Disaster Preparedness Plan 6 2013
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Disaster Preparedness Plan
Adopted: July 27, 2011
Edited: June 3, 2013
Nadine M. Jarmon, Ph.D., Executive Director
533 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 201, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 * Phone: 954-428-0678 * Fax: 954-425-8450
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Table of Contents
I. Purpose……………………………………………………………………………….....3
II. Emergency Plan Federal and State Requirements………..…………………….4
III. Records Preparation and Preservation…………………………………………....6
IV. Planning / Pre-Hurricane Season…………………………………………………...7
V. Preparation For A Hurricane………………...……………………………………..10
VI. Disaster Response and Recovery………………………………………………...15
VII. FEMA & HUD Assistance…………………..……………………………………….18
VIII. Emergency Contact List…………………........……………………………………21
IX. DBHA Employee Emergency Contact List………………………………………24
X. County Name Address Phone Fax………………………………………………..29
XI. Florida’s County Health Department/Special Needs…………….....………….44
XII. FAHRO Regions & Disaster Assistance Coordinators……………….……….57
XIII. Definitions………………………………………………………………….………….62
XIV. Vendor’s List………………………………………………………….………………65
XV. Hotels Near DBHA…………………………………………………….……………..66
XVI. Model Family Disaster Plan for Residents………………………..……………..67
XVII. Disaster/Hurricane Preparedness Checklist…………………………..………..69
XVIII. Request for Public Assistance (Form FF90-49)………………………………72
XIX. HUD Emergency Housing Assistance……………………………………………73
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I. Purpose In the event of an emergency or a warning of an emergency, Deerfield Beach Housing Authority will implement its preparedness plan under the direction of senior staff, who by all applicable sections, will ensure that all employees prepare in accordance with the established plan.
It is the intent of the Housing Authority to be aware of, prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergency circumstances that may occur which could cause injury to persons, loss of property, or both. For the purposes of this plan an emergency is defined as any unplanned event that can cause deaths or significant injuries to employees, tenants, or the public; or that could shut down our business, disrupt operations, or cause physical or environmental damage, or threaten the agency’s financial standing. How quickly the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority can get back to business after a natural disaster or catastrophic event depends on careful emergency planning by the agency and the participation of all employees.
This guide is designed to provide the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority’s employees with a systematic approach in the planning and preparation for hurricane season and other potential disasters such as fire, flood, tornados, severe weather, or bomb threats.
It is intended to ensure that the safety, security and well being of the agency and its residents are addressed before, during, and immediately following a disaster.
It is also intended to expedite the recovery phase following a disaster in the event the business is damaged so that services are restored to our clients and the community as quickly as possible.
Management and staff should keep a copy of this emergency plan in their homes, cars or other place outside of the office so that the information can be easily accessible in case of an emergency.
The following events are considered emergencies:
• Fire
• Hazardous Materials Incident
• Flood or Flash Flood
• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Summer Storm
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• Winter Storm
• Explosion
• Civil Disturbance
• Terrorism
This list is not intended to include all emergencies that may occur in our area. The Executive Director is responsible for the development and implementation of the emergency management plan and serves as safety officer. In the absence of the Executive Director, the HCV Director is responsible for the implementation of the emergency response plan and serves as the safety officer.
The actions of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority during an emergency situation will comply with all federal, state, or local government declarations that are known to the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority at the time. Any federal, state, or local official declarations will take precedent over this plan when there is a conflict.
Attached to this document contains the telephone numbers of staff, businesses, and agencies that may need to be contacted in case of an emergency.
II. Emergency Plan Federal and State Requirements
A. Federal Emergency Plan Requirements
1. Where required by OSHA firms with more than ten (10) employees must have a written emergency plan.
2. Smaller companies must communicate their plans orally.
B. Florida Emergency Provisions for Residential Multifamily Dwellings 75
Feet or Higher
1. Any person, firm, or corporation that owns, manages, or operates a residential multifamily dwelling that is at least 75 feet high and contains a public elevator, must have at least one public elevator that is capable of operating on an alternate power source for emergency purposes. The following requirements must be met:
a) Alternate power must be made available for the purpose of allowing all residents access for a specified number of hours
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each day over a 5-day period following a natural disaster, manmade disaster, emergency, or other civil disturbance that disrupts the normal supply of electricity.
b) At a minimum, the elevator must be appropriately pre-wired and prepared to accept an alternate power source and must have a connection on the line side of the main disconnect, pursuant to National Electric Code Handbook, Article 700.
2. The alternate power source must also:
a) be capable of powering any connected fire alarm system in the building;
c) Be sufficient to provide emergency lighting to the interior lobbies, hallways, and other portions of the building used by the public.
3. Each person, firm, or corporation that is required to maintain an alternate power source must maintain a written emergency operations plan that details the sequence of operations before, during, and after a natural or manmade disaster or other emergency situation. The plan must include, at a minimum, a life safety plan for evacuation, maintenance of the electrical and lighting supply, and provisions for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents.
4. By December 31, 2006, any person, firm or corporation that owns,
manages or operates a residential multifamily dwelling must provide to the local building inspection agency verification of engineering plans for residential multifamily dwellings that provide for the capability to generate power by alternate means. Compliance with installation requirements and operational capability requirements must be verified by local building inspectors & reported to the local emergency management agency by December 31, 2007.
5. The owner, manager, or operator of the residential multifamily dwelling
must keep written records of any contracts for alternative power generation equipment.
6. Quarterly inspection records of life safety equipment and alternate
power generation equipment must be posted in the elevator machine room or other place conspicuous to the elevator inspector, which confirm that such equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition, and copies of contracts for alternate power generation equipment shall be maintained on site for verification.
7. The written emergency operations plan and inspection records shall
also be open for periodic inspection by local and state government agencies as deemed necessary. The owner or operator must keep a
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generator key in a lockbox posted at or near any installed generator unit.
8. Multistory affordable residential dwellings for persons age 62 and older
that are financed or insured by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development must make every effort to obtain grant funding from the Federal Government or the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to comply with this subsection.
a) If an owner of such a residential dwelling cannot comply with the
requirements of this subsection, the owner must develop a plan with the local emergency management agency to ensure that residents are evacuated to a place of safety in the event of a power outage resulting from a natural or manmade disaster or other emergency situation that disrupts the normal supply of electricity for an extended period of time.
III. Records Preparation and Preservation
A. Prior to hurricane season each year, the following documents should be compiled and/or updated to reflect current and accurate information: 1. A complete list of all Public Housing residents including those with special
needs, their phone numbers, their address, and an evacuation plan (where do they plan to go if a disaster occurs); and
2. A complete list of shelters, evacuation routes, and time tables;
http://browardchd.org/prepare.aspx, and
3. A complete list of all employees, including their addresses, phone numbers, and cell phone numbers (where can they be reached if a disaster occurs); and
4. A complete list of “important numbers and websites” for local assistance,
FEMA, HUD, and FAHRO headquarters; and
5. A copy of your tax exemption certificate; and
6. A copy of your PHA charter or bylaws; and
7. A copy of all your insurance policies; and
8. A copy of your Agency Disaster Preparedness Plan; and
9. A FAHRO membership directory.
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B. On a regular basis and, when possible, immediately before a disaster occurs, staff should conduct a thorough backup of computer data. 1. CD/DVD ROM - DBHA will contract services to periodically scan critical paper
documents to CD-ROM. The CD-ROMS or critical paper documents, along with those mentioned in Section III. A. 5-8, will be placed either in the DBHA Safety Deposit Box, or be stored in a clean, dry, air conditioned, waterproof and fireproof container.
2. Remote File Server – It is the DBHA’s policy to perform a system back-up
twice daily onsite. Data also is backed up offsite into the “cloud” every evening. The file server is to be kept at all times, up off of the floor and away from windows and to be stored in a clean, dry, air conditioned, waterproof and fireproof area.
IV. Planning / Pre-Hurricane Season
A. Management 1. Ensure that each employee has received a copy and explanation of the
DBHA’s Disaster Manual, and have read and signed the DBHA Employee Disaster Policy. Ensure that employees understand what to do in case of an emergency, and exactly what their assigned role will be before, and after a Disaster. This is to be established at an annual Employee Disaster/Safety Meeting. Management will assign specific roles to staff at this time. An assessment of specific roles is to be conducted as employees are hired or leave employment to ensure there are no gaps in responsibilities.
