CITY OF DANIA BEACHCITY OF DANIA BEACH
EMERGENCYEMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PLANPREPAREDNESS PLAN
20152015
Preparedness ThroughPreparedness Through
Knowledge & TeamworkKnowledge & Teamwork

ANNUAL HURRICANE SEASON
PREPAREDNESS REPORT:
•COMPLY WITH 2004 DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS RESOLUTION
•DISCUSS CITY OF DANIA BEACH DISASTER
PLANNING MEASURES
•PROVIDE SHELTER INFORMATION
•APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS PLAN & HURRICANE ANNEX

FloridaFlorida
1851-20011851-2001

TEAM EFFORTTEAM EFFORT
 CITY STAFF & LEADERSHIPCITY STAFF & LEADERSHIP
 BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE (DLE / FD)BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE (DLE / FD)
 BROWARD EMERGENCYBROWARD EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT DIVISIONMANAGEMENT DIVISION
 AMERICAN RED CROSSAMERICAN RED CROSS
 VOLUNTEERS – CERT TEAM MEMBERSVOLUNTEERS – CERT TEAM MEMBERS
 COMMUNITY LEADERSCOMMUNITY LEADERS

EMERGENCY OPERATIONEMERGENCY OPERATION
CENTERSCENTERS
“ EOC ““ EOC “
EOC LOCATION:
CITY HALL
BSO DISTRICT 2
WEST EOC CAPABLE
STATION 93
DANIA BEACH CITY HALL

Before the StormBefore the Storm
Are you ready….

Stay informedStay informed
 Tune in to radio andTune in to radio and
television broadcaststelevision broadcasts
 Be aware of approachingBe aware of approaching
stormsstorms

Stock up on SuppliesStock up on Supplies
Hope for 3 days ------Plan for 7Hope for 3 days ------Plan for 7
Your kit should include water and
food items, along with battery
powered flashlights and radios.
Be sure to include enough
medical supplies and prescription
drugs to last two weeks.

PreparationsPreparations
 Protect your files and computers, by gatheringProtect your files and computers, by gathering
your important papers and electrical equipment,your important papers and electrical equipment,
and placing them in plastic bags or otherand placing them in plastic bags or other
waterproof material.waterproof material.
Make sure to
unplug all electrical
equipment!

PreparationsPreparations
 Shutters: assess, test,Shutters: assess, test,
install, repair whereinstall, repair where
neededneeded
 Check hurricane supplyCheck hurricane supply
stock and generator forstock and generator for
functionalityfunctionality
 Bring inside any item thatBring inside any item that
may be picked up by themay be picked up by the
wind. These objectswind. These objects
become deadly missiles inbecome deadly missiles in
a hurricane.a hurricane.

During the StormDuring the Storm
 Expect to lose power. Make sure you haveExpect to lose power. Make sure you have
flashlights within reach in your safe room,flashlights within reach in your safe room,
generators have been checked, started, andgenerators have been checked, started, and
maintained, along with a planned generatormaintained, along with a planned generator
operating location far enough away from anyoperating location far enough away from any
openings in your home.openings in your home.

During the StormDuring the Storm
 Never ventureNever venture
outside during theoutside during the
storm. Flying debrisstorm. Flying debris
may cause seriousmay cause serious
injury or death.injury or death.

During the StormDuring the Storm
 Do not call 911 unless itDo not call 911 unless it
is a real emergency!is a real emergency!
 Be aware that fire rescueBe aware that fire rescue
and law enforcementand law enforcement
resources may not beresources may not be
able to respond duringable to respond during
the storm or immediatelythe storm or immediately
post storm.post storm.

After the StormAfter the Storm
 Beware of fallen powerBeware of fallen power
lines. While electricitylines. While electricity
may be out, service canmay be out, service can
be restored at any timebe restored at any time
and lines may becomeand lines may become
“hot.”“hot.”

