Transcript Nueces County Departments Hurricane Meeting

Nueces County Office of Emergency Management
2013 HURRICANE SEASON
Overview
 Storm History and Season Outlook
 Evacuation Authority & Decision Considerations
 Evacuation Orders, Zones & Routes
 Reentry
 Personal Preparedness
 Stay informed!
Texas Storm History
Major Hurricanes
Total of 22 Hurricanes dating back to 1851
One every 8-9 years
Texas Storm History
5 Major Hurricanes in last 41 years
One every 7.5 years
1/3rd of Activity Occurs
During this Time
2/3rd of Activity Occurs
During this Time!
2nd Hurricane Typically forms around August 21st
2013 Hurricane Outlook
Named
Storms
Hurricanes
Major Hurricanes
(>Cat 3)
2013
Forecast
13-20
7-11
3-6
Average
12
6
3
Three climate factors that strongly control Atlantic hurricane activity are expected
to come together to produce an active or extremely active 2013 hurricane season.
• A continuation of the atmospheric climate pattern, which includes a strong west
African monsoon, that is responsible for the ongoing era of high activity for
Atlantic hurricanes that began in 1995
• Warmer-than-average water temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and
Caribbean Sea
• El Niño is not expected to develop and suppress tropical formation in the Gulf
of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
Where will storms strike?
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NOAA’s seasonal hurricane outlook is NOT a hurricane landfall forecast; it
does not predict how many storms will hit land or where a storm will strike
Important NHC Phrases
• Hurricane Watch issuance
times extended to 48 Hours
• Hurricane Warning
issuance times extended to
36 Hours
Do you have a PLAN for these phases?
• Preparations prior to the Hurricane Season.
• When a tropical storm or hurricane enters the Gulf
of Mexico.
• When there is a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch
hoisted for South Texas.
• When there is Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning
hoisted for South Texas.
Evacuation Authority
 The County Judge or the Mayor may order the evacuation of all or part of the
population from a stricken or threatened area under the jurisdiction of the
official if the action is necessary for the preservation of life or other
disaster mitigation, response, or recovery.
 The County Judge or the Mayor may control
ingress to and egress
from a disaster area under the jurisdiction and authority of the local official
and control the movement of persons and the occupancy of premises in that
area.
 The jurisdiction and authority of the County Judge includes the
incorporated and unincorporated areas of the
county; and to the extent of a conflict between decisions of the County
Judge and the Mayor, the decision of the County Judge prevails.
Storm Threat Analysis
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Storm Intensity
Storm Size
Forward Motion
Cone of Error
Forecast Confidence
Anticipated Storm Surge Inundation
Decision Timing
Behavior Assumptions
Occupancy
Availability of Resources
Who is at highest risk?
~180,000 permanent residents in the storm surge zone!
Clearance Times
Many considerations…
 Standard Scenario
 Worst Case Scenario
 Evacu Lane
 Contraflow
 Rapid Response
 Medium Response
 Long Response
 High Occupancy
 Low Occupancy
Evacuation Orders
 Evacuation orders will be phased starting with the
most at-risk areas first (Zone A- Island)
 These orders will be coordinated between the
evacuating City and the County to alleviate confusion
with the public.
 Each “order” will define who needs to leave and
when.
 There is a coordinated countywide effort to assist those
that cannot self evacuate.
 Any RTA bus stop throughout the County will get you to
the appropriate evacuation hub.
TxDOT Evacuation Routes
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City of
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Purpose
 To provide uniform guidance for personnel who may require early
reentry prior to the retraction of
evacuation order.
the local
 To promote and facilitate the timely reentry of
essential
personnel to speed the recovery of affected jurisdictions
within Nueces County and its economy.
 A key component of continuity of government…deliberate plans to
ensure the continuation of essential functions through a wide
range of incidents and requires a collaborated and concerted effort
to coordinate… agencies that provide critical services to
assist first responders in the execution of their
duties and those in direct support of critical
infrastructure/key resources.
General Approach
 Guidance for required agency credentials & proof
of residency
 Four Tiers
 Tier 1- Traditional First Responders
 Tier 2- Mass Care & Damage Assessment
 Tier 3- Restoration of Essential Services
 Tier 4- Business Owners & Residents
 Issuance of Reentry Letters
 Procedure for Evacuation Exemption
Who gets a letter?
 Exempt Organizations
 Tier 2 Personnel
** Letters will only be issued on a standardized letterhead
that has been mutually agreed upon **
Evacuation Exemption
 Organizations approved for exemption may include
essential government personnel, first responders and
limited private organizations in direct support of
critical infrastructure/key resources.
 The organizations are considered self
remain at their own risk.
sufficient and
 Approval by Emergency Management Director on a case-
by-case basis.
Required Agency Credentials
All personnel working in the impact area shall carry proper
credentials and identification on their person at all
times.
 State recognized identification card
 Agency identification with photo.
 Tier 2 Level Essential Personnel Authorization Letter and/or
company designation letter detailing the employee
essential function and to the extent possible defining the
geographic area where work is to be performed.
Proof of Residency
Proper identification for resident access should include one
or more of the following:
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current state issued driver’s license or identification card
utility bill
mortgage deed
property tax documents
or any governmental document which includes an address
or other means that identifies the location of their
property.
Requesting Tier 2 Authorization and/or
Evacuation Exemption
www.co.nueces.tx.us/emergency
 County Reentry Plan
 Quick Reference Pages
 2013 Request Form
Personal Preparedness
Benefits of Being Prepared
 Helps reduce fear and anxiety
 Helps reduce the impact of disasters
 Communities, families and individuals know
what to do to survive & recover
Consider what could happen in your…
 House?
 Workplace?
 School?
 Neighborhood?
 City?
 County?
 Region?
 During travel?
Think about:
Probability
AND
Potential Impact
Building a Family Disaster Plan
 Knowing the protective measures for
specific hazards
 Recognizing warning systems and signals
 Evacuating from a disaster area
 Incorporating community, school and
other plans
 Identifying escape routes
Building a Family Disaster Plan
 Completing a family communications plan
 Shutting off utilities
Obtaining appropriate insurance
 Preparing for special needs
 Caring for animals
 Learning/refreshing safety skills
Disaster Supplies Kit
 Food & Water (1 gallon of water per person per day!)
 First Aid, Medication & Hygiene
 Communications & Lighting
 Transportation & Document Bag Items
 Home Safety, Comfort Items, Pet Supplies
 Special Considerations
 Power loss, medical needs, post disaster hazards
Recovery Considerations
 Returning Home: Is it still there, where you left it?
Structural/water damage?
 Aiding the injured of displaced
 Health issues- sanitation & stress
 Safety issues
 Emotional
Transportation Assistance Registry
 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is the information
resource before, during and after a disaster.
 People who will require transportation assistance
during an evacuation are urged to call 2-1-1 as soon as
possible and sign up with the Transportation
Assistance Registry
Emergency Notification Systems
 826-INFO (4636)
 Reverse Alert
 Social Media
 Nixle (Text “YES” to 888777)
 Dialogic (reverse 911)
 KLUX 89.5 FM.
 NOAA Alert Radio
 Emergency Alert System
Official Sources of County Info
www.co.nueces.tx.us
Facebook: NuecesOEM
Twitter: NuecesOEM
PUBLIC NOTICES
Danielle Hale
Emergency Management Coordinator
Nueces County Judge Loyd Neal
901 Leopard St. #303
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
[email protected]
361-888-0513