Item C04M
C ounty of f Monroe
ELj » °o
�
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/�
�
Mayor David Rice, District 4
Th e Florida Keys
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
January 17, 2018
Agenda Item Number: C.4
Agenda Item Summary #3714
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Jeff Manning (305) 289 -6325
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution adopting the Monroe County 2017
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
ITEM BACKGROUND: Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), in accordance
with rule 27P -6, has reviewed and approved the updated Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP). The updated CEMP must be adopted by the BOCC within 90 days of
approval by FDEM.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
has previously been approved in 2012, 2007, and 1999.
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of resolution approving the 2017 Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan.
DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution Adopting 2017 CEMP (2)
FDEM Approval
CEMP 2017 Complete
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: $0
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
CPI:
Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing: NO
Grant: N/A
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: N/A
Additional Details:
If yes, amount:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Martin Senterfitt
Completed
12/14/2017 8:18 AM
James Callahan
Completed
12/14/2017 10:46 AM
Cynthia Hall
Completed
12/20/2017 10:16 AM
Budget and Finance
Completed
12/28/2017 9:25 AM
Maria Slavik
Completed
12/28/2017 9:27 AM
Kathy Peters
Completed
12/28/2017 9:38 AM
Board of County Commissioners
Pending
01/17/2018 9:00 AM
RESOLUTION NO. -2018
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS ACCEPTING THE MONROE COUNTY
2017 COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, assigns to the Board of County
Commissioners responsibility for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County is subject to natural and man -made hazards including
hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, droughts, fires, and chemical releases, and faces potential
damage to life, property, natural resources and the local economy; and
WHEREAS, Rule 90- 6.0023, Florida Administrative Code, requires each county
emergency management agency to prepare a county Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan as a precaution for protecting the citizens of the county from emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan has
been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Rule 27P- 6.0023, Florida Administrative
Code; and
WHEREAS, Rule 27P -6, Florida Administrative Code (FAC) requires the State of
Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) to review and approve the Comprehensive
Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, in December 2017, DEM reviewed the Monroe County Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan in accordance with the provisions of Rule 27P -6, FAC, and
determined the plan to be in compliance with the criteria for such plans; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
establishes a framework through which Monroe County may realistically prevent or mitigate
the impacts of, prepare for, effectively respond to, and recover from a wide variety of
emergencies which may or do occur either naturally or as a result of manmade causes; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Plan is designed to be a
process oriented document with review and revision procedures that allow the Emergency
Management Director to meet new or changing conditions including hazard event frequency,
perceived local needs and funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Rule 27P- 6.006(l1), FAC, states that after a determination that a County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is in compliance with the terms of the Rule, the
approved plan must be adopted by resolution of the governing body of the jurisdiction within
ninety (90) days of receiving notification of compliance from DEM before the Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan becomes the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for
such local government.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The 2017 Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
is hereby adopted.
Section 2. The Monroe County Emergency Management Department is directed to
notify the State Division of Emergency Management (DEM) of the adoption date of the
Monroe County 2017 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting held on the day of January 2018.
Mayor David Rice
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner Danny Kolhage
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner George Neugent
Lo
David Rice, Mayor
ATTEST: Kevin Madok, CLERK
By: Deputy Clerk
2
FL M K.1 A M-14
dULASM
'000
Mr. Martin Senterfift, Director
Monroe County Department of Emergency Manageme
490 63rd Street, Ocean Suite 150
Marathon, FL 33178 1
111 11 ;� ill ��, I I I, , 11, 11 1 0*914 15 Ail 40-IJI *19 4
Lei =1 :4 9 I;j I =1 ''11 11 1-111 ; ��� � � '� �: ;;� 1
19 M. PI azi 79 &,=
D I V I S 1 0 N H E A D Q U A R T E R S Tel: 950-815-4000 - Fax 950-488-1016 STATE LOGISTICS RESPONSE CENTER
2555 Shurnard Oak Boulevard —11WALAP10111CLET, 2702 Directors Row
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Orlando, FL 32809-56F
QXR1 M- 01 -
TV-1 Wj.e#,j*,R
Page Two
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding the plan's
approval, please contact your review team leader, Elise Fisher, at 850-815-4304 or by
email: elise.fisher@em.myflorida.com.
Sincerely,
Linda McWhorter, Chief
Bureau of Preparedness
Am
BASIC PLAN
I. Introduction
Monroe County, Florida
I. INTRODUCTION
Blank Intentionally
BPI -2
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
I. INTRODUCTION
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Basic Plan
I. Introduction
I. INTRODUCTION
The Monroe County CEMP is an all hazards operations oriented plan, and addresses issues involved in the
coordination of local, regional and interregional evacuation, sheltering, post- disaster response and recovery;
rapid deployment and pre - deployment of resources; communications and warning systems, annual exercises
to determine the ability of local government to respond to emergencies; and clearly defined responsibilities
for county departments, organizations and agencies through an National Incident Management System
(NIMS) approach to planning and operations along with the integration of the Emergency Support Functions
(ESFs). This CEMP describes the basic strategies, assumptions and mechanisms by which the county will
mobilize resources and conduct activities during response and recovery operations. This plan is produced in
such a manner as to remain consistent with the concept of emergency management as defined by the State of
Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
A. PURPOSE
The Monroe County Emergency Management Department, in cooperation with County Departments, and
other members of our community, and in an effort to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of available
resources, endeavors to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters
which threaten the lives, safety, or property of the citizens of Monroe County by:
a. Reduce the vulnerability of people and communities to loss of life, injury, or damage and loss of property
resulting from natural, technological, or man -made emergencies, such as acts of terrorism, civil
disobedience, catastrophes, or hostile military or paramilitary action;
b. Prepare for prompt and efficient response and recovery activities to protect lives and property affected by
emergencies;
c. Respond to emergencies using all systems, plans, and resources necessary to preserve the health, safety,
and welfare of persons affected by the emergency;
d. Recover from emergencies by providing for the rapid and orderly implementation of restoration and
rehabilitation programs for persons and property affected by emergencies;
e. Assist in anticipation, recognition, appraisal, prevention, and mitigation of emergencies that may be
caused or aggravated by inadequate planning for, and regulation of public and private facilities and land
use;
f. Establish the concepts under which Monroe County government will operate in response to disasters by:
Defining the responsibilities of elected and appointed local government officials and department heads;
Defining the emergency roles and functions of city and county departments and agencies.
CEMP
BPI - 3
April 2017
�a
as
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
I. INTRODUCTION Monroe County,
Florida
B. SCOPE
The Monroe County CEMP establishes official emergency management policy for all agencies and
municipalities for response to, recovery from, and mitigation of emergencies and disasters within Monroe
County.
The Plan describes procedures for responding to emergencies at all levels, including establishing
direction and control and coordination between local, State, and Federal authorities.
b. The Plan outlines actions necessary for short- and long -term recovery and mitigation efforts following a
disaster.
The Plan gives Monroe County a uniform protocol for the establishment and maintenance of a
coordinated interface between County agencies, and the State and Federal government during times of
emergency.
C. ASSUMPTION
An emergency or disaster may occur with little or no warning, and escalate far more rapidly than it
could be managed by a single county resource. The success of rapid response depends on: 1) multi-
discipline impact assessment teams; 2) procedures to ensure quick and effective decision making, such
as pre - deployment and aggressive training of responders and elected officials on responsibilities and
assignments; 3) procedures to rapidly implement local mutual aid agreements, state mutual aid and
possibly federal assistance.
b. Effective public awareness and education programs to allow citizens of Monroe County to take
appropriate advanced actions based upon the category of the hurricane expected.
Evacuation, shelter and Refuge of Last Resort strategies are based on citizen cooperation utilizing
phased plan evacuation with the best shelter and refuge options available.
d. The Primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located in Marathon, will be activated and staffed
accordingly, and the ICS structure will be responsible for coordinating the planning and response
activities of the support agencies.
Secondary EOC, which is located at the Marathon Government Annex Building, will be staffed for
limited activation.
Damage may be broad and many areas could experience property and economic loss, disruption of
normal life support systems, physical and social infrastructure and potential casualties.
f. The extent of the emergency event may be such that effective emergency response may be beyond the
County and its municipalities' capabilities. It is presumed that the response organization from
neighboring counties will send necessary supplies in response to Monroe County's aid request.
g. It is presumed that the Department of Homeland Security will request resources from the Department of
Defense for instantaneous replication and augmentation of the emergency response and recovery
efforts. It is further presumed, that in addition to State and Federal assistance, a timely emergency
response will result in a demand for mutual assistance from various other political arenas throughout
the state.
BPI -4 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
D. METHODOLOGY
I. INTRODUCTION
It is of paramount importance that the methodology utilized within this plan is recognized. As
teamwork is essential to the planning process, it is equally important to acknowledge the plan
composition team. Identified within the plan are all of the local agencies, departments, boards,
associations, and organizations (i.e., public, private and volunteers) that are integral to the Primary
and Support ESF's that comprise this document. It is only through a collateral effort and a spirit of
cooperation, coordination and unity, by these entities, that successful preparation, response and
recovery goals may be executed and attained.
a. This plan was developed by a planning process coordinated by Monroe County Emergency Management
Department.
b. This plan will be promulgated by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
c. Departmental letters of acknowledgment accepting the planning process and the plan responsibilities are
on file with Monroe County Emergency Management Department.
d. A distribution list containing Department /Agency names and the number of copies of the Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) issued are on file with the Monroe County Emergency
Management.
The Director of the Monroe County Emergency Management Department, or his or her designee, is
responsible for insuring that the CEMP is maintained, reviewed and developed. Following actual or
tabletop exercises, emergencies, or disasters, MCEM conducts After Action Reports (AAR's) or Critiques
and determines from these findings which procedures, if any, did not meet the needs of the emergency.
f. While the MCED is responsible for the maintenance of this Plan, it is the responsibility of all other
County departments and non - County organizations having emergency response or recovery assignments
to develop and maintain their own Standard Operating Procedures.
g. The MCED Director will, as an improvement effort, develop additional criteria in the plan, and review the
plan to ensure that it reflects current policy with respect to emergency management planning principles.
The Director will also review, approve or disapprove requests for material to be included in the CEMP.
h. The Monroe County Emergency Management Director coordinates the county's preparedness activities.
All Monroe County Divisions, Departments, agencies and organizations having primary or support roles
and responsibilities are part of the Monroe "preparedness organization.
In accordance with State Statute 252, Monroe County Emergency Management Department provides
guidance to, and is a conduit between Monroe County Municipalities and the State Division of
Emergency Management /EOC. The Monroe County Emergency Management Director will review
Municipal CEMPs for consistency with the Monroe County CEMP and provide written approval as
appropriate. Additionally, Monroe County Emergency Management takes the county -wide lead in
providing appropriate training, exercises, plan development, disaster education, and /or other disaster
related requirements to municipalities and private organizations throughout Monroe County.
The Monroe County Emergency Management Director has been active with a county -wide outreach
program utilizing a Southeast Urban Area Security Initiative (SEUASI) Compliance Plan template and
NIMCAST. The current County NIMCAST incorporates inputs from the Monroe County municipalities.
Monroe County Emergency Management will maintain a formal distribution list of individuals and
organizations who have copies of the plan. Those on this list will automatically be provided updates
and revisions. Plan holders are expected to post and record these changes. Revised copies will be dated
to show where changes have been made.
CEMP
BPI-5
April 2017
�a
as
CL
E
0
N
CL
2
aU
L)
va
E
CU
d
I. INTRODUCTION
Blank Intentionally
BPI -6
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
II. Situation
Monroe County, Florida
Monroe County, Florida
Blank Intentionally
as
E
va
CD
c�
as
CD
va
E
LU
�s
as
as
E
0
L)
CD
M
0
U
4)
0
0
�s
CL
0
d
0
0
Ua
CD
0
0
CL
Q
�a
as
CL
E
0
CD
w
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
BASIC PLAN
II. SITUATION
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Basic Plan
II. Situation
II. SITUATION
A. STATEMENT OF COOPERATIVE INTENT
It is the intent of the Monroe County, as a governmental enterprise duly instituted under the laws of the State
of Florida, to exercise due diligence in assuring and preserving the health, safety and welfare of its citizens,
when threatened by natural and technological hazards and terrorist threat.
Pursuant to the powers and duties as prescribed by the County Charter, Florida Statute 252, and delegation of
home rule powers by the County Administrator, Monroe County will stand ready to deploy its forces and
capital resources - with full faith and commitment - to attempt the prevention of loss life and property to its
residents; and to support the mutual -aid pacts with surrounding municipalities.
Furthermore, it is the County's intention to assist Monroe County municipal emergency management opera-
tions through the use of the ICS structure, specifically, by allowing the municipalities to establish Incident
Command Teams, and the County acting as an Area Command, thereby performing the County's obligations
to its citizens and supporting surrounding municipalities during hurricane emergencies and other hazards. It
is the desire of the County to be "full partner" with both the County municipalities and adjacent counties in
responding to an attack, natural and technological hazards.
B. SITUATION
Severe shortages will be experienced in the aftermath of a major or catastrophic emergency event. There will
be severe or total disruption of energy sources and prolonged power outages. Homes, public buildings and
other vital facilities and equipment will be damaged or destroyed and roads will not be passable to due to the
debris. The transportation infrastructure will be disrupted and commercial telecommunication services will
be damaged. Communication between governmental and emergency response agencies will be impaired.
Numerous hazardous conditions and other emergencies as a result of the event can be anticipated. Homes
and public structures and essential equipment will be damaged or destroyed. Delivery of supplies and neces-
sary resources will be severely impacted. Victims may be forced from their places of residence and massive
numbers of injured and /or dead could be anticipated.
Food processing and distribution capabilities will be seriously damaged or destroyed. Damage to fixed facili-
ties which stores/houses or disposes of hazardous materials will, most likely, result in the release of
hazardous materials into the environment. Medical and health care facilities will be over
whelmed and medical supplies and equipment will be in short supply.
CEMP
BP II - 3
April 2017
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
IL SITUATION Monroe County,
Florida
C. POTENTIAL EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
Hurricanes and tropical storms pose major risks to Monroe County due to high winds and flooding. Other
natural hazards that affect the area to a lesser degree are high winds other than hurricane (severe
storms /tornadoes), rainfall flooding, drought, and wildfires.
Hazards that do not affect the area include landslides /sinkholes, dam /levee failure flooding, and winter
storms; thus, these hazards are not addressed by this Plan. Winter storms and freezes do not pose risks to ag-
ricultural interests and property because of the climatological and meteorological characteristics of the Keys.
The winter of 1981 was especially cold, with temperatures in the low 40 °s The greatest effect of an unusual-
ly low temperature would be a resulting low wind chill factor and the National Weather Service issues wind
chill advisories appropriate.
Damage to fixed facilities which generate, produce, use, store or dispose of hazardous materials could result
in the release of hazardous materials in to the environment.
D. HAZARD ANALYSIS
Hazard Overview
Due to its location and geological features, Monroe County is vulnerable to the damaging effects of certain
hazards. A list of these hazards is found on page 7. Disaster response efforts are often hampered by equip-
ment and facility damage, communication failures, inclement weather, responder injury and death, and many
other limiting factors. In the event of an emergency or disaster that exceeds the available resources, the pub-
lic should expect and be prepared for a minimum 72 -hour delay for emergency response services. A loss of
US 1 or one or more of its many bridges could potentially create a delay in resources that would impact
Monroe County for days, weeks, or even months.
Monroe County Hazard Analysis
a. Hurricanes/Tropical Storms and Severe Weather
Monroe County has been named by the National Hurricane Center as an area most prone to the effects
from tropical cyclones. Severe weather is often localized to a specific area due to the geographical
makeup of the Keys.
b. Hazardous Materials Incidents (Spills)
Monroe County has only one transportation route (US 1) which would be severely impacted in the event
of a hazardous material transportation accident/incident. Additionally, Monroe County has identified 29
facilities, which, should a hazardous material incident occur, will severely impact the immediate geo-
graphical area. The primary response agency is the Monroe County Fire and Rescue Department.
c. Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies
Florida Power and Light (FP &L) Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant is located in South Dade County on
Biscayne Bay, ten miles east - southeast of Homestead, 25 miles south of the City of Miami. The most
vulnerable area adjacent to the power plant is within the plume exposure 10 -mile Emergency Planning
Zone (EPZ). Because projected radiation levels would exceed Protective Action Guide limits for a worst
case scenario, implementation of appropriate protective actions (i.e. evacuation) would be required.
Monroe County has its northern most point located within the 10 mile EPZ of Turkey Point Nuclear
Power Plant. The largest population is Ocean Reef, which has approximately 7,500 residents, employees
BP II - 4 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
II. SITUATION
and visitors (4,500 permanent residents, 2,500 contracted personnel and 500 staff and visitors).
d. Mass Migra
Armed violence and civil unrest abroad results in the threat of spontaneous mass migration to Florida,
particularly southern Florida. Mass migration increases the need for law enforcement, detention and
mass care. Monroe County's unique geographical location makes it easily accessible to migratory popu-
lation abroad.
Coastal Oil Spill
Monroe County's economy is derived from and /or dependent upon tourist oriented, marine -based recrea-
tional activities. Additionally, the commercial fishing industry would be severely impacted by such an
incident. The probability of a coastal spill is high, as the Florida Keys are inundated with marine vessels,
but the severity of the risk is low, as most vessels operating in the area are small pleasure craft and small
commercial fishing vessels. The exception to this is the Port of Key West, where larger vessels are oper-
ated. The risk to Key West is mitigated through the presence of the USCG and its oil pollution capabili-
ties.
f. Brush/Wild Land Fires
The threat of brush and wild land fires is minimal for the majority of Monroe County, with the exception
of Everglades National Park, located on mainland Monroe County, and Big Pine and Sugarloaf Keys, lo-
cated in the lower Keys, and the US. 1 entry corridor from Florida City.
g. Storms, Lightning
toning
Not only does Monroe County experience the yearly threat of ocean borne waterspouts becoming land
borne tornadoes, but also severe thunder storms and lightning, thereby threatening the population and
property interests of Monroe County. The county's vulnerability to wind is compounded by high concen-
trations of mobile home residents in various county locations.
h. Flooding
Most of Monroe County has a natural elevation of 4 to 7 feet above mean sea level, and is subject to
flooding during hurricanes or heavy rains.
i. Terrorism
Civil Disturbance or Military Conflict. Terrorism is a serious State issue. Florida is vulnerable due to its
geographical proximity to Cuba and the Caribbean nations. Military installations, chemical processing
plants, highly populated areas are the most susceptible targets for terrorist attacks. Such an act would re-
sult in mass casualties and mass evacuation of the affected area.
• A violent foreign situation may result in mass migration to the State and Monroe County. This action
would result in extensive need for law enforcement, mass care and detention facilities.
• In the event of civil disturbance, the protective action will be a joint effort between the County Sher-
iff's Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and /or the Department of Justice
would be the lead Federal agencies.
Drought
Drought, as defined here, is a prolonged period of dry weather during, which there is an inadequate
supply of water to meet water supply demands. This prolonged lack of water can have severe effects on
people, animals, and plants. It will ultimately result in massive impact to life and property. Commerce
may be severely affected.
• Lack of rainfall and adequate water supply will result in health problems for humans, animals, and
CEMP
BP II - 5
April 2017
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
va
E
CU
d
II. SITUATION
Monroe County,
Florida
vegetation. Regulations and water restrictions may force residents to stop the waste of any potable
water or water supply.
• Department of Transportation is the primary agency for all transportation requests and will coordinate
with the appropriate support agencies regarding drought relief efforts.
k. Sinkholes
Sinkholes are depressions in the land surface or holes in the ground caused by subsidence or collapse of
surficial material into openings in soluble rock. Sinkholes usually develop in areas underlain by car-
bonate rock. Sinkholes in Monroe County are extremely rare.
• Sinkholes can cause damage to highways, homes, sewage facilities, utility lines and other structures.
Earth - moving equipment may be needed to deal with sinkholes. Should this occur on county proper-
ty, Department of Public Works would be the primary agency. Should this occur on state property,
Florida Department of Transportation would be the lead agency.
Freezes
Monroe County, as the southernmost point of the United States, experiences a year round mild climate
thereby attracting an inordinate number of seasonal and year round visitors as well as an estimated
homeless population numbering approximately 300.
• The County's lowest temperatures occur from late November to early March with the peak number of
events occurring in January.
• The risk of an event resulting in a life threatening "freeze" is unlikely. Personal injury or death due to
freezes is not to be considered a hazard in this analysis. The greatest effect of an unusually low tem-
perature would be a resulting low wind chill factor. The result of this may be that of a minor drop in
the influx of outside visitors to Monroe County.
I- Exotic Pests and DiseasesMonroe County does not have an agricultural or livestock industry and there-
fore does not normally deal with these issues. However, as demonstrated with the New World Screw
Worm Outbreak in 2016, the protected wildlife species of the Keys can be impacted. The primary re-
sponsibility for this type of response would primarily fall on the Florida Department of Agriculture and
our Federal partners who maintain the protected species, but as demonstrated in the 2016 response, the
County would work in close partnership with these agencies to ensure a successful outcome.
n. Aircraft Accident
Monroe County has three commercial or military airports that would be severely impacted in the event
of a natural disaster or a terrorist attack. Key West Airport is located in the City of Key West; Naval Air
Station Boca Chica in Key West, and Marathon Airport, located in Marathon, at U.S. Highway 4 1,
MM 52. Personnel of Key West Airport and Naval Air Station are the initial responders to situations,
which would require emergency response at their facilities. Additionally, there are three small private
landing strips located within residential neighborhoods.
Infrastructure Disruption not normally considered a hazard, the simply lack of roadway redun-
dancy creates a hazard forMonroe County. The county is dependant on US 1 and its 42 bridges for
ground transportation. This single point of failure requires Monroe County to plan for potential fail-
ure.
Monroe County also faces a potential disruption in infrastructure through the potential loss of the water
pipeline that travels from the mainland, down US 1, to Key West. The County maintains in partner-
ship with the Florida Keys Aquaduct Authority a detailed plan to protect this asset.
p. Disease and Pandemic Outbreaks
A disease outbreak happens when a disease occurs in greater numbers than expected in a community or
BP II - 6 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
II. SITUATION
region or during season. An outbreak may occur in one community or even extend to several countries.
It can last for days to years. An epidemic occurs when an infectious disease spreads rapidly to many
people. These type of hazards would occur with low frequency and a limited severity, as the population
dispersion and the lack of large urban population centers would limit the impact. The vunerable popula-
tion would be the elderly and the pregnant. These at risks populations are closely monitored by the
FDOH.
q. Special Events
Large public events lend themselves to being the targets of terrorist activity or civil disturbances. The
County and other County entities host several community /civil events open to the general public. One
of the largest events is the Fantasy Fest, followed by the 7 -mile Bridge Run, Upper Keys Nautical Flee
Market, boat races, numerous seafood festivals, mini and regular lobster season, etc. These public as-
semblies are often an impact to the limited municipal services. The event sponsor /s must coordinate
with the government officials to minimize impacts to day to day County and municipal services.
E. HAZARD AFFECTING MONROE COUNTY
HAZARD AFFECTING MONROE COUNTY
Natural
• Drought/Water Shortage
• Epidemic, Human
• Flooding
• Heat, Extreme
• Hurricane /Tropical
Storm
• Search/Rescue Emergen-
cy, Aircraft, Marine, Med-
ical
• Tomado/Thunderstorm
(Bold — Most Significant)
Technological
• Communication Failure
• Coastal Oil Spill
• Energy Emergency, Fuel/Resource Shortage
• Fire, Explosion
• Fire, Structural
• Fire, Brush
• Hazardous Materials, Fixed Facility
• Hazardous Materials, Transportation
• Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies
• Power/Utility Failure
• Transportation Accident, Aircraft, Marine,
Motor Vehicle, Railroad (mass casualty)
Human/Societal
• Civil Disturbance: Riot, Demonstration, Vio-
lent Protest, Illegal Assembly
• Hostage Situation
• Mass Migration
• Military Conflict
• Strike
• Terrorism: Bomb Blast, Economic, Incendiary,
Sabotage, Prolonged/Multiple Hostage
• Terrorism, WMD: Biological, Chemical, Nu-
clear
• Workplace violence
Catastrophic
Critical
Limited
Negligible
HAZARD RATING SUMMARY
• WMD: Nuclear, Chemical. Biological
Hurricane:
• Terrorism - Explosive
Category 4 & 5
• Nuclear Power Plant Accident
Hurricane: Cat 2 & 3
• Infrastructure Sabotage
Tornado
• Mass Immigration
• Transportation Accident
• Hurricane: Cat 1
• Tropical Storm
• Extreme Heat
• Lightning
• Structural Fire
• Civil Disturbance — Riot
• Tropical Depression
• Floods
• Drought
• HazMat Trans ortation
CEMP
BP II - 7
April 2017
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
II. SITUATION
Monroe County,
Florida
• Cyber Terrorism
Not Occurred Low Medium High
BPII -8
Severity
More than 50 deaths/injuries; Complete shutdown of critical
facilities for 30 days or more; More than 50% property dam-
Catastrophic: gte /lo
state/local/private o s � y or sustain
recovery activities;,! Overwhelms local and state response
resources,''
10 -50 deaths /injuries; Shutdown of critical facilities for 8 -30
Critical.• days; 25 -50% property damage; Short-term effect on econo-
my; Temporarily (24 -48 hours) overwhelms response 're-
sources.
