Clark County EOP Basic Plan 3. Concept of Operations 3.5 Transition to Recovery Once immediate response activities have been completed, the County will turn towards recovery to restore government function and community services. Certain recovery activities may begin prior to the completion of all response activities. For example, restoration of lifeline utilities may commence while emergency sheltering is still ongoing. It is the responsibility of all levels of government to assist the public and private sectors with recovery from disaster. A widespread disaster may disrupt employment, interrupt government services, impact the ability of businesses to function, and impact tax revenues within the County. This EOP is not a recovery plan; however, the County recognizes that response and recovery activities often take place concurrently until life safety and emergency protective actions are completed. Recovery planning should begin as soon after start of the incident as possible, as assigned to personnel within the MACC. Recovery plans should align with the provisions of Chapter 3.04, Clark County Code. See ESF 14 – Recovery for more information. Figure 3-2 Disaster Recovery Continuum Source: National Disaster Recovery Framework Short-term recovery operations take place in the days to weeks following an incident and focus on stabilizing activities. This phase of recovery involves restoring vital services to the community and providing for the basic needs of the public, such as bringing necessary lifeline systems (e.g., power, communication, water and sewage, disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, or removal of debris) to an acceptable standard while providing for basic human needs (e.g., food, clothing, and shelter). Once stability is achieved, the County can concentrate on intermediate and long-term recovery efforts, which focus on restoring the community to a “new normal” or improved state. Short-term recovery activities may include maintaining shelters, establishing a Family Assistance Center, and coordinating hotlines and other public information methods. Intermediate recovery operations take place in the weeks to months following an incident and focus on rebuilding activities. This phase of recovery involves repairing damaged infrastructure 3-14