City of Plantation City of Plantation Pre- -Incident Incident Pre Public Education Public Education Program Program Cit izen Right s, Cit izen Right s, Responsibilit ies & Roles Responsibilit ies & Roles
Introduction Introduction “ It is t he Cit y It is t he Cit y’ ’ s responsibilit y s responsibilit y “ before, during, and aft er an emergency before, during, and aft er an emergency t o act quickly and decisively.” ” t o act quickly and decisively. City of Plantation S evere Weather City of Plantation S evere Weather Emergency Operations Plan Emergency Operations Plan
However… … However Residents and businesses have responsibilities, as Residents and businesses have responsibilities, as well. well. The City and its residents are Partners � � The City and its residents are Partners � We must work together before, during and after � We must work together before, during and after an incident to ensure a safe, efficient and an incident to ensure a safe, efficient and productive recovery effort productive recovery effort
“ The battle against a The battle against a “ hurricane is won during hurricane is won during the off season. ” ” the off season. The keys are The keys are Preparation and Preparation and Planning ! ! Planning
Obj ectives Obj ectives � Be Informed Be Informed � � Be Knowledgeable Be Knowledgeable � � Be Prepared Be Prepared �
Let ’ ’ s Call It Luck! s Call It Luck! Let � S S outh Florida has been spared during the last two � outh Florida has been spared during the last two hurricane seasons hurricane seasons � 2006 and 2007 have NOT been quiet 2006 and 2007 have NOT been quiet � � S S outh Florida has been LUCKY! outh Florida has been LUCKY! � 2006 Storm Season 2007 Storm Season 10 Named Storms 17 Named Storms 2 US Strikes 5 US Strikes
Luck Tends To Run Out Luck Tends To Run Out 2008 Storm Predictions 2008 Storm Predictions � 15 Named Storms 15 Named Storms � � 8 Hurricanes 8 Hurricanes � � 4 Intense Hurricanes 4 Intense Hurricanes – – Category 3 or Category 3 or � higher higher � 45 percent chance of striking East Coast 45 percent chance of striking East Coast – – � including Florida including Florida Information obtained from National Oceanic and Atmosphere Association (NOAA) ation (NOAA) Information obtained from National Oceanic and Atmosphere Associ and National Hurricane Center websites and National Hurricane Center websites
Definition Definition Significant Event – – any incident or situation any incident or situation Significant Event that has direct implications for the City and its that has direct implications for the City and its citizens, generates media interest and involves citizens, generates media interest and involves a multi- -agency response. agency response. a multi � Hurricane or other severe weather Hurricane or other severe weather � occurrence occurrence � Hazardous material incident Hazardous material incident � � An act of terrorism An act of terrorism � � Flu pandemic Flu pandemic � � S S evere water main break � evere water main break
The Reality is … … The Reality is What we don’ ’ t know: t know: What we don � Every event is different. Every event is different. � � Recovery efforts and times will vary. Recovery efforts and times will vary. � What we do know: What we do know: What we can What we can � How to prepare in advance How to prepare in advance � expect: expect: � Where to get information Where to get information � Successful Successful Recovery Recovery � How to stay informed How to stay informed �
Before a Hurricane Before a Hurricane
Emergency Plan Emergency Plan How long should you plan to be How long should you plan to be completely self- -sufficient? sufficient? completely self For An E xtended Period of Time
Personal Emergency Plan Personal Emergency Plan Pre- -event Preparation and Planning should include: event Preparation and Planning should include: Pre Emergency S upply Kit � � Emergency S upply Kit Evacuation plans if needed (location and limitations) � � Evacuation plans if needed (location and limitations) Contact plan (out - -of of - -state relative, state relative, “ “ safe spot safe spot ” ” ) ) � Contact plan (out � � Debris and loose material cleanup � Debris and loose material cleanup � Entertainment for children and adults � Entertainment for children and adults � Infant care needs (diapers, formula) � Infant care needs (diapers, formula) � Pet needs (food, shelter in case of evacuation, proof of � Pet needs (food, shelter in case of evacuation, proof of vaccination) vaccination) � Medical needs (medicine, equipment, oxygen) � Medical needs (medicine, equipment, oxygen) � Family records (insurance information, identification) � Family records (insurance information, identification)
Your Home Emergency S upply Kit Your Home Emergency S upply Kit ⎯ ⎯ Hygiene products, moist towelettes and ⎯ Water: at least one gallon per person per day ⎯ Hygiene products, moist towelettes and Water: at least one gallon per person per day for three days several towels several towels for three days ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ Plastic sheeting and duct tape Plastic sheeting and duct tape Nonperishable food – Nonperishable food – sufficient for the entire sufficient for the entire family for one week. family for one week. ⎯ ⎯ Special supplies for infants including Special supplies for infants including ⎯ ⎯ diapers and formula First aid kit diapers and formula First aid kit ⎯ ⎯ Special supplies for pets including pet ⎯ Medical needs (extra prescription ⎯ Special supplies for pets including pet Medical needs (extra prescription medicines, oxygen cylinders, spare food and proof of vaccinations food and proof of vaccinations medicines, oxygen cylinders, spare batteries for ventilators, wheelchairs, etc.) batteries for ventilators, wheelchairs, etc.) ⎯ ⎯ Crayons, coloring books and small toys Crayons, coloring books and small toys ⎯ ⎯ for kids Battery- Battery -operated radio operated radio for kids ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ Toilet paper & paper towels Blankets and pillows Blankets and pillows Toilet paper & paper towels ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ Disposable plates, glasses, utensils Manual can opener Disposable plates, glasses, utensils Manual can opener ⎯ ⎯ Tools, utility knife and work gloves ⎯ Extra cash ⎯ Tools, utility knife and work gloves Extra cash ⎯ ⎯ Pens, pencils and writing paper ⎯ Flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs ⎯ Pens, pencils and writing paper Flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ Garbage bags (blue Plantation bags and ⎯ Photos of valuables Photos of valuables Garbage bags (blue Plantation bags and regular clear lawn bags) and plastic ties regular clear lawn bags) and plastic ties ⎯ ⎯ Copies of insurance documents, Copies of insurance documents, ⎯ ⎯ personal ID, credit card and bank Cell phone and extra charged battery Cell phone and extra charged battery personal ID, credit card and bank account numbers placed in sealed account numbers placed in sealed ⎯ ⎯ Hard- Hard -wired phone; not cordless/ electric wired phone; not cordless/ electric plastic bags plastic bags ⎯ ⎯ Plain bleach Plain bleach ⎯ ⎯ Other items specific to your family Other items specific to your family ⎯ Mosquito repellant ⎯ Mosquito repellant
Evacuation Guidelines Evacuation Guidelines � Evacuation areas are determined based upon a storm Evacuation areas are determined based upon a storm’ ’ s s � proj ected path and intensity proj ected path and intensity � If you live in a mobile home, or you don If you live in a mobile home, or you don’ ’ t feel your t feel your � home is storm- -worthy, worthy, NOW NOW is the time to locate the is the time to locate the home is storm nearest shelter; plan on going when a Hurricane nearest shelter; plan on going when a Hurricane Warning is posted Warning is posted � Listen to the radio for the location of emergency Listen to the radio for the location of emergency � shelters; follow instructions of local officials shelters; follow instructions of local officials � Wear protective clothing (rain gear) and sturdy shoes Wear protective clothing (rain gear) and sturdy shoes � and eat a good meal before you leave your home and eat a good meal before you leave your home
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