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EOC Operations Public Works Operations Section Checklist: Debris Clearance/Utility Restoration llntnetliate Cottcertts Report to the Emergency Operations Center or sent a representative. Obtain an initial briefing from Incident Command. Prepare an initial report to the Emergency Manager. Assess if a 24hr/day and/or extended operation is needed. Make staffing assessments consider mutual aid. [] Contact and coordinate with private sector utilities on shutdown and service restoration. Manage all public works resources and direct public works operations - Debris removal - Assist in search and rescue efforts if requested - Conduct damage assessment and documentation of damage to public infrastructure. - Provide emergency generators, fi~el, lighting, etc., to support emergency responders at the incident scene and EOC [] Coordinate with contractors for use of private sector resources in public works response operations. [] Periodically brief EM on status of public works operations. [] Assign public works staff to the Incident Command to act as a liaison between public works operations and emergency operations. [] Identify hazardous areas that crews will not be able to pass through. Work with police/fire representatives to determine need for barricades at incident site and traffic signs/signal changes for re-routing traffic and safety. Assess need for heavy equipment support for rescue operations. [] For large-scale utility disruption, designate a liaison to the utility companies. This person should keep you and the PIO informed on time estimates for utility restoration. rn If debris is blocking streets over a widespread area, work with the "Field Incident Commander" to develop priority routes to be cleared. 48