Resolution 125-1999
FILED FOR RECORD
99 HAY I 0 PH 3: 55 125
RESOLUTION NO. -1999
DAriNY \_. ~~OlHAGE
t'1~~~~~~~t:t~DOPTING THE MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR
NOTIFICATION OF THE ADOPTION DATE TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
Emergency Management
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1,
Pursuant to Rule 96-6.006(9}, FAC, the Board hereby adopts the
attached 1998 plan as the Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan.
Section 2. The Monroe County Emergency Management Department is
directed to notify the State Division of Emergency Management of the Department of
Community Affairs of the adoption date of the County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 14 day of April,
1999.
Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey
Commissioner Shirley Freeman
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
Commissioner Nora Williams
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Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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(305) 294-4641
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Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey, District 1
Mayor Pro Tern Shirley Freeman, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
Nora Williams, District 4
Mary Kay Reich, District 5
Phone: 305-289-6018
Facsimile: 305-289-6333
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
May 6, 1999
TO:
Belle, County Clerk's Office, Stop #8
Kathy Leicester, Planning coordina~
CEMP, With Changes
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Hello Belle:
Attached is a complete copy of Monroe County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
(CEMP), including the changes dictated by the BOCC at their meeting on April 14.
The changes are reflected on pages 85 and 86. Please refer to Annex J--each person on this list has
received a copy of the CEMP, and has also been sent the revised pages 85 and 86 to replace the old
pages.
Please call me should you need further information, Thank you.
cc: Irene Toner, Operations Manager
MONROE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
1998
Prepared By:
Monroe County Emergency Management
MONROE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Table of Contents, .... ............,..........,....,...........,........,.. ......,...............,.,... ............. ,...., ,....., i
Acronyms......"......,..................,.......................................................................................... vi
Mission Statement...,......................................................................................................... vii
Monroe County Declaration of
State of Local Emergency (template) ........................................................................ viii
1.0 Introduction.....,...,.....................................,....,............,........,...,................,...",...., ,I
1.1 Purpose.,..,..,............................,.,........,.,...,....,...."..........,...,.........,...".,.....,. ,I
1.2 Scope.."...".........,.........".,....,......,....,........".,...............,.,.....,..,..,........,..."...2
1.3 Methodology.. ,........., ................,..., ......,....., ......,.. ..,...,......, .., ,.......... .,..., ...,..2
1.3.1 Executive Summary,.... ........... ..................... ......,...... ............. ..........3
2.0 Situation ,............,....,...,...,...,...,...,......,.....,......,.......,......,.,.........,...,... ,4
2,1 Emergency Conditions,..., ,..................., .,.................... .,..., .....,. .......... ........ ..4
2,2 Geographic Information.......,..".......,..................................,......,...,..........,..4
2,3 Demographics ,......,...,........................,.............,....,......................,............,..6
2,4 Economic Profile ..,.........................................................,.."..,....,................ 7
2.5 Planning Assumptions .., .... .....,...... ......,................ ..,.......,........".... ....,.....,.,.8
2.6 Hazard Analysis........................................................,.................,....,.........., 9
2,7 Emergency Operation Levels.............. ...... .......... ........... .................... ........14
3.0 Concept of Operation,............. ........ .....,...................... ...................."............, ,....15
3 ,1 General Responsibilities ... ............ .......... ...,... ...... ........... :..,.................... ..,15
3.2 Emergency Support Functions....... ............ ..... ......................... ..... ...,.. ..... ..18
ESF # I Transportation ....,..... ...... ............ ....,..........,......... ........... ....19
ESF #2 Communications, ....... ........ ...,..... .....,.... ................... ......,.. .22
ESF #3 Public Works and Engineering ..........................................23
ESF #4 Fire Fighting,..... ,.......... ......, ............. ...,..............................25
ESF #5 Information and Planning ..................................................27
ESF #6 Mass Care.".. .... ......., .,. ...,....., ..,...,.. .., ...,., ......., .... ...,."., .." ..30
ESF #7 Resource Support ......................... ....................... ........... ....3 5
ESF #8 Health and Medical Services .............................................38
ESF #9 Urban Search and Rescue ..................................................41
ESF # 10 Hazardous Materials..........................................................44
ESF # 11 Food and Water..................................................................4 7
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3.0 Concept of Operation (continued)
3.2 Emergency Support Functions (continued)
ESF # 12 Energy...............................,....,............,.................,.........., .50
ESF # 13 Military Support.................................... .......... ......, ............53
ESF # 14 Public Information ..... .......... ....... ......, .....,....... .............. .....57
ESF #15 Volunteers and Donations.......,..........................................60
ESF # 16 Law Enforcement.. ........, ................. ................ ..... ....., ....... .62
ESF #17 Animal Protection ...................................,..........................65
3.3 Mutual Aid ......................................,..,.. .,.....,..., ...,............, ..... ...,.,..." ..,66
3.4 Federal and State Disaster Assistance...........................................,............66
3,5 Disaster Field Offices ....... ............................................., ,......, ............. ......67
3.6 Communications,..............................,.......,....,...,......."..........,...,......,....... .67
3.7 Search and Rescue ... ....... ..................................................... ...................... 70
3.8 Preparedness...................,..........................,.........,............,................,..... 72
3.9 Plan Activation....................,..."..........,..................,...,.,.....,.........,............. 72
3.10 Strategic Plan ........................... .......................................................,......... 72
3.11 Evacuation ......................................................,.....................,............... 73
3.12 Sheltering ,.,."...,....................,...........,.....,......"....,....,.,...........,...,.".... 73
3 .13 Refuges of Last Resort....................,.......,....,......,...................................... 7 5
3. 14 Mass Care .......... ..., . .... .............. ........ ....., .. ...., , .. .... .. .... .. .., ..... .. .. .. .... . .... 75
3,15 Animal Protection...........................................................;.......................... 76
3,16 Special Needs ....,...........,.........."......,..".".",.,.."....,..,.."...,.......,..,..,.....,.,. 7 6
3.17 Response ..............................,.............................................,............... 76
3,18 Reentry ...........,.... ........ ..................... ..........., ...... .....,...............,.......78
3.19 Recovery .......,......... ......,........., .....,..,........... ,........., .....,........., ..........,78
3.20 Mitigation ,....... ,.................... ............,..,.... .....,...........................,....,... .83
3.21 Emergency Coordination, ........,..... ........ .... ....... .......... ...... ....,.. ................ ..89
4.0 Damage Assessment '." ...,. ........, ,...,......, ..., ,...., .,.,..., .................. ............... "..,.. ...,90
5.0 Reentry
,.....................,......,....,...,....,...,..,......,.........,..........,..,...,...,. .93
6.0 Services Restoration,...".. ......" ...,........................,...,.....,.......,.."...,. ..... .".".,., .." .94
6,1 Debris ........ .............. ,......... ......, ........ .... .............. ........ .....,..........,.. 94
6.2 Energy ............... ..................., ............ ..... ......... ...,........., .......,..,...... 94
6.3 Transportation,.,....,.,..,., ,...." .".......".., ..., .... .,.. .....,.,...,., ..:..........'...' ,.....,.,.,94
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6.0 Services Restoration (continued)
6.4 Communications...,.......,... ."....,.,............,.,.,.......,.....".....,.....,.....,......,....,.. 94
7.0 Public Information ,............,..,...............,.........,......................,................,.,....... 95
8.0 Financial Management................................,.........,................................,..,..,...... 96
9.0 Continuity of Government ... ...... ..... ....... .................... ........ ........, ............ ......... ...96
9,1 Chapter 252 ....................................,.........,................., ............ ...............96
9.2 Delegation of Authority/Emergency Actions ............................................97
9.3 Laws, Ordinances, and Resolutions...........................................................97
9.4 Safeguarding Essential Records...,......,..,.....,.....................,....................... 97
10.0 Training, Exercise, and Public Awareness and Education .................,............97
10.1 General Training.. ........,.. ..., ........., .............. .......... ........ ....,.... ...., ..............,97
10.2 Training Programs,.. ....... ........... ........... .................. ...... ....,... .........." ......... 97
10.3 Exercises . ......................., .......... .....,.. ...... .........,......, ........,....,..,.,.... ,1 00
10.4 Public Awareness and Education..............................................,............ ..102
11.0 Direction and Control................................. ........................ ............... ,.........,.....103
11.1 Monroe County Incident Management System .......................................1 03
11.2 EOC Operational Areas ..................,........................................................1 05
11,3 EOC Activation....................... .......... ,......, ............ ...... ............ ........... ......I 05
11,4 Governor ........,...................................,.............................................1 06
11.5 Board of County Commissioners ..........,..................................................1 06
11.6 Emergency Management Director ...........................................................106
11.7 Recovery Activities Coordination.........,..,.................,....................,......,.1 06
11.8 General Evacuation.,.........,...,...,........."....."..,........,.........".......,....,........1 07
11.9 CEMP / SOP Maintenance......................,...................,............................ I 07
11.10 Response to Recovery Transition Period ,................................................107
11.11 Mutual Aid Agreements.........................................................................., 1 08
12.0 Emergency Operations Essential Personnel.................................................. ..109
12.1 Mayor--Mayor Pro Tem--Commissioners ,..............................................109
12,2 Sheriff ..,........,....,.............,........................................................,..1 09
12,3 County Administrator.. .... ................. ...... ......, .........................,....,...........109
12.4 Incident Commander.. .............. ....,...... .............................. ......."..............109
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12.0 Emergency Operations Essential Personnel (continued)
12.5 Deputy Incident Commander ...................................................................11 0
12.6 Communications Director ........................................................................11 0
12.7 Public Information Officer .......................................................................110
12.8 Operations Section Chief ........................................... .................... ..........111
12,9 Operations Branch Director .....................................................................111
12.10 Operations Division/Group Supervisor..............................................,.....lll
12.11 Planning Section Chief ............................................................,...............112
12.12 Situation Unit Leader ....................................................... .......... ..............112
12.13 Documentation Unit Leader............................................~..............,.........112
12.14 Mobilization/Demobilization Unit Leader.......... ..... ............ ..... .... ...... ,....113
12.15 Technical Specialist ............................. ..,...................................... ...........113
12.16 Medical Unit Leader .............................. ........................,........ .................113
12.17 Food Unit Leader................................................................................... ..114
12.18 Mass Care/Shelter and Refuge Coordinator .......................,....................114
12.19 Support Branch Director ..........,...................................,...........................114
12,20 Supply Unit Leader, ..... ..,.............................. ......... ........ ...................... ....114
12.21 Facilities Unit Leader........................ .......................... ........ .................. ...115
12.22 Ground Support Unit Leader ............................,......................................115
12.23 Finance/Administration Section Chief.............. ............. ..... .....................115
12.24 Time Unit Leader .............................,.......................................................116
12.25 Procurement Unit Leader .................,.......................................................116
12.26 Compensation/Claims Unit Leader .........................,................................116
12.27 Cost Unit Leader ........................................................,............................,117
13.0 Task Responsibilities for Major Emergencies and Disasters;.......................,117
13,1 Management Services................................................,............................ .117
13.2 Public Safety ........,...................,............................................................ .117
13.3 Public Works .................................,.....................,..................................117
13.4 Environmental Management.... ...,....... ..." .....,..........,..........,....,..........,.. ..118
13.5 Growth Management ................... ............, ............ ........ ............ ...... .....,...118
13.6 Community Services.... ....... ........,... ........,.. ....... ..... .......... ........ ............... .118
13.7 Sheriff's Department.... ....,.....,..................................................... ............118
14.0 Standard Operating Procedures Overview.....................................................118
14.1 Mass Migration,............... ...................................................................... ..118
14 ,2 Terrorism ..........................................................................,.,........,.. ..119
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14.0 Standard Operating Procedures Overview (continued)
14.3 Civil Unrest ,...................... ...................... .................................. ......... ..120
14,4 Coastal Oil Spill...........,....................... ......................... ......................... ..120
14.5 Major Transportation Accidents ..............................................................121
14.6 Wild Land Fire....................................................................................... ..122
14.7 Nuclear Power Plant ,.......................... ...........,...... ................................. ..122
ANNEXES
Annex A.........Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding............ 123
Annex B.........Emergency Management Plans and Procedures Manuals............,.... 124
Annex C.........Ordinances and Resolutions. .... .................................. .......,.. .............. ..127
Annex D.........Recovery Phase Levels........, .............., ................, ....,......., .......... .... ,..., ..129
Annex E.........Monroe County Emergency Response Organizational Charts ........,130
Annex F .........Emergency Response Agencies......,....",...,...,...,........,....,..."..,.,....,..." ,13 2
Annex G ........Monroe County Emergency Staging Areas .........................................133
Annex H ........Evacuation .........., .......... .......,............................................. ......... ,........ ..136
Annex I..........Emergency Response Agencies Memoranda of Understanding.....,. .13 8
Annex J .........Monroe County CEMP Distribution List ............................................151
Formulation and distribution of this plan, as well as changes and updates, is the responsibility of
Monroe County Emergency Management.
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ACRONYMS
Adult Congregate Living Facility
American Red Cross
Amateur Radio Emergency Services
Civil Air Patrol
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
County Public Health Unit
Disaster Application Center
Department of Community Affairs
Division of Emergency Management
Disaster Field Office
Disaster Medical Assistance Team
Department of Defense
Department of Transportation
Damage Survey Report
Emergency Alert System
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Operations Center
Environmental Protection Agency
Emergency Support Function
Federal Coordination Office
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Department of Corrections
Florida Department of Transportation
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Florida Power and Light
Incident Commander
Incident Management System
Integrated Emergency Management System
Local Government Radio
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
Memorandum of Understanding
National Warning System
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice of Interest
Protective Actions Recommendation
Public Information Officer
Persons with Special Needs
Persons with Special Medical Needs
Rapid Impact Assessment Team
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency System
Rapid Response Teams
Southern Bell Telephone
State Emergency Operations Center
State Emergency Response Team
Standard Operating Procedure
State Warning Point
Unified Command System
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(305) 294-4641
490 63RD Street
Ocean Suite 150
Marathon FL. 33050
(~.,---- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
.r, ~. Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey, District I
Mayor Pro Tem Shirley Freeman, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
Nora Williams, District 4
Mary Kay Reich, District 5
Bus: (305) 289-6018
Fax: (305) 289-6333
OFFICE OF EMER ENCY MANAGEMENT
December, 1998
MISSION STATEMENT
Emergency Management has the responsibility for the planning, preparedness, and coordination of
response efforts relating to events which threaten the safety of lives; impact property; and affect the
economy of our citizens (both residents and visitors) within Monroe County, Florida Keys.
Emergency Management is also responsible for the coordination of search and rescue operations; the
immediate recovery and reentry following any major event, as well as identifying mitigation projects to
reduce future impacts from those events.
Past historical events which a re addressed are hurricanes--having the highest probability; other severe
weather events such as tornadoes or waterspouts; mass migration; oil spills; ship groundings;
hazardous material accidents; and large fires.
Potential events are nuclear attack; air crashes; civil disturbances; terrorist activities; and a possible
accident at the Florida Power and Light Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant.
Close communication and coordination with other local, State, and Federal agencies is mandatory in
order to assure the availability of needed resources when responding to a disaster in our County.
Sincerely,
l '
William A. Wague ,
Monroe County E ergency Management Director
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. (305) 294-4641
490 63RD Street
Ocean Suite 150
Marathon FL. 33050
(~""'-- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
.N =:;- Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey, District I
Mayor Pro Tern Shirley Freeman, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
Nora Williams, District 4
Mary Kay Reich, District 5
Bus: (305) 289~60 18
Fax: (305) 289-6333
OFFICE OF EMER ENCY MANAGEMENT
Monroe County
Declaration of
State of Local Emergency
WHEREAS, Chapter 252.38 (6)(e), Florida Statutes, gives authority to political subdivisions to declare
and enact a State of Local Emergency for a period of up to seven (7) days, thereby waiving the
procedures and formalities otherwise required of the political subdivision by law pertaining to:
1. Performance of public work and taking whatever action is necessary to insure the health, safety,
and welfare of the community;
2. Entering into contracts;
3. Incurring obligations;
4, Employment of permanent and temporary workers;
5. Utilization of volunteer workers;
6, Rental of equipment;
7. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation of supplies, materials, and facilities;
8. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds; and
WHEREAS, the threat of high winds, storm surge, heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes associated with
(INSERT TROPICAL SYSTEM NAME) may require expedient action in order to protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the community, and
WHEREAS, Monroe County Ordinance No, 028-1987 grants the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern, or hislher
designee authority to declare a State of Local Emergency after consultation with the Emergency
Management Director,
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NOW THEREFORE, as (MA YOR, MAYOR PRO TEM, DESIGNEE) I hereby declare and enact a
State of Local Emergency for all of Monroe County, including municipalities, for a period of seven (7)
days. Pursuant to this declaration, all procedures and formalities otherwise required of Monroe
County, as listed in items 1 through 8 above, are hereby waived. The Emergency Management
Director is hereby ordered to take whatever prudent actions are necessary to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the community. Emergency directives, signed by the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern, or
Emergency Management Director during the State of Local Emergency have the full force of law as
specified in Monroe County Ordinance 028-1987, Section 3.
Signed:
Mayor of Monroe County; Mayor Pro Tem; or Designee
Date:
Time:
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1998
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Monroe County CEMP is an all hazards operations-oriented plan, and addresses
issues involved in the coordination of 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 Incident Management System (IMS)
approach to planning and operations along with the integration of the Emergency Support
Functions (ESFs). The CEMP describes the basic strategies, assumptions and
mechanisms by which the county will mobilize resources and conduct activities within
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 Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Florida Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of emergency management is to:
1.1,1 Reduce the vulnerability of people and communities of this county to loss
of life, injury, or damage and loss of property resulting from natural,
technological, or man-made emergencies, such as acts of terrorism, major
special events, catastrophes, or hostile military or paramilitary action;
1.1.2 Prepare for prompt and efficient response and recovery activities to protect
lives and property affected by emergencies;
1.1.3 Respond to emergencies using all systems, plans, and resources necessary
to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of persons affected by the
emergency;
1,1.4 Recover from emergencies by providing for the rapid and orderly
implementation of restoration and rehabilitation programs for persons and
property affected by emergencies;
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1.1.5 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;
1,1.6 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.
1.2 Scone
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. Please refer to the plan's
Concept of Operations, beginning on page 13,
1.2.1 The plan describes the various types of emergenCies that can occur in
Monroe County, Please refer to the County's Situation Section.
1.2.2 The plan describes procedures for responding to emergencies at all levels,
including establishing direction and control and coordination between
local, state, and federal authorities, Please refer to the Plan's Concept of
Operations Sections on General Responsibilities, Organization, and
Direction and Control.
1,2.3 The plan outlines actions necessary for short- and long-term recovery and
mitigation efforts following a disaster. Please refer to the individual
Emergency Support Function tasks, beginning on page 16; and to Annex
II, Recovery and Mitigation Actions.
1.2.4 The plan gives Monroe County a uniform protocol for the establishment
and maintenance of a coordinated interface between County agencies, and
with the State and Federal government during times of emergency.
1.3 Methodolo2V
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
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1.3 Methodolo2V (continued)
spirit of cooperation, coordination and unity, by these entities, that successful
preparation, response and recovery goals may be executed and attained.
1.3.1 Executive Summary
1.3.1.1 The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is an
operational document designed to establish the framework to
ensure Monroe County's adequate preparedness to deal with
emergencies and disasters. The plan outlines the roles and
responsibilities of all agencies and organizations, which will be
requested to respond. The CEMP promotes a comprehensive
approach to decrease the vulnerability of the county to a number of
identified hazards. This plan is structured to parallel state activities
set forth in the State of Florida Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
1.3.1.2 The Monroe County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
replaces the Monroe County Peacetime Emergency Plan and will
be reviewed annually by the Monroe County Emergency
Management Department.
1.3.1.3 The MCEMD Operations Manager 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 Operations Manager will
also review, approve or disapprove requests for material to be
included in the CEMP,
1.3 .1.4 Agencies occupying the Monroe County EOC will be responsible
for the update and maintenance of their own procedures, with the
provision of revisions to the MCEMD. It is understood however,
that should changes to any agency's procedure come from other
source( s) that, that issue will be addressed by all affected parties
and implemented accordingly.
1.3,2 Departmental Letters of Support
Letters of support of the planning principles to be implemented during
emergency events from the agencies, departments, from local, state and
federal levels of government may be found in Appendix I.
1.3.3 !tosters
Rosters of orientation seminars on concepts of operations or plan
procedures may be found_through referencing the Table of Contents, page
ii, 1.3 Methodology.
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1.3 Methodolol!V (continued)
1.3.4 Distribution List
A Distribution List of those entities receiving the CEMP may be found in
Annex J.
2.0 SITUATION
2.1 Emere:encv Conditions
2.1.1 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.
2.1.2 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
necessary 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,
2.1.3 Food processing and distribution capabilities will be seriously damaged or
destroyed. Damage to fixed facilities 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
overwhelmed and medical supplies and equipment will be in short supply.
2.2 Geoe:raphic Information
2,2,1 Monroe County is located at the southernmost tip of the state of Florida.
This archipelago is 220 miles in length, and comprises approximately
1,418 square miles. Of these 1,418 square miles, 424 square miles is
comprised of water with the remaining 994 square miles consisting of
landmass, only 2% of which is developable and inhabitable, Made up of
882 islands with 300 miles of exposed coastline, Monroe County is
designated as a State of Florida Area of Critical Concern,
2.2.2 Monroe County supports a population of approximately 85,000 residents
and can easily increase by 40,000 visitors on any given holiday weekend.
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2.2 Geoe:raDhic Information (continued)
2.2.3 Monroe County consists of a largely uninhabited mainland section mostly
contained within Everglades National Park, and a 220-mile long chain of
islands extending from Key Largo to the north, and the Dry T ortugus
islands at the southern and western boundaries. The islands, which
comprise the Keys, separate the Atlantic Ocean to the east from Florida
Bay and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. The Straits of Florida borders the
Keys to the south between the lower Keys and Cuba.
2.2.4 The individual Keys vary greatly in size, with Key Largo being the largest
(31 square miles) and Key Haven (0.3 square miles) being the smallest.
The average elevation in the Keys is 4 to 7 feet above mean sea level.
Generally, the Keys from Big Pine Key south have the lowest average
elevation. As The Florida Keys are essentially a string of low coral
islands, the majority of Monroe County would be flooded in a Category 5
worst case storm tide. Only one small area in the City of Key West and
several coral ridges on Key Largo would be exempt from total flooding,
2.2.5 The majority of the islands are bordered by a mangrove plant system,
Unlike many of Florida's coastal barrier islands sandy beaches are
uncommon, and mostly restricted to the Atlantic side of the larger islands.
2.2,6 Monroe County's highway transportation system is exceptionally unique
in that a single road with connecting bridges forms the backbone of the
entire county transportation network, and the sole link to the Florida
mainland.
2.2.7 United States Highway One (US 1) also referred to as the Overseas
Highway, is a road which runs continuously for 126 miles from Florida
City in Dade County to Key West in Monroe County, US I is primarily a
two-lane highway which is connected by 42 bridges; the bridges have a
combined overall length of 19 miles.
2.2.8 In addition to US 1, the state maintains several feeder roads in Key West,
and County Road 905A in Key Largo, Additionally, the county has
approximately 430 miles of secondary roads. These roads are not
substantially used for evacuation purposes, with the exception of Card
Sound Road, which connects upper Key Largo to US I on the mainland at
Florida City. Card Sound Road will be used as an evacuation road when
traffic flow is impeded on US 1 to attempt to expedite the evacuation
process.
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2.2 Geoe:raDhic Information (continued)
2.2.9 Monroe County receives approximately 42 inches of rainfall per year.
While the Upper Keys tend to receive more rainfall than the Lower Keys,
there are virtually no fresh water sources in the lJpper Keys due to
characteristics of the underlying limestone base rock. Some small fresh
water lenses exist in the Lower Keys, primarily in Big Pine Key and Key
West. Consequently, virtually all-potable water comes from the Biscayne
Aquifer in Florida City via an aqueduct (pipeline).
2.2.10 The Monroe County and Incorporated Areas Federal Management Agency
Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are
retained in the repository of the Monroe County Growth Management
Division.
2.3 Demoe:raDhics
2.3.1 The estimated population of Monroe County is 85,000.
2.3.2 Monroe County's population increases due to the tourist and seasonal
population, increasing over the course of the hurricane season. The total
number of evacuees varies greatly from month to month. Some of the
seasonal population are counted in the Census by declaration of Florida as
their state of residence for income tax purposes, while others are not.
Therefore estimates of the population vary from as low as 51,000 in July
to as high as 105,000 in November.
2.3.3 There are over 10,000 persons over the age of 65 with approximately 950
enrolled in the Special Needs Program. The county has very small non-
English speaking population located primarily in Marathon and Key West.
Of the 85,000 county residents, 28,000 reside in the City of Key West.
