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Home My WebLink About06-09-2006 Hurricane PrepardnessAGENDA Friday, June 9, 2006 9:00 A.M. HURRICANE PREPARDNESS WORKSHOP I. CALL TO ORDER - COMMISSIONER COWARD, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS II. 2006 HURRICANE SEASON — PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE Hurricane Season -Tom Christopher, Radiological Planner Hurricane Preparations -Doug Anderson, County Administrator Hurricane Tropical Storm Threat -Don Daniels, Emergency Management Coordinator Public Information and Communications -Linette Trabulsy, Public Information Officer Post Storm -Jack Southard, Director Public Safety III. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. ADJOURNMENT ST. LUCIE COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS 2300 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE FLORIDA 34982 NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. COUNTY F L O R I D A 2006 Hurricane Season — Preparing for the Future St. Lucie County Hurricane Workshop Public Safety Department June 9, 2006 .ST LUCIE COUNTY FLO R 1 D A --*-Ab Hurricane Season Tom Christopher Radiological Emergency Coordinator WSTLL004 --- COUNT o • � A _,, 2005 Hurricane Season 9 ■ Predicted: . 15 Named Storms 8 Hurricanes . 4 Major Hurricanes ■ Actual . 28* Named Storms • 15 Hurricanes . 7 Major Hurricanes C Dr. Gray's 2006 Forecagy F L O R I D A ■ Named Storms — 17 (10) ■ Hurricanes — 9 (6) ■ Major Hurricanes — 5 (2) ■ Major Storm Hitting U.S. East Coast — 64% (3 l %) =" COUNTY` F L O R l D A ■ Alberto ■ Beryl ■ Chris ■ Debby ■ Ernesto ■ Florence ■ Gordon ■ Helene ■ Isaac ■ Joyce ■ Kirk 2006 Atlantic Names ■ Leslie ■ Michael ■ Nadine ■ Oscar ■ Patty ■ Rafael ■ Sandy ■ Tony ■ Valerie ■ William COUNTY` F C O R I D A Storm Surge Tom Christopher Radiological Emergency Coordinator COUNTY F L O R I D A Storm Surge Dynamics A hurricane over the open sea 3 water nows avvav As hurHcane am laad, 6 water come ashore as some MPPIMIE COUNTY F L O R I D A 1 Storm wmils. low pressure 2 Water piles op (}water cunhnues mlmp uo t � 5 Sharow bottom MeePS n trom fwwwl; awav Surge Locations k r F L,Q R'i.y"p What Determines Severity`? ■ Category of Storm ■ Coastal Bathometry ■ Location of Landfall ■ Speed of Forward Movement COUoNTY� A �,,, Hurricane Frances Track -s-T-Loc-tE-- COUNTY F LORI DA--A& Indian River Drive Tidal Surge 6s;pb"GfIrs711-, Little Mud Creek COUNTY F L 0 R I D A Storm Stirge JjfI WWI remprWI^- 1111 COUNTY`' F L O R I D A SLOSH Tom Christopher Radiological Emergency Coordinator ISMOW0 COUNTY F l O R I D A 46 Palm Beach SLOSH Basin ■ Surge models are passed through basin's grid points ■ Calculations are applied to locale's shoreline, river configurations, water depths and other physical features 4-T Wo COUNTY F L O R I D A St. Lucie County SLOSH Vulnerability Tom Christopher Radiological Emergency Coordinator u II ll I lil�� 1 1 is 16.20 r Cv' 111� s Nu +All�'•� �+ �y 11 �: idir MICs=IIIIpDI • �lllaill= +`A � 3�� `'�i!111111{IN1111:1141a. I111,�� IIUIIIIIINII:11 i +!� �III-'al�nlllu.` o`I r11�P.��ln�� •� �.•' r111111111111n�I11101iu4�!�� ,_ �.. El_illiiiiul� '_I_ l E �d 1+rrdrc iIII CS�OC i 00.04 04-OB 08-12 12-16 16-20 20-24 24-2B 28-32 32-36 36, 9 i INUNDATION FTP r4T 5 Riper Park Pat �E— • SaNM Lucca MMI COUNTY` F L O R I D A Storm Wind Damag Tom Christopher Radiological Emergency Coordinator KIND D.-L1L4CE j, St. Lucie County Based on Safr/Simpson Scale �i M � Wind Zones jl Ellecln January 1. 2002 Category Wind (31P1D Damage i I 1 72-95 1linima! �' ' t uq.