Continuity of Operations (COOP)

What is COOP?

Continuity of Operations (COOP) ensures that essential government services can continue—even during emergencies like natural disasters, power outages, or other major disruptions. It’s about making sure critical functions continue when our communities need them the most.

Why It Matters

Emergencies can happen anytime. When they do, cities must be ready to:

• Provide critical public services
• Maintain communication with the public
• Support emergency response
• Keep local government running

COOP planning helps each city prepare for these challenges so they can recover quickly and serve their community without interruption.

Clark County Regional Approach

The cities in Clark County are taking a coordinated approach to continuity planning. By using a shared COOP framework, each city’s plan:

• Aligns with regional emergency response efforts
• Makes it easier for cities to support each other during a crisis
• Reduces duplication and increases efficiency

This unified effort is led by CRESA’s Emergency Management team, which works closely with each city to guide COOP development, updates, and training.

What’s in a COOP Plan?

Each city's COOP plan identifies:

• Essential functions and who performs them
• Vital records and systems that must be protected
• Essential staff and leadership roles
• Alternate facilities and communication methods

Working Together to Stay Ready

Our local governments are committed to keeping public services available during any disruption. By planning ahead, we can reduce the impacts of emergencies and recover faster—together.

Contact Us

Anna Piasecki - Emergency Management Coordinator 

Email: Anna.Piasecki@cresa.wa.gov