The county has over 100 mobile home/RV parks located throughout the
Keys., Additionally, the Keys have over 8,900 hotel and motel facilities
utilized by 3 million visitors to the county each year. It is estimated that
there is a transient population of approximately 300 persons within
Monroe County. The most recent components of Population Change
indicate net migration of 2,958 persons.
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2.3 Demoeraphics (continued)
2.3.4 1995, Florida Department of Commerce, "Monroe County Profile"
figures, as gathered from the most recent U,S. Census, indicate
approximate population densities per geographical area(s) as follows:
Key West
Stock Island
Marathon
Key Colony Beach
Key Largo
Ocean Reef
North to County Line
28,000 residents
18,000 residents
11,000 residents
1,053 residents
22,000 residents
4,500 residents
2,000 residents
2.3.5 With reference to population(s) in vulnerable areas for various hazards, it
may safely be said that there are very few areas within that area identified
as Monroe County (with the exception of the more remote outlying
islands) which are not vulnerable to the majority of man-made and natural
hazards. See 2.6, Hazards Analysis.
2.3.6 The most recent behavioral analysis indicates that there is a general trend
for residents in the Lower Keys to be less likely to evacuate than those in
the Middle and Upper Keys. Because of the low elevation in the Keys and
the threat from significant levels of flooding, the majority of the
population in the Keys is considered to be in a vulnerable area,
2.3.7 A complete listing of mobile home parks locations may be found in the
Monroe County Critical Facility Inventory manual.
2.4 Economic Profile
2.4,1 Monroe County has a tourism based economy accounting for
approximately 60% of the employment which includes the lodging, retail
and service based industries (i.e. commercial/sport fishing), The remaining
employing agents are local, state and federal government (20%),
construction groups (7%), and "other" (13%). While Monroe County has
been ranked first in terms of county cost of living in Florida since 1980,
wages have not kept pace. Service, retail and other minimum wage type
employers generally have a difficult time finding and retaining workers
due to the generally high cost of living, The average property value in
Monroe County is $120,000,
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2.4 Economic Profile (continued)
2.4.2 State of Florida, Year 1997, Florida Department of Labor and
Employment Security, Bureau of Labor Market and Performance
Information, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, released March 5,
1998, reveals the following year / average statistical information for
Monroe County:
Labor Force
Employment
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
45,330
44,272
1,058
2.3%
2.4.3 U.S, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional
Economic Information System (August 1997) indicates as part of the
Monroe County Economic Profile, a per capita income of$27,210.
2.5 Planninl!: AssumDtions
2.5.1 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.
2.5.2 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,
2.5,3 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,
2.5.4 The strategy is based on sheltering and/or evacuation of the segment of the
population enrolled in the Special Needs Registry.
2.5.5 The Primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC), located in Marathon,
will be activated and staffed accordingly, and the primary agency for each
Emergency Support Function (ESF) will be responsible for coordinating
the planning and response activities of the support agencies,
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2.5 Plannine: Assumotions (continued)
2.5.6 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.
2.5.7 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 food, clothing and other necessary supplies in response to Monroe
County's aid request.
2.5.8 It is presumed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency 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 and
other states.
2.6 Hazard Analvsis
2.6.1 For reference purposes, Monroe County may be viewed as consisting of
the Upper, Middle, and Lower Keys.
2.6.2 The Upper Keys (From the Monroe County Line, south, to and including
Ocean Reef and Key Largo) have a population of approximately 27,000
residents,
2.6.3 The Middle Keys (From Key Largo, south, to and including Marathon)
have a population of approximately 12,000 residents.
2,6.4 The Lower Keys (From Marathon, south, to and including The City of
Key West) have a population of approximately 46,000 residents.
2.6.5 With reference to population frequency and Hazard Analysis, it may
safely be said that there are very few areas within that area identified as
Monroe County (with the exception of the more remote outlying islands)
which are not vulnerable to the majority of man-made and natural hazards.
2,6.5.1 Tropical Cyclone
The Florida Keys have one of the highest probabilities of being
affected by tropical cyclone in the Continental United States.
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2.6 Hazard Analvsis (continued)
2.6.5,2 Hurricanes/Trooical Storms and Severe Weather
Monroe County has been named by the National Hurricane Center
as one of the areas 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.
2.6.5.3 Hazardous Materials Incidents (Soills)
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 geographical area. The
primary response agency to such accidents/incidents is the Monroe
County Fire Marshall's Office.
2.6.5.4 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, which would be core melt
sequences, implementation of appropriate protective actions (i.e.
evacuation) would be required. Monroe County has its northern
most point located within the 10 mile EPZ for Turkey Point
Nuclear Power Plant. The largest population is in the community
of Ocean Reef, which has approximately 7,500 residents,
employees and visitors (4,500 permanent residents, 2,500
contracted personnel and 500 staff and visitors),
2.6.5.5 Mass Migration
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 populations
abroad.
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2.6 Hazard Analvsis (continued)
2.6.5.6 Coastal Oil Spill
Monroe County's economy is derived from and/or dependant upon
tourist oriented, marine-based recreational activities. Additionally,
the commercial fishing industry would be severely impacted by
such an incident.
2.6.5.7 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, located in the lower Keys.
2.6.5,8 Storms. LilZhtning and Tornadoes
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 concentrations of
mobile home residents in various county locations.
2.6.5.9 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.
2.6.5.1 0 Terrorism. Civil Disturbance or Military Conflict
Terrorism is a serious State issue. Florida is vulnerable due to its
geographical closeness 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 result in mass casualties and mass
evacuation of the affected area.
A violent foreign situation may result in mass immigration to the
State and Monroe County. This action would result in extensive
need for law enforcement, mass care and detention facilities,
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2.6 Hazard Analvsis (continued)
2.6.5,10 (continued)
In the event of civil disturbance, the protective action will be a
joint effort between the County Sheriff's Office and the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement. Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and/or the Department of Justice
would be the lead federal agencies.
2.6.5.11 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 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.
2.6,5,12 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 carbonate rock.
Sinkholes can cause damage to highways, homes, sewage
facilities, utility lines and other structures. Earthmoving
equipment may be needed to deal with sinkholes.
Should this occur on county property, Department of Public
Works would be the primary agency, Should this occur on state
property, Florida Department of Transportation would be the lead
agency.
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2.6 Hazard Analvsis (continued)
2.6.6.13 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 lowest temperature on record as provided by The National
Weather Service, Key West, occurred on January 31, 1981 with a
low temperature of 35 degrees Farenheit. This unusually low
temperature was reported at Coral Key Village, MM 60, Conch
Key.
The risk of an event resulting in a life threatening "freeze" is
unlikely, Personal injury or death due to freezes are not to be
considered a hazard in this analysis. The greatest effect of an
unusually low temperature 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,
2.6.6,14PortslMarinas
There are approximately 110 marinas located throughout the
County. Information concerning the nwnber of individual boat
slips per marina is contained in the Monroe County Growth
Management Confidential File for Growth Management Division
access only. A complete inventory of marinas may be found in
the Monroe County Critical Facility Inventory Manual however,
for Monroe County, as per the Florida Marine Patrol, Division of
Vessels and Titling, there are, for 1998, the following registered
vessels:
Pleasure Vessels
Commercial Vessels
20,356
4,355
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2.6 Hazard Analvsis (continued)
2,6.6. 15Airports
Monroe County has 2 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 and Marathon Airport
is located in Marathon, at U.S. Highway # I, MM 52. Personnel
of both organizations are the initial responders to situations which
would require emergency response at their facilities (reference
Marathon Airport CER T Manual and Key West Airport
Emergency Response Manual).
2.6.6. 16Draw Bridges
Monroe County has 2 drawbridges:
Snake Creek Bridge
Jewfish Creek Bridge
MM 84.5 - MM 85.9
MM 107.7 -MM 108.0
2.7 Emergency Operation Levels
2.7.1 Minor
Any emergency that is within the capabilities of local government and
results in minimal need for state or federal assistance (Level 1 or 2
Category),
Category 1
Category 2
74 - 95 Mph 64-83 Knots Minimal damage
96 -110 Mph 84-96 Knots Moderate damage
2.7.2 Maior
Any emergency that will exceed the capabilities of local response
organizations and will require state and federal assistance (Level 3 or 4
category),
Category 3
Category 4
111-130 Mph
131 - 155 Mph
97-113 Knots Extensive damage
114-135 Knots Extreme damage
2,7.3 Catastrophic
Any emergencies that will require extensive state and federal assistance,
not excluding military support (Level 5 Category).
Category 5 > 155 Mph >135 Knots Catastrophic damage
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3.0 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
3.1 General Responsibilities
3.1.1 Monroe County provides assistance to the municipalities within its
borders. Should Monroe County be unable to fulfill the request for
resources itself, the County will then request state assistance. The county
and the state together, determine whether inter-county mutual aid or direct
state assistance is needed.
3.1.2 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.
3.1.3 Monroe County Government recognizes a deep concern for the issues
related to any emergency throughout the community, and accepts
assistance from organizations and individuals for the purpose of
augmenting the community's capacity to respond.
3.1.4 The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the
critical nature of the protective actions needed in response to an
emergency, Further, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
sees the successful implementation of these procedures as absolutely vital
to minimize the potential loss of life, when Monroe County is threatened
by an emergency.
3.1.5 An effective response must involve coordination and pre-planning
between all public organizations and volunteer organizations
withemergency responsibilities within and adjacent to a jurisdiction. This
should include participation from private interests and individuals as well.
3.1,6 Monroe County recognizes the need for plans and procedures to be in
place prior to the onset of emergency conditions, thereby allowing an
expedited response and recovery initiative,
In the event of a major or catastrophic emergency event, the Mayor will
declare a Local State of Emergency which will immediately activate all
portions of the Plan (3.9 Plan Activation, Conce-pt of Operations.) The
Mayor will also issue emergency orders and recommendations, set policy,
provide guidance to the Incident Commander and authorize the issuance of
protective action recommendations (12.1 Mavor-Mavor Pro Tem-
Commissioners, Essential Personnel Staffing).
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3.1 General ResDonsibilities (continued)
3.1. 6 (continued)
Monroe County Emergency Management is tasked with the primary
responsibility for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
formulation, and the updates and implementation of emergency plans.
Emergency Management may designate a department or agency to
formulate and implement task-specific plans and procedures.
3.1.7 Response actions of Monroe County are based on the accuracy of all data
concerning county vulnerability and risk issues.
3.1.8 Monroe County recognizes the potential for the loss of emergency
response vehicles. This may lead to long term equipment shortfalls for
fire/rescue and emergency medical services. 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.
3.1.9 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.
3.1,10 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.
3,1.11 The Primary EOC will serve as an information and coordination point 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.
3.1.12 The Primary EOC is located on the Second Floor, Regional Government
Center, 2798 Overseas Highway will be opened and activated when
conditions as enumerated in 3.1.11 occur.
More specifically, with reference to the Keys, the greatest threat is the
Tropical Cyclone, As the evacuation of the threatened population must be
completed before the onset of tropical storm conditions. Once these
conditions begin to affect a community, evacuation becomes difficult and
dangerous due to the effects of strong winds, heavy rains and airborne
debris on vehicular traffic.
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3.1 General Responsibilities (continued)
3,1.12 (continued)
To know, through gathered meteorological information, the precise
location, speed and direction of the storm enables the EOC Incident
Commander to determine the arc at which tropical storm force winds
intersects with an arc defining a specific evacuation (clearance) time
which, when converted to distance, will allow the IC to determine when to
begin evacuation efforts and issue the order for the necessary evacuation.
It is through analysis of this Decision Arc that the necessity for the
opening and activation of the EOC (Primary) is determined.
In the event it becomes necessary, the First Alternate Monroe County
EOC, the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Station, located at MM 98.5, comer of
East Drive and US I, will be opened.
With reference to paragraphs 3,1.11, and 3,1.12, the City of Key West will
open their Primary EOC, located at Southern Bell Building, 530 Southard
Street, Key West, This EOC will, in regard to a County wide scenario,
function in concert with and under the direction of the Monroe County
Primary EOC in Marathon.
3.1.13 Any specific changes in policies, to be adopted by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, will be included in an update to this
plan. Support documentation may be found in the "Monroe County
Emergency Management Public Laws, Ordinances and Resolutions"
manual.
3,1.14 Monroe County's response to and recovery from an emergency and! or
pending disaster is carried out through the Incident Management System
while incorporating the State Emergency Support Functions to provide for
compatibility with the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee.
The following are the Primary and Support agencies tasked with the
specific Emergency Functions and a summation of their primary mission,
The primary tasks of each ESF are listed accordingly. The specifics of
their responsibilities are described in the ESF section of this Plan, which
follows paragraph 3.1.13 of the General Responsibilities segment.
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3.2 EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
. ESF # 1 Transportation
. ESF # 2 Communications
. ESF # 3 Public Works and Engineering
. ESF # 4 Firefighting
. ESF # 5 Information and Planning
. ESF # 6 Mass Care
. ESF # 7 Resource Support
. ESF # 8 Health and Medical
. ESF # 9 Urban Research and Rescue
. ESF # 10 Hazardous Materials
. ESF # 11 Food and Water
. ESF # 12 Energy
. ESF # 13 Military Support
. ESF # 14 Public Information
. ESF # 15 Volunteers and Donations
. ESF # 16 Law Enforcement and Security
. ESF # 17 Animal Issues
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ESF #1 - TRANSPORTATION
Primary A2encv:
Monroe County Social Services (MCSS)
Suooort A2encies:
Monroe County School Board (MCSB)
City of Key West
Key Colony Beach
Village of Islamorada
City of Layton
Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
Monroe County Public Works (MCPW)
Resource A2encv:
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Puroose:
The overall coordination of emergency transportation resources to support the needs of local
governments, voluntary organizations and other Emergency Support Functions requiring
emergency transportation to accomplish their emergency response and recovery efforts.
Scooe:
Perform necessary functions to assist with emergency evacuation and reentry; respond to
assistance requests from municipal agencies; allocate, prioritize and coordinate public and
private transportation resources for the conveyance of public goods, materials, and services
within the affected areas via highway, rail and air systems.
Situation:
Minor, major or catastrophic disaster may severely damage the transportation infrastructure. As
a result of the disaster, significant amounts of resources will have to be transported into the
affected area.
Conceot of Ooerations:
Respond to requests for local transportation assistance, identify required support agencies, begin
mobilization of resources and personnel, and prepare to activate.
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ResponSibilities:
a) Coordination of support agencies in directing transportation resources and prioritizing the
transportation needs and services in the response and recovery efforts.
The prioritization of transportation resources is based upon the nature and level of need:
Though an existing MOD, when executing an emergency air life of hospital patients in the
event of an imminent strike of a major hurricane, Monroe County Emergency Management
would request, through the State Division of Emergency Management, the North Carolina
Air National Guard C-130 MEDEV AC aircraft;
When executing the emergency medical airlift of victims of other emergency circumstances,
Monroe County Emergency medical Services utilizes, upon request, the services of Baptist
Aero-Med Transportation Services;
Regarding the utilization of land-based medical transportation resources, Monroe County,
depending upon the geographical area and nature of the emergency, has the following
resources available:
American Medical Response, Key West Rescue;
Key Largo Ambulance Services, Incl.;
Ocean Reef Public Service;
Metro-Dade Fire/Rescue.
Regarding offshore rescue situations, in the event of an emergency at sea, Monroe County,
through the Monroe County Offshore Rescue Partnership (MCORP), coordinates and
cooperates with the following signatories to MCORP:
Monroe County;
US Coast Guard;
Monroe County Sheriff s Office;
Florida Marine Patrol;
Naval Air Station, Key West.
b) Monroe County Social Services will provide to local Nursing Homes and Hospitals school
buses as follows:
NursinlZ Homes: A minimum of 10 buses for all locations, with a maximum of 5 buses per
location (15) total, provided that each location has on hand properly licensed drivers, That
information must be on file with the MCSS.
Hospitals: A minimum of 2 buses each, with the same required information on file as listed
above.
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c) The Monroe County School Board shall make available to the County as many school buses
as the County determines to be reasonably necessary under the circumstances. (refer to
Interlocal Agreement of 5/20/97).
d) The Monroe County School Board and Monroe County Social Services maintains an
inventory of vehicles for emergency use. Those agencies also maintain a contact list of
designated personnel to be notified when needed. Prior to the event the priority for
transportation is the special needs and needy populations which need county resources for
transport to shelters or outside the county-the priority for resources is evacuation.
Immediately after the event the priority for transportation resources is resource transport to
areas of need, such as shelters, support of emergency needs such as road clearing; the
secondary priority after the event is the transport of the populations back to their place of
residence,
e) Monroe County provides fuel for emergency vehicles on 24 hour availability with gasoline
pumps located throughout the County. In the event of fuel shortage, Monroe County
Emergency Management has an agreement with Dions Quick Marts, Inc., and Homestead
Gas Co., Inc., for fuel supply delivery,
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ESF #2 - COMMUNICATIONS
Primarv Ae:encv:
Monroe County Communications (MCC)
Support Ae:encies:
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
Monroe County Information Systems (MCIS)
Puroose:
To facilitate communications within Monroe County organizations involved in the emergency
response and recovery efforts, and to provide communications support to other agencies to
enable them to perform their emergency functions.
Scope:
Coordinate and assist in communications support to local emergency response agencies, This
function is the focal point for all communications support at the county level before, during and
after activation.
Situation:
The County's communications infrastructure will be damaged and disaster communication
responses will be difficult to coordinate due to a breakdown in public and private systems. The
requirement for communications during the response phase may exceed the capability of existing
resources.
Concept of Operations:
Respond to requests for local communications assistance, identify required support agencies,
begin mobilization of resources and personnel, and prepare to activate.
Responsibilities:
Coordination of support agencies in directing and prioritizing communications resources needs,
and services.
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ESF #3 -PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
Primarv Ae:encv:
Monroe County Public Works (MCPW)
Support Ae:encies:
Monroe County Department of Corrections (MCDOC)
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC)
City Electric System (CES)
Resource Ae:encv:
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Purpose:
Coordination and provision of emergency public works, evaluation of infrastructure damage,
coordination of emergency debris clearing and support to local municipalities.
Scope:
Plan, coordinate and initiate restoration of all transportation routes, bridges, and assurance as to
the safety of all affected public and private dwellings and structures. Coordinate emergency
contracting and emergency repair of drainage and solid waste facilities.
Situation:
Any form of disaster may cause unprecedented property damage. Homes, structures, bridges and
other facilities will be damaged and/or destroyed and must be reinforced, demolished or isolated
to ensure safety. Streets, highways, bridges and bridge approaches, and other forms of
transportation will be damaged and unusable.
Concept of Operations:
Respond to requests for repair work; identify required support agencies; begin mobilization of
resources and personnel, and prepare to activate.
Responsibilities:
Coordination of support agencies in directing and prioritizing resources, needs, and services to
accomplish debris removal, access restoration, damage assessments, as well as other areas of
infrastructure which may have been adversely impacted. Maintain verbal and paper
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Responsibilities (continued):
communication with other ESF primary agencies, to ensure mutual assistance and an organized
working relationship.
a) Priorities regarding the repair and/or reconstruction of damaged transportation routes (roads,
bridges, airfields, etc.) and stabilization of damaged dwellings and facilities will be
established, and a response will be executed as specified in the Public Works Hurricane Plan,
Volume I, Section I.
b) Public Works Hurricane Plan, Volume I, Section 4, details the inventory of personnel,
vehicles and equipment.
c) Reference to pre-positioning of resources, coordination with and within the EOC and 24 hour
staffing may be found in the Public Works Hurricane Plan, Volume I, Section 2.
d) The restoration of critical public services, including the supply of adequate potable water,
repair of water supply systems and the provision of water for fire-fighting is the
responsibility of both Monroe County Public Works and Engineering and the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority, When the magnitude of the effort to restore this vital infrastructure
exceeds local capabilities, the County will seek assistance through Mutual Aid Agreements
and Memorandums of Understanding. The coordinates of all County Critical Facilities are on
file with the Division of Emergency Management's Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
lab, The Rapid Impact Assessment Team (RIA T) will assimilate post-storm damage
assessments and, upon request, evaluate the need for additional necessary resources needed
to restore the facility in question.
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ESF #4 -FIREFIGHTING
Prima" A2encv:
Monroe County FirelRescue (MCFIR)
Support A2encies:
Monroe County Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS)
Monroe County Fire Marshall's Office (MCFMO)
Key West FirelRescue (KWFIR)
Key West American Ambulance (KWAA)
Ocean Reef Public Safety (ORPS)
Dade County FirelRescue (DCFR)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Purpose:
Coordinate the use of fire service resources to support emergency support functions requiring
fire fighting capacity to perform their emergency response, recovery and assistance missions,
Scope:
Provide county-wide support services in the detection and suppression of fires and other
hazardous conditions, and in mobilizing and providing personnel, equipment and supplies.
Situation:
Emergency or hazardous conditions of potentially disastrous proportions, or which are coincident
with any other emergency situation, will place high demands upon local fire services. A major
event may result in many urban, rural and wildland fires. A minor, major or catastrophic event
may severely damage the fire service infrastructure. Local fire service response activities may be
affected by lack of resources, damaged fire equipment and disrupted communications,
Concept of Operations:
Respond to requests for local fire service assistance; identify required support agencies; begin
mobilization of resources and personnel, and prepare to activate,
Responsibilities:
a) Coordination of support agencies in directing fire service resources, provision of heavy
equipment support for fire service responses.
b) All fire-fighting activities are controlled by the Incident Command System. Initially,
operational command is established on-scene by the district fire department (there are 12
separate fire departments in Monroe County; 2 paid full time and 10 paid volunteer),
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c) A representative of the Public Safety Division will assume operational command. Additional
county fire resources would be accessed through county radio disp~tch. Specialized out of
county resources would be requested through direct and requests for specific resources
through State DEM for Florida Fire Chiefs Disaster Response,
d) Florida Fire Chiefs Disaster Plan resources are accessed through the county coordinator for
this program (currently Deputy Fire Marshall) or his/her alternate coordinator (currently Fire
Investigator/Fire Inspector).
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ESF #5 - INFORMATION AND PLANNING
Primarv A2encv:
Monroe County Department of Emergency Management (MCDEM)
Support A2encv:
Monroe County Information Systems (MCIS)
Purpose:
The overall responsibility for the collection, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of critical
information regarding potential or actual disaster or emergency operations and facilitation and
support of the overall activities of local entities in providing emergency assistance,
Scope:
Coordinate the overall information and planning activities of the Emergency Operations Center
and all appropriate response organizations in support of emergency operations.
Situation:
A major natural disaster or other significant event may be of such magnitude as to exceed the
capability of local organizations and require the assistance of additional state and federal
agencies to supplement local efforts. Communications may be severely impacted. Television,
local radio stations and telephone services will be affected. Within the affected area,
communications using local systems will be erratic or non-existent.
Concept of Operations:
Coordinate responders at all levels; identify resources, personnel and types of assistance
required for emergency operations; and initially assess the needs the recovery effort may
demand.
Responsibilities:
a) Provide information and planning, collect critical information essential for the briefing of
appropriate personnel. Facilitate information exchange, briefings, displays and operational
planning related to emergency activities.
b) Collect information from State, Federal and local organizations and other ESFs and analyze
the data for operational purposes. Collect critical information from other ESFs and develop
into Incident Action Reports, briefings, and displays in order to provide information to the
General Staff, Incident Commander and other appropriate users and agencies.
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c) Responsible for maintaining and providing pertinent information to local response agencies;
dissemination of information will be by regular briefings as well as maps, charts, and other
visual media such as status reports within the EOC. Throughout the EOC and to the support
agencies' personnel outside the EOC, information will be disseminated by utilizing radios,
telephones, computer bulletin boards, electronic mail, and any other means that may become
available.
d) Charts, maps, and other information are appropriately displayed so they can readily be seen
by all EOC participants. Information updates are passed via telephone and radio lines, as
well as by hard copy reports, in accordance with the EOC SOP.
Provide resources in coordination with other ESFs to support its mission. Allocate available
resources to each assignment based upon identified priorities. Identify through the Resource
Unit Leader, the status of all primary and support resources and maintaining a master list of
such resources. Request assistance from parallel ESFs at the State EOC or Disaster Field
Office, if the resource is not available within.
e) This ESF is responsible for taking all information received and disseminating it to
appropriate agencies, as well as preparing reports, briefings, charts, and action plans.
Essential elements of information are received from federal, state, and local governments,
other ESFs, and volunteer agencies. This ESF disseminates it for use by emergency
operations to support the local action planning process. This ESF ensures that requests and
other information are directed to the appropriate agency for action and resolution,
All support agencies within this function will coordinate all actions in performance of
disaster assistance missions with the representation assigned by the primary agency of this
ESF to the EOC. To ensure continuity of information and response planning, all EOC staff
will serve on al Alpha-Bravo, rotating 12-hour shift cycle,
f) This ESF makes a broad assessment of the situation and initial damage reports, identifying
areas of damage, type and severity of damage, and the status of critical facilities. The ESF
receives information from all levels of federal, state, and local governments, as well as other
entities, Staffing levels are arranged to guarantee that all key information is gathered into
this ESF, analyzed, and disseminated to appropriate ESFs/ agencies.
