FLORIDA Regional Handbook

FEMA Region IV
Florida State Handbook
FLORIDA STATE HANDBOOK
REGION IV
December 2008
FEMA Region IV
FLORIDA STATE HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC
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II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
INTRODUCTION
STATE SITUATION
ORGANIZATION
FACILITIES
EMERGENCY TEAMS, PERSONNEL AND OTHER SOURCES
ESF/OTHER FUNCTIONAL COUNTERPARTS
STATE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY ACTIONS
LOGISTICS
HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING
INTERNET INFORMATION SOURCES
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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I. INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF HANDBOOK
This handbook is intended to describe the concept of operations the

Sate of Florida will follow to ensure that the state is prepared to
respond to emergencies, recover from them, and militate against their
impacts. Additionally, this Handbook identifies operating facilities,
response and recovery teams and resources, and the state agency
counterparts to Federal emergency support functions. This
Handbook is not intended to describe the full scope of disaster
preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. However, it
will illustrate the concept of emergency operations used in Florida
and provide an overview of local, state, and federal government roles.
For a more in depth analysis of Florida emergency operations, please
refer to the State of Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan (CEMP).
STATE CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
Chapter 252 of the Florida Statues is the enabling legislation that

creates the state emergency program. The Division of Emergency
Management within the Governor's Office is designated as the lead
agency responsible for management, administration, and coordination
of response and recovery efforts during an emergency or disaster.
The Division operates the State Warning Point, a 24-hour emergency
communications center that provides Florida with a single
communications point for reporting incidents. The state Warning
Point disseminates warnings to local, state and federal government
officials of potential or unfolding emergencies, and collects
information from the affected areas pertaining to potential or ongoing
emergencies or disasters.
Upon exhausting all State resources, Federal assistance may
be requested by the Governor for a Presidential Disaster
Declaration funded through the Disaster Relief Fund and in
accordance with the Stafford Act.
The State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
describes the methods by which the State will mobilize resources and
conduct response and recovery activities. DEM follows the unified
functional Incident Command System structure. It has 12 ESFs
consistent with the National Response Framework, ESF 13 for Military
Support, as well as a 14th ESF for Public Information, a 15th ESF for
Volunteers and Donations, a 16th ESF for Law Enforcement, a 17th
ESF for Animal Protection and Agriculture and an 18th for Long Term
Recovery. The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) consists of
representatives of more than 50 state agencies, voluntary
organizations and business groups (see organization chart on next
page). Additionally, the emergency management agencies of unimpacted counties, municipalities, special districts and school districts
assist in disaster response and recovery through statewide mutual aid
agreements.
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The State Emergency Operations Center maintains direction and

control while serving as a central clearinghouse for disaster related
information and request for assistance form local governments. After
an area has been impacted by a major disaster, the Sate continues to
provide support to local communities through response and recovery
operations. Recovery assistance includes community relations
teams, coordination with unmet needs committees, and coordination
with other state and local agencies. In the case of Presidentially
declared disasters, recovery efforts from a Joint Field Office are jointly
coordinated by federal, state and local governments.
RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS
The Division of Emergency Management has divided the state into

seven operational areas (as seen in the map below) that are staffed
by full time Division personnel (Area Coordinators). The Area
Coordinators act as on scene liaisons between local government
officials and the State Emergency Operations Center to ensure that
local needs are addressed and resources are provided.
Response is carried out at the local government level with state
assistance as required. State responders assume appropriate roles
within the local government's emergency operational structure.
STATE AND
LOCAL
CONCERNS
Florida's counties and local jurisdictions are fiercely interested in managing their own
affairs and are wary of unwarranted State Interference. State and local jurisdictions
are under varying degrees of economic restraint, and financial resources are
sometimes severely limited.
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II. STATE SITUATION
State Flag
Florida State Seal
Florida State Motto: In God We

Trust
STATE SITUATION
The State of Florida is a southward jutting peninsula separating the Atlantic Ocean
from the Gulf of Mexico covering some 59,928 square miles. The state is unique
in the fact that it has 8,426 mile of tidal shorelines. Elevations range from 345 feet
to sea level. The climate of Florida is basically humid subtropical with the
exception of the southern tip of the peninsula and the Keys, which are tropical.
Florida has an annual rainfall of approximately 55 inches.
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State Level Information

