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SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. 911 Communications Center Fire Marshals Office Office of Emergency Management. Suffolk County’s Emergency Preparedness Initiatives. 2005 hurricane season worst on record (Katrina / Rita)

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SUFFOLK COUNTY FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

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  1. SUFFOLK COUNTYFIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES 911 Communications Center Fire Marshals Office Office of Emergency Management

  2. Suffolk County’sEmergency PreparednessInitiatives

  3. 2005 hurricane season worst on record (Katrina / Rita) • 2006 Atlantic hurricane season less active than predicted • Hurricane activity goes in cycles • Periods of activity followed by periods of inactivity • Presently in an active cycle (could last 10 yrs) • Recent storms have been more intense • Five CAT 5 storms have made landfall • Lessons learned from Katrina and Rita • Suffolk County’s emergency preparedness efforts have moved forward and we are now more prepared than ever before

  4. Suffolk County’sEmergency Preparedness Efforts • Evacuation • Shelters • Special Needs Population • Pets • Logistics • Information Dissemination • Interoperability of Communications • Emergency Operations Center

  5. Suffolk CountyEmergency Management Emergency Operations Center (EOC) • EOC Activated prior to an emergency • Work with local, state, and federal officials in shelter management, planning, resource management, and incident response coordination. • Representatives from utility, transportation, Fire, Police, Health, EMS , public works, and local governments meet at the EOC and offer specialty knowledge and available resources during the emergency.

  6. Suffolk CountyEmergency Management E-Team Computer Software • Computer software utilized throughout an incident to coordinate County response efforts. • E -Team allows responding jurisdictions and agencies to communicate and collectively manage their response decisions.

  7. HURREVAC National Hurricane Center Computer Program • Plotting forecast tracks and evacuation time calculations manually is time consuming. • HURREVAC • Automatically tracks information and displays the results • Updates current and forecast storm data and displays the track of the storm. • Calculates evacuation times and storm surge based on storm speed and intensity. • Serves as a tool to help emergency managers determine the course of action.

  8. Sync MatrixArgonne National Laboratory • A computerized planning tool used to compare coastal storm plans developed by all regional jurisdictions (Suffolk, Nassau, NYC, Westchester, MTA and Port Authority) and helps to identify decision points related to evacuation and response plans.

  9. LogisticsCitywide Asset and Logistics Management System (CALMS) • Web-based system designed to capture information on our resources that are used in disaster response. • Identifies facilities, fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery and emergency supplies from various county and town agencies.

  10. General Population Shelters • American Red Cross shelters • 145 school buildings -108 not in flood zone / 37 in flood zone - 59 have generators (not in flood zone & w/gen – 37) • Capacity of 108 buildings – 60,000 - Top 25 will be opened first 5/10/10 - Directions to top 25 are on website • Food, water, basic medical supplies –ARC • Volunteers needed to staff shelters

  11. County Run Shelters • First Responder Shelters • Pet Friendly Shelters • Special Needs Shelters

  12. First Responder Shelters • Shelter families of law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, school bus drivers, etc. • Sheriff’s Office to provide security, food/water

  13. Pet Friendly Shelters • SC Fire Academy • Ducks Stadium • SCCC Campuses • Capacity of 750 pets and 550 people • Suffolk County is partnering with SPCA • Owners asked to bring cage, pet food, medicine, leash, records, water bowl

  14. Special Needs Shelters • Shelter Locations: • John J Foley Skilled Nursing Facility • SCCC Campuses • Town special needs shelters • Staffing Support: • Medical Reserve Corps • CERT • County Employees

  15. JEEPJoint Emergency Evacuation Program • Assists eligible disabled individuals who need emergency evacuation assistance • Need to pre-register and apply for approval • Database of all JEEP registered individuals • Transportation will be provided to: • general population shelter • Special needs shelter • hospital • Call (631) 852-4900 for application

  16. Evacuation • Evacuating LI not practical • Evacuate or Shelter-In-Place • Evacuate to higher ground RUN from the Water HIDE from the Wind • County & private bus companies • Bus pick up points designated • Wheelchair accessible vehicles • LIRR – Evacuation Trains • Nursing homes & hospitals – evacuate 72 hours prior to storm • Mobile homes & trailer parks priority