Federal Counterpart: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will implement,
as required, FEMA-related emergency functions under the Federal Response Plan.
Municipal Counterpart: Designated municipal agencies will coordinate directly with ESF 5
at the EOC for information and support. Non-designated municipal agencies may perform
like functions by coordinating with ESF 5 through their respective representative in the EOC.
State and Regional Counterparts: When the State and Regional staging areas have been
established, an ESF 5 representative will be present at that location.
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g) This ESF will participate in conference calls with the State EOC, and will be in constant
contact with them utilizing telephone, electronic mail, and other media as available. State
DEM representatives will be incorporated into the County EOC to assist in coordinating
information gathering and joint decision making between the state and the county.
h) Requests for assistance, resources, or information will be tracked utilizing computers and
hard copy records. The records, whether electronic or hard copy, will be maintained utilizing
a coding system to track the status of each request through the system.
i) Resources to meet initial staffing needs will be identified prior to the onset of an emergency.
A duty roster will be prepared in order to maintain the continuous collection and
dissemination of information throughout the activation of the EOC. Ifpersonnel are needed
above what the County can provide, a request for additional appropriate personnel will be
sent to the State EOC.
j) The following will be set up and utilized in order to collect and disseminate the following
types of information:
Tracking information;
Current and forecast weather information, to include tidal data; .
County shelter capability vs, demand;
Clearance, evacuation, and pre-landfall hazard figures;
Demographics, including locations of routes, bridges, control points, etc.;
Evacuation maps and evacuation needs;
Tracking of response and recovery resources;
Damage and needs assessment information;
Situation Reports (SITREPS);
Status boards for continuous updates;
Statistical, narrative, and graphical information.
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ESF #6 - MASS CARE
Primarv A2encv:
The Salvation Army (TSA)
Support A2encies:
The American Red Cross (ARC)
Monroe County Social Services (MCSS)
Monroe County School Board (MCSB)
Monroe County Communications (MCC)
Monroe County Sheriffs Office (MCSO)
Monroe County Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS)
Monroe County Department of Health (MCDH)
Monroe County Public Works (MCPW)
Purpose:
Coordinate activities and resources for temporary shelters, mass care, distribution of relief
supplies and disaster welfare information.
Scope:
Provide county-wide sheltering, including special needs population; coordinate mass feeding
operations; provide emergency first aid in shelters, triage areas and first aid stations; coordinate
with appropriate agencies for the provision of medical support exceeding that of first aid, and for
the prevention of communicable diseases. Provide shelter registration data to proper authorities,
Coordinate with the appropriate agencies for facility security and a working communications
system, and for additional resources to support the mass care and feeding operations.
Situation:
Disasters of catastrophic proportions, i.e., tropical cyclones (hurricanes, tropical storms)
tornadoes, fires, floods, airplane disasters and technological events, would require immediate
activation to provide mass care to affected populations, victims and emergency responders
involved in the disaster and its aftermath.
Concept of Operations:
Coordinate and monitor all mass care activities, assist in relief operations and provide aid to
those in need. Focus primarily on sheltering, mass feeding and coordination of activities
involved in mass care.
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Responsibilities:
Implementation, operation, and coordination of support agencies in direction of mass care and
relief services. Coordination of provision of medical and mental health services in shelters,
Insure trained and qualified personnel are in each designated shelter/mass care location assisting
people in need.
a) This ESF will establish and maintain its shelters, including special needs shelters, in
accordance with the Memoranda of Understanding with its primary and support agencies,
Resources will be allocated based on County EOC priorities. If resources are unavailable
within the ESF, it will request assistance from the SER T liaison in the EOC, or the
corresponding ESF at the State EOC, or the Federal Disaster Field Office (FDFO),
Emergency first aid services in the designated shelters is provided by Monroe County
Emergency medical Services. It will be prioritized according to the level of urgency and
available resources.
b) Maintain and amend as necessary the Memorandum of Understanding with the designated
Monroe County out-of-county evacuation shelter, Florida International University (FlU). The
CE Perry Building on the FlU Campus is designated as the General Population and Special
Needs shelter facility for Monroe County. This MOU will include The American Red Cross
as a Primary Support Agency and tripartite member of the MOU.
c) Develop and maintain a master list of shelter's status and ensure this information is
disseminated to the appropriate agencies. Arrange for 24-hour coverage within the EOC and
other designated sites where mass care services are provided. Service and perform
preliminary vulnerability evaluations based on predicted conditions and provide the
information to Operations.
d) The Salvation Army will maintain a registry of all evacuees who are in the shelters and
Monroe County Social Services will provide information regarding Special Needs
Population(s) who are located in the shelters. This information will be compiled and utilized
for accountability purposes as well as to help family members locate each other through
utilization of Monroe County EOC Rumor Control.
e) Each shelter is provided with a landline, Additionally, RACES operators will be at each
shelter to provide HAM radio operations, Monroe County Sheriffs Office is the lead agency
to provide security at each shelter location,
f) As a core ESF, Mass Care is one of the first ESFs to be activated as the result of a threat or a
response to a disaster. The ESF will notify the lead agency, who, in accordance with
established procedures, will notify appropriate support agencies. The ESF will continue to
coordinate the activities of the lead and support agencies until the ESF is inactivated.
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g) Monroe County School Board cafeteria and custodial personnel are responsible for the
cooking and cleaning services within the shelters that they are operating. The primary
agencies will coordinate with ESF 11 and ESF 7 for provision of food, water and ice and its
distribution. The Salvation Army is the agency responsible for providing comfort stations.
Station locations will be based on need, and will be coordinated with the ESF.
h) Receive, evaluate, distribute, and account for resource requests for the impacted areas. List
items of critical concern to be addressed and evaluated for priority implementation during
briefmgs and action plans. Establish a system for the utilization of mutual aid resources and
personnel. Shelter managers will provide information to the ESF prior to shelter opening,
when the shelter opens, and every two hours after that. The ESF will give the shelter
information to Operations and ESF 5 for their use.
i) The Monroe County Shelter and Refuge Coordinator maintains a list of all personnel and
agencies (e.g., Monroe County EMS; American Medical Response; Key West Rescue; Key
Largo Ambulance Corporation; Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of
Children and Families; Monroe County Health Department) who will staff emergency
shelters and special needs shelters 24-hours a day for the first 72-hours of the shelters'
opening. The Shelter and Refuge Coordinator also maintains lists of outside personnel and
agencies (e,g., health care providers) who are available to assist in the shelters should the
need arise. The Salvation Army will man the emergency shelters 24-hours a day, and has
prepared the staffing rosters to support these operations.
j) The Shelter and Refuge Coordinator will work with the Sheriffs Office Public Information
Officer, the Joint Information Center, Monroe County Rumor Control, and the various shelter
managers to identify and reunite families that have been separated.
k) Monroe County Department of Public Works maintains specific details of the generation
equipment designated for each shelter. All generation equipment is maintained throughout
the year to guarantee its serviceability when hooked up to a shelter, Mechanics are available
throughout the year and also during shelter activation to maintain and service all generation
equipment.
I) General and special needs shelters will be available to accept clients 4 hours after the order is
given to evacuate, in the case of a hurricane, or as soon as possible after an event such as a
tropical storm gives the Emergency Management Director cause to ask for shelters to be
opened. Shelters will remain open as long after the event passes as is deemed necessary by
the Emergency Management Director and County Shelter Coordinator.
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ResDonsibilities (continued):
m) Organizations with sheltering responsibilities include:
Registration: The Salvation Army and shelter coordinators are responsible for registration at
general emergency shelters; American Medical Response, Key Largo Ambulance
Corporation, and Monroe County EMS representatives are responsible for registration of
clients into the county's special needs shelters,
Staffing: Staffing for all shelters is the responsibility of the Monroe County Shelter and
Refuge Coordinator. The Coordinator is assisted by The Salvation Army, American Red
Cross, Monroe County EMS, Monroe County Department of Health, Florida Department of
Health, Florida Department of Children and Families, Monroe County Health Department,
Emergency Services System representatives, American Medical Response, Monroe County
Social Services, and Monroe County Community Services.
Feeding: The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, and Shelter Coordinators, in
cooperation with ESF # 11, are responsible for feeding in the shelters.
Medical Care: Responsibility for provision of medical care resides with the Monroe County
Shelter and Refuge Coordinator; the coordinator maintains basic medical staffing at all
shelters in cooperation with Monroe County EMS, Florida Department of Health, Florida
Department of Children and Families, Monroe County Health Department, American
Medical Response, Key Largo Ambulance, and the American Red Cross.
Other Logistical Operations: Monroe County Public Works is responsible for installation
and maintenance of generators and transport of cots and other supplies needed for the
shelters; Monroe County Social Services and Monroe County Community Services are
responsible for transport of special needs clients to the shelters; North Carolina Air National
Guard is responsible for C-130 transport of special needs clients to facilities outside the
County; Monroe County Sheriff's Office is responsible for security at all shelters; Shelter
Coordinators are responsible for shelter supplies, e.g., garbage bags and toilet paper, and for
requesting additional supplies as needed,
n) The primary agencies are responsible for training their personnel for shelters that are under
their management. Emergency Medical Services is responsible for the training of their
personnel who will assist with special needs at the special needs shelters.
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Responsibilities (continued):
0) Monroe County shelters are in schools, government centers, and churches. Monroe County
School Board cafeteria and custodial personnel are responsible for the cooking and cleaning
services within the shelters they are operating. The Salvation Army provides cooking
services in shelters as well. The American Red Cross provides feeding services for the
special needs shelter at Florida International University. Individual shelter coordinators are
responsible for coordinating food, water, and sanitation services at their shelters. Each
shelter coordinator or responsible agency will coordinate with ESFs 7 and 11 for provision of
food, water, and sanitation services. Coordination of these services is based on need. Shelter
requests for these services are routed to the Monroe County EOC and ESFs 7 and 11.
p) All agencies coordinating mass feeding operations will coordinate with ESFs 7 and 11, as
well as the on-site shelter coordinator.
q) This ESF receives, evaluates, distributes, and acts on resource requests for the impacted
areas. Items of critical concern are listed, addressed, and evaluated for priority
implementation during briefings and incident action plans. A system is established for
utilization of mutual aid resources and personnel. Regular updates are given to the
information and planning section.
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ESF # 7 - RESOURCE SUPPORT
Prima" Ae:encv:
Monroe County Public Works (MCPW)
Support Ae:encies:
Monroe County Department of Finance (MCDF)
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Monroe County Emergency Management (MCEM)
Purpose:
Provide resources and logistical support to municipalities and county agencies for emergency
response and recovery efforts.
Scope:
Provide county-wide resources for emergency operations in the event of resource depletions (i.e.
contracting services, office supplies and equipment, emergency supplies, transportation services,
additional personnel for emergency support, etc.). Procure and provide essential material
resources.
Situation:
A major and/or catastrophic disaster will impact local and state resources resulting in shortages
of essential resources. Supplies must be procured and provided to the affected areas.
Concept of Operations:
Execute the assigned responsibilities and respond to requests for logistical and resources support,
Primary participation within the recovery response effort.
Responsibilities:
a) Support the direction of resources and coordinate resource procurement, disbursement, cost
accounting and other areas related to logistical and resource support.
b) At the earliest time possible, anticipate needs which will go above and beyond local resource
capabilities. Begin preparations and arrangements for meeting those needs through the most
appropriate means.
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Responsibilities (continued):
c) This ESF maintains lists of local resources available for allocation. In conjunction with ESF
5 plans are made for requesting resources from both internal county and external sources. As
resource requests arrive at the ESF, they are matched against locally available resources and
the decision is made to provide the resources from local stocks or from outside the county,
Outside resources are requested as needed from the SERT or DEM representatives in the
EOC.
d) Identify and operate facilities for the purpose of receiving and storing resources. Coordinate
effective transport of resources to appropriate destinations,
e) Perform a preliminary needs assessment based on predicted conditions and prior experience.
Identify warehouses and locations which may be used as staging areas for incoming
resources,
f) Contact vendors with whom contracts, agreements and/or arrangements have been
prearranged for the provision of resources. Collect resource list from other ESFs and submit
preliminary mutual aid requests to the SEOC.
g) All agencies and departments located either within the EOC or designated as a support
agency, are responsible for maintaining their own available resource lists.
h) The primary agency's lead representative, support staff, Operations Manager and
Coordinators will classify the needs based on damage assessment reports and prior
experience, If a decision is made that a particular resource must be purchased or hired, the
appropriate representative will ensure that emergency purchase orders are available and that
such requests meet local emergency procurement criteria, The Procurement Unit Leader will
review contracts and provide for legal advice, which will be obtained, when necessary, from
the County Attorney's office.
i) ESF 7, in conjunction with, ESF 1 will be responsible for, and will be called upon, for
whatever support necessary to distribute resources to their designated destinations.
j) Designated and Global Positioning System CGPS) identified staging areas, including
warehouses and distribution centers, are identified to be used to receive, store, organize and
distribute resources, The leasing of required buildings and warehouses and lor the
replacement of buildings is the responsibility of the Facilities Maintenance Department
within the Public Works and Engineering Division. Throughout the year, as part of the
county's public information campaign, potential volunteers are educated as to who to contact
after an event. After an event volunteers or agencies volunteering resources notify the
county EOC, and are told where they are needed. This ESF works with ESF 15 to maintain
logs of the volunteers working throughout the county after an event.
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Responsibilities (continued):
k) All support agencies may communicate directly with each other to request and to provide
resource support. Agencies and organizations that receive resources will be responsible for
making regular reports on the location and condition of resources loaned to them. Local
resources are identified and documented year-round by county staff and ESF primary and
support agencies. The lists of locally available resources, how to obtain them, their location,
and a twenty-four hour point of contact are maintained by Emergency Management, Public
Works, and all ESFs, specifically for use in an event.
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ESF # 8 - HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Primary Ae:encv:
Monroe County Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS)
SUDDort Ae:encies:
Monroe County Fire/Rescue (MCF/R)
Atlantic Key West Ambulance (AKW A)
Ocean Reef Public Safety (ORPS)
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
Monroe County Social Services (MCSS)
Monroe County Sheriffs Office (MCSO)
Monroe County Mosquito Control (MCMC)
Resource Ae:encv:
State of Florida Department of Children and Families (SOFDCF)
PurDose:
Identify, manage and organize the response of required public health and medical care resources
in the aftermath of a major emergency. Act as the liaison between local, state and federal
agencies in the coordination of emergency response and relief assistance, emergency health and
medical support.
ScoDe:
Identify and provide health and medical needs, organize appropriate medicallhealth care
personnel, coordinate crisis counseling, advise on the status of potable water, waste water and
solid waste. Identify and coordinate health/medical equipment and supplies and support
evacuation efforts from critical health care facilities if needed.
Situation:
A major event would rapidly impact local government's resources and abilities to provide health
and medical services. Such an event would result in certain public health threats, including
problems related to water, solid waste, physical and mental health. Medicallhealth facilities may
be severely damaged or destroyed resulting in a medical and pharmaceutical supplies/equipment
shortage. Persons who are not injured, but require daily medication, would have difficulty in
obtaining necessary medication due to the damage or destruction of supply locations,
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ConceDt of ODerations:
Monitor and coordinate all health and medical activities being performed in conjunction with
emergency operations. Focus primarily on public safety issues. Identify appropriate support
agencies and ensure their activation.
ResDonsibilities:
Coordination of the overall support of medical and public health assistance, activation and
deployment of health/medical personnel, supplies and equipment. Ensure that trained
medical/health personnel are at each mass care location. Coordinate with the appropriate agency
to assure the establishment of communications capabilities including, radios and telephones.
Coordinate the evacuation of patients from the affected area when deemed necessary.
a) Plan, mobilize, and manage health and medical services during emergency response and
recovery phases of an event, Provide medical care, treatment, and support to disaster victims,
response personnel, and the public. Provide for the treatment, transport and evacuation of the
injured, assist with the disposition of fatalities and basic health issues.
In the event of an emergency or disaster, EMS will coordinate with MCDOH response
activities as well as continue to provide emergency medical services to the County. Utilizing
teams in the field as well as reports from the various support agencies, this ESF will assess
the health and medical needs of the community in the following functional areas: disease
control/epidemiology; health and medical care personnel and supplies; food and drug safety
and availability; mental health and crisis counseling; public health information press
releases; vector control and monitoring; potability and availability of water supplies; solid
waste disposal; victim identification and mortuary services; and emergency medical
services, Information will be assessed and the appropriate resources allocated to mitigate or
prevent any medical or health problems,
b) It is the responsibility of this ESF to review and assess health and medical needs of the
County in the event of an emergency, After the assessment, preparations will be made to
obtain resources to meet those needs. A response and short term recovery action plan will be
submitted.
c) Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) will be deployed to assist with the treatment of
individuals requiring assistance beyond first aid. These teams are coordinated through
National Disaster Medical Services. A request through the State ESF #8 will be necessary to
activate the support.
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Responsibilities (continued):
d) Limited medical personnel are assigned to the Special Needs shelters. Support is obtained
from the Monroe County Health Department. The responsibility of maintaining a 24 - hour
operations schedule rests with the MCEMS and MCHD. Monroe County Fire / Rescue will
assign personnel to the general public at the shelters as availability allows. MCF/R is
responsible for personnel assignment to the general population shelter location as available.
Additionally, MCF/R is responsible for assigning Emergency Medical Technicians and/or
paramedics from volunteer fIre departments.
e) Dedicate resources, such as equipment, supplies and personnel, in the response and recovery
phases of an emergency or disaster. Agencies will exhaust their available and obtainable
resources before requesting additional assistance from ESF 7,
f) Coordinate the evacuation of immobile patients from hospitals and nursing homes, if
necessary. Monroe County will coordinate with private and public ambulance services for
dispatch to evacuating facilities. Monitor the overall evacuation of residential health care
facilities and identify those that need resources to recover from an emergency event.
g) Inspect and monitor the purity and usability of all food products, water, drugs, and other
consumables that were possibly exposed or affected by the hazard.
h) Emergency response personnel will receive counseling services through the Critical Incident
Stress DebriefIng (CISD) that is provided by the responding agency. Those agencies that
have not implemented a CISD program may receive counseling from the Monroe County
Public Safety CISD Team,
i) Coordinate the dissemination of information to the public concerning potential and existing
health hazards with the EOC public information liaison, Ensure the availability of potable
water, an effective sewage system and sanitary garbage disposal. This information will be
disseminated to the media through the appropriate Public Information Officers.
j) The Sheriff's OffIce will coordinate with the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office on
the death and identification of victims; with the Funeral Directors on mortuary services and
also identification of victims; and with the Mental Health Unit on the next of kin notification.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Homicide Unit, will be the liaison for the Medical
Examiner's Office.
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Concept of Operations:
k) MCEMS has an adequate supply of vehicles and ambulances that will be utilized to transport
victims in serious or critical conditions. Additionally, private sector ambulance and County
(MCSS, MCSB) transport vehicles will assist in transport of patients. If the entire county is
affected by an emergency or disaster whereby the existing resources of MCEMS are
exhausted, requests for additional resources will be made through existing mutual aid
agreements. This ESF will utilize locally available ground transportation to transport
individuals with a serious or critical medical condition, if the individual's condition makes
this a safe alternative. If not, MEDEV AC resources will be requested and utilized.
I) This ESF's supporting agencies will coordinate the inspection of food products to be used for
mass care feeding to insure that the food being distributed is wholesome and free of
contamination. All contaminated products will be turned over to Solid Waste Management
for disposal. The Public Information Officer, ESF #14, in conjunction with the Rumor
Control staff, is responsible for notifying the public regarding contaminated water supplies.
m) Rodents and other pests typically congregate around food distribution centers and dumping
points where consumable garbage is present. Individuals manning food distribution centers
have procedures in place to isolate food items and garbage from rodents and other pests.
Vector control is the responsibility of the Monroe County Mosquito Control Board. The
presence of mosquitos and other potentially hazardous and annoying vectors is monitored by
the Mosquito Control Board, teams in the field, and the public, who are instructed to notify
the county EOC when vectors are detected. The Mosquito Control Board will dispatch
planes and trucks to the affected areas to control the vector threat.
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ESF # 9 - URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Primary Al!encv:
Monroe County FirelRescue (MCFIR)
Support Al!encies:
Monroe County Fire Marshall's Office (MCFMO)
Dade County FirelRescue (DCFR)
City of Key West (City ofK.W.)
Organized Fishermen of Florida (OFF)
United States Coast Guard (ESCG)
U.S. Navy Boca Chica (USNBC)
Ocean Reef Public Safety (ORPS)
Resource Al!encies:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Florida Division of Forestry (FDOF)
Florida Marine Patrol (FMP)
Florida Park Service (FPS)
Purpose:
Coordinate search and rescue operations and resources during emergency response and recovery,
Provide support to local government agencies and describe the use of resources for urban and
non-urban search and rescue efforts during actual or potential emergencies, Provide, identify,
and locate current asset/resource lists within the appropriate agency response plans,
Scope:
The non-urban responsibilities include locating missing persons, lost vessels, persons trapped in
confined areas, locating downed aircraft and, if necessary, extricating and treating victims upon
their rescue, The urban responsibilities include locating, extricating, and providing medical
assistance to persons trapped in damaged/destroyed structures. Coordinate allocation of
resources including personnel, materials, goods and services within the affected areas,
Situation:
In the event of a major disaster, majority of local resources will not be available due to damage
or inaccessibility. This would result in significant infusion of resources into the affected areas,
Substantial numbers of citizens may be in life-threatening situations requiring immediate rescue
and medical attention, Depending upon the type and magnitude of the event, urban-, non-urban
SAR , or both, may be required.
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Concent of Onerations:
Respond to requests for local search and rescue operations, assist and coordinate the services of
other jurisdictional search and rescue operations personnel and equipment. Begin mobilization
of resources and personnel, and prepare to activate.
Resnonsibilities:
Coordination of support agencies in directing search and rescue operations resources requests for
heavy equipment support related to search and rescue operations.
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ESF # 10 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Primary A2encv:
Monroe County Fire Marshall's Office (MCFMO)
Support A2encies:
Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR)
Ocean Reef Public Safety (ORPS)
City of Key West (City ofK.W,)
Dade County Fire/Rescue (DCFR)
U.S. Navy Boca Chica (USNBC)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Environmental Protection Agency (EP A)
Resource A2encv:
Florida Division of Forestry (FDOF)
Purpose:
Coordination of personnel who would be called upon to respond to an accident or incident
involving materials not associated with nor taking place on the site of nuclear power facilities.
Responses to an actual or potential discharge or release of hazardous materials resulting from a
natural, man made or technological disaster. These incidents include, but are not necessarily
limited to: motor vehicle transport accidents, aircraft accidents, watercraft accidents, accidental
dumping or dropping of radioactive and lor chemical materials, laboratory accidents, and
criminal or terrorist actions.
Scope:
Coordinate an effective and efficient response to discharges and releases of hazardous materials,
Take necessary steps to assist with evacuation and re-entry of affected areas and request
hazardous material technical assistance. Coordinate hazardous material team support in the
detection and identification of hazardous materials and provide personnel, equipment and
supplies.
Situation:
Transported hazardous materials may be involved in highway and air accidents or waterway
mishaps. A natural disaster could result in situations where hazardous components are released
into the environment. Fixed facilities such as laboratories, chemical plants, warehouses and
storage areas, chemical tanks, waste disposal sites, etc., which produce, generate store or dispose
of hazardous materials could be damaged so extensively that existing spill control equipment and
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Situation (continued):
containment tactics would be rendered ineffective, Emergency hazardous conditions, which
would coincide with any other emergency situation, will place excessive demands upon local
responders,
Conceot of Ooerations:
Coordinate and direct the efforts to complement the local emergency response efforts in the
aftermath of a hazardous material accident/incident. Secure the affected area and coordinate the
removal and disposal of the materials from the disaster location.
Resoonsibilities:
Coordination of support agencies in directing necessary resources. Coordinate for equipment
support and supply information pertaining to contract vendors and other entities that would be
able to supplement response resources.
a) The incident/accident area will be secured, initially, by the Monroe County Sheriffs
Office first responders, followed by EMS and Fire / Rescue units. Since the teams are
trained in "awareness" level only, an advanced level of Haz-Mat assessment or
intervention will not be applied, The County Fire Marshal's Office inspects and monitors
extremely hazardous substances (EHS) countywide, as well as documenting typical
transportation routes. Fire Marshal's Office personnel will be dispatched to the scene to
assist with scene control, CAMEO (Computer Aided Management of Emergency
Operations), ALOHA (Aerial Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres), ARCHIE
(Automated Resource for Chemical Hazardous Incident Evaluation) operations, and to
access additional resources,
b) The lead agencies and responsibilities are as follows:
Monroe County Fire / Rescue and EMS - Scene control, safety, and evacuation,
Monroe County Fire Marshall's Office - Release assessment, scene command and
control, risk analysis, safety procedures and evacuation implementation, accessing
additional resources.