Nickname:
Origin of name:
Adjoining States:
Number of Counties:
Land area:
Largest county by population and
area:
State forests:
State parks:
Residents:
Sunshine State (1970)

From the Spanish Pascua Florida, meaning "feast of flowers" (Easter)
Alabama & Georgia
67 Counties
53,927 sq mi. (139,671 sq km)
Miami-Dade, 2.376,014 (2005); Palm Beach, 2,034 sq mi.
31 (more than 890,000 ac.)
159 (over 723,000+ ac.)
Floridian, Floridian
Population
2000 Census
Est.
Municipalities (10 Largest Cities)

Jacksonville
Miami
Tampa
St. Petersburg
735,617
362,470
303,447
248,232
805,605
409,719
336,823
246,407
Area
Code
904
305, 786
813
727
Hialeah
Orlando
Fort. Lauderdale
Tallahassee
Hollywood
Pembroke Pines
226,419
185,951
152,397
150,624
139,357
137,427
212,217
227,907
183,606
168,979
142,473
146,828
305
407, 321
754, 954
850
754, 954
954
2007
Airport
Jacksonville International Airport
Miami International Airport
Tampa International Airport
St. Petersburg-Clearwater
International Airport
Orlando International Airport
State Demographics
Category
Comments/References
US census 2006 estimate
US census 2000
US census 2007 estimate
US census 2006 American
Community Survey (ACS)
Population
Special Needs Population
Population Density
Ethnic Makeup
18,089,888
3,374,566
338.4 sq mi. (130.67/km^2)
76.1% White
15.4% Black
0.3% Native Indian
2.2% Asian
20.1% Hispanic
Secondary Languages
Median Per Capita Income
Spanish, Haitian Creole

$27,764
US 2000 census
US 2000 census
1,605.42
2,176,369
Estimate as of September 2008

Estimate as of September 2008
No. of Flood Polices in the State Special Flood

Hazard Area. (Federally Backed Loans)
No. of Flood Insurance Policies In State
State Economy
Florida's economy rests on a solid base of tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture. Leading the manufacturing sector
are electrical equipment and electronics, printing and publishing, transportation equipment, food processing, and
machinery, strawberries, sugar cane, peanuts, dairy products, and cattle.
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Incident Specific
Response
Hazard
Incident Specific Response Considerations
Fires
Over the past few years, Florida has seen a significant increase in wildland
fires. These fires have caused tremendous agricultural, timber and structural
losses. Dry foliage, terrain, and climatic conditions for fires are elements of
nature; however, most fires are caused by man. Increased risk of loss of life
and property is presented where urban areas interface with forested areas.
Structure fires are a common occurrence throughout the state. In some
cases, these structure fires may be severe enough to lead to evacuation and
sheltering of individuals in the surrounding areas.
Fixed Nuclear Facilities
Three nuclear power plants (Turkey Point, Crystal River, and St. Lucie)
operate in Florida. Florida has response plans for these facilities as well as
for the Farley plant in Alabama. In all, thirty counties fall within the 50 mile
Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) of these facilities.
Floridas unique climatic patterns make it vulnerable to both sever heat and
cold. Both of these climatic extremes pose significant threats to the citrus
and other agricultural industries. Additionally, these extremes are a
significant threat to human and livestock populations.
Individuals, businesses and government agencies in Florida generate,
store, and transport hazardous materials throughout the state.
Severe Heat and Cold
Hazardous Materials
Nuclear Threat/ Attack
Energy Emergency
Mass Migration
Mass Casualties/Mass Fatalities

Medical Debris
Airplane Crash
Kennedy Space Center
Railroad Accidents
As long as nuclear weapons exist, nuclear attack is a possibility. An attack

