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III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS <br /> A. LEVELS OF DISASTER <br /> Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, requires each county to develop and maintain <br /> a County Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). This CEMP must contain <br /> provisions to ensure that the county is prepared for minor, major, and <br /> catastrophic disasters. Therefore, a resolution was passed by the Indian <br /> River County Board of County Commissioners adopting this county's CEMP. <br /> A signed copy of the resolution can be found as a preface to this document. <br /> 1. Minor Disaster <br /> Any disaster that is likely to be within the response capabilities of local <br /> government and results in only minimal need for state or federal <br /> assistance. <br /> In accordance with this CEMP, this definition translates into a Level III <br /> or Level 11 activation of the EOC. <br /> 2. Major Disaster <br /> Any disaster that will likely exceed local capabilities and require a <br /> broad range of state and federal assistance. <br /> In accordance with this CEMP, this definition translates into a Level 11 <br /> or Level I activation of the EOC. The SEOC will be notified, and <br /> potential state assistance will be coordinated. <br /> 3. 'Catastrophic Disaster <br /> Any disaster that will require massive state and federal assistance, <br /> including immediate military involvement. <br /> In accordance with this CEMP, this definition translates into a Level I <br /> activation of the EOC. The SEOC will be notified and may be <br /> requested to pre-deploy to the EOC; potential federal assistance will <br /> involve response as well as recovery needs. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 98 <br />