Less than 10 deaths/injuries; Shutdown of critical facilities
Limited: for 3 -7 days; 10 -25% property damage; Temporary effect on
economy; No effect on response system.
Minor injuries, no deaths; Shutdown of critical facilities? for
Negligihle: less than 3 days; Less than 10% property damage; No effect
on economy; No effect on response system.
Note: The category ofseverity is used if the hazard results in one or more of the qualifiers.
CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
F. SUMMARY OF PROJECTED IMPACT POTENTIAL
SUMMARY OF PROJECTED IMPACT POTENTIAL
11. SITUATION
CEMP BP 11 - 9
April 2017
as
CL
E
0
C
CL
2
w
L)
r _
(D
E
.a
0
CU
t
I
Hazard
2
U
w
Category
4
4
NATURAL
Drought
X
X
X
X
X
X
Epidemic, Human
X
X
X
X
Flood, Coastal/ Intercoastal
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Flood, Urban
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Heat, Extreme
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hurricane
X
X
X
X
X1
X
Ix
X
X
I X
X
I X
X
X
X1
X
X
I X
X
X
Landshift, Subsidence (sink
X
X
X
X
X
X
Holes)
Lightning, Thunderstorm
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Search/Rescue Emergency, Air-
X
X
craft, Marine, Medical
Tornado
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tropical Storm
XIX
X
X
X1
X
X
X
1XI
X
X
I X
I X
X
X
X
X
I X
X
X
Water Shortage
X
X
X
X
X
X
TECHNOLOGICAL
Communication Failure
X
X
X
X
X
Energy Emergency,
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fuel/Resource Shortage
Fire, Explosion
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fire, Structural
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1XI
X
Hazardous Materials, Fixed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Facility
Hazardous Materials, Transpor-
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
tation
Nuclear Accident
X
X
X
X
X
X
Power/Utility Failure
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Transportation Accident: Air-
craft, Marine, Motor Vehicle,
X
X
X
X
Railroad (Mass Casualty)
HUMAN/SOCIETAL
Civil Disturbance: Riot,
Demonstration, Violent Protest,
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Illegal Assembly
Hostage Situation
X
X
Mass Immigration
X
X
X
X
Military Conflict
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Strike
X
X
X
X
Terrorism: Bomb Blast, Eco-
nomic, Incendiary, Sabotage,
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
I Prolonged/ Multiple Hostage
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Terrorism, WMD: Biological,
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chemical, Nuclear
CEMP BP 11 - 9
April 2017
as
CL
E
0
C
CL
2
w
L)
r _
(D
E
.a
0
CU
II. SITUATION
Monroe County,
Florida
G. MONROE COUNTY GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
BP 11 - 10 CEMP
April 2017
t
Hazard
Category
Workplace Violence
x
x
G. MONROE COUNTY GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
BP 11 - 10 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN II. SITUATION
CEMP
April 2017 BP II - 11
II. SITUATION
H. LOCATION MAP
LOCATION MAP
_7nm.9_ P _'R - 1
Ten Thousand Islands
- S r
Chatham Z RE
6a
... . 4!.ii:
o
jHqe . ..... jch(Fmd-b
4C
WamL-Diidi
L.- -amames"tead
North H; 4t Vadp-S- — -AL-
---F City
.. . ........ .
6 U r 0 r
-Joe.
.-AW Lake- ke
7� 1 ,
d I�WLA"4 ��-Lake
pof
Monroe County
Florida Bay
Big Pi Marathon
Keys
Raccoon Key X�rbla Keys
_�West
Monroe County,
Florida
r r Miami Beach
oral Gables
errine
S
utler Ridge
,' rnceton
iz�urt! City
C,?Yne B'?Y
Caesar Creek
j
J
I Key 1 —go
Key Largo
avernier
T
Z;
A t I a n t i c
0 C e a n
BP 11 - 12 CEMP
April 2017
as
CL
E
0
N
CL
2
w
L)
r _
(D
E
.a
0
M
BASIC PLAN II. SITUATION
L DEMOGRAPHICS
The estimated population of Monroe County is 79,000.
Monroe County's population increases due to the tourist and seasonal population, increasing over the course
of the hurricane season. Therefore estimates of the population vary from as low as 79,000 to as high as esti-
mated 105,000 in November.
The population density of Monroe County resides in the island chain along US 1. This population is relative-
ly distributed evenly down the island chain, with 1 /3 r of the population in the upper Keys, 1 /3 r in the mid-
dle Keys, and 1 /3 r in the lower Keys.
The county has very small non - English speaking population located primarily in Marathon and Key West.
The county has over -75 mobile home /RV parks located throughout the Keys. Additionally, the Keys have
over 8,900 hotel and motel facilities utilized by 4 million visitors to the county each year.
A complete listing of mobile home parks locations may be found in the Monroe County Critical
Infrastructure Inventory listing on file with Emergency Management Department.The stimated mobile home
population is over 16,000.
There are over 12,469 persons over the age of 65 with approximately 583 enrolled in the Special Needs Pro-
gram. The distribution of this population matches the general population distribution of the Keys with elder-
ly being evenly distributed througout the island chain, but not located in mainland Monroe.The County has
over 100 mobile home/ RV parks and over 8,900 hotel and motel facilities.
The 2012 County study indicates that there are 13,665 Tourist Units, 8,134 Mobile Home Units and 44,630
Site -Built Units.
The County Special Needs Registry is at 583 clients.
The County does not have an agricultural industry; therefore, does not have a farm worker population.
The per capita income in 2015 was $74,409.
X
1
__-- ---- ._.-- - - -._.
Lower Keys Planning Area 4
MaF 33.�
p �. �• pnu meDa� N
]ofd
CEMP
April 2017 BP II - 13
E
0
te4
CL
2
B
b)
r _
4)
E
0
CU
d
II. SITUATION
BP II - 14
Monroe County
Florlda'a Uth moat populoua county
with DA% of FWW populalJon
P0pjL - Jor
- oLSrq
C— P.WYlbl W.. 1s{a.hr
102 OIL
dl::
102 Cam.
RO:i
%drp. 1LR-M
19L
20M E—
nL
% drp. 100: m
1 C%
}w Circe
7107C
%drp. MEE -10
Ax
+-0L
-CA
% Ubr Iny -My.
1_1%
%de
301%-0.1%
Pz. L LXnft
i '1 ]
W6
Ph- N 6th
%L�i akr� Nr.rslaov
-7%
Yil pwk
xM
Lbw. ad F.Wt r
}m Cibr b
% h w 1_Yo-16
Xx ftodm — ar 3016-bW
11 h.0 7G45 M
}02 Pvhdm — - mdi�
Y drp. 702 -a
}011 hYdn Ap
rkalb
0T16A01
12016.0 - .1
1506}1
iLR•1
IFA%
21m
IF]Y
sax
wax
2 }S%
74017 i01i6.d :1
i PL F21
7Lr-3
C2% h4%
74EL 'M
CYA Fax
�E{ 416
It •mn .3Y.r
K,y -
1tid P.r.rrd
i®
3010 try
3011 130
3012 331
3012 ip
3014 M
3013 ffi
X1
flat.
73MG47
eara
4 44 ME
I Am 130
9E{y1
13 O1=
.430A=
420027,
2 i`1 L'1
1 � 779
i]dCW
iS3LC
lees
123K
d1a1C
LL 7=
4WCr
V11122i
111 =iC
0.4
- oLSrq
WREN Currk
Kl Cu.q
1EIS4 Iri Mir. E- a
}1AIF
11m
[ - - --
NAD
P.-I PAIL UbdAUA In
11,10
rL
1601
1EIS4 vf. 3M C—
9.101
D—wi-
1 }jEP
Dmrd&znm
16'01
-CA
14.1M
P—g d! - -- ur
711% 13%
1tid P.r.rrd
i®
3010 try
3011 130
3012 331
3012 ip
3014 M
3013 ffi
X1
flat.
73MG47
eara
4 44 ME
I Am 130
9E{y1
13 O1=
.430A=
420027,
2 i`1 L'1
1 � 779
i]dCW
iS3LC
lees
123K
d1a1C
LL 7=
4WCr
V11122i
111 =iC
0.4
Ennpo}Fnvd by rductiry
3 opulat on Ch: raaterlcl ac
Xun hrd firm
P.-I PAIL UbdAUA In
Pno rr m*� nAh
W..s { p�1
r'FLldr
Lr¢h
LL— Caaq'
flat.
2Mp
-CA
204
P—g d! - -- ur
711% 13%
301%-0.1%
3ND
i '1 ]
W6
Ph- N 6th
fax
{6'L
3116
-]
177
FaLt.Lan
1kib- .k.
1772 r1.1%
107%•• {i%
HoaL6ho d6 and
Famy Houcaho d6
X%mw
Chrl - Adkn 10sdanr
11 06 rDJn
07%•• {7%
-- -
bb-Cy.hr
rk kL
pk.62 -1 Y-Ajp
213%
'_ii%
ird-h n
b
IDxn
Liarrdn
12%
IRL
F" hpahckY 3031
x77
-1.21D.
Fk. Adrrdm
M IY r 1AY
411 % 11%
Y•IF�pLndiiv.ucri6
r-l%
lem
0"H-1 h-n L. U.
1L01r X1314
E= L•�{i%
Tdal - - 3010C—
2'05
74x% }
yr. muq k.Pau
LIL r1.lY
0i %•� {i%
rrry haalLkY 301001—
x}K
LM%4 - .
Cr—ffoykl rbka
131. 4 a� 1
31 %.� {7%
%ww-d'kh.ucrid
3Z)%
d}ax
CL—K1Y1nA1*'i-
121 rIn%
21'2••{1%
1rr.0r Hmmhdd LtrL 1Y0Q-
271
21Q
.91-d
102 FDA%
02%•• {i%
k.-P rRJKOa Llp{Lr�a
3 7C
301
. r .urw. r•nua}ax•Laaa.ru
..L
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
X69
Q,#
CL
E
0
C
CL
2
w
L)
r_
(D
E
0
M
d
Ennpo}Fnvd by rductiry
Xun hrd firm
P.-I PAIL UbdAUA In
]fM Prd Y
W..s { p�1
r'FLldr
2rM PmerAL.f
Ymo. C-.w
in a
rJ kzL.& L
ii"
dr0Aa1
Al 10-1-
i
ffmcal
hW.d Fd —LYkf{
N
12s
X.a P—L lift
fax
{6'L
C
LN
W=
Cs.d-dn
I },IY
'.PL
Lbme-..t
47
X%mw
1AY
11%
TrrL,�perminU UndLL
017
141AQ
TadL Lw-
213%
'_ii%
ird-h n
b
IDxn
Liarrdn
12%
IRL
RE-IdASArL
}iC
F1Ax
Fk. Adrrdm
112%
1C 7%
FrvY.knd Lib— -i-
]0d
IMAi
Pra—L 6ukr• enL
IF..1
1Y%
LLl.b. L XL.klh7r1a.
7_'
71.195
Ld..kr iK h!-.-
&M
1C in
Ldrw nd K. F
FY
S.d3T
6— di,! -pb ib
w]%
an
onr OLr.u.
3T
s1A11
0h. 3.,A L
l.m
;}%
GarLr�i
.0
%13
G.L.-Y
},l%
{P%
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
X69
Q,#
CL
E
0
C
CL
2
w
L)
r_
(D
E
0
M
d
BASIC PLAN
J. ECONOMIC PROFILE
II. SITUATION
Monroe County's economy is unique in a number of respects due to its location and geography. The area
attracts both seasonal residents and short-term visitors, drawn by the amenable climate and recreational op-
portunities. The economy is dominated by tourism and the commercial fishing industry.
Services, dominated by hospitality (food and lodging), is the largest segment of the private sector, followed
by retail trade. These industries account for nearly 60.4% of total employment, and 67% of private sector
employment.
Commercial fishing represents 7% of total employment and 9% of private sector employment. A combina-
tion of economic and natural resources factors have lead to a decline in the number of commercial fishing
vessels and a long -term downward trend in the total poundage of the harvest.
Two other private sector categories together account for about 15% of total employment: construction and
finance /insurance /real estate (May, 2012 indicated 4.9 % unemployment).
Public sector employment accounts for just over 16% of total employment. This category includes the feder-
al government (and military), State and local government agencies, and utilities.
Because the tax base in Monroe County is supplemented by tourism, declines in the number of visitors after
major hurricanes lead to reduced revenue associated with the Bed Tax, Sales Tax, and Infrastructure Tax.
Historically, damaging storms result in significant loss of revenues.
The average property value in Monroe County is $250,000 - $ 350,000. Monroe County has no agricultural
areas.
Monroe County houses several hundred inmates in three County jails and one State Correctional Facility lo-
cated on Big Pine Key. The County jails are situated in Upper, Middle, and Lower Keys.
K. TRANSPORTATION
The transportation network in the Florida Keys is unique in that a single road forms its backbone and the sole
link to the Florida mainland. U.S. Route 1, referred to as the Overseas Highway, runs for 126 miles from
Florida City in Miami -Dade County to Key West in Monroe County. Maintained by the Florida Department
of Transportation, for most of its length U.S. 1 is a two -lane highway with (space) 42 bridges.
U.S. 1 is a lifeline for the Keys, functioning as both highway and "Main Street." Each day it brings provi-
sions, fuel, equipment, tourists, and various other resources from the mainland.
Approximately 450 miles of roads, including 42 bridges, 27 of which are maintained by the County. Card
Sound Road, operated as a toll road, is an alternate to U.S. 1 beginning at MM 106. Mainland Monroe Coun-
ty consists primarily of government -owned parks and preserves, and consequently has few roads. The only
County - maintained road is Loop Road (with several families living on Loop Road), a 16 -mile excursion off
of U.S. 41 crossing the Miami -Dade and Collier County lines.
The cities of Key West, Marathon, Key Colony Beach, Layton, and Islamorada are responsible for the streets
within their boundaries.
Air transportation is a viable alternative to highway travel. Monroe County has two airports: Key
West International Airport and Marathon Airport. Key West Airport serves major commercial airlines while
CEMP
April 2017 BP II - 15
�a
as
CL
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
0
CU
d
II. SITUATION
Monroe County,
Florida
Marathon Airport is a general aviation only. Four privately -owned community airports are also located in
the Keys.
Emergency Transportation — see Annex II — Preparedness — "J"
L. ENVIRONMENTAL & HISTORIC RESOURCES
Environmental Resources
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection lists the following specific environmentally sensitive
areas referred to as "Special Management Areas" (state and federal):
• Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary (comprehensive designation).
• Bahia Honda State Park.
• Fort Zachary Taylor State Historic Site.
• Indian Key State Historic Site.
• John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
• Lignum Vitae Key State Botanical Site.
• Long Key State Park.
• Windley Key Fossil Reef State Geological Site.
• Curry Hammocks State Park.
• San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve.
• Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge.
• Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge.
• Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary.
• Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary.
• Everglades National Park (primarily mainland Monroe).
M. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
The elements listed on the "Essential Services, Critical Facilities and Infrastructure" chart, comprise the like-
ly available emergency management support facilities. Monroe County has identified certain "critical facili-
ties" that may be either emergency incident sites due to disaster impacts, or could be used as emergency
management support facilities given that they are not impacted. Monroe County will strive to maintain cer-
tain "essential services" and maintain /restore the community's "infrastructure" during times of disaster.
2. The chart on the following page provides a "master situation summary" of essential services, critical facili-
ties and infrastructure. These are defined as follows:
Essential Services: Community services normally provided on a daily basis. Each of these services are
dependent upon certain critical facilities and infrastructure. Monroe County will also strive to provide
these services during disasters through activation of Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) as appropri-
ate.
Critical Facilities: Specific Monroe County structures or facilities that support the delivery of essential
services. Critical facilities generally should be functional within 24 to 72 hours after a declared disaster
depending on the severity of the event.
BP II - 16 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN II. SITUATION
Critical facilities can also be defined as locations having large concentrations of people either tem-
porarily or permanently such as high occupancy structures, special population facilities, or special
community events. These situations can cause an "overload" on the community's essential services
(special events themselves could be considered a hazard), or cause an immediate focusing of es-
sential services when disaster occurs (response to schools, day care centers, hospitals, etc.). We
have included community support to these situations as an "essential service." A "Critical Facility
List" is attached as Annex X to this plan.
Infrastructure: "Systems" upon which essential services are dependent.
The Monroe County Local Mitigation Work Group has determined that the following listed facilities and
infrastructure meet the definition of "critical facility ":
a. Hospitals/Nursing Homes
• Florida Keys Health Systems (DePoo Hospital and Lower Keys Medical Center).
• Marathon (Middle Keys) — Fishermen's Hospital.
• Tavernier (Upper Keys) — Mariners Hospital.
• All hospitals must evacuate Monroe County in a storm of Category 3 or greater.
Nursing Homes.
• Bayshore Manor, Assisted Living Facility, Key West (Monroe County owned and operated)
b. Schools /Shelters
Monroe County has 4 in- county shelters for Category 1 -2 hurricanes only. For Category 3 or higher
storms, all residents must evacuate out of the county and may shelter in Miami -Dade County.
The in- county shelters are:
• Key West High School, 2100 Flagler Ave., KW.
• Sugarloaf Elementary School, Mile- Marker 19, Sugarloaf Key.
• Marathon High School, Marathon.
• Coral Shores High School, Mile- Marker 90 Plantation Key
4. Selected Infrastructure
a. Bridges
• There are 42 bridges in Monroe County
• One drawbridge Snake Creek Bridge at Mile- Marker 86, opens for marine traffic; drawbridge op-
erations and possible breakdowns will interrupt traffic flow.
b. Water Lines
Primary supply pipeline on mainland in Florida City (managed by Florida Keys Aqueduct Au-
thority).
Some distribution pipeline connected to roads and bridges.
Contingency and redundancy:
— Primary pipeline serving Upper Keys is sub - aqueous and does not depend on roads and bridges.
— Reverse Osmosis Plant located in Marathon serves Middle Keys.
— Reverse Osmosis Plant located in Stock Island (Key West) serves Lower Keys.
Power Lines
Electric Power is supplied by Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) for the Upper Keys to
CEMP
April 2017 BP II - 17
�a
as
CL
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
II. SITUATION
Marathon.
Monroe County,
Florida
• Electric Power is supplied by Keys Energy for Marathon to Key West.
• The majority of electric lines are above ground.
• No power poles are located on bridges. To prevent loss if bridges are damaged, transmission line
power poles are pile- driven into the water along roads and bridges.
• Subsequent to Hurricane Andrew poles re- designed to withstand serious storm conditions were in-
stalled in certain areas such as along the 18 -mile stretch. Old equipment is being replaced with
newer, more resilient materials.
d. Telephone Service
• To provide redundancy, two major trunk fibers are provided from Homestead on the mainland to
Key West. One is buried and the other is aerial.
• Most cable lines located along underside of fixed bridges, therefore vulnerable if bridges fail.
• Digging not feasible because of rock substructure.
• Environmental considerations inhibit underwater installations.
Helicopter Landing Zones
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has identified emergency landing zones throughout the County
and the zones are on file with Emergency Management.
BP II - 18 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. Concept of Operations
Monroe County, Florida
Blank Intentionally
as
E
va
CD
c�
as
CD
va
E
LU
�s
as
as
E
0
L)
CD
M
0
U
4)
0
0
�s
CL
0
d
0
0
Ua
CD
0
0
CL
Q
�a
as
CL
E
0
CD
w
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Basic Plan
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. GENERAL
Monroe County Government exists for the purpose of providing for the welfare of Monroe County residents
and guests. Therefore, Monroe County Government assumes the responsibility for developing an effective
response to an emergency and acts as the agent through which the response will be coordinated and
implemented.
The primary objective for Emergency Management in Monroe County is to provide a coordinated effort
from all supporting County divisions /departments, municipalities, independent authorites, and constitutional
offices in the preparation for, response to, and recovery from either a localized or widespread disaster. The
Monroe County Emergency Management Director is the focal point for County Emergency Management
activities. However, Emergency Management responsibilities extend beyond this office, to all County
government division /department, municipalities, independent authorites, and constitutional offices and
ultimately, to each individual citizen.
Effective disaster preparedness and response must also involve coordination and pre - planning between all
County public entities and volunteer organizations with emergency responsibilities.
A basic responsibility for family emergency planning and response lies with individuals and heads of
households.
A County emergency exists when the situation exceeds the capabilities of the County and Municipal
emergency services. County and Municipal officials will implement emergency plans and procedures to
alleviate the emergency. Pre - existing mutual -aid agreements between the various government jurisdictions
could be invoked as appropriate. County officials may declare a State of Local Emergency (Florida Statutes,
Chapter 252.38 (2)) to expedite access to local resources needed to cope with the incident. If the needed
response exceeds these local capabilities, a disaster situation exists. The County may further ask for a
gubernatorial declaration and State assistance. The Governor, in turn, has the option of asking for Federal aid
when it appears that the combined resources of municipal, county and state agencies will be inadequate.
Disasters will require County divisions /departments to perform extraordinary functions (as per Florida
Statutes 252.38 (3)). In these situations, every attempt will be made by County management to preserve the
County's organizational integrity and to assign emergency tasks to County employees that parallel their
normal duties. However, it may be necessary to re- assign County employees and use them in functions or
areas of greatest need. County daily functions that do not contribute directly to the emergency operation may
be suspended for the duration of the emergency. County personnel and resources that would normally be
required to perform those daily functions may be redirected to accomplish emergency tasks.
CEMP
April 2017 BP III - 3
�a
as
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
The Board of County Commission and County Administrator, through the Monroe County Emergency
Management Director, are responsible for the direction, control, and coordination of emergency management
activities in Monroe County.
B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PHASES
The County will meet its responsibility for protecting life and property from the effects of emergency and
disaster events by acting within each of the following four phases of emergency management.
Mitigation
a. Mitigation efforts include activities that will prevent or reduce the impact of emergency/ disaster
results on people, property and environment. Efforts include building codes, land use planning,
training and education, structural and non - structural safety measures. Any actions accomplished to
prevent an emergency /disaster from occurring or to reduce the effects of an emergency /disaster is
Mitigation.
b. County divisions /departments will enforce all public safety mandates of the County laws, regulations
and ordinances to include land use management and building codes, and will recommend to the
County Commission and County Administrator, legislation required to improve the "disaster
resistance ".
Preparedness
a. Preparedness consists of almost any pre- disaster action that is assured to improve the safety or
effectiveness of disaster response. Preparedness consists of those activities that have the potential to
save lives, lessen property damage, and increase individual and community control over the
subsequent disaster response. (See Annex II; Preparedness Programs.)
b. County Divisions /Departments will remain vigilant to crises within their areas of responsibility.
County government will prepare for emergencies by maintaining existing or developing detailed
emergency plans and procedures to enable first responders to accomplish the tasks expected of them.
County management will ensure that their employees are trained to implement emergency and
disaster procedures and instructions. Other government jurisdictions within and outside County
boundaries encouraged to participate in various county exercises. Exercise results will be
documented and used in a continuous planning effort to improve the County's emergency readiness
posture. This continuous planning endeavor will culminate in revisions to this plan in the constant
attempt to achieve a higher state of readiness for an emergency or disaster response.
Response
a. Response is the use of resources to address the immediate and short-term effects of an emergency or
disaster. Emergency and disaster responses are designed to minimize suffering, loss of life, and
property damage, maintain essential government services (continuity of operations) and to speed
recovery and restoration of essential services.
b. When any County division /department, municipality, independent authority, or constitutional office
receives information about a potential emergency or disaster, it will conduct an initial assessment
and report such information to the Emergency Management Department who will then determine the
need to alert others, and set in motion appropriate actions to reduce risk and potential impacts.
