The City of Billings is a partner in the Emergency Operations Plan for Billings, Laurel, Broadview and Yellowstone County.  The Plan was developed through cooperation with area emergency agencies. Periodically, the plan is updated to reflect the addition or adjustment of standard operating procedures, minor adjustments to policies, and mutual aid expectations.  The plan is posted on the City's website (http://ci.billings.mt.us/) and may be accessed under "News & Announcements." 

The Plan was developed by Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services and covers the Cities of Billings and Laurel, Yellowstone County and the Town of Broadview.

There is no anticipated fiscal impact due to adopting the plan.

The Billings Fire Department has reviewed this plan and is supportive of the revisions associated with this cooperative mutual aid emergency plan.  Staff recommends that the City Council approve the  Emergency Operations Plan for Billings, Laurel, Broadview and Yellowstone County.