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Emergency Shoulder Use for Evacuations

This notification provides information on the emergency shoulder use for evacuations on District Seven's ESU Route I-4. It includes details on the route, signage, LEO officers, and notification process. The implementation and post-operation procedures are also outlined, along with support services for motorists.

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Emergency Shoulder Use for Evacuations

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  1. Emergency Shoulder Use for Evacuations District Seven, One, and Five August 3, 2017

  2. ESU Route I-4 – East Bound

  3. ESU I-4 Route • I-4 – Tampa to Orlando • Eastbound Between MM 3 and MM 59 – 56 Miles • There are 22 Interchanges • Weigh Station will be closed (MM 11) • Rest Area will remain open (MM 46) • 10 narrow shoulder locations (5 signed)

  4. ESU I-4 Route • Permanent Flip signs and Portable Changeable Message Signs will be installed • Dynamic Message Signs will have a static message unless traffic conditions warrant an incident specific message • Four stationary LEO Officers • (two @ each location) • No ramp closures

  5. Notification Process

  6. EARLY PRE-IMPLEMENTATION (Blue Skies) • Ensure Signs are Installed and PCMS are available • Check Shoulder Conditions and Address Issues • Vegetation Encroachments • Drop Offs • Pot Holes • Sweep Shoulders Monthly During Hurricane Season • Coordinate with Partners (LEO; Local EM; Communications Office) • Establish Emergency Transport Team; ERAS Contract • Maintain Contacts List

  7. IMPLEMENTATION OPERATIONS (Activate) • Deploy Resources • Flip Down Signs (east to west) • PCMS • LEO and Emergency Assistance Vehicles (EAV) • Road Rangers and ERAS Contractor • Prepare Route • Sweep Inside and Outside Shoulders • Remove Abandon Vehicles • Ride Corridor • Coordinate with Partners and Decision Makers • (LEO; Local EM; Communications Office; Contractors)

  8. POST ESU OPERATIONS (De-Activate) THE OPERATION WILL TERMINATE PRIOR TO TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS TO ALLOW FOR TRAFFIC ON THE ROADWAY TO CLEAR AND FOR PERSONNEL TO SEEK SHELTER. • Demobilize Resources • Reset Flip Down Signs • Remove/Secure PCMS • Demobilize LEO and EAVs • Demobilize Road Rangers and ERAS Contractor • Ride Corridor • Coordinate with Partners and Decision Makers • (LEO; Local EM; Communications Office; Contractors)

  9. MOTORIST SUPPORT • Road Ranger Services • FHP Wrecker Rotation • Emergency Roadside Assistance Services (ERAS) • Anticipated contract execution August 2017 • Assist motorists with minor repairs and fuel • Move inoperable vehicles by pushing or tow vehicles to roadside or staging areas • Dispatch will be done via the Traffic Management Center

  10. Lance Grace FDOT District Seven District Maintenance Engineer Lance.Grace@dot.state.fl.us 813-975-6264

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