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2	Prepare, Prevent, Prevail Holley Wade, CSP, FPEM Hillsborough County Emergency Management
3	Definitions Emergency Management Is the Process of Preparing For, Mitigating Responding to and Recovering From an Emergency.
4	Emergency Management Is not an oxymoron… Emergency management is about bringing order and reason to a situation that may be chaotic and wrought with panic….
5	Emergency Management is not new….
6	The First Emergency Manager
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8	Definitions Business Continuity is a process which provides for the continuation of critical services regardless of any event that may occur.
9	Definitions A Disaster Is Any Unplanned Event That Can Cause Deaths or Significant Injuries to Employees, Customers or the Public; or That Can Shut Down Your Business, Disrupt Operations, Cause Physical or Environmental Damage or Threaten the Company’s Financial Standing or Public Image.
10	However… Disasters by Definition Cannot Be Planned for but a Clear Well Thought-out Plan Can Greatly Enhance the Chances for Survival.
11	The Disaster Recovery Plan
12	The Five Steps In The Planning Process Establish a Planning Team Analyze Capabilities and Hazards Develop the plan Implement the plan Test, Update And Maintain The Plan
13	Establish A Planning Team Define Team’s Mission Determine the team’s size And Membership Assign specific tasks to team members Define goals, objectives and timelines for the team
14	Analyze Capabilities And Vulnerabilities Where Do You Stand Right Now? Review Internal Plans & Policies Identify Codes & Regulations Meet With Outside Agencies (Police, Fire, Em…..Etc Identify Critical Products, Services And Operations
15	Analyze Capabilities And Vulnerabilities Where do you Stand Right Now? (Continued…) Identify Internal Resources And Capabilities Identify Necessary External Resources Do An Insurance Review
16	Analyze Capabilities And Vulnerabilities Conduct a Vulnerability Analysis List Potential Emergencies / Hazards That Could Occur Within Your Facility That Could Occur In Your Community Estimate The Probability Assess The Potential Human Impact Assess The Potential Property Impact Assess The Potential Business Impact Assess Internal & External Resources
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18	What Kinds Of Events Could Effect Me? Natural Flood, Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Tornado, Lightning, Wildfire... Man-made Fire, Plane Crash, Water Leak, Power Loss, Vandalism, Civil Disturbance, Computer Virus, Employee Actions... Other Equipment failure, Death of Critical Staff…
19	What Type Of Events Normally Happen? Loss of electrical power is #1 Lightning Strikes Localized Flooding Sinkholes Hazardous Material Spills Industrial Accidents Tornadoes Tropical Storms / Hurricanes
20	Human Resources Know Your Employees And Their Capabilities Determine Your Minimum Personnel Needs Prioritize Your Personnel List Determine Where Your Employees Live
21	Human Resources …cont. Establish Recall Procedures Cross-train Your Employees Discuss The Plan With Everyone Determine Evacuation Routes And Assembly Areas Before Needed
22	How Long Before……? Workers Get Back To Work ( 1 - 7 Days) Major Roads Passable Using One Lane ( 2 - 4 Days) Major Roads Fully Usable ( 5 Days - 3 Weeks) Food & Water Available-Relief Ctrs. (4 - 7 Days)
23	How Long Before……? …continued Water Service Restored (3 Days - 2 Weeks) Sewer Service Restored (3 Days - 2 Weeks) Cellular Phone Service Available (2 - 5 Days) Regular Phone Service Restored (2 Days - 5 Weeks)
24	How Long Before……? …continued Electrical Power Restored (2 Days - 5 Weeks) Natural Gas Service Restored ( 1 Day - 3 Weeks)
25	Communications How do you talk? Hand signals Messenger Telephone Two-way radio Facsimile Microwave radios Satellites Computers with modems Computers on networks
26	Develop The Plan Executive Summary Address The Emergency Management Elements Spell Out The Emergency Response Procedures List All Your Supporting Documents List All Your Resources
27	Implement The Plan By Training And Exercises Orientation And Education Sessions Tabletop Exercises Walk-through Drills Functional Drills Evacuation Drills Full-scale Exercises
28	Advice from the “Sage of Disasters” IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN THEN YOU HAD BETTER PLAN TO FAIL!