Monroe County Sheriff s Office - Scene security, evacuation,
Florida Highway Patrol - Traffic control.
DEPIMarine Patrol- Waterway security, environmental assessment.
USCG - Waterway security, environmental assessment.
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Responsibilities (continued):
c) Monroe County does not have Haz-Mat response teams with entry and decontamination
capabilities. All advanced Haz-Mat resources will be provided by neighboring counties,
specifically Metro Dade Fire Rescue and Magnum Tank Service.
d) Monroe County has 3 sites that will be performing decontamination procedures, if
necessary:
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Lower Florida Keys Health Systems
5900 junior College Rd (MM4)
Key West, FL 33040
Fishermen's Hospital
3301 O/S Highway (MM48)
Marathon, FL 33050
Mariners Hospital
50 High Point Rd. (MM 88.5)
Plantation Key, FL 33070
e) Radiological monitoring equipment is located primarily at the Key Largo Fire Station, MM
99 & MM 106. Personnel in this response area are trained in its use, based on their proximity
to the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. County Fire Marshal officials transport additional
monitoring equipment to other areas within the County, including the middle and lower
Keys, requiring response efforts.
t) A washdown station will be activated at US 1 and SR 905, MM 106, Key Largo. The
KL VFD will perform vehicle washdowns. All equipment is stored on site, and personnel are
trained and re-qualified annually.
Note:
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) along with the Florida Fire Chiefs
Association has developed a detailed Environmental Response Plan (ERP), to provide a
framework for responding to the full range of potential hazardous material and other
emergencies. The Environmental Response Plan promotes coordination between Federal, State
and Local governments and the private sector when responding to hazardous material incidents
and other threats to the environment and the public health, The activities of ESF # 10 are more
thoroughly detailed in the Environmental Response Plan.
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ESF # 11 - FOOD AND WATER
Primarv A2encv:
The Salvation Army (TSA)
The American Red Cross (ARC) (During Post-disaster only)
Support A2encies:
Monroe County Social Services (MCSS)
Monroe County School Board (MCSB)
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)
Purpose:
The overall coordination of identifying, obtaining and distributing food, water and ice to victims
in the aftermath of an emergency event.
Scope:
Obtain food, water and ice. Assess food assistance needs, identify food stores and storage
locations, coordinate transportation support of supplies to staging locations within the affected
area and to warehouses, mass feeding sites, households, etc. Identify staging areas and
distribution locations.
Situation:
A major or catastrophic disaster will result in limited availability and access to water, food and
ice to the affected population. Commercial food distribution will be severely impacted, Products
stored in the affected area may be partially or entirely destroyed.
Concept of Operations:
Assess the needs and manage the distribution of food, water and ice to individuals affected by
the disaster. Coordinate the collection of food and water from outside relief organizations.
Responsibilities:
a) This is a joint effort between The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. The
Salvation Army provides logistical support through their network of warehouses and stores,
staff feeding areas and mobile feeding programs for populations not located in designated
areas,
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ResDonsibilities (continued):
b) The American Red Cross, in the aftermath of the event, coordinates the food distribution and
resource support efforts. The ARC will provide information regarding the amount of food
used and needed as well as monitoring mass feeding areas, kitchens, and pantries providing
food and water to disaster victims.
c) Anticipate and analyze the food, water and ice needs of the community rather than wait for
post-disaster analysis. Maintain a record of vendors and suppliers of food and water
resources to augment existing inventories from within and outside of Monroe County.
Identify distribution sites with the locations being accessible by main thoroughfares and large
enough to accommodate number of people. Identify and secure appropriated refrigerated and
non-refrigerated storage areas, large enough to receive large quantities of resources.
Loss of electrical services may result in situations where food and water supplies will not be
useable and, therefore, immediate outside support (state, federal) becomes essential.
d) The primary agencies will coordinate with the Office of Management and Budget (ESF 7) in
regard to obtaining food, water and ice resources if such items are in insufficient quantities
within local inventories. OMB will be the responsible party for requesting aid from the State
and/or federal agencies.
Since these primary agencies are in the lead roles of this ESF and ESF 6 (Mass Care), they
are responsible for the coordination of the distribution of food, water and ice to disaster
victims at the shelters and mass care facilities. Prior arrangements are made for transport of
food and water shipments to warehouses, feeding sites, pantry locations, and mass care
facilities. Coordination is made with the Department of Transportation, ESF #1, for
additional vehicle support, if necessary.
e) Coordinate emergency food stamp distribution through the Florida Department of Children
and Families.
Coordinate with State and FEMA for the provision of bulk food, water and ice to augment
local resources.
Coordinate and monitor the distribution of incoming food, water and ice. Establish a network
of deposit sites surrounding the affected area, where individuals and vendors can leave food
products.
Route transport to the deposit sites for items pick up and direct them to distribution locations.
Inventory and assign food items to the mass feeding sites.
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Responsibilities (continued):
f) County citizens are instructed throughout the year to have both food and water for their own
use when choosing to stay at a County emergency shelter. The Salvation Army maintains a
forty-five foot trailer at its Key West location; this trailer is restocked with food and water
prior to the onset of a storm and the opening of shelters. Food and water resupply is obtained
from Winn Dixie and Publix stores using TSA's ground transportation resources. TSA
works with ESF # I if additional vehicles are necessary. Supplies are paid for using a
voucher system, at the following locations throughout the county:
Upper Keys:
Winn Dixie
105300 US Highway I
Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: 305-451-0328
Publix
Tradewinds Plaza
Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: 305-451-0808
Winn Dixie
US Highway 1
Tavernier, FL 33070
Phone: 305-852-5904
Middle Keys:
Winn Dixie
10950 US Highway I
Marathon,FL 33050
Phone: 305-743-9009
Publix
5407 US Highway 1
~arathon,FL 33050
Phone: 305-289-2920
Lower Keys:
Winn Dixie
701 Key Deer Boulevard
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Phone: 305-872-4124
Publix
3316 N, Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-296-2225
Winn Dixie
2778 N. Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-294-0491
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ESF # 12 - ENERGY
Prima" A2encies:
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC)
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FK.AA)
Support A2encies:
City Electric System (CES)
Florida Power and Light (FP&L)
Purpose:
To promulgate the policies and procedures to be used by Monroe County, Florida Keys Electric
Cooperative, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, and the City Electric System, in responding to
and recovering from shortages and disruptions in the supply and delivery of electricity, potable
water, and other forms of energy and fuels which impact or threaten to impact significant
numbers of citizens and visitors.
Scope:
Restoration of utility services which were interrupted due to a major or catastrophic emergency.
Coordination of services and communications between utilities and local, state and federal
agenCIes.
Situation:
A major or catastrophic event will severely damage and/or destroy power lines, telephone
equipment, drainage systems, water and sewer lines, and gas mains. Emergency equipment in the
affected area may be inaccessible and/or damaged. Restoration of these services is essential and
must begin immediately.
Concept of Operations:
Respond to requests for restoration of utility services and/or repair services. Identify required
support agencies, begin mobilization of resources and personnel, and prepare to activate.
Responsibilities:
Coordination of support agencies in directing utility restoration resources and prioritizing the
needs for utility services.
a) Coordinate and facilitate the provision of fuel supplies to the County in the quantities
necessary to provide support to the recovery effort and maintain the basic fabric of the
community.
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Responsibilities (continued):
b) Statutory authority for energy allocation in Monroe County is addressed in the Board of
County Commissioners' resolution 386-1992, "A Resolution Of The Board Of County
Commissioners Of Monroe County, Florida, Requesting That The City Electric System Share
Power Equally Throughout The Keys," This resolution is further supported by the Florida
Municipal Electric Association Mutual Aid Agreement, of which both power providers in the
Keys, City Electric System and the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative, are signatories.
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c) The provisions denoting the allocation and prioritization of agencies, organizations, and
utility companies' response to service outages, shortages and shortfalls may be found in the
following Hurricane Plans locations:
· Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Hurricane Handbook, p. 59;
· Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
Major Storm Emergency Procedures, p. ii;
· City Electric System Hurricane/Storm Procedures, Section #3.
d) All information relative to the situation and status of this ESF operations will be provided to
the Operations Chief via the Public Service Branch Coordinator. The Operations Section
Chief will, in turn, provide this information to the SEOC on a required basis. When the
County finds its resources necessary for utility restoration insufficient in kind and quantity,
the County shall request through the appropriate State ESF the necessary resources to ensure
adequate infrastructure restoration, Lead and support agencies of this ESF are the power
providers in the Keys. This ESF maintains direct and frequent communications with the
Public Service Branch Coordinator and the EOC Operations Section, who provides the
SEOC with current information to support a coordinated effort between the county, state, and
federal officials.
e) This ESF will coordinate and facilitate the restoration of all energy-related infrastructures
including electrical supply and distribution, water supplies, natural gas storage and
distribution, and all other transportation-related fuels. Monroe County provides fuel for
emergency vehicles on 24 hour availability with gasoline pumps located throughout the
County. In the event of fuel shortage, Monroe County Emergency Management has an
agreement with Dions Quick Marts, Inc., and Homestead Gas Co., Inc., for fuel supply
delivery.
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Responsibilities (continued):
f) Receiving, evaluating, prioritizing and implementing emergency energy resource requests is
as follows:
- The Primary Agency receives the emergency resource request;
- The Support Agency/Agencies will then prioritize the request;
- The Primary Agency will then advise, in writing, an estimated completion time and
submit this intelligence to the Public Service Coordinator;
- If the resource request exceeds the available and obtainable resource, the Coordinator
will submit the request to the Logistics Section through the Operations Section
Manager for additional resources or Mutual Aid.
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ESF # 13 - MILITARY SUPPORT
Primary Ae:encv:
Monroe County Department of Emergency Management (MCDEM)
Support Ae:encies:
Florida Department of Military Affairs (FDMA)
Florida National Guard (FLNG)
Boca Chic a Naval Air Station (NAS Key West)
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Joint Task Force 4 (JTF-4)
Purpose:
a) To provide military support through the Florida National Guard (FLNG) to Monroe County
in times of emergency or disaster.
b) To prioritize all requests for assistance and allocate available resources based on mission
priorities established by the Monroe County EOC.
Scope:
After a Governor's Executive Order has been issued by the Governor or the Governor's
Authorized Representative (GAR), the Adjutant General of Florida activates the Florida National
Guard (FLNG) personnel and equipment, through appropriate channels, to assist local
authorities. The scope of military support is diverse, and the goal is to prioritize all requests for
assistance and allocate resources based upon the mission priorities established by the County
EOC. Military support includes, but is not limited to:
Evacuation
RIATs
Mass Feeding
Water Purification
Communications
Law Enforcement/Security
Search and Rescue
Provide/Operate Generators
Clearing Roads and Bridges
Aviation Operations
Emergency Medical Services
Distribution Points
Transport of Supplies
Comfort Stations
Engineer Support
Debris Removal/Transport
Situation:
a) Catastrophic disasters will result in widespread damage to or total loss of existing civil
infrastructure capabilities.
b) There will be a significant loss of dwellings, structures, and widespread displacement of
people.
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Situation (continued)
c) Local and State authorities will require additional assistance and may include a request for
Federal assistance.
d) In order to fully determine the magnitude of the disaster on the population and provide an
immediate and effective response, a human needs and property damage assessment will be
conducted as soon as possible following a major or catastrophic disaster.
Plannine: Assumptions:
a) All Florida National Guard (FLNG) assets are available for a State mission. It is understood
that Federal wartime missions of the US Department of Defense (DoD) take priority over
State missions.
b) Post-disaster human needs and property damage assessments are an ongoing process, as
needs cannot be fully determined in the initial response phase of a major or catastrophic
disaster.
c) When possible, the Governor issues an Executive Order prior to a catastrophic disaster,
authorizing the Adjutant General to call to active duty those personnel necessary to support
the State's response and recovery efforts. Some forces may be staged in and around the
anticipated disaster area prior to an event.
d) Rapid Impact Assessment Teams (RIATs) will be deployed to the disaster area by land or air,
as appropriate, and will deploy fully self-contained units,
e) Restoration and/or preservation oflaw and order will be a priority mission of the FLNG
immediately following a major or catastrophic disaster.
Concept of Operations:
a) In accordance with existing National Guard Bureau Regulations, it is understood that the
primary responsibility for disaster relief shall be with local government, and those State and
Federal agencies designated by statute.
b) When the situation is so severe and widespread that effective response and support is beyond
the capacity of local government, and all civil resources have been exhausted, assistance is
provided.
c) When required resources are not available from commercial sources, military support will be
furnished if it is not in competition with private enterprise or the civilian labor force.
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Conceot of Ooerations (continued):
d) Assistance will be limited to the task that, because of experience and the availability of
organic resources, the military can do more effectively or efficiently than another agency,
e) When an emergency or disaster occurs and waiting for instructions 'from higher authority
would preclude an effective response, a military commander may do what is required and
justified to save human life, prevent immediate human suffering, or lessen major property
damage or destruction. The commander will report the action taken to higher military
authority, and to civil authority as soon as possible. Support will not be denied or delayed
solely for lack of a commitment for reimbursement or certification of liability from the
requestor.
f) Military resources will be employed with adequate resources to accomplish the mission when
conducting civil disaster or emergency relief operations. That determination will be made by
the on-site commander or the senior officer present. Military support to civil authorities will
terminate as soon as possible after civil authorities are capable of handling the emergency.
g) When any public service is lost or withdrawn, and an immediate substantial threat to public
health, safety, or welfare is evident, military support may be call upon to restore and/or
continue that public service. It is desirable that supervisors, managers, and key personnel of
the public service be able to provide technical assistance and coordination.
h) The capability of the military to assist in the restoration or continuation of public services
depends primarily on the degree of military or civilian skills possessed by their personnel and
units.
i) Chapter 250 (Military Code) of the Florida Statutes designates the Governor, as the
Commander in Chief of all militia (FLNG) of the state, to preserve the public peace, execute
the laws of the state, respond to a state emergency, and order all or part of the militia into
active service of the state. This is done through the issuance ofa Governor's Executive
Order.
j) The FLNG Area Command responsible forjlanning and executing military support
operations within Monroe County is the 50 Area Support Group (South Area Command),
Florida Army National Guard. A FLNG representative from the Miami area will be in the
MCEOC and will assist in coordinating, obtaining, and providing FLNG support to the
county.
k) Monroe County is responsible for requesting Rapid Impact Assessment Teams (RIA Ts)
immediately following a disaster. The county will maintain and provide to the RIA Ts the
locations of landing zones and/or staging areas in or near the affected areas. The county will
assure the viability of each potential landing zone or staging area prior to requesting the
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Concept of Operations (continued):
k) RIAT. The county will provide a representative to accompany the RIATs, providing local
knowledge of the areas to be assessed.
Responsibilities:
Primary Agency:
Monroe County Department of Emergency Management (MCDEM) is the Primary Agency for
this ESF and will coordinate the ESF's activities. As the Primary Agency, MCDEM is the point
of contact for all Department of Defense (DoD) and FLNG operations in support of the county.
The Primary Agency will coordinate with the support agencies to direct military resources and
prioritize the needs for their services.
Support Agencies:
a) The FLNG will, upon request, provide an Emergency Coordinating Officer to the MCEOC,
This officer will coordinate FLNG assets within the county to support the priorities of the
MCEOC and the primary agency. The FLNG representative will advise and coordinate with
the SERT representative in the MCEOC, who will send official mh:;sion requests to the
SEOC for support to other ESFs, if necessary, consistent with the support priorities of the
pnmary agency,
b) All support agencies of this ESF are responsible for assisting the Primary Agency in
coordinating military assets and in completing the following:
c) Notification, activation, and mobilization of all personnel and equipment to perform or
support assigned functions designated within the County's CEMP,
d) Designation and assignment of personnel for staffing of all facilities at which this ESF is
required, and representation is determined by this ESF's Primary Agency to be necessary,
e) Coordination of all actions of the support agency with the primary agency in performing
assigned missions of the ESF.
f) Identification of all personnel and resource requirements to perform assigned mission in
excess of the support agencies' capabilities.
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ESF # 14 - PUBLIC INFORMATION
Primarv Ae:encv:
Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
Support Ae:encies:
Monroe County Information Systems (MCIS)
Monroe County Rumor Control (MCRC)
Purpose:
Establish a system that gathers and disseminates all disaster-related information to the media and
the general public.
Scope:
Perform necessary functions associated with the acquisition and transmittal of information.
Report on the status of emergency conditions, shelters and emergency services availability, and
actions to be taken to ensure public health and welfare. Identify primary point of contact that will
allow information access to the media and the general public. Provide public information
regarding volunteer services.
Situation:
A major or catastrophic event will severely impact dispersion of public information in the
affected area. Accurate information will be necessary in order to identify and provide the
necessary emergency resources.
Concept of Operations:
Respond to information requests from the local public and media interests. Identify required
support agencies, begin mobilization of resources and personnel and prepare for activation.
Responsibilities:
a) The Monroe County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer will coordinate all public
information releases. The MCSO PIO, through regularly held briefings and press releases
will release information on the current emergency status and operations to the media, The
MCSO PIO is responsible for the accurate and timely dissemination of public information
regarding the evacuation process, sheltering information, assistance contacts, etc,
Pre-scripted Public Service Announcements and Press Releases may be found in the current
MCEM PSA Plan.
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Responsibilities (continued):
b) Provide for the establishment of a presslbriefmg room. The designated area is located on the
first floor of the EOC, in the Building Department, and will serve as the primary location for
the release of information by the County until activation of the Joint Information Center
(JIC).
c) Information regarding the status of injured or missing individuals will be coordinated and
provided, via a manned and dedicated Rumor Control "Hot Line," to the families via the
Joint Information Center.
d) Information for the hearing-impaired population is provided via TV Channel #16, TCI
Channel #5, The Weather Channel (#52), Hurricane Preparedness Brochures.
Information for the visuallY-impaired population is provided via local primary EAS radio
stations LP-l Stations WEOW FM 92.5, Key West, WKWF AM 1600, Key West and LP-2
Stations WFFG AM 1300 and WWUS FM 104.7, Big Pine Key.
Information for the non-English speaking population is provided via radio station WZMQ
106.3. Additionally, Monroe County Emergency Management has access to bilingual
communicators. MCEM, through cooperation with MC Information Systems and TCI, has
available for airing, three 30-second Spanish PSA's for hurricane preparedness purposes.
e) Monroe County Emergency Preparedness Brochure "C", "Mobile Home, Travel Trailer, and
RV," contains information regarding their vulnerability and evacuation needs. Additionally,
the Fire /Rescue units are dispatched to Mobile Home and RV parks to issue warnings via the
Public Address System (PAS).
f) Monroe County Public Service Announcements can be found in the Hurricane Public Service
Announcements SOP. The announcements cover year-round hurricane awareness with
information including: Stocking Up; Shutters; Shelters; Personal Plans; Property
Inventories; Hurricane Kits; and Securing the Home.
g) An evacuation routes map is included in the Monroe County Preparedness Brochure, which
is distributed county-wide. This brochure also contains information regarding shelter
locations.
h) Computer and manned and dedicated Rumor Control Hot Line is utilized for all emergencies
requiring Level One and above Emergency Operations Center Activation. Also utilized is the
Joint Information Center. The JIC will provide information concerning such incidents as
shipboard emergencies, mass migration occurrences, etc.
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Responsibilities (continued):
i) Given the geography of Monroe County, the primary methods for communicating current
information directly to the public are the citizens' Rumor Control Hotline, and a regular PIO
briefing on local radio stations, such as US1 104.7. The county also uses its assets to deploy
a team to the DRCs to coordinate DRC operations and to provide a central point where
citizens can receive disaster-related information. The team receives regular information
updates from this ESF, and can contact this ESF at the MCEOC if questions arise they are
not able to answer.
j) All ESFs will report information to ESF 14 to keep officials and citizens aware of current
events.
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ESF # 15 - VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS
Prima", Ae:encv:
The Salvation Army (TSA)
Support Ae:encies:
Monroe County Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS)
The American Red Cross (ARC)
Pumose:
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The overall coordination of volunteer agencies and their personnel in a disaster situation and the
coordination of the receipt and delivery of donated goods to the affected area.
Scope:
Assessment and prioritization of available resources and identification of necessary needs and
resources, in conjunction with local, state and federal agencies. Coordinate transportation efforts
of donations to warehouses, mass distribution areas and households. Maintain inventory of
available supplies, to include quantities, type of goods, locations, etc. The priority for allocation
and distribution of these assets is in the support of relief to the affected population in need of
immediate assistance.
Situation:
A major or catastrophic event will necessitate the utilization and services of voluntary agencies
and their personnel. Such an event will require the coordination of volunteers and donations
with municipalities, critical facilities and other agencies. The transportation and communication
systems and other infrastructures will be severely limited. Outside organizations and other relief
personnel will assist with material and supplies collections.
Concept of Operations:
Respond to requests for delivery of donated supplies and services to the affected area and
expedite the delivery of same. Serve as the information source regarding the coordination and
availability of resources.
Responsibilities:
Coordination of voluntary agencies, their personnel and donated resources. Serve as the
volunteer liaison to coordinate volunteers from outside agencies, Identify locations for staging
of volunteers and receipt of donated goods.
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Responsibilities (continued):
a) The primary agency will be provided with a dedicated phone line in the Monroe County EOC
located within the Mass Care (ESF 6) Section. This coordination will be further
supplemented through a dedicated Resource Management telephone line in the Planning
Section.
b) Initiate, with the EOC Command, identification of needed resources and establish priorities,
Priorities are established by evaluating information from various sources, and they include
damage assessment teams, RIAT reports, Fire / Rescue, Sheriff's Office and other disaster
response agencies, and reports from the public received by Rumor Control.
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c) The Resource Support group will refer those needs which cannot be met through existing
local resource inventories or through statewide mutual aid to this ESF. Receive and evaluate
incoming resource requests for possible donations or volunteer support. Prioritize incoming
requests so that the most vital needs are given primary attention, The highest priority will be
given to the needs which affect the life, safety and health of the general public.
d) Collect all pertinent information from donors and services. In situations where the donation is
a high priority item, the potential donor can deliver the goods to a designated resource
staging area, where they will be sorted, packaged, stored, and when appropriate, delivered to
the designated distribution area. The Resource Group is responsible for the unmet logistical
and transportation needs for resource distribution.
e) Interface directly with the State and the Transportation Group regarding transportation issues,
These include providing information regarding where volunteers bnnging donations are to
go, who to contact, and when to deliver.
f) This ESF operates within the Monroe County EOC Logistics Section. The support agencies
work in conjunction with and report directly to the primary agency, The primary agency
coordinator will report directly to the Logistics Section Chief.
g) Individuals who wish to volunteer their services will be encouraged to contact local disaster
relief organization(s) through public information campaigns.
h) Requests for donations and volunteers from any EOC representative must be submitted to
this ESF Primary Agency, This ESF will then contact agencies from the lists they maintain,
requesting voluntary support and/or donations.
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ESF # 16 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY
Primarv Ae:encv:
Monroe County Sheriffs Office (MCSO)
Support Ae:encies:
City of Key West Police Department (KWPD)
Key Colony Beach Police Department (KCBPD)
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
United States Navy (USN)
United States Customs (US C)
Ocean Reef Public Safety (ORPS)
Resource Ae:encies:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
Florida Marine Patrol (FMP)
Florida Game and Fish (FGF)
Florida National Guard (FLNG)
Purpose:
The overall coordination of the command, control formulation of county, municipal and local
law enforcement personnel and equipment in support of emergency response and recovery
operations.
Scope:
Perform necessary functions applicable to natural, manmade or technological emergencies
whenever local law enforcement agencies require assistance from county, state or other
jurisdictions. Coordinate the activities of the local law enforcement agencies with state and
federal governments and the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center.
Situation:
Emergency conditions, natural or manmade disasters, or any other serious event, which would
require invoking assistance from local, county and state law enforcement agencies, There will be
a need for an immediate response from law enforcement, security personnel, and their resources,
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ConceDt of ODerations:
Respond to requests for local law enforcement support. Following a major or catastrophic event,
assess the situation and identify resources, personnel and types of assistance required for
applicable operations. Take the necessary actions to assure support agencies' activation.
All other agencies will coordinate with ESF 16 when requesting emergency support or disaster
assistance. In the event of priority conflicts, this ESF will work with the EOC Incident
Commander to resolve the situation.
ResDonsibilities:
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a) Coordination of support agencies in directing law enforcement support and resources.
Coordination of other relevant agencies for traffic control (traffic signals, signs) at locations
where they are needed for navigation within and around the affected areas.
b) The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the traffic flow in the County,
Refer to Standard Operating Procedure - Monroe County Sheriffs Office, Subsection B, Part
5 IV - overall responsibilities/traffic control.
c) Maintain law enforcement and security in evacuated areas in the aftermath of a disaster.