upon the United States could subject all counties to radioactive fallout.
According to the Department of Defense and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), Florida has several probable target areas.
This could subject many counties to the direct effects of nuclear weapons.
No county can expect immunity from the direct or indirect effects.
Due to Floridas tropical and sub-tropical climate, energy emergencies pose
a very realistic threat. An energy emergency exists when there is an acute
shortage of required energy resources to the extent that necessary services
are threatened and the protection of public health is imperiled. A general
energy emergency may involve all facets of multi hazard planning to include
alert and notification, response, evacuation, and sheltering of certain
populations.
Floridas proximity to Cuba and numerous Caribbean nations makes its
shores the primary target for many illegal immigrants. The state works
directly with the federal and local governments to assist in coordination
during mass migration events.
Many of the hazards listed here may result in mass casualties and even
mass fatalities. This would require special attention from the health care
facilities, medical examiners, and mortuary authorities.
Medical debris has been discovered in many of the states landfills as well as
along the states expansive coastline. DEM works directly with the State
Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection to ensure
that these contaminates are controlled and contained.
With numerous commercial and military airports within its borders, and being
a popular tourist destination, all parts of Florida are susceptible to crashes of
commercial, private, or military aircraft.
Florida faces the unique threat of hazards resulting from space vehicles
being launched from Kennedy Space Center.
A railroad accident could occur along Floridas expansive railroad system.
Floridas railroad system provides both cargo and passenger service.
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Coastal Red Tide
Red Tide is caused by a toxic concentration of microscopic algae organisms,

which turn coastal waters rusty red or yellow, and irritates the skin and eyes
of coastal occupants. It collects in oysters, clams, and scallops, making them
unsafe to eat. This disease destroys seafood and has a major economic
impact on commercial fishing and tourism.
Terrorism
Floridas large metropolitan areas, nuclear facilities, and numerous military

installations make it a target for both domestic and foreign terrorist activities.
However, all areas of Florida remain vulnerable to terrorist activities.
Floridas large livestock population makes it highly vulnerable to livestock
diseases and epidemics that could be potentially devastating to the states
livestock industry. Additionally, Floridas large tourism industry increases the
chances of foreign animal diseases being introduced to the state through its
many points of entry.
Foreign/Domestic Livestock
Diseases
Other Hazards
Other hazards include, but are not limited to crop diseases, insect damage,
oil spills, school bus accidents, major traffic accidents; severe windstorms,
tsunamis, and mosquito borne illnesses pose a formidable threat to Florida.
SITE SPECIFIC RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS

Site
Description
High Hazard Dams
72
Nuclear Power Plants
Crystal River 3
Chemical Stockpile Facilities
Comments
Herbert Hoover Dike may experience problems during
hurricanes
The Crystal River Energy Complex is located in Citrus
County, Florida.
St. Lucie
The St. Lucie power plant is located on a 1,130-acre site

near Ft. Pierce, Florida.
Turkey Point
The twin reactors at Turkey Point nuclear station are on a

3,300-acre site near Miami, Florida.
None
STATE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Highways
I-10, I-75, I-95, Florida Turnpike
Airports
(with scheduled passenger service)
Daytona Beach International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International

Airport, Southwest Florida International Airport, Gainesville Regional Airport,
Jacksonville International Airport, Key West International Airport, Melbourne
International Airport, Miami International Airport, Naples Municipal Airport,
Orlando International Airport, Orlando Sanford International Airport, Panama
City-Bay County International Airport, Pensacola Regional Airport, SarasotaBradenton International Airport, St. Augustine Airport, St. PetersburgClearwater International Airport, Tallahassee Regional Airport, Tampa
International Airport, Northwest Florida Regional Airport / Eglin Air Force Base
and Palm Beach International Airport
Canaveral Port Authority, Port Everglades, Fernandina Port, Port of
Jacksonville, Key West Bight, Port of Miami, Port Manatee, Port of Palm
Beach, Port of Panama City, Port of Pensacola, Port St. Petersburg and
Tampa Port Authority.
Bradenton, FL , Dade City, FL, Deerfield Beach, FL, Delray Beach, FL ,
Deland, FL, Daytona Beach, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Myers, FL,
Hollywood, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Kissimmee, FL, Lakeland, FL, Miami, FL,
Ocala, FL, Okeechobee, FL, Orlando, FL , Palatka, FL, Port Charlotte, FL,
Sebring, FL, Sanford - Auto Train Only, FL, Sarasota, FL, St. Petersburg, FL,
Tampa, FL, Waldo, FL , West Palm Beach, FL, Winter Park, FL, Winter Haven,
FL, Wildwood, FL , Lakeland - To/from Points South, FL and Gainesville, FL
Seaports (Deep Water)
Railroads (Amtrak Stations)
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FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Tribe
Location
The Seminole Tribe of Florida
6300 Stirling Road

