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September 19, 2024 12 ANNEX A – COMMON TERMINOLOGY A.01 Terminology Defined Not all vocabulary of technical terms listed in the Agreement is used in the Agreement. In part, the terms are included as a resource to further clarify terminology utilized in documentation, field operations and/or applicable subject matter. A.02 All-Hazards: The consideration of the full spectrum of emergencies (natural, technological, or human-caused incidents) that calls for action to protect life, property, and environment. The advantages of adopting an all-hazards approach to prepare for and respond to disasters include comprehensive planning, resource flexibility, coordination among agencies, training, and community engagement to effectively control different types of disasters to reduce or eliminate duplication of effort and cost. A.03 California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): State-level organization that functions as the central command center during major emergencies and disasters in California. Cal OES oversees the response, direction, and coordination of state and federal resources, as well as mutual aid assets, to support diverse communities in the state. A.04 Catastrophe: Any incident, natural or human-caused, with consequences of high rates of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, and/or government functions. A catastrophic event could result in sustained impacts over a prolonged period, exceed resources normally available in the impacted area, and significantly interrupt governmental operations and emergency services to such an extent that national security could be threatened. A.05 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Community-level organizations of volunteer emergency workers who can provide immediate assistance to supplement the efforts of professional responders in the event of a major disaster. CERT programs train volunteers in disaster preparedness and basic disaster response skills during disaster situations so professional responders can prioritize and allocate resources to more complex tasks. Local CERT programs are supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as well as the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). A.06 Command: The act or directing and or controlling by virtue of explicit legal, agency or delegated authority. The term “Command” may also refer to the Incident Commander. A.07 Emergency: Any incident, natural, technological, or human-caused, that requires responsive action to protect life, property, and environment. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), an emergency means any occasion or instance for which, in the determination of the President, federal assistance is needed to supplement state and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United States. ATTY/AGR.2024.233/SMC Operational Area Emergency Services Organization (Second Revised & Restated Joint Exercise of Powers) (REV: 12-11-24 MI) (Page 12 of 15) ATTY/RESO.0093/CC RESO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING TO EXECUTE THE SECOND REVISED AND RESTATED JPA (ESC) - EXHIBIT A REV: 12-19-24 MI Page 12 of 15