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Home My WebLink About04/07/20 - Situation Report No. 21oG °� St. Lucie County EOC Situation Report COVID-19 Situation Report #21 COVID-19 Case Snapshot Published:. 04-07-2020 @ 15:00 EST Cases in St. Lucie County Total Cases Current 118 ..- 18% Fatalities 6 50% t # of People Tested 1438 15% t Hospitalizations* 33 18% t Available Hospital Beds 347 14% t Cases in Surrounding Counties Martin County 98 Indian River County 62 Okeechobee County 4 Cases in South Florida Miami -Dade County Current 4,997 2,213 Broward County Palm Beach County 1,136 Cases in Florida Total Cases in Florida Current 14,504 Florida Fatalities 283 Hospitalizations* 1,777 # People Tested 138,618 SOUrCeS: Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection & Florida Division of Emergency Management. Disclaimer: This is a cumulative Number of Hospitalized*, Not of current number of those hospitalized. Florida Case Snapshot Counties with Most Confirmed Cases (FDOH) 1. MIAMI-DADE - FL Resident Cases: 4,997; Deaths: 45 2. BROWARD - FL Resident Cases: 2,213; Deaths: 53 3. PALM BEACH - FL Resident Cases: 1,136; Deaths: 63 4. ORANGE - FL Resident Cases: 763; Deaths: 9 SLC Test Results to Date s% 92% ■ Postive Negative or Inconclusive SLC -- New Daily Cases 20000 Total Florida Cases 15000 10000 5000 0 ------ 2-Mar 9-Mar 16-Mar 23-Mar 30-Mar 6-Ap Emergency Operations Center � i"" �- _= _. ' Situation Report #21 Public Safety Department Division of Emergency Management EVENT/INCIDENT EOC Activation Operational Period COVID-19 Level 2 (Partial Activation) April 07, 2020 0800 April 08, 2020 0800 Date: Aril 7, 2020 Time: 1500 HRS SITUATION SUMMARY A State of Local Emergency was declared in St. Lucie County (SLC) on 3/17/2020; the Governor of Florida issued a State of Emergency on 3/16/2020; the President of the United States issued a Federal Disaster Declaration on 3/13/2020. As of April 7, 2020, one hundred (118) cases of COVID-19 have been reported, with six (6) deaths and thirty-three (33) hospitalizations due to COVID-19 within SLC. Local State of Emergencies have been declared in all sixty-seven (67) Florida Counties, fifty-one (51) Counties are a Level 2 (Partial) Emergency Operation Center (EOC) activation, sixteen (16) are at a Level 1 (Full) activation. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is tracking 12,307 resource requests. Currently, two (2) Florida Counties have implemented full curfews and five (5) with limited curfews. Currently, eleven (11) County governments are fully closed, fork -six (46) County Governments are implementing partial government closures and nine (9) County Governments have not implemented any government closures. One (1) County is not reporting closure activity. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated at 0800 hours on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Medical and cleaning supplies remain on backorder with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). The State EOC has received an overwhelming volume of requests, therefore, priority remains with counties experiencing the greater number of COVID-19 cases. In preparation for future medical needs, St. Lucie County continues to support the Department of Health in identifying potential alternate care sites and resource coordination. The County is disseminating information regarding COVID-19 and County services to the public through "Alert St Lucie", Social Media, SLC's Website and Press Briefings. The State has is currently working to prioritize distribution to the counties. Executive Order 20-92 remains in effect to limit statewide the movement and personal interactions of people outside of their home to essential services, generally confining activities to those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities. This Order supersedes any conflicting official action or order issued by local officials in response to COVID-19, therefore local orders such as St. Lucie County's "Safer -At -Home" Order are superseded, where applicable. St. Lucie County's buildings will be closed on Fridays throughout the month of April; however Emergency Operations and essential public safety functions remain active. Department of Health in St. Lucie continues to compile a volunteer force of qualified medical professionals to manage increases in COVID-19 cases, if the need arises. The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie operates a Medical Reserve Corps that can be activated in emergencies such as the current pandemic. Any licensed healthcare professional who is willing to volunteer in the Updated 20200407. Previous obsolete. Page 1 I , LUG-41-- Emergency Operations Center Situation Report #21 