County reviews Emergency Operations Plan update and consultant bid; hazmat trailer and training planned

Daggett County emergency management staff told the commission they are pursuing a county‑specific update to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) after finding the current plan relies in part on materials prepared for another county and lacks locally tailored fire and annexation details.

A consultant proposal from Matt Stanley of Wit Partners outlined a county‑specific product that would use a departmental model (ISM) compatible with recent state guidance and FEMA recognition. The consultant quoted a total of $48,800 with phased payments (20% down and 25% each quarter) and up to nine on‑site meetings and tabletop exercises to ensure the plan is operational. Staff said the project would likely be funded by an SHSP grant if awarded (award timing discussed in the meeting) and suggested the Community Impact Board (CIB) could be a secondary funding route; commissioners requested a third bid before committing county funds.

Separately, staff reported the county will receive a hazmat/decontamination trailer from prior grant funding and that two county personnel are entering a 60‑hour hazmat course provided by the state at no cost. Staff emphasized the county's strategy of pairing equipment with trained personnel to keep regional assets housed and usable locally. Commissioners agreed the proposal addresses an important public‑safety need but asked staff to confirm funding sources and procurement steps before moving forward.