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implementation of operations during the four phases of emergency management are in compliance with: The Code of Federal Register - Title 44 Emergency Management and Assistance (CFR 44); relevant Circulars and Federal Statutes, in a manner consistent with provisions of the Federal Stafford Act • Chapter 215, Florida Statutes, pertaining to state financial matters and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, relating specifically to emergency management powers and responsibilities; and • The policies and directives detailed in the County CEMP ESF #7 (Resource Support) Guidelines. 5. The county Office of Management and Budget will make every effort to minimize the expense to the county by exploring all available local and state funding sources available in a post -disaster situation. VI. TRAINING, EXERCISE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS/EDUCATION For any Emergency Management program to be successful, training of individuals at all levels of government for their respective roles in the four phases of emergency management must be considered a high priority. This is especially important because of the relatively new concept of operations in the FRP. The ESF operational concept requires coordination at the federal, state and local levels of government to ensure that everyone involved in emergency activities is aware of their responsibilities when a disaster threatens or occurs. Also, it is important that each agency is knowledgeable of what other agencies can and cannot do under disaster conditions. To accomplish the goal of developing a well-trained cadre of responders around the state, the following strategic planning statements are offered: A. Training The Emergency Management Director will assign either the Emergency Management Coordinator or Radiological Analyst as the individual responsible for establishing and monitoring all Emergency Management training programs and exercises for which the county is responsible. The person assigned this task, in consultation with the Emergency Management Director, will establish and maintain an exercise schedule in a manner required by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. All appropriate county and municipal agency personnel, volunteer agency representatives and designated members from the private sector will be trained in the implementation of RRT and RIAT SDP's, to include guidance for the completion and disposition of financial reports. Emergency Management training will include that required to keep all levels of local government at an acceptable level of readiness to respond to any Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 109