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04 / 16 / 2003 13 : 17 5617705017 NATHAN MCCOLLUM PAGE 26 c . Provide a means of information coordination to the County government to ensure uninterrupted communication within the Internal organization of the County and externally to all identified critical customers . d . Provide timely direction , control , and coordination to the County leadership and other critical customers before , during , and after an event or upon notification of a credible threat . e . Establish and enact time -phased implementation procedures to activate various components of the Plan to provide sufficient operational capabilities relative to the event or threat thereof for the County . f . Facilitate the return of County government to normal operating conditions as soon as practical based on circumstances and the threat environment. g . Ensure that the County's COOP Plan is viable and operational , and that it remains compatible with Florida 's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan . 6 . Utilize essential elements of viability to ensure a baseline of preparedness across the full range of potential emergencies . The Plans shall address the following elements : a . Plans and procedures b . Mission essential functions c . Delegations of Authority d . Orders of Succession e . Alternate Facilities u Interoperable Communications g . Vital Records and Databases h . Logistics and Administration i . Personnel Issues and Coordination j . Security k . Test, Training , and Exercise 1 . Program Management 7 , Develop a concept of operations for the COOP Plans which can : • Be maintained at a high level of readiness; • Be capable of implementation both with and without warning; • Be operational no later than 12 hours after activation ; • Maintain sustained operations for up to 30 days ; and , • Take maximum advantage of existing County infrastructures . 8 . Prepare COOP Plans which- assign responsibilities , establish procedures , and focus on the following objectives : • Ensure the safety of personnel and visitors ; • Providc: for the ability to continue essential operations ; • Contain provisions for the protections of critical equipment , records , and other assets ; • Maintain efforts to minimize damage and losses ; • Contain provisions for an orderly response and recovery from any incident ; • Serve as a foundation for the continued survival of leadership; and , • Assure compliance with legal and statutory requirements . 9 . Utilize a time- phase operational approach to include Activation , Alternate Operations , and Reconstitution and Termination . 25