Hollywood, FL 33024
Contact Information
Mitchell Cypress, Chairman

Phone: 305-966-6300
Fax: 305-792-3634
Richard Bowers, Vice-Chairman
Tribal Reservation Information:
http://www.seminoletribe.com/
Information
Comments
Reservation Map
Reservation Hazards
Hurricane
Flood
Hazardous Materials
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FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Tribe
Location
Miccosukee Tribe
Tamiami Station
PO Box 440021
Miami, FL 33144
Contact Information
Billy Cypress, Chairman

Phone: 305-233-8380
Fax: 305-223-1011
Jasper Nelson, Assistant Chairman
Tribal Reservation Information: http://www.miccosukee.com/tribe_reservations.htm
Reservation Map
Miccosukee Tribe of Florida Reservation Map
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Other Federal Installations & Facilities

Installations & Facility
Location
Contact
Eglin Air Force Base
502 W. Van Matre Avenue

Bldg 205, Ste. 1
Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6823
Base Operator:
850-882-1110
Billeting/Quarters:
850-882-4534/4535
HQ SouthCom, FL
3511 NW 91st Avenue

Family Support Center
Miami, FL 33172
Base Operator:
1-888-547-4025 ext. 2665
Billeting/Quarters:
305-224-7168
Hurlburt AFB, FL
16 MSS/DPF, 121 Bartley Street

Bldg 90213
Hurlbert Field, FL 32544-5272
Base Operator:
850-884-1110
Billeting/Quarters:
805-884-7505 ext. 105
MacDill AFB, FL
6 MSS/DPF
2306 Florida Keys Ave
MacDill, AFB, FL 33621-5313
Base Operator:
813-828-1110
Billeting/Quarters:
813-828-4259/2638
NAS Jacksonville, FL
Fleet & Family Support Center

Bldg. 554, Child Street
Jacksonville, FL 32212-0136
Base Operator:
Not available
Billeting/Quarters:
904-542-8195
NAS Key West, FL
PO Box 9037
Key West, FL
33040-9037
Duty Officer:
305-293-2268/2971
Billeting/Quarters:
305-292-7556
NAS Pensacola, FL
CODE 32000
190 Radford Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32508-5217
Base Operator:
850-452-0111
Billeting/Quarters:
850-452-4412
NAS Whiting Field, FL
F&FSC NAS Whiting Field

7511 Enterprise St
Bldg. 3025
Milton, FL 32570-6013
Base Operator:
850-623-7011
Billeting/Quarters:
850-623-0354
NCSS Panama City, FL
101 Vernon Avenue

Career Development & Resource
Center (CDRC)
Panama City, FL 32407-7018
Base Operator:
850-234-4011
Billeting/Quarters:
850-234-4217
NS Mayport, FL
Bldg 1576 Massey Ave

PO Box 280042
Naval Station Mayport, FL
32228-0042
Base Operator:
904-270-5011
Billeting/Quarters:
904-270-5730
NTTC, Corry Station, FL
640 Roberts Ave, #20

Pensacola, FL 32511
Base Operator:
850-452-2000
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Other Federal Installations & Facilities

Patrick Air Force Base, FL
45 MSS/DPF
842 Falcon Avenue
Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3439
Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
721 Suwannee Avenue

325 MSS/DPF, Bldg 745, Stop 11 Tyndall
AFB, FL 32403-5428
USCG Miami, FL
Commanding Officer (p,w)

U.S. Coast Guard
15614 SW 117th Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33177
Base Operator:
321-494-1110
Billeting/Quarters:
321-494-5428/2075
Base Operator:
850-283-1110
Billeting/Quarters:
850-283-4210/1
Base Operator:
305-953-2100
Billeting/Quarters:
305-953-2357
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Disaster/Emergency Declarations in This Century