2. Each DBHA building shall have an approved building evacuation plan which is explained to all employees and residents. This evacuation plan shall be posted in a location visible to staff, DBHA clients, residents and their visitors. Fire exits, hoses and extinguishers shall be clearly marked and visible. (Operations Manager, Housing Coordinators, and Maintenance Team Leader)
3. Conduct an annual review of contents and exteriors of buildings to avoid any underinsured penalties. Keep video tape and/or photos of building contents and exteriors, updated annually. (Executive Director and Director of Housing Operations)
4. Ensure that the list of DBHA capital items and inventory is up to date and a printed copy in stored in a safe place. Ensure that pricing for inventory is up to date. (Maintenance Team Leader)
5. Ensure that the DBHA Employee Emergency Contact list is up to date. Employees are to list three separate phone numbers, cell, home and an
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alternate, such as a family member or spouse. (Director of Housing Operations)
6. Ensure the DBHA Emergency Contact numbers are distributed to City Hall, City of Deerfield Beach Fire Department, NE Focal Point, Deerfield Beach Hazard Mitigation Director and Broward Sheriff’s Office Deerfield Substation. (Director of Housing Operations)
7. Ensure that an Emergency Records Package is compiled and updated and distributed to be kept off site by key management personnel.
8. Management will designate an employee as the external communication liaison before, during and after a disaster. This employee will be assigned to external communication with the community, city and media, etc… and will disseminate information on the agency’s behalf. This employee shall meet beforehand with the necessary City Departments and agencies if applicable to establish a collaborative relationship. It will be this employee’s responsibility make requests for service with outside agencies and seek other assistance as needed on behalf of the residents and agency under the direction of management. (Executive Director)
9. Ensure that all employees are aware of the DBHA’s Media Policy. (Executive Director)
10. Management will secure commitments for temporary office quarters to continue operations in the event that administrative buildings are not habitable. (Executive Director)
Individual Responsibilities 11. Each employee shall familiarize themselves with the DBHA’s Disaster
Manual, evacuation routes, the location of fire exits, hoses, and extinguishers.
12. Each employee shall familiarize themselves with their specific role during a disaster.
Director of Housing Operations 13. Director of Housing Operations shall conduct a resident meeting prior to
hurricane season in which disaster preparedness information is explained and distributed to residents. Prepare resident written materials containing important preparedness information, evacuation routes, shelter information and contact numbers should be distributed in English, Spanish, and Creole if needed. If at all possible, this meeting should include collaborations with area agencies, such as NE Focal Point, the Fire Department, the Center for
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Independent Living and the local Red Cross. All disaster types should be discussed. Resident information should include a review of the rules of the building as they relate to hurricane season. For example, No generators, no tape on windows etc…
14. Director of Housing Operations needs to ensure that Disaster Preparedness information reaches all residents regardless of attendance at the above meeting.
15. Director of Housing Operations shall distribute information to all residents regarding the Broward County Special Needs Shelters Registry.
16. Director of Housing Operations shall maintain an up to date listing of vulnerable residents for use in any type of disaster. This includes residents who are confined to a bed or wheel chair, are frail or hearing/vision impaired or for medical reasons cannot utilize the stairs in case of emergency, such as fire.
17. Director of Housing Operations operation manager shall ensure that resident contact phone numbers and emergency contact numbers are up to date.
HCV Director 18. The HCV Director or designee shall print a listing of all Section 8 participants
and Section 8 landlords which contains their contact information. At least five copies should be on hand prior to the storm.
Maintenance Team Leader 19. Maintenance Team Leader will ensure that all emergency supplies have been
purchased and stocked and that emergency equipment is properly functioning. (See Emergency Supply List, page 69-70)
20. Maintenance Team Leader will ensure that pre-storm preventive maintenance has been completed, as indicated on the DBHA Preventive Maintenance Schedule, and will move up maintenance that should be completed prior to storm season. For example window caulking, roof repairs.
21. Maintenance Team Leader will ensure that management has access to back-up keys for all doors at all sites, to include elevator stop key and floor return key.
22. Maintenance Team Leader will contact the Fire Department to open the Knox Boxes at all sites. All the keys located in the Knox Box should be tried and updated annually as needed.
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23. Maintenance Team Leader will ensure that the DBHA Maintenance vehicles receive regular scheduled maintenance, i.e. tune-up, oil change. Maintenance vehicles should have a spare tire, jack, and first aid kit.
24. Maintenance will ensure that Stanley Terrace storm drains have been vacuumed prior to hurricane season.
V. Preparation for a Hurricane A. Expectations of Agency Employees
1. It is recognized that employees have property to secure, supplies to
gather and families to take care of; therefore, employees are urged to prepare for storms at the beginning of hurricane season or when it is recommended. Suggestions are found on the Broward County Health Department website at http://browardchd.org/prepare.aspx.
2. The Operations Manager, along with Housing Coordinators in charge
of each development shall prepare an emergency plan for their site and have it approved by the Executive Director within sixty (60) days of the adoption of this policy. These plans shall be reviewed annually by the Executive Director for completeness and timeliness. Each plan shall include the following:
a) A method of verifying the well-being of the residents after the disaster;
b) A method of checking the physical condition of the property for
visible damage;
c) The designation of a post-disaster assembly area for the residents to go after the disaster; and
d) A plan for informing the residents what they should do in the
aftermath of the disaster.
3. As a hurricane approaches our area, and a Hurricane Watch is issued, the job description of each employee, including management, maintenance and all other departmental positions, becomes essential. All employees will be on-hand to secure the interior and exterior of facilities, and to assure the resident’s safety and security.
4. Management personnel will follow the duties listed below:
a) If a disaster occurs during working hours, all management
personnel, except those at a damaged site, shall immediately report to the Business Skills Center for assignment. If the Business Skills
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Center is damaged beyond usage, they shall report to the nearest undamaged site to assist in the recovery effort.
b) Outside of normal working hours, management personnel shall
immediately report to the Business Skills Center, inspecting authority properties between their home and the central office. Employees are expected to ensure the safety of their own families prior to reporting to work.
5. General PHA staff will follow the instructions of this policy as to when
they are to report to work during or after an emergency.
B. 72 Hours Prior to the Hurricane Making Landfall 1. Maintenance
a) The Maintenance Team Leader shall review the emergency supply list
for completeness and make purchases as needed. b) The Maintenance Team Leader shall purchase at least ten (10) sheets
of plywood for the purpose of boarding windows as required, and a quantity of at least thirty (30) lbs. of felt and heavy plastic/visqueen, if not previously purchased.
c) The Maintenance Team Leader shall ensure that the Palms of
Deerfield emergency generator is fully functional and diesel level is full. Contact fuel vendor now for possible post storm fill-up.
d) Maintenance personnel to ensure Stanley Terrace A/C units are
securely held in place by hurricane straps or anchors.
2. Housing Management a) The Housing Coordinators shall:
(1) Direct all residents to activate their Family Disaster Preparedness
Plan and assemble their Disaster Supply Kit.
(2) Notify all residents in low elevation sites of expected water levels and advise residents to take precautions to protect their household furnishings and other items.
(4) Have the public housing tenant list updated and at least ten (10)
copies on hand. They will also make all necessary copies of the
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forms they may need for several days after the hurricane should electricity not be available.
(3) Distribute copies of the tenant list and all important forms to the Executive Director and all senior staff.
(4) Identify special needs residents (i.e. elderly, handicapped, or
disabled) who may need special assistance and coordinate with family members, beneficiaries, or the county health department to locate a special needs shelter for delivery of necessary services.
b) The HCV Director or Section 8 Manager shall:
(1) Have the Section 8 landlord list updated and at least eight (8) copies on hand. They will also make all necessary copies of the forms they may need for several days after the Hurricane should electricity not be available.
(2) Distribute copies of the tenant list and all important forms to the
Executive Director and all senior staff.
3. Administration a) If you plan to work until a storm is eminent, assure that you and all
your staff have enough time to secure the offices AND their own homes. Keep in mind that in a storm, many unprepared and nervous people are on the road and you should allow for extra time for staff to get home and prepare.
b) The Maintenance Team Leader shall stock all medical supplies that
may be required.
C. 48 Hours Prior to Hurricane Making Land Fall 1. Maintenance
a) The Maintenance Team Leader or designee shall ensure that an
adequate supply of bandages, tapes, and antiseptic solutions are on hand for agency staff.
b) The Maintenance Team Leader shall ensure that a sufficient battery
supply is on hand for flashlights, with a minimum of five (5) high powered flashlights per office site.
c) The Maintenance Team Leader shall ensure that all vehicles assigned
as “Emergency Response Vehicles” have a spare tire, lug wrench, and jack.
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2. Housing Management a) The Housing Coordinators shall verify that all residents have
completed and returned a hurricane information record with their intended whereabouts during and after the hurricane. This notification shall include the name of a contact person, address, telephone number, and date of last update.
3. Administration a) The HCV Director shall verify the agency’s list of employee names,
addresses, as well as home and cellular telephone numbers. b) The HCV Director will verify phone numbers for FAHRO regional
disaster coordinators, and contact coordinators outside their region to ensure readiness of assistance, if needed.
c) The HCV Director will see that all staff members receive boxes for
packing essential office supplies and small equipment.
d) Anyone with an agency-issued cell phone will charge it and keep it on at all times.
e) Staff shall identify a safe storage space for all agency records and
equipment. Preparations are to be made to raise files and all computer equipment above potential water level or relocate them to a more secure site which will be verified through the Executive Director.