After the StormAfter the Storm
 Make sure that generators are never used insideMake sure that generators are never used inside
or near home windows or doors (any opening toor near home windows or doors (any opening to
the house) as they produce dangerous carbonthe house) as they produce dangerous carbon
monoxidemonoxide

AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTERSAMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTERS
BROWARD COUNTY 2012BROWARD COUNTY 2012
 1414 PRIMARY GENERAL SHELTERS THROUGHOUTPRIMARY GENERAL SHELTERS THROUGHOUT
BROWARD COUNTYBROWARD COUNTY
 TRANSPORT TO SHELTERS “PARA-TRANSIT” 954-357-6385TRANSPORT TO SHELTERS “PARA-TRANSIT” 954-357-6385
 LOCATIONS DETERMINED BY AMERICAN RED CROSSLOCATIONS DETERMINED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS
 SHELTERS MUST MEET SPECIFIC OPERATING CRITERIASHELTERS MUST MEET SPECIFIC OPERATING CRITERIA
 ALL ARE WEST OF EVACUATION ZONESALL ARE WEST OF EVACUATION ZONES
 77 OF THEOF THE 1414 SHELTERS ARE SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 595SHELTERS ARE SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 595
 CLOSEST SHELTER = PEMBROKE PARK, WATKINS ELEMENTARYCLOSEST SHELTER = PEMBROKE PARK, WATKINS ELEMENTARY
3520 SW 52 AVENUE3520 SW 52 AVENUE
 ““SPECIAL NEEDS” SHELTERS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRY 954-357-6385SPECIAL NEEDS” SHELTERS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRY 954-357-6385
 PHONE 211 FOR CRISIS COUNSELING AND SOCIAL SERVICE REFFERALPHONE 211 FOR CRISIS COUNSELING AND SOCIAL SERVICE REFFERAL

IMPORTANT 2013 HURRICANEIMPORTANT 2013 HURRICANE
CONTACT NUMBERSCONTACT NUMBERS
 Dania Beach EOC 24-Hour Contact Line (954) 924 – 6800Dania Beach EOC 24-Hour Contact Line (954) 924 – 6800
 Broward County Emergency Management (954) 831-3900Broward County Emergency Management (954) 831-3900
 Special Needs Shelter Registry (954) 357-6385Special Needs Shelter Registry (954) 357-6385
 Hearing Impaired Special Needs Registry 954-357-5608Hearing Impaired Special Needs Registry 954-357-5608
 Hurricane Hotline During a Storm 311 OR (954) 831- 4000Hurricane Hotline During a Storm 311 OR (954) 831- 4000
 Hurricane Hotline for the Hearing Impaired (954) 831-3940 [machine required]Hurricane Hotline for the Hearing Impaired (954) 831-3940 [machine required]
 Red Cross, South Florida Region (954) 797-3800Red Cross, South Florida Region (954) 797-3800
 FP&L 1-800-4OUTAGE – 1-800-468-8243FP&L 1-800-4OUTAGE – 1-800-468-8243
 BellSouth Repair 611 (Wireless) AT&T 800-331-0500 (wireless)BellSouth Repair 611 (Wireless) AT&T 800-331-0500 (wireless)
 Crisis Intervention, dial 211 ”First Call For Help” Counselor Referral ServicesCrisis Intervention, dial 211 ”First Call For Help” Counselor Referral Services

PET FRIENDLY SHLETERSPET FRIENDLY SHLETERS
 To Humane Society of Broward County, Ext 6To Humane Society of Broward County, Ext 6
Hurricane Hot Line (954) 266-6828Hurricane Hot Line (954) 266-6828
 Appointments to register in personAppointments to register in person
 For Evacuation Zone onlyFor Evacuation Zone only
 Located at Millennium Middle School TamaracLocated at Millennium Middle School Tamarac
 Only location in Broward that allows petsOnly location in Broward that allows pets
 Need all proper animal recordsNeed all proper animal records
 Valid Proof of Residency in an evacuation zoneValid Proof of Residency in an evacuation zone
 Valid Proof of Rabies VaccineValid Proof of Rabies Vaccine
 Name, Address, and Phone Number of VeterinarianName, Address, and Phone Number of Veterinarian
 Photo for each pet that will stay with the applicationPhoto for each pet that will stay with the application

PLAN A Evacuation - Areas east of Intercoastal Waterway Typically
a Category 1-2 hurricane
PLAN B Evacuation - Areas east of U.S. 1 (Federal
Highway) Typically a Category 3 or higher hurricane

CITY OF DANIA BEACHCITY OF DANIA BEACH
EMERGENCYEMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PLANPREPAREDNESS PLAN
20152015
Preparedness ThroughPreparedness Through
Knowledge & TeamworkKnowledge & Teamwork