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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 f. Interoperable Communications g . Vital Records and Databases h . Logistics and Administration i . Personnel Issues and Coordination j . Security k . Test , Training , and Exercise I . Program Management 7 . Develop a concept of operations for the COOP Plans which can : e Be maintained at a high level of readiness ; e Be capable of implementation both with and without warning ; e Be operational no later than 12 hours after activation ; e Maintain sustained operations for up to 30 days ; and , e Take maximum advantage of existing County infrastructures . 8 . Prepare COOP Plans which - assign responsibilities , establish procedures , and focus on the following objectives : e Ensure the safety of personnel and visitors ; e Provide for the ability to continue essential operations ; a Contain provisions for the protections of critical equipment , records , and other assets ; e Maintain efforts to minimize damage and losses ; e Contain provisions for an orderly response and recovery from any incident ; e Serve as a foundation for the continued survival of leadership ; and , e Assure compliance with legal and statutory requirements . 9 . Utilize a time- phase operational approach to include Activation , Alternate Operations , and Reconstitution and Termination . 25