D. 36-Hours Prior to Landfall
1. Management
a) Management should be kept up-to-date on the possibility of a crisis occurring, i.e. severe weather warnings or hurricane watches.
b) Management should call a safety meeting with key personnel to gather and discuss pertinent facts and available information, identify areas of concern.
c) Instruct staff to cancel scheduled appointments.
2. Individual Responsibilities
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a) All employees should consult their calendars for upcoming meetings, inspections, scheduled client appointments, vendor visits or scheduled deliveries and be prepared to contact these parties should a Hurricane Warning be issued.
Maintenance
a) The Maintenance Team Leader shall verify that at least two (2) chainsaws are available for dispatch, extra blades, and gasoline bought prior to the storm.
b) The Maintenance Crew shall ensure that all windows are secured.
c) The Maintenance Crew shall ensure that they have properly stowed
any loose items or equipment in the warehouse yard, emptied all vehicles of trash and other unnecessary items not required for emergency response.
E. 24-Hours Prior to Hurricane Making Landfall
1. Maintenance
a) The Maintenance Team Leader shall ensure that a trash run is made
through all public housing facilities and surrounding areas to remove any bulk items which may cause hazard due to wind or flood. Remember, anything not anchored down becomes a flying missile.
b) The Maintenance Team Leader shall ensure that all vehicles are
assigned and equipment placed in each van. All agency vehicles must have full fuel tanks.
c) The Maintenance Team Leader will have gas-powered generator
available to be moved to the command center, which will be determined after the storm.
2. Housing Management
a) All staff shall safeguard all records and equipment utilized by them.
Important files and client records in all offices should at all times be stored above the floor (if possible), in a clean, dry and air conditioned area, away from windows.
b) The Public Housing Coordinator shall:
(1) Request all residents in low elevation sites to evacuate to the
nearest designated shelter or high ground. A checklist of items such as food, medicine, clothing, special needs, etc. shall be
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provided to the resident. Residents are responsible for bringing these items to the shelter.
(2) Run updated list of residents (at least 10 copies) – if not done
previously. c) The HCV Director or Section 8 Manager shall run updated list of
Section 8 tenants and landlords (at least 8 copies) - if not done previously.
d) The Section 8 Staff will clean and remove food from all refrigerators
and stock with water.
e) It is the responsibility of each employee to contact management in an effort to further contribute to the preparation for the storm.
f) Employees will be compensated for regular business hours missed
from the time the DBHA closes. Maintenance will be compensated at their usual on-call rate for working non-business hours, with the usual restrictions as they apply to sick and vacation time taken during the pay period when overtime is earned.
3. Administration
a) The Executive Director and Operations Manager shall run updated
vendor lists (at least 10 copies). b) The Executive Director shall issue a check in the amount of $1,000 as
an emergency fund needed to purchase supplies and/or equipment to enable the agency to continue its operation during the time of an emergency situation, at which time a power outage makes it impossible to use of credit card machines.
c) The Administrative Staff shall safeguard all permanent Housing
Authority records.
d) The Administrative Staff shall shutdown, disconnect, and protect the central computer system.
e) The Executive Director will determine if a member of management is
needed at the county emergency operations center for communication purposes during the storm as a resource.
f) The Executive Director will contract fee accountant to ensure account
payables are completed in a time manner in case of an emergency. This includes, but not limited to, the disbursement of payroll, Housing Assistance Payments, etc.
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VI. Disaster Recovery & Response
A. Immediately following the passing of a storm, it is the responsibility of each employee to contact management for instructions and to report in, beginning at 8:00 a.m. or as soon as it is possible. This is necessary to ensure that communication with employees is possible. There is no exception, regardless of job description or proximity to the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority sites.
B. It is the responsibility of each employee to check in each business day after a
storm, until employees are required to report to work. When it is determined by management, after consultation with area safety agencies, that it is safe for employees to drive and that the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority’s sites are safe for occupancy, all employees are required to report to work, regardless of the status of electricity, phones, or computers. Employees reporting to work must contact management for instructions.
C. An employee who fails to check in on the day employees are required to
report to work, will not be compensated in payroll, regardless of the status of Broward County Schools, airports, or public facilities.
D. Staff should assume that the normal organization chart lines of authority and
responsibility will remain unchanged during the recovery period. E. Surveying the Damage & Location of Central Office
1. A survey of the disaster scene is done by the Executive Director,
Operations Manager, and the Maintenance Team Leader to estimate the amount of time required to put the facility (in this case, the building and utilities) back into working order. If the central office is impacted by the damage, a decision must be made whether to use a pre-designated alternate location (which could be a pre-outfitted travel trailer that could be delivered to the site) where computing and networking capabilities can be temporarily restored until the central office can be brought back on-line. Work should begin on repairing or rebuilding the damaged sites as soon as immediate threats to public welfare or safety have been abated. This may take months, the details of which are beyond the scope of this document.
2. If it is necessary to shift the central office to the pre-designated alternate
location, all essential equipment and records will be transferred immediately under the supervision of the Executive Director. When that central office is again fit for occupancy, the systems assembled at the alternate site are to be moved back to their permanent home.
F. Responsibilities of Senior Staff
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1. The Executive Director, HCV Director, Director of Housing Operations, and Maintenance Team Leader will tour housing developments and prioritize repair activities in the following order: a) Life
b) Safety
c) Health Considerations
d) Safety of Property
e) Comfort
f) Aesthetics
2. It is important to write down the exact location of damages and the observable extent of the damages. Also, it is important to note if electricity and/or telephone service is available at each site other than scattered sites.
3. It is understood that it may not be possible to reach each site, as
conditions may not allow; however, the assignments will be pre-determined based upon the senior staff member’s residence and proximity to the properties.
4. REMINDER: Use great caution when entering a building damaged by
high winds. Be sure that the walls, ceiling, and roof are in place, and that the structure rest firmly on the foundation. Look out for broken glass, protruding nails, and downed power lines!
G. Maintenance 1. Shall ensure that gas is disconnected from any building with severe
structural damage. 2. Within twenty-four (24) hours of the hurricane, Maintenance personnel
shall complete and maintain a survey of water levels and flood damage to each unit under its jurisdiction which has been identified as flood prone.
3. Shall create lists of non-habitable buildings or units to be delivered to the
Business Skills Center as soon as possible.
4. All personnel shall work continuously until safety and health considerations are satisfied. Matters of comfort and aesthetics will be resolved during normal business hours.
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5. Upon satisfactory assessment that safety is assured, personnel will work 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until the Executive Director considers emergency management at a controllable state.
H. Housing Management 1. Housing Coordinators shall ensure electricity is disconnected from any
building with severe structural damage. 2. Within 72 hours after the hurricane, each Housing Coordinator shall
identify those families who have not returned to their unit and will begin to make contact utilizing the hurricane information record obtained prior to the hurricane.
3. The other support staff shall function as assigned during post-hurricane
conditions. I. Administration
1. The Executive Director shall have water disconnected from any building
with severe structural damage. 2. The Executive Director will brief the Mayor as soon as possible after the
disaster. 3. Review lists of non-habitable buildings or units delivered to central office
as soon as possible and develop work assignments for agency employees based upon reports received regarding damage sustained.
4. The Executive Director will contact FAHRO headquarters (850-222-6000),
the closest unaffected FAHRO Regional Disaster Coordinator, and their HUD Field Office to advise them of the situation, as well as aid and supplies that are required.
5 The Operations Manager will check for availability of temporary hotel and housing accommodations for possible volunteer assistance.
6. As soon as possible, the Executive Director, with the consent of the
Chairperson, will call a special emergency Board Meeting on the situation and apprise the Board of emergency made arising from the disaster and recovery activities.
VII. FEMA & HUD Assistance
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A. Federal Emergency Management Agency 1. In the aftermath of a disaster/crisis, public and private non-profit, as well
as individual disaster damage assistance is available from FEMA pending that the area is included in the declared disaster area.
2. Assistance to PHAs is limited to essential assistance authorized under
section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (at 42 U.S.C. 5170 (b) (3)). This assistance may include debris removal, demolition of unsafe structures, and any actions necessary to reduce an immediate threat to life, property, and public health and safety.
3. To receive essential assistance from FEMA, PHAs should submit a
Request for Public Assistance (Form FF90-49, found on page 72) to the State Public Assistance Officer within 30 days of the disaster, as declared by the President. Upon receipt, the State will forward the request to FEMA, who will assign a Public Assistance Coordinator to work with the PHA to identify public damages eligible assistance, for which they will generally provide 75 percent of the cost of the work.
4. “Public damages” can include any damage incurred by a structure or
facility which is owned by a public or private non-profit entity. This could include roads, bridges, buildings, utilities, etc. Project applications for public sites may be approved to fund a variety of projects that fall within the following eligible categories:
a) Category A - Debris Clearance: This category includes all storm
induced debris on non-federal public roads, including the right-of-way, non-federal public waterways, other public property, and private property when undertaken by local government forces. It can also cover the cost of demolition of public structures if those structures were made unsafe by the disaster.
b) Category B - Emergency Protective Measures: This category addresses the need to provide appropriate emergency measures designed to protect life, safety, property, and health (i.e., barricades, sand bags and safety personnel).
c) Category C - Road System: This category addresses damages to
non-federal roads, bridges, streets, culverts, and traffic control devices.
d) Category D - Water Control Facilities: Eligible damages under this category include costs to repair or replace dikes, dams, drainage channels, irrigation works, and levees.