Assist in search and rescue operations and provide traffic control in impacted areas. Provide
for adequate protection prior to re-population of a community, and patrol areas to minimize
criminal activities and enforce local curfews as necessary. Provide adequate escort for
deliveries of supplies, equipment and VIPs into the affected area(s).
d) In the event of an incident, emergency or disaster, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office will
assign personnel to the Monroe County EOC, It is the coordinator's responsibility to notify
all ESF primary and support agencies of an incident and provide them with the time and
location. Review developing situations, prioritize and develop plans to mitigate incidents and
concerns. These plans will be then forwarded to the Planning and Operations Section,
e) The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing security at all shelter
facilities. These shelters are pre-designated. Post impact, feeding, mass care and storage sites
will be secured by law enforcement on a case-by-case basis, depending on priorities. Life
safety concerns will be addressed prior to property issues.
f) The obtainable resources of this ESF may be defined as the personnel, equipment, and supply
resources obtainable from related agencies and local governments, public and private
organizations. A list of available resources and inventory is located within each department's
headquarters.
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Responsibilities (continued):
g) Pre-staging sites for Law Enforcement will be coordinated by the primary agencies in
cooperation of adjacent counties, Post impact staging areas may include any number of pre-
determined, designed critical facility staging areas. These would be determined according to
impacted area(s).
h) Procedures for information and intelligence gathering from the community post-impact will
be established to identify ongoing issues, problems, concerns, and threats through the
assistance of the following agencies:
Monroe County Fire / Rescue
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Monroe County Public Works
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ESF # 17 - ANIMAL PROTECTION
Primary Ae:encv:
Monroe County Public Works (Animal Control) (MCAC)
Support Ae:encies
Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
Monroe County Humane Society (MCHS)
Purpose:
Coordination of needed resources for veterinary needs and care of pets and wild animals affected
by the emergency event. Organization of emergency relief assistance between local, state and
federal entities for support of this function.
Scope:
Identify and meet the veterinary and care needs of animals in the aftermath of a major or
catastrophic event. Maintain status of veterinary and hospital service capabilities. Organize the
appropriate personnel and identify equipment and resources needs. Animal capture and return to
owners (whenever feasible) and collection and disposal of dead animals.
Situation:
Any type of disaster may significantly affect the local animal population. Veterinary clinics,
pastures, kennels and other facilities that house animals may be severely damaged or destroyed.
Remaining open facilities (unaffected by the event or minimally affected), will be overwhelmed
by demands for services,
Concept of Operations:
Monitor and respond to all animal care and veterinary activities being performed in conjunction
with emergency operations. Determine the degree of support required from local, state and
federal resources. Begin mobilization of personnel and resources, and prepare for activation.
Responsibilities:
Coordination of administration in guidance and integration of animal care and veterinary
support. Formulation of animals' evacuation from the affected area (whenever possible) and the
activation and deployment of resources of animal and veterinary personnel, supplies and
equipment.
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3.0 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS (continued)
3.3 Mutual Aid
3.3.1 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 and applicable (participating) agencies may be
referenced in the MCEM/MOU manual, located in the office of
Emergency Management and the primary Emergency Operations Center),
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3.3.2 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,
3.3.3 Monroe County has established mutual aid agreements with the county's
four municipalities, as well as Dade, Broward and Collier counties.
3.4 Federal and State Disaster Assistance
3.4.1 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.
3.4,2 The State of Florida provides assistance when resources of the affected
county and its municipalities have been exhausted. Requests for and
deployment of resources are approved and coordinated by the State
Emergency Response Team (SERT). In some cases, a SERT liaison may
be deployed to the affected county for situation assessment, technical
assistance and resource coordination requests to the State EOC,
3.4.3 Through the State Wide 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 SER T,
3.4.4 RIATs are deployed to assist in the damage assessment of the affected
area(s), After coordinating with local officials, an assessment of
transportation, communications and utility systems will be completed to
determine required resources.
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3.4 Federal and State Disaster Assistance (continued):
3.4.5 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.
3.5 Disaster Field Offices
The Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) will establish a temporary Disaster Field
Office (DFO) within the affected area. Staffwill be comprised of personnel from
federal agencies assigned emergency functions. Training for DFO personnel will
be provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and will consist of
the assistance application process and specific information on each of the three
programs, which will be offered.
3.6 Communications
3.6.1 The Monroe County 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). The three
primary PSAPs are located in Stock Island, Marathon and Plantation Key.
3.6.2 These primary PSAPs control the transfer of911 calls to the County's two
(2) secondary PSAPs, which are the City of Key West and the gated
Community of Ocean Reef. All primary and secondary PSAPs are manned
by emergency personnel 24 hours per day.
3.6.3 The Monroe County Sheriffs Department utilizes VHF communications
and has repeaters located within all three (3) Sheriffs Department
Districts. County-wide, Sheriff Department communications are handled
over three (3) remote VHF base stations, located at each Sheriffs
Dispatch Center.
3.6.4 Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management,
Fire Marshall and Public Safety entities utilize an UHF multiple repeater
system, which is county-wide.
3.6,5 There are multiple phone services available throughout Monroe County
including the primary local provider BellSouth and numerous wireless
telephone providers.
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3.6 Communications (continued)
3,6.6 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, SWP and the Florida Power and
Light Emergency operations facility. Additionally, the LGR state radio
system is used for a backup communications system. Public notification is
also provided by a siren system within the warning area.
3.6.7 Additional Communication Systems utilized in the County are: Local
Government Radio, Amateur Radio (both RACES and ARES groups),
Mobile Radio Command Vehicle, Mobile Antenna and Repeater Vehicle,
Commercial Paging Systems, Wireless Phone Systems, NOAA Weather,
State E-Satcom System, Satellite Telephone Equipment and Marine Radio,
3.6,8 Monroe County has in place an Emergency Alert System (EAS) for public
information (currently being upgraded).
3.6.9 Monroe County Emergency Management, under the direction of the
Public Safety Division, is responsible for the personnel and officials
notification lists, including SEOC/FDEM. Notifications are based on the
event status, county policy and required response.
3.6.10 Monroe County Sheriffs Department and the Public Safety Division will
manage response; public information and rumor control, including
provisions for non-English speaking and the hearing impaired population.
3.6.11 Primary and back-up warning systems for Monroe County's 3 Primary
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 prior
to the anticipated arrival of tropical storm conditions. Advance
warning is provided to Monroe County's departments, agencies and
municipalities as far in advance as possible in order to allow them
to consult and activate their Emergency Planning Guides and to
prepare both internally and in support of the MC EOC.
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3.6 Communications (continued)
b) Where the issuance of a warning in not expeditious or feasible and
an event demands immediate response(s), MCEM utilizes landlines
(telephones), radios, or fax, Further immediate dissemination of
information to the public is available from the EOC via the
Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) to alert the general population
by radio.
c) Monroe County apprises and notifies the State EOC of all of its
emergency events and situations through conference calls via the
E-SA TCOM system and the Turkey Point Hot-Ring-Down system
as well, if needed.
d) Upon activation of the Primary EOC, each ESF representative is
issued an EOC Reference book which includes Chapter 252
language, Mission Statement, forms and tables, tracking map,
Primary and Secondary EOC information, Command Structure and
EOC Staff responsibilities as well as each agency's telephone
numbers.
Further notification capabilities are as follows:
e) 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.
f) 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.
g) 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,
h) 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.
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3.7 Search and Rescue
3,7.1 The location and rescue of persons who are disabled, isolated or trapped as
a result of an emergency event, will be the responsibility of Monroe
County Fire/Rescue responders. The responsible parties will coordinate
the provision of personnel, equipment and other necessary resources to aid
local search and rescue operations. Close working alliance will be
established with appropriate counterparts to provide the necessary
equipment, personnel, medical treatment and the necessary transportation
for the injured and the rescued, to appropriate medical facilities.
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3.7,2 The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Fire/Rescue personnel will be
activated by radio and radio pager. The event will be controlled via unified
command system. The U.S. Coast Guard will control and conduct both
large and small offshore search and rescue activities, assessing and
accessing county resources as necessary. Participants in the Monroe
County Offshore Rescue Partnership, a compendium of offshore
capabilities, will be notified and activated. Large scale search and rescue
on land operations will require activation of the county EOC. All
functions, departments, and resources will be requested through Region 7
of the Florida Fire Chiefs Disaster Response Plan and ultimately through
the State DEM if necessary. ICS will be a required part of command and
control.
3.7.3 Rescue squads of varying numbers, capabilities, and equipment are
organized within each of the 12 fire/rescue county entities. County and
department instructors and state and private resources provide the
appropriate training,
3.7.4 Search and Rescue operations will be organized and staged in a central
station in each of the areas of coverage of the 13 fire/rescue entities.
Apparatus available for use in the Search and Rescue operations will be
consistent with ESF #4 (refer to the below listing).
3.7.5 In departments which are listed as volunteer it is difficult to predict how
many members will be available to respond:
Key West Fire/Rescue (paid)
Location: 3 stations, K,W, City
60 personnel
Stock Island Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: 1 station, MM 5
8 personnel
Big Coppitt Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: 1 station, MM 13
22 personnel
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SugarloafVol. Fire/Rescue
Location: 1 station, MM 18
Big Pine Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: 1 station, MM30
Marathon Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: 2 stations, MM 48 & MM 52
Conch Key Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: 1 station, MM 63
Layton Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: I station, MM 69
Islamorada Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: I station, MM 80
Tavernier Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: 1 station, MM 89
Key Largo Vol. Fire/Rescue
Location: 2 stations, MM 99 & MM 106
Ocean Reef Public Safety (paid)
Location: I station, SR 905 North
Monroe County Fire Marshal
(Command/Operations)
Marathon, MM 50
15 personnel
20 personnel
35 personnel
12 personnel
10 personnel
25 personnel
25 personnel
55 personnel
40 personnel
3 personnel
3.7.6 Medical Facilities to be utilized if necessary are:
Lower Florida Keys Health Systems
5900 Junior College Rd.
Key West, FL 33040
Fishermen's Hospital
3301 Overseas Highway, MM 48
Marathon, FL 33050
Mariners Hospital
50 High Point Road, MM 88,5
Plantation Key, FL 33070
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3.7 Search and Rescue (continued)
3,7.7 The Accountability and Safety Officer is responsible for each
incident/event in conjunction with standard operating procedures and the
Incident Command System.
3.8 Preparedness
3.8.1 Monroe County Emergency Management formalizes and maintains the
majority of applicable emergency plans and standard operating
procedures. Additionally, DEM maintains various supportive documents
applicable to diverse county agencies and departments for their utilization.
Refer to Annex A for document listings.
3.8.2 The Department of Emergency Management conducts annual training for
all relevant agencies and personnel which includes, but is not limited to
EOC operations, departmental and personnel preparedness.
3.8.3 Review of departmental plans and procedures are being conducted
annually. Agencies who have emergency support functions will provide
Department of Emergency Management with their operation procedures
and applicable revisions.
3.9 Plan Activation
In the event of a major or catastrophic emergency event, the Mayor may declare a
local state of emergency. This declaration will immediately activate all portions of
this plan, 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.
3.10 Strategic Plan
Monroe County Emergency Management has developed a five-year strategic plan
based on a self-assessment of its capabilities. Strategies with measurable
milestones to identify and correct deficiencies are outlined in the strategic plan
and will be reviewed annually to include new trends and initiatives related to
Monroe County,
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3,11 Evacuation
3.11.1 Given the geographical makeup of the Florida Keys, and its unique
transportation system, consisting of one inadequate highway (US I) as the
only evacuation route out of the county, it is essential for the county to
maintain updated plans and procedures. Plans and procedure specify
actions to be taken regarding coordination of the in/out evacuation
process, and can be referenced in the "Monroe County Hurricane
Evacuation Plan 1997."
3 .11.2 Monroe County has been divided into seven 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 - all of Key West, north to Shark Key Bridge
Zone 2 - Shark Key Bridge to the Seven Mile Bridge
Zone 3 - Seven Mile Bridge to Long Key Bridge
Zone 4 - Long Key Bridge to Whale Harbor Bridge
Zone 5 - Whale Harbor Bridge to Mile Marker 94
Zone 6 - Mile Marker 94 to Ocean Reef
Zone 7 - Ocean Reef to the Mainland
3.11.3 Based on data collected from previous tropical systems, a base clearance
time of 24 hours is used. Actual clearance time will vary from a minimum
of 12 hours to a maximum of30 plus hours.
3.12 Sheltering
3.12.1 Shelter operations are conducted to protect the lives and health of the
residents and visitors of Monroe County. Upon notification by the Incident
Commander at the EOC, The Salvation Army 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 the Monroe County Emergency Medical Services
to meet the basic needs of those individuals that exceed the level of care
provided by The Salvation Army.
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3.12 Shelterin2 (continued)
3.12.2 Monroe County Shelters are as follows:
OLD CITY HALL: 510 Greene Street, Key West
CITY HALL: 525 Angels Street, Key West
CITY HALL ANNEX: 604 Simonton Street, Key West
HARVEY GOVERNMENT CENTER: 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West
GL YNN ARCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1302 White Street, Key
West
SUGARLOAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Crane Blvd" MM19,
STANLEY SWITLIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: USl Gulfside,
MM48.5.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS BUILDING (DA V): US I
Gulfside, MM51.
ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: USl Gulfside, Islamorada, MM83,5.
PLANTATION KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: USl Gulfside, MM90.
CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL: US 1 Oceanside, Key Largo, MM90.
KEY LARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: USl Oceanside, Key Largo,
MMI05.
ST. JUSTIN CATHOLIC CHURCH: USl Gulfside, Key Largo,
MMI05.5.
Monroe County residents seeking public shelter in Dade County should
take the Florida turnpike Extension from Florida City to FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (Fill) at the US 41/SW 8th Street Exit
(MM25X). This is the officially designated location to provide shelter for
Monroe County residents. Evacuees are instructed not to report to other
Dade County shelters unless they know ahead of time that they are open.
3.12.3 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. Limited mental health crisis counseling is provided by the
Monroe County Department of Health.
3,12.4 One of the criteria for hurricane evacuation shelter selection used by the
American Red Cross states that all hurricane evacuation shelters will be
outside inundation zones.
(For additional information regarding acceptable ARC shelter analysis,
refer to American Red Cross letter of 5/8/97, referencing shelter studies
conducted in Monroe County.)
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3.12 Shelterin2 (continued)
3.12,5 The American Red Cross identified 3 potentially acceptable hurricane
evacuation sites, out of 13, as being above SLOSH IV storm inundation:
Key Largo Elementary School- MM 105,0
This facility's gymnasium will be considered for post-storm use if
structurally sound after a hurricane event.
Coral Shores High School- MM 90,0
This facility will considered for post-storm use if structurally sound after a
hurricane event.
Monroe County Court House - 500 Whitehead St., Key West
This facility is surrounded by Category IV surge inundation, and is prone
to severe isolation during such events.
3.12.6 Out-of-Countv Sheltering
Miami-Dade County will serve, at pre-designated locations, as a host
county for Monroe County evacuees. At this time, FlU's South Campus is
Monroe County's Designated Out-Of-County Shelter. Additional
locations are being considered by the American Red Cross and the South
Florida Regional Planning Council.
3.13 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 do so at
their own risk. Shelter rules will apply to all Refuges. Specifically, pets are
excluded from a Refuge, as are non-prescription drugs, weapons and alcoholic
beverages. Due to limited space (9 sq.ft, per person), personal belongings brought
into the Refuge must be prioritized and minimal (refer to Monroe County
Hurricane Preparedness, Evacuation, Shelter and Refuge of Last Resort Plan).
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,
3.14 Mass Care
3.14.1 The Salvation Army and The American Red Cross are the primary
agencies responsible for providing general mass care (sheltering, first aid,
feeding areas) as part of a wide disaster relief program enacted by the U.S.
Congress and through the individual agreements with and between The
Salvation Army and The American Red Cross and Monroe County.
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3.14 Mass Care (continued)
3.14.2 The primary agencies are responsible for the establishment of mass
feeding operations, To supplement their resources other support agencies
will be activated.
3.15 Animal Protection
Monroe County Animal Control is the agency in charge of animal care and animal
protection, 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.
3.16 Special Needs
3,16.1 It is the intention of Monroe County, to the best of its ability, to provide
for the safety of the elderly and handicapped whose safety is not provided
for through affiliation with another organization,
3,16.2 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.
3,16.3 In a category 3 or greater storm, provide medical transport to out of county
hospitals. In a category 2 or smaller storm, evacuate and shelter those
persons who have registered with Social Services, utilizing shelters within
Monroe County (refer to "Monroe County Emergency Medical Services
Hurricane Plan 1996").
3.17 Response
3.17,1 When Monroe County Emergency Management receives notification of a
threat or emergency event, each county agency with emergency support
function responsibility will begin mobilization in accordance with the
below specified scenarios:
Level I - This is typically a "Monitoring" phase. Notification will be made
to those agencies and ESFs who would need to take action as part of their
everyday responsibilities.
Level II - This is limited agency activation. All primary ESFs are notified.
Emergency Management personnel and the necessary agencies will staff
the MCEOC.
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3.17 Response (continued):
3.17.1 (continued)
Level III - Full-scale activation of the MCEOC with 24 hour a day
staffing.
Level IV - Full activation of all ESFs with 24 hour a day staffing of the
MCEOC and all relevant facilities.
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.
3.17,2 Monroe County utilizes the Integrated Emergency Management System in
its EOe. The "Incident Management System" (IMS) is the basis for all
emergency operations. It is an all risk system, which is based on
applications and techniques, tested over the years in emergency situations.
The system may be used in part or completely, depending on the event
magnitude. Additionally, the ESFs have been incorporated into the system
to allow smooth coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center
and federal agencies.
3.17.3 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 will participate in the development of the evacuation schedule
and will approve closure times for all schools prior to the issuance of an
evacuation order. The designated schools' principals are the shelter
managers and will coordinate with Monroe County Emergency
Management shelter activities.
Consideration will be given to specific time designation when asking
businesses located within the evacuation area to close and evacuate their
personnel. This time will be subsequent to the issuance of a general
evacuation order and prior to landfall of tropical storm force winds.
3,17.4 DRC, RIAT Participation
The corporate resources of the response agencies within this emergency
response function will be employed to conduct an Initial Damage
Assessment (IDA) or Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) in the
aftermath of an incident or disaster. The Monroe County Public Works
Department, as the primary agency, is responsible for the overall
operation,
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3.18 Reentry
3,18.1 A strict ban and control approach will be implemented in the aftermath of
a major emergency event. Reentry into Monroe County's evacuated areas
will be restricted until satisfactory levels of services and infrastructure are
available to support the returning population,
3.18.2 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 completed
e.g., damage assessment, debris removal, utilities restoration, etc.
3.18.3 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 and other applicable municipalities will respond in
their capacity. Private sectors and other government bodies will not be
permitted to reenter the affected areas until the initial assessments and
actions are completed,
3.18.4 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),
3.18.5 Reentry into the affected area is the responsibility ofESF #16 and will be
limited to emergency personnel, and other authorized individuals, until the
County government determines that there are no threats to public safety.
3.19 Recovery
3.19,1 Monroe County Emergency Management is responsible for the
coordination of short-term recovery efforts within the county. In the event
of a declared incident or disaster requiring the establishment of a DFO, the
Emergency Recovery Coordinator or hislher designee will provide a
liaison between the County and its Municipalities and the State and
Federal DFO representatives. The liaison between the State Division of
Emergency Management Recovery Staff and Monroe County EM is the
Area 7 Coordinator.
Immediate Recovery - from event impact up to 72 hours. During this time
frame, the primary objectives are directly related to life and safety issues
such as search and rescue, hazard identification, etc. Coordination between
RRTs and RAITs will be handled from the Emergency Operations Center
in coordination with county agencies and personnel.
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3,19,1 (continued)
Intermediate Recovery - from 72 hours post event to approximately three
(3) weeks, depending on the event magnitude. During this time frame, the
objectives are geared towards issues of continued food and water, debris
removal, temporary housing, implementing DFO, DRC operations, etc.
Long Term Recovery - from approximately three (3) weeks forward.
During this time frame, the objectives shift to rebuilding economic
stability, reconstruction, etc.
3.19,2 After county personnel conduct an initial damage assessment, a report is
generated and forwarded to the State EOC. At that point, a joint state and
local preliminary damage assessment is scheduled, and may include the
Federal Emergency Management Agency. This joint assessment validates
the initial assessment and is the basis used for a Presidential Disaster
Declaration request.
a) When preliminary damage assessments have delineated the areas
and extent of damage, ESF 5 will establish locations for Disaster
Recovery Centers (DRCs). The number and composition of
county, state, and federal agencies appropriate for each DRC will
be determined, and ESF 5 will coordinate with all appropriate
ESFs to ensure resources are available at all DRCs to support
operations, ESF 2 will establish communications for all DRC
sites, ESF 14 will notify the public, using press releases and local
radio stations, of the locations of the DRCs and the assistance
available,
b) Monroe County maintains a list of critical facilities which includes
sites appropriate for DRCs, landing zones for Rapid Impact
Assessment Teams (RIATs), staging areas, and sites appropriate
for other types of coordinated assistance.
3.19.3 Public Assistance Activities
a) A Presidential Disaster Declaration initiates a process, which
begins with applicants filing a Notice of Interest (NO I) at an
applicants briefing, which is publicized through the media and the
EOC,
b) Damage Survey Reports (DSRs) are prepared which will specify
the scope of repair or replacement of damaged facilities, followed
by approval of funds. Reimbursement of 75% federal and
12,5/12.5 % state and local funds is then processed.
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c) The State serves as the grantee with applicants as the sub-grantees,
under the Federal Disaster Assistance program, with
reimbursements distributed through the Department of Community
Affairs.
d) Documentation, records keeping, inspections and final close-outs
are managed by the Florida DEM and Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
e) Non-presidential or agency declarations can provide partial
disaster assistance through the Department of Agriculture, the
NRCS, and other various federal agencies.
t) The Governor or the Legislature may authorize other assistance to
local governments, based upon a declared emergency.
3.19.4 Individual Assistance Activities
a) Following a Presidential Declaration, authorizing Individual
Assistance, an Individual Assistance Officer will coordinate, with a
federal counterpart, all related individual assistance programs as
defined in the state and federal administrative regulations.
b) Applications for Individual Assistance are made through the
National Teleregistration Program or at the designated Disaster
Recovery Center(s) (DRCs),
c) Community Outreach Representatives, Florida DEM and FEMA
personnel operating out of Disaster Recovery Centers will visit
impacted areas and informing victims of available assistance.
d) Disasters that do not warrant a request for Individual Assistance as
part of a Presidential Disaster Declaration may meet criteria for
various other assistance, such as SBA Disaster Loans.
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3.19.5 Emergencv/Disaster Support Activities other than Public Assistance or
Individual Assistance
Emergency assistance can be provided through such programs as the
Hurricane Andrew Trust Fund. Other programs that can provide assistance
to housing needs resolutions are available through the DCA. The
following list includes the various programs, which are coordinated by the
State Hazard Mitigation Officer:
· Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
· Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
· Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
· Low-income Emergency Home Repair Program (LEHEAP)
· Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
· State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (SHIP)
3.19.6 Monroe County Emergency Management has established a number of
public information and education programs regarding the recovery efforts
and available assistance.
Through the designated MC Public Information Officer, efforts to educate
the public as to the current status of the recovery effort and available
assistance will be comprised of information releases, such as:
· The types and locations of emergency assistance available, the
personnel contacts, telephone numbers, location(s), and the hours of
operation ofthe various services, e.g., Disaster Recovery Centers,
Small Business Administration, Rumor Control, missing persons
information, etc,;
· The State of Florida Department of Health mental and physical
health services such as crisis counseling, medical and physical "health
notices," e,g" boil water orders;
· Monroe County Sheriffs Office notifications of current restricted
areas, curfew orders, travel restrictions, etc.;
· Local church organizations, the Salvation Army, and the American
Red Cross will provide information regarding their respective
locations and contact numbers for such services as food disbursement
(mobile canteens), voucher distribution centers, counseling services,
shelter status, etc.;
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3.19,6 (continued)
. The Monroe County utility companies-the Florida Keys Electric
Cooperative and the City Electric System-and the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority will provide information regarding the current
status of their respective services, as well as the estimated times of
power or water supply restoration.
3.19.7 Procedures for providing local assistance to the State and Federal
Government relative to the implementation of DCAs, RIAT teams, staging
areas, and other sites for coordinated assistance may be found within the
appendix regarding Critical Facilities.
3.19,8 Monroe County has established sites, strategically located throughout the
County, which may serve as Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). Each
DRC will be set up with resources that parallel those at the EOC. A list of
special populations is maintained by the Monroe County Social Services
Department. Each DRC Administrator will act as liaison with the EOC
regarding all issues related to the individual Disaster Recovery Center
(DRC) operations.