  17. Logistics • Pre-positioned supplies - FEMA/SEMO - American Red Cross - Suffolk County • Food – MRE’s / Heater Meals / Prepared Meals (MOW) - 3 days food supply in Long Island • Water Supply - SCWA has generators for pumping stations - Bottled water MOU’s • Air mattresses / Cots – Storage trailers around County • Generators – availability, cost & funding

  18. Logistics • Fuel supply – prioritize all facilities that require fuel – diesel & gasoline • MOUs with fuel distributors • LIPA – prioritize electric restoration for critical infrastructure facilities • LIRR/MTA/Verizon – identified all critical infrastructure in inundation zone

  19. Communications • Interoperable 800 MHz radios • Satellite phones – Town OEMs, county agencies • Amateur Radio Operators (RACES) • GETS (Government Emergency Telecommunications Service)

  20. CommunicationsGovernment Emergency Telecommunications Service GETS • GETS provides emergency personnel priority access for phone calls when normal calling methods are unsuccessful. • GETS cards are issued to administrative staff of Health, EMS, Fire, Police, DPW, OEM, County Executive and staff that are crucial to maintaining our critical infrastructure. • During 9/11 events 10,000 GETS calls attempted in New York City and Washington area with 95% completion rate.

  21. Emergency Notifications • Media – TV, radio • Public Service Announcements • Emergency Alert System (EAS) • NOAA All Hazards Radios Issued to various nursing homes, congregate care facilities, homeless shelters • Reverse 911

  22. Emergency NotificationsREVERSE 911 SYSTEM • Suffolk County OEM can target a geographic area (Block, Town, House, Facility) with a recorded message to thousands of residents an hour. • Ability to enter groups into a database (JEEP applicants, CERT Member, ETC.) in the system to notify of pending hazards.

  23. Community Outreach/Public Information • Public presentations (English/Spanish) to: • Community groups • Chambers of commerce • Senior citizen groups • Church groups • Special needs individuals • Minority communities – East End migrant workers • Indian Reservation • Website & info materials – English/Spanish version • Map & interactive website for finding nearest shelter

  24. SUFFOLK COUNTY WEBSITEwww.suffolkcountyny.gov

  25. Volunteers Community Emergency Response Team • 300 trained volunteers • New classes starting regularly • Trained in shelter operations, first aid, search & rescue, firefighting County Employee Volunteers • 80 employees trained in Shelter Operations • Recruiting more volunteers

  26. How Do I Prepare For An Emergency?

  27. Make a Plan • Choose a person to contact – preferably an out-of-area friend or relative • Choose a meeting area • Know how to contact family members at all times • Plan for special needs • Plan for pets • Post emergency telephone numbers by your telephones

  28. Flash light Important documents First Aid materials Money - CASH Keys Non-perishable supply of food for 4-5 days Water Extra set of clothes for each family member Contact Information Medications Radio Whistle Batteries Plastic bags Map Copy of family plan Personal hygiene Items Assemble a Kit (Go-Kit)

  29. Before The Storm • Secure all loose items in yard • Trim trees that are close to house • Board up windows • Fill car fuel tanks • Water supply – 1 ga/person/day – 3 days • Non-perishable food for 3 days • Turn refrigerator to coldest setting • Close all windows and interior doors • During Storm: • Stay in an interior first floor room • Stay away from windows and doors

  30. Stay Informed • Know where to get information • Know if you are in a storm surge zone • Know if the evacuation order affects you • Should you evacuate or shelter-in-place • Listen to radio / watch TV / follow instructions • Keep family members informed

  31. Suffolk County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-HazardPre-Disaster Mitigation Plan • WHAT IS IT? County wide plan to identify mitigation actions for natural disasters - i.e. changes to building codes, strengthening infrastructure, beach nourishment, etc. • WHY DO WE NEED IT? Required by Federal Law Opens up access to two sources of Federal Funds • WHO’S DOING IT? Suffolk County, Towns & Villages • HOWYOU CAN HELP We need your thoughts and concerns about natural disasters Please complete and return the Questionnaire or visit our website at: www.suffolkcountyny.gov /RESPOND

  32. Suffolk CountyOffice of Emergency Management (631) 852-4900

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