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e) Category E - Building and Equipment: Eligible damages under this category include costs to repair public buildings and equipment, supplies/inventories that were damaged and transportation systems such as public transit systems.
f) Category F - Public Utility Systems: Under this category, assistance
is available for damaged water systems, landfills, sanitary sewerage systems, storm drainage systems, and light/power facilities.
g) Category G – Other: The “other” category includes park and
recreational facilities, or any other public facility damages that do not reasonably fit in one of the other six categories.
5. If a PHA feels that FEMA incorrectly denies work in response to their
request for public assistance, the PHA may appeal the decision in accordance with 44 CFR 206.206.
B. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 1. For a PHA’s disaster recovery costs not covered by insurance and
essential assistance from FEMA, HUD will provide funding from the capital public housing reserve authorized by section 9(k) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437g(k)), subject to the availability of appropriations.
2. Each PHA that incurs damage in excess of insurance coverage and
essential assistance from FEMA through a Presidentially declared disaster is responsible for submitting a funding request to HUD, through their field office, that:
a) Reflects needed funding after determining the amount of funds to be
provided from insurance and other sources.
b) Substantiates the extent of the damage through the inclusion of pictures, a videocassette, engineering surveys, etc.
3. The HUD field office, at its option, may conduct an on-site inspection or
issue a task order to the Corps of Engineers, with whom HUD has an interagency agreement, for such an inspection to verify the PHA’s request for funds (e.g. need and cost).
4. Within 14 calendar days of receipt of the PHA’s request, the field office
must complete its review and forward its recommendation for approval, with the PHA’s request, to HUD headquarters for review and final decision.
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5. If the request is approved, HUD headquarters will notify the field office when funds have been assigned for the PHA and the field office will process the PHA’s application, reserve the funds, and execute an Annual Contributions Contract Amendment.
6. If the field office does not recommend approval of the PHA’s request, the
field office shall disapprove the request and notify the PHA in writing, including the reasons for disapproval.
7. The PHA may appeal a field office’s disapproval to HUD headquarters for
a review and final determination.
8. Funds received for damages resulting from a disaster do not require repayment.
9. Public Housing. People displaced by a disaster may find temporary or
permanent housing in vacant properties owned by public housing authorities (PHA). Disaster victims must be income-eligible (low income) and PHAs must be willing to give priority to disaster victims. HUD Disaster Volunteers may locate vacant PHA units using the National Housing Locator System. A directory of PHAs may be found at HUD’s web site at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/index.cfm.
VIII. Emergency Contact List Emergency
Fire, Sheriff, Ambulance, Emergency – 911
Information
Florida Emergency Services Public Information Line – 800-342-3557
City of Deerfield Beach Hurricane Hotline – 954-426-6887
Utilities
Florida Power & Light – 800-4-OUTAGE (468-8243)
AT&T – business: 866-620-6000 residential: 888-757-6500
Deerfield Beach
Animal Control – 954–359-1313
Sheriff (Non-Emergency) – 954-831-8900
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Fire Rescue (Non-Emergency) – 954-480-4350
Deerfield Beach Water/Sewer Hotline – 954-480-4371
Deerfield Beach Updates on Refuse Service – 954-480-4391
Assistant Chief Logistics & Special Services – 954-571-7574 or 954-263-5103
Broward County
Special Needs Shelter (Pre-registration) – 954-537-2888
Broward County Emergency Management – 954-831-3900
Elder Services – 800-414-2046
The American Red Cross Broward County: 954-797-3800 http://www.miamiredcross.org/about-us/contact-us.html
• The American Red Cross provides families and individuals with emergency social services, warm meals, a place to sleep, and clothing.
Broward County Health Department: 954-467-4700 http://browardchd.org/
• Evacuation & Shelter: http://www.broward.org/hurricane/pages/evacuationshelterinformation.aspx?print=1
• Shelter Information: http://www.broward.org/AtRisk/Pages/Shelterinfo.aspx
• Special Medical Needs Centers: http://www.broward.org/ATRISK/Pages/specialmedical.aspx
• Persons with Disabilities: http://www.broward.org/ATRISK/Pages/disabled.aspx
• Homeless Shelters & Pick-up Points: http://www.broward.org/ATRISK/Pages/homeless.aspx
• Elderly: http://www.broward.org/ATRISK/Pages/elderly.aspx
DBHA Board of Commissioners
Anthony Pelt, Chairman – Office 954-531-0260, Cell 954-531-0260
Dr. Jaime E. Marlowe, Vice-Chairman – Home 954-993-1919
Dr. David R. Reynolds, Commissioner – Home 954-426-4664, Cell 954-415-8025
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Naomi Gayle, Commissioner – Home 954-421-1971, Cell 954-261-3171
Annette Woods, Resident Commissioner – Cell 754-367-0910
Rev. Marta Rivera, Commissioner – Home 954-480-6640, Cell 954-650-3784
Pastor Tony Guadagnino, Commissioner – Office 954-531-0260, Cell 954-673-7769
Accountant
Cornwell & Associates – Marcie: 352-371-6809 Fax: 352-375-2747
Information Technology
Action Technology - (Office: 954-556-5330), (Stuart: 954-520-8930), (John: 954-444-1973), or (Brandon 954-605-7873).
State
Florida Division of Emergency Management – 850-413-9900 or Fax 850-487-7841
National
Federal Emergency Management Agency – 850-413-9969 (Tallahassee) or 800-462-9029 (Atlanta)
HUD Miami Field Office – 305-536-5678
Hospitals
Boca Raton Community Hospital – 561-955-4002
West Boca Medical Center – 561-488-8000
North Broward Medical Center – 954-786-6400
North Ridge Medical Center - 954-202-4800
Emergency Radio Coverage
WIOD-AM 610 (http://www.newsradio610.com/main.html)
WSBR-AM 740
WFXY-AM 1040
WJNO-AM 1290
WDBF-AM 1420
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WRMF-FM 97.9
WKIS-FM 99.9
WEAT-FM 104.3
WIRK-FM 107.9
FEMA’s Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry at www.fema.gov/pdf/library/bizindst.pdf
♦ For more information on individual and family preparedness, advice, and checklists see the websites for FEMA at www.ready.gov, the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org/services/disaster, and the National Organization on Disability’s Emergency Preparedness Initiative at www.nod.org/emergency, and Broward County Health Department at http://browardchd.org/prepare.aspx.