Year Date
Disaster Types
2008
10/27
2008
Active
Declaration Number
Hurricane Gustav
1806
9/7
Hurricane Ike
3293
2008
8/24
Tropical Storm Fay
1785
2008
8/21
Tropical Storm Fay
3288
2008
5/12
Brevard Fire Complex
2007
5/29
Okeechobee Fire Complex
2007
5/9
Caloosahatchee Fire Complex
2007
5/8
Black Creek Fire
2007
5/7
Suwannee Fire Complex
2007
5/2
Deland Fire Complex
2007
3/26
53 Big Pine Fire
2007
2/8
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding
2007
2/3
Severe Storms, and Tornadoes
2006
5/15
Volusia Fire Complex
2005
10/24
Hurricane Wilma
2005
9/20
Tropical Storm Rita
2005
9/5
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation
2005
8/28
Hurricane Katrina
2005
7/10
Hurricane Dennis
2004
9/26
Hurricane Jeanne
2004
9/16
Hurricane Ivan
2004
9/4
Hurricane Frances
2004
8/13
Hurricane Charley and Tropical Storm Bonnie
2003
7/29
Severe Storms and Flooding
2001
9/28
Tropical Storm Gabrielle
2001
6/17
Tropical Storm Allison
2001
5/23
Perry Fire Complex
2001
5/16
Escambia Fire Complex
2001
5/15
Chipola River Fire Complex
2001
4/25
Everglades Fire Complex
2001
4/18
Myakka Fire Complex
2001
4/17
Orlando Fire Complex
2001
2/19
Caloosahatchee Fire Complex
2765
2696
2692
2690
2689
2687
2684
1680
1679
2638
1609
3259
3220
1602
1595
1561
1551
1545
1539
1481
1393
1381
2363
2361
2360
2359
2358
2357
2355
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2001
2/19
Okeechobee Fire Complex
2001
2/18
Lakeland Fire Complex
2001
2/6
Severe Freeze
2000
10/4
Heavy Rains and Flooding
2000
10/3
Tropical Storm
2000
6/9
Perry Fire Complex
2000
6/5
Suwannee Fire Complex
2000
6/2
Jacksonville Fire Complex
2000
5/29
Waccasassa Fire Complex
2000
5/28
Bunnell District Fire Complex
2000
5/28
Orlando District Fire Complex
2000
5/20
Lakeland District Fire Complex
2000
5/19
Withlacootchee District Fire Complex
2000
5/16
Flowers-Myakka Fire Complex
2000
4/11
Merritt Fire
2354
2353
1359
1345
1344
2307
2306
2305
2303
2302
2301
2300
2299
2298
2294
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III. ORGANIZATION
State Government Executive Office
Executive
Governor
Contact
Christ, Charlie
(to Jan. 2011)
Location
Office of Governor Charlie Christ
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Contact
Phone:
850-488-4441
Facsimile:
850-487-0801
Email: Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com
Lt. Governor
Kottkamp, Jeff
(to Jan. 2011)

State of Florida
The Capitol
Phone:
850-488-4711
Facsimile:
850-487-0801
Email:
Jeff.Kottkamp@myflorida.com
Phone:
850-488-5603
Facsimile:
850-922-4292
Chief of Staff,
Office of the
Governor
Eikenberg, Eric

State of Florida
The Capitol
Director,
Governor's
Washington
Office
Feehery, Kerry
State
Legislature
President Pro Tem of

the Senate:
Carlton, Lisa (R)
Washington Office
State of Florida
444 North Capitol Street,
Suite 349
Washington, D.C. 20001
Senate Office Building,
Room 404
404 South Monroe Street
Speaker of the House:

Rubio, Marco (R)
Congressional
Senators:
Nelson, Bill (D)
(to Jan. 2013)
Martinez, Mel (R)
(to. Jan. 2011)
Phone:
202-624-5885
Facsimile:
202-624-5886
Phone: 850-487-5081
Email: speaker@myfloridahouse.gov
Florida House of Representatives

420 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
U.S. Representatives: 25
*Takes Office in Jan. 09
(D-1) Rep. Miller, Jeff (R)
(D-2) Rep. Boyd, F. Allen (D)
(D-3) Rep. Corrine (D)
(D-4) Rep. Crenshaw, Ander (R)
(D-5) Rep. Brown-Waite,
Ginny(R)
(D-6) Rep. Stearns, Cliff (R)
(D-7) Rep. Mica, John (R)
(D-8) Rep. Grayson, Alan (D)*
(D-9) Rep. Bilirakis, Michael (R)
(D-10) Rep. Young, C.W. Bill (R)
(D-11) Rep. Caster, Kathy (D)
(D-12) Rep. Putnam, Adam H. (R)
(D-13) Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R)

