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2004 Hurricane Season

2004 Hurricane Season. George M. Tokesky Florida Department of Elder Affairs (850) 414-2137. 2004 Hurricane Season. Hurricane Charley Category 4 August 13, 2004 Hurricane Frances Category 2 September 5, 2004 Hurricane Ivan Category 3 September 16, 2004

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2004 Hurricane Season

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  1. 2004 Hurricane Season George M. Tokesky Florida Department of Elder Affairs (850) 414-2137

  2. 2004 Hurricane Season • Hurricane Charley Category 4 • August 13, 2004 • Hurricane Frances Category 2 • September 5, 2004 • Hurricane Ivan Category 3 • September 16, 2004 • Hurricane Jeanne Category 3 • September 25, 2004

  3. 2004 Hurricane Season • 1.25+ Million FEMA Applications • $22.3 Billion – Est. Property Damages • 25,000+ – Homes Destroyed • 1/3 – ½ Homes: 60+ Households • 8.5 Million – Power Loss • 9 Million Evacuated

  4. Health Care Facilities Damaged orDestroyed • 13 Hospitals • 10 Nursing Homes • 14 Assisted Living Facilities & Adult Family Care Homes

  5. Assisted Living Facilities:Problems Encountered • Extended Power Outages • Generators • Fuel • Supplies/Medications • Transportation • Host Facilities

  6. Assisted Living Facilities:Sheltering Resource • Displaced Elderly and Disabled Adults • Special Needs Shelter Patients • Florida Affordable Assisted Living Web Site

  7. ALF Regulations:Emergency Management • Chapter 400.441, F.S. • Chapter 58A-5.026, F.A.C.

  8. Emergency Management Criteria • October 1995 • Components • Emergency Plan Approval • Plan Implementation • Facility Evacuation • Emergency Shelter

  9. Planning for an Emergency • Check Current Plans to Ensure They Are Up-to-date • Consider Lessons Learned From Recent Experience • Contact Vendors to Ensure They Will Honor Agreements • Establish Secondary Evacuation Plan • Verify Appropriate Receiving Facility

  10. Emergency Preparedness • Test Emergency Generators • Check Supply of Drinking Water • Facility Supply • Vendor • Check Non-perishable Food Supplies • Review “Loss of Power” Plans

  11. Psychological Impact on Residents • Remember, everyone is stressed • Vulnerable populations such as the elderly may be less able to cope • Stress comes from: • Dislocation • Fear, uncertainty • Disruption of routine • Concern about loved ones

  12. Helping Residents Cope • Explain facility protocol before the storm • Assure that physical needs will be met: • Shelter • Food and water • Medical care • Provide information • Facts v. Speculation

  13. Evacuation • Notify AHCA Of Evacuation • Staffing and Other Basic Requirements to Meet Resident Needs Are Not Waived • Ensure Resident Information Follows the Resident • When Returning Residents to a Facility After Damage, Obtain AHCA Approval First

  14. Emergency Resources • First Contact: Local Emergency Management www.floridadisaster.org • Florida Emergency Information Line 800-342-3557 • Emergency Support Function – 8 850-410-1822 800-320-0519 (request ESF-8)

  15. Additional Resources & Contact Information • Assisted Living Unit (ALU) Telephone: • (850) 487-2515 • ALU Website Address: • www.fdhc.state.fl.us/MCHQ/Long_Term_Care/Assisted_living/index.shtml • Agency for Health Care Administration Facilities and Agencies Directory Website: • www.floridahealthstat.com

  16. FAAL Web Site Registration www.floridaaffordableassistedliving.org

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