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

2011 Hurricane Season Update

Office of Emergency ManagementPreston Cook, Manager

June 7, 2011

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

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

2011 Hurricane Forecast

12 to 18 Named Storms 

6 to 10 Hurricanes 

3 to 6 Major Hurricanes

Forecast Source: NOAA Photo: Sept 2010 Activity

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”

2011 Hurricane Forecast

2011 Hurricane Forecast

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

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

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

Disaster Response StructureEmergency Coordinating Organizations

• Orange County 13 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

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.

Disaster Response Structure

Statutory Requirement Florida Chapter 252

• County Mayor/Emergency Manager

• Countywide Emergency Response Team (ESF’S)

• State and Federal Agencies

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

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

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

Emergency ManagementEnhancements

OCOEM.com OCAlert - http://ocalert.net

OCFL Alert

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

Emergency ManagementEnhancements

Social Media

“Follow us” on Twitter,

“Like us” on Facebook!

http://www.twitter.com/ocoemhttp://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyOEM

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

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

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

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

Community Outreach

Four CornersHurricane ExpoJune 25, 2011

Orange CountyHurricane Expo

June 3 & 4, 2011

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

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.”

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

• 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

Preparedness Reminders

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

Conclusion

“One Plan, One Team, Many Hazards!”

2011 Hurricane Season Update

Office of Emergency Management Preston Cook, Manager

407 836-9140