(D-14) Rep. Mack, Connie (R)
(D-15) Rep. Pasey, Bill (R)*
(D-16) Rep. Rooney, Tom (R)*
(D-17) Rep. Meek, Kendrick (D)
(D-18) Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, lleana (R)
(D-19) Rep. Wexler, Robert (D)
(D-20) Rep. Wasserman-Schultz,
Debbie (D)
(D-21) Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln (R)
(D-22) Rep. Klein, Ron (D)
(D-23) Rep. Hastings, Alice L (D)
(D-24) Rep. Komas, Suzanne M (D)*
(D-25) Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario (R)
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STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Organization
Location
Florida Division of
Emergency
Management
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
Contact
Comments
W. Craig Fugate, Director

Phone: 850-413-9969
24 Hour POC: 850-413-9900
or
800-320-0519
Facsimile:
850-488-1016
During disaster/emergency,
DEM Director serves as
Governors primary POC,
reporting directly to Governor.
DEM organization follows
modified ICS structure (see
organization chart page FL-1
State EM
Area/District Offices
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PHONE LIST

Person
Location
W. Craig Fugate, Director
Florida Division of Emergency Management

2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Ruben Almaguer,
Deputy Director

Leo Lachat,
Chief Bureau of Preparedness
Contact Information
Phone:
850-413-9969
Facsimile:
850-488-1016
850-488-6366
Email:
craig.fugate@em.myflordia.com
Phone: 850-413-9969
ruben.almaguer@em.myflorida.com
Phone: 850-413-9936
Email:
Leo.lachat@em.myflorida.com
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David Halstead,
Chief Bureau of Response
Doug Wright
Chief Bureau of Recovery
Miles Anderson,
Chief Bureau of Mitigation

Phone: 850-410-1597
david.halstead@em.myflorida.com
Phone: 850-413-9963
Email:
doug.wright@em.myflorida.com
Phone: 850-413-9816
Email:
miles.anderson@em.myflorida.com
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HOMELAND SECURITY PHONE LIST

Gerald M. Baily, Commissioner
Ken Tucker,
Assistant Commissioner
Mark Zadra,
Assistant Commissioner
Don Ladner,
Homeland Security Chief
Florida Department of Law Enforcement

2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
2331 Phillips Road
2331 Phillips Road
2331 Phillips Road
Phone: 850-410-7001
geraldbaily@fdle.state.fl.us
Phone: 850-410-7001
kentucker@fdle.state.fl.us
Phone: 850-410-7001
markzadra@fdle.state.fl.us
Phone: 850-410-7470
donladner@fdle.state.fl.us
Homeland Security Area Map
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LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

Agency
Contact
U.S. Attorney
Comments
Gregory R. Miller
United States Attorney
Northern District of Florida
Tallahassee-HQ
111 North Adams Street
Fourth Floor
Phone: 850-942-8430
TTD: 850-942-8896
A. Brian Albrittion
Middle District of Florida
400 N. Tampa Street, Suite 3200
Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone: 813-274-6000
Facsimile: 813-274-6358
R. Alexander Acosta
Southern District of Florida
99 N.E. 4th Street
Miami, FL 33132
Phone: 305-961-9001
Facsimile: 305-530-7679
Michael J. Folmar, SAC

Jacksonville Division
7820 Arlington Expressway Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: 904-721-1211
Email: michael.folmar@ic.fbi.gov
Steven E. Ibison, SAC

Tampa Division
5525 West Gray Street
Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: 813-253-1000
Facsimile: 813-229-6424
Email: steven.ibison@ic.fbi.gov
Jonathan I. Solomon, SAC

Miami Division
16320 Northwest 2nd Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
Phone: 305-787-6401
Email: jonathan.solomon@ic.fbi.gov
State Attorney General
Bill McCollum
Office of Attorney General
State of Florida
The Capitol PL-01
Phone: 850-414-3300
Florida Toll Free: 1-866-966-7226
Email: ag.mccollum@myfloridalegal.com
State Law Enforcement Agency
Gerald M. Bailey, Commissioner

2331 Phillips Road
Phone: 850-410-7001
Email: info@fdle.state.fl.us
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1489
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STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Organization
Entity
Comments/Interaction
Other State Agencies
Major Municipalities
26 major State Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
The Florida Disaster Recovery Fund;