Public Safety Department Division of Emergency Management event there is a need for additional doctors, nurses, EMTs and other healthcare experts are encouraged to register at https://www.fIhealthresponse.com/mrcvolunteer. Under Florida Statue 110, sovereign immunity is provided to volunteers. State Statue 768.28 is the Sovereign Immunity Law and 768.1355 is the Volunteer Protection Act which allows licensed professionals to volunteer, and have their licenses protected. Every medical professional that registers will be vetted by the Florida Department of Health before being activated. Please refer to the additional resources listed below for information specific to COVID-19: Florida Department of Health dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-(866) 779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours / 7 days. Public Information Line 772-460-HELP (4357). Inquiries may also be emailed to COVID-19(a} 1health.goov. You can also contact the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) for information by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or go to https:I/www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2.01.9-ncov/index.html. High recommendation is given to practice protective measures for employees, essential functions, and alternate work capabilities (e.g., telework, alternate schedules). For detailed information on preparing the workplace see the Occupational Safety and Health O(OSHA) Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. Small Business Federal Resource Highlight: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief„ and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed. This element of the bill, known as the Paycheck Protection Program, provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. The Paycheck Protection Program provides $349 billion for 100% federally - guaranteed loans for 8 weeks of assistance to small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with less than 500 employees. Sole -proprietors, independent contractors, and other self-employed individuals are also eligible for these loans. Loans can be forgiven when used for payroll costs, interest on mortgage obligations, rent and utilities. The loan has an interest rate of 1% and the maximum amount is the lesser of $10 million or 2.5 times the average monthly payroll based on the prior year's payroll. Principal, interest and fees will be automatically deferred for six months. All borrower and lenders fees have been waived. The term of the loan is 2 years. If you're a potential small business borrower, more information can be found: htt s://home.treasu ov/s stem/files/136/PPP%2OBorrower%201nformation%2OFact%2OSheet. df The application for borrowers can be found here: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Payche_ ck-Protection-Program-Application-3-30-2020-v3. pdf Business Eligibility: You are eligible if you are: + A small business with fewer than 500 employees (including full-time, part-time and any other status) • A small business that otherwise meets the SBA's size standard • A 501(c)(3) with fewer than 500 employees • An individual who operates as a sole proprietor • An individual who operates as an independent contractor • An individual who is self-employed who regularly carries on any trade or business • A tribal business concern that meets the SBA size standard • A 501(c)(19) Veterans Organization that meets the SBA size standard • An accommodation and food sector business where your physical location meets the 500-employee rule, even if your parent company or franchisor does not Updated 20200407_ Previous obsolete. Page 2 I Emergency Operations Center Situation Report #21 artment Public Safety Department Division of Emergency Management COVID-19 in Florida Summary Total Cases: 14,504 RANTA ROSA JAON90N WASKING TtlR �GAO90l31 ' HA3SAU CALNOIiII L!O_N MAOI9014 RAMOM I 5lAYANH!! Positive Florida Residents: 14,065 WAKULLA TAYLOR UNION GIILR ST. JOKK3 !� N GLOXRI3T PUTNAM !��lR Positive Non -Florida Residents: 439 L[VY tAARIOH a�a dTRus ,.. suMres svalNGc! NlRHANO'O OAANOl BHlVARO Florida Deaths: 283 PASOO =IOLA NILL9BOROUGH Counties with Cases: 65 IN�IAN MEN Mnr+AT!! St. Lucie XIGXLAN088T. LUOI! 9ARA9OTA I MARTIN CMkfZLO7T! GU10e4 L!! PALRI B WOR mus BROWAFA fSORROE 1 COVID-19 Situational Report Summary - Updates Item To Date Change since yesterday COVID 19 Cases in SLC 118 7% i COVID 19 Deaths in SLC 6 33% jr Counties in State of Emergency 67 0% Counties with Activated EOC's 67 1% State Resource Requests 12307 4% � Government Closures 57 0% Curfews 7 12% Consequences Reporting Sections and ESF's: Finance/Administration (ESF15) St Lucie County has scheduled a blood drive located