In late April, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) unveiled its first ever Emergency Operation Plan or EOP to help support the state’s broader emergency response and recovery efforts.
[Above photo by ITD]
This EOP establishes how the department will respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters that impact ITD and the state’s transportation system, serving as a baseline for a larger emergency management program.
It also lays the groundwork for a series of annexes including the Continuity of Operations Plan, an Emergency Management Annex, and scenario-based plans for specific incidents such as wildfires, severe weather, and cyber incidents.
Aligning with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Response Framework and the National Recovery Framework, development of ITD’s EOP began in 2024 as a collaboration effort between ITD Headquarters, the agency’s district offices, and the Idaho Office of Emergency Management.
“This plan will be key to building a structure that is already in our natural DNA,” noted ITD Director Scott Stokes in a statement. “This work is setting the stage for the future and for continuing to provide essential service to individuals, families, businesses, and communities in Idaho.”
“This is a huge step for ITD as a commitment to our employees, the public and those who respond to disasters and emergencies,” added Travis Hire, ITD’s emergency program manager. “The plan reflects ITD’s reputation for operational excellence and positions us to continue leading during a crisis.”
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