The document is the City of Dania Beach's 2014 Emergency Preparedness Plan. It provides information to help citizens prepare for hurricane season, including evacuation routes and zones, shelter locations, and supply lists. It also outlines preparations the city has taken, such as activating its Emergency Operations Center for training and updating its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The plan emphasizes preparedness through both knowledge and teamwork between citizens and city agencies.

1. CITY OF DANIA BEACHCITY OF DANIA BEACH
EMERGENCYEMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PLANPREPAREDNESS PLAN
20142014
Preparedness ThroughPreparedness Through
Knowledge & TeamworkKnowledge & Teamwork

2. ANNUAL HURRICANE SEASON
PREPAREDNESS REPORT:
•COMPLIANCE WITH 2004 DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS RESOLUTION
•INFORMATION TO HELP OUR CITIZENS
PREPARE
•DISCUSS CITY OF DANIA BEACH DISASTER
PLANNING MEASURES
•APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN & HURRICANE ANNEX

3. WHY PREPARE?WHY PREPARE?

4. FloridaFlorida
1851-20011851-2001
IT’S NOT A MATTER OF IF… BUT
WHEN!

6. NOAA’s PREDICTION FORNOAA’s PREDICTION FOR
HURRICANE SEASON 2014HURRICANE SEASON 2014
June 1June 1stst
Through November 30Through November 30thth
NOAA (National Oceanic and AtmosphericNOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) predicts a near-normal or below-Administration) predicts a near-normal or below-
normal 2014 Atlantic hurricane seasonnormal 2014 Atlantic hurricane season
““Near-Normal” or “Below-Normal” does notNear-Normal” or “Below-Normal” does not
mean complacency!mean complacency!
Remember August, 1992 - Hurricane Andrew???Remember August, 1992 - Hurricane Andrew???

7. HURRICANE OUTLOOK 2014HURRICANE OUTLOOK 2014

8. WHAT CAN OURWHAT CAN OUR
CITIZENS DO TOCITIZENS DO TO
PREPARE?PREPARE?

9. Before the StormBefore the Storm
PREPAREDNESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGEPREPAREDNESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
Are you ready….

10. 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
2014 EVACUATION ROUTES AND ZONES

11. AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTERSAMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTERS
BROWARD COUNTY 2014BROWARD COUNTY 2014
 LOCATIONS DETERMINED BY AMERICAN RED CROSSLOCATIONS DETERMINED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS
 SHELTERS MUST MEET SPECIFIC OPERATING CRITERIASHELTERS MUST MEET SPECIFIC OPERATING CRITERIA
 14 PRIMARY GENERAL SHELTERS THROUGHOUT BROWARD COUNTY14 PRIMARY GENERAL SHELTERS THROUGHOUT BROWARD COUNTY
 7 OF THE 14 SHELTERS ARE SOUTH OF INTERSTATE I-5957 OF THE 14 SHELTERS ARE SOUTH OF INTERSTATE I-595
 ALL ARE WEST OF EVACUATION ZONESALL ARE WEST OF EVACUATION ZONES
 CLOSEST SHELTER TO DANIA BEACH = WATKINS ELEMENTARY AT 3520 SW 52CLOSEST SHELTER TO DANIA BEACH = WATKINS ELEMENTARY AT 3520 SW 52
AVENUE IN PEMBROKE PARKAVENUE IN PEMBROKE PARK
 TRANSPORTATION TO SHELTERS IS PROVIDED BY BROWARD COUNTY TRANSITTRANSPORTATION TO SHELTERS IS PROVIDED BY BROWARD COUNTY TRANSIT
BUS SERVICESBUS SERVICES
 TRANSPORT TO SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS PROVIDED BY BCT’s “PARA-TRANSPORT TO SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS PROVIDED BY BCT’s “PARA-
TRANSIT” (954)357-6385TRANSIT” (954)357-6385
 SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION (954)357-6385SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION (954)357-6385
 FOR CRISIS COUNSELING AND SOCIAL SERVICE REFERRAL DIAL 211FOR CRISIS COUNSELING AND SOCIAL SERVICE REFERRAL DIAL 211

12. PET FRIENDLY SHLETERSPET FRIENDLY SHLETERS
 Through Humane Society of Broward CountyThrough Humane Society of Broward County
Hurricane Hot Line (954) 989–3977, Ext. 7Hurricane Hot Line (954) 989–3977, Ext. 7
 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
 Need all proper animal recordsNeed all proper animal records
 Valid Proof of ID and Residency in an evacuation zoneValid Proof of ID and Residency in an evacuation zone
 Valid Proof of Rabies Vaccine and License TagValid Proof of Rabies Vaccine and License Tag
 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

13. 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 (954) 831- 4000Hurricane Hotline During a Storm (954) 831- 4000
 Hurricane Hotline for the Hearing Impaired (954) 357-8302 [machine required]Hurricane Hotline for the Hearing Impaired (954) 357-8302 [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

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

15. 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.

16. 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!

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.”

22. 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

23. WHAT HAS THEWHAT HAS THE
CITY DONE TOCITY DONE TO
PREPARE?PREPARE?

24. TEAM EFFORTTEAM EFFORT
PREPAREDNESS THROUGH TEAMWORKPREPAREDNESS THROUGH TEAMWORK
 VOLUNTEERS – CERT TEAM MEMBERSVOLUNTEERS – CERT TEAM MEMBERS
 COMMUNITY LEADERSCOMMUNITY LEADERS
 CITY STAFF & LEADERSHIPCITY STAFF & LEADERSHIP
 BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE (DLE / FD)BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE (DLE / FD)
 BROWARD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTBROWARD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DIVISIONDIVISION
 AMERICAN RED CROSSAMERICAN RED CROSS

25. EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTERSEMERGENCY OPERATION CENTERS
“ EOC ““ EOC “
EOC LOCATION:
CITY HALL
(PRIMARY)
BSO DLE DISTRICT 2
STATION
EOC CAPABLE
(SECONDARY)
STATION 93
DANIA BEACH CITY HALL 4601 S.W. 30th
AVE.

26. CITY OF DANIA BEACHCITY OF DANIA BEACH
PREPAREDNESSPREPAREDNESS
City’s EOC was activated on May 21City’s EOC was activated on May 21stst
, 2014, 2014
Participated in Statewide Hurricane Exercise,Participated in Statewide Hurricane Exercise,
“Hurricane Jones”“Hurricane Jones”
Activation was successful and all componentsActivation was successful and all components
functioned as intended.functioned as intended.

27. CITY OF DANIA BEACHCITY OF DANIA BEACH
PREPAREDNESSPREPAREDNESS
 2014 COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY2014 COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP)MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP)
 Covers Overall Emergency ManagementCovers Overall Emergency Management
 Local Mitigation StrategyLocal Mitigation Strategy
 Terrorism AnnexTerrorism Annex
 Hurricane AnnexHurricane Annex
 2014 CEMP has been updated and is ready for2014 CEMP has been updated and is ready for
Commission approvalCommission approval

28. CITY OF DANIA BEACHCITY OF DANIA BEACH
EMERGENCYEMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PLANPREPAREDNESS PLAN
20142014
Preparedness ThroughPreparedness Through
Knowledge & TeamworkKnowledge & Teamwork