Emergency response activities will be as described in division/departmental plans and procedures,
and may involve activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for coordination of support.
BP III - 4 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
c. County divisions /departments, municipalities, independent authorites, and constitutional offices may
be called upon to assist with warnings and emergency public information, support first responder
efforts to save lives and property, assist with supplying basic human needs, assist with the
maintenance or restoration of essential services, and assist with protecting vital resources and the
environment. Responses to declared emergencies and disasters will be guided by this plan.
4. Recovery
a. Recovery efforts aim at returning to pre- disaster community life. Recovery activities include detailed
damage assessments, debris management, restoration of essential services, critical facilities and
infrastructure, rebuilding of homes and businesses and financial assistance.
b. There is no definite point at which response ends and recovery begins. However, generally speaking,
some recovery efforts will occur after the emergency organization is deactivated and County
division /department have returned to pre- disaster operation, while other many longer term recovery
programs will often be integrated with day -to -day functions.
C. EMERGENCY /DISASTER RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES
Response actions of Monroe County are based on the accuracy of all data concerning county
vulnerability and risk issues.
2. The objectives of the Monroe County Emergency Management program are to protect public health and
safety and preserve public and private property. During emergencies and disasters, the County will
endeavorto:
a. Save Lives
Save human lives; Treat the injured; Warn the public to avoid further casualties; Evacuate people
from the effects of the emergency; Direct people to shelter and congregate care; Save animals.
b. Protect Property
Save property from destruction; Take action to prevent further lose; Provide security for property,
(especially in evacuated areas), should situation call for such action, and prevent contamination to
the environment.
C. Restore the Community to Normal
Restore essential utilities; Restore community infrastructure; Help restore economic basis of the
community.
D. ORGANIZATION
1. Daily Operations (pre - disaster)
a. The County is governed by an elected five member Board of County Commissioners and is chaired
by the County Mayor, a County Commissioner selected by a Commission majority vote.
b. The County Administrator has overall responsibility for the daily operations of County Government,
except for Constitutional Officer functions. The County Administrator administers the daily routine
business of Monroe County Government in a manner consistent with policy established by the Board
of County Commissioners. The County government is organized into functional divisions and
departments created for the delivery of essential governmental services.
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 5
�a
as
CL
E
0
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
2. Emergency Organization
Monroe County,
Florida
a. Chapter 252.38 of the Florida Statutes requires political subdivisions to develop emergency plans
for the safeguarding of life and property of its citizens. Each local Emergency Management
Department shall have jurisdiction over and serve an entire county. Monroe County is responsible
for emergency management activities within the county.
b. This CEMP establishes the County Emergency Management program and emergency
organization. All officers and employees of the County are part of the emergency program and
organization.
The County's Emergency Management Director duties include the ongoing planning for, and
coordination of, those actions necessary for the creation and maintenance of an effective
emergency response capability and emergency organization to prepare for and manage
emergency conditions.
3. National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)
a. This plan formalizes the County's use of NIMS principles and concepts, and the ICS organization
and structure. When necessary, municipalities and independent authorities may establish Incident
Management Teams which will be overseen by an Area Command System established by Monroe
County.
E. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Continuity of Government is the preservation, maintenance or reconstruction of the civil government's
ability to carry out its constitutional responsibilities. Consequently, if a unit of government is not
prepared, most, if not all of its critical governance ability could be severely degraded.
1. Responsibilities
a. Governor:
Florida Statute 252.36 directs the Governor as the responsible party for meeting the dangers
presented to the state and its citizens by emergency events. In the event of an emergency beyond
local control the Governor or his/her legal designee may assume direct operational control over all
or any part of the emergency functions within this state, and she or he shall have the power
through proper process of law to carry out the provisions of this section. The Governor is
authorized to delegate such powers as she or he may deem prudent.
b. Board of County Commissioners:
Florida Statute 252 holds the Board of County Commissioners responsible for safeguarding the
life and property of the population of Monroe County, and to provide effective governmental
control and coordination of emergency operations. For the purpose of effectively carrying out
these emergency responsibilities the Board of County Commissioners has delegated these powers
to the County Mayor.
c. Emergency Management Director:
Florida Statute 252.38 directs each County to establish an Emergency Management Agency and
select a Director to carry out the provisions of Sections 252.31 through 252.60. The Monroe
County Emergency Management Director is the designated party for the County.
BP III - 6 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
2. The line of succession (non emergency) for the County Mayor due to death or absence for any reason is:
a. By County ordinance, the County Mayor is delegated executive authority for all emergency operations
and powers of emergency government.
b. Temporary absence or disability:
Mayor Pro -Tem
County Administrator
In the event the County is involved in a disaster, the chain of authority shall be as follows:
• County Mayor.
• Mayor Pro -Tem.
• County Administrator
Emergency Management Director
4. The County Administrator or his/her designee may order special, temporary personnel assignments that
require individuals to work outside their regular department or job classifications.
a. All appointments and work assignments in an emergency situation shall be documented. Department
Heads will submit various emergency operational plans as to staffing allocation, equipment distribution,
and other emergency related needs as requested by the Emergency Management Department.
The line of succession for the Emergency Management Director is:
a. Designated by Emergency Management Director
b. Appointed by County Administrator
6. The lines of succession for each County division /department heads shall be in accordance with the SOPS
established by those divisions /departments.
7. Safe u.�g Essential Records
a. Preservation of Records
Each division /department within the county is responsible for the preservation of essential records
within their respective division /department. The Emergency Management Department keeps records of
the emergency response in hard copy and /or disk back up.
In general, vital public records include those: considered absolutely essential to the continued
operation of County government; considered absolutely essential to the County's ability to fulfill its
responsibilities to the public; required to protect the rights of individuals and the County; and, essential
to restoration of life support services. Documentation of actions taken during an emergency or disaster
is a legal requirement.
Specific vital public records include: vital statistics, deeds, corporation papers, operational plans,
planning records, resources data, authorities, personnel and payroll rosters, succession lists, supplies
and equipment lists, laws, charters and financial records.
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 7
�a
as
E
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Monroe County,
Florida
F. LEVELS OF DISASTER
Regardless of the level of disaster, Monroe County will utilize the National Incident Management System
process to manage the event. As an incident develops it may be initially managed by an on -scene
Incident Commander. As the incident escalates, the management structure will also evolve, as
described in the NIMS process..
1. Minor
2. Any emergency that is within the capabilities of local government and results in minimal need for State or
Federal assistance Major
Any emergency that will exceed the capabilities of local response organizations and will require State
and Federal assistance Tropical Cyclones of the following categories):
Category 1 74 - 95 Mph 64 -83 Knots Minimal damage
Category 2 96 - 110 Mph 84 -96 Knots Moderate damage
3. Catastrophic
Any emergencies that will require extensive State and Federal assistance, not excluding military support
(Level 3 or 4 or 5category, including the following categories of Tropical Cyclones):
Category 3 111 - 130 Mph 97 -113 Knots Extensive damage
Category 4 131 - 155 Mph 114 -135 Knots Extreme damage
Category .5 > 155 Mph > 135 Knots Catastrophic damage
4. Graduated Response
Most disasters will require a graduated response involving only those persons necessary to handle the
situation. For this purpose, the three levels of response utilized at the Monroe County Emergency
Operation Center are:
a. Level III - This is typically a Monitoring phase. Notification will be made to those agencies and
ESFs who would need to take action should emergency situation escalate.
b. Level II - This is Partial EOC activation. All relevant ESFs are notified. The EOC will be staffed
by Emergency Management personnel and those ESF personnel necessary for partial activation.
c. Level I - Full -scale activation of the MCEOC with 24 hour staffing.
G. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS (ESFs)
Monroe County utilizes a NIMS ICS structure in its EOC. The traditional Emergency Support Function
(ESF) roles still occur, but are organized based on ICS function. For example, the traditional
firefighting function of ESF 4 still exists, but falls under the Emergency Services Branch of the
Operations Section.
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) represent groupings of types of assistance activities that Monroe
County's citizens are likely to need in times of emergency or disaster. During emergencies, the Monroe
BP III - 8 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
County Emergency Management Director determines which ESFs are activated to meet the disaster
response needs.
2. The State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and the National Response Plan, are
organized by related emergency functions, commonly known as "emergency support functions (ESFs)."
The State and Federal governments will respond to Monroe County requests for assistance through the
ESF structure. State and Federal efforts will be in "support" of Monroe County.
This plan is based upon the concept that the Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) for the various
Monroe County divisions /departments and organizations involved in emergency operations will
generally parallel their normal day to day functions. To the extent possible, the same personnel and
material resources will be employed in both cases. The day to day functions that do not contribute
directly to the emergency operations may be suspended for the duration of the emergency.
4. The lead department /entity for the ESF will be responsible for obtaining all information relating to ESF
activities and requirements needed by the emergency and disaster response.
Monroe County will respond to requests for assistance through the Incident Command process. Within
the EOC, requests for assistance will be tasked to the appropriate ESFs and /or the State for completion.
The lead agency will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of that assistance.
H. EMERGENCY AUTHORITIES
Delegation of Authority /Emergency Actions
• Under Monroe County Ordinance No. 028 -1987, which allows the Mayor, Mayor Pre -Tem, or the
County Administrator to declare a State of Local Emergency, the Emergency Management Director,
or their designee, is directed to implement emergency procedures and actions necessary to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the community.
2. Municipalities
• Municipalities must declare their State of Local Emergency prior to requesting and receiving county,
State and /or Federal assistance. Requests for State and /or Federal assistance will be processed
through the County EOC.
The Mayor, Mayor Pre -Tem, or the County Administrator may issue an order or proclamation declaring
a Local State of Emergency, per the Emergency Management Director, if he /she finds an emergency
affecting Monroe County has occurred or that the occurrence or the threat of an emergency affecting the
Monroe County is imminent. The duration of each State of Local Emergency declared is limited to 7
days; it may be extended, as necessary, in 7 -day increments until the Mayor, Mayor Pre -Tem, or the
County Administrator, per the Emergency Management Director, finds that the emergency conditions
no longer exist and he /she terminates the State of Local Emergency.
4. An order or proclamation of Local State of Emergency activates the County Emergency Management
plan. Declaration is ordered by the Mayor, Mayor Pre -Tem, or the County Administrator In addition to
any other power conferred upon the Mayor, Mayor Pre -Tem, or the County Administrator by the
Monroe County Charter and notwithstanding anything in the Monroe County Charter to the contrary,
upon the declaration of a Local State of Emergency the County, the County Administrator may:
a. Appropriate and expend funds, make contracts, obtain and distribute equipment, materials, and
supplies for emergency management purposes.
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 9
�a
as
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
b. Appoint, employ, remove or provide, coordinators, rescue teams, fire and police personnel, and other
emergency response personnel.
c. Establish, as necessary, a primary and one or more secondary emergency operating centers to
provide continuity of government and control of emergency operations.
d. Assign and make available for duty the offices and agencies of the Monroe County, including the
employees, property, or equipment thereof relating to firefighting, engineering, rescue health,
medical and related services, police, transportation construction, and similar items or services for
emergency operations.
e. Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health,
safety and welfare of the community. Under a "State of Emergency" the County may: enter into
contracts; incur obligations; employ temporary workers; utilize volunteer workers; rent equipment;
acquire and distribute, with or without compensation, supplies, materials and facilities.
I. DIRECTION AND CONTROL
The Command and Management structures described in this section, as well as roles and responsibilities
defined throughout this CEMP pertain to all types of disasters that may impact Monroe County.
General
a. The County Mayor or Mayor Pro -Tem is responsible for authorizing emergency orders and
recommendations, setting policy and authorizing the issuance of protective action recommendations.
b. The County Administrator (or designee) will provide overall direction of the response activities of
Monroe County divisions /departments. During major emergencies and disaster, he /she will normally
carry out those responsibilities from the EOC.
c. The EOC Incident Commander (Emergency Management Director) is in charge of the EOC.
d. The Emergency Management Director is responsible for the proper functioning of the EOC and will
also serve as a liaison with State and Federal emergency agencies and regional jurisdictions. The
Emergency Management Director will advise other emergency officials on courses of action
available for major decisions.
The "field" Incident Commander(s), assisted by a staff sufficient for the tasks to be performed, will
manage the emergency response at an incident site(s) and report activities to the EOC.
f. Level of Authority is as follows:
Mayor
County Administrator
EOC Incident Commander (Emergency Management Director)
h. The Monroe County EOC serves as the liaison and coordinating agency between the County, local
governments, private not for profit (PNP) agencies, State and Federal government.
If State and /or Federal resources are made available to Monroe County, they will be under the
operational control of the Monroe County's EOC Incident Commander.
Monroe County's On -Scene Incident Command System (ICS)
a. Monroe County's on -scene response to emergencies follows the concepts of the National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
BP III - 10 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
b. The person in charge at the incident is the on -scene Incident Commander who is responsible for
ensuring each agency on scene can carry out its responsibilities.
Monroe County or municipal emergency responders are likely to be the first on the scene of an
emergency situation. They will normally take charge and remain in charge of the incident until it is
resolved or others who have legal authority to do so assume responsibility. They will seek guidance
and direction from local officials and seek technical assistance from State and Federal agencies and
industry where and when appropriate.
d. The first local emergency responder to arrive at the scene of an emergency situation will implement
the Incident Command System and serve as the Incident Commander until relieved by a more senior
or more qualified individual.
Upon arriving at an incident scene, the Incident Commander shall:
• Make initial notifications to Central Dispatch.
• Establish an incident command post, and direct the on -scene response.
• Isolate the scene.
• Assess the situation and identify hazards.
• Make initial notifications to Central Dispatch.
• Warn the population in the area of the incident; provide emergency instructions.
• Determine and implement protective measures (evacuation or in -place sheltering) for the population
in the immediate area of the incident.
• Implementing traffic control arrangements in and around the incident scene.
• Develop objectives (tasks to be done).
• Ensure appropriate safety and personnel protective measures.
• Develop an action plan and priorities.
• Determine the need to activate the EOC to support field operations and make that request through the
County EOC.
• In coordination with Emergency Management contact appropriate agencies or personnel with
expertise and capability to carry out the incident action plan.
• Coordinate, as appropriate, with other first responder agencies.
f. When more than one agency is involved at an incident scene, the agency having jurisdiction and other
responding agencies shall work together to ensure that each agency's objectives are identified and
coordinated.
g. During widespread emergencies or disasters, emergency operations with different objectives may be
conducted at geographically separated scenes. Incident Command will be established at each site. When
this situation occurs, it is particularly important
operations be coordinated through the County EOC
radio, telephone or cell phone.
that the allocation of resources to specific field
Incident Command Post(s) will link to the EOC via
In emergency situations where other jurisdictions or the State or Federal government are providing
significant response resources or technical assistance, it is generally desirable to transition from the
normal ICS structure to a Unified Command structure. This arrangement helps to ensure that all
participating agencies are involved in developing objectives and strategies to deal with the emergency.
Emergency perations Center - Activation
a. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is an essential tool for successful response and recovery
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 11
�a
as
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
operations. With decision and policy makers located together, personnel and resources can be used
efficiently. Coordination of activities will ensure that all tasks are accomplished, minimizing
duplication of efforts.
b. The Monroe County's EOC serve as the main base for response and recovery. The EOC will be
activated when emergency situation requirements exceed the ability to be managed individually by the
Emergency Management Director and /or County Administrator.
C. EOC operations will be maintained until the Emergency Director issues a directive to deactivate.
d. The following individuals are authorized to activate the EOC:
• Mayor /Mayor Pro -Tem.
• County Administrator
• Emergency Management Director
• Emergency Services Division Director
e. When the decision is made to activate the EOC, notification will be made to the appropriate staff
members to report to the EOC. The EOC Management staff will take action to notify and mobilize the
appropriate organizations and operations centers which they are responsible for coordinating.
f. Additional notifications are made to the State EOC as appropriate.
g. When the EOC is activated, common EOC tasks include:
• Assemble accurate information on the emergency situation and current resource data to allow
Monroe County officials to make informed decisions on courses of action.
• Work with representatives of emergency services, determine and prioritize required response actions
and coordinate their implementation.
• Suspend or curtail government services, recommend the closure of schools and businesses, and
cancellation of public events.
• Provide resource support for the Incident Command operations.
• Issue warning.
• Issue instructions and provide information to the general public.
• Organize and implement large -scale evacuation (if necessary).
• Organize and implement shelter arrangements for evacuees.
• Coordinate traffic control for evacuations.
• Request assistance from the State and other external sources (if necessary).
4. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - Operations and Staffing
Overview
The EOC Management Structure is intended to be flexible and should be tailored by the "EOC
Incident Commander" and the "EOC Section Chiefs," to meet the demands of any particular
situation.
The EOC Incident Commander (Emergency Management Director) is responsible to the County
Administrator and County Mayor and will implement policy directives. The Incident Commander
has the overall management responsibility for the incident.
b. Use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS).
• The Monroe County EOC uses the ICS Structure.
• Monroe County EOC utilizes the scalable organizational structure of the NIMS ICS in the context of
both pre- incident and post- incident management activities. The EOC organization adapts to the
magnitude and complexity of the situation at hand, and incorporates the NIMS principles regarding
span of control and organizational structure: management, operations, planning, logistics, and
BP III - 12 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
finance /administration. Additionally, the ESFs have been incorporated into the system to allow
smooth coordination with the State EOC and Federal agencies.
• In Monroe County, the EOC is normally activated in a command role for County -wide disasters. but
could be also activated in support of localized incidents.
C. Executive Decision Making Group
• County Mayor
• County Administrator
• County Sheriff
• County Fire Chief
• County Emergency Management Director
d. Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Structure
Monroe County
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Legal
EOC Administration
Support
ESF# 5: Information &
Planning
- Situation Analysis Unit
Public Information
Officer
ESF# 14: Public Information
Public Safety
ESF# 4: Firefighting
ESF# 16: Law Enforcement &
Security
ESF 49: Search &Rescue
ESF# 10: Hazardous Materials
ESF# 17: Animal Protection
Human Services Branch
ESF # 6: Mass Care
ESF# 8: Health &Medical
ESF# 11: Food & water
Infrastructure Branch
Incident Planning Unit
—Documentation
GIS
Extended Operations Planning
Recovery Planning
Technical Specialists
Mobilization/Demobilization
ESF# 7: Resource Support
ESF# 13: Military
ESF# 15: Volunteers &
Donations
Safety
Officer
Time Unit
Compensation /Claims Unit
Cost Unit
BP III
Executive Decision
Making Group
X69
Q,#
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
Q,#
E
48
CU
-13
ESF# 1: Transportation & Fuels
ESF 42: Communications
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
County Mayor /County Commission
Monroe County,
Florida
The County Mayor /County Commission ensures the necessary direction and policy decisions in
support of response actions to save lives and protect property.
f. County Administrator
• The County Administrator reports to the County Mayor, ensures all relevant divisions /departments
participate in response and recovery operations, authorizes EOC activation.
g. Legal Officer
• The "Legal Officer" function is staffed by the Monroe County Attorney who:
- Provides legal analysis of the emergency management program.
- Reviews existing plans and procedures.
- Advises on emergency declarations, resolutions, and ordinances.
- Provides legal advice.
h. EOC Incident Commander and Staff
The "EOC Incident Commander" position is staffed by Emergency Management and reports to the
County Administrator. The EOC Incident Commander (Emergency Management Director) is in
charge of the EOC, and is responsible for making decisions necessary to meet the
emergency /disaster impacts to include management of incident activities, development and
implementation of strategic decisions, and approving the ordering and releasing of resources.
The EOC Incident Commander ensures that the EOC is staffed and that the appropriate ESFs are
activated to meet the emergency tasks and demands. The EOC Incident Commander implements
the County Mayor's and County Administrator's decisions through the EOC process and ensures
that the EOC is structured to meet the emergency /disaster impacts.
This element may include such staff as required to perform or support the EOC Incident
Commander function, and includes the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison
Officer, Communications Director, and EOC Support Officer.
Unless a Deputy EOC Incident Commander is appointed, the EOC Incident Commander also
supervises the Section Chiefs.
• The "Public Information Officer (PIO)" reports to the EOC Incident Commander, is staffed by the
Sheriff's Office and is in charge of implementing ESF 4 14: Public Information. The PIO Section
includes the following units: Emergency Information Hotline; Public Enquiries; Media Enquiries;
Information and Instruction.
BP III - 14 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
- The information flow within the EOC will follow a predetermined protocol. Adhering to Incident
Management System guidelines, it will be the responsibility of the Planning Chief, or his/her
designee, to collect and process information, through information gained in meetings and or
briefings, about the current situation and input this information into an Incident Action Plan for
use by the Incident Commander. Public information Press Releases are then developed from this
information approved by the Incident Commander and distributed to the media.
- Within the Office of Emergency Management, the Director and the MCSO PIO are the official
spokespersons for the release of any public information. Prior to release, the Director of the
MCEM (Incident Commander) must approve all information.
• The "Liaison Officer" is assigned by the Emergency Management Director and is the point of
contact with the county's municipalities.
• The "Safety Officer" advises the EOC Incident Commander (Emergency Management Director) on EOC
and operational safety issues.
The "EOC Administrative Support Lead" maintains the EOC readiness, is staffed by Emergency
Management personnel, and provides /coordinates the EOC administrative, logistical support, and
communication support required during EOC operations.
• The Deputy EOC Incident Commander is appointed as needed. If activated, the Deputy EOC Incident
Commander supervises the Section Chiefs.
i. EOC Section Chiefs
• There are four EOC Sections: Operations; Planning; Logistics; Administration & Finance.
• Each of these sections will have branches or units that will generally be functionally oriented. The size
and functions within this organization will be dictated by the magnitude and nature of the emergency.
EOC Operations Section
• The EOC Operations Section is responsible for all tactical command and coordination of incident
response assets.
• The Operation Section consists of the following branches:
- The "Public Safety Branch," is staffed by appointment and has charge of implementing: ESF 4 4:
Firefighting; ESF 4 9: Search and Rescue; ESF 4 10: Hazardous Materials; ESF 4 16: Law
Enforcement; ESF 4 17: Animal Protection.
- The "Human Services Branch," is staffed by appointment and has charge of implementing: ESF 4 6:
Mass Care; ESF 4 8: Health and Medical; ESF 4 11 Food and Water.
- The "Infrastructure Branch ", if activated, is staffed by appointment and has charge of implementing:
ESF 4 1: Transportation; ESF 4 2: Communications; ESF 4 3: Public Works; ESF 4 12: Energy.
k. EOC Planning Section (ESF 4 5: Information and Planning)
• The EOC Planning Section collects, evaluates, disseminates, and documents information about the
incident, status of resources, develops the Incident Action Plans, compiles damage assessment, and
develops recovery plans.
• The Planning Chief position is staffed by the Emergency Management Department and supported by the
Division of Growth Management.
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 15
�a
as
CL
E
0
w
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
• The Planning Section may consist of the following units if activated:
- The "Incident Planning Unit," staffed by appointment and consists of the following sub - units:
Documentation; GIS; Extended Operations Planning; Mobilization/Demobilization Recovery
Planning and Technical Specialists.
1. EOC Logistics Section
• The EOC Logistics Section is responsible for providing all support needs to emergency incident sites, and
will order all resources, and provide facilities, supplies, and services.
• The Logistics Chief position is staffed by the Public Works Department.
The Logistics Section coordinates the following Emergency Support Functions:
- ESF 4 7: Resource Support; ESF 4 13: Military Support; ESF 4 15: Volunteers & Donations.
m. EOC Finance Section
The EOC Finance Section is responsible for monetary, financial, and related administrative
functions.
• The Finance Chief position is staffed by the Office of Management and Budget.
• The Finance Section addresses the following:
- Time Tracking
- Compensation and Claims
- Expended Personnel and Resources Cost
5. Controls, Continuit y of Operations
a. During emergencies, decision making authority and control of the emergency is retained by Monroe
County. The Field Incident Commanders are Monroe County or municipal officials, usually fire or
police officers. The local coordination and commitment authority for local resources is retained by
Monroe County officials, and delegated as appropriate.
b. In a single site emergency, the County or municipal department with lead agency / primary operational
control, being best qualified to conduct the rescue, recovery and control operations, will have
jurisdiction for on -scene control. The department's Incident Commander will become the emergency
on -scene commander and will be responsible for the overall operation.
