This document is a result of the collaborative efforts among the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and other county departments and agencies that have assigned emergency roles and responsibilities in disaster recovery. It incorporates comments and suggestions received from a variety of stakeholders and organizations that provide critical support during times of disaster.
This plan establishes roles and responsibilities during recovery operations, as well as a concept of operations for the county. It is intended to be used in conjunction with established operational procedures, plans, and protocols.
It fulfills Fairfax County’s commitment to maintain readiness capabilities for all phases of emergency management, including the capability to recover from disasters as part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).