The Emergency Support Function (ESF) annexes to the Emergency Operations Plan organize the applicable college positions, departments, and outside support agencies into groups according to their roles in strategic response to a campus emergency or disaster. Outside agencies may include: governmental, non-governmental, private sector, and other volunteer resources. The ESF annex provides basic information on available internal and external departments and agencies that might be needed for an incident that affects Dallas College. Each ESF has at least one lead position or department within the College that will lead the specific response, one or more supporting departments within the College that will provide response support, and one or more external supporting departments from the surrounding communities, and neighboring jurisdictions.
ESFs will normally be activated at the direction of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Director in response to activation level 3 or greater emergencies as outlined in the EOP. Designated department and agency resources may be requested to respond or recover from emergency incidents that affect the College. Normally, the response and recovery actions will be coordinated from the EOC as Incident or Unified Command will use the resources at the incident scene.
The primary position/department/office(s) will normally be responsible for coordinating specific requirements associated with the emergency support function. Support position/department/office(s) may be contacted to provide expertise and assistance, as needed. Finally, external departments/agencies may be needed if internal resources are overwhelmed or where College capabilities do not exist (such as emergency medical or fire services.) In all cases, prior memorandums of understanding, mutual aid agreements, or funding issues would need to be addressed prior to requesting assistance.
Purpose
The purpose of ESF 3 is to identify the internal and external departments responsible for Public Works and Engineering that may take place in an emergency. This ESF provides and coordinates resources (personnel, equipment, facilities, materials and supplies) to support Public Works and Engineering during an emergency or disaster.
Scope
Emergency Support Function 3:
- Dallas College does not have a Public Works and Engineering department; therefore, Dallas College will utilize College and Non-College vendors and contact municipality and county departments/agencies as needed.
- May be activated for any emergency involving engineering, construction, and other resources needed to rebuild infrastructure and public works.
- Coordinate the response to and recovery from a breach in infrastructure and public works.
- Execute emergency contract support for life-saving and life-sustaining services.
Situation
Dallas College is exposed to many hazards, all of which have the potential for disrupting the community, causing casualties, and damaging or destroying public or private property. Potential emergencies and disasters include both natural and human-caused incidents.
See the EOP Hazard Summary or the separately published College Hazard Analysis for the potential emergencies that may impact Dallas College.
Facilities owned and operated by the college will be maintained by college personnel. An external third-party company will be utilized when necessary.
Assumptions
The College makes the following planning assumptions:
- A breach in infrastructure may trigger shelter or evacuation requirements with little to no notice.
- College resources will be quickly overwhelmed.
- Communication systems may fail during a major incident.
- Backup systems will be available but may take time to activate.
- Shortfalls can be expected in both support personnel and equipment.
- Local, state, and federal assistance may not be immediately available.