� 2 96-110 Moderate S _ 10 Mh 3 110-130 F—Wensive e i , ` \ 130 vh 1 131-155 Ewrenre i 136+ Catastrophic• wM.. ,�. '~• 120rnP^ - - - - - cny Limns I L _ 12 S-T-AU � Emergency Operations COUNTY F L O R I D A --"* Center -Storm Central 911 Communications ■ Received $6 million in state funding ■ $1.7 million equipment funded b\ 500/220 telephone surcharge ■ New 24,000 sq. ft. EOC at Fairgrounds open in Summer 2008 COUNTY F L O R I D A ''j& Emergency Operations Center ■ County government and other outside agencies represented during activation and at roundtable discussions ■ Over 100 responders and personnel at full '�- activation working 24 hours/day IA STAUGIE- COUNTY f L O R I DA---A& Recovery Efforts ■ $47 million Indian River Drive restoration COUNTY Recovery Efforts FLORIDA -"& m $4 million emergency dune restoration on South Hutchinson Island COUNTY ` F LORI D A Preparing for the Future Shutters on County facilities COUNTY Prepar COUNTY ing for the Future C F L O R I D A -40 ■ Staging site for FEMA trailers at Fairgrounds and Airport C` UNTY ` Preparing for the Future .- COUNTY F LORI D A ---4 ■ Doubled fuel capacity from 24,000 gallons to 48,000 gallons for unleaded and diesel fuel COUNT p A„ Preparing for the Future IF L ■ Purchased 90 new Motorola hand held radios CO o NTYFL Ip A Preparing for the Future installation of generators at various County facilities including Fairgrounds COoNT o A �,,, Preparing for the Future ■ Purchased forklifts, etc. to assist with storage and distribution ■ BOCC approved building storage area under bleachers at Lawnwood Stadium for disaster supplies ■ Supplies on hand (currently being stored at Wal-Mart Distribution Center & School District Garage): 11,400 gallons of water, 37,000 bottles of water, 5,300 tarps, 31,000 MREs, 4 pallets of insect repellant, 11 pallets of RainX, 440 gall. of chainsaw oil, 5 pallets of cots COoNTYD A,;, Preparing for the Future Purchased and strategically placed wind and rain gauge sensors Countywide • St. Lucie County EOC, 101 N. Rock Road, Fort Pierce • U.S. 1 & Hayes Road (Across from FPPD) • Green River Parkway & SE Ramey Ct., Port St. Lucie (East of 3161 Ramey Ct.) • Across from 2201 Atlantic Beach Blvd., North Ilutchinson Island COUNTY F L O R I D A' r.r s Preparing for the Future New 52,000 sc North County Special Needs Facility to be ready for Hurricane Season 2008 ■ Replacing destroyed Civic Center COUNTY F LORI D A ---4 Preparing; for the Future Created Disaster Recovery Department on April 1, 2006 to deal with FEMA, grants, insurance and state programs HB "W COUNT p,,, Pre -Season (January -April) IF L Hurricane Manual update completed Fuel strategy capability completed Points of Distribution coordinated Special Needs Emergency generators in place Special Needs Oversight Committee reconvened Pre -Season (May) ■ All County and Municipal Agencies • Hurricane plan distributed • Review inventory of critical items. Maintain minimum supply levels. • Check availability and location of rental equipment. • All needed agreements approved and in place. COUNTY o Pre -Season (May) cont. ■ All County and Municipal Agencies • Review operational status of heavy equipment, ensure availability • Check operation of all 2-way radios • Review Hurricane Manual procedures with supervisory personnel �� Pre -Season June -November F L O R I D A Public Safety Ensure the EOC maintains activation readiness o Track all weather systems in North Atlantic Basin and Gulf of Mexico Advise key personnel/agencies on storm status COUNTY F L O R I D A J� Hurricane/Tropical Storm Threat Don Daniels Emergency Management Coordinator !p COUNTYp A -. Wilma 5 Days Prior ■ Advisory # 12 Saturday, Oct. 18, 20055 11 a.m. ■ TWF Arrive Oct. 22, 3 p.m., Duration 16 hrs. ■ HFW Arrive Oct. 22, 10:30 p.m., Duration 6 hrs., Max 98 mph COUNT p,,, Five Days Prior ■ All County Departments Bring critical supply items to adequate levels Ensure adequate fuel supplies will be available pre and post storm Remove/secure loose objects outside buildings Check operation and service of all emergency equipment Re -check availability and location of rental equipment Implement in-house procedures as required 4Sr�l�EM�� , COUNT p A,, Five Days Prior (cont.) Public Safety Prepare