to Civil Defense Ser"',fees as ,follows:
as Police and Sheriff Department
Police and Sheriff departm,ints are responsible
for:
i. Maintenance of law and order.
2. Control of traffic.
Protection of vital installations.
4. Controlling and limiting access to
scene of disaster,
6. RADEF monitoring for personnel
protection and for reporting,
8. Rescue operations.
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b. Fire Department
Fire Departments are responsible for:
I. Containing or extinguishing fires.
2. Rescue operations.
3. Assisting Police in traffic control
if not engaged in firefighting.
4. RADEF monitoring for ;personnel
protection and for reporting,
c. Public Works Department and
County Commissioners
Public Works Department and County Com-
missioners are responsible for:
1. Debris clearance,
2. Decontamination assistance.
S. Refuse disposal.
4. RADEF monitoring for personnel
protection and for reporting.
6. Control of construction.
6. Operation of a salvage depot.
d. Department of Public Utilities
Departmont of Public Utilities is respon-
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sibte for:
1. Maintaining electric, waiter, and
sewer service to the City and County.
2, Evaluating damage to public utilities
and reporting to EOC,
9. Debris clearance.
C RADETi monitoring for personnel
protection and for reporting,
e health Department and
Parks and Recreation
Health D`epartmont and Parks and Recreati7n
are responsible for:
I. Emergency Medical Care centers.
2, Emergency hospital treatment.
8, Medical support to shelterees,
4. Health advisorieo,
C. Supply and use of medical and health
itoms,
8. Emergency interment operations,
7. RADEF monitoring for personnel pro-
tection and of food and water supplies,
8, Insect and rodent control.
9, Inoculations for prevention of disease,
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f. Department of Public Welfare
The Department of Public Welfare is respon-
sible for:
1. Support of shelter managers.
Z. Emergency social services,
9. Emergency lodging.
4. Emergency feeding.
5. Emergency clothing,
8. Emergency registration and listilig
of injured and deceased.
Coordinating religious services,
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8. Coardinatin private welfare groups,
g. City Director of Finance and
County huaitor
The City Director of Finance, and the County
Auditor are responsible for:
I* Organization and operation of all
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economic stabilization activities
within the City and County,
h. private Individuals, Nenciee„ or Companies
w By agreement, the following private individuals,
agencies, or companies will perform emergency
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functions for the City and County of Denton,
with responsibilities as outlined in the appro-
priate annexes:
1. General- Telephone Company.
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2. Lone Star Gas Company.
S. American Red Bross.
4. Salvation Army.
5. RACES.
8. National Guard.
7. County Welfare Department,
8. KI)NT Radio Station,
D. Highway Patrol.
10. Highway Department,
11. Citizens Band Radio
is State Office 6f Employment and Security
The State Office of Employment and Security
is responsible for Manpower, as set out in
Part C of this Plan,
V. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
A. RECEIPT OF'- MESSAGE
Is. On receipt of a warning message of an
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existing or impending emergoney from an
authoritative source, the Police Department
or party receiving the Information will notify
the Director of Cavil Defense, or his de-
signated representative:
John G. Maxwell, Director of Civil
Defense
Office Phones 882-7324 `
Alfbrnate: 382-9801, Ext. 278
Home Phones 3P2-8830
2. Notification of Key Personnel
The Director of Civil Defense will notify
the following as necessary;
County Judge
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City Mayor
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
3. Activation of HOC
• On the direction from the City Manager;
the Director of Civil Defense will activate
the HOC and contact the necessary personnel,
See Annex PA,
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