IX. DBHA EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
Management Personnel
• Dr. Nadine Jarmon, Executive Director
Office Phone: 954-425-8449, ext. 110
Email: njarmon@dbhaonline.org
Cell Phone: 504-417-0520
Emergency Contact: Carolyn Carolina (sister) 501-580-0975
• Ruchelle Hobbs, HCV Director
Office Phone: 954-315-5332
Home Phone: 954-741-1627
Cell Phone: 954-557-2157
Emergency Contact: Kennie Hobbs, Jr., (husband) 954-817-4082
Emergency Contact: Ruby Reid (mother) 954-729-6505
• Jasmine Privott, Director of Housing Operations
Email: jprivott@dbhaonline.org
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Office Phone: 954-428-0678, ext. 102
Cell Phone: 954-270-0050 (work)
Cell Phone: 954-242-4268 (personal)
Emergency Contact: Gwen (mother) 954-260-2080
• Cardra Robinson, Human Resource and Procurement Administrator
Email: crobinson@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-425-8449, ext. 112
Home Phone: 954-499-7472
Cell Phone: 954-515-7790 (personal)
Cell Phone: 954-270-0072 (work)
Emergency Contact: Tavares Robinson (husband) 305-331-7512
Emergency Contact: Rial (daughter) 954-822-3203
Administrative Personnel
• Martha Harris, BSC Administrative Assistant
Email: mharris@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-425-8449, ext. 109
Home Phone: 954-425-4039
Cell Phone: 754-366-1072
Emergency Contact: Clyde Harris (husband) 954-573-5248
Section 8 Personnel
• Betty Ferguson, Family Self-Sufficiency Manager
Email: bferguson@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-425-8449, ext. 115
Cell Phone: 407-361-5364
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Emergency Contact: Adrianna (daughter) 919-966-4013
• Janet Housh, HCV Manager
Email: jhoush@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-428-0678, ext. 103
Cell Phone: 205-903-7906
Emergency Contact: Shanna (daughter) 205-903-7845
• Tcherlie Macenat, Compliance Officer
Email: tmacenat@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-315-5331
Cell Phone: 912-687-0725
Emergency Contact: Erla Blanc-Anderson (sister) 561-306-6100
Emergency Contact: Gina Macenat (sister) 954-579-2297
• Jean St. Juste, Housing Inspector
Email: jstjuste@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-428-0678, ext. 101
Cell Phone: 954-654-3790
Emergency Contact: Moira (wife) 954-812-0967
Emergency Contact: Jean (father) 626-797-4423
Emergency Contact: Alexandra (sister) 561-210-7751
Affordable Housing Personnel
• Xiomara Cotes, Property Manager (Palms of Deerfield - Elderly)
Email: xcotes@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-428-0678, ext. 108
Home Phone: 954-974-5215
Cell Phone: 954-254-4677
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Emergency Contact: Robert Cassidy (significant other) 561-297-5514
• Rene Prince, Housing Coordinator (Stanley Terrace - Family)
Email: rprince@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-428-0678, ext. 106
Home Phone: 626-765-7363
Cell Phone: 954-913-6187
Cell Phone: 954-740-9210
Emergency Contact Carol (Mother) 954-464-8489
• Fancy Leguerre, Stanley Terrace Receptionist
Email: receptionist@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-428-0678, ext. 100
Cell Phone: 754-214-3226
Emergency Contact: Benjamin (friend) 786-343-2051
Emergency Contact: Diane (mother) 732-470-2775
Emergency Contact: Thomine (sister) 732-423-1726
Emergency Contact: Skyler (son) 954-515-6546
Maintenance Personnel
• Miguel St. Ange, Maintenance Team Leader
Email: dbhamaint@dbhaonline.org
Cell Phone: 954-654-3377
Other Phone: 754-214-5515
Emergency Contact: Michael St. Ange (father) 347-624-7269
Emergency contact: Veronica & Harish Suedass (friend) 954-492-9627 or 954-612-6754
Emergency Contact: Calixtus Blackett (friend) 646-296-4419
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• Solomon Trench, Maintenance Technician
Email: dbhamaint@dbhaonline.org
Cell Phone: 954-551-1971
Emergency Contact: 954-638-6816 (wife)
Emergency Contact: 754-281-2659 (daughter)
• Eric McKeever, Maintenance Aid (BSC)
Cell Phone: 954-654-3420
Cell Phone: 954-422-3285
Email: dbhamaint@dbhaonline.org
Emergency Contact: Delores Skeet (mother) 954-698-9177
• Sanjai Elliott, Maintenance Technician
Cell Phone: 954-654-3385
Emergency Contact: 954-696-9194 (wife)
• Victor Somwaru, Maintenance Technician
Cell Phone: 954-654-3846
Emergency Contact: 954-492-9629 (sister)
Tax Credit Personnel
• Kecia Sanders, Property Manager (Palms of Deerfield Townhomes)
Email: ksanders@dbhaonline.org
Office Phone: 954-428-0678, ext. 107
Cell Phone: 954-678-7446
Emergency Contact: Kevin Eubanks (friend) 954-695-3691
Emergency Contact: Syndi Bellamy/Sanders (mother) 773-507-1237
Emergency Contact: Ike Sanders (father) 773-418-0743
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Emergency Contact: Stephanie Sanders (sister) 773-527-9383
Emergency Contact: Ike Sanders Jr. (brother) 870-317-7437
Emergency Contact: Antwaun Sanders (brother) 870-919-0121
• Marc Pierre, Maintenance Technician PT (Palms of Deerfield Townhomes)
Email: pierremarc68@yahoo.com
Home Phone: 954-242-1392
Cell Phone: 863-254-8153 (personal)
Emergency Contact: Lakisha Labonte Wife – 954-861-7758
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X. COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX
A Alachua
Chief Will May, Director
1100 SE 27th PO Box 548
Gainesville, 32602-0548
352-384-3116 352-264-6565
B
COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Baker
Rick Clark, Director
Post Office Box 958
Macclenny, 32063
904-259-6111 904-259-3923
Bay
Mark Bowen, Interim Chief of Emergency Services
644 Mulberry Ave.
Panama City, 32401
850-784-4016 850-784-4010
Bradford
Brian K. Johns, Director
945-B N. Temple Ave.
Starke, 32091
904-966-6336 904-966-6169
Brevard
Robert S. Lay, Director
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1746 Cedar Street
Rockledge, 32955
321-633-1770 321-633-1738
Broward
Sherman “Tony” Carper, Jr., Director
201 Northwest 84 Ave.
Plantation, 33324
954-831-3905 954-382-5805
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Calhoun
Don A. “Sonny” O’Bryan, Director
20859 Central Avenue
East, Room G-40
Blountstown, 32424
850-674-8075 850-674-4667
Charlotte
Wayne Sallade, Director
7474 Utilities Rd.
Punta Gorda, 33982
941-505-4620 941-505-4625
Citrus
Capt. Joseph Eckstein, Director
3425 West Southern St.
Lecanto, 34461
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352-746-6555 352-527-2100
Clay
James Corbin, Jr., Director
1 Doctors Drive
Green Cove Springs, 32043-3128
904-284-7703 904-529-2273
Collier
Dan E. Summers, Director
3301 Tamiami Trail East; Bldg. F
Naples, 34112
239-774-8000 239-775-5008
Columbia
Ronnie McCardle, Director
Post Office Box 1787
Lake City, 32056-1787
386-758-1125 386-752-9644
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX DeSoto
Catherine Furr, Director
115 East Oak St. Room B-1
Arcadia, 34266-4450
863-993-4831 863-993-4840
Dixie
Chad Reed, Director
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PO Box 2009
56 NE 210 Avenue
Cross City, 32628-2009
352-498-1240 or 352-498-1244
Duval
Robert “Chip” Patterson, Director
515 North Julia St.
Jacksonville, 32202
904-630-2472 904-630-0600
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Escambia
Janice Kilgore, CEM
6575 North W. Street
Pensacola, 32505
850-471-6411 850-476-3984
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Flagler
Troy Harper, (Acting) Director
1200 East Moody
Boulevard #8
Bunnell, 32110-5918
386-437-7381 386-437-7489
Franklin
Butch Baker, Director
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28 Airport Road
Apalachicola, 32320
850-653-8977 850-653-3643
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Gadsden
David Ganious, Director
PO Box 1709
Quincy, 32351-1709
850-875-8870 850-875-8643
Gilchrist
Ron Willis, Director
PO Box 367
Trenton, 32693-0367
352-463-3198 352-463-3189
Glades
Angela Osceola, Director
PO Box 68
Moore Heaven, 33471
863-946-6020 863-946-1091
Gulf
Marshall Nelson, Director
1000 Cecil G Costin, Sr., Boulevard
Port St. Joe, 32456
850-229-9110 850-229-9115
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Hamilton
Roger Ehlert, Director
904 US Hwy 41 NW
Jasper, 32052
386-792-6647 386-792-6648
Hardee
Rich Shepard, Director
404 W. Orange St.
Wauchula, 33873-2831
863-773-6373 863-773-9390
Hendry
Tom Kochheiser, Director
PO Box 358
LaBelle, 33975-0358
863-612-4700 863-674-4040
Hernando
Thomas Leto, Director
20 N Main Street Room #362
Brooksville, 34601
352-754-4083 352-754-4090
Highlands
Bill Nichols, Director
6850 W George Blvd.
Sebring, 33875
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863-385-1112 863-402-7400
Hillsborough
Larry Gispert, Director
2711 East Hanna Ave.
Tampa, 33610
813-276-2385 813-272-6878
Holmes
Wanda Stafford, Director
107 East Virginia Ave.
Bonifay, 32425
850-547-1112 850-547-7002
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Indian River
John King, Director
1840 25th St.