projected timeline for critical actions ® Update timeline every six hours as required, based on NHC projection St. Lucie County Health Department Special Needs Shelter staff and support agencies put on alert COUNTY Wilma 72-48 Hours Prior F L O R I D A ■ Advisory # 17 Wednesday, Oct. 19, 20059 11 a.m. TWF Arrive Oct. 22, 3 p.m., Duration 12 hrs. ■ HF W Arrive Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Duration 4 hrs., Max 123 mph COUNTY` F L O R I D R County 72-48 Hours Prior ♦ Central Services starts protecting all county buildings and property ♦ All other agencies begin preparations as required COoNTYp A �,, 72-48 Hours Prior Public Safety ♦ Participates in State DEM Conf. Calls • National Hurricane Center ♦ Melbourne National Weather Service • Affected Counties Director draws up action timeline Director coordinates beach closings and evacuation timing with Martin, Indian River, Palm Beach, Okeechobee County WIN COUNTYp A� 72-48 Hours Prior (cont.) Public Safety ♦ Conference calls with County Administrator and City Managers ♦ County PIO begins issuing Situation Reports ♦ Meetings ♦ County Administrator ♦ Constitutional Officers • Department Director • Law Enforcement & Fire District i Hours Prior• ■ Public Safety ♦ Conference calls with County Administrator and City Managers ♦ County PIO begins issuing Situation Reports ♦ Meetings ♦ County Administrator ♦ Constitutional Officers ♦ Department Director • Law Enforcement & Fire District 1^ COUNTY"48 Hours Prior F LORI D A -'J* ■ All County Departments • Finish securing all outdoor loose items • All essential vehicles & equipment topped off with fuel at end of each day • Inform all employees as to their roll prior to and after the storm • Cancel leave request of essential personnel • Secure computer equipment per IT Directive • Implement in-house procedures where required CO NT o A 48 Hours Prior (cont.) Public Safety Participate in State DEM conference calls • Complete storm assessment ♦ Update County, Municipal & Volunteer agencies on storm status Partially activates County EOC Put remaining EOC staff on alert ♦ Activate Hurricane Information Lines CO o NT p A,, :fig Hours Prior (cont.) Public Safety (cont.) Perform Special Needs call -out to confirm transport needs Begin finalizing coordination of required actions with County and Municipal agencies Recommend early evacuation of residents in low-lying areas and barrier islands COUNTY Wilma 36 Hours Prior F L O R I D A '46 Advisory #30� Saturday, Oct. 22, 5 „s p.m. ■ TWF Arrive Oct. 24, 3:30 a.m., Duration 14 hrs. �■ HFW Arrive Oct. 241, 9 a.m., Duration 5 hrs., Max 98 mph S:r hoeI;— .. CO o NTYD A � 6-24 Hours Prior Public Safety Fully activates EOC Fnsure implementation of all county department operations and procedures ■ County Administrator Assumes Incident Command Conducts status briefings with EOC staff Begins scheduled press briefings Finalizes coordination of closing of county, municipal governmental agencies and public schools 45�1• e E " COUNTY 36-24 Hours Prior, F L O R I D A Public Safety Director/Designee Continues to monitor storm's progress Review storm response assessment based on latest NHC Advisory • Confirm evacuation level during scheduled conference calls NN ith State DEM and NHC • Coordinate shelter openings with the School Board, Red Cross and Health Department c.o- Wilma 24 Hours Prior F LORI D A-440 a Advisory #32 Sunday, Oct. 23, 5 a.m. ■ TWF Arrive Oct. 24, 3:30 a.m., Duration 14 hrs. ■ HFW Arrive Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m., Duration 6 hrs., Max 78 mph 5- COUN 24 Hours Prior ■ State of Florida • Deploys State Response Team member to EOC • Deploys ANG representative to EOC ■ Public Safety • Declares Local State of Emergency • Call out Special Needs confinning pick up time a 14- 18 hours • Issues evacuation orders (u� 10-14 hours • Opens shelters @ 10-14 hours • Picks up Special Needs at 10-14 