Okaloosa County BOCC — September 6, 2016 — Eglin AFB MOA

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN 96TH TEST WING (96 TW), EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE (EAFB), FLORIDA AND THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AND OKALOOSA COUNTY REGARDING THE USE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AS A HURRICANE SHELTER FB2823-16 -0864 This is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the 96th Test Wing (96 TW), the Northwest Florida State College, and the Okaloosa County. When referred to collectively the 96 TW, the Northwest Florida State College and Okaloosa County are referred to as the “Parties.” 1. BACKGROUND: The Northwest Florida State College is directed by Florida Statute, Part 1 of Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, sections 252.31-252.63 to use personnel, school buildings, grounds and equipment for mass care shelters during a declared state or local emergency upon request of the director of the local emergency management agency. In Okaloosa County, the Chairperson for the Board of County Commissioners directs the local emergency management agency. The 96 TW Commander, following an Okaloosa County declaration of a “Local State of Emergency” may implement this MOA, if the school is evacuated of the normal student population and with the concurrence of the Northwest Florida State College, and Okaloosa County. 2. AUTHORITIES: This MOA is directed by AFI 10-2501, 4ir Force Emergency Management (EM) Program Planning, Operations, and Florida Statute Section 252.31-252.90. Implementation of this MOA occurs consistent with Eglin Air Force Base Installation Emergency Management Plan 10-2 and the Okaloosa County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The content of this MOA is consistent with Department of Defense Instruction 4000.19, Support Agreements. 3. PURPOSE: This MOA documents the support relationship and associated responsibilities of the 96 TW, Northwest Florida State College and Okaloosa County relative to the use of Northwest State College as a hurricane shelter by Eglin AFB personnel. All parties recognize that hurricane sheltering during any category of storm is a stressful experience for all involved. It is the intent of all parties to minimize this stress through cooperation and by working together to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all sheltered, while preserving the condition and appearance of the school’s property. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES: 4.1. The 96 TW will: 4.1.1. Send an advance liaison to Northwest Florida State College prior to sheltering to assist in the preparation and registration of Eglin personnel. 4.1.2. Provide proper notification to the Northwest Florida State College, through the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, prior to sending any personnel to the Northwest Florida State College Arena after receiving the concurrence of the Northwest Florida State College. 4.1.3. Be in control of the pre-designated areas (and any additional areas mutually agreed to by shelter officials and the representative from 96 CES/CEX). The representative from 96 CES/CEX will work closely with the Northwest Florida State College officials to ensure the comfort of the sheltered. 4.1.4. Be responsible for the supervision of Eglin shelteree and designated areas of the school facilities while they are in use by Eglin personnel. 4.1.5. Advise ride out team to bring at least a 3-day supply of necessary provisions (food and water/drinks), personal hygiene products, and medications and comfort items to make their stay at the shelter as pleasant as possible. 4.1.6. Address acquisitions with the Air Foce Test Center Contracting (AFTC/PZ) for food or other supplies. Address claims for or against the Air Force IAW AFI 51-201, Tort Claims and AFI 51-202, Personnel and Government Recovery Claims. 4.1.7. Return the shelter areas to the same condition they were in prior to their use by sheltered. Conduct an area survey jointly with Red Cross officials at the opening and closing of the area to identify damage because of sheltering activities. 4.2. The Northwest Florida State Col