Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2010-11 -Comp Mgt Plan Adoption — reading text

management initiatives. 2. To provide guidance for: Mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery policy and procedures. Disaster and emergency responsibilities. Training and public education activities. B. SCOPE. 1. This plan is " operations and task" oriented, and addresses: Coordinated regional and interregional evacuation, shelter, and post- disas~er response and recove:ry; Rapid deployment and pre- deployment of resources; Communications and warning systems; Annual exercises to determine the ability to respond to emergencies; Clearly defined responsibilities for icity departments through an Emergency Support Function ( ESF) approach to planning and operations. 2. This plan describes the basic strategies, assumptions and mechanisms through which the city will mobilize resources and conduct activities to guide and support local emergency management efforts through response and recovery. To facilitate effective intergovernmentai. operatlons, this plan 55-  adopts a functional approach that groups the type of assistance to be provided under ESF' s to address functional needs at the state, county, and city level. Each ESF is headed by. either a Fort Walton Beach or an Okaloosa County lead agency, which has been selected based on its authorities, resources, and capabilities in the functional area. The ESF' s will serve as the primary mechanism through which assistance is managed in an affected area. 3. Definitions The tenn " Emergency" as used in this plan means a set of circumstances which demand immediate action to protect life, preserve public safety, health and essential services, or protect property and the environment. Disaster" means the situation requires all available city resources and/ or augmentation which is beyond the capabilities of the City of Fort Walton Beach. A state of " emergency" or " disaster" can be proclaimed by the Mayor. c. METHODOLOGY. 1. Descrtbe planning process. 2. Departmental letters of acknowledgment accepting the plamiing process and the plan responsibilities are on file in the office of the Deputy Director of Emergency Management. 3. Distribution list containing the names of the Department/ Agency and the number of copies of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan CEMP) they were given is on file in the DDEM. 4. Plan maintenance and record of changes. ( See page 1- 4 of this section: Record of Changes Form.) The Deputy Director of Emergency Management ensures that necessary changes. and revisions to the plan are prepared, coordinated, published and distributed. The plan will undergo revision whenever: It fails during emergency. Exercises, drills reveal deficiencies or " shortfal1(s)." City government structure changes. Community situations change. State requirements change. Any other condition occurs that causes conditions to change. DDEM will maintain a list of individuals and organizations which have controlled copies of the plan. Only those with controlled copies will 56- autornatically be provided updates and reVlSIons. Plan holders are expected to post and record these changes. Revised copies will be. dated and marked to show where changes have been ll1ade. 57-  Chapter 5 Situation. A. HAZARD ANALYSIS. 1. A Couniy comprehensive " Hazard Vulnerability Analysis ( HVA)" has been completed and it reflects the potential threat to the City of Fort Walton Beach. The HVA is published separately and is on fHein the Okaloosa County (OC) Emergency Operations Center (EOC). 2. Hazard Overview: Due to its location and geological features, the City of Fort Walton Beach is vulnerable to the damaging effects of certain hazards. A list of these hazards is found on the following page. 3. Disaster response efforts are often hampered by equipment and facility damaget communication failures, inclement weathert responder injury and death, and many other limiting factors. In the event of an emergency or disaster that exceeds the available resources; the public should expect and be prepared for a minimum 72 hour delay for emergency response services. B. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. City of Fort Walton Beach Geographical Information The City of Fort Walton Beach is a coastal community located on the. Santa Rosa Sound in Okaloosa Countyt F1ortda. It is bordered on the west by the City of Mary Esther. The Choctawhatchee Bay borders the east side of the City. Fort Walton Beach is charactertzed as a residential community with a mixture of single-family residence, retail communityt mid rise and high rise multi-family dwellingst and abundant recreational and natural resources. NATURAL HAzARDS Droughts and Freezes: Fort Walton Beach is minimally vulnerable to the adverse effects of severe water shortage caused by drought. Freezing weather may cause water line failure, which may impair pressure. The City is also subject to " quick freezes' wWch prtmarily effects ornamental vegetation and homeless indigents. Floods: All coastal property and inhabitants are subject to severe damage and loss of life resulting from floods caused by hurricane associated tidal surge. Due