Vero Beach, 32960
772-567-2154 772-567-9323
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Jackson
Rodney Andreasen, Director
4447 Marion St.
Marianna, 32448
850-482-9678 850-482-9683
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Jefferson
Carol Ellerbe, Director
PO Box 45
Monticello, 32345-0045
850-342-0211 850-342-0214
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Lafayette
Donnie E. Land, Director
Post Office Box 344
Mayo, 32066-0344
386-294-1950 386-294-2846
Lake
Jerry Smith, Director
315 West Main Street
PO Box 7800
Tavares, 34778-7800
352-343-9420 352-343-9728
Lee
John D. Wilson, Director
Post Office Box 398
Fort Myers, 33902-0398
239-477-3600 239-477-3636
Leon
Richard R. Smith, Director
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535 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, 32304
850-488-5921 850-487-3770
Levy
Mark Johnson, Director
Post Office Box 221
Bronson, 32621-0221
352-486-5213 352-486-5152
Liberty
Rhonda Lewis, Director
Post Office Box 877
11109 NW SR 20
Bristol, 32321-0877
850-643-2339 850-643-3499
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Madison
Jim Stanley, Director
823 SW Pinckney Street
Madison, 32340
850-973-3698 850-973-4026
Manatee
Laurie Feagans, Chief of Emergency Management
1112 Manatee Avenue
West, Suite 525
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Bradenton, 34205
941-749-3022 941-741-3539
Marion
Capt. Chip Wildy, Director
Post Office Box 1987
Ocala, 34478-1987
352-622-3205 352-369-6762
Martin
Keith Holman, Director
6000 Southeast Tower Drive
Stuart, 34997
772-288-5694 772-286-7626
Miami-Dade
Chief Robert Palestrant, Acting Director
9300 NW 41st Street
Miami, 33178-2414
305-468-5403 305-468-5401
Monroe
William A. Wagner, Irene Toner, Senior Director and Director
490 63rd Street (Ocean),
Suite 150
Marathon, 33050
305-289-6018 305-289-6333
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Nassau
Nancy Freeman, Director
96135 Nassau Place, Suite 2
Yulee, 32097
904-548-4980 904-491-3628
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Okaloosa
Randy McDaniel, Division Chief
1250 North Eglin Parkway
Shalimar, 32579
850-651-7560 850-651-8082
Okeechobee
Eugene O’Neill, Director
499 NW Fifth Avenue
Okeechobee, 34972 863-763-3212 863-763-1569
Orange
Preston Cook, Director
Post Office Box 5879
6590 Armory Court
Winter Park, 32792
407-836-9157 407-836-9147
Osceola
Deputy Chief Kevin Yelvington, Director
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320 N. Beaumont Avenue
Kissimmee, 34741 407-343-7000 407-343-6868
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Palm Beach
Charles Tear, Director
20 South Military Trail
West Palm Beach, 33415
561-712-6330 561-712-6490
Pasco
James D. Martin, Director
7530 Little Road
New Port Richey, 34654
727-847-8137 727-847-8004
Pinellas
Gary W. Vickers, Director
400 South Fort Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, 34616
727-464-3800 727-464-4024
Polk
Pete McNally, Director
Post Office Box 1458
Bartow, 33831-1458
863-534-5605 863-534-5647
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Putnam
Douglas C. Stewart, Director
120 Orie Griffin Blvd
Palatka, 32177-1416
386-329-0379 386-329-0897
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Santa
Rosa Sheryl Bracewell, Director
4499 Pine Forest Road
Milton, 32583
850-983-5360 850-983-5352
Sarasota
Edward J. McCrane, Chief of Emergency Management
1660 Ringling Boulevard, 6th Floor
Sarasota, 34236
941-861-5495 941-861-5501
Seminole
Stephen M. Watts, Director
150 Bush Boulevard
Sanford, 32773
407-665-5131 407-665-5036
St. Johns
E.R. Ashton, Director
4455 Avenue A
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St. Augustine, 32095
904-824-5550 904-824-9920
St. Lucie
Donald G. Daniels, E M Coordinator
101 North Rock Road
Ft. Pierce, 34945
772-461-5201 772-462-1774
Sumter
Milton Hill, Director
414 Lawrence Street
Bushnell, 33513
352-569-6000 352-569-1222
Suwannee
John G. Wooley, Director
13530 80th Terrace
Live Oak, 32060
386-364-3405 386-364-3488
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Taylor
Brianne Hoover, Director Public Safety/Emergency Management
108 North Jefferson Street
Perry, 32347
850-838-3575 850-838-1642
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U
COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Union
Doug York, Director
58 Northwest 1st Street
Lake Butler, 32054
386-496-4300 386-496-3226
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Volusia
James R. Ryan, Director
49 Keyton Avenue
Daytona Beach, 32124
386-254-1500 386-248-1742
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COUNTY NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX Wakulla
Joe Blanchard, Director
15 Oak Street
Crawfordville, 32327
850-926-0861 850-926-8027
Walton
Edwin Baltzley, Emergency Response Director
75 South Davis Lane
DeFuniak Springs, 32435
850-892-8065 850-892-8382
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Washington
Roger Hagan, Director
1331 South Boulevard
Chipley, 32428 850-638-6203 850-638-6316
XI. Florida’s County Health Departments/Special Needs Shelters
Alachua County Health Department
224 Southeast 24th Street
Gainesville, Fl. 32641
(352) 334-7900
Baker County Health Department
480 West Lowder Street
Macclenny, FL 32063
(904) 259-6291
Bay County Health Department
597 West 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4455
Bradford County Health Department
1801 N. Temple Avenue
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-7732
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Brevard County Health Department
2575 N. Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953-4147
(321) 454-7111
Broward County Health Department - http://browardchd.org/
Prepare for a Disaster: http://browardchd.org/prepare.aspx
780 S.W. 24th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315-2643
(954) 467-4700
Calhoun County Health Department
19611 SR 20 West
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-5645
Charlotte County Health Department
514 East Grace Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950-6198
(941) 639-1181 or (941) 474-3240 Englewood Office
Citrus County Health Department
3700 W. Sovereign Path
Lecanto, FL 34461-8071
(352) 527-0068
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Clay County Health Department
Post Office Box 578
1305 Idlewild Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-0578
(904) 269-6340
Collier County Health Department
Post Office Box 429 (34106-0429)
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Bldg. H, Rm. 203
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 774-8200
Columbia County Health Department
217 N.E. Franklin Street
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 758-1068
Dade County Health Department
8175 NW 12th St
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 324-2400
DeSoto County Health Department
34 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-4601
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Dixie County Health Department
149 NE 241 Street
Cross City, FL 32628
(352)498-1360
Duval County Health Department
515 West Sixth Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-3300
Escambia County Health Department
1295 West Fairfield Drive
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-6500
Flagler County Health Department
Post Office Box 847
301 South Lemon Street
Bunnell, FL 32110-0847
(386) 437-7350
Franklin County Health Department
139 12th Street
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-2111
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Gadsden County Health Department
P.O. Box 1000
278 LaSalle Leffall Drive
Quincy, Florida 32353-1000
(850) 875-7200
Gilchrist County Health Department
119 NE 1st Street
Trenton, FL 32693
(352)463-3120
Glades County Health Department
956 Highway 27 SW
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0707
Gulf County Health Department
2475 Garrison Ave
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1276
Hamilton County Health Department
Post Office Box 267
209 S.E. Central Avenue
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-1414
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Hardee County Health Department
115 K.D. Revell Road
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-4161
Hendry County Health Department
1140 Pratt Blvd
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 983-1408
Hernando County Health Department
300 S. Main Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 540-6800
Highlands County Health Department
7205 South George Boulevard
Sebring, FL 33875-5847
(863) 386-6040
Hillsborough County Health Department
P.O. Box 5135
1105 East Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33675-5135
(813) 307-8000
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Holmes County Health Department
Post Office Box 337
603 Scenic Circle
Bonifay, FL 32425-0337
(850) 547-8500
Indian River County Health Department
1900 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960-3383
(772) 794-7400
Jackson County Health Department
Post Office Box 310
3045 Fourth Street
Marianna, FL 32447-0310
(850) 482-9862
Jefferson County Health Department
1255 W. Washington Street
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 342-0170
Lafayette County Health Department
Post Office Box 1806
140 SW Virginia Circle
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1321
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Lake County Health Department
16140 US Hwy 441
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-6424
Mailing address: PO Box 1305, Tavares, FL 32778
Lee County Health Department
3920 Michigan Avenue
Ft. Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-9501
Leon County Health Department
Post Office Box 2745 (32316)
2965 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304-3800
(850) 487-3155
Levy County Health Department
Post Office Box 40
66 West Main Street
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5300
Liberty County Health Department
12832 NW Central Avenue
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2415
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Madison County Health Department
218 SW Third Avenue
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5000
Manatee County Health Department
410 Sixth Avenue, East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 748-0747
Marion County Health Department
PO Box 2408 (34471-2408)
1801 S.E. 32nd Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 629-0137
Martin County Health Department
3441 SE Willoughby Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 221-4000
Monroe County Health Department
Gato Building
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7500
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Nassau County Health Department
Post Office Box 517
30 South 4th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035-0517
(904) 277-7287
Okaloosa County Health Department
221 N.E. Hospital Drive
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548-5066
(850) 833-9240
Okeechobee County Health Department
Post Office Box 1879 (34973-1879)
1728 NW 9th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5819
