ANNEX H

RESOURCES AND TRANSPORTATION

I. PURPOSE

A. Resources. To determine the local extent of essential supplies such as food, water, shelter, beds
    and bedding, heating fuels, clothing and vehicle fuels; and to coordinate their procurement,
    storage, control and allocation in the event of a disaster.   B. Transportation. To delineate various types of ground transportation available within the county
    and establish procedures for its effective use in a disaster. II. SITUATION A. Food. Major retail grocery stores maintain less than a four-week supply of total foodstuffs at
    normal rates of purchase. The supply of perishables is far less, and without resupply many popular
    foods would be gone well before less popular foods. Food supply at convenience stores averages
    less than 10 days.   B. Water. The normal water supply is adequate to support all residents and evacuees. Disruption of
    the water extraction or distribution systems will result in shortages. There is limited bottled water
    available, but a major disruption of the supply will require use of water trailers. There are several
    surface reservoirs with ample supplies of non-potable water.   C. Shelter. There are a number of large capacity facilities such as school gymnasiums which can be
    used to shelter people during a localized disaster. The Red Cross has identified several schools
    as primary shelters. None of the identified shelters have backup power capabilities.   D. Beds/Bedding. Other than those in motel rooms, there is very limited availability of beds and
    bedding. Small numbers of beds and blankets are available from local furniture and department
    stores. The local Red Cross has no stock of beds or bedding.
    E. Heating Fuels. A disaster may disrupt gas and electrical distribution systems leaving large areas
        without fuel for furnaces or power for blowers.  Shortages of propane could impact some facilities
        and homes.
       
    F. Clothing. There is no local stock of clothing, other than that in retail stores.

    G. Over-the-Counter Medicine. The supply of over-the- counter drugs available in drug stores and
        retail grocery stores is sufficient for a two week period unless a large number of evacuees are
        sent to the county. Medicines are addressed in the Health and Medical Annex, Annex F.

H. Transportation. There is adequate private transport available in the county. The public school
    busses are all on contract. No school bus can be used during a disaster situation unless written
    agreements are in effect. Other public vehicles may be used in localized evacuations, flooding,
    etc. Local bussing, trucking, and rental companies may have vehicles available in time of an
    emergency.   I. Vehicle Fuels. Severe shortages may be caused by distribution problems. Electrical outages may
   result in inaccessible in-ground fuel storage reserves. Limited above-ground storage exists at
   public works facilities. III. ASSUMPTIONS A. Panic buying and hoarding in anticipation of a major disaster may require County Commission
    and City Councils to set rationing or sales restrictions.   B. An abundance of care and feeding space exists. The American Red Cross will normally establish
    shelter facilities.   C. Transportation resources would be needed most in addressing the needs of the handicapped,
    elderly and disabled for evacuation or relocation. IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. The Resources and Transportation Coordinator constantly assesses the potential need and
    availability of transportation and resources, coordinates actions to correct anticipated shortages,
    and informs the EOC of any anticipated major deficiencies requiring ordinance action (rationing,
    purchase limitations, etc.).
    B. Maximum use will be made of publicly owned vehicles to meet transportation needs.
C. When additional resources are required, the Resources and Transportation Coordinator obtains
    those from adjoining jurisdictions if possible. V. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. A Resources and Transportation Coordinator (RTC) will be designated by each jurisdiction to
    perform the duties and manage the responsibilities outlined herein.   B. The RTC will keep a list of multi-purpose and special purpose vehicles for use in an evacuation.   C. Coordination with contract school bus owners will establish guidelines for the types and scope of
    emergencies for which school buses will be made available to the EOC for disaster transportation
    use.   D. The RTC will immediately notify the American Red Cross of anticipated shelter needs if
    evacuation of an area appears necessary.   E. The establishment of curfews, rationing, sales limits, closing of businesses, commandeering of
    vehicles and facilities, etc., will be attempted through voluntary compliance. If ordinance action is
    necessary to enforce compliance, all appropriate jurisdictions must pass the ordinance for it to be
    effective.   F. If civil disturbances are anticipated, industries and businesses storing explosives and liquid fuels
    must be warned by the RTC to secure and protect their supplies. If commissions and councils wish
    to stop or limit sales of such materials, and voluntary compliance cannot be obtained, each
    jurisdiction must pass an ordinance.   G. The RTC will maintain a list of those public and privately owned water tank trucks, water trailers
    and other resources for hauling potable and non-potable water, which may be used in the event of
    a water system failure.   H. The RTC will set up arrangements for priority emergency equipment repair with local companies. VI. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS All materials, overtime, transportation, etc. used in support of a disaster must be itemized in accordance with the State of New Mexico Disaster Assistance Program Local Government Handbook if State Disaster Assistance Program funds are requested. VII. PLAN MAINTENANCE AND DISTRIBUTION A. Responsibility for maintaining and updating this annex rests with the jurisdiction's Resources and
    Transportation Coordinator.   B. This annex will be updated as necessary and reviewed at least annually.   C. This annex will be exercised in accordance with the exercises schedule as presented in the
    preparedness section of this document.