3,19.9 The local resources that may provide information and referral in the
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) are:
Monroe County Emergency Management
Volunteer County Employees
Monroe County Health Department
American Red Cross
Persons with Special Needs Centers
Salvation Army
RACES
3,19.10 The American Red Cross is chartered by law to provide peacetime
disaster relief for post-disaster Mass Care (see ESF 6),
Monroe County maintains a Critical Facilities List. This list is updated
annually by Monroe County Emergency Management. ESF 5 consults
this list to determine locations appropriate for establishment of a Disaster
Recovery Center (DRC). After the event, several potential sites are
chosen for a DRC, and ESF 5 designates a team (normally comprised of
county, state, and federal representatives) to do an on-site analysis for
damages and suitability for a DRC.
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3.19.10 (continued)
ESF 2 establishes communications to the site(s) once it is chosen. ESF
16 provides security for all DRCs. Monroe County Social Services
maintains a county-wide list of special populations, ESFs 8, 11, and 15
work with ESF 5 to identify and provide outreach to the special
populations identified in the geographic areas of damage,
3.19.12 When it becomes apparent that resources such as food and water and
other emergency supplies need to be distributed from a centralized or
several centralized locations (based on the areas of damage) ESFs 5, 7,
and 15 use the Critical Facilities List and local geographic knowledge to
establish feeding and distribution sites. The extent of resources needed is
determined and allocated to each site. When the sites have been chosen,
ESF 2 provides communications to the sites, and ESF 14 notifies the
public.
3,19.13 Housing in the Florida Keys, Monroe County, is a serious ongoing issue,
whether it be temporary housing or affordable housing or housing of any
kind. Monroe County's Growth Management Office states that as ofthe
fall of 1998 only 1,116 dwelling units are available in the entirety of
Monroe County; most of those are located in the new Poinciana Housing
area of Key West. Monroe County Emergency Management has
identified geographically suitable sites for large-scale temporary housing
operations, such as tent cities or temporary mobile home parks, (Refer to
the list of State Parks and Campgrounds.) The decision to establish
large-scale temporary housing sites will be made by the County
Administrator, in consultation with the BOCC, should the need arise.
The American Red Cross provides temporary/emergency housing for a
limited period of time after an event. Disaster victims in need of
temporary/emergency housing are placed in a local hotel for a maximum
of seven days by the American Red Cross,
3.20 Mitigation
3.20,1 Monroe County has a number of responsibilities involving the
development and implementation of local Emergency Management
Programs. Inherent in these efforts are initiatives which are intended to
avoid, reduce and mitigate the effects of the recognized hazards to which
the County is recognized as being vulnerable to.
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All County and Municipal Governmental Departments and
agencies are responsible for the development of the necessary
plans with which they will perform such functions as may be
required to effectively cope with and recover from, any natural
disaster affecting their respective areas ofresponsibility(s).
Primary, with reference to the coordination of Hazard Mitigation
activities within Monroe County, are the Department of
Emergency Management and the Growth Management Division
(Building Department),
Monroe County, in a proactive mitigation role, through the
implementation of Monroe County Ordinances and Resolutions,
has led the State of Florida in the application of stringent building
code requirements designed to mitigate the effects of that severe
weather hazard which the county is recognized as being the most
vulnerable to, the tropical cyclone.
d)
Other Monroe County implemented programs include the State
DEM-initiated Shelter Retrofit program.
e)
Mitigation activities in post-disaster situations will be handled
through the Growth management Division and the Department of
Emergency Management,
3,20,2 When emergencies or disasters occur in which municipalities within the
county deplete their available resources, Monroe County, through its
participation as signatory in the State Mutual Aid Agreement For
Catastrophic Disaster, will render assistance to the best of its ability.
a) Monroe County and all of its Municipalities are participating
members of the State Mutual Aid Pact. The comprehensive list of
county, municipal, and organizational agreements for post disaster
assistance is too lengthy to address in this document. The Monroe
County Office of Emergency Management maintains a list of
participants.
b) When, after an immediate post-event assessment, it is evident that
the scope of the event supercedes the county's capabilities to meet
its needs relative to the incident (disaster), the county is required,
through the Division of Emergency Management (DEM), to
request assistance from the Governor. The Governor may then
issue an Executive Order thereby mobilizing such State resources
and assistance as may be necessary.
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3.20.3 Should the disaster resource needs of both the state and county
governments exceed their capabilities, and coordination with the Federal
Government becomes necessary in support of local disaster operations, the
Governor may then request that the President of the United States declare
the event a major disaster.
Monroe county also participates fully in the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). Refer to the NFIP Community Status Report,
3.20.4 Continuity of government is assured through the preservation and
protection of vital government records from the threat of natural and man-
made hazards, In order to promote normal procedures following a
disaster it is the responsibility of each element of government to safeguard
these records. Constitutional officers are responsible for the preservation
and restoration of their respective records.
a) The Clerk of the Court is responsible for all official records of the
County, including those records necessary for operation during
emergency events.
b) As a significant amount of day to day government functions,
management of emergency operations, and protection of the
citizens of Monroe County are routinely performed through the use
of computer software, essential records are periodically backed up,
copied to disks, and/or printed as paper hard copy documents on a
regular basis,
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3.20.5 Other specific strategies incorporated into the mitigation efforts of Monroe
County are evidenced by the following County-initiated codes and
resolutions:
. Hurricane Shutter Requirements: Monroe County Ordinance 004-
1990, effective 3/22/90, mandates the use of hurricane shutters on
all new construction and substantial improvements to all structures
(except RVs and Mobile Homes);
. Special Structure Requirements: Monroe County Resolution 236-
1994, adopted 7/21/94, requires all Florida Keys Community
College buildings be constructed to withstand a Category 5
hurricane;
. Monroe County Resolution 121-1995, adopted 3/15/95, requires
that all new, habitable buildings of 2,000 square feet or more
(constructed for use by Monroe County) be constructed to
withstand a Category 5 hurricane. This translates to the use of a
170-mph "fastest mile" wind speed, pursuant to ASCE standard
#7;
. Design Wind Speed: The Florida Coastal Barrier Act (FS 161.55)
mandates that all major structures in the Florida Keys be designed
using a 115-mph fastest mile wind speed as the design criteria for
all wind load calculations related to all major structures in Monroe
County .
3.20.6 With the goal of developing a Local Mitigation Plan, Monroe County and
the incorporated political entities therein, has contracted, with the State of
Florida, for the development and pre-identification and prioritization of
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Projects, ultimately to become a part of
the statewide Hazard Mitigation Strategy. This strategy will provide a
compilation of hazard mitigation planning projects and programs from a
range of preexisting resources such as the local Comprehensive Land use
Plan, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and other related
codes and ordinances.
a) In order to develop a unified LMS Plan, Monroe County has developed a working group.
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3 .20.6 (continued)
b) The Monroe County LMS Working Group is established pursuant
to authorization by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC). It is through this working group, via the
utilization of Interlocal Agreements with the incorporated areas of
the Village of Islamorada, City of Layton, City of Key Colony, and
the City of Key West, and Monroe County, that the necessary tasks
will be formulated which will allow the development of the
strategies on guiding principles, hazard identification and
vulnerability assessment and mitigation initiatives. The LMS
working group, representing a diversity of interests capable of
identifying the specialized needs of Monroe County, has pre-
identified the appropriate vulnerabilities and, through this, shall
develop, through further meetings, the appropriate mitigation
initiatives. Monroe County acts as a facilitator with each
municipality in this plan's development.
3.20.7 Monroe County is identified as the most vulnerable area in the United
States to the effects of the tropical cyclone. Each municipality has
identified those areas repeatedly affected by severe weather events, and
through scrutiny of building code deficiencies, sought to eliminate these
vulnerabilities.
Specifically, as most of Monroe County's population will be impacted by
hurricane storm surges, the Category 5 worse case storm surge for any
given area would flood all areas. Only one small area in the City of Key
West and several coral ridges on Key Largo would be exempt from total
flooding should those areas be impacted.
Commensurate with the acknowledged vulnerability of Monroe County to
the effects of tropical storm surge and winds, is the aforementioned
problem of evacuation utilizing the only route out of the Keys, US 1, "the
Overseas Highway." The deficiency recognized herein is the limitation,
due to the current two-lane (one northbound, one southbound) highway
configuration, of traffic volume out of the county during times of
evacuation.
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3.20.8 Hazard mitigation funds will be used in accordance with the Monroe
County master plan and the priorities established therein.
a) The work products resulting from the efforts of the LMS working
group, and the subsequent evaluation of the collective and
prioritized vulnerability assessment(s), while mutually
interdependent, will determine the resulting local mitigation
strategy and initiatives. Prioritization of these initiatives may
determine the success of the mitigation application with regard to
the attention gained from the Department of Community Affairs
and the appropriate funding source(s).
b) Both 404 and 406 Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
Funding Programs are project specific.
c) Compliance with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP),
as authorized by Section 404 of the Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, to be regarded as a "pre-disaster
funding source," requires a different set of conformance requisites
than Section 406. The FEMA Infrastructure Assistance Program, to
be identified as a "post-disaster funding source." There is, within
these programs, a set of established procedures required to
maintain particular cost/benefit ratio standards. The alternative to
application to specifically Section 404 or 406 is the "Enabling
Act," which would allow the consideration of funding additional
measures not required by applicable codes and standards, that will
enhance a facility's ability to resist similar damage in future
events.
d) The Monroe County Growth Management Department will
carefully review each Hazard Mitigation proposal and appropriate
funding source(s).
3.20.9 Monroe County post-disaster development plans will fall within the
guidelines of the existing and pro-active code requirements. Among these
requirements are mitigation-directed hurricane shutter requirements,
special structure requirements and a design wind speed criteria. See: MC
Ordinance 004-1990; MC Resolution 236-1994; MC Resolution 121-1995
and Florida Coastal Barrier (FS 161.55).
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3.21 Emergency Coordination
3.21.1 Information
The delivery of information to the affected population regarding potability
of water, relief assistance, return to evacuated areas, etc., is essential to
assure that resources and services reach those who need them. Therefore,
it is important that this type of information is funneled through a central
point, before multiple organizations or governments release any potential
misinformation. All emergency information announcements from all
agencies will be made through the Monroe COUIity EOC.
3.21.2 Ordinances
Regulatory controls will, most likely, be necessary to protect the health
and safety, and to limit activities which would otherwise be permissible
(i.e., curfews, sales of particular items, control of vendors' pricing of
essential merchandise, etc.) Specific ordinances will be required to
accomplish these objectives to further circumscribe and support the
Governor's executive orders regarding these concerns.
3.21.3 Prohibition
In the aftermath of a major emergency, many areas will be devasted and
unprotected. Many high priority emergency operations will be performed
during the relief phase of emergency response. Strong control over access,
ingress, and egress to the affected area will be implemented, in order to
confine the security risk to the affected locations, and to minimize the
impact on response operations by reducing road traffic.
A very stem prohibition and control policy will be implemented in the
immediate aftermath of a major emergency event, and will be maintained
until adequate levels of services and infrastructure are obtainable to
support the returning population.
3.22 Support Facilities
3.22.1 There are 4 airfields within Monroe County that would enable aircraft
landings, and 5 military facilities, 2 of which would be able to assist in
landing efforts. The county has 1 special care facility and 4 nursing
homes. There are 16 designated staging areas in the county.
3.22.2 Refer to the "Monroe County Critical Facilities Inventory" manual for
detailed information.
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3.23 Infrastructure
3.23.1 State Division of Emergency Management representatives will provide
detailed instructions regarding the requirements and responsibilities of
being an eligible applicant. Upon completion of this applicant session each
potential applicant will submit a Notice of Interest (NO I) which is then
sent to the State capitol for review and approval. Upon its approval, an
applicant number will be assigned and the application will be returned.
3.23.2 At a pre-designated time, the eligible applicants will be reassembled and
asked to sign a contractual agreement, which outlines the performance
requirements. Upon completion of the contract signing the responsibilities
of the EOC terminate relative to the individual grants.
a) The Monroe County Grants Management Department handles all
insurance coordination procedures.
b) All administrative procedures are coordinated, processed and
regulated by and through the Monroe County Office of
Management and Budget in conjunction with the Monroe County
Grants Department.
c) The Monroe County Grants Manager in conjunction with the
Monroe County OMB coordinates the development of support
staff.
d) Procedures for employing temporary staff are found within the Me
Employment Guidelines Procedures and are initiated by the Grants
Manager, Division Director or County Administrator.
e) Building inspectors utilization procedures may be found within
DEM and FEMA Survey/Reporting Procedures. Such certification
or damage substantiality is performed by State/FEMA-appointed
and authorized engineers.
f) Collections of information for the preparations of Damage Survey
Reports are ajoint effort ofMC Emergency Management and the
MC Growth Management.
4.0 DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
4.1 Organization for preliminary damage and impact assessment will be made in
preparations of the appropriate teams to enter the affected area(s) as quickly as
possible.
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4.0 Damae:e Assessment (continued)
4.2 Impact assessment teams will be deployed into the affected area(s) to assess
damage to critical facilities and services. Damage assessment teams will be
deployed into the affected area( s) to assess damages to residential dwellings,
public facilities and businesses to validate and support a request for a presidential
disaster declaration.
4.3 The damage assessment process starts with an initial damage assessment
performed by Monroe County agencies in cooperation with other organizations
and resources within the county, such as the American Red Cross. Only after it
has been determined that the county does not possess the resources, is a support
request sent to the State. The executive determination to request assistance outside
the county is made by the Mayor or the County Administrator.
a) In some cases of a catastrophic disaster, the internal emergency operations
system performs the first damage assessment. If a local disaster
declaration is issued, the Mayor or the County Administrator may submit a
request for assistance to the Governor via the State DEM.
b) If the Governor determines the State will require federal assistance in
dealing with an incident or disaster, a request is submitted to FEMA
Region IV. FEMA, in cooperation with the State DEM, then assembles a
preliminary damage assessment team. The County in conjunction with
both the FEMA and state teams, also assembles a team to provide
direction and logistical support. The tripartite team then verifies the extent
of damage attributed to the incident and submits a recommendation to the
FEMA Regional Director, who, in turn, submits the recommendation to
the FEMA National Director in Washington. The National Director then
prepares a Memorandum of Recommendation for the President, who
makes the Federal Declaration.
4.4 Requests for aerial assessment teams to perform aerial inspection of the affected
County's area(s) will be submitted immediately following hazard conditions
submission. ESF 5 will coordinate with ESF 1, Department of Transportation and
ESF 13, US Coast Guard to request aerial reconnaissance of affected areas.
Aerial reconnaissance will be used for damage assessment when the damaged
area is extensive enough to make it the most viable means for large-scale
observation. Ordinarily a County representative will take part in the aerial
reconnaissance, and will report back to the EOC with details of damaged areas
and any special situations noticed during the flight.
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4.0 Damae:e Assessment (continued)
4.4.1 A windshield, or drive-by, inspection is used to survey a relatively large
area at close range. These inspections will be done by car, TV, airboat,
outboard, or whatever type of ground-based transportation is most
appropriate to the area being assessed. Drive-by assessments will initially
be conducted by county assets and other resources within the county, such
as the American Red Cross. State and Federal assessment teams will be
used once they arrive in the county. ESF 5 will coordinate damage
assessment teams from all sources.
4.4.2 Walk-through assessments are often necessary when the assessment needs
to be very detailed and specific. ESF 5 will coordinate walk-through
assessment teams from county, state, and federal resources as necessary.
4.5 Short term recovery starts with the initial damage assessment. In this phase,
temporary measures are put in place to protect the fabric of society and impose a
community structure which enables the population to assume some sort of
normalcy. The second phase is called long term recovery, and begins with the
first permanent repair to the infrastructure.
4.5.1 The county's Fire / Rescue Teams, and Monroe County Sheriff's Office
are responsible for gathering initial assessment information and reporting
it to ESF 5; this ESF will direct a response by all appropriate agencies
based on the information gathered by the assessment teams.
4.6 Economic injury is first assessed on a regional scale when aerial and windshield
damage assessment teams deploy and report back to ESF 5. A rough assessment
is made regarding structural damage to businesses and residences, as well as
public facilities.
4.6.1 Economic injury is assessed on an individual scale on a case by case basis,
as individuals contact local, state, and federal agencies for assistance. ESF
#5 coordinates with ESF #15 and all state and federal representatives to
document the types of assistance being requested and the number of
people and dollar amounts of assistance that are made available to them.
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4.6.2 Long-term economic injury is assessed and addressed after recovery
operations begin. The MCEOC provides damage assessment information
to the county leadership; this information includes resources needed for
debris clearance; damage to water control facilities; damage to
transportation routes (roads, streets, bridges); damage to public and
private utilities; damage to recreational areas. The county leadership also
looks at the number and types of businesses and residences that have
sustained major damage. In Monroe County, if a home sustains damage
equal to or greater than fifty-percent of its value, it must be rebuilt to
current, more stringent codes.
4.7 Information regarding the severity of the disaster and the public's needs is
obtained during aerial reconnaissance, windshield assessments, and walk-through
assessments. The information is essential for requesting federal assistance and for
allocation of local resources for recovery operations.
4.7.1 ESF 5 is the ESF responsible for gathering, compiling, and disseminating
information received from assessment teams and other local, state, and
federal sources. ESF 5 will disseminate the information in accordance
with its incident action plan.
5.0 REENTRY
5.1 The Monroe County EOC will review information gathered by the assessment
teams and make the determination whether environmental conditions within the
affected area(s) are safe for public access. Reentry will not be permitted without
MCEOe concurrence.
5.2 The prerogative for reentry is the mobilization and dispatch of search and rescue
as well as damage assessment teams into the affected area(s) to locate survivors
and conduct damage assessment.
5.3 The main focus of debris removal will be on major transportation routes clearance
to restore the movement of emergency vehicles, traffic, resources and supplies.
Following the clean up of major routes, debris will then be cleared from
residential and local roadways.
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6.0 SERVICES RESTORATION
6.1 Debris
Debris from construction or demolition of dwellings will be separated and
disposed of properly. Public Works and Engineering is responsible for securing
the necessary environmental waivers and legal clearances for debris removal and
disposal.
6.2 Energy
6.2.1 Restoration of electrical service will commence as soon as routes are free
of debris to allow utility vehicles and crews to enter the affected area(s).
The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative will confer with Florida Power and
Light and City Electric System to determine electric power and fuel
systems' damage, energy supply, and needs assessment and identification
of required resources.
6.2.2 A tie line from the mainland (Florida Power and Light) provides electric
services to Monroe County. Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC)
covers service from the mainland County line to the north end of the 7 -mile
bridge. City Electric System (CES) covers service from the south end of
the 7-mile bridge south, to include the City of Key West.
6.2.3 Florida Keys Electric Cooperative and City Electric System will be
responding to and conducting recovery efforts regarding power shortages
and disruptions in the supply and delivery of electricity, and other forms of
energy and fuels.
6.3 Transportation
6.3.1 The Department of Transportation will be responsible for the overall
formulation of transportation resources support to the appropriate
emergency response agencies requiring transportation resources to move
supplies and personnel.
6.3.2 Damage to transportation systems will affect the means and level of
accessibility for disaster relief services. Restoration of transportation
systems is crucial to the facilitation of movement of emergency personnel,
vehicles, equipment and supplies.
6.4 Communications
6.4.1 The Monroe eounty Communications Department will implement a
temporary emergency communications system until such time as normal
communications are restored.
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6.0 Services Restoration (continued)
6.4.2 The eommunications Department will determine the extent of damage to
existing communications systems and will identify priorities and needs.
6.4.3 Inventory of available equipment and resources will be reviewed to
support recovery efforts and make the necessary arrangements for
resources deployment.
6.4.4 State and federal emergency communications vans, which will be
predeployed to staging areas, will move into the affected area( s) to
establish communications links between state, federal and local
governments. The Communications Department will coordinate the
deployment of trained operators and technicians to support this effort.
7.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION
7.1 The MCEOC press area will serve as the main site for the coordination and
information release to ensure timely dissemination of information and instructions
to the public and the media. All information on emergency operations will be
released to the media by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Public Information
Officer only after the EOC Incident Commander has approved such releases.
Upon activation of the EOC a press and briefing room will be established. The
designated press/briefing room will be located within the Emergency Operations
Center and serve as the primary location for the release of County information
and until the activation of a Joint Information Center.
7.2 The JIC is the physical location, established by the Federal Emergency
management Agency (FEMA), where federal, state and local PIO's work together
to ensure coordination of released information to the public and the media. JIC
serves as the main point for media access to the latest developments.
7.3 Public information is transmitted via local radio and television stations:
A.M. - 1300 and 1600
F. M. - 92.5; 93.5; 94.3; 99.5; 102.1; 102.5; 103.1; 104.7; 106.3 and 107.1
NOAA Weather Radio -162.55 MHz; 162.40 MHz
Cable T.V. Channels 5; 16; 52
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8.0 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
8.1 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 Chief along with the
Logistics Section Chief, will provide a daily account of the resources and
personnel involved on the event, to the Finance Section Chief (OMB Director).
Should the county become overtaxed by nature of the event, the county will
contact State DEM for assistance. Documentation is the key element in the
reimbursement process.
8.2 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.
8.3 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 a criteria for
recovery of funds under the Stafford Act.
9.0 CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT
Continuity of Government is defined as the preservation, maintenance or reconstruction
of the civil government's ability to carry out its constitutional responsibilities.
eonsequently, if a unit of government is not prepared, most, if not all of its critical
governance ability could be severely degraded.
9.1 ehapter 252
Chapter 252.38 of the Florida Statutes requires political subdivisions to develop
emergency plans to provide for the safeguarding of life and property of its
citizens. Each local emergency management agency shall have jurisdiction over
and serve an entire county. Monroe County is responsible for emergency
management activities within the county.
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9.2 Delegation of Authority/Emergency Actions
Under Monroe eounty Ordinance No. 028-1987, which allows the Mayor, Mayor
Pre-Tem, or hislher designee to declare a state of Local Emergency, the
Emergency Management Director, or hislher designee, is directed to implement
emergency procedures and actions necessary to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the community.
9.3 Laws. Ordinances and Resolutions
A listing of specific federal and state laws and statutes is located in Annex e. The
Monroe County laws, ordinances, and resolutions can be found in the Monroe
County Laws, Regulations, and Ordinances Manual, Volumes I and II, located in
the Marathon, Florida Monroe County Emergency Man~gement Office.
9.4 Safeguarding Essential Records
Each division/department within the county is responsible for the preservation of
essential records within their respective divisions/departments. The Emergency
Management Department keeps all records of the emergency response in hard
copy as well as disk back up.
10.0 TRAINING. EXERCISE. AND PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
10.1 General Training
Emergency Management is the primary department responsible for the training
and public awareness as it relates to disaster preparedness.
10.2 Training Programs
10.2.1 Emergency Management conducts an annual training program for all
County departments (including Volunteer Fire Departments), agencies
(including the American Red Cross and Salvation Army) and personnel
which includes, but is not limited to EOC operations and departmental and
personnel preparedness.
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10.2.2 The Emergency Management Department has the primary responsibility,
as funding permits, in the provision of applicable training sessions to
personnel within county, municipal, or private organizations that have a
designated and assigned response function within the EOC. Due to the
relatively small contingency of MCEM personnel, the Director of
Emergency Management, or the Operations Manager, relies to a great
degree on the assistance provided by State Division of Emergency
Management in the development of the training programs and exercises.
As regards statewide procedures and complex operations involving a
multiple agency response, the FDEM will provide additional training
semmars.
Designated personnel from all participating county agencies and
departments are provided training for disaster response by the county.
A joint state/county exercise is held annually by FDEM, wherein the level
of emergency preparedness training is evaluated: MCEM personnel with
disaster related responsibilities are offered courses and annual exercises
that will support the MCEM in emergencies and disasters.
Emergency Operations, ESF's Recommended Training Courses:
. Radiological Emergency Response Training
. IS-I: Emergency Program Manager
. IS-2: Emergency Preparedness, USA
. IS-7: A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance
. IS-3: Radiological Emergency Management
. IS-5: Hazardous Materials-A Citizen's Orientation
. CAMEO DOS Training Program, SARA Title III, Region IV
. HAZWOPER: OSHA 1910.120 Regulations
. G-230: Introduction to Emergency Management
. 1-100,1-200 Level USCG: ICS/NIMS
. G-235: Emergency Planning
. G-386: Mass Fatalities Incident Response
. IS-195: Basic Incident Command System
. IS-279: Retrofitting Flood Prone Residential Buildings
. ARC: Introduction to Disaster Services
. ARC: Survey/Damage Assessment
. ARC: First Aid/CPR
. ARC: Disaster Operations
. ARC: Mass Care
. ARe: Family Services
. ARC: Government Liaison Officer
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10.2.3 The training currently in place is that which is required of all MCEM staff
and personnel of County and Municipal agencies that serve a policy or
coordination role in emergencies and disasters.
10.2.4 Monroe County has limited Haz-Mat training program offerings. All
Hazards training reflects an approach to educating personnel in a format
that applies the information on all types of potential hazards to the aspects
of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. It is the goal of
MCEM to provide State and Federal programs (see 10.2.2) and augment
such training with other county/state programs.