C. The County EOC, once activated, directs and controls a response to an emergency or disaster.
d. The EOC may be activated to coordinate support for an on -scene Incident Commander, without
activating the full County emergency organization.
e. During the effective period of any declared emergency, the Emergency Management Director directs
and controls all emergency response activities and employs all necessary emergency resources
according to the provisions of this plan.
f. Monroe County recognizes the potential for the loss of emergency response vehicles. This may lead to
long term equipment shortfalls. Therefore, in order to balance the risk of loss with the potential inability
to respond to short-term search and rescue and recovery needs, equipment will be staged at pre -
designated areas upon the suspension of emergency services.
g. Continuity of Operations
• The EOC may be required to operate on a 24 hour basis for the duration of an incident or disaster
BP III - 16 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
During a 24 hour operation, shifts will normally be 12 hours in length.
Each position in the EOC must have a total of at least two people designated for staffing during 24
hour operations.
h. EOC Standard Operating Procedures
Operating procedures for the EOC are located at the EOC and maintained by the Emergency
Management Department. The SOPS are updated on the anniversary of this plan, or as needed.
6. Facilities
a. Emergency Operations Center
The Primary County EOC is located on the Second Floor, Regional Government Center, 2798
Overseas Highway, Marathon.
Secondary EOCs are located at:
- 490 63rd Street in Marathon.
- Tavernier Volunteer Fire Station, 151 Marine Ave, Tavernier, FL 33070 MM 492
- Key West EOC located at KWPD, 1604 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
• Additionally, per our request, other EOC facilities would be made available should situation require
it. Any or all of these Operations Centers may be activated in response to any emergency event(s).
b. Joint Field Offrce (JFO)
The JFO is a federal multi- agency coordination center established locally. It provides a central
location for coordination of federal, state, local, tribal, nongovernmental, and private- sector
organizations with primary responsibility for threat response and incident support. The JFO enables
the effective and efficient coordination of federal incident - related prevention, preparedness,
response, and recovery actions.
Joint Information Center (JIC)
The JIC is a physical location where public information /affairs professionals from organizations
involved in incident management activities work together to provide critical emergency information,
crisis communications, and public affairs support. The JIC serves as a focal point for the
coordination and dissemination of information to the public and media concerning incident
prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
d. Disaster Recovery Center (DRO
• When established in coordination with state and local jurisdictions, a DRC is a satellite component
of the JFO and provides a central facility where individuals affected by a disaster can obtain
information on disaster recovery assistance programs from various federal, state, local, tribal,
private- sector, and voluntary organizations.
7. Communications
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 17
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
w
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
General Overview
Monroe County,
Florida
• The Monroe County primary communications system is as follows: 24 hour Stand Alone Line
Identification system throughout the Keys, which rings at the appropriate 911 Primary System
Answering Point (PSAP) located in Marathon. A similar system is located in Key West.
• These primary PSAPs control the transfer of 911 calls to the County's one — (1) secondary PSAP,
which is the gated Community of Ocean Reef. All primary and secondary PSAPs are manned by
emergency personnel 24 hours per day.
• The Monroe County Sheriff's Department utilizes an 800 MHz radio communications system.
• Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management and Fire Marshall an UHF
multiple repeater system, which is countywide.
• There are multiple phone services available throughout Monroe County including the primary local
provider AT &T and numerous wireless telephone providers.
• In the event of an emergency at the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, the primary communications
system is the Hot Ring Down Telephone System. The system provides the primary means of
communication from the nuclear power plant, Monroe County, State Warning Point and the Florida
Power and Light Emergency Operations Facility.
• Additional Communication Systems utilized in the County are: Amateur Radio (ARES), Mobile
Radio Command Vehicle, Mobile Antenna and Repeater Vehicle, Commercial Paging Systems,
Wireless Phone Systems, NOAA Weather, State E- Satcom, Satellite Telephone and Marine Radio.
• Monroe County has in place an Emergency Alert System (EAS) for public information.
• Monroe County Emergency Management, is responsible for the personnel notification lists,
including SEOC /FDEM. Notifications are based on the event status, county policy.
b. Fire and Police responders involved in disaster operations will maintain operations through their
Communications Centers.
Any divisions /department operating from another location other than the EOC will maintain contact
with the EOC through direct redundant communications, such as telephone, radio and fax.
d. All divisions /departments are responsible to ensure that communication systems are in place between
EOC representatives and their divisions /departments.
Each division /department will bring to the EOC their own portable radio, charger, spare batteries,
headsets, and cellular phones. The EOC is equipped with land -line phones.
f Communications to the general public will be through the media, coordinated by the on -scene Public
Information Officers (PIOs) and the EOC Information Officer. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is
accessed through the County Communications Department.
g. An Emergency Information Hotline located at the EOC will be used to respond to public requests for
assistance and information.
Dispatch Centers located in Monroe County Florida. These emergency communications centers are at the
following locations.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Central Dispatch
2796 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
* Primary Public Safety Answering Point
b. The City ofKev West Police Department
1604 North Roosevelt Blvd.
BP III - 18 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
Key West, Florida 33050
* Primary Public Safety Answering Point
C. Ocean ReefPubhc Safety
110 Anchor Drive
Key Largo, Florida 33037
* Secondary Public Safety Answering Point
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
d. Monroe County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) — during emergency events activation only
2798 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
* Back -up Site for 911 Dispatch
9. AuxiliM power at primary and secondary 911 and EOC sites:
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Central Dispatch - Aux Power Equipment Connectivity:
• Connected to a dedicated Uninterruptible Power System.
• Uninterruptible Power System interfaces to the designated State of Florida Monroe Regional
Service Center building generator system.
b. The City of Key West Police Department — Aux Power 911 Dispatch Equipment Connectivity:
• Connected to a dedicated Uninterruptible Power System
• Uninterruptible Power System interfaces to the designated Key West Police Department
building generator system.
Ocean Reef Public Safety — Aux Power 911 Dispatch Equipment Connectivity:
• Connected to a dedicated Uninterruptible Power System
• Uninterruptible Power System interfaces to the Ocean Reef Public Safety building generator
system.
d. Monroe County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) - Aux Power 911 Dispatch Equipment
Connectivity:
• Connected to a dedicated Uninterruptible Power System.
• Uninterruptible Power System interfaces to two (2) EOC building generator systems.
10. Administration
a. Monroe County Administration is responsible for establishing the administrative controls
necessary to manage the expenditure of funds and to provide reasonable accountability and
justification for expenditures made to support emergency operations. This shall be done in
accordance with the established Monroe County fiscal policies and standard cost accounting
procedures.
J. ALERT AND WARNING
Primary and back -up warning systems for Monroe County's System Answering Points are as follows:
a. The notification, warning and event updates are based upon the nature, status, and required
response for any particular event. In the case of the most likely event, a tropical storm or hurricane,
the MCEM staff begins the notification process three to five days required prior to the anticipated
arrival of tropical storm conditions. Advance warning is provided to Monroe County's
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 19
�a
as
CL
E
0
w
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
divisions /departments, agencies and municipalities as far in advance as possible in order to allow
them to consult and activate their Emergency Plans and to prepare both internally and in support
of the MC EOC. The Monroe County Emergency Management Department conducts county
conference calls to keep all appropriate response entities informed, as well as obtain the response
partners preparedness /action reports.
b. Where the issuance of a warning is not expeditious or feasible and an event demands immediate
response(s), MCEM utilizes landlines (telephones) and radios. Further immediate dissemination of
information to the public is available via the Emergency Alert System (EAS) (will transmit to local
radio & TV Stations, as will Miami TV channels.
Monroe County apprises and notifies the State EOC and Regional Emergency Management
Departments of all of its emergency events and situations through conference calls. via the E-
SATCOM system and the Turkey Point Hot -Ring -Down system as well, if needed.
d. The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will issue a "Blast Fax" to all hotel, motel, and resort
industries warning them of impending severe weather events, allowing them to activate the appropriate
sections of their Emergency Plans.
For commercial and recreational marine interests, Marine Specific warnings are broadcast by the United
States Coast Guard on Channel 16, Marine Band Radio, and NOAA All Weather Radio transmission
frequencies.
f. All residents, schools, organizations, and business are encouraged to obtain NOAA All Weather Radio
Receivers by which they may monitor the NOAA all Weather Radio transmission frequencies for
severe weather warnings.
g. In the event of a severe weather event posing an imminent threat to low lying populations and public
parks, Monroe County will dispatch Fire Rescue units to notify residents and visitors of the threat.
2. Fan Out Alert
The fan out alert, when initiated, will be made by Emergency Management Department. Fan out
methods could include:
• Telephone
• Email blast list.
• Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts.
• Door -to -door notification.
• Portable speaker systems.
• Various media outlets
Communication with emergency responders and partners will be done through a county conference call
conducted by the Emergency Management Director.
b. In the event of an imminent or actual disaster, the Monroe County will initiate actions to warn local
residents and visitors by all means available.
Notification
Upon the receipt of notification of any significant event the Emergency Management Department will:
• Activate the alert warning system (through the Monroe County Communications Department).
• Notify the state warning point.
• Notify designated Monroe County personnel and agencies.
• Initiate a partial or full fan out alert.
BP III - 20 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
• Notify the State Warning Point
• Notify Regional Emergency Management Departments
b. Significant incidents include but are not limited to the following:
• Any incident which may require a substantial evacuation and/or relocation of a given area.
• Any event posing a potential threat for a mass casualty incident.
• Any weather related watch or warning advisory.
• Any formation of tropical weather systems.
• Any incident which close or significantly block major roadways.
• Any large or multiple structure fires.
• Any prolonged shutdown of public utilities.
• Any incident where public resources within Monroe County are being deployed out of the County
except for emergency services mutual aid or any event posing a major environmental threat.
4. Warning
a. In the event of an imminent or actual disaster the Emergency Management Director will:
• Activate the Alert Warning System.
• Notify the State Warning Point.
• Notify designated Monroe County personnel and agencies.
• Initiate a partial or full fan out alert.
b. Monroe County will initiate actions to warn citizens and visitors by all means available. The
general public receives warning information by:
• Local broadcasts (Emergency Alert System) or printed media.
• Door -to -door notification by emergency services personnel.
• Mobile sirens and public address systems.
• Weather alert radios.
• County TV Ch. 76
• Monroe County Website
• Monroe County Information Hotline
C. Upon notification of a warning (imminent or spontaneous event), each division/department will
initiate internal notification actions to:
• Alert employees assigned to emergency duties.
• As appropriate to the situation:
- Suspend or curtail normal business activities.
- Recall essential off -duty employees.
- Send non - critical employees home.
- Secure and evacuate the department's facilities.
• If requested, augment Monroe County's effort to warn the public through use of vehicles
equipped with public address systems, sirens, employees going door to door, etc.
d. Special Needs clients receive information by telephone notification by the Department of Social
Services.
K. EMERGENCY EVENT ESCALATION
Emergency Event Escalation
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 21
�a
as
CL
E
0
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
a. The initial response to any routine emergency will follow standard operating protocol for first
response agencies. Emergency notifications originate through the 911 answering point and are
transferred to Police and /or Fire Rescue for response action. If a routine emergency advances
beyond normal response capability and meets any of the following trigger points, then the Monroe
County Emergency Management Director is notified, triggering an escalation of the emergency
event:
• Local resource capabilities may be exhausted and a request for external support is anticipated.
• An evacuation of multiple structures and/or areas is required.
• Damage caused by the emergency event warrants a damage assessment.
• Augmentation of the command and control capability to coordinate multiple responding
agencies or multiple impacted jurisdictions.
• A legal /statutory threshold has been reached that requires notification of outside agencies.
b. Weather events that can be forecast and become a potential threat to Monroe County include tropical
storms, hurricanes, storm surge, and flooding events. Based upon the potential threat to Monroe
County, these events (and others) also may trigger an emergency declaration, implementation of the
CEMP, and activation of the County EOC.
When Monroe County Emergency Management Department receives notification of a threat or
emergency event, each county agency with emergency support function responsibility will begin
mobilization in accordance with the established protocols.
d. Monroe County personnel who are designated as "essential personnel" will be released from the daily
duties at an earlier time to prepare their homes and property for tropical storm or hurricane conditions,
as well as prepare their families for evacuation and/or shelter.
2. Activation of the Monroe County CEMP
In the event of a major or catastrophic emergency event, the Mayor may declare a Local State of
Emergency. This declaration will immediately activate the CEMP. In the Mayor's absence, the Director
of Emergency Management may activate portions of this plan in accordance with the above levels of
mobilization to facilitate response readiness.
b. Portions of the CEMP (certain ESFs) may be activated in support of a field incident commander for
smaller, single site, emergency events, without a formal emergency declaration by the Mayor.
The resources of all Monroe County divisions /departments and agencies are considered to be available
to minimize the effects of a disaster. Voluntary assistance to support Monroe County efforts may come
from:
• Volunteer Organizations
• Adjoining communities.
• Private business and industry.
• All other groups or individuals.
d. Any additional assistance required at the State or Federal level will be requested through County
Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
EOC Activation
When the decision is made to activate the EOC, the Emergency Management Director will notify the
BP III - 22 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
appropriate staff members to report to the EOC. When notified, divisions /departments assigned to an
EOC function will:
• Call -up and dispatch their personnel to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as per their
department Standard Operating Procedure (SOPS).
• Activate and ensure their emergency communication systems are functioning, especially internally to
their key personnel (as per their SOPS) and from their key operating locations to the EOC.
4. Emergency Declaration
a. A "Declaration of a State of Local Emergency" is the legal method which authorizes extraordinary
measures to meet emergencies and /or solve disaster problems. A Declaration allows for the emergency
appropriation of monies, emergency use of resources (County personnel, supplies, equipment,
materials, facilities), the by- passing of time consuming requirements such as hearings and the
competitive bid process, and activates extraordinary measures as outlined in this plan. A Declaration is
usually a prerequisite for State and /or Federal assistance and made at the onset of a disaster.
b. In preparing a Declaration, a description of the event and the necessary emergency authorizations need
to be documented. The state EOC and local municipalities are informed, and a news release is made as
soon as Emergency Declaration is signed.
The County Mayor /Mayor Pro -Tem or the County Administrator may declare a State of Local
Emergency to expedite access to local resources needed to cope with the incident. If the needed
response exceeds these local capabilities, a disaster has occurred. The County Mayor or Mayor Pro -
Tem may further ask for a gubernatorial declaration and State and Federal assistance.
Request for State and Federal Disaster Assistance
a. If the situation is beyond local capability, a request for State assistance is made through the County
EOC and and request for Federal assistance would be requested through the State EOC.
b. At the State level, decision making authority and commitment of state resources is retained at the state
EOC (SEOC) or by the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) leader. The SERT leader may issue
mission assignments to State agencies (state ESFs) in support of local response needs. Mission
assignments and mutual aid agreements coordinated by the State, are tracked in the SEOC by staff
reporting to the SERT Leader.
Through the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement, the SERT can coordinate mutual aid requests for the
affected county. When utilizing this service, Monroe County will attempt to locate the desired resource,
and, when requesting assistance from the SERT, will identify the location, contact name and telephone
number of the resource to the SERT.
d. Rapid Impact Assessment Teams (RIAT) are deployed to assist in the damage assessment of the
affected area(s). After coordinating with the Monroe County Damage Assessment Team, which is
comprised of local officials, an assessment of transportation, communications and utility systems will
be completed to determine required resources.
This system is designed to ensure that adequate resources are provided for the County and its
municipalities. In order to execute this successfully, the County will forward reports to the SEOC as the
emergency situation develops.
f. Should Federal assistance be granted, a State Coordinating Officer (SCO) will be appointed to interface
directly with the federal government and to coordinate federal ESFs mobilized to support local
emergency operations.
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 23
�a
as
CL
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
g. A Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) works with the SCO to identify requirements. A Joint Field
Office (JFO) may be established to coordinate Federal resources. A Principal Federal Officer (PFO)
may be designated to coordinate federal interagency incident management efforts.
• Federal Assistance Programs for impacted jurisdictions are available upon Presidential Disaster
Declaration. The assistance is available in the areas of Individual Assistance, Public Assistance and
Hazard Mitigation.
Mutual Aid
Mutual aid agreements and memoranda of understanding are essential components of emergency
management planning and operation. These agreements provide reciprocal emergency assistance during
emergency events (Memoranda of Understanding between Monroe County Emergency Management
Department and applicable (participating) agencies may be referenced in the MCEM /MOU manual,
located in the office of Emergency Management.
b. Monroe County is part of the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for Disaster Response and
Recovery. Requests for mutual aid under this agreement are made in writing via the Florida
Division of Emergency Management, or the Assisting Party.
c. Monroe County Emergency Management Department has Memorandums of Understanding and
Inter -Local Agreements with various entities to assist during emergencies. Those documents are
on file. Inherent in this participation process is the understanding that all participating entities
must submit their requests for mutual aid through the Monroe County Department of Emergency
Management.
d. The Emergency Management Director, or designee, is responsible for the oversight, and annual
review, of the Mutual Aid / Memorandum of Understanding Program (s).
Resource Requests
a. The County EOC must validate and approve all municipal and/or county resource requests and
verify that local resources have been exhausted, and that resources are not available from the local
private sector. The decision making and resource allocation process is illustrated on the following
page.
b. The County EOC will attempt to support all requests for resource support from locally available
resources, until these too have been exhausted. Municipal and County resource requests will be
consolidated and forwarded to the State. Resource /mission requests from the County EOC to the
State EOC are submitted by the EOC Administrative Support Lead in conjunction with (if
necessary) the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) liaison assigned to the County
EOC.
Decision Making and Resource Allocation Process
a. Initial Response by Monroe County Divisions /departments.
BP III - 24 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
-Tactical (departmental) operations are expected to be managed by the various Monroe County
Divisions /Departments controlling their personnel and resources in accordance with their
Departmental SOPS. Monroe County divisions /departments are directed to include the Monroe
County Departmental Initial Response Tactical Guidance and Policy" (see Attachment 2 -
Departmental Initial Response Tactical Guidance & Policy) in their "emergency plans" to their
personnel.
Statewide Mutual
Aid Agreement I r
no�
Non - Profit
Organizations
L. EVACUATION
State EOC Emergency Mutual
Aid Compact
County EOC
Private
Sector
a. Monroe County is the most vulnerable area in the United States to the threat of the tropical cyclone. The
Florida Keys, upon which nearly all of Monroe County's population resides, is a series of low -lying
islands, 125 miles in length and connected by 42 bridges with one single thoroughfare, the Overseas
Highway, US 1. Based on data generated from the SLOSH (Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from
Hurricanes) Model, used to predict the height and inundation of storm surges, the National Hurricane
Center has determined that the Keys would be inundated by storm surges from all categories of
hurricanes, and some tropical storms. Monroe County Hurricane Evacuation strategy that for a Category
3 or greater storm, evacuation to the mainland, by all Monroe County residents, is mandatory.
b. A careful evaluation is made regarding the evacuation of the Special Need population. If the weather
conditions predict a Tropical Storm only, with confidence of the storm not developing above Category I,
the County Emergency Management Department and the Monroe County Department of Health may
shelter the population in a designated Special Needs shelters located at the Harvey Government Center in
Key West and /or a designated facility in Plantation Key.
Based on data collected from histories of previous tropical storms, the base clearance time for the
evacuation of the Florida Keys is 24 to 48 hours. Depending upon intervening factors, actual clearance
times may vary from a minimum of 12 hours to a maximum of 30 -plus hours. Some of these factors are:
• Maximum available daylight working hours;
• Unpredictable variations in forward speed, intensity, and the radius of the system's tropical storm
conditions;
• The development of a system within the time frames for initiating protective actions;
• The depletion of manpower resources as a result of a "spontaneous evacuation."
• The actual clearance time as calculated by the decision assistance tools (HURRETRAK, GDS, etc.);
CEMP
April 2017 BP III - 25
�a
as
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Monroe County,
Florida
• The ultimate decision to respond to a Category 2 or less storm, or a Category 3 or greater storm
scenario.
d. In Monroe County, the time of year in which the storm arrives is an important factor to consider when
planning for evacuation and sheltering. The population may range from 76,000 in July to about 105,000
in November. When planning for evacuation and sheltering this population variation would be a
significant factor.
Monroe County has 5 primary Evacuation Objectives:
• The return of non - residents to the mainland;
• To promote early voluntary evacuation;
• To relocate the vulnerable populations;
• The selective evacuation of specific zones;
• The phased, general evacuation to the mainland.
f. Recommendation to implement the phased evacuation system would be made by Emergency
Management Director after a consultation with and an agreement from, the County Decision Making
Group. Recommendation to evacuate each of the designated Monroe County 5 evacuation zones would
be based on the most recent National Hurricane Center and the Key West National Weather Service
Advisories.
Due to the limited highway, it is imperative that evacuation of all visitors, residents, hospitals and
Special Needs clients occurs in a timely and controlled manner.
Categor.y I and 2 Storms:
All visitors (tourists, campers, day -trip travelers, etc), will be asked to evacuate out -of -the county. This
is necessary due to their and residents safety, in the event of a rapidly escalating storm which would
result in a general evacuation to the mainland.
Special Needs Clients will, generally, be evacuated to the Monroe County Shelter at the Florida
International University. In the event of a Tropical Storm only or a low Category 1 storm which would
not indicate further development, we may shelter Special Needs clients in our designated in- county
locations.
Mobile home residents will be directed to shelter in- county or evacuate to the mainland.
Categor.y 3 or higher Storms:
All visitors (tourists, campers, day -trip travelers, high profile vehicles, etc), hospitals, Special Needs
and general population are mandated to evacuate out -of -the county to the County shelter at FIU, or
destination of their choice.
During this time the phased evacuation protocol would be implemented and the order of the strategic
plan would be; the Lower Keys first, Middle Keys second and Upper Keys third. This is, of course,
dependant on the storm's projected path. Population would be ordered to evacuate at the below
specified manner:
• All visitors
• High profile vehicles /campers /RVs
• Low lying areas /mobile homes residents
• Special Needs Clients
• Hospitals
• General Population
BP III - 26 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
Wind threshold and vehicles
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
The following entities will remove their vehicles off the road when the wind speed reaches (these are
considered *sustained* wind thresholds... not gusts). This information also includes the threshold for
high profiles vehicles, campers, TVs, etc.
12 mph - Mosquito Control prefers to halt ground spraying due to loss of effectiveness
15 mph - Mosquito Control prefers to halt a real spraying due to loss of effectiveness
16 mph - Delta Airlines will cancel Boeing 737 service in Key West - crosswind (north or south only)
20 mph - FKAA discontinues under -bridge inspection with their special vehicles
25 mph - Bridge tenders may not open drawbridges for marine traffic — per FDOT authorization
35 mph - School buses service; high profile vehicles; RVs; campers; County Fire/Rescue limits operations;
FKEC and KES will not permit electric "big boom" trucks to be raised to fix power
40 mph - Law Enforcement; Public Works, Fire Rescue and all FKAA terminate services & Field Operations
45 mph - Electrical service (non -boom) trucks cease service at KES, Routine EMS/Fire response ends
(critical fire /rescue service continues on a case-by-case and NWS- consulted basis)
46 mph - Key West and Marathon Airports will be closed to air traffic
60 mph - Critical emergency fire/rescue services end.
Factors which may cause an adjustment to these protocols:
• Maximization of available daylight and working hours
• Variations in the forward speed, intensity and the radius of tropical storm winds or the track of the
system imposing the threat
• Phased evacuation orders will be adjusted, reflecting a rapid or slow response and change of forecast
track
g. From the EOC, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) monitor traffic flow both to and from the evacuation zones by use of Evacuation Traffic
Counter Software Program. These traffic counters consist of a series of three photo - voltaic telephones
located at geographically strategic locations on US 1, Monroe County. The Traffic Count Boxes
containing the traffic counters are at the following locations:
Upper Keys:
Key Largo adjacent to US 1, southbound lane, MM # 106;
Middle Keys:
Grassy Key adjacent to US 1, southbound lane, MM # 53.7;
Lower Keys:
Shark Key adjacent to US 1, northbound lane MM # 11.3.
h. The Director of Emergency Management is informed of this traffic flow.