at the Havert L. Fenn Center on April 131", 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm with employees and the public, in order to increase supply during the current shortage. Four (4) buses will be available to allow for CDC social distancing guidelines. We encourage all to make Appointments at www.onebloo_d.org/donate-now, Click on Find a Location, Choose Sponsor Name/Code and enter 36446, Choose Mobile Drive and Search. Available time slots will appear and follow the prompts. All employees working EOC functions are encouraged to track work related hours daily and complete FEMA forms and Summary Documents. Updated 20200407. Previous obsolete. Page 3 Emergency Operations Center 3 Situation Report #21 Communication Public Safety Department Division of Emergency Management (ESF02) Board of County Commission meeting scheduled for April 71", 2020 at 6 pm. The public is welcome-, however, CDC guidelines for social distancing measures will be implemented and may limit the number of persons allowed in the chambers at a given time. St. Lucie County is reminding the pastoral community to follow CDC social distancing guidelines or encouraging virtual or independent, at home worship for upcoming Easter services. Logistics ESF 01, 05, 06, 11, and 15 are standing down due to no unmet public distribution needs at this time, although supporting these missions will remain on standby until a greater need is assessed. Operations (ESF07) DOH and Logistics continue to communicate with local healthcare facilities in order to prioritize supply distribution and to identify an alternate care site in preparation for medical surge. • Cleveland Clinic (Tradition): (177) Total beds, currently have (116) Available beds. • St. Lucie Medical Center- (229) Total beds, currently have (99) Available beds. • Lawnwood Regional Medical Center: (392) Total beds, currently have (132) Available beds. One (1) order of medical supplies received and being prioritized by DOH representative for distribution. Bringing in cots, oxygen tanks and other supplies to the Havert L Fenn center as an alternate location. (ESF11) Student meal servings have changed to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Two (2) days' worth of meals are provided on the designated days. Two (2) locations have been eliminated due to lack of need at this time. Planning (ESF05) Situation Unit- Developing Situation Report for the incident. Incident Action Plan periods are extended to two (2) days instead of every day. The next stakeholder meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8t", 2020. For any significant facility closures please send information to Email: plan ningchief@st ucieco.org. (ESF05) Mission/Resource Unit: Resource Management - Monitoring local Resource Requests and imputing Resource Requests into FDEM's WebEOC when appropriate. (ESF 05) Recovery Unit is developing activation plans, planning an activation to run concurrently with response to COVID 19. Implementing a virtual, "safer -at-home" emergency operations center as of April 6th, 2020. Safety Officer SOCIAL DISTANCING REMINDER: We are relying on your department's efforts to enforce social distancing and best practices for preventing/slowing the spread of COVID-19. Whenever possible, the following practices should be implemented to reduce contact within the workplace: Avoid meeting people face-to-face. Employees are encouraged to use the telephone, online conferencing through Microsoft Teams (call IT for Assistance), e-mail or instant messaging (Cisco ,Jabber) to conduct business as much as possible, even when participants are in the same Updated 20200407. Previous obsolete. Page 4 � Emergency Operations Center � % I° ' Situation Report #21 p Public Safety Department Division of Emergency Management office/building. If a meeting is required, have the meeting in a well -ventilated area and ensure that all employees are at least 6 feet apart from one another. Implement staggered work shifts so that everyone in your office is not working at the same time. Have crew members report to the main work site instead of riding together in one truck. Family First Act informational posters have been distributed for employee education to all St. Lucie County Departments. Prepared b : Billy Weinshank/Karina Arroyo Phone Number: 772-462-8203 Fax Number: 772-462-8484 E-mail Address: weinshankw@stlucieco.org County EOC Location: 15305 W Midway Rd Latitude: 30.59824 16R DU 93318508 Ft. Pierce FL 34945 Lon itude: 87.06948 HOTLINE 1 MEDIA INFORMATION Public Information Line [P10Erick 772-460-4357 {460-HELP}., PIO P one #: 772-462-8100 Gill Approved by: "W 9 r� i � G rc� Date/Time'. April 7, 2020 Updated 20200407. Previous obsolete. Page 5