CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
OEM was responsible for four city council strategic priorities in FY25:
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Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Planning through the Pearland Emergency Assistance & Recovery Team
Implementation of the Emergency Supply Warehouse Capital Improvement Project
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Evaluation and Consideration of the IMT Certification Pay implementation
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Continued Training and Development of the City’s IMT
PEAR Team
Launched in FY24, the Pearland recovery committee became a reality in FY25, marking a significant step forward in our efforts to enhance community recovery in the aftermath of disaster. The Pearland Emergency Assistance & Recovery Team (PEAR Team) elected a board of directors, established itself as a 501.c3 non-profit organization, developed bylaws and policies, and created its first task- oriented subcommittees. Through subcommittees the organization will enlist individuals and local faith-based, non-profit, and civic organizations to assist with sheltering and mass care, short term childcare, volunteer management, behavioral health and spiritual care, residential damage mitigation, and community outreach.
Two public meetings were convened in October and November to elicit interest in subcommittee participation. Going forward, the subcommittees will meet separately to develop plans for delivering specific recovery services and capabilities, identifying and acquiring appropriate training, and recruiting additional volunteers. The PEAR Team aspires to have these subcommittees ready to aid Pearland residents during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, should the need arise. As the organization grows, the Team will expand by integrating additional recovery tasks including donations management, emergency transportation, insurance claims and federal assistance advocacy, business recovery, etc.
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