Monroe County has been divided into five zones to allow for selective evacuation, phase in evacuation,
in county shelter assignments, and an orderly transition from evacuation operations to Refuge of Last
Resort operations:
Zone 1 City of Key West, including Stock Island, and Key Haven, to Boca Chica Bridge (MM I- MM 6)
Zone 2 Boca Chica Bridge (MM 6) to the West end of the 7 -Mile Bridge at MM 40
Zone 3 The West end of the 7- Mile Bridge (MM 40) to the West end of the Long Key Bridge (MM 63)
Zone 4 The West end of the Long Key Bridge (MM 63) to the confluence of CR 905 and 905A (MM 106)
Zone 5 CR 905A to and including, Ocean Reef
Mainland Monroe
• There is limited population on Mainland Monroe. Population consists of the National Park Service
employees and their families, and the Native American population, which occupies their tribal land
and private citizens (Loop Road). The National Park Service employees and their families would
evacuate to hurricane rated hotels /motels and /or to the facility designated for hurricane sheltering at
CEMP
Apol 2017 BP III - 27
�a
as
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
Flamingo Park. Private residents residing on mainland Monroe would evacuate to Miami -Dade
shelters.
k. Municipalities
• Municipality's Government shall, through their Emergency Managers, consult with Monroe County
Emergency Management Department regarding all evacuation decisions. Emergency Management
will advise the Regional Emergency Management Departments and the State Emergency
Management of all evacuation relevant matters. Evacuation process includes all municipalities to
ensure that all residents are safe.
• Municipalities must comply with the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• In the event there is not a declared disaster, municipality will not receive State assistance, unless
those requests are made through the County's Emergency Management.
• If necessary, disaster assistance would be requested from the State.
Schools and Businesses
Since local schools are utilized as shelters, it is imperative to maintain close communications with
the school officials, not only to prepare for sheltering activities but, also, to close school facilities to
academic functions and transport students out to provide for their safety. The school officials
participate in the development of the evacuation schedule and approve closure times for all schools
prior to the issuance of an evacuation order.
Consideration will be given to specific time designation when asking businesses located within the
evacuation area to close and evacuate their personnel.
m. Mobile Home Parks and Campgrounds
Attachment 4 5 to this Section lists names, population, and contact information for Monroe County
mobile home parks and campsites which are subject to evacuation
Special Needs
It is the intention of Monroe County, to the best of its ability, to provide for the safety of the elderly
and handicapped (Special Needs population) whose safety is not provided for through affiliation
with another organization. Transport for evacuation of the Special Needs population is the
responsibility of Monroe County Social Services and care of the clients is the responsibility of the
Monroe County Department of Health.
Identify and register persons with special needs that are not included in the provision for evacuation
and shelter of various hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities.
p. Evacuation Timeline
The evacuation procedures shall be the phased evacuation procedures set forth below, which have been
adopted by the Local Governments:
1. Approximately 48 hours in advance of tropical storm winds, a mandatory evacuation of non-
residents, visitors, recreational vehicles (RV's), travel trailers, live - aboards (transient and non -
transient), and military personnel from the Keys shall be initiated.
2. Approximately 36 hours in advance of tropical storm winds, a mandatory evacuation of mobile
home residents, special needs residents, and hospital and nursing home patients from the Keys will
be initiated.
3. Approximately 24 -30 hours in advance of tropical storm winds, a mandatory phased evacuation of
permanent residents by evacuation zone (described below) shall be initiated.
BP III - 28 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
The actual sequence of the evacuation by zones will vary depending on the individual storm. The
concepts embodied in this staged evacuation procedures should be embodied in the appropriate
County operational Emergency Management Plans. The evacuation plan shall be monitored and
updated on an annual basis to reflect increases, decreases and or shifts in population; particularly the
resident and non - resident populations.
q. Sheltering
Liability Protection for Shelter Operations (category 1 and 2 only); Chapter 252.51, Florida Statutes,
states that any person or organization allowing their premises to be used as a shelter, without
compensation, are not liable for the death, injury, or loss of property for anyone in or about the shelter,
unless there is gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct on behalf of the building
owner /manager.
Refuge of Last Resort Operations will be employed when evacuees are not able to reach the mainland
or safe evacuation shelters prior to the onset of tropical storm force winds.
Shelter operations are conducted to protect the lives and health of the residents and visitors of Monroe
County. Upon notification by the EOC Incident Commander the Monroe County Shelter Coordinator
will activate the designated Monroe County shelters. These shelters will be available to the general
public for tropical storms and Category 1 and 2 hurricanes. Basic medical care will be provided by
Monroe County Fire Rescue. Every possible /available accommodation will be provided to persons with
a disability arriving at the general population shelter.
Communications: At a minimum, provide effective communication devices or methods in order to
communicate essential information messages (i.e., picture boards and note taking supplies).
Food/Water: At a minimum, provide a variety of snacks and water to shelter clients. Those with
special dietary requirements should be prepared to bring their own supplies.
Billeting: At a minimum, 20 Sq. ft. standard space allowance /person. Shelter clients are encouraged to
bring their own billeting supplies. To the extent possible, additional space accommodations will be
made based on need.
First Aid /Medical /Medication: Basic first aid and basic medical supplies will be available. Individuals
are responsible for bringing their own medications to the shelter. The shelter will provide reasonable
accommodation for those medications that require refrigeration. Anyone with a deteriorating medical
condition will be treated and transported as appropriate via the community's EMS system, hazard
condition permitting.
Staffing: The sheltering agent will provide staffing (e.g., shelter manager(s), registrars, support
staff/volunteers, etc.) that meet the needs of the shelter population to the extent possible.
Animals: Service dogs must be allowed access to shelters. Handlers should be prepared to bring their
own supplies. All other animals should be referred to a pet - friendly shelter. Pets should be
accompanied with veterinary records, kennels, leashes, and food.
Personal Assistance Services: Those requiring assistance with activities of daily living should be
prepared to bring their own caregiver. At a minimum, emergency managers and shelter agents should
plan for providing assistance with basic, essential activities of daily living such as eating, drinking etc.
Monroe County Shelters are listed in Attachment 4 3 to this Section.
Special Needs Shelters are provided for disabled and handicapped residents who would require such
services during a major emergency. Staff, supplies and equipment are planned for a period of 96 hours
(4 days) minimum. The Monroe County Department of Health provides nursing staff to care for the
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 29
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Special Needs clients.
Monroe County,
Florida
Pet friendly hotels in Monroe County are listed in Attachment 4 6 to this Section. All other Monroe
County hotels are assumed to be no -pets hotels. All Monroe County General Population Shelters are
also Pet Friendly shelters and residents may bring their pets (properly caged) to the shelter. Animals
will be shelter on the same grounds, but in a separate location.
Out -of- County Sheltering
The Florida International University South Campus, in Miami -Dade, is Monroe County's
designated Out -Of- County Special Needs Shelter. Residents seeking public shelters will be
integrated into the Miami -Dade sheltering system. Other counties would make additional shelters
available, should Monroe County Emergency Management make such request.
Refuges of Last Resort
A Refuge is not a substitute for evacuation, nor is there any assurance that the structure will
withstand the ravages of a storm. Citizens seeking refuge at these facilities do so at their own risk.
Shelter rules will apply to all Refuges.
Due to limited space (9 sq.ft. per person), personal belongings brought into the Refuge must be
prioritized and minimal. These facilities have been identified as the best structures in the area,
which are least susceptible to storm surge and winds effects from major hurricanes.
t. Cold Weather Shelters
• In the event of severe cold weather conditions, Monroe County Emergency Management will make
every effort to contact local volunteer agencies /churches /civic centers, etc., regarding the availability
of facilities for sheltering due to the weather conditions. Monroe County's threshold for contacting
those agencies is when external temperatures reach 45 degrees or less. Monroe County Emergency
Management would disseminate public notifications according)
y.
u. Mass Care
• The Salvation Army is the primary agency responsible for providing general mass care (shelter staff,
feeding etc.) as part of a wide disaster relief program. In Monroe County, The American Red Cross
provides Post -Storm assistance only.
v. Animal Protection
Florida Keys SPCA is the agency in charge of animal care and animal protection from MM 0 to MM
16.7. Safe Harbor Animal Rescue of the Keys, Inc (SHARK) is in charge from MM 16.7 to MM 70.
Humane Animal Care Coalition is in charge from MM 70 to MM 112. Veterinary care needs of
animals in the aftermath of an event will be identified and met and the status of veterinary and
hospital services capabilities will be maintained. Whenever feasible, animals will be captured and
returned to owners.
M. RE -ENTRY
1. A strict re -entry control procedure will be implemented in the aftermath of a major emergency event. Re-
entry into Monroe County's evacuated areas will be restricted until roadways are cleared and satisfactory
levels of services and infrastructure are available to support the returning population.
2. The effects of the emergency event will result in considerable damage to various areas, which will limit
the public entry. In order to permit a safe reentry into the affected areas, particular tasks will have to be
BP III - 30 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
completed e.g., damage assessment, debris removal, utilities restoration, etc
3. Damage Assessment and Search and Rescue Teams will be dispatched into the affected areas to provide
assessment of the damage and search for survivors. Representatives from the fire, law enforcement,
medical response, public works, building and other applicable entities will respond in their capacity.
Private sectors and other government bodies will not be permitted to re -enter the affected areas until the
initial assessments and actions are completed.
4. Affected jurisdictions will be competing for relief supplies and assistance in the aftermath of the disaster.
Aid and provisions will be at a premium, and will need to be prioritized and allocated to the most needed
areas. All emergency relief efforts will be coordinated through the County EOC (as specified in Chapter
252, Florida Statute).
Re -entry into the affected area is the responsibility of ESF 416 and will be limited to emergency
personnel, and other authorized individuals, until it is determined that threat to public safety no longer
exists.
N. RESPONSE TO RECOVERY TRANSITION PERIOD
1. There is a marked difference between response actions and recovery operations, so is there a distinct
difference in the level(s) of recovery, i.e., Immediate, Intermediate, and Long Term Recovery Phases.
2. In an effort to restore the infrastructure to the pre -event level of habitability and functionality, a host of
essential services will be required to be restored. These services will take, among many, the form of
demolition and debris removal to the repair and reconstruction of private properties.
3. It is through these various phases of infrastructure reconstruction that the Joint Field Office (JFO) will be
active in the submission, approval, and prioritization of these activities. Until all requested recovery
projects are addressed, the Local, State, and Federal Officials representing the various areas regarding
the specific recovery actions will operate. Operating under Federal Response Plan Guidelines, the JFO
will provide the required staffing as the magnitude and nature of the disaster demands.
O. INITIAL RECOVERY ACTIONS (See Annex IV: Recovery for detailed information.)
1. The Emergency Management Director is responsible for the coordination of short-term recovery efforts
within Monroe County.
a. In the event of a declared incident or disaster which requires the establishment of a Joint Field Office
(JFO) the Director /staff of the Monroe County Emergency Management Department will act as
liaison between the County, its municipalities, and the State and Federal JFO representatives.
2. Once the emergency has passed, coordination of recovery operations will be in such as search and
rescue operations, mass casualty activities, provision of emergency supplies, preliminary damage
assessment, emergency debris removal, and emergency restoration of utilities. The Monroe County
EOC will continue to direct management and coordinating of all Emergency Support Functions. The
primary initial local coordinating agency for requesting resources and relief from State and Federal
sources and allocating such supplies within the Monroe County will be the Emergency Management
Department. County, State and Federal Emergency Response Teams will be established, and sent as
soon as possible following the emergency. Ideally, these Emergency Response Teams will be located at
or near the Monroe County EOC and will carry out all State coordination and assistance functions until
the federal Joint Field Office (JFO) is established.
3. Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs)
a. Monroe County Emergency Management has designated sites that are strategically located
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 31
�a
as
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
throughout the County and will serve as Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). The purpose of these
centers is to provide disaster relief information and referral services to the affected County residents.
If the disaster is of a catastrophic nature causing widespread damage throughout several segments of
Monroe County, the information and referral services may be augmented to include other disaster
relief services such as distribution of food, water, disaster relief supplies and donated goods.
The recovery phase will begin during the response phase, and will focus on:
• Damage assessment.
• Recovery, restoration of Monroe County.
• Administration of programs to mitigate the consequences of future disasters.
Initial actions that will be taken include:
• Finalize Search and Rescue efforts
• Assemble, brief and deploy damage assessment teams.
• Compile, analyze disaster impact.
• Work with State and Federal representatives to identify locations for the Joint Field Office (JFO) and
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs).
• Obtain information on current recovery program, eligibility requirements, etc.
• Identify recovery support divisions /departments, personnel.
• Maintain liaison with the state EOC.
• Identify any mutual aid and private resources needed to support the recovery.
Continuing actions will include:
• Coordination with State, and Federal recovery staff regarding requests for disaster assistance
• Support and staff JFO and DRCs.
• Monitoring of post disaster conditions.
P. FEDERAL INVOLVEMENT INITIAL OVERVIEW
The Department of Homeland Security Operations Center (DHS OC) continually monitors potential
major disasters and emergencies. When advance warning is possible, DHS may deploy and may request
other Federal agencies to deploy liaison officers and personnel to a State Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) to assess the emerging situation. A Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) may be
activated, fully or partially. Facilities, such as mobilization centers, may be established to accommodate
personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Immediately after an incident, local jurisdictions respond using available resources and notify State
response elements. As information emerges, they also assess the situation and the need for State
assistance. The State reviews the situation, mobilizes State resources, and informs the DHS /EPR/FEMA
Regional Office of actions taken. The Governor activates the State Emergency Operations Plan, declares a
State of Emergency, and requests a State /DHS joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA). Based upon
the results of the PDA, the Governor may request a Presidential declaration and defines the kind of
Federal assistance needed. At this point, an initial assessment is also conducted of losses avoided based
on previous mitigation efforts.
3. A Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of the
President, coordinates Federal support activities. The FCO works with the State Coordinating Officer
(SCO) to identify requirements. A Principal Federal Official (PFO) also may be designated as the
Secretary's representative to coordinate overall Federal interagency incident management efforts.
BP III - 32 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
4. Teleregistration activates a toll -free telephone number individuals can call to apply for disaster assistance.
A toll -free disaster helpline is established to answer common questions. One or more DRCs may be
opened where individuals can obtain information about disaster assistance, advice, and counsel.
Individual applicants are processed at the DHS /EPR/FEMA National Processing Center. Inspectors verify
losses and provide documentation used to determine the types of disaster assistance to be granted to
individuals and families.
Public Assistance Applicant Briefings are conducted for local government officials and certain private
nonprofit organizations to inform them of available assistance and how to apply. Applicants must first file
a Request for Public Assistance. Eligible applicants will be notified and will define each project on a
Project Worksheet, which details the scope of damage and a cost estimate for repair to a pre- disaster
condition. The Project Worksheet is used as the basis for obligating funds to the State for eligible
projects.
Q. ATTACHMENTS
1. Federal Involvement.
2. Departmental Initial Response Tactical Guidance & Policy
3. Monroe County Shelters
4. Monroe County EOC Seating Chart
5. Mobile Home Parks and Campgrounds
6. Monroe County Pet Friendly Hotels
7. Monroe County NIMS Resolution
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 33
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
C.4.c
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
Attachment 1
FEDERAL INVOLVEMENT
Homclard
50utlt'' %6 Center oin
lyrc.1m ri S utm 41, Ilk
patewial inc dta4 Lm Rrst
lsrs
r` r Aarf�s
am,, seem
F+edrral
Assivmce NFP l mur
ds�Y �n
cl��rr
F 4d Of ire!
h,cm&s m midira.ir n
aa� Aedee�] ee�srir
PTe4ffWw
M
ei
r9e
7
BP III - 34
Alb
' f�la�ror�u�t�
F�GJtiw�
ald from
Grfqur
%iyuin state AKx_°
CEMP
April 2017
r
_N
CL
E
O
U
T
0
N
a
w
U
Z.;
c
d
E
t
v
cc
r
Q
Packet Pg. 130
BASIC PLAN
Blank Intentionally
CEMP
Apol 2017
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
BP III - 35
�a
as
CL
E
0
w
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Monroe County,
Florida
Attachment 2
DEPARTMENTAL INITIAL RESPONSE TACTICAL GUIDANCE & POLICY
Departmental Initial Response Tactical Guidance & Policy
Tactical (departmental) operations are expected to be managed by the various Monroe County divisions /departments
controlling their personnel and resources in accordance with their Departmental SOPS. Monroe County
divisions /departments are directed to include the following in their "emergency plans" to their personnel:
1. General information to be reported from the field (or
If it is apparent that a major disaster has occurred,
incident sites) should include:
disrupting normal communications channels, off -duty
• What has happened?
personnel are instructed to make contact with the Monroe
• What can be done?
County EOC by any means available, or to another pre-
What is needed?
determined location for instructions.
• Should Emergency Operations Center (EOC) be
activated? Partial or full activation?
Note: Employees are encouraged to make
provisions ahead of time for the safety and
Note: Recommendation should be made to the
well-being of their family and home.
County Administrator.
7. Further detailed response instructions and action
2. Additionally, immediate, specific information should
checklists will be found within each County
include the status of all Monroe County divisions/
Division/department's response plans /procedures.
departments:
• Personnel.
8. Mutual Aid- External (With entities outside of Monroe
• Equipment.
County): It is the policy of the County that Monroe
• Vehicles.
County personnel sent to assist other jurisdictions will
• Communications capabilities.
maintain their own supervision and chain of command.
• Facilities.
They will accept mission assignments through a
supervisor who will coordinate with the command
County Division and Department Directors are expected
structure of the requesting agency. It is anticipated that
to report this information (above) and information on
other jurisdiction's personnel who respond to requests for
damages, and tasks to be done (if applicable) to the
assistance from Monroe County will operate the same
County Administrator.
way.
3. As soon as possible, County divisions /departments will
9. Public Information: The various County Public
do a "role call" of all personnel to determine status.
Information Officers may act as spokespersons for their
4. On duty personnel in the field shall evaluate their own
agency, but will take direction and coordinate with the
condition and situation, and if possible, evaluate their
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Public Information
surroundings by making a quick "windshield survey" of
Officer
their area. Communicate this information to Division
10. Other Issues.
and Department Directors and the EOC by any means
available.
a. At the incident site, if the "command" function is
5. If a unit is unable to communicate with their command
transferred, there must be both a formal declaration
or dispatch, they should:
that the "command" is being transferred, and a
• Attempt to contact other mobile units by any
formal acceptance by the person/agency assuming
means available.
"command."
• Contact Emergency Operations Center (EOC), by
b. All County divisions /departments will track,
any means available.
compile documentation of their disaster costs for
• O R report in person to the EOC or other pre-
potential reimbursement from state or federal
determined location(s).
disaster assistance.
C. List/detail any operational policies specific to your
6. If required, off -duty personnel will be recalled to duty
department.
through normal or emergency pre - determined methods.
BP III - 36 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
Blank Intentionally
CEMP
Apol 2017
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
BP III - 37
�a
as
CL
E
0
w
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Attachment 3
MONROE COUNTY SHELTERS
Monroe County,
Florida
Zone!'
Location
Capaci
Location
KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL *: 2100 Flagler Ave., Key West
352
Zone 1
PONCIANA *: 1212 14 Street, Key West
249
Zone 2
SUGARLOAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL *: Crane Blvd., MM19
307
STANLEY SWITLIK ELEM. SCHOOL: US1 Gulfside, MM48.5, Marathon
280
Zone 3
MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL *: 350 Sombrero Blvd., MM 50, Marathon
122
Zone 4
CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL *: US1 Oceanside, Plantation Key, MM90
236
ST. JUSTIN OATH. CHURCH: US1 Gulf side, Key Largo, MM105.5
136
Zone 5
KEY LARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: US1 Oceanside MM105
178
SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS
NOTE : To be utilized when threatened by Tropical Storms ONLY
Zone'!
Location
Capaci
Zone 1
a HARVEY GOV'T CENTER (BOCC Conf. rm.): 1200 Truman Ave., Key West
35
Area Only
• GATO BUILDING (Conf. rms. 1,2 &3): 1100 Simonton St., MM 3, Key West
13
RADIOLOGICAL EVENT SHELTER
Zone'!
Location
Capacity !'
Zone 5
• KEY LARGO ELEMENTARY: 104801 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, MM105
100
Color Key:
Red: Primary
Blue: Secondary
Asterisk ( *): Enhanced Hurricane Preparedness Area (EHPA) designated schools
Purple: In- County Special Needs Sheltering Facilities
Cold Weather Shelters
In the event of severe cold weather conditions, Monroe County Emergency Management will contact local
volunteer agencies /churches /civic centers, etc., regarding the availability of facilities for sheltering due to
the weather conditions. Monroe County's threshold for contacting those agencies is when external
temperatures, wind chill inclusive, would reach 45 degrees (at a sustained 3 hours before sunrise) or less.
Monroe County Emergency Management will request the latest weather advisories indicating the predicted
low temperatures, associated winds and the estimated low temperature duration.
When the Weather Service predicts such conditions, Monroe County Emergency Management would
disseminate public notifications regarding the locations of available shelter facilities. Such information will
disseminate available cold weather shelter locations to the local media outlets, County TV Ch. 76, Monroe
County Website at www.monroecounty -fl.gov and will be recorded on the Monroe County Emergency
Information Hotline at 800 - 955 -5504.
Monroe County Emergency Management will continue a communication dialogue with the Cold Weather
Shelters staff.
BP III - 38 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
General Populations Shelters
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
There are four (4) in- county general population shelters, which are strategically located throughout the
County. Services provided at the shelters are limited to sustainability for 72- hours. Should a longer
sheltering measures need to be undertaken, that effort will be coordinated by the American Red Cross (the
primary agency in the aftermath of a disaster) and will include the assistance of The Salvation Army,
Emergency Management Department and any other entity as deemed necessary.
Should a person with "special need" seek sheltering at a general population shelter, every effort will be
made to accommodate that person /s needs. That would include providing appropriate means of
communications (picture boards, written messages, etc.), refrigeration of their medications (should they
bring medications with them); assistance with toileting needs (limited assistance with bathroom needs)
and transport from the shelter to other location should the situation call for such movement (i.e. transport
to Special Needs shelter, hospital, etc.) and any other assistance as necessary and available.
Since county shelters are open during Category I and Category II storms only, and hospitals remain open,
should medical emergency arise with a person in the shelter, that individual would be transported by the
appropriate ambulance service to the hospital nearest to the shelter location.
Special Needs Population Shelters
Special Needs population may be sheltered in- county during Tropical Storm conditions only — such
decision would be made at the appropriate time. The Special Needs shelter is located at the Harvey
Government Center and /or the Gato Building in Key West. For Category I and higher, Special Needs
clients are sheltered at the Florida International University campus in Miami. Care for those residents is
provided by the Monroe County Department of Health.
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 39
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Monroe County,
Florida
Attachment 4
MONROE COUNTY EOC SEATING CHART
Fig h•1CFh•1C c� Sa'; R}r,oe 7 MChlapy
1�x
.�'lcr -v .�� _:cal a 1'�`:idi•�
�15ri - c sec 'g7 Via y - .]m'
F _ -a vi
. �eyC - -le" ;y
:
'it'—'Ac I ,J!!nF
tt to c a l l ie 1 -4U -q55 -550-0
BP III - 40
M.0 F--e : ces0ie :1C G 1aCiE
t1833 Care VC _V
=t - `•J'': a
An; —a;
Red Cecs£ iva.• °My
5 J0.'J!I'rE€t
5 .',1'!• =.tea :_v
-9F 2 - Cc— jri-cq`cq�-
Lead
Admin.
Support
Fax x:
n maiden;
C•:m msnd
- Ia:lrliYl'
'7J
A—m.
FAX
Far A --
agE-lc
lie -Cc-
BASIC PLAN
Blank Intentionally
CEMP
Apol 2017
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
BP III - 41
�a
as
CL
E
0
w
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Attachment 5
MOBILE HOME PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS
Monroe County,
Florida
District
Type
Property
Address
City
Phone
MM
Units'
Zone # 1:
Mile Markers 1 -6
1
4
Boyd's Key West Campground
6401 Maloney Avenue
Key West
(305) 294 -1465
5 -0
203
Zone # 2:
Mile Markers 6 -40
2
4
Bahia Honda State Park
36850 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key
(305) 872 -2353
36.5 -0
86
2
4
Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge
PO Box 430513 / MM
Big Pine Key
(305) 872 -2351
33 -0
97
33 US 1 Ocean
2
4
Bluewater Key / Clark's RV Lot
MM 14 PO Box 5490
Key West
(305) 744 0999
14 -0
Rentals
2
4
lBluewater Key Rv Resort
2950 Overseas Hwy.
Key West
(305) 745 -2494
14.5 -0
81
2
4
Breezy Pines Rv Estates
29859 Overseas
Big Pine Key
(305) 872 -9041
30 -B
96
Hwy/PO Box 430191
2
4
Geiger Key Marina
5 Geiger Road
Key West
(305) 296 -3553
10 -0
36
2
4
Sugarloaf Key Koa Kampground
251 County Rd. 939
Sugarloaf
(305) 745 -3549
20 -0
200
MM 20
Key
2
4
Sunshine Key RV Resort &
38801 Overseas Hwy
Big Pine Key
(305) 872 -2217
39 -B
398
Marina
Zone # 3:
Mile Markers 40 -63''
3
4
Key R.V. Park
6099 Overseas Hwy
Marathon
(305) 743 -5164
50.5 -0
190
3
4
Knight's Key Campground
Po Box 500525 / # 1
Marathon
(305) 743 -4343
47 -0
199
Knights Key Blvd.
