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City of Pleasanton <br />Emergency Operations Plan <br /> 23 June 2025 <br />• Initial Damage Estimates (IDE) summary that estimates the severity and extent of the damage <br />(Cal OES, Initial Damage Estimates Worksheet) <br />(FEMA, Preliminary Damage Assessment Guide, 2025) <br />Cal OES prepares a recommendation as to the action that should be taken by the Governor. If the action <br />recommends a Governor’s proclamation, Cal OES prepares the proclamation. <br />The Governor may also proclaim a State of Emergency without a local request if the safety of persons and <br />property in the State are threatened by conditions of extreme peril, or emergency conditions are beyond <br />the emergency response capacity and capabilities of local authorities. Local damage assessment <br />documentation and submission may be required for reimbursement. <br />5.3. State of War Emergency <br />In addition to a State of Emergency, the Governor can proclaim a State of War Emergency whenever the <br />State or the nation is attacked by an enemy of the United States, or upon receipt by the State of a warning <br />from the Federal Government Indicating that such an enemy attack is probable or imminent. The <br />provisions of the Governor granted under a State of War Emergency are the same as those granted under <br />a State of Emergency. <br />5.4. Presidential Declaration <br />Following the proclamation of a State of Emergency, the Cal OES Director may recommend that the <br />Governor request a Presidential Declaration of a major disaster under the authority of Public Law 93-288. <br />The Governor’s request to the President is submitted through FEMA. Supplementary justification data <br />may be required to accompany the State and Local Proclamations and Initial Damage Estimate. <br />6.0. P UBLIC I NFORMATION <br />During a major emergency, disaster, or significant event, providing accurate, timely, and coordinated <br />information to the public and media is essential to reduce confusion, inaccuracies, and duplication of <br />efforts. The EOC Public Information Officer (PIO) will oversee messaging during an EOC activation. If the <br />EOC is not activated, the City’s Communications Division will lead communication efforts in partnership <br />with the lead department. <br />6.1. Alerts and Notifications <br />During an emergency, the City will utilize various communication tools to inform the community about <br />potential or imminent dangers and the recommended protective actions. Notifications may be <br />coordinated with neighboring agencies and/or the County. Recognizing that some residents may have <br />limited access or functional needs, the City will strive to address communication in various forms. <br />Communication tools include but are not limited to: <br />• Social media <br />• City alert system (Alameda County Alert) <br />• City website <br />Page 227 of 264