29	“Welcome to Paradise… Now Please Leave” - or - (Planning for Hurricane Season and Tropical Weather) Holley Wade, FPEM Hillsborough County Emergency Management
30	Florida’s Natural Hazards Floods Tropical Weather Systems Severe Storms Tornadoes Wildfire Drought Extreme Heat / Cold Erosion Agricultural Pests and Disease Dam Levee Failure Sinkholes and Seismic Events Radon Mold & Fungus Tsunami
31	Tropical Weather is STILL our BIGGEST Threat!
32	Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Florida is the most vulnerable state Florida has experienced the greatest number of hurricane landfalls of any state in the nation. Flat topography make it very susceptible to the full force of winds and storm surge Between 1900 and 2001 Florida was impacted by 67 hurricanes, 26 of which were major Inland flooding responsible for most fatalities 59% Freshwater flooding 12% Wind 11% Surf 11% Offshore 2% Tornado 2% Other 1% Surge
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34	Saffir-Simpson Scale
35	The Statistics The Average Season has: 9.6 Named Storms 5.9 Hurricanes 2.3 Major Hurricanes For 2005 Dr. Gray Predicts: 11 Named Storms 6 Hurricanes 2 Major Hurricanes
36	The Statistics 2004 Dr. Grey Predicted: 14 Named Storms 8 Hurricanes 3 Major Hurricanes We Actually Saw: 14 Named Storms 8 Hurricanes 6 Major Hurricanes
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38	RULE #1 You run from the water but you hide from the wind! (We evacuate for SURGE not wind) The only exception to this rule is mobile & manufactured homes, who must always evacuate
39	RULE # 2 It’s not IF the wind is blowing… It’s WHAT the wind is blowing!
40	Here’s why mobile homes MUST evacuate
41	Factors When Making An Evacuation Decision Time of day for evacuation Size and track of storm projected at landfall Timing of the arrival of tropical/gale force winds (39mph) When best to close area schools Special events Condition of roadway network
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43	Some Tampa Bay Hurricane History
44	October 1921 Passed north of Tampa bay 100 mph winds Tides 10 ft above normal (highest in 75 years) 6 confirmed deaths $1 million + in damages
45	October 1921 Hurricane Bayshore Blvd
46	October 1921 Hurricane Bayshore Blvd
47	October 1921 Hurricane Ybor Channel
48	October 1921 Hurricane 5th Avenue, Ybor
49	Hurricane Elena - 1985 Never came closer than 80 miles 40-50 mph sustained winds Beach tides 6ft above normal Bay tides 7ft above normal 4 deaths 250+ homes destroyed Damages + $220 million
50	Hurricane Elena - 1985 16th Avenue, Indian Rocks Beach
51	Hurricane Elena - 1985 16th Avenue, Indian Rocks Beach
52	Hurricane Elena - 1985 Belleair Shores
53	Hurricane Elena - 1985 Boca Ciega Bay / Villa Del Mar
54	Tropical Storm Gabrielle - 2001 Sustained winds 30 – 40 mph Rainfall averages 4-8 inches $230 Million dollars damage 170,000 customers without power Biggest problem – fallen trees
55	Tropical Storm Gabrielle - 2001 Courtney Campbell Causeway
56	Tropical Storm Gabrielle - 2001 Courtney Campbell Causeway
57	Tropical Storm Gabrielle - 2001 Courtney Campbell Causeway
58	Tropical Storm Gabrielle - 2001 Courtney Campbell Causeway
59	Tropical Storm Gabrielle - 2001
60	2004
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62	Hurricane Charley August 13, 2004
63	This is why we don’t do vertical evacuations
64	Typical Mobile Home Park
65	This Was a Billboard
66	Historic Business District
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68	USAR Facilities
69	Dairy Queen in a typical strip mall
70	Punta Gorda Fire Rescue
71	Temporary Cellular Towers
72	Typical Home
73	Charlotte County Fire Rescue Station 12
74	Charlotte County Fire Rescue Station 12
75	Charlotte County Fire Rescue Station 12
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77	Oh, there it is…
78	This says it all…
79	OK, but what if …
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88	Things to think about…
89	OK, So Now What???? Things We Need To Think About: Employee preparedness Business location (in surge zone?) Core functions/people Alternate location to do business Backup to critical data and records Necessary resources to do business (be prepared to work with little or NO resources)
90	Ok, So Now What??? Protect Your Employees!!!! Determine Your Minimum Personnel Needs & Prioritize Your Personnel List Establish Recall Procedures Prepare, Distribute, Communicate Your Plan Know Your Employee Plans Establish/Share Communication Plans
91	Pre-Storm Implement Your Emergency Plan Well In Advance Of The Storm (Remember those 39 mph winds!) Remember To Allow Your Employees Time To Secure Their Home Close Down When The Mandatory Evacuation Order Is Given
92	Post Storm Have Your Identification And Documentation for re-entry Use Caution Before Entering The Structure Take Pictures Before Clean-up Prepare Loss Information For Insurance Claims Minimize Additional Damage
93	Emergency Management needs YOUR help! Please get prepared to respond to and recover from all the hazards that confront our community
94	Any Questions??? Holley Wade, FPEM Hillsborough County Emergency Management (813) 236-3819 wadeh@hillsboroughcounty.org