to the weight of watert tidal surge will produce catastrophic damage and building collapse. Heavy rain will produce some limited street flooding and 58- areas with poor storm water handling features may expertence flooding dUling these periods. Humcanes: The City has a history of hurricanes which have produced tornadoes resul1lng in significant property losses. Since 1887, when hurricanes began being recorded, there have been 47 hurricanes, mostly between a category 1 & 2, hit the panhandle of Florida. They were all within 65 nautical miles of Okaloosa County. Tornadoes: The State of Flortda ranks among th,e highest in the nation and Okaloosa County experiences numerous tomado incidents. Tornadoes are capable of producing mass casualties and tremendous property damage. TECHNOLOGICAL HAzARDS Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials: Hwy. 85, Hwy. 98 and the Intercoastal Waterways through Fort Walton Beach provide a transport route for the transportation of hazardous materials including military cargo. Large volumes of hazardous materials are routinely transported to and through the city on a daily basis. The accidental, sudden release, of a large volume of some hazardous materials is capable of creating a substantial number of casualties during a relatively brief period. Aircraft Crash:. Eglin Air Force Base' is located just north of the City and Hurlburt Air Force Base is located just west of the City. They maintain flight patterns over the entire city area which presents the possibility of a large number of casualties in the event of a crash anywhere in the City of Fort Walton Beach. Particularly vulnerable are the populated ground areas within the flight patterns to the airport. Conflagration: Mass casualties resulting from extensive structural fire, both as a result of bums and from injuries sustained by victims attempting to exit building on fire, is an ever present possibility in Fort Walton Beach. Industrial Ac~~ idents: Even though Fort Walton Beach is not heavily industrialized, ilndustries are located within the city. The possibility of mass casualties caused by industrial accidents and explosions should be considered. Structural Fai:lures: The Fort Walton Beach building industry is periodically expanding the number of medium and high rise structures. Structural failures of buildings under construction are capable of producing mass casualties. Surface. Transportation Accidents: Highway: H,.vy. 98 and Hwy. 85 are heavily traveled major highway which passes through the city. Accidents involving a large number of vehicles to include fully loaded commercial carriers are capable of producing mass casualties. 59-  Watercraft Accidents: Fort Walton Beach is surrounded by water. Accidents involving boats transporting a large. number of people are capable of becoming involved in accidents ~ hich can produce a number of casualties. CIVIL/ POLITICAL Civil Disturbance: The destructive and lawless acts of groups of people within a civil disturbance environment may produce mass casualties. Terrorism: Increasing acts of terrorism by agents whose interest are alien to those of the United States are capable. of threatening the safety of Fort Walton Beach' s citizens and of producing mass casualties. ESSENTIAL SERVICES Alert and Warning Commodities Distribution Communications Community EOC Continuity of Government Services Emergency Medical Services Emergency Public Information Energy/ Utilities Financial Services Fire Food/ Water Distribution Health Law Enforcement Mass Care Public Works/ Engineering Search and Rescue Shelter Support to Special Populations or High Occupancy Structures, Facilities, Special Events Transportation INFRASTRUCTURE Computer Systems Electrical Natural Gas Radio /TV /Print Media Rail Road Roads / Highways Telephone Water/ Sewer WateIWays, Navigable 60-  CRITICAL FACILITIES Banks/ ATMs/ Credit Unions Bridges / Freeway Overpasses Business Establishments City Parks/ Recreation Areas Computer Data Bases/ Service Centers Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Room/ Building Fire. Sfations/ Dispatch Center Food Storage Facilities Fuel Storage Govemment Offices High Occupancy Structures Hospital/ Nursing Homes/ Clinics/ Pharmacies/ Ambulance Stations Hotels / Motels Kitchens Light Industry Microwave Towers/ Satellite Ground Terminals Police Station/ Jail/ Dispatch Center Power Utility" Sub Stations Restaurants Schools Shopping Malls Stadiums Telephone Switching/ Relay Stations Theaters / Community Center 1V Station Warehouse/ Equipment Storage Complexes Wastewater/ Sewage Treatment Facilities Water Treatment Facilities / Pumping Stations 61-  Chapter6 Concept of Operations ENERAL: A. ' ti: 1. The primary objective for emergency managementln.:FortWalton Beach is to provide a coordinated effort from all s'Uporting city departments in the preparation for, response to, and relief from injury, damage a,nd suffering resulting from either a localized' or widespread dtsaster. The Office of Emergency ivfanagement ( Deputy Director of Ernergency Management) is the focal point for city emergency' management activities. I- Iowever, emergency management responsibilities extend beyond this office, to