1. Emergency Shoulder Use for Evacuations
District Seven, One, and Five
August 3, 2017

2. ESU Route
I-4 – East Bound

3. ESU I-4 Route I-4 – Tampa to Orlando
Eastbound Between MM 3 and MM 59 – 56 Miles
There are 22 Interchanges
Weigh Station will be closed (MM 11)
Rest Area will remain open (MM 46)
10 narrow shoulder locations (5 signed)

4. ESU I-4 Route
Permanent Flip signs and Portable Changeable Message Signs will be installed
Dynamic Message Signs will have a static message unless traffic conditions warrant an incident specific message
Four stationary LEO Officers
each location)
No ramp closures

5. Notification Process

6. EARLY PRE-IMPLEMENTATION (Blue Skies)
Ensure Signs are Installed and PCMS are available
Check Shoulder Conditions and Address Issues
Vegetation Encroachments
Drop Offs
Pot Holes
Sweep Shoulders Monthly During Hurricane Season
Coordinate with Partners (LEO; Local EM; Communications Office)
Establish Emergency Transport Team; ERAS Contract
Maintain Contacts List

7. IMPLEMENTATION OPERATIONS (Activate)
Deploy Resources
Flip Down Signs (east to west)
PCMS
LEO and Emergency Assistance Vehicles (EAV)
Road Rangers and ERAS Contractor
Prepare Route
Sweep Inside and Outside Shoulders
Remove Abandon Vehicles
Ride Corridor
Coordinate with Partners and Decision Makers
(LEO; Local EM; Communications Office; Contractors)

8. POST ESU OPERATIONS (De-Activate)
THE OPERATION WILL TERMINATE PRIOR TO TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS TO ALLOW FOR TRAFFIC ON THE ROADWAY TO CLEAR AND FOR PERSONNEL TO SEEK SHELTER.
Demobilize Resources
Reset Flip Down Signs
Remove/Secure PCMS
Demobilize LEO and EAVs
Demobilize Road Rangers and ERAS Contractor
Ride Corridor
Coordinate with Partners and Decision Makers
(LEO; Local EM; Communications Office; Contractors)

9. MOTORIST SUPPORT Road Ranger Services FHP Wrecker Rotation
Emergency Roadside Assistance Services (ERAS)
Anticipated contract execution August 2017
Assist motorists with minor repairs and fuel
Move inoperable vehicles by pushing or tow vehicles to roadside or staging areas
Dispatch will be done via the Traffic Management Center

10. Lance Grace FDOT District Seven District Maintenance Engineer Lance
Lance Grace FDOT District Seven District Maintenance Engineer