3
4
Ocean Breeze RV Park & Marina
1337 Ocean Breeze
Marathon
(305) 743 -6020
47.8 -0
55
3
4
Pelican Trailer Park
59151 Overseas Hwy
Marathon
(305) 289 -0011
59 -B
85
Zone # 4•
Mile Marker 63-C.R.
905A
MM 70 PO Box 618
Fiesta Key
Fiesta Key K.O.A.
67400 Overseas
Long Key
(305) 664 -4922
4
4
Highway MM 67.5
70 -B
271
4
4
Long Key State Park
97450 Overseas Hwy
Long Key
(305) 664 -4815
67.5 -0
60
5
4
IBlue Fin - Rock Harbor
325 Calusa St.
Key Largo
(305) 852 -2025
97.5 -0
16
5
4
Calusa RV Resort
106003 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo
(305) 451 -0232
101.5-
367
Po Box 487
B
5
4
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State
101551 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo
(305) 451 -1202
102.5-
48
Park
O
5
4
Key Largo Kampground & Marina
103620 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo
(305) 451 -1431
1010.5
80
5
4
Kings Kamp RV Park, Motel &
Key Largo
(305) 451 -0010
103.5-
60
Marina
B
Zone # 5•
C.R. 905 A to, &
Including, Ocean Reef
Nothing
BP III - 42 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
Blank Intentionally
CEMP
Apol 2017
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
BP III - 43
�a
as
CL
E
0
w
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Monroe County,
Florida
Attachment 6
MONROE COUNTY PET FRIENDLY HOTELS
SANDS OF ISLAMORADA - US 1, mile marker 80
MTL
80051 Old Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
Tel (305) 6642791
Fax: (305) 6642886
Pets ($15 extra charge)
CENTER COURT HISTORIC INN - Between Duval & Simonton Old Town
B &B
916 Center Street
Key West, FL 33040
Tel (305) 2969292
Fax (305) 2944104
Pets ($10 extra charge)
CHELSEA HOUSE - Corner of Elizabeth & Truman
B &B
707 Truman Ave
Key West, FL 33040
Tel (305) 2962211
Fax(305)2964822
Small pets only ($15 extra charge)
CURRY MANSION INN - Old Town, 1 block North of Duval Street
B &B
511 Caroline Street
Key West, FL 33040
Tel (305) 2945349
Fax: (305) 2944093
Small pets only
COURTNEY'S PLACE HISTORIC GUEST - Old Town
Cottages
720 Whitmarsh Lane
Key West, FL 33040
Tel(305) 2943480
Fax(305) 2944321
Pets (Owner's pets on premises)
BP III - 44 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
Blank Intentionally
CEMP
Apol 2017
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
BP III - 45
�a
as
CL
E
0
w
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Attachment 7
MONROE COUNTY NIMS RESOLUTION
Monroe County,
Florida
Emergency Management
RESOLUTION NO. 451 -2804
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE NATIONAL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the National Incident Management System (hereinafter "NIMS")
will enable responders at all levels to work together more effectively and efficiently
to manage domestic incidents; and
WHEREAS, }NIMS was established for the purpose of preventing, preparing
for, responding to, and recovering from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Homeland Security is the principal Federal
official for domestic incident management, responsible for coordinating the Federal
Government's resources utilized in response to or recovery from terrorist attacks,
major disasters, or other emergencies if and when any one of the following four
conditions applies. (1) a Federal department or agency acting under its own
authority has requested the assistance of the Secretary; (2) the resources of State
and local authorities are overwhelmed and Federal assistance has been requested
by the appropriate State and focal authorities; (3) more than one Federal
department or agency has become substantially involved in responding to the
incident; or (4) the Secretary has been directed to assume responsibility for
managing the domestic incident by the President; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of State has the responsibility, consistent with
other United States Government activities to protect our national security, to
coordinate international activities related to the prevention, preparation, response,
and recovery from a domestic incident, and for the protection of United States
citizens and United States interests overseas, and is required to establish
appropriate relationships and mechanisms for cooperation and coordination
between the departments of State and Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, The Secretary of Homeland Security was required by Homeland
Security Presidential Directive #5, issued on February 28, 2003, to develop, submit
for review to the Homeland Security Council, and administer a NIMS to provide a
consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, and local governments to work
effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from
domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity; and
WHEREAS, Homeland Security Presidential Directive #5, requires Federal
departments and agencies to make adoption of NIMS a condition for Federal
BP III - 46 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
preparedness assistance through grants, contracts, and other actions beginning in
the federal Fiscal Year 2005,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
1. The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County hereby adopts the
National incident Management System, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
2. This Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its adoption
herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida at a regular meeting of said board held on December 15, 2004,
Mayor Spehar veS
Mayor Pro "fern McCoy yes
Commissioner Nelson Yes
Commissioner Neugent yes
.Commissioner Rice yes
1"
� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Att �� -�AIVN ; # .KOL.HAGE, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
F'y BY - - z — /Ta LJ
- epu Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
A1141dRfiF 'Tr NE'
..��Aj I R
h�! E A. TTON
RINEY
Date— �
CEMP
Apri12017 BP III - 47
�a
as
CL
E
0
t�
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
BASIC PLAN
IV. Responsibilities
Monroe County, Florida
Blank Intentionally
as
E
va
CD
c�
as
CD
va
E
LU
�s
as
as
E
0
L)
CD
M
0
U
4)
0
0
�s
CL
0
d
0
0
Ua
CD
0
0
CL
Q
�a
as
CL
E
0
CD
w
U
r _
va
E
0
cu
d
BASIC PLAN
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Basic Plan
IV. Responsibilities
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. GENERAL PREPAREDNESS RESPONSIBILITIES
County Divisions and Departments may have emergency - related functions in addition to their normal daily
functions. Each Division and Department Director is responsible for the development and maintenance of
their respective Emergency Plans and Procedures.
• Create an emergency plan for their division /department.
• Incorporate the National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles into emergency plans and daily
operations
• Create and maintain a department "Calling Tree" for notification.
• Develop site specific plans for division /department facilities as necessary.
• Train staff to perform emergency duties /tasks as outlined in the CEMP or individual division /department
plans.
• Identify, categorize and inventory all available division/department resources.
• Develop procedures for mobilizing and employing additional resources.
• Ensure communication capabilities with the county EOCs.
• Fill positions in the emergency organization as requested by the Emergency Management Department
Director, acting in accordance with this plan.
B. GENERAL RESPONSE RESPONSIBILITIES (All Monroe County Departments.)
The following common responsibilities are assigned to each division /department listed in this plan.
• Upon receipt of an alert or warning, initiate notification actions to alert employees on assigned response
duties.
• As appropriate:
- Suspend or curtail normal business activities.
- Recall essential off -duty employees.
- Send non - critical employees home.
- Secure and evacuate departmental facilities.
• As requested, augment the EOC's effort to warn the public through use of vehicles equipped with public
address systems, sirens, employees going from door to door, etc.
• Keep the EOC informed of field activities, and maintain a communications link to the EOC.
• Maintain events log, and report information to the EOC.
• Report damages and status of critical facilities to the EOC.
CEMP
April 2017 BP IV - 3
�a
as
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
Monroe County,
Florida
• If appropriate or requested, send a representative to the EOC.
- During response and recovery phases of an incident, Division /Department Directors may be assigned
by the County Administrator per the request of the Emergency Management Director to serve in an
Emergency Operations Center function not otherwise assigned during normal everyday operation.
- ENSURE STAFF MEMBERS TASKED TO WORK IN THE EOC HAVE THE AUTHORITY
TO COMMIT RESOURCES.
• Submit reports to the EOC detailing division /department emergency expenditures and obligations.
Division /Department Directors Responsibilities:
• Be responsible for the call back of all personnel they intend to use in both their routine and assigned
functions and directing such personnel where to report and their respective assignment.
• Be responsible for the safety of records, files and equipment assigned to their respective
divisions /departments.
• Ensure that records are maintained upon the announcement of a "Watch" (i.e. Hurricane) or following a
major disaster (i.e., tornado). These records are normally comprised of time sheets, supplies and
equipment, and include expenses over and above normal operating expenses that are directly related to an
incident or when the "Watch" is announced.
• Ensure that activity logs are initiated as a matter of record upon announcement of a Hurricane "Watch" or
following a major disaster.
• Coordinate, where appropriate, to ensure that each of their facilities and buildings are secure before a
disaster strikes.
• Assign a safety coordinator for each division/department.
C. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES BY COUNTY DEPARTMENT
This Section provides a general summary emergency responsibilities. See Annex III, Emergency Functions
(ESFs) for specific details and tasks.
1. County Administrator /Deputy County Administrator
• Reports to the County Mayor.
• Ensures participation of all relevant County divisions /departments in County disaster preparedness
planning and operations.
• Responsible for disaster preparedness needs in County capital budget improvement and planning.
• Keeps County Commissioners informed of event progression.
• Authorizes EOC activation.
• Implements emergency policies.
• Authorizes the issuance of protective action recommendations.
2. County Attorney
• Advises on legal options for emergency operations, options for emergency operations, emergency
powers of County government and procedures for invoking those measures.
• Reviews emergency proclamations, agreements, contracts, and disaster related documents.
• Advises Emergency Management Director during EOC operations, as requested.
• Provides legal advice, assistance as required to County Departments.
• Reviews and advises County officials on possible legal issues arising from disaster operations.
• Advises County officials and department heads on record - keeping requirements and other
documentation necessary for the exercising of emergency powers.
• Reviews recovery contracts.
BP IV - 4 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
3. Budget and Finance Division
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
• Establishes and maintains a single cost center system whereby emergency /disaster costs are identified and
accumulated for state and federal reimbursements.
- Maintains accurate records of funds, materials, and man -hours expended as a direct result of the
disaster.
- Directs divisions /departments to keep accurate records separating disaster operational expenditures
from day -to -day expenditures. Documentation will include: Logs, formal records and file copies of all
expenditures, receipts, personnel time sheets.
- Ensures that divisions /departments keep records of the name, arrival time, duration of utilization,
departure time and other information relative to the service of emergency workers, as well as
documentation of the injuries, lost or damaged equipment, and any extraordinary costs.
• Assists divisions /departments with impending emergency purchasing procedures and maintaining records.
• Ensures supply of vouchers, receipts, and other forms.
• Establishes and maintains a system to meet finance, payroll and other payment obligations during
emergency /disasters.
• Provides for security and protection of records and equipment.
• Coordinates financial relief efforts with state and federal agencies.
• Coordinates reimbursement efforts with state and federal agencies.
• Determines which administrative procedures may have to be suspended, relaxed, or made optional in the
interest of protecting life or property.
- Normal procedures which do not interfere with timely accomplishment of emergency tasks, will
continue to be used.
- Determines need to depart from "business -as- usual" and issue emergency administrative procedures as
appropriate
Purchasing
• Maintain a list of suppliers for supplies and equipment needed immediately in the aftermath of an
emergency.
• Establishes emergency purchasing procedures and coordinate emergency procurements.
• Maintains records of emergency - related expenditures for purchases and personnel.
• Assists divisions /departments with expediting emergency purchasing procedures and maintaining records.
• Processes orders and facilitates emergency purchases.
• Facilitates emergency contracting of goods and services.
• Maintains records.
Grants
• Assists with damage assessment activities.
• Assists with disaster grant applications for public and private emergency grant programs.
• Municipalities must submit their reports to County (through Emergency Management) for submission to
the State.
4. Clerk of the Courts
• Provides for the securing of County records, and audits financial expenditures
5. Communications Department — Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Identifies communications facilities and resources available for use (800 MHz., VHF Radios, etc.)
Advises on communications capabilities and limitations.
CEMP
April 2017 BP IV - 5
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES Monroe County,
Florida
• Ensures necessary backup power generation.
• Develops inventories of equipment, including telephone, radio and data.
• Maintains list of radio frequencies; Develops frequency use procedures and protocols.
• Determine condition, status of County communication systems.
• Ensures EOC internal communications are adequate.
- Manages the emergency communications section in the EOC to include radio, telephone, repair crews,
runners, amateur radio, backup resources, etc.
- Prepares and implements the Incident Radio Communications Plan.
- Sets up EAS system.
- Ensures all communication systems are installed and tested.
- Establishes equipment accountability.
- Provides technical information as required.
- Supervises Communications unit activities.
- Maintains records on all communications equipment.
- Recovers equipment from released units.
- Monitors all communications equipment transmissions, e.g., Traffic Center, Ham radio, Sheriff's
Department, National Weather Service, Marine, Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Establishes communications from EOC with operational units and field incident commanders.
Coordinates, acquire and deploys communications resources (RACES), equipment and personnel
technicians to establish point -to -point communications as required.
Obtains, coordinates communication resources as requested by field Incident Commanders.
6. Community Services Division
Social Services
Community Support Services
Transportation
Food and Water
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed.
• Responsible for Special Needs Registry
• Responsible for transportation of Special Needs clients
Social Services
• Supports the distribution of food, water and other disaster goods and services.
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed.
• Special Needs Registry
7. Elected Officials
• Responsible for the safety and protection of the people and property located within the County per County
Code and Florida Statutes, Chapter 252.
• Monitors situations and developments that would alter the normal functions of County government.
• The County Mayor, serves on the EOC Decision Making Group
• Ratifies agreements with state and federal disaster relief agencies, as required.
BP IV - 6 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
8. Emergency Services, Division
Fire Rescue
Emergency Management
Fire Marshal
Fire Rescue
• Emergency Function (ESF) duties include: Lead department for ESF 4 4, ESF 4 9 and ESF 4 10.
• Coordinate all response operations for fire, search, rescue, emergency medical services and hazardous
materials response. Emergency tasks to be performed include:
- Fire prevention activities.
- Fire detection and control.
- Hazardous material and oil spill response.
- Terrorist incident response.
- Evacuation support.
- Post - incident reconnaissance and damage assessment.
- Fire safety inspection of temporary shelters.
- Prepare and maintain fire resource inventory.
- Coordinate emergency medical services.
• Member of the Crisis Action Team.
• Determines areas at risk and which public protective actions, if any, should be implemented.
• Initiates evacuation orders when necessary.
• Assists with evacuation operations.
• Directs on -scene evacuations as a result of fire, hazardous materials spill, transportation accidents, etc., as
necessary, whenever there is immediate threat to life and safety; Assists with other evacuation operations.
• Orders "shelter -in- place" (hazardous material incidents).
• Performs those support duties and functions required to assist County emergency operations as
appropriate.
• Coordinates initial public disaster assessment.
• Assists with transportation, damage assessment, information and planning, and mass care.
• Stages and places vehicle and equipment resources in effective positions throughout the county as
determined by the County Mayor, County Administrator and /or Emergency Management Director.
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed.
• Conducts inspections and enforces fire safety codes, regulations, and laws.
Emergency Management
• Responsible for the County's Emergency Management Program.
• Develops and maintains the Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
• Prepares and maintains a resource inventory.
• Performs day -to -day liaison with municipal, and State and Federal Emergency Management staff and
regional emergency management personnel.
• Coordinates local planning and preparedness activities; Provides emergency preparedness information.
• Provides information on hazard mitigation.
• Develops and presents emergency training programs.
• Arranges appropriate training for local emergency management personnel and emergency responders.
• Coordinates periodic all hazard emergency exercises to test the plan and training.
• Member of the Crisis Action Team.
• Recommends declaration of emergency pursuant to County Ordinance and State Statutes. Informs the
CEMP
April 2017 BP IV - 7
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
Monroe County,
Florida
County Mayor and County Administrator of the reasons for the status of events requiring the declaration.
• Keeps municipal officials informed of events progression
• Coordinates requests for emergency assistance.
• Plans, develops, maintains an emergency operations center (EOC) to include equipment, staffing, and
operational procedures necessary for the management and control of emergency conditions.
• Activates the EOC when required.
• Develops incident action plans during EOC operations.
• Provides coordination among local, state, federal, private and volunteer organizations.
• Coordinates dissemination of emergency warning information; Disseminates emergency warning
information from state and federal agencies; Disseminates warnings initiated at local government level.
• Coordinates with businesses regarding emergency operations.
• Recommends and subsequently orders the implementation of evacuations.
• Identifies and publicizes shelter locations.
- Develops and implements procedures to solicit, register, screen, receive, and deploy volunteers.
• Develops system and forms for tabulating damage assessment.
- Activates, deploys damage assessment teams.
- Receives and consolidates all damage reports and submits to appropriate county department for
processing, as well as to the State DEM (submission of damage assessment reports to State DEM is
within the first 24 hours of emergency event)
9. Employee Services
Human Resources
• Establishes and staffs a personnel recruiting center for temporary labor after the emergency.
• Provides information and assistance to County management regarding the County's personnel policies
during emergencies.
• Assists County departments by soliciting the appropriate human resources (temporary County hires or
volunteers) to meet the needs identified by those departments.
• Assists County departments to accomplish their mission during an emergency by maintaining a roster of
available County employees in non - essential positions who can be assigned to perform tasks required in
other departments.
• Provides for employee psychological and other support through the County's Employee Assistance
Program, or other programs that may be required.
• Provides coordination for employees working the disaster, and for those who return following the event.
Risk Management
• Administers insurance and self - insurance programs and claims.
• Notifies insurance carriers of damages.
• Advises the County Mayor, County Administrator and Emergency Management Director on insured and
uninsured damage losses and other like issues.
10. Engineering & Public Works
Engineering Services.
Facilities Development.
Energy
• Support initial damage assessment of critical facilities to EOC.
• Provides personnel and equipment as necessary.
• Supports damage assessment of County facilities.
BP IV - 8 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides engineering services for the temporary repair of critical facilities.
• Administer and manage contracted services.
• Provides temporary repair of critical facilities and coordinates the repairs of County facilities
• Assesses damage to public facilities.
• Provides specialized equipment to support emergency operations.
• Provides EOC with updated comprehensive lists of County equipment.
• Stages vehicles and equipment resources in effective positions throughout the community as necessary
• Stores equipment and vehicles in a safe place.
• Monitors recovery activities of privately owned utilities.
• Provides transportation support.
• Provides support for search and rescue activities.
• Support initial damage assessment of critical facilities and assessment activities to EOC.
Coordinates and supports debris clearance.
• Supports evacuation and traffic control management efforts
• Ensures necessary backup power generation.
• Responsible for Debris Management process.
• Assists with set -up of shelters activation (delivering cots and assist with set -up).
Detention Facilities
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed.
Fleet Manageme
.
• Operates County fleet repair facility.
• Provides motor fuels for all County vehicles and fuel driven equipment.
• Stores equipment and vehicles in a safe place.
• Provides Emergency Management with updated comprehensive lists of County vehicles and equipment.
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed.
• Provides transportation support.
• Ensures necessary backup power generation for fuel dispensing.
• Supports Police and Fire Rescue operations.
• Supports evacuation and traffic management activities.
Facilities Maintenance
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed.
• Secures County buildings by established priorities.
• Coordinates with County Departments to establish a building priority list for the repair of buildings,
electrical systems, air conditioning and heating units.
• Determines unsafe facilities.
• Provides damage assessments on County buildings to the EOC.
Roads and Bridges
• Supports damage assessment.
• Assesses damage to streets, bridges, traffic control devices, signage, and other public facilities.
• Provides temporary repair of critical facilities.
• Restores County damaged roads, bridges and signage.
• Supports evacuation and traffic control management.
• Provides specialized equipment to support emergency operations.
• Develops and maintains a Debris Management Plan.
• Provides debris clearance, restoration of facilities, areas as needed, and maintenance of County streets
CEMP
April 2017 BP IV - 9
�a
as
CL
E
0
N
W
U
va
E
CU
d
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
Monroe County,
Florida
Coordinates emergency road clearance and removal of debris for reconnaissance of the damaged areas
and passage of emergency personnel and equipment for health and safety purposes.
Recommends disposal sites for debris; Coordinates debris collection and disposal.
Solid Waste Manageme
.
• Coordinates continuation /resumption of trash and garbage collection throughout the County.
• Oversees private waste haulers.
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed
11. Growth Management
Code Enforcement
Building
Planning
Marine Resources
• The Growth Management Damage Assessment Team develops system for tabulating damage assessment.
- Conducts damage assessment of public and private property to determine the extent of damage.
- Activates, deploys damage assessment teams.
- Receives, records and consolidates all damage reports.
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed.
• Determines the geographical and structural extent of damage to public and private property.
• Monitors environmental impacts to County resulting from disaster (Method of coordination and
consultation with staff and Federal entities may be found within the Growth Management
Comprehensive Plan on file within that Division).
• Makes available building plans and records for determination of public and business damages.
• During recovery phase, provides land use and policy planning services.
• Survey construction sites for control of debris hazards.
• Coordinates emergency repair process and related building codes and standard procedures.
• Develops and administer emergency code and licensing standard.
• Maintains pre- disaster maps, photos, and other documents.
• Determines unsafe facilities.
• Conducts inspections and enforces building safety regulations and laws.
• Provides guidance for post- disaster mitigation and re- development opportunities.
• Coordinates emergency permitting procedures.
• Supports recovery and redevelopment planning.
12. Health Department
• Coordinates health care and Special Needs issues during emergency situations
• Provides public health information and education.
• Provides inspection of food and water supplies.
• Develops emergency public health regulations and orders.
• Supports collection, identification, and interment of deceased victims.
• Coordinates the provision of disaster mental health services to disaster victims, emergency workers,
and /or others suffering trauma due to the emergency incident/disaster
• Responsible for staffing at the Special Needs shelters
13. Mayor, County
• Proclaims a State of Emergency when necessary.
BP IV - 10 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
• When necessitated by localized disaster, authorizes the evacuation of sections of the County to protect the
lives of citizens, per the Decision Making Group recommendation
• Authorizes declaration of County as disaster area
• Authorizes the County Administrator to ensure appropriate orders.
• Authorizes the County Administrator to execute agreements with federal and state relief agencies.
• Interfaces with media
• Coordinates activities with the Emergency Management Director.
• Makes emergency policy decisions and issues executive orders related to an in- progress emergency
operation.
• Responsible to the County Commission for the coordination and operation of all services of all county
department and agencies.
• Executes agreements with Federal and State disaster relief agencies.
• Authorizes return of population to evacuated zones, per recommendation of the Emergency Management
Director
14. Medical Examiner
• Implements and coordinates the County Mass Fatality Incident Plan.
• Establishes facility collection areas to facilitate recovery operations.
• Identifies mass burial sites.
• Protects the property and personal effects of the deceased.
• Notifies relatives (in conjunction with applicable Law Enforcement agency /ies)
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive record keeping system for continuous updating and recording
of fatality numbers.
15. Monroe County Television Channel 76
• Supports public information bulletins and broadcasts.
16. 911 Dispatch (Police and Fire)
• Establish communications with EOC with operational units and field Incident Commanders.
17. The Salvation Army
• Performs emergency shelter and mass care planning.
• Coordinates mass care (feeding, potable water, shelter, sanitation facilities, clothing, commodities) with
churches, volunteer groups and other relief agencies
• Coordinates relief efforts with the American Red Cross post- disaster — the ARC does not respond prior to,
or during, an actual severe weather emergency in the County
18. School Board
• Emergency Function (ESF) duties include: One of the Leads department for ESF 4 1.
• Provides EOC with updated comprehensive lists of School Board vehicles and equipment.
• Provides personnel and equipment as needed.
• Supports evacuation activities.
CEMP
April 2017 BP IV - 11
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
w
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
Blank Intentionally
BP IV -12
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
V. Financial Management
Monroe County, Florida
Blank Intentionally
as
E
va
CD
c�
as
CD
va
E
LU
�s
as
as
E
0
L)
CD
M
0
U
0
0
0
�s
CL
0
d
0
0
0
CD
0
0
CL
Q
�a
as
CL
E
0
CD
CL
2
w
U
va
E
cu
d
BASIC PLAN
V. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Basic Plan
V. Financial Management
V. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A. GENERAL
During and after emergency /disaster events normal fiscal and administrative functions and regulations may
need to be temporarily modified or suspended in order to support emergency operations in a timely manner.