Examples of such Haz-Mat oriented training made available to MC
Emergency Response personnel are:
. Annual Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant Ingestion Pathway
Exercises;
. April 4, 1997, "Solar Princess" Cruise Line Exercise involving
numerous county, city, state, and federal agencies (onboard
explosion, fire, evacuation);
. November 13, 1997, Marathon Airport Aircraft Accident Exercise
involving local county and private resources (fuel leak, fire,
evacuation);
. May 21, 1998, "Operation Cloverleaf," involving tri-county
response to a major hazardous material incident and evaluation of
ESF response.
10.2.5 The various levels of local and municipal government, as well as private
enterprise( s), will participate in emergency and disaster training according
to the type of exercise and which aspect of the plan is being addressed.
For statewide exercises, involving the activation of the EOe, all agencies
may be expected to participate.
10.2.6 Participants will vary again, with reference to a Nuclear Power Plant Drill
and a local airport aircraft crash scenario.
10.2.7 Local personnel are trained through relief organizations (ARe, Salvation
Army, or HAM Radio).
10.2.8 Monroe County Emergency Management facilitates training through
DEM, LEPC or contracts for other various training.
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10.3 Exercises
10.3.1 Monroe County conducts annual drills and exercises in, but not limited to,
hurricane response, nuclear power plant response, airport disaster
response, mass migration, cruise ship emergencies, and oil spill response.
These exercises are usually scheduled in conjunction with the State
Division of Emergency Management, and other various county, state, and
federal agencies.
Agencies, both governmental and private, which participate in the various
levels of exercises, would be:
. Utility Companies
. County Communications
. FDOT
. FDLE
. FMP
. Florida Department of Health
. Florida Department of Children and Families
. FHP
. MC Hospital Representatives
. MCEMS
. MC Fire/Rescue
. MC Public Works
. MCSB
. MCSO
. MeSS
. Florida Park Service
. ARC
. South Florida Water Management District
. Department of Military Affairs
10.3.2 All agencies that would be responding in an actual event participate in
annual exercises and drills.
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10.3.3 All drills and exercises will test emergency systems and associated
computer programming, such as:
EAS
HURREVAC
HURRTRAC
ESA TCOM
INLAND WIND MODEL
SLOSH
CAMEO
ALOHA
ARCHIE
MARPLOT
TAOS
FIRMs
The Emergency Alert System
Hurricane Evacuation Computer Model for
Emergency Management
Global Tracking System
Emergency Satellite Communication
Storm Tracking/Damage Assessment
Systems
Sea, Lake, Overland Surge Due to Hurricane
Computer Aided Management of
Emergency Operations
Aerial Location of Hazardous Atmospheres
Automated Resource for Chemical Hazard
Incident Evaluation
Mapping Application for Response,
Planning, and Local Operational Tasks
The Arbiter of Storms
Federal Insurance Rate Maps
The Communications Department conducts quarterly communication
drills to test all applicable systems.
10.3.4 All exercises and drills will be evaluated utilizing the criteria set forth by
the State Division of Emergency Management. State and Federal Training
evaluations are provided from within their respective organizations.
Exceptions apply in the monitoring and evaluation of Radiological
Emergency Preparedness Drills and Exercises.
All exercises are followed with a meeting of the participants to formulate
an After Action Report (AAR), or "debriefing" report, wherein all
deficiencies and insufficiencies are noted. The Operations Manager will
incorporate the appropriate corrections to these noted inadequacies and
implement them in the CEMP.
10.3.5 Emergency Management personnel, as part of their professional
development, are encouraged to attend State/FEMA courses applicable to
Emergency Response.
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10.4 Public Awareness and Education
10.4.1 The Emergency Management Department works closely with other local
agencies to keep the public informed of the status of emergency recovery
efforts, relay emergency instructions and advise the public of the
availability of services and other types of assistance. Brochures such as
Mobile Home, Travel Trailer and R.V. Hurricane Procedures and local
shelters information, along with the Monroe County Hurricane
Preparedness Brochure, are distributed to the public in various locations
(e.g., U.S. Post Office, Court Houses, Hospitals, Libraries, Financial
Institutions etc.). Some of the more frequently called Emergency
Management Public Information telephone numbers are:
MCEM
305-289-6018
800-427-8340
800-955-5504
MCEM Rumor Control
MC Social Services Transportation Assistance:
Upper Keys:
Middle Keys:
Lower Keys:
305-852-7125
305-743-1616
305-292-4408
10.4.2 To provide information for seasonal visitors, brochures are distributed to
hotels, motels, Inns, etc. (with the establishment's management approval
only). Additionally, public information is transmitted via local radio and
television stations:
Cable Television Stations: Channels 5, 16 and 52
Radio Stations:
A.M. - 1300 and 1600
F. M. - 92.5; 93.5; 94.3; 99.5; 102.1; 102.5; 103.1; 104.7; 106.3 and 107.1
NOAA Weather Radio: -162.55 MHz; 162.40 MHz
10.4.3 Emergency Management personnel conduct seminars and presentations
throughout the year regarding emergency preparedness and shelter
locations.
Shelter locations are found within their respective evacuation zones, and
may be found in: Brochure A: Monroe County Local Shelter Information
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EVACUATION ZONES
Evacuation Zone 1
Boundaries: Key West through Shark Key. Includes Stock Island and Big eoppitt
Key.
Evacuation Zone 2
Boundaries: Saddlebunch Keys through Sunshine Key. Includes Bay Point,
SugarloafKey, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key, Ramrod Key, Big Pine Key, and
Bahia Honda Key.
Evacuation Zone 3
Boundaries: Seven Mile Bridge through Conch Key. Includes Marathon and Key
Colony Beach.
Evacuation Zone 4
Boundaries: Long Key through Islamorada. Includes the City of Layton and
Lower Matecumbe Key.
Evacuation Zone 5
Boundaries: Windley Key through Mile Marker 94 in Key Largo, including
Plantation Key and Tavernier.
Evacuation Zone 6
Boundaries: MM94 Key Largo to, but not including, Ocean Reef.
Evacuation Zone 7
Persons Evacuating to Dade County
Boundaries: Ocean ReefClub--Use Dade County shelters.
10.4.2 Monroe County Social Services and Emergency Medical Services are
responsible for contacting those persons on the Special Needs Registry
and the Special Medical Needs Registry, respectively.
11.0 DIRECTION AND CONTROL
11.1 Monroe County Incident Management System
11.1.1 The Monroe County Primary Emergency Operations Center is a facility
through which the direction, control and coordination of an emergency
response is provided during a pending or serious emergency or disaster,
including short and long term recovery operations. Once the EOe is
activated, it will function on a continuous basis until the situation is
terminated or its effects can be more effectively controlled through normal
government operations.
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11.1.2 The need to have a solid command structure when responding to a disaster
or catastrophic emergency can never be overstated. The key to a
successful operation is the effective management of the response. After
considering the geographic makeup of Monroe County, existing County
resources and personnel, and the potential length of an event, Monroe
County Emergency Management has identified the Incident Management
System (IMS) as the system which would best fit our needs.
11.1.3 The Incident Management System is an all hazard concept for providing
management of any type of event, small or large, from its beginning to
end. This system applies a comprehensive emergency management
concept to real world emergency plans and capabilities.
11.1.4 The system objectives are to:
Save lives and protect property threatened by hazardous events;
Reduce duplication of efforts and resources;
Increase jurisdictional flexibility in upgrading the capacity to handle
Emergency situations.
11.1.5 The information flow within the EOC will follow a predetermined
protocol. Adhering to Incident Command System guidelines, it will be the
responsibility of the Planning Chief, or his assignees, 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 Command Section and distributed to the media.
11.1.6 Within the Office of Emergency Management, the Director, the
Operations Manager, and the MCSO PIO are the official spokespersons
for the release of any public information. Prior to release, the Director or
Operations Manager of the MCEM must approve all information. The
appropriate officials, prior to being released by the EOC, must first
approve any information concerning other departments.
11.1.7 The IMS approach to emergency management recognizes that there are
certain characteristics and requirements common to a number of different
emergencies such as:
Evacuation;
Sheltering;
Provisions for food and water;
Medical needs;
Equipment and other.
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11.1. 7 (continued)
In order to maintain a smooth operation between the state EOC and
Monroe County, we have incorporated the Emergency Support Functions
into our operation plan.
11.2 EOC Operational Areas
Monroe County has 3 EOC locations. The primary EOC is located at 2798
Overseas Highway, Marathon. The secondary EOCs are located at the Key Largo
Volunteer Fire Station # 1, MM 98.5 at the cross street of US # 1 and East Drive
northbound; and in Key West, the Bell South Building, 530 Southard Street. The
Key West EOC is operated by the City of Key West with Monroe County support.
Any or all of these Operation Centers may be activated to respond to an
emergency event.
11.3 EOC Activation
Each EOC will be activated by order of the Emergency Management Director
whenever conditions warrant. "Activation" refers to the official opening and
manning of the EOC. Any or all of the EOCs may be fully or
partially activated. The set-up of the EOCs will be in response to the degree of the
emergency event.
Partial Activation
For partial activation, the Emergency Management Director will determine what
staff is required to handle the emergency event. For example, in hurricane
operations, it may be necessary to partially activate an EOC to track the progress
of a potentially threatening hurricane. This phase would also include Public
Information and Rumor Control activation.
Full Activation
Full-scale emergencies will require full activation of one or more of the EOC
facilities. Under full activation, a specific roster of designated decision-makers
and support staff are summoned. EOC staff will serve continuous, alternating 12-
hour shifts until the event's conclusion. The Emergency Management Director, or
his/her designee, will activate the first shift.
Deactivation
Eoe operations will be maintained until the Emergency Director issues a
directive to deactivate.
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11.4 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, or, in the Governor's absence, her or
his successor as provided by law, 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.
11.5 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 Commissioners has delegated these powers to the
County Administrator.
11.6 Emergency Management Director
Florida Statute 252.38, directs each County to establish an Emergency
Management Agency and appoint 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.
11.7 Recovery Activities Coordination
11.7.1 The Director, or the Operations Manager, of the Monroe County Office of
Emergency Management is responsible for the coordination of short term
recovery efforts within Monroe County.
11.7.2 In the event of a declared incident or disaster which requires the
establishment of a Disaster Field Office (DFO) the Director, or the
Operations Manager, of the Monroe County Office of Emergency
Management will act as liaison between the eounty, its municipalities, and
the State and Federal DFO representatives.
11.7.3 Regarding the State Division of Emergency Management Recovery Staff
and the County, it will be the State Area 7 Coordinator who will function
as the established liaison between the Director, and the Operations
Manager, of the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management.
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11.8 General Evacuation
Pursuant to Chapter 252.38 (6) (e), Florida Statutes, and Monroe County
Ordinance No. 028-1987, the Mayor of Monroe County, or Mayor Pro Tem, or
Emergency Management Director, may, due to the serious threat to the public
safety and welfare presented by the event and recognizing that the only prudent
way to protect the public safety and welfare is to evacuate away from the danger
area, order an evacuation for all residents of Monroe County.
11.9 CEMP / SOP Maintenance
The Operations Manager of the Monroe County Office of Emergency
Management, 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 (AARP's) or
Critiques and determines from these findings which procedures, if any, did not
meet the needs of the emergency. A compilation of these findings is, at a later
time, incorporated into the Plan.
While the MCEM is responsible for the maintenance of the 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 SOPs.
11.10 Response to Recovery Transition Period
11.10.1 Just as 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.
11.10.2 The level (single or multiple events) and impact (duration) of the disaster
(a heavy rain event as opposed to an event displaying hurricane force
winds) may obscure the delineation between a search and rescue effort in
the Immediate Recovery Phase, and reentry in the Intermediate Recovery
Phase, or Environmental Management in the reconstructive, Long Term
Recovery Phase. Different phases may occur simultaneously in different
communities. Essential services may be present in one community and
not in another.
11.10.3 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.
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11.10.4 It is through these various phases of infrastructure reconstruction that the
Disaster Field Office 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 DFO will provide the
required staffing as the magnitude and nature of the disaster demands.
11.11 Mutual Aid Agreements
11.11.1 In recognition of the needs and resources of Monroe County and the
limitations which may occur in the event of a future disaster, it is
apparent that there exists a need for the emergency utilization of
resources and capabilities held or belonging to an organization or entity
which is not part of Monroe County. To access, and, conversely, to
provide assistance where needed, outside of Monroe County, it is
necessary to develop mutual agreements of assistance with these
organizations and entities. These requests for, essentially, additional
support take the accepted form of Memoranda of Understanding and are
entered into by duly authorized County officials and are to be formulated
in writing.
11.11.2 Any agreement must include a clear statement regarding such specifics as
the payment, reimbursement for personnel services, equipment costs, and
the return of materials.
11.11.3 Monroe County is a member of the Florida Statewide Mutual Aid
Program as are all of County's municipalities. Inherent in this
participation process is the understanding that all participating entities
must submit their requests for mutual aid through the Monroe County
Office of Emergency Management.
11.11.4 Regarding Monroe County, the Operations Manager, or his or her
designee, is responsible for the oversight, and annual review, of the
Mutual Aid / Memorandum of Understanding Program(s).
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12.0 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL STAFFING
12.1 Mayor - Mayor Pro Tem - Commissioners
Declare a state of Local Emergency;
Issue emergency orders and recommendations;
Set policy;
Provide guidance to the Incident eommander;
Authorize the issuance of protective action recOIiunendations.
12.2 Sheriff
Issue emergency orders and recommendations;
Provide guidance to the Incident Commander;
Lead law enforcement officials;
EOC Security;
PIO staffing.
12.3 County Administrator
Reports to the Mayor/Mayor ProTem/Sheriff/Incident Commander;
Ensure participation of all relevant County departments in County disaster
preparedness planning and operations;
Responsible for disaster preparedness needs in County capital budget
improvement and planning;
Keeps County Commissioners and municipal officials informed of event
progressIOn;
Authorizes EOC activation;
Implements Policy;
Provides guidance to the Incident Commander;
Authorizes the issuance of protective action recommendations.
12.4 Incident Commander
Maintains the operational readiness of the EOC;
Reports to the County Administrator;
Coordinates with the Emergency Management Director;
Alerts and updates County and city officials;
eoordinates with the NHC and NWS offices;
Ensures public information distribution;
Issues emergency response directives;
Ensures EOC(s) activation to the appropriate level;
Coordinates actions with assisting counties;
Coordinates efforts with the state DEM;
eonducts EOC briefings as needed.
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12.5 Deputy Incident Commander
Reports to the Incident Commander;
Coordinates with the Incident Commander in developing emergency
response strategies;
Operates necessary computer decision support systems;
Receives and analyzes incident critical information;
Provides the Incident Commander with recommendations regarding
protective action;
Conducts EOC briefings as required.
12.6 Communications Director
Reports to the Incident Commander;
Determines Communications unit personnel needs;
Advises on communications capabilities and limitations;
Prepares and implements the Incident Radio Communications Plan;
Ensures EOC Message Center establishment;
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.
12.7 Public Information Officer
Reports to the Incident Commander;
Establishes Incident Information Center;
Prepares media briefings;
Collects and assembles incident information;
Acts as a liaison between the media, the Incident Commander, and the
EOC staff;
Responds to special requests for information.
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12.8 Operations Section Chief
Reports to the Incident Commander;
Supervises operations;
Develops the tactical operations plan;
Determines required needs and requests additional resources;
Reviews suggested list of resources to be released and initiates
recommendations for release of resources;
Reports information regarding specific activities to the Incident
Commander.
12.9 Operations Branch Director
Reports to the Operations Section Chief;
Develops, in conjunction with subordinates, alternatives for branch control
operations;
Reviews division/group assignment lists and initiates modifications based
on the effectiveness of current operations;
Assigns specific work tasks to division/group supervisors;
Updates Operations Section Chief on the status of all operations.
12.10 Operations Division/Group Supervisor
Reports to the Operations Branch Director;
Implements incident action plan from the Branch Director or Operations
Section Chief;
Identifies resources assigned to the division/group;
Reviews division/group assignments and incident activities with
subordinates;
Ensures changes in status of resources assigned to the division/group is
reported;
Coordinates activities with adjacent divisions/groups;
Determines assigned tasks' assistance needs;
Submits situation and resource status information to the Branch Director;
Reports special events or occurrences to immediate supervisor;
Resolves logistical problems within the division/group.
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12.11 Planning Section Chief
Reports to the Incident Commander;
Activates Planning Section units as necessary;
Establishes information requirements and reporting schedules for all Ies
organizational elements to use in preparation of Incident Action Plans;
Notifies personnel of Planning Section activation;
Supervises preparation of Incident Action Plan;
Assembles information for alternative strategies;
Assembles and disassembles strike teams not assigned to operations;
Identifies special needs resources;
Performs operational planning for the Planning Section;
Advises general staff on significant changes in incident status;
Supervises Planning Section units;
Instructs Planning Section in distribution of incident information;
Prepares recommendations for resources release.
12.12 Situation Unit Leader
Reports to the Planning Section Chief;
Prepares and maintains EOC display and message boards;
Assigns duties to situation status personnel;
Requests or releases situation unit personnel as needed;
Collects all incident-related data;
Participates in incident planning meetings as requested by the Planning
Section ehief and/or Incident eommander;
Prepares necessary forms as required;
Provides photographic services and maps;
Provides resources and situation status information in response to specific
requests;
Lists expendable supplies that needs replenishing and file requests with
the appropriate personnel.
12.13 Documentation Unit Leader
Reports to the Planning Section Chief;
Establishes and organizes incident files;
Establishes duplication service and responds to those requests;
Retains and files copies of official forms and reports;
Ensures accuracy and completeness of records submitted for filing;
Corrects errors or omissions by contacting the appropriate ICS units;
Prepares incident documentation for Planning Section Chief when
requested.
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12.14 MobilizationlDemobilization Unit Leader
Reports to the Documentation Unit Leader;
Reviews incident resource records to determine the scope of needed effort;
Assesses and fills unit needs for additional personnel, work space and
supplies;
Obtains objectives, priorities and constraints from required personnel;
Coordinates with necessary agencies to determine personnel and safety
needs;
Obtains identification and description of surplus resources and probable
release items;
Coordinates with the Planning Section regarding shifts to assure priority
resources are available and releasable;
Coordinates with sections/units in capabilities determination for
mobilization/demobilization support;
Develops mobilization/demobilization procedures;
Establishes communications link with off-site incident facilities;
Distributes mobilization/demobilization plan to appropriate sections;
Briefs Documentation Unit Leader/Planning Section Chief;
Ensures completeness of all necessary forms/records.
12.15 Technical Specialist
Reports to the Planning Section Chief;
Technical Specialists are activated when personnel with special skills are
needed to support incident operations. The number of specialists assigned
will vary based upon the needs of the Incident Commander and Planning
Section Chief.
12.16 Medical Unit Leader
Reports to the Service Branch Director;
Participates in logistics section/service branch planning activities;
Determines level of emergency medical activities;
Prepares procedures for major medical emergencies;
Prepares medical reports.
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12.17 Food Unit Leader (Note: This is for EOC staff only)
Reports to the Service Branch Director;
Determines the number of required personnel;
Determines the feeding method (suited for each situation);
Obtains the necessary equipment and supplies to operate food service
facilities;
Ensures all appropriate health and safety measures are being practiced;
Keeps inventory of foods and provides list of needed supplies to
appropriate personnel.
12.18 Mass eare/Shelter and Refuge Coordinator
Reports to the Service Branch Director;
Ensures the establishment of shelters and refuges in preparation of
evacuees' arrival;
Coordinates with the Salvation Army on the opening of shelters and
refuges, before the arrival of tropical storm conditions;
Coordinates volunteer organizations' activities with appropriate agencies;
Works with the American Red Cross on additional shelters, refuges and
feeding area openings, after the storm and during the recovery phase.
12.19 Support Branch Director
Reports to the Logistics Section Chief;
Requests branch personnel as needed;
Prepares organizational duties for incoming personnel;
Monitors unit's progress and keeps Logistics Section ehiefinformed.
12.20 Supply Unit Leader (Note: This is for EOC staff only)
Reports to the Support Branch Director;
Participates in logistics section/support branch planning activities;
Determines type and quantities of required supplies;
Orders, receives, distributes and stores supplies and equipment;
Responds to requests for personnel, supplies and equipment support;
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment;
Submits appropriate reports.
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12.21 Facilities Unit Leader
Reports to the Support Branch Director;
Determines requirements for each facility to be established;
Prepares layouts of incident facilities;
Notifies unit leaders of facility layout;
Obtains personnel for facilities operations;
Provides facilities services (sanitation, lighting, clean up, etc.);
Maintains Facilities Unit's records.
12.22 Ground Support Unit Leader
Reports to the Support Branch Director;
Participates in the branch/logistics support section planning activities;
Implements traffic plan developed by the planning section;
Notifies resources unit of all status changes regarding support and
transportation vehicles;
Arranges for and activates fueling, maintenance and ground repair
resources;
Maintains support and transportation vehicles inventory;
Provides transportation services;
Collects equipment rental information;
Requests maintenance and repair supplies;
Submits appropriate reports.
12.23 Finance/Administration Section Chief
Reports to the Incident Commander;
Attends briefings for necessary agencies in order to obtain relevant
information;
Attends planning meetings to gather overall strategy information;
Identifies and processes support needs for the section;
Develops assignments for section staff;
Maintains continuous contact with agency administrative offices regarding
finance issues (e.g., emergency purchase orders);
Ensures all personnel time, claims and reimbursement records are
maintained and forwards the information to the appropriate staff;
Ensures that financial statements initiated at the EOC are properly
prepared and completed.
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12.24 Time Unit Leader
Reports to the Finance/Administration Section Chief;
Determines incident requirements for time keeping records;
Establishes contact with appropriate personnel/representatives;
Ensures that daily time recording documents are prepared in compliance
with established policy;
Establishes commissary operations (if necessary);
Provides for records security;
Briefs Finance Section Chief on current problems concerning record
keeping, etc., and recommends corrective actions.
12.25 Procurement Unit Leader
Reports to the Support Branch Director;
Coordinates supply resources with local agencies;
Prepares contracts as needed, for review by the County Attorney and for
the Mayor's signature;
Drafts Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for the Mayor's signature
and the County Attorney review;
Finalizes all agreements and contracts and obtains the appropriate
signatures;
Coordinates with other branch leaders as necessary;
Orders needed supplies and equipment;
Completes final processing and forward documents for payment;
Coordinates cost data in conjunction with the Cost Unit Leader;
Coordinates with Chief of Finance and Cost Unit Leader for cost data and
funding considerations;
Completes all the necessary forms.
12.26 Compensation/Claims Unit Leader
Reports to the Finance/Administration Section Chief;
Establishes contact with the Incident Safety Officer;
Determines the need for injury compensation claims;
Keeps Finance/Administration Section Chief briefed on unit status and
activities;
Completes all necessary forms and forwards them to the appropriate
personnel.
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12.27 Cost Unit Leader
Reports to the Finance/Administration Section Chief;
Coordinates cost reporting procedures;
Identifies all personnel and equipment for payment purposes;
Obtains and records all cost data;
Prepares incident cost summaries;
Prepares resources use cost estimates for planning;
Makes recommendations for cost saving measures;
Ensures accurate documentation preparations;
Submits all appropriate reports.
13.0 TASK RESPONSIBILITES FOR MAJOR EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS
13.1 Management Services
Provide technical support for EOC and Command Post (i.e. computers,
telephones, Channel 16, etc.);
Provide staff support for overtime management and stress debriefing;
Fiscal support (e.g., emergency purchase orders);
Staff pool support (e.g., message couriers, copying, faxing, etc.).
13.2 Public Safety
Disaster and Emergency Response control;
EOC control;
Hospital Coordinator;
Special Medical Needs Coordinator;
Shelter Manager;
Communications Management and Maintenance.
13.3 Public Works
Resource support;
Heavy equipment;
Fuel supply;
Vehic1e maintenance;
Facility Management (e.g., shutters generators, etc.).
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13.4 Environmental Management
Resource support;
Heavy equipment.
13.5 Growth Management
Recovery;
Redevelopment.
13.6 Community Services
Special needs;
Transportation;
Sheltering;
Airports.
13.7 Sheriff's Department
Evacuation;
Traffic control;
EOC security;
Communications;
Dispatching;
Public Information.