Orange County Health Department
6101 Lake Ellenor Drive
Orlando, FL. 32809
Phone: (407) 858-1400
Fax: (407) 858-5514
Osceola County Health Department
P.O. Box 450309
1875 Boggy Creek Road
Kissimmee, FL 34744
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(407) 343-2000
Palm Beach County Health Department
Post Office Box 29
826 Evernia Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
(561) 840-4500
Pasco County Health Department
10841 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654-2533
(727) 869-3900
Pinellas County Health Department
205 Dr. M. L. King Street North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(727) 824-6900
Polk County Health Department
1290 Golfview Avenue, 4th Floor
Bartow, FL 33830-6740
(863) 519-7900
Putnam County Health Department
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177-4100
(386) 326-3200
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Santa Rosa County Health Department
Post Office Box 929
5527 Stewart Street
Milton, FL 32572-0929
(850) 983-5200
Sarasota County Health Department
Post Office Box 2658 (34230-2658)
2200 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 861-2900
Seminole County Health Department
400 W. Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 665-3387
St. Johns County Health Department
1955 US Hwy 1 South
Suite 100
St. Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 825-5055
St. Lucie County Health Department
5150 NW Milner Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 (mailing)
(772) 462-3800
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Sumter County Health Department
Post Office Box 98
415 East Noble Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2701
Suwannee County Health Department
Post Office Drawer 6030
915 Nobles Ferry Road
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 362-2708
Taylor County Health Department
1215 Peacock Avenue
Perry, FL 32347-2117
(850) 584-5087
Union County Health Department
PO Box 328 (32054-1731)
495 East Main Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054
(386) 496-3211
Volusia County Health Department
1845 Holsonback Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32117-5114
(386) 274-0500 (Daytona Beach clinic)
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(386) 822-6215 (Deland Clinic)
Wakulla County Health Department
48 Oak Street
Crawfordville, FL 32327-2090
(850) 926-3591
Walton County Health Department
493 North 9th Street
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433-9401
(850) 892-8015
Washington County Health Department
1338 South Boulevard West
PO Box 648
Chipley, FL 32428-2208
(850) 638-6240
XII. FAHRO Regions and Disaster Assistance Coordinators
FAHRO HEADQUARTERS: 850-222-6000
Region I - North/West
Disaster Coordinator: Area Housing Commission 850-438-8561
• Area Housing Commission
• Chipley Housing Authority
• Crestview Housing Authority
• DeFuniak Springs Housing Authority
• Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority
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• Holmes County Housing Authority
• Housing Authority of the City of Apalachicola
• Macclenny Housing Authority
• Marianna Housing Authority
• Milton / Santa Rosa Housing
• Niceville Housing Authority
• NW Florida Regional Housing Authority
• Panama City Housing Authority
• Pensacola / Escambia County Housing
• Springfield Housing Authority
• Tallahassee Housing Authority
• Wakulla County Housing
• Walton County Housing
Region II - North/Central
Disaster Coordinator: Jacksonville Housing Authority 904-630-3810 • Alachua County Housing Authority
• Brooksville Housing Authority
• Citrus County Housing Services
• City of Eustis
• City of Sanford Housing Authority
• Columbia County Housing Authority
• Daytona Beach Housing Authority
• Deland Housing Authority
• Eustis Housing Authority
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• Flagler County Housing Authority
• Gilchrist County Housing Authority
• Hernando County Housing Authority
• Housing Authority of the City of Fernandina Beach
• Housing Authority of the City of Green Cove Springs
• Housing Authority of the City of Live Oak
• Jacksonville Housing Authority
• Lake County Housing Agency
• Levy County Housing Authority
• New Smyrna Beach Housing
• Ocala Housing Authority
• Orange County Housing and Community Development
• Orlando Housing Authority
• Ormond Beach Housing Authority
• Palatka Housing Authority
• Seminole County Housing Authority
• Suwannee County Housing Authority
• Union County Housing Authority
• Winter Park Housing Authority
Region III - South/Central
Disaster Coordinator: Tampa Housing Authority 813-253-0551 • Bradenton Housing Authority
• City Of Arcadia Housing Authority
• City of Bradenton Section 8 Housing Programs
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• City of Fort Myers Community Redevelopment
• Collier County Housing Authority
• Hillsborough County Section 8 Program
• Housing Authority of Bartow
• Housing Authority of Brevard County
• Housing Authority of the City of Cocoa
• Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers
• Housing Authority of the City of Titusville
• Lake Wales Housing Authority
• Lakeland Housing Authority
• Lee County Housing Authority
• Manatee County Housing Authority
• Melbourne Housing Authority
• Mulberry Housing Authority
• Osceola County Housing Authority
• Pasco County Housing Authority
• Plant City Housing Authority
• Polk County Housing and Neighborhood Development
• Punta Gorda Housing Authority
• Sarasota Housing Authority
• Tampa Housing Authority
• Tarpon Springs Housing Authority
• Winter Haven Housing Authority
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Region IV - South/East
Disaster Coordinator: Miami-Dade Housing Agency 305-644-5116 • Avon Park Housing Authority
• Belle Glade Housing Authority
• Boca Raton Housing Authority
• Broward County Housing Authority
• Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
• Delray Beach Housing Authority
• Fort Pierce Housing Authority
• Hendry County Housing Authority
• Hollywood Housing Authority
• Housing Authority of Pompano Beach
• Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale
• Indian River County Housing Authority
• Key West Housing Authority
• Miami Beach Housing Authority
• Miami-Dade Housing Agency
• Monroe County Housing Authority
• Pahokee Housing Authority
• Palm Beach County Housing Authority
• Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
• Stuart Housing Authority
• West Palm Beach Housing Authority
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XIII. Definitions
Hurricane A hurricane is a low pressure weather system, exhibiting winds with a counter-clockwise rotation, of greater than 74 miles per hour.
The official designated hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. Although all hurricanes pose a risk of potential danger and destruction, some are more dangerous than others depending on storm surge, wind, rainfall and other factors. To better predict the hazards of an approaching hurricane, forecasters have divided hurricanes into five categories, with category 1 causing the least amount of damage and category 5 causing the most.
Category 1 Winds of 74-95 mph: Strong enough to cause damage to shrubbery, trees, and mobile homes.
Category 2 Winds of 96-110 mph: Can blow down trees and cause damage to some roofing materials of buildings, windows and doors. Evacuation routes could be affected due to rising water. Strong enough to cause major damage to piers. Marinas may flood and small crafts anchored in protected areas may be lost.
Category 3 Winds of 111-130 mph: Can rip foliage from trees and blow down large trees. Damage to roofing materials of buildings, windows and doors, and some structural damage to small buildings. Strong enough to destroy mobile homes. Coastal and low-lying inland flooding.
Category 4 Winds of 131-155 mph: Shrubs, and trees and signs blown down. Extensive damage
to roofing materials, windows and doors. Total destruction of roofs on small
residences and mobile homes. Flooding and floating debris.
Category 5 Winds greater than 155 mph: The most deadly and destructive category.
Complete roof failures and destruction of residences and industrial buildings.
Shattering of glass in windows and doors. Storm surges and widespread flooding.
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Regardless of the category, hurricanes can cause both coastal and inland hazards. High tides and flash floods caused by storm surges are likely coastal hazards. Continuous rainfall and runoff from high ground areas causing flooding in low-lying areas is an example of an inland hazard. In addition, inland areas on high ground normally experience damage due to hurricane winds. Building debris is carried by the wind throughout the affected area.
Advisory A message released by the hurricane center, normally at 6-hour intervals, providing updates on the storm or hurricane, including watches and warnings when they are in effect. A special advisory is a message given whenever there is a significant change in weather conditions or change in warnings previously released. Intermediate advisories are issued every 2 to 3 hours, whenever a watch or warning is in effect.
Note: Up-to-date information on hurricanes is also available on the internet www.weather.com or www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Declaration of Emergency When an emergency occurs due to a hurricane, fire, flood, tornados, severe weather or bomb threats or other emergency, it is the responsibility of the DBHA Management to declare an emergency and close the DBHA for business.
Damage Assessment An appraisal or determination of the effects of the disaster on human, physical, economic and natural resources.
Storm surge A rise in tides caused by a hurricane as it moves over or near the coastline.
Gale warning Storm with non-cyclonic winds of an expected speed of 30 to 54 miles per hour.
Preparedness Activities, programs, and systems developed and implemented prior to a disaster/emergency that are used to support and enhance the management of, response to, and recovery from disasters/emergencies.
Recovery In disaster/emergency management situations, activities designed to return conditions to a level conducive to returning to normal business functions.
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Response In disaster/emergency management situations, activities designed to address the immediate and short-term effects of the disaster/emergency.
Tropical Storm Warning Storm with non-cyclonic winds of an expected speed of 55 to 73 miles per hour.
Hurricane Watch The alert given when a hurricane poses a threat to a coastal area within a 36 hour timeframe.
Hurricane Warning The alert given when a hurricane with a sustained wind speed of 74 miles per hour or more is expected to strike an area within 24 hours. At this stage the hurricane is expected to be accompanied by heavy rain and high waves.
Tornado Watch Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are possible.
Tornado Warning Tornado detected in the area - SEEK SHELTER.