Additionally, if certain emergency costs are properly documented, certain reimbursements from State and
Federal sources may be possible.
Municipalities must declare their State of Local Emergency prior to requesting and receiving county, State
and /or Federal assistance.
B. POLICIES
Divisions /Departments will designate personnel to be responsible for documentation of disaster operations
and expenditures. Emergency expenditures will be incurred in accordance with existing Monroe County
emergency purchasing procedures.
During the emergency operations, non - essential administrative activities may be suspended, and personnel
not assigned to essential duties may be assigned to other departments to provide emergency support.
Each Division /Department will keep an updated inventory of its personnel, facilities, and equipment
resources as part of their emergency plans and procedures.
C. ADMINISTRATION
Monroe County's financial management, in a disaster situation, is the responsibility of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and the Finance Department. These departments guide their activities
according to their respective procedures and policies. Through the Resource Tracking System, which is part
of the Incident Management System, the Planning Section Lead along with the Logistics Section Lead, will
provide a daily account of the resources and personnel involved on the event, to the Finance Section Lead
(OMB Director). Should the county become overtaxed by the nature of the event, the county will contact
State DEM for assistance. Documentation is the key element in the reimbursement process.
During an emergency or disaster, administrative procedures may have to be suspended, relaxed, or made
optional in the interest of protecting life or property. Divisions /Departments are authorized to take necessary
and prudent actions in response to disaster emergency incidents. Emergency Services officers have
independent authority to react to emergency situations.
CEMP
April 2017 BP V - 3
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
V. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Monroe County,
Florida
Normal procedures which do not interfere with timely accomplishment of emergency tasks, will continue to
be used. Those emergency administrative procedures, which depart from "business -as- usual ", will be
described in department emergency and disaster policies, procedures, and instructions or in their incident
action plan during an EOC activation.
Divisions /Departments are responsible for keeping records of the name, arrival time, duration of utilization,
departure time and other information relative to the service of emergency workers, as well as documentation
of the injuries, lost or damaged equipment, and any extraordinary costs.
All allocation and disbursements records affiliated with the emergency response activities must be
maintained in conformity with State and Federal codes. Strict attention must be given to the maintenance of
logs, records and file copies of all expenditures in order to provide clear accountability for reimbursement
requests.
Monroe County employs a FEMA compatible daily activity report for the maintenance of force account
labor and materials. All non -force account labor and materials are covered by competitive bid contract in
accordance with Florida State Procurement laws. These arrangements have been promulgated in order to
comply with the regulations set forth by the State and Federal government as criteria for recovery of funds
under the Stafford Act.
D. FISCAL
Purchasing personnel shall facilitate the acquisition of all supplies, equipment, and services necessary to
support the emergency response actions of authorized County personnel, divisions and/or departments.
When circumstances dictate, emergency response field personnel may be given purchasing authority after
coordination with the County's Purchasing Division representative at the EOC. A record of all purchases
shall be reported to Purchasing in accordance with County purchasing policies. A complete and accurate
record of all purchases, a complete record of all properties commandeered to save lives and property, and an
inventory of all supplies and equipment purchased in support of the emergency response shall be maintained.
Though certain formal procedures may be waived, this in no way lessens the requirement for sound financial
management and accountability. Divisions /Departments will identify personnel to be responsible for
documentation of disaster costs and utilize existing administrative methods to keep accurate records
separating disaster operational expenditures from day -to -day expenditures. Documentation will include: logs,
formal records and file copies of all expenditures, receipts, personnel time sheets. Division /Department
Directors will be held responsible for deviations from the emergency purchasing procedures.
Monroe County may qualify for reimbursement of certain emergency costs from State, Federal disaster
recovery programs, and may also collect damages from its insurance carriers. Successful documentation of
expenditures will maximize the reimbursements and assistance. All County divisions /departments are
expected to include requirements for emergency fiscal record keeping in their emergency plans and
procedures.
E. LOGISTICS
Departments responding to emergencies and disasters will first use their available resources. When this plan
is implemented, the EOC becomes the focal point for procurement, distribution and replacement of
personnel, equipment and supplies. Scarce resources will be allocated according to established priorities and
objectives of the Incident Commander(s).
BP V - 4 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
V. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Logistics will be needed to support the field operations, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations,
and disaster victims.
All departments are expected to maintain an inventory of all non - consumable items, to include their
disposition after the conclusion of the emergency proclamation. Items that are not accounted for, or that are
placed in County inventory as an asset will not be eligible for reimbursement.
F. INSURANCE
Monroe County is Self- Insured.
Insurance coverage will be required by the federal government in the post disaster phase as per 44 CFR
"subpart i ". Information on the County's insurance policies will need to be available following a disaster.
CEMP
April 2017 BP V - 5
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
V. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Blank Intentionally
BPV -6
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
VI. References &Authorities
Monroe County, Florida
Blank Intentionally
as
E
va
CD
c�
as
CD
va
E
LU
�s
as
as
E
0
L)
CD
M
0
U
0
0
0
�s
CL
0
d
0
0
0
CD
0
0
CL
Q
�a
as
CL
E
0
CD
CL
2
w
U
va
E
cu
d
BASIC PLAN
VI. REFERENCES & AUTHORITIES
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Basic Plan
VI. References & Authorities
VI. REFERENCES AND AUTHORITIES
A. STATUTES AND AUTHORITIES
Monroe County
a. Monroe County Laws, Regulations, and Ordinances Manual, Volumes I and II
b. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
c. Division/Departmental Plans, SOPS
d. Local Mitigation Strategy (Annually)
2. State of Florida
a. Chapter 14, F.S., Governor.
b. Chapter 23, Florida Mutual Aid Act, as amended by Chapter 93 -211, Laws of Florida.
c. Chapter 90 -6, Florida Administrative Code.
d. Chapter 90 -7, Florida Administrative Code.
e. Chapter 125, County Government; Chapter 162, County or Municipal Code Enforcement; f.
f. Chapter 161, Beach and Shore Preservation; Part III, Coastal Zone Preservation.
g. Chapter 163, Intergovernmental Programs; Part I, Miscellaneous Programs.
h. Chapter 166, Municipalities; and Chapter 553, Building Construction Standards.
i. Chapter 187, State Comprehensive Plan.
j. Chapter 252, Emergency Management.
k. Chapter 380, Land and Water Management.
1. Chapter 870, Affrays, Riots, Routs, Unlawful Assemblies.
Federal
a. Public Law 100 -707, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988,
allows for federal assistance through a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
b. Public Law 93 -288, as amended, which provides authority for response assistance under the Federal
Response Plan, and which empowers the President to direct any federal agency to utilize its
authorities and resources in support of state and local assistance efforts.
c. Public Law 81 -920, the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, provides a system for joint
capability - building at the federal, state and local levels for all hazards.
d. Public Law 93 -234, Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, provides insurance coverage
for all types of buildings.
e. Public Law 99 -499, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), which
governs hazardous materials planning and right -to -know.
CEMP
April 2017 BP VI - 3
�a
as
CL
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
0
CU
d
VI. REFERENCES & AUTHORITIES
B.
Monroe County,
Florida
f. Public Law 101 -615, Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act (HMTUSA), which
provides funding to improve capability to respond to hazardous materials incidents.
g. Public Law 95 -510, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980 (CERCLA) as amended, which requires facilities to notify authorities of accidental releases of
hazardous materials.
h. Public Law 101 -549, Clean Air Amendments of 1990, which provides for reductions in pollutants.
i. Public Law 85 -256, Price - Anderson Act, which provides for a system of compensating the public
for harm caused by a nuclear accident.
J. Public Law 84 -99 (33 USC 701n), Flood Emergencies, authorizing an emergency fund for flood
emergency preparation, flood fighting and rescue operations, or repair and restoration of flood
control works threatened or destroyed by flood.
k. Public Law 91 -671, Food Stamp Act of 1964, in conjunction with Section 412 of the Stafford Act,
relating to food stamp distributions after a major disaster.
1. Public Law 89 -665 (16 USC 470 et seq), National Historic Preservation Act, relating to the
preservation of historic resources damaged as a result of disasters.
m. Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 USC 11331 - 11352, Federal Emergency
Management Food and Shelter Program.
n. National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 USC 4001 et seq.
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
1. State of Florida
a. Florida Department of Community Affairs Administrative Rules 9G -2, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 16, and 17.
b. Florida Department of Community Affairs Administrative Rules 9.1-2 and 5.
2. Federal
C.
a. 44 CFR Parts 59 -76, National Flood Insurance Program and related programs.
b. 44 CFR Part 13 (The Common Rule), Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
Cooperative Agreements.
C. 44 CFR Part 206, Federal Disaster Assistance for Disasters Declared after November 23, 1988.
d. 44 CFR Part 10, Environmental Considerations.
e. 44 CFR Part 14, Audits of State and Local Governments.
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
1. State of Florida
a. Executive Order No. 30 -29, Disaster Preparedness.
b. Executive Order 80 -29 (Disaster Preparedness), dated April 14, 1980.
C. Executive Order 87 -57 (State Emergency Response Commission), dated April 17, 1987; as updated
by Executive Order 093 -242.
Federal
a. Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management.
b. Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands.
c. Executive Order 11795 dated 7/11/1974, as amended by Executive Order 11910, dated 4/13/1976.
BP VI -4 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
VI. REFERENCES & AUTHORITIES
D. MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANGEMENT MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING &
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS
Memorandums of Understanding and Mutual Aid Agreements are on file in Emergency Management
CEMP
April 2017 BP VI - 5
�a
as
CL
E
0
w
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
VI. REFERENCES & AUTHORITIES
Blank Intentionally
BP VI -6
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
VII. Attachments
Monroe County, Florida
Blank Intentionally
as
E
va
CD
c�
as
CD
va
E
LU
�s
as
as
E
0
L)
CD
M
0
U
0
0
0
�s
CL
0
d
0
0
0
CD
0
0
CL
Q
�a
as
CL
E
0
CD
CL
2
w
U
va
E
cu
d
BASIC PLAN
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Basic Plan
VII. Attachments
VII. ATTACHMENTS
A. Primary /Support Matrix
B. Acronyms
C. Declaration of Emergency Comparison of Florida Statutes
D. Monroe County Organizational Chart
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 3
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
w
L)
va
E
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Blank Intentionally
BP VII -4
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
Attachment A
PRIMARY /SUPPORT MATRIX
VII. ATTACHMENTS
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 5
�a
as
CL
E
0
QL
2
U
va
d
Departments, Agencies &'
o
Organizations
L
o
z
o
a
€
A
1
«2
3 «.
4
". 5
6
1 7
8
<9
10
11
«.12
13 «.
14
<'. 15
16.
17 ".
MONROE COUNTY
Administrator
• Airports
S
• Technical Services
S
S
• Veterans Affairs
S
• Website Communications
S
Communications Department
P
Office of Management and
S
Budget
Division of Community Services
S
P
• Libraries
S
• Social Services
S
S
S
Division of Emergency Services
• Fire Rescue
S
P
S
S
S
P
F
S
• Emergency Management
P
P
S
Department of Engineering
S
Division of Growth Management
S
S
Division of Public Works
P
S
P
S
• Detention Facilities
S
• Fleet Management
S
• Solid Waste Management
S
S
Health Department
S
P
S
S
Medical Examiner
S
S
Monroe County Television
S
School District
P
S
S
S
Sheriffs Office
S
S
S
S
S
P
P
S
OTHER
Alliance on Aging
S
City of Key West
S
City of Key West Fire
S
S
S
Department
City of Key West Police
S
Department
Fishermen's Community Hospital
S
Florida Department of Children
S
S
and Families
Florida Department of
S
S
Corrections
Florida Department of
S
Environmental Protection (DEP)
Florida Department of Law
S
S
Enforcement
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 5
�a
as
CL
E
0
QL
2
U
va
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Monroe County,
Florida
Departments, Agencies &
Organizations
W
R
p
O
C_
J+
O
Y
t
Vi
U
Y
9
m
VL.
W
9. 1
29.
3
4
<5
6
7
;.8
9 9.
10
9. 11
12
13
14
15
16 9.
17 9
Florida Department of Military Affairs
S
Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT)
S
S
Florida Division of Forestry
S
S
Florida Fire Chiefs Association
S
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
S
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
S
S
S
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
S
P
Florida Keys Society For The
Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
(SPCA)
P
Florida Keys VOAD
S
S
Florida National Guard (FLNG)
S
S
S
Florida Park Service
S
Florida Power and Light
S
Florida Wildlife Conservation (FWC)
S
S
Habitat for Humanity
S
S
S
Humane Animal Care Coalition
S
Islamorada Fire /Rescue
S
Joint Task Force 4
S
Key Colony Beach Police
Department (KCBPD)
S
Key Largo Animal Clinic
S
Key Largo Fire District
S
Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance
S
Keys Energy Services
S
P
Lower Keys Medical Center
S
Marathon Fire /Rescue
S
Mariner's Hospital
S
Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West
S
S
S
Ocean Reef Public Safety (ORPS)
S
S
S
S
Organized Fishermen of Florida
S
Project H.O. P. E.
S
Rural Health Network
S
Stand Up for Animals, Inc.
S
State Fire Marshal
S
S
The American Red Cross
S
S
S
The Salvation Army
P
P
S
Tourist Development Council
S
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
S
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
S
S
S
S
United States Customs
S
United States NAVY (USN)
S
S
S
I
I
I S
BP VII -6
CEMP
April 2017
as
CD
L2
q9
CD
va
LU
as
as
0
L)
CD
M
0
U
0
0
0
�s
CL
0
d
0
0
0
0
CL
�a
as
CL
0
CD
QL
2
w
U
va
E
CU
d
BASIC PLAN
Attachment B
ACRONYMS
- A-
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Agency
A division of government with a specific function offering a particular kind of assistance. In ICS, agencies are
defined either as jurisdictional (having statutory responsibility for incident management) or as assisting or
cooperating (providing resources or other assistance).
Agency Representative
A person assigned by a primary, assisting, or cooperating Federal, State, local, or tribal government agency or
private entity that has been delegated authority to make decisions affecting that agency's or organization's
participation in incident management activities following appropriate consultation with the leadership of that
agency.
Area Command
An organization established (1) to oversee the management of multiple incidents that are each being handled by
an ICS organization or (2) to oversee the management of large or multiple incidents to which several Incident
Management Teams have been assigned. Area Command has the responsibility to set overall strategy and
priorities, allocate critical resources according to priorities, ensure that incidents are properly managed, and
ensure that objectives are met and strategies followed. Area Command becomes Unified Area Command when
incidents are multi jurisdictional. Area Command may be established at an EOC facility or at some location other
than an ICP.
Available Resources
Resources assigned to an incident, checked in, and available for use, normally located in a Staging Area.
Awareness
The continual process of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence, information, and knowledge to
allow organizations and individuals to anticipate requirements and to react effectively.
-B - C -
Catastrophic Incident
Any natural or manmade incident, including terrorism, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties,
damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale,
and /or government functions. A catastrophic event could result in sustained national impacts over a prolonged
period of time; almost immediately exceeds resources normally available to State, local, tribal, and private- sector
authorities in the impacted area; and significantly interrupts governmental operations and emergency services to
such an extent that national security could be threatened. All catastrophic events are Incidents of National
Significance.
Chain of Command
A series of command, control, executive, or management positions in hierarchical order of authority
Command Staff
In an incident management organization, the Command Staff consists of the Incident Command and the special
staff positions of Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and other positions as required, who
report directly to the Incident Commander. They may have an assistant or assistants, as needed.
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 7
�a
as
CL
E
0
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS Monroe County,
Florida
Comprehensive Emergency Management (CEM)
An integrated approach to the management of emergency programs and activities for all four emergency phases
(mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery), for all types of emergencies and disasters (natural, man -made,
and attack), and for all levels of government (local, state, and Federal) and the private sector.
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
Contains policies, authorities, concept of operations, legal constraints, responsibilities, and emergency functions
to be performed. Agency response plans, responder SOPS, and specific incident action plans are developed from
this strategic document.
Consequence Management
Predominantly an emergency management function and included measures to protect public health and safety,
restore essential government services, and provide emergency relief to governments, businesses, and individuals
affected by the consequences of terrorism. The requirements of consequence management and crisis management
are combined in the NRP. See also Crisis Management.
COOP
Continuity of Operations Plan
Credible Threat
A potential terrorist threat that, based on a threat assessment, is credible and likely to involve Weapons of Mass
Destruction (WMD).
Crisis Action Team (CAT)
A flexible, supporting /coordinating service that could be: One person at home facilitating the coordination of
personnel and resources to an incident scene; Several people convening in the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) or on -scene to assist the "Incident Manager" as needed.
Crisis Management
Predominantly a law enforcement function and included measures to identify, acquire, and plan the use of
resources needed to anticipate, prevent, and/or resolve a threat or act of terrorism. The requirements of
consequence management and crisis management are combined in the NRP. See also Consequence Management.
Critical Infrastructures
Systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of
such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public
health or safety, or any combination of those matters.
Cultural Resources
Cultural resources include historic and prehistoric structures, archeological sites, cultural landscapes, and museum
collections.
Cyber
Pertaining to computers and their support systems, such as servers, routers, and switches, that support critical
infrastructure.
-D-
Damage Assessment
Estimation of damages made after a disaster has occurred which serves as the basis of the Governor's request to
the President for a declaration of Emergency or Major Disaster.
Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)
Refers to Department of Defense (DOD) support, including Federal military forces, DOD civilians and DOD
BP VII -8 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN VII. ATTACHMENTS
contractor personnel, and DOD agencies and components, for domestic emergencies and for designated law
enforcement and other activities.
Disaster
Any occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting
from a Natural, Technological, and / or National Security incident, including but not limited to earthquake,
explosion, fire, flood, high water, hostile military actions, hurricanes, landslide, mudslide, storms, tidal wave,
tornado, wind -driven water, or other disasters.
Disaster, Catastrophic
Although there is no commonly accepted definition of a catastrophic disaster, the term implies an event or
incident which produces severe and widespread damages of such a magnitude as to result in the requirement for
significant resources from outside the affected area to provide the necessary response. A Catastrophic Disaster is
defined as an event that results in large numbers of deaths and injuries; causes extensive damage or destruction of
facilities that provide and sustain human needs; produces an overwhelming demand on State and local response
resources and mechanisms; causes a severe long -term effect on general economic activity; and severely affects
State, local, and private sector capabilities to begin and sustain response activities.
Disaster, Maior
As defined under P.L. 93 -288, any natural catastrophe, (including any hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high
water, wind- driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or
drought), or, regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion, in any part of the United States, which in the
determination of the President causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster
assistance under this Act to supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments, and
disaster relief organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused thereby.
Disaster Analysis
The collection, reporting and analysis of disaster related damages to determine the impact of the damage and to
facilitate emergency management of resources and services to the stricken area.
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)
A center set up in the disaster area where individual disaster victims may receive information concerning
available assistance, and apply for the programs for which they are eligible. Disaster Recovery Center will house
representatives of the federal, state, and local agencies that deal directly with the needs of the individual victim.
D &C
Direction and Control.
-E-
Emergency
"Any aircraft crash, hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind- driven water, tidal wave, tsunami,
earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, drought, fire, explosion, acts of
terrorism - foreign or domestic, or other catastrophe which requires emergency assistance to save lives and
protect public health and safety or to avert or lessen the threat of a major disaster." (PL 93 -288); Any occasion or
instance for which, in the determination of the Governor, state assistance is needed to supplement local efforts and
capabilities to save lives and protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a
catastrophe in any part of the state.
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
Formally the Emergency Broadcast System. Consists of broadcasting stations and interconnecting facilities that
have been authorized by the Federal Communications Commission to operate in a controlled manner during
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 9
�a
as
CL
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS
emergencies.
Monroe County,
Florida
Emergency Function (EF)
A functional area of response activity established to facilitate the delivery of City of Hialeah assistance required
during the immediate response phases of a disaster to save lives, protect property and public health, and to
maintain public safety.
Emergency Management
The preparation for and the carrying out of all emergency functions, other than functions for which the military
forces are primarily responsible, to minimize injury and repair damage resulting from disasters caused by enemy
attack, sabotage, or other hostile action, or by fire, flood, storm, earthquake, or other natural causes, and to
provide support for search and rescue operations for persons and property in distress; Organized analysis,
planning, decision - making, assignment, and coordination of available resources to the mitigation of, preparedness
for, response to, or recovery from major community -wide emergencies. Refer to local and state emergency
legislation.
Emergency Management Plans. Those plans prepared by federal, state and local governments in advance and in
anticipation of disasters for the purposes of assuring effective management and delivery of aid to disaster victims,
and providing for disaster prevention, warning, emergency response, and recovery.
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
An Emergency Operations Center is a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out the
principles of emergency preparedness and emer mana ems or disaster management functions at a
strategic level in an emergency situation, and ensuring the continuity of operation of a company, political
subdivision or other organization. An EOC is responsible for the strategic overview, or "big picture ", of the
disaster, and does not normally directly control field assets, instead making operational decisions and leaving
tactical decisions to lower commands. The common functions of all EOC's is to collect, gather and analyze data;
make decisions that protect life and property, maintain continuity of the organization, within the scope of
applicable laws; and disseminate those decisions to all concerned agencies and individuals. In the EOC there is
one individual in charge, and that is the Emergency Management Director as the Incident Commander.
Emergency Protective Measures
Those efforts to protect life and property against anticipated and occurring effects of a disaster. These activities
generally take place after disaster warning (if any) and throughout the incidence period.
Emergency Public Information
Information disseminated primarily in anticipation of an emergency, or at the actual time of an emergency; in
addition to providing information as such, frequently directs actions, instructs, and transmits direct orders.
Includes rumor- control processes.
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
An interagency team, consisting of the lead representative from each Federal department or agency assigned
primary responsibility for an ESF and key members of the FCO's staff, formed to assist the FCO in carrying out
his /her coordination responsibilities. The ERT provides a forum for coordinating the overall Federal response,
reporting on the conduct of specific operations, exchanging information, and resolving issues related to ESF and
other response requirements. ERT members respond to and meet as requested by the FCO. The ERT may be
expanded by the FCO to include designated representatives of other Federal Departments and agencies as needed.
Emergency Support Function (ESF)
A grouping of government and various other entities' capabilities into an organizational structure to provide the
support, resources, program implementation, and services that are most likely to be needed to save lives, protect
property and the environment, restore essential services and critical infrastructure, and help victims and
communities return to normal, when feasible, following domestic incidents.
BP VII - 10 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN VII. ATTACHMENTS
Emergency Support Team (EST)
An interagency group operating from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters. The
EST oversees the national -level response support effort and coordinates activities with the ESF primary and
support agencies in supporting Federal response requirements in the field.
Evacuation
Organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal, or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially
dangerous areas, and their reception and care in safe areas.
Exercise
Maneuver or simulated emergency condition involving planning, preparation, and execution; carried out for the
purpose of testing, evaluating, planning, developing, training, and / or demonstrating emergency management
systems and individual components and capabilities, to identify areas of strength and weakness for improvement
of CEMP.
-F-
Federal Assistance
Aid to disaster victims or state or local governments by federal agencies authorized to provide assistance under
federal statutes.
Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO)
The Federal officer who is appointed to manage Federal resource support activities related to Stafford Act
disasters and emergencies. The FCO is responsible for coordinating the timely delivery of Federal disaster
assistance resources and programs to the affected State and local governments, individual victims, and the private
sector.
Federal Hazard Mitigation Officer (FHMO)
Person appointed by the FCO responsible for managing federal hazard mitigation programs and activities
Federal Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team (I -Team)
Activated by the FHMO immediately following a Presidential Disaster Declaration, and made up of appropriate
federal, state, and local government representatives to identify opportunities for hazard mitigation.
Federal /State Agreement. The agreement signed by the Governor and the Regional Director of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, specifying the manner in which federal assistance will be made available for a
Presidential Declaration of Emergency, Fire Suppression, or Major Disaster, and containing terms and conditions
consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations as the Administrator of FEMA may require.
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
A division of the State Department of Community Affairs. FDEM is responsible for the direction and control of a
state response and recovery organization.
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 11
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Fuiita- Pearson Tornado Scale
Measures tornado strength.
Rating
Winds
Damage
FO
40- 72 mph
Light
F1
73 112 mph
Moderate
F2
1.13 mph
Considerable
F3
158 mph
Severe
F4
207 - 260 mph
Devastating
F5
261- 318mph
Incredible
-G-
Monroe County,
Florida
Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR)
That person named by the Governor in the Federal / State Agreement to execute on behalf of the state all
necessary documents for disaster assistance following the declaration of an emergency or a major disaster,
including certification of applications for public assistance.
