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As such, the following common preparedness responsibilities and basic measurement standards to insure a comparable level of readiness among all of the jurisdictions has been developed to include: a) Adopt an Emergency Operations Plan and Annexes,review and update no less than every three years b) Have a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, internally reviewed annually and provide updates as required, and approved by FEMA. (Currently no less than every five years) c) Participate in the Op Area Multi-Year Training/Exercise Planning d) Use NIMCAST to report Readiness (a self assessment tool from Homeland Security) e) Adopt use of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program � Participate in Meetings and activities including the Emergency Managers Association g) Participate in Training and Exercises h) Prepaze and maintain necessary plans and agreements to facilitate emergency sheltering Each member of the Council shall report on the Standards annually at the September meeting to ensure all efforts towards compliance are being made. 5.02 Training and Exercise-A Training and Exercise Plan is a means to establishing a standard of readiness and initiates a basic knowledge and capability skill set. Full participation by JPA Member Emergency Managers and other Op Area stakeholders is important to developing a multi-year training program. An annual planning workshop is facilitated to put the plan together and accommodates the needs of the stakeholders. Full commitment and participation by the JPA Member Agencies and participating partners will also be expected in the annual exercise, in some capacity, to ensure the preparedness level of our Operation Area. Further, Members agree to support the NIMS compliance of each of their jurisdictions. 5.03-Local Coordinator Responsibilities-As all Members have joined this Authority with a commitment to engage in local and regional cooperative planning, coordination and delivery of services. Each jurisdiction will provide local support of the emergency management effort through staff with primary or secondary responsibilities that will include but are not limited to the following: a) ManagemenbCoordination of the Local Emergency Operations Center(EOC)— (functional and support services) b) Provide liaison support to the Emergency Operations Center(EOC) Director or his/her designee in emergency or disaster situations. c) Participate with a Planning and Exercise Design Team as well as complete a 3-5 year Training and Exercise Program that is HSEEP compliant. d) Training various department personnel to establish and operate a department Operating Center(D.O.C.) e) Oversee the preparation and prepare and modify elements of the local Emergency Operations Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan to ensure compatibility with the Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan and Annexes. � Develop relationships with representatives of local departments, public and private support and relief agencies,business, educational, homeowners' and other groups regarding emergency services; prepare specialized plans designed to meet the needs of various sections of the community. g) Prepare and disseminate training materials to ensure effective response in a disaster situation; h) Develop, train and maintain a Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) system SMAOES December 2013 Page 9