XIV. Vendor’s List
VENDOR'S LIST Vendor
# Vendor Name Contact Person Purpose Contact
Information 102196 Lowes Jeff Baker Supplies 561-‐284-‐9169
-‐ Lowes Tim Bergen Supplies 954-‐205-‐2627 100309 Wilmar Rocky Steimle Supplies 954-‐649-‐5370 101565 Amsan Randy Burden Cleaning Supplies 954-‐445-‐9151 102894 Gator Landscaping Mike or John Landscaping 561-‐239-‐8309 101621 Gangboxes Unltd Alan Paul Mailboxes 954-‐558-‐3158
-‐ Coastal Carpet Bruce Smith Carpet 954-‐563-‐4543 102751 CSI Victor Carpet 954-‐420-‐5222
-‐ L Carpet Larry Carpet -‐ 100030 Broward Locksmith Mike Volpe Locksmith 954-‐427-‐7008 101620 Marcone Steve Applicane Parts 954-‐960-‐0218 103161 All Power Solutions Carlos Kriebel Generator 954-‐773-‐6900 103165 Bass Fire John Farabee Fire Sprinklers 954-‐785-‐7800 100738 Wayne Fire David Fire Sprinklers 954-‐917-‐3030
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Woodward -‐ SL Cooper PTAC Scott Cooper Palms A/C warranty 561-‐702-‐5336
102995 Decon Environmental Tsafrir Kesler Mold Remediation 954-‐485-‐8800 100064 Roto-‐Tooter Arthur Dullos Drain Service 954-‐448-‐4525 103151 Freer Contractors Mike Freer Turn-‐Arounds 954-‐882-‐6086
103159 Browns Custom Cabinets Mr. Brown Cabinets 954-‐342-‐9446
100274 Dal-‐Tile Chris Milano Tile Sales 954-‐925-‐9555 102846 Aladdin Electric Frederico Electrical Work 954-‐782-‐7990
-‐ Good Year Dean Ppower Truck Maintenance 954-‐427-‐4820 -‐ A-‐Christian Glass Office Glass Repair 954-‐946-‐2244 -‐ Safelite Auto Glass Carlos Auto Galss Repair 954-‐563-‐1131
100308 Centrell X Carlos Rosa Elevator Service 800-‐233-‐6847 -‐ PMA Electric Earl Joyce Electrical Work 954-‐341-‐1655 -‐ Glow Cleaning Gary Steinberg Unit Cleaning 561-‐372-‐4540
-‐ Golf Cart Connection Bruce Honig Golf Cart sale/service 954-‐946-‐8008
100526 Fast Signs Jason Sanders Signage 954-‐426-‐1998
XV. Hotels near DBHA
La Quinta Inn Deerfield Beach I-95 at Hillsboro E - $49▼ www.lq.com - 351 West Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach - (954) 421-1004
Hampton Inn-Deerfield Beach - $64▼ hamptoninn3.hilton.com - 660 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach - (954) 481-1221
Comfort Suites-Deerfield Beach - $60▼ comfortsuites.com – 1040 E. Newport Center Dr., Deerfield Beach – (954) 570-8887
Doubletree by Hilton Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton - $84▼ www.doubletreehoteldeerfieldbeach.com - 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach - (866) 629-9282
Best Western Deerfield Beach Hotel & Suites - $67▼ www.deerfieldbestwestern.com - 1050 E Newport Center Dr, Deerfield Beach - (954) 570-8888
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XVI. Model Family Disaster Plan for Residents
• Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind.
• Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home but within your community.
• Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. These should be measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles.
• Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact.
• Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate. • Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your
children know how and when to call 911. • Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by
homeowners insurance. • Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a Disaster Supply Kit.
Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
• non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
• foods for infants or the elderly
• snack foods
• non-electric can opener
• cooking tools / fuel
• paper plates / plastic utensils
Blankets / Pillows, etc. Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Special Items - for babies and the elderly
Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
Flashlight / Batteries
Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio Remember to replace its battery every 6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors.
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Cash (with some small bills) - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods.
Keys
Toys, Books and Games Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight re-sealable plastic
bag.
• insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, social security card, etc.
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
Vehicle fuel tanks filled
Pet care items • proper identification / immunization records / medications
• ample supply of food and water
• a carrier or cage
• muzzle and leash
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XVII. Disaster/Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
Emergency Supply List
Battery powered radio for post storm updates
30 lbs. of heavy plastic/visqueen
(4) Rolls Duct tape/Masking tape
(5) large tarps
(20) sheets of plywood
First Aid Kit for each site
(5) High powered flashlights per site
Batteries for flashlights marked and set aside “for emergency only”
Gas powered chainsaw and chainsaw oil
Long handle branch trimmer
(3) 4,000 watt gas powered generators
Heavy duty trash bags
Construction essentials such as staple guns, nails, screws
(2) wet vacuums
Water extractor for carpet
Mops/Buckets
Wet floor signs
Battery operated multi-purpose charger
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Rain gear
Yellow CAUTION Tape
Charged digital camera
Large rope
(10) 50 foot Extension cords
(10) Pairs work gloves
(5) Gallons bleach
(3) hatchets
Petty Cash - $200 (Operations Manager)
Gasoline
Disinfectant cleaners
Rakes, shovels, squeegees
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XX. Request for Public Assistance - FEMA Form FF90-49 (next page)
a. To be completed by Executive Director and submitted to the State Public Assistance Officer within 30 days of the disaster, as declared by the President.
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XIX. HUD Emergency Housing Assistance
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Disaster Recovery
“What does HUD offer to victims of disasters in need of housing?” People needing to rent housing may get assistance from HUD’s National Housing Locator System. This data base provides information on available housing by location, [in the immediate area; within the region; or elsewhere nationally]; number of bedrooms needed; and rent levels. HUD staff and participating public housing agencies will assist disaster victims in obtaining information on available rental units. For individuals personally affected by a disaster and requiring permanent housing assistance, HUD offers:
• Section 203(h) of the National Housing Act. Under this special mortgage insurance program, individuals or families whose residence was destroyed or damaged to such an extent that reconstruction or replacement is necessary are eligible for 100 percent financing. Insured mortgages may be used to finance the purchase or reconstruction of a one-family home that will be the principal residence of the homeowner. Section 203(h) offers features that make homeownership easier –
--No down payment is required. --The borrower is eligible for 100 percent financing. --Closing costs and prepaid expenses must be paid by the borrower in cash or paid through premium pricing or by the seller, subject to a 6 percent limitation on seller concessions. --Some fees are limited. Loan origination fee may not exceed 1 %.
Eligible Participants: FHA-approved lending institutions, such as banks and mortgage companies are eligible for Section 203(h) insurance. Application: The borrower’s application for mortgage insurance must be submitted to the lender within one year of the President’s disaster declaration. Applications are made through an FHA-approved lending institution.
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• Section 203(k) of the National Housing Act. Under this mortgage insurance program, homebuyers may borrow funds from lenders, to purchase or refinance a house that also requires repair, rehabilitation or modernization. A portion of the loan proceeds is used to pay the seller, or, if a refinance, to pay off the existing mortgage. The cost of the rehabilitation must be at least $5,000, but the total value of the property must still fall within the FHA mortgage limit for the area. Section 203(k) borrowers do not pay an upfront mortgage premium.
Eligible Participants: FHA-approved lending institutions, such as banks and mortgage companies. Eligible Customers: All persons who can make monthly mortgage payments.
• Section 203(k) “Streamline Program.” The Limited Repair Program permits homebuyers to finance an additional $35,000 into their existing mortgage to improve or upgrade their home before move-in. • Property Improvement Loan Insurance (Title I). The Title I program insures loans for up to 20 years, to finance the light or moderate rehabilitation of properties, as well as the construction of nonresidential buildings on the property. The maximum loan amount is $25,000 (for single family or nonresidential buildings, and $12,000 per family unit, not to exceed a total of $60,000 for a multifamily structure. These are fixed-rate loans whose interest rates are not subsidized by HUD.
Eligible Lenders: Only lenders approved by HUD specifically for this program can make loans covered by Title I Insurance. Application: Applications must be submitted to a Title I approved lender.
• HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties. HUD sells single family homes that it has foreclosed on. People interested in buying a HUD-home in their general area must contact a real estate sales professional who is authorized to sell HUD homes (most are). Your sales professional will submit a bid for you. For properties outside of a prospective buyer’s area, consult the HUD web-site: http://www.hud.gov/homes/index.cfm. A real estate sales professional is still needed to offer a bid on any property. • Public Housing. People displaced by a disaster may find temporary or permanent housing in vacant properties owned by public housing authorities (PHA). Disaster victims must be income-eligible (low income) and PHAs must be willing to give priority to disaster victims. HUD Disaster Volunteers may locate vacant PHA units using the National Housing Locator System. A directory of PHAs may be found at HUD’s web site at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/index.cfm.
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• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). HUD funds States and local governments with annual CDBG grants that may be used to provide loans or grants to rehabilitate residential buildings damaged by a disaster. Some local governments receive annual grants directly from HUD. State governments also receive annual grants that may be used to fund smaller local governments. CDBG recipients may be found at the following HUD web site: http://www.comcon.org/programs/contact_cdbg.html. • HOME Investment Partnerships Program. HUD funds States and local governments with annual HOME grants that may be used to provide loans or grants to: buy housing; rehabilitate disaster buildings; build new housing; or provide short-term tenant-based rental assistance. HOME funding distribution is similar to CDBG. HOME participating jurisdictions may be found at the following HUD web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousingprograms/programs/home/contacts/.
For more information on HUD programs, call our HUD Field Office at: Miami HUD Office Brickell Plaza Federal Building 909 SE First Avenue, Room 500 Miami, FL 33131-3028
Phone: (305) 536-5678 Fax: (305) 536-5765 TTD: (305) 536-4743
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
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