2020 03 13 - Declaration of Local Disaster - COVID 19BMTOWN
City Council
CITY OF BAYTOWN
BRANDON CAPETTLLO, MAYOR
Laura Alvarado
District 1
Chris Presley
District 2
Charles Johnson
District 3
Heather Betancourth
District 4
Robert Hoskins
District 5
Dave Himsel
District 6
City Manager
Rick L. Davis
2401 Market Street • P.O. Box 424
Baytown, Texas 77522-0424
(281) 420-6550 • (281) 420-7176 Fax
DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Baytown, Texas, could be facing the
spread of a pandemic flu outbreak or other health emergency resulting from COVID-19
(novel coronavirus); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Baytown, Texas, has determined that
extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect
its citizens from a public health threat; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
That a local state of disaster is hereby declared for the City of Baytown, Texas,
pursuant to §418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code.
2. Pursuant to §418.018(b) of the Texas Government Code, the state of disaster shall
continue for a period of not more than seven (7) days from the date of this
declaration unless continued or renewed by the City Council of the City of
Baytown.
Pursuant to §418.018(c) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local
state of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed
promptly with the City Clerk.
4. Pursuant to §418.018(d) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local
state of disaster activates the City Emergency Management Plan.
That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
ORDERED this the �"day of 2020.
City of Baytown, Texas
A TEST:
ANGELA AtKSON, Deputy City Clerk
Together We Emrich Lines and Build Community
www.baytown.org
OEM Meeting: Friday, March 13, 2020
Situation:
• Lee College — no student classes next week
• GCCISD extending spring break
• COB suspending senior activities
• Area groceries — exceptional activity
• Area mayors/County declaration
Actions:
• Suspend unnecessary indoor gatherings, i.e. seniors
• Postpone State of the City Address indefinitely until we can plan appropriately
• Continue with Arts & Eats (P&R) — outdoor event
• Law enforcement correlation w/retail — more presence, calming
• Discussed bringing in local EMS Director for advice/consult (Fire)
• Governor has another call today at 11:50am. Wait on that call before issuing any local
declaration.
Comments:
• Media not helping; hurting at this time. Need a unified statement from Harris County/Mayors
calming people, stop hoarding, etc.
• PD, so far, not seeing an increase in disturbance calls for fighting, shoplifting, etc.
• People stocking up on supplies, like flood scenarios across the country — not just Baytown
• Still dealing with normal cough, colds, allergies — see your doctor— not everything is coronavirus
• If people think they have symptoms, what do they do? Are screening pods opening?
• Calls to dispatch, police and fire, have people come outside in open air — get out of confined
places
• 18 cases in the Houston -area; 12 of which were on the same cruise Z 3
Messaging:
• Instill a sense of calm and reason
• Define a declaration — what is it, what does it do
Avoid unnecessary indoor gatherings (> 250)
— • Area grocery stores are not intending to close; don't hoard, limit purchases
is Mayor video message; social media; swiftreach — push how to enroll on swiftreach
• Some City program changes, but essential services/operations will continue as normal
• We remain engaged — elected officials; city management; all levels
• Remind we have no cases in Baytown
• All of our efforts are aimed at slowing the spread
• We will continue to push information; keeping everyone informed
State of Texas Call with Governor
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Key Points:
• 23 confirmed cases in Texas
• Montgomery case — point of infection in Texas
• Desire is to minimize the loss of life; target the high -risk population — elderly; senior living areas
• Supply chains will be running short — inventory PPE and others before ordering
• Provide essential community functions \
• Update COOP — SE NA �„ 1.�,�._c ale-5 7wPr ►�� Ju n� a.
• Plan that this virus is coming to our communities; practice social distancing to slow the spread
• Track expenses/costs being incurred
• SBA loans for small businesses
• Closing offices? —consult local health authorities (Harris County)
• What State laws, rules, policies are standing in your way?
• Communicate, communicate, communicate
• Review local EM powers / authorities
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