1. 2009 Hurricane Season Update Office of Emergency Management Preston Cook, Manager June 2, 2009

2. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

3. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

4. 2009 Hurricane Predictions The 2009 Hurricane Forecast: 9-14 Named Storms 4-7 Hurricanes 1-3 Intense Storms 54% chance of impact on US 32% chance of an East Coast impact

5. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

6. Emergency Management Plans The Office of Emergency Management updated and created the following plans in 2009: Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Regional Evacuation Plan Regional Post-Disaster Economic Redevelopment Plan Statewide Capabilities Assessment

7. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

8. Emergency Management Enhancements Website OCOEM.com serves as the official source of information before, during and after an emergency and/or disaster. Connect.Gov Pilot-project funded by FDEM to research a Statewide notification system. Weather Stations Orange County has put in place a network of 30 weather stations throughout the county.

9. Emergency Management Enhancements Cont… E-TEAM Upgrade (Crisis Management) Version 6.0 which provides a more user friendly display and operation. OCAlert.Net Text-based emergency notification system. Citizens can register at: http://ocalert.net INFOMAP Secure- Emergency Operations Created by Growth Management. Using GIS mapping to provide a common operating picture.

10. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

11. Training, Conferences and Exercises OEM Staff has participated in the following training sessions, exercises and conferences: Alternate EOC Exercise, September 2008 UCF Terrorism Tabletop Exercise, September 2008 Senior Officials Workshop, August 2008 FEMA/NOAA Hurricane Workshop, November 2008

12. Training, Conferences and Exercises Cont… Regional Evacuation Exercise, October 2008 Governor’s Hurricane Conference, May 2009 Statewide Hurricane Exercise, May 28 th to June 30 th 2009

13. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

14. Community Outreach Community/Business Emergency Response Team Program (CERT/BERT) Annual Community Safety Events Orange County Hurricane Expo, May 30-31, 2009

15. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

16. Recent Incidents Super Bowl, February 2009 Bithlo/Christmas Wildland Fires, April 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) Outbreak, April- May 2009 Severe Storms, May 2009

17. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

18. Preparedness Reminders Develop a family plan Have a place to go Secure your home Have a plan for your pets Create a disaster supply kit

19. 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 WX Radio Cash Important Documents Pet care Items

20. Presentation Outline 2009 Hurricane Predictions Emergency Management Plans Emergency Management Enhancements Training, Exercises and Conferences Community Outreach Recent Incidents Preparedness Reminders Emergency Management Accreditation Program

21. Benefits Fosters benchmarking against a national standard and provides a continuous improvement process (SWOT). Demonstrates accountability in maintaining and documenting compliance and incorporates best-practices. Provides citizens evidence that Orange County continues to achieve the highest levels of service.

22. Emergency Management Accreditation Program Cont’d… Orange County’s Emergency Management Program received full accreditation in March 2009. Fourth local program in the country and second county accredited in the State of Florida One of only 24 accredited programs in the United States

23. Governor’s Emergency Management Award

24. Conclusion “One Plan, One Team, Many Hazards!”

25. 2009 Hurricane Season Update Office of Emergency Management Preston Cook, Manager June 2, 2009