Grantee
The state agency (DCA) that is eligible to receive federal dollars in a Presidential Disaster.
s m
Hazard
Any situation that has the potential for causing damage to life, property, and / or the environment.
Hazard Mitigation
Any cost - effective measure which will reduce the potential for damage to a facility from a disaster event.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Federal government may contribute up to 75 percent of the cost of hazard mitigation measures which the
President has determined are cost - effective and which substantially reduce the risk of future damage, hardship,
loss, or suffering in any area affected by major disaster. (Stafford Act, Sec. 404)
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Section 409 of the Stafford Act requires the state and affected local governments to prepare a hazard mitigation
plan that evaluates the natural hazards within the disaster area(s) and recommends appropriate measures to reduce
the risks from future disasters.
Hurricane
Tropical Storm Category 1 -5. A large cyclone storm accompanied by high winds, extreme rainfall and storm
surge.
BP VII - 12 CEMP
April 2017
Winds
Category 1:
74 - 95 m.p.h.
Category 2:
96 - 100 m.p.h.
Category 3:
111 - 130 m.p.h.
Category 4:
131 - 155 m.p.h.
Category 5:
> 155 m.p.h.
BP VII - 12 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN VII. ATTACHMENTS
Hurricane Advisory
A method for disseminating hurricane and storm data to the public every six (6) hours.
Hurricane Eye
The relatively calm area near the center of the storm. In this area winds are light and sky often partly covered by
clouds.
Hurricane Season
The portion or the year having relatively high incidence of hurricane. hl the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of
Mexico it is usually regarded as the period from June 1 through November 30.
Hurricane Watch
An announcement for specific areas that a hurricane or an incipient hurricane condition poses a threat to coastal
and inland communities. All people in the indicated areas should take stock of their preparedness requirements,
keep abreast of the latest advisories and bulletins and be ready for quick action in case a warning is issued for
their areas.
Hurricane Warning
A warning that one or both of the following dangerous effects of a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal
area in 24 hours or less: (a) Sustained winds 74 miles per hour (64 knots) or higher; (b) Dangerously high water or
a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves, even though winds expected may be less
than hurricane force.
-I -
Incident
An occurrence or event, natural or human caused, that requires an emergency response to protect life or property.
Incidents can, for example, include major disasters, emergencies, terrorist attacks, terrorist threats, wildland and
urban fires, floods, hazardous materials spills, nuclear accidents, aircraft accidents, earthquakes, hurricanes,
tornadoes, tropical storms, war - related disasters, public health and medical emergencies, and other occurrences
requiring an emergency response.
Incident Action Plan
An oral or written plan containing general objectives reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident. It
may include the identification of operational resources and assignments. It may also include attachments that
provide direction and important information for management of the incident during one or more operational
periods.
Incident Commander (IC)
The individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the
ordering and release of resources. The IC has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident
operations and is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident site.
Incident Command Post (ICP)
The field location at which the primary tactical - level, on -scene incident command functions are performed. The
ICP may be collocated with the incident base or other incident facilities and is normally identified by a green
rotating or flashing light.
Incident Command System (ICS)
A standardized on scene emergency management construct specifically designed to provide for the adoption of an
integrated organizational structure that reflects the complexity and demands of single or multiple incidents,
without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. ICS is the combination of facilities, equipment, personnel,
procedures, and communications operating with a common organizational structure, designed to aid in the
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 13
�a
as
CL
E
0
OL
2
W
U
va
E
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS Monroe County,
Florida
management of resources during incidents. ICS is used for all kinds of emergencies and is applicable to small as
well as large and complex incidents. ICS is used by various jurisdictions and functional agencies, both public and
private, or organized field -level incident management operations.
Incident Management Team (IMT)
The Incident Commander and appropriate Command and General Staff personnel assigned to an incident.
Incident Mitigation
Actions taken during an incident designed to minimize impacts or contain the damages to property or the
environment.
Incident Period
For Emergencies or Major Disasters declared pursuant to PL 93 -288, those days or parts thereof officially
designated by the President or a representative as the dates upon which damages occurred.
Individual Assistance
Financial or other aid provided to private citizens to help alleviate hardship and suffering, and intended to
facilitate resumption of their normal way of life prior to disaster.
Individual Assistance Officer
State Human Services officer designated to coordinate individual assistance programs.
Infrastructure
The manmade physical systems, assets, projects, and structures, publicly and/or privately owned, that are used by
or provide benefit to the public. Examples of infrastructure include utilities, bridges, levees, drinking water
systems, electrical systems, communications systems, dams, sewage systems, and roads.
Initial Actions
The actions taken by those responders first to arrive at an incident site.
Initial Response
Resources initially committed to an incident.
-J -
Joint Field Office UFO)
A temporary Federal facility established locally to provide a central point for Federal, State, local, and tribal
executives with responsibility for incident oversight, direction, and/or assistance to effectively coordinate
protection, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery actions. The JFO will combine the traditional
functions of the JOC, the FEMA Disaster Field Office (DFO), and the JIC within a single Federal facility.
Joint Information Center (JIC)
A facility established to coordinate all incident - related public information activities. It is the central point of
contact for all news media at the scene of the incident. Public information officials from all participating agencies
should collocate at the JIC.
Joint Information System (JIS)
Integrates incident information and public affairs into a cohesive organization designed to provide consistent,
coordinated, timely information during a crisis or incident operations. The mission of the JIS is to provide a
structure and system for developing and delivering coordinated interagency messages; developing,
recommending, and executing public information plans and strategies on behalf of the IC; advising the IC
concerning public affairs issues that could affect a response effort; and controlling rumors and inaccurate
information that could undermine public confidence in the emergency response effort.
BP VII - 14 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN VII. ATTACHMENTS
Joint Operations Center (JOC)
The JOC is the focal point for all Federal investigative law enforcement activities during a terrorist or potential
terrorist incident or any other significant criminal incident, and is managed by the Senior Federal Law
Enforcement Official (SFLEO). The JOC becomes a component of the JFO when the NRP is activated.
-K -L-
LEPC
Local Emergency Planning Committee. A committee appointed by the State emergency response commission
(SERC), as required by Title II of SARA, to formulate a comprehensive emergency plan to deal with Hazardous
Materials for its district. (See SARA)
Liaison Officer
A member of the Command Staff responsible for coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting
agencies.
Local Emergency
The duly proclaimed existence of conditions of a disaster or of extreme peril to the safety or health of persons and
property within local jurisdictional boundaries. The emergency may be declared by a mayor or his/her designee
and would normally be issued concurrent with a county declaration by the board of County Commissioners prior
to requesting state and / or federal assistance.
Local Government
Any county, city, village, town, district or other political subdivisions of the state, any Indian tribe or authorized
tribal organization, and including any rural community or unincorporated town or village or any other public
entity for which an application for assistance is made by the state or political subdivision thereof.
-M-
Mitigation
Activities designed to reduce or eliminate risks to persons or property or to lessen the actual or potential effects or
consequences of an incident. Mitigation measures may be implemented prior to, during, or after an incident.
Mitigation measures are often developed in accordance with lessons learned from prior incidents. Mitigation
involves ongoing actions to reduce exposure to, probability of, or potential loss from hazards. Measures may
include zoning and building codes, floodplain buyouts, and analysis of hazard- related data to determine where it
is safe to build or locate temporary facilities. Mitigation can include efforts to educate governments, businesses,
and the public on measures they can take to reduce loss and injury.
Mobilization
The process and procedures used by all organizations - Federal, State, local, and tribal -for activating, assembling,
and transporting all resources that have been requested to respond to or support an incident.
Mobilization Center
An off -site temporary facility at which response personnel and equipment are received from the Point of Arrival
and are pre - positioned for deployment to an incident logistics base, to a local Staging Area, or directly to an
incident site, as required. A mobilization center also provides temporary support services, such as food and
billeting, for response personnel prior to their assignment, release, or reassignment and serves as a place to out -
process following demobilization while awaiting transportation.
Monroe County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). A County facility that serves as a central location for
the coordination and control of all county emergency preparedness and response activities.
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 15
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS Monroe County,
Florida
Multiagency
Command Center (MACC). An interagency coordination center established by Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) /U.S. Secret Service (USSS) during NSSEs as a component of the JFO. The MACC serves as the focal
point for interagency security planning and coordination, including the coordination of all National Special
Security Events (NSSES) related information from other intra- agency centers (e.g., police command posts, Secret
Service security rooms) and other interagency centers (e.g., intelligence operations centers, joint information
centers).
Multiagency Coordination System
Provides the architecture to support coordination for incident prioritization, critical resource allocation,
communications systems integration, and information coordination. The components of multiagency coordination
systems include facilities, equipment, EOCs, specific multiagency coordination entities, personnel procedures,
and communications. The systems assist agencies and organizations to fully integrate the subsystems of NIMS.
Multiiurisdictional Incident
An incident requiring action from multiple agencies that each have
jurisdiction to manage certain aspects of an incident. In ICS, these incidents will be managed under Unified
Command.
Mutual Aid Agreement. Written agreement between agencies, organizations, and /or jurisdictions that they will
assist one another on request by furnishing personnel, equipment, and /or expertise in a specified manner.
-N-
National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)
A coordinated partnership between Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health & Human Services (HHS),
Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Veterans Affairs established for the purpose of responding
to the needs of victims of a public health emergency. NDMS provides medical response assets and the movement
of patients to health care facilities where definitive medical care is received when required.
National Hurricane Center (NHC)
The US National Hurricane Center is the division of National Weather Service's Tropical Prediction Center
responsible for tracking and predicting the likely behavior of tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes.
When tropical storm or hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours, the center issues the appropriate
watches and warnings via the news media and NOAA Weather Radio. Although an agency of the United States,
the World Meteorological Organization has designated the NHC as Regional Specialized Meteorology Center for
the North Atlantic and eastern Pacific. As such, the NHC is the central clearinghouse for all tropical cyclone
forecasts and observations occurring in these areas, regardless of their effect on the US.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
A system mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive -5 (HSPD -5) that provides a consistent,
nationwide approach for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments; the private sector; and NGOs to work
effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of
cause, size, or complexity. To provide for interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State, local, and
tribal capabilities, the NIMS includes a core set of concepts, principles, and terminology. HSPD -5 identifies these
as the ICS; multiagency coordination systems; training; identification and management of resources (including
systems for classifying types of resources); qualification and certification; and the collection, tracking, and
reporting of incident information and incident resources.
NRP
National Response Plan.
BP VII - 16 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
_0_P_
PL
Public Law (federal).
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Preparedness
The range of deliberate, critical tasks and activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the operational
capability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents. Preparedness is a
continuous process involving efforts at all levels of government and between government and private- sector and
nongovernmental organizations to identify threats, determine vulnerabilities, and identify required resources.
Prevention
Actions taken to avoid an incident or to intervene to stop an incident from occurring. Prevention involves actions
taken to protect lives and property. It involves applying intelligence and other information to a range of activities
that may include such countermeasures as deterrence operations; heightened inspections; improved surveillance
and security operations; investigations to determine the full nature and source of the threat; public health and
agricultural surveillance and testing processes; immunizations, isolation, or quarantine; and, as appropriate,
specific law enforcement operations aimed at deterring, preempting, interdicting, or disrupting illegal activity and
apprehending potential perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
Principal Federal Official (PFO)
The Federal official designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security to act as his/her representative locally to
oversee, coordinate, and execute the Secretary's incident management responsibilities under HSPD -5 for
Incidents of National Significance.
Private Sector
Organizations and entities that are not part of any governmental structure. Includes for - profit and not - for - profit
organizations, formal and informal structures, commerce and industry, private emergency response organizations,
and private voluntary organizations (PVOs).
Public Assistance Program
The program administered by FEMA that provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris
removal and disposal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster -
damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain private nonprofit organizations.
Public Health
Protection, safety, improvement, and interconnections of health and disease prevention among people, domestic
animals and wildlife.
Public Information Officer (PIO). A member of the Command Staff responsible for interfacing with the public
and media or with other agencies with incident related information requirements.
Public Works. Work, construction, physical facilities, and services provided by governments for the benefit and
use of the public.
Public Facility. Any flood control, navigation, irrigation reclamation, public power, sewage treatment and
collection, water supply and distribution, watershed development, airport facility, non - federal aid street, road or
highway, and any other public building, structure or system including those used exclusively for recreation
purposes.
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 17
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
w
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS
N
Monroe County,
Florida
Rapid Response Teams (RRT)
Teams comprised of trained individuals in specific fields (law enforcement, fire, public works, building officials,
etc.). RRT's are organized from local governments when activated, operates under the state as an operating unit of
the State Emergency Response Team.
Recovery
The development, coordination, and execution of service- and site - restoration plans for impacted communities
and the reconstitution of government operations and services through individual, private- sector, nongovernmental,
and public assistance programs that: identify needs and define resources; provide housing and promote
restoration; address long -term care and treatment of affected persons; implement additional measures for
community restoration; incorporate mitigation measures and techniques, as feasible; evaluate the incident to
identify lessons learned; and develop initiatives to mitigate the effects of future incidents.
Regional Director
Director of a Regional Office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Resources
Personnel and major items of equipment, supplies, and facilities available or potentially available for assignment
to incident operations and for which status is maintained. Resources are described by kind and type and may be
used in operational support or supervisory capacities at an incident or at an EOC.
Response
Activities that address the short-term, direct effects of an incident. Response includes immediate actions to save
lives, protect property, and meet basic human needs. Response also includes the execution of emergency
operations plans and of incident mitigation activities designed to limit the loss of life, personal injury, property
damage, and other unfavorable outcomes. As indicated by the situation, response activities include: applying
intelligence and other information to lessen the effects or consequences of an incident; increased security
operations; continuing investigations into the nature and source of the threat; ongoing public health and
agricultural surveillance and testing processes; immunizations, isolation, or quarantine; and specific law
enforcement operations aimed at preempting, interdicting, or disrupting illegal activity, and apprehending actual
perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
-S-
Saffir - Simpson Hurricane Scale
Measures hurricane strength.
SARA
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (PL 99 -499). Extends and revises Superfund authority
(in Title I & II). Title III of SARA includes detailed provisions for community planning and Right -To -Know
systems.
SERC
State Emergency Response Commission, designated by the Governor, responsible for establishing hazardous
material planning districts an appointing / overseeing Local Emergency Planning Committees. (See SARA)
Situation Assessment. The evaluation and interpretation of information gathered from a variety of sources
(including weather information and forecasts, computerized models, GIS data mapping, remote sensing sources,
ground surveys, etc.) that, when communicated to emergency managers and decision makers, can provide a basis
for incident management decision making.
BP VII - 18 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Situation Report
A document that contains confirmed or verified information and explicit details (who, what, where, when and
how) relation to an incident.
Squall
A sudden increase of wind speed by at least 18 miles per hour (15 knots) and rising to 25 miles per hour (22
knots) or more, and lasting for at least one minute.
Stafford Act
( "Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act" P.L. 93 -288, as amended). Provides
authority for response assistance under the Federal Response Plan, and which empowers the President to direct
any federal agency to utilize its authorities and resources in support of state and local assistance efforts.
State Coordinating Officer (SCO)
The person appointed by the Governor for the purpose of coordinating state and local disaster assistance efforts
with those of the federal government.
State of Emergency
A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend certain normal functions of government,
alert citizens to alter their normal behaviors, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness
plans.
The Florida State law allows the Governor to declare a State of Emergency during significant weather events and
natural disasters. The emergency declaration is a tool used by the government officials who are managing the
emergency. It allows State agencies to quickly respond to needs of citizens, reassign personnel, and deploy
vehicles, trucks, and equipment to respond to the incident. A State of Emergency allows the government to act
more quickly than it can during non - emergency times.
State Emergency Plan
As used in Section 201(b) of PL 93 -288; that State Plan which is designed specifically for state -level response to
emergencies or major disasters and which sets forth actions to be taken by the state and local governments
including those for implementing federal disaster assistance. (Known as the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan or State Emergency Operations Plan) Execution of the State Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan is a prerequisite to the provision of federal assistance authorized by PL 93 -288.
State Emergency Response Team
S.E.R.T
State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO)
State official responsible for coordinating the preparation and implementation of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan
(pursuant to Section 409 of the Stafford Act) and implementation of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(pursuant to Section 404 of the Stafford Act).
State Hazard Mitigation and Recovery Team (SHMART)
Representatives from key state agencies, local governments, and other public and private sector organizations that
influence development and hazard management policies within the state.
State Wide Mutual Aid Agreement
A document, that when executed, provides political subdivisions of the State of Florida who become a party to the
agreement are authorized under Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, to request, offer or provide assistance to any other
signatory to the agreement if authorized by the SERC.
CEMP
April 2017 BP VII - 19
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS Monroe County,
Florida
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
A ready and continuous reference to those roles, relationships and procedures within an organization which are
used for the accomplishment of broad or specialized functions which augment the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan; Set of instructions having the force of a directive, covering features of operations which lend
themselves to a definite or standardized procedure without loss of effectiveness, and implemented without a
specific direct order from higher authority.
Storm Surge
The high and forceful dome of wind driven rising tidal waters, sweeping along the coastline near where the eye
makes landfall or passes close to the coast.
Sustained Wind
The wind obtained by averaging observed value over a one minute period.
-T -
Terrorism
Any activity that (1) involves an act that (a) is dangerous to human life or potentially destructive of critical
infrastructure or key resources; and (b) is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State or
other subdivision of the United States; and (2) appears to be intended (a) to intimidate or coerce a civilian
population; (b) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (c) to affect the conduct of
a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.
Tornado
A relatively short-lived local storm, that is composed of violently rotating columns of air that descend in the
familiar funnel shape from a thunderstorm cloud system.
Tornado Warning
Indicates a tornado has been sighted or is spotted on radar. Warnings will give the location of the tornado and the
area immediately affected by the warning.
Tornado Watch
Indicates that the weather conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop and that the sky should be watched.
Tropical Cyclone
A non - frontal cyclone of synoptic scale, developing over tropical or sub - tropical waters and having a definite
organized circulation.
Tropical Depression
A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface wind in 38 miles per hour (33 knots) or less.
Tropical Disturbance
A moving area of thunderstorms in the tropics.
Tropical Storm
A warm core tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface wind is in the range of 39 to 73 miles per
hour (34 -63 knots) inclusive.
Tropical Storm Warning
A warning of sustained winds in the range of 39 -73 miles per hour (34 to 63 knots) inclusive.
Tropical Wave
A westward moving trough of low pressure embedded in the deep easterly current. It tends to organize low level
circulation and may travel thousands of miles with little change in shape, sometimes producing significant shower
and thundershower activity along its path.
BP VII - 20 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN VII. ATTACHMENTS
Title III (or SARA)
The "Emergency Planning and Community Right -To -Know Act of 1986." Specifies requirements for organizing
the planning process of the State and local levels for specified extremely hazardous substances; minimum plan
content; requirements for fixed facility owners and operators to inform officials about extremely hazardous
substances present at the facilities; and mechanisms for making information about extremely hazardous
substances available to citizens. (42 USC cannot, sec. 11001, et. seq. -1986)
ilk
Unified Command (U.C.)
An application of ICS used when there is more than one agency with incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross
political jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members of the Unified Command to
establish their designated Incident Commanders at a single ICP and to establish a common set of objectives and
strategies and a single Incident Action Plan.
Urban Search and Rescue (U.S.A.R.)
Operational activities that include locating, extricating, and providing on -site medical treatment to victims trapped
in collapsed structures.
V - W - X - Y - Z -
Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD)
As defined in Title 18, U.S.C. § 2332a: (1) any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket
having a propellant charge of more than 4 ounces, or missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more
than one - quarter ounce, or mine or similar device; (2) any weapon that is designed or intended to cause death or
serious bodily injury through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals or their
precursors; (3) any weapon involving a disease organism; or (4) any weapon that is designed to release radiation
or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life.
�a
as
CL
E
0
CL
2
W
L)
VII. ATTACHMENTS Monroe County,
Florida
BP VII - 22 CEMP
April 2017
BASIC PLAN VII. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment C
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY COMPARISON OF FLORIDA STATUTES
A Declaration of Emergency Comparison Of Florida Statutes Chapter 252.38 (3) (Emergency
Management) and Florida Statutes Chapter 870.043 (Law Enforcement - Affrays; Routs; Unlawful
Assemblies)
DECLARATION:
"State of Local Emergency ".
BY:
Does not say. Implied head of government. County
Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem (in Monroe County).
DURATION:
7 days. Extended in 7 day increments.
WHAT DOES IT DO:
Authorizes City to request county and state
assistance and/or to invoke emergency related
mutual aid.
SPECIFIC POWERS & AUTHORITIES:
To waive the procedures and formalities required by law
to:
• Performance of public work and taking whatever
prudent action necessary to ensure the health, welfare
and safety of the community.
• Enter into contracts.
• Incurring obligations.
• Employment of permanent or temporary workers.
• Utilization of volunteer workers.
• Rental of equipment.
• Acquisition and distribution with or without
compensation of supplies, materials and facilities.
• Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
DECLARATION:
"State of Emergency ".
BY:
Specific. Either Mayor or Chief of Police.
DURATION:
72 hours maximum. Extension of 72 hours by
resolution or ordinance.
WHAT DOES IT DO:
Protects citizens from clear and present danger
SPECIFIC POWERS & AUTHORITIES:
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY MEASURES
PROHIBITS:
• Exchange of any type of firearms or ammunition.
• Intentional display of firearms and ammunition.
• Intentional possession of a firearm in a public place
except for law enforcement officers and military
personnel.
DISCRETIONARY EMERGENCY MEASURES:
• Establish curfews.
• Prohibit sale or distribution of alcohol.
• Prohibit possession of alcohol in a public place.
• Authorizes closing of public places (with
exceptions).
• Prohibits sale or the transfer of gas or other
flammable or combustible liquids (except normal
delivery).
• Prohibit possession of portable containers of gas, etc
in a public place.
CEMP
April 2017
BP VII - 23
�a
as
CL
E
0
W
U
r _
va
E
0
CU
d
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Blank Intentionally
BP VII - 24
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017
N b
n
r
z
Adopted M our'OP Count, Organizational C hart
PUBLIC
SHEMFF
{:=OE'COLRTS
Titi COLLECTOR
330.4m OF {OC ?ll
FROPEF34 ".iPFR�CSER
fC71[CI4L
sCYERSZSDF OF
`
CO3DMMMMS
ELECT[Ot3
O
{012 - 3TTDF -IEl:
COL~'IV.kD%nMM!LTOK
SIEDI {.ILLS ij jL'Ij `.
LLtD .AT, rB RTIF
O
''..,,.
DEPT,a4:OCIF
L!L%D WE -UM
O
iDiDL5IF hTDR
''..,.
BCDGrr k FLCLIT£
FC
I
�`•'
Mff X,L%CY sERTIC£s
PUSMCiVYY=
1191) - U 5Emal:i
fD
Din_ . a--
Din_ . D-.,
& EIIGLtiTFt C
D.—D—.
.
�yy
FIF£RES{LZ
CAE
{D\IPLLL%TE
FLFFI
SL4xIGEIIE�T
F1L3Liti
RESOlRC£5
='IDTS
FBI
1.1T£1 I ER
O
ESlER4 CF
]ffDIC_1.
EICTLDLtiC
PF.OS£ {T
]iLl'_}G= - F
]i1Eti �ti {E
ESIPL44T£
�1TTTI5
iDCI4I.
SEh MES
Z
'....
SERTTC£S
Eti {EFRL��G
E1
R0.D5 .@
RT�RT.7Rs
SERTTCES
l 1
'..,
1LitiiGE1ILZT
PI3�1T *G
BFJDGE
CCAMEV ATIOE`
x
^�
L3'_#Fbliti
.ab LirE1[
1.1ORRUN
FDi,E
YaRLkF
SOLID T4:i5IE
ELSE
=
k15R5H51.
RE iO[.R {ES
St RECSCLLtiC,
SILV- IGLlffZT
I�
.�FFORiD.i91,E
L�i�r.-M
5 �,
SFfi12GE5
00
TL%L'G DISTRICT
FNCiLtiG
{IX,TRDL
TETFRL*: s
I +i
y
1
b
x
z
Attachment.
CEMP 2017 Complete
{Approval Of A Resolution Adopting The Monroe County
2017 Comprehensive Emergency Management
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Blank Intentionally
BP VII - 26
Monroe County,
Florida
CEMP
April 2017