14.0 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES OVERVIEW
14.1 Mass Migration
Sheltering
Feeding
Bedding
Showers/sanitation
Clothing needs
Processing! administrative
Special needs
Pets
Quarantine
Feeding
Detention
Disposal
Capture and return to owners
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14.1 Mass Migration (continued)
Medical
Triage
Resources
Personnel
Transportation
Disease
Hospitals
Resource Support
Food
Sanitation
Security
Lodging
Resource support
Transportation
Human Services
Reuniting issues
Children detention
Elderly issues
Physicals
Public Information
Rumor control
Bilingual support
Press release/media briefing
TDC involvement
Law Enforcement
Interdiction
Detention
Processing
Transportation
DERLIC VesselsNehicles
Storage
Documentation
Disposal
14.2 Terrorism
Medical
Triage
Resources-equipment & personnel
Hospitals
Transportation
De-contamination
Response Support
Food
Lodging
Sanitation
Transportation
Security
Public Information
Rumor control
Bilingual
Press briefings
Family center
TDe involvement
Mortuary
Temporary morgue
Decontamination
Medical Examiner
Family services
Law Enforcement
Crime scene investigations
Security area
Secondary device search area
Debris
Removal
Disposal
Decontamination
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14.2 Terrorism (continued)
Search and Rescue
Resources-equipment & personnel
CISD
De-contamination
Evacuation
Traffic control
Access control points
Collection points
14.3 Civil Unrest
Law Enforcement
Response
Containment
Security
Detention
Transportation
CISD
Curfew
Medical
Triage
Hospitals
Transportation
Security
Personnel .
CISD
Response Support
Sanitation
Response personnel feeding
Lodging - logistics
Logistical staging area (LSA)
Mortuary
Medical
Transportation
Holding areas
Family services
Fire/Rescue
Equipment
Personnel
Security
eISD
Public Information
Rumor Control
Media briefing area
Bilingual
Community relations
TDC Involvement
Evacuation
Traffic control
Collection points
.
14.4 Coastal Oil Spill
Environment
Wildlife management
Marine concerns
Tourism
Land concerns
ShorelinelBeachead
Public Information
Rumor control
Bilingual
Press/media briefings
TDC involvement
Action groups
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14.4 Coastal Oil Spill (continued)
Law Enforcement
Marine traffic
Area security
Traffic reentry (if required)
Economic Impact
Fishing
Diving
TDC involvement
14.5 Maior Transportation Accidents
Transportation
Damage repairs
Temporary reconstruction
Isolation
Emergency services
Area logistical support
Power, water
Communications
Essential services
Medical
Hospitals
Transportation
Personnel
Security
Transportation to Mainland
Fire/Rescue
Possible contamination identification
Personnel
Equipment support
Hazmat
Dade County Mutual Aid
Marine involvement (if required)
Environmental concerns
Area security
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Containment and Clean-up
Resources
Disposal
Hazards
Evacuation
Sheltering
Traffic control
Feeding
Collection points
Security
Public Information
Rumor control
Bilingual
Media briefings
TDC involvement
Law Enforcement
Area security
Traffic control
Accident investigation
Response Support
Communications
Lodging
Personnel support
Sanitation/F eeding
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14.6 Wild Land Fire
Response Support
Equipment
Personnel
Base camp
Lodging
Feeding
Sanitation
Communications
Federal support
Traffic Control
Medical
Hospital
Transportation
Personnel
Security
Triage
Law Enforcement
Traffic control
Reentry
Area security
Fire/Rescue
Logistics
Property preservation
14.7 Nuclear Power Plant
Evacuation
Traffic control
Sheltering
Feeding
Collection points
Security
Reentry
Public Information
Rumor control
TDC involvement
Bilingual
Press briefings
Media staging
Environment
Wildlife management
Tourism
Land concerns
Communications
Communications van
The Florida Radiological Emergency Management Plan for Nuclear Power Plants
identifies the actions to be taken by the State and local governments in preparing
for, responding to, and recovering from a nuclear power plant emergency.
Monroe County emergency response personnel would mobilize, upon notification,
in the event of an incident at the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, operated by
Florida Power and Light. The vulnerable areas adjacent to a nuclear power plant
are the 10-mile plume exposure and the 50-mile ingestion pathway Emergency
Planning Zones (EPZ). Monroe County is situated within the 10-mile and the 50-
mile Emergency Planning Zone.
(For further information see Introduction 2.0, SITUATION, 2.6 Hazard Analysis,
2.6.4, Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies).
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ANNEX A
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
The Director, Monroe County Emergency Management, is responsible for maintenance of the
Mutual Aid Program and its process.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS:
. Statewide Catastrophic Disaster Response and Recovery Mutual Aid Agreement
. State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management
. eity of Key West
. eity of Layton
. Key Colony Beach
. Islamorada, Village of Islands
. Florida Fire Chiefs Association
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
. Monroe County School Board (shelters and shelter managers)
. Monroe County School Board (buses)
. Florida International University
. The American Red eross
. The Salvation Army
. Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
. State of Florida and the State of North Carolina - MEDEV Ae-Airlift
On behalf of Monroe County
. State of Florida and Strategic Metropolitan Assistance and Recovery Teams
(SMART) - On behalf of Monroe County
. Golden Leaf Management - Nursing home facilities
. State and Local Assistance (SLA)
. Lower Florida Keys Health System
. Fishermen's Hospital
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS AND PROCEDURES MANUALS
Monroe County plans and procedures which supplement the CEMP for specific and unique
situations:
Trooical Cvclones/Hurricanes
State of Florida Coordinated Hurricane Protective Action Plan
Monroe County Hurricane Evacuation, Shelter, and Refuge of Last Resort Plan
Monroe County Medevac SOPs
Monroe County EOC SOPs, with reference material
Monroe County Recovery Plan
Monroe County Critical Facility Inventory
Monroe County Department of Social Services Emergency Preparedness Plan
Monroe County Resource Inventory
Monroe County EMS Hurricane Plan
Monroe County Public Works Hurricane Plan
Monroe County Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding
Monroe County Public Information Program
Monroe County Emergency Management Training Program
Monroe County Communications Plan
Monroe County RACES Plan
Coastal Oil Spill
State of Florida Coastal Pollutant Spill Contingency Plan
Monroe County Hazardous Material Plan
Monroe County EOC SOPs, with reference material
Monroe eounty Oil Spill SOP
Monroe County Recovery Plan
Monroe County Resource Inventory
Monroe County Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding
Public Information and Rumor Control SOPs
Maior Spill or Leak Involvine: Hazardous Materials
Monroe County Hazardous Material Plan
Monroe County EOe SOPs, with reference material
Monroe County Oil Spill SOP
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Maior Spill or Leak Involvin2 Hazardous Materials (continued)
Monroe County Recovery Plan
Monroe County Resource Inventory
Monroe County Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding
Emergency Management Training Program
Monroe County Communications Plan
Monroe County RACES Plan
Public Information and Rumor Control SOPs
Mass Mie:ration
State of Florida Mass Immigration Emergency (MIE) Plan
Monroe County EOC SOPs, with reference material
Monroe County Mass Migration SOPs
Monroe County Resource Inventory
Monroe County Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding
Emergency Management Training Program
Monroe eounty Communications Plan
Monroe County RACES Plan
Public Information and Rumor Control SOPs
Airports
Marathon Airport eER T Manual
Key West Airport CER T Manual
Monroe County EOC SOPs, with reference material
Monroe County Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda ofUnderstaIiding
Emergency Management Training Program
Monroe County Communications Plan
Monroe County RACES Plan
Public Information and Rumor Control SOPs
Monroe County Resource Inventory
Dams
Monroe County has no dams, nor are there any adjacent counties with dams which might pose a
hazard to Monroe County.
Nuclear Power Plants
Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear Emergency Response Plans and Procedures
Monroe County EOC SOPs, with reference material
Monroe County Communications Plan
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Nuclear Power Plants (continued)
Monroe County RACES Plan
Public Information and Rumor Control SOPs
Monroe County Resource Inventory
Ports and Marinas
Monroe County EOC SOPs, with reference material
Monroe County Recovery Plan
Monroe County Critical Facility Inventory
Monroe County Mutual Aid Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding
Monroe County Public Information Program
Monroe eounty Public Information and Rumor Control SOPs
Monroe County Communications Plan
Monroe eounty RACES Plan
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Federal
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.
Public Law 93-234, Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended, provides insurance
coverage for all types of buildings.
Public Law 93-288, as amended, which provides authority for response assistance under the
Federal Response Plan, and empowers the President to direct any federal agency to utilize its
authorities and resources in support of state and local assistance efforts.
Public Law 99-499, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, which governs
hazardous materials planning and right-to-know.
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.
Public Law 101-615, Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act, (HMTUSA),
which provides funding to improve capability to respond to hazardous materials incidents.
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 USC 4001 et seq.
44 CFR Parts 59-76, National Flood Insurance Program and related programs.
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Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, Emergency Management.
Chapter 14, Florida Statutes, Governor.
Chapter 23, Florida Statutes, as amended by Chapter 93-211, Laws of Florida.
Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, County Government.
Chapter 187, Florida Statutes, State Comprehensive Plan.
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ANNEX C-Ordinances and Resolutions (continued)
State (continued)
Florida Department of Community Affairs Administrative Rules 9G-2, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 16, and
17.
Florida Department of Community Affairs Administrative Rules 9J-2 and 5.
Executive Order 80-29, Disaster Preparedness, dated April 14, 1980.
Monroe County
Monroe eounty Laws, Regulations, and Ordinances Manual, Volumes I and II.
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RECOVERY PHASE LEVELS
Immediate Recovery (Humanitarian Relief)
· Search and Rescue
· Emergency Medical Care
· Safety-Security- Traffic Control
· Initial Impact Assessment
· Implement Legal and Financial Procedures
· Emergency Debris Clearance
· Transportation
· Sheltering and Mass Care
· Public Information/Education
· Response Coordination with Municipalities
· Mutual Aid Response
· Volunteer Resource Response
· Emergency Communications
· Temporary Building and Rebuilding Moratoriums
· Enactment of Special Ordinances
Intermediate Recoverv (Restoration)
· Reentry
· Detailed Community Damage Assessment
· Debris Clearance and Removal
· Federal Assistance Programs (Individual/Public)
· Resource Distribution
· Restoration of Essential Services
· Relief Services
· Temporary Repairs to Damaged Facilities
· Restoration of Public Health Services
Lone: Term Recovery (Reconstruction)
· Environmental Management
· Evaluation of Development Regulations
· Evaluation of Construction Designs
· Evaluation of Infrastructure Designs and Standards
· Permanent Repair and Reconstruction of Damaged Facilities
· Complete Restoration of Services
· Debris Disposal
· Economic and Community Redevelopment
· Hazard Mitigation
* Risk AssessmentlReview
* AcquisitionlRelocation of Damaged
Property
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MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
SAFETY
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GRANTS MANAGEMENT
PURCHASING
MONROE COUNTY
December, 1998
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES
FIRE MARSHAL
FIRE / RESCUE
COMMUNICATIONS
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
BUILDING
MARINE RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES
PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING
F ACILlTIES
MAINTENANCE
ANIMAL CONTROL
CENTRAL SERVICES
ROADS AND BRIDGES
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
RECYCLING/ HAZARDOUS
WASTE PROGRAMS
RECYCLING OPERATIONS
TRANSFER STATIONS
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ANNEX F
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCIES
The following agencies are those which, are part of the emergency response teams and those
which, may be asked to report to the Emergency Operations Center to coordinate with
Emergency Management in assistance efforts:
· Communications Department
· Monroe County Sheriff's Office
· Monroe County Fire Marshall's Office
· Monroe eounty Fire/Rescue
· Monroe County E. M. S.
· Tourist Development Council
. Safety Manager
. Public Works
· Information Systems
. Public Health - HRS
. Public Safety Division
· Growth Management
· Environmental Management
· Community Services Division
· Management Services Division
. Purchasing
· Office of Management and Budget
· Airport Management
· Ocean Reef Public Safety
. Mosquito Control
. eity Of Key West
. eity of Key Colony Beach
· Department of Professional Regulations
. eity of Layton
. Village of Islamorada
. RACES Operators
· Florida Division of Emergency Management
· Florida Department of Law Enforcement
. Florida Highway Patrol
. Florida Marine Patrol
. State Parks Representatives
. Florida Game and Fish Commission
The Salvation Army
Bell South
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
City Electric System
Port and Transit Authority
Bell South Mobility
Florida Power and Light
Fuel Distributors
TCI Cable
NAS Boca Chica
Social Services
County Attorney
School Board
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Military Branches
US Customs
US Coast Guard
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary
The American Red eross
Florida Department of Forestry
Florida Department of Transportation
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MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY STAGING AREAS
UPPER KEYS
1. Key Largo Elementary School, MM 105 453-1255 MM 100-112
Cafeteria, Oceanside Cell: 304-2382
Principal: Frankie St. James 451-0966
Asst. Prine.: Annette Martinson 451-4255
Asst. Prine.: Lynn Chasteen 852-8470
Office Mgr.: ehris Latronico 451-0867
2. Coral Shores High School, MM 90 853-3222 MM 89-99
Cafeteria Cell: 304-013 5
83400 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Oceanside
Principal: Penny Houser 664-0125
Asst. Prine.: Bruce King 853-0836
Asst. Prine.: Ron Martin 852-9825
Office Mgr.: Jackie Moates 852-5542
3. Island Christian School, MM 83 664-4933 MM 71-88
Cafeteria, Bayside Cell: 304-0134
83400 Overseas Highway
Islamorada
Principal: Mike Young 852-8715
Church Staff: Wayne Porter 664-9401
Maintenance Manager 852-5916
MIDDLE KEYS
1.
Key Colony Beach City Hall, MM 53.5
600 W. Ocean Drive
Key Colony Beach, Oceanside
City Manager: Edward Borysiewicz
Mayor: Bob Siegel
Police Chief: B. Barone
289-1212
289-1179
289-1391
743-8101
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MM 54-70
Cell: 304-0130
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ANNEX G-Monroe County Emere:encv Stae:inl!: Areas (continued)
MIDDLE KEYS (continued)
2.
Marathon High School, MM 49
Cafeteria
350 Sombrero Beach Road
Marathon
Principal: Bill Quinn
Asst. Prine.: C.M. Wood
Office Mgr.: Linda King
289-2480
Cell: 304-0131
743-3486
743-4104
743-3655
3.
Stanley Switlik School, MM 48.5
Cafeteria
3400 Overseas Highway
Principal: Joe Orr
Asst. Prine.: Barbara Wright
Office Mgr.: Helen Hendrix
289-2490
MM 47-50
Cell: 304-0132
743-3486
743-9388
743-6822
LOWER KEYS
1.
St. Peter's Catholic Church, MM 31.5
Reception Center, Oceanside
St. peter Drive, Big Pine Key
Rep.: Father Tony Mullane
872-2537
MM 26-40
Cell: 304-2383
2.
Sugarloaf Elementary School, MM 19
Cafeteria, Bayside
Crane Boulevard, Upper Sugarloaf Key
Principal: Edward Dean
Rep.: Juanita Carpenter
Asst. Prine.: Terry Axford
745-3282
MM 12-25
Cell: 304-0129
745-3545
294-8906
3. Florida Keys Community College 296-9081 MM 5-11
Tennessee Williams Center for the Performing Arts Cell: 304-0128
5901 W. College Road
Stock Island
Rep.: Leigh Smith, Dean of Admin. 296-9081, Ext. 230
President: William Seeker
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ANNEX G-Monroe County Emere:encv Stae:ine: Areas (continued)
KEY WEST
1.
Key West High School
Cafeteria
2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West
Principal: Alma Olsen
Office Mgr.: Ellie Nodine
2.
Horace O'Bryant Middle School
Cafeteria
1105 Leon Street, Key West
Principal: Frank Spoto
Asst. Prine.: Pam McClelland
3.
Douglass Community Center Gym
(City Rec. Dept.)
830 Emma Street, Key West
Rep.: William Stafford
Rec. Dept.: Randy Sterling
293-1510
296-2747
296-5628
292-8296
293-8305
135
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to
Cow Key Bridge
Cell: 304-0127
East of Simonton St.
to
West of 1 st Street
Cell: 304-2380
West of Simonton St.
to
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Cell: 304-2381
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ANNEX H
EVACUATION
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 oflow-Iying 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 Plans determine that for a Category 3 or greater storm, evacuation to the
mainland, by all Monroe County Residents, is mandatory.
Based on data collected from histories of previous tropical storms, the base clearance time for the
evacuation of the Florida Keys is 24 to 36 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.);
· The ultimate decision to respond to a Category 2 or less storm, or a Category 3 or
greater storm scenario.
In Monroe eounty, 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 51,000 in July to
about 105,000 in November. When planning for evacuation and sheltering this population
variation would be a significant factor (See 2.0, Situation. 2.3. Demographics).
Monroe County has 5 primary Evacuation Objectives:
1. The return of non-residents to the mainland;
2. To promote early voluntary evacuation;
3. To relocate the vulnerable populations;
4. The selective evacuation of specific zones;
5. The phased, general evacuation to the mainland.
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Annex "-Evacuation (continued)
Utilizing the phased evacuation system, The Monroe County Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, or
Commissioners, will, according to the most recent National Hurricane Center Advisories, order
the evacuation of each of the designated 7 evacuation zones lying within the Lower, Middle and
Upper Keys. (See 3.0, Evacuation Zones, Concept of Operations).
From the EOC, the MC Communications Department monitors 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:
1. Upper Keys: Key Largo adjacent to US1, southbound lane, MM #106;
2. Middle Keys: Grassy Key adjacent to USl, southbound lane, MM #53.7;
3. Lower Keys: Shark Key adjacent to US1, northbound lane MM # 11.3.
The Director of Emergency Management monitors this traffic flow and determines the
appropriate time in which to order the different phases of the evacuation.
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ANNEX I
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCIES MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
The following are Memoranda of Understanding between Monroe County Emergency
Management and the various emergency response agencies in the county:
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November 13, 1998
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Nora William.., DistricI4
Mary Kay Reich. District S
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Marathon FL. 33050
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Jerald L. O'Cathey
Planning Coordinator
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November 13, 1998
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Mal'lthon Fl.. 33050
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Mcmm.. Cauntv ~&GoJ Bo6rd
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P.....I2Uta Coordinator
(J05) 293-1408
McmorandUhl ofUndetstedins
November 13, 1998
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SUBJECT:
DATE:
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MEMORANDUM OF IJNOBRSTANDJNG
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MEMORANDUM OF.UNDEB.STANDING BETWEEN
THE SA! VA TION ARMY & THE COUNTY OF MONROE
OPENING OF SHELTERS
THE SALVATION ARMY agrees that in the event that it becomes necessary, to open
any and/or all shelters within Monroe County as designated by Monroe County
Emergency Management in response to tropical storm warnings and hurricanes up to
category 2 (two) on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The shelters are short-term facilities
operating during the emergency relief phase of the hurricane response.
STAFFING OF SHELTERS
THE SALVATION ARMY agrees that in the event said shelter{s) are opened, adequate
staff will be provided at shelter{s) until the services of The Salvation Army are no
longer required and released by the Emergency Management Director or his/her
designee.
MONROE COUNTY agrees that in the event said shelter{s) are opened, it will provide
cots, law enforcement staff, communications and medical personnel.
SUPPLY OF SHELTERS
THE SALVATION ARMY agrees that in the event said shelter{s) are opened, to provide
food and water for shelter population.
Note: The Salvation Army and the County of Monroe may declare in writing, this
Memorandum of Understanding to be null and void within a 30 (thirty) day notification
period by either party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties set forth below have duly executed this agreement
on the date set forth below:
ATTEST
CLERK OF COURT
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey, District I
Mayor Pro tern Shirley Freeman, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
Nora Williams, District 4
Mary Kay Reich, District 5
490 63RD Street
Ocean Suite 150
Marathon FL. 33050
Bus. (305) 289-6018
Fax: (305) 289-6333
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FAX
TO:
Director
Monroe County Fire Rescue Department
Jerald L. O'Cathey
Planning Coordinator
(305) 289-6013
Memorandum of Understanding
02/01/1999
FROM:
FAX:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This is a Memorandum of Understanding between and the Monroe County DeDartment ofEmerszency
Manaszement and the Monroe County Fire Rescue Department regarding the support of planning principles to
be implemented during any emergency event.
Agency / Department:
Monroe County Fire Rescue Department
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Authorized Representative:
Date: ~ - 0/- q 7
Ms. Irene Toner
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Operations Manager
Monroe County Emergencv Management
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(305) 294-4641
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey, District I
Mayor Pro tern Shirley Freeman, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
Nora Williams, District 4
Mary Kay Reich, District 5
490 63RD Street
Ocean Suite 150
Marathon FL. 33050
Bus. (305) 289-6018
Fax: (305) 289-6333
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FAX
TO:
Director
Monroe County Fire Marshall's Office
Jerald L. O'Cathey
Planning Coordinator
(305) 289-6013
Memorandum of Understanding
02/01/1999
FROM:
FAX:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This is a Memorandum of Understanding between and the Monroe County Deoartment of Emergency
Management and the Monroe County Fire Marshall's Office regarding the support of planning principles to be
implemented during any emergency ev/;;t: E ,:5, f'. 14-;0 f/4 ? A lZJ)oU s: M (.l,( .21 A L S ~
Agency / Department:
Authorized Representative:
Date: a-l \ \ q~
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Ms. Irene Toner
Operations Manager
Monroe County Emergencv Management
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Mara!hon FL. 33050
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FAX
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FROM:
Florid. Keys AaucclDCt Authoritv
Jenld L. O"Cathey
Planning Coordinator
(305) :z96.3S21
Mcmor.mdum ofUDderslanding
November 13, 1998
Resu~ 0210111999
FAX:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This is a Memorandum. ofUndcntancling bctWCCD Florida Kcvs Aqueduct Authority mad the Monroe CounJX
~ ofF..merpncv M..."lgemcnt rcaanfillg the support of pJannins principles to be implcmcnlCd during
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'Norman LeyCU, DiIedor
Monroe Count)' Doputmcnt of Communiulions
Jetald l. o'Carbe)'
Pluning Coordinator
(305) 289.6071
Memonadum ofUndcrmnclina
02/0" 1999
Resubmitted.
0210411999
TO:
FROM:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This is a Memorandum ofUnderstaDdinl bdwccn and me t6Mroe r.ounlV ~utment of Em~
MlQlllCmc@1 and the Monroe Courtrv rlfttattmcnt of Communications reprclinlU\C SUpport of plannina
prim;iplcs 10 be: implemented durinC any emerptlcy even1 pe.v t S ';~c< ,
^acncy I UCI'artmcnl:
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~ KEY WEST ~ I~ORIDA 33040
(305)294-4641
490 63rd Street, Ocean
Suite 150
Marathon, FL 33050
Bus: (305) 289-6018
Fax: (305) 289-6013
TO:
FROM:
FAX:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey, District 1
Mayor Pro tern Shirley Freeman, District 3
George Neugent, District 2
Nora Williams, District 4
Mary Kay Reich, District 5
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Monroe County Division of Public WorKs
Jerald L. O'Cathey
Planning Coordinator
(305) 292-4558
Memorandum of Understanding
DATE:
SUBJECT:
02105/99
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Monroe County Division of Public WorKs
and the Monroe County Department of Emergency Management regarding the support of
planning principles to be implemented during any emergency event, as identified in Pages 23, 24
and 65 ofthe CEMP document, Revision 4, dated December, 1998, as revised.*
Agency/Department:
Authorized Representative:
Date: 2/ r 191
Monroe County D~
Ms. Irene Toner
Operations Manager
Monroe County Emergency Management
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Date: d .~-...') q
*See attached memorandum from D. Pierce to R. Paros dated 2/5/99
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CEMP Rev 4
December 1998
ANNEXJ
MONROE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
DISTRIBUTION LIST
Control Copy
Holder Name
1
Florida Department of Transportation Bill Moore
2
Monroe County Public Works Dent Pierce
3
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Rick Roth
4
Monroe County Social Services Louis LaTorre
5
Monroe County Communications Department Norm Leggett
6
Monroe County Office of Management and John earter
Budget
7
Monroe eounty Fire/Rescue Eddie Castro
8
Monroe County Fire Marshall's Office Joe London
9
Key West Fire/Rescue Bill Wardlow
10
Ocean Reef Public Safety Greg Lunsford
11
US Navy, Boca ehica Russell Brittain
12
Dade eounty Fire/Rescue (OEM) Charles Lanza
13
The Salvation Army Jerry Holmes
14
Monroe eounty School Board Mike Lannon
15
Monroe County Department of Health Jack Teague
16
Monroe County Emergency Medical Services Teresa Burgess
17
Monroe County Mayor Wilhelmina Harvey
18
Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem Shirley Freeman
19
Monroe County Administrator Jim Roberts
158
CEMP Rev 4
December 1998
Control Copy Holder Name
20 Commissioner, District 2 George Nugent
21 Commissioner, District 4 Nora Williams
22 Commissioner, District 5 Mary Kay Reich
23 American Red Cross Howard Lipman
24 American Red Cross Nancy Graham
25 Monroe eounty Community Services Peter Horton
26 Growth Management Timothy McGarry
27 Department of Public Safety James R. Paros
28 Solid Waste Management Clark Lake
29 Safety Department Priscilla Teasdale
30 Monroe eounty Library - Key West Thomson eummins
31 Monroe County Library - Big Pine Key Stephen Chambers
32 Monroe County Library - Marathon Gloria Goodman
33 Monroe eounty Library - Islamorada Jim elupper
34 Monroe eounty Library - Key Largo Donna Bosold
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