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2011 Hurricane Season Update

2011 Hurricane Season Update. Office of Emergency Management Preston Cook, Manager June 7, 2011. Presentation Outline. 2011 Hurricane Predictions Orange County Response Structure Emergency Management Planning Emergency Management Enhancements

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2011 Hurricane Season Update

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  1. 2011 Hurricane Season Update Office of Emergency Management Preston Cook, Manager June 7, 2011

  2. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  3. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  4. 2011 Hurricane Forecast 12 to 18 Named Storms  6 to 10 Hurricanes  3 to 6 Major Hurricanes Forecast Source: NOAA Photo: Sept 2010 Activity

  5. 2011 Hurricane Forecast Why are we having such bad weather? One Theory… Enhanced jet stream winds from climate effects of La Nina. Another Theory… Global Warming! “No consensus”

  6. 2011 Hurricane Forecast

  7. La Nina: Possibility of more Intense Hurricanes Forming in the Atlantic El Nino: Possibility of less Intense Hurricanes Forming in the Atlantic or being steered away 2011 Hurricane Forecast

  8. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  9. Disaster Response Structure Emergency Support Functions and Organizations • ESF 1 - Transportation • ESF 2 - Communications • ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering • ESF 4, 9, 10 - Fire Rescue • ESF 5 - Information and Planning • ESF 6 - Mass Care • ESF 7 - Resource Support • ESF 8 - Health and Medical • ESF 11 - Food & Water • ESF 12 - Energy • ESF 13 - Military • ESF 14 - Public Information • ESF 15 - Volunteers and Donations • ESF 16 - Law Enforcement • ESF 17 - Animal Care • ESF 18 - Community and Business • ESF 19 - Damage Assessment • ESF 20 - Utilities

  10. Disaster Response Structure Emergency Coordinating Organizations • Orange County13 Municipalities • Theme Parks • Orange County Corrections • Orange County Convention Center • Greater Orlando Aviation Authority • Reedy Creek Improvement District • Valencia Community College • University of Central Florida • Rollins College

  11. Disaster Response Structure Activation Levels: • Level 3 - OEM monitors daily activities, notifying OCERT as needed. • Level 2 - Partial activation, selected OCERT needed are represented in the EOC. • Level 1 - Full activation, all OCERT members are represented in the EOC.

  12. Disaster Response Structure Statutory Requirement Florida Chapter 252 • County Mayor/Emergency Manager • Countywide Emergency Response Team (ESF’S) • State and Federal Agencies

  13. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  14. Emergency Management Plans The Office of Emergency Management updated and/or created the following plans in 2011: • Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) • Attorney’s Office  Emergency / Disaster Documents • Sheltering and Traffic Plan • EOC Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan

  15. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  16. Emergency ManagementEnhancements OCOEM.comOCAlert - http://ocalert.net OCFL Alert

  17. Emergency ManagementEnhancements Visit Orlando - Crisis Response System to check hotel room availability NC4/E Team - Incident Management for crisis situations EPlan (Hazardous Materials) - National database registry for first responders

  18. Emergency ManagementEnhancements Social Media “Follow us” on Twitter, “Like us” on Facebook! http://www.twitter.com/ocoem http://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyOEM

  19. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  20. Training, Conferences and Exercises OEM has participated in or conducted the following training sessions, exercises and conferences: • Intelligence Liaison Officer Training • Emergency Responder Training for EOC/FOC Operations • E Team R9 Training • EOC Operation Section Training

  21. Training, Conferences and Exercises Cont… • Severe Weather Awareness Week at UCF • All-Hazards, Incident Management Team training • Governor’s Hurricane Conference • State-Wide Hurricane Exercise

  22. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  23. Community Outreach Orange CountyHurricane Expo June 3 & 4, 2011 Four CornersHurricane Expo June 25, 2011

  24. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  25. Shelter and Evacuation Tips We serve as a host county for sheltering evacuees from coastal communities. • If you have to evacuate • If you’re going to a shelter • For Pet Friendly Shelter • For Special Needs Sheltering “Remember emergency shelters are a last resort and are not designed for comfort.”

  26. Presentation Outline • 2011 Hurricane Predictions • Orange County Response Structure • Emergency Management Planning • Emergency Management Enhancements • Training, Exercises and Conferences • Community Outreach • Shelter and Evacuation Tips • Preparedness Reminders

  27. Preparedness Reminders • Develop a family survival plan • Have an evacuation location • Plan to secure your home • Remember to have a plan to take care of your pets • Plan for the elderly or disabled Create a disaster supply kit

  28. Disaster Supply Kit • Water – 1 gallon per person per day for 3 – 7 days • Food – for at least 3 – 7 days • First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescriptions • Special Items – for babies and elderly • Toiletries • Flashlight / Batteries • Battery powered radio • NOAA Weather Radio • Cash • Important documents • Pet care items

  29. Conclusion “One Plan, One Team, Many Hazards!”

  30. 2011 Hurricane Season Update Office of Emergency Management Preston Cook, Manager 407 836-9140

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