hours COUNTY F L O R l D A O Hour -Arrival of Tropical Storm Force Winds * All Operations Complete ■ All Vehicles Off Road ■ All Agencies Stand Down 61@ COU NTy F L O R I D A -440 Public lnlo' rmation and Communications Linette Trabulsy Public Information Officer COUNTY F LORI D A --'� Public Information & Communicatioh Begins issuing Situation Reports to media, staff and public 72-48 hours before arrival of Tropical Storm Force Winds COUNTY F L O R I D A -46 Public hitbrrnation & Communications ■ Pre -Storm Sit Reps — Evacuations, Road Closures, School & Government Closings, Storm Forecast, EOC Status, etc. ■ Scheduled Press Briefings — 8 a.m., noon & 5 p.m. Additional briefings scheduled as needed. ■ WQCS 88.9 FM, in partnership with Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties and the City of Port St. Lucie. coordinated pre-set times for briefings. -ST UG-11-- - Public Information & COUNTY F L° R I D A -'-4 Communications Situation Reports posted to County's website. ■ Tool for media, evacuees & public for most up-to-date, accurate information 61111 ME 'i Public Information & COUNT F LORI U A -"%& Communications a Storm & Post -Storm Sit Reps — Damage, Closings, Openings, Utilities, Distribution Centers, Schools, Roads, Health Advisories, Debris Removal, Shelters, etc. �°�-- COUNTY F LORI D A -'!& Post Stonn Jack Southard Public Safety Director COUNTY First Available Light CO i L O R I D A "A& Ir Essential personnel report for duty ■ St. Lucie County Fire District . Begin search and rescue . Begin clearing calls on hold ■ Law Enforcement, Fire District, School District, Health Dept., Code Compliance, Property Appraiser . Begin damage assessment COoNTYp A,,, First Available Light ■ Public Safety Director, County Administrator & Emergency Personnel . Confirm Points of Distribution for supplies ■ County, Municipal & FPL Utilities . Provide damage assessment of facilities e Assist in identifying areas of downed power lines & debris removal 6&120bu COUNT - '. dr ■ First Available Light County & City Public Works Departments e Assist Fire District in search & rescue e Open emergency routes & preserve roadways . Secure hazardous areas . Clear traveled portions of roadways e Respond to urgent debris removal requests from Public Safety Director e Provide damage assessment of Public Works facilities e Coordinate mutual aid assistance through EOC representatives -S-T:- UGILE.- , COLD NTY F L O R I D A First Available Light 6 Hours Post County Administrator • Continue scheduled press conferences ■ County Administrator/Public Safety Director • Send Situation Report with initial damage assessment to state • Update County Commissioners and Constitutional Officers • Continue daily conference calls with City Managers and State and Federal Officials COUNTY F LORI D A '*JW ■ First Available Light 72 Hours Post County and Municipal Auencies Assume POD operations Coordinate with FEMA Public Damage Assessment Team upon their arrival Health Department & Red Cross . Begin relocating evacuees to long- term shelter locations COUNTY � Teamwork F LORI D A- 44 Cities of Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie & St. Lucie Village St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Florida Highway Patrol • Florida Department of Law Enforcement ■ Port St. Lucie Police • Fort Pierce Police COUNTY F L O R I D A Teamwork St. Lucie County Fire District • St. Lucie County School District m Public Works St. Lucie County, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie ■ Utilities St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, FP&L COUNTY F LORI D A Teamwork St. Lucie Co. Community Services Red Cross, Salvation Army, Health Department ■ Florida National Guard ■ State of Florida Emergency Response "Team ■ United Way Agencies ■ The Citizens of St. Lucie County 'F!�llxQlil CO o NTYD A �,,, Teamwork Working Together & "J Committed to Excellence!!