Adventist Community Services;
American Red Cross (ARC); Americas
Second Harvest; Catholic Charities,
USA; Christian Contractors Association,
Inc. (CCA); Christian Disaster Response
(CDR); Christian Reformed World Relief
Committee; Church World Service
(CWS) Community Crisis Support Team;
Compassion Alliance; Convoy of Hope;
Florida Association of Food Banks
FAFB; Florida Baptist Disaster Relief;
Florida Catholic Conference; Florida
Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists;
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
(FDEA); Florida Immediate Response
Stress Team (FIRST); Florida Interfaith
Networking in Disaster (FIND); Florida
Jaycees (FJ); Florida United Methodist
Conference; Florida Voluntary
Organizations Active in Disasters
FVOAD; Lions of Florida; Lutheran
Disaster Response; Mennonite Disaster
Service; Nazarene Disaster Service;
Nazarene Disaster Response; Night
Runners Mobile Crisis Services, Inc.;
Operation Blessing; Presbyterian
Disaster Assistance; The Salvation
Army TSA; Scientology Volunteer
Ministers; Southern Baptist Convention
Disaster Relief; The United Way of
Florida; United Church of Christ Disaster
Response Ministries; United Methodist
Committee Relief
Alabama and Georgia
Adjoining States
Private Sector
Several local municipalities have their

own emergency managers.
FL SEOC will communicate with

SEOCs in adjoining States as needed in
interstate disasters.
Commercial broadcasters: Radio/TV

Sprint
Florida Power and Light Company
State Emergency Response

Commission
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IV. FACILITIES
Facilities
State Emergency Operations Center
Facility
Location
Primary SEOC

Contact
Craig Fugate, Director
Phone: 850-413-9969
Facsimile: 850-488-6366/1016
Email: craig.fugate@dca.state.fl.us
State Emergency Operations Center Floor Plan
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State Emergency Operations Center Map & Directions
Directions to the Florida EOC

Tallahassee, Fl
Primary SEOC (cont.)

additional space
Alternate SEOC
The Betty Easley Building across

the street from the SEOC can
accommodate a complete ERT-A
15 to 25 personnel.
Camp Blanding National Guard
Starke, Florida
Mobile Command Vehicle
OTHER DISASTER FACILITIES
Facility
Forward Facilities
Points of Arrival
State Staging Areas
BSIs/Other
Joint Information Center
Federal Joint Field Office
FEMA Mobile Emergency
Response Support (MERS)
Location
Identified as needed
Contact
Comments
David Halstead,
Preparedness and
Response Bureau Chief
56 pre-determined sites
statewide.
Identified as needed
(usually SEOC)
Situation specific in or
near disaster area.
Thomasville, Georgia
Mike Stone, Public

Information Officer
Phone:
800-333-4846 or
800-792-6196
Commercial:
229-225-4756/4760
FEMA coordinates location of

JFO with State.
Initial point of contact for
reporting incidents and
requesting FEMA RIV
Response Liaison or other
disaster/emergency related
assistance
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HOTELS - MOTELS NEAR THE STATE EOC
Hotel -Motel
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Tallahassee
Hampton Inn Tallassee Central
Contact Information
2987 Apalachee Parkway
Phone: 850-402-9400
Located 2.4 miles N. of the SEOC
Phone: 850-309-1300
La Quinta Inn

Phone: 850-878-5099
800-531-5900
Facsimile: 850-878-6665
Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central
1330 S. Blair Stone Road

Phone: 850-893-8300
Holiday Inn Tallahassee-Capitol East

Phone: 877-863-4780
Located 4.0 miles NW of the SEOC
Courtyard Tallahassee Capital

Phone: 850-222-8822
Located 4.3 miles NW of the SEOC
Comfort Suites

Tallahassee, FL
Phone: 850-224-3200
Located 4.3 miles NW of the State SEOC
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V. EMERGENCY TEAMS, PERSONNEL AND OTHER SOURCES

Emergency Teams
Emergency Teams
Location
Contact
Comments
SEOC Staff
SEOC
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
FL DEM
DEM provides core staffing;

additional staffing obtained from
other State agencies. If SEOC
operational 24 hours, 12 hour
shifts established.
Advance Team (A-Team)
SEOC
FL DEM
Phone:
850-413-9900
Facsimile:
850-488-1016
A-Team members are FDEM

staff from Operations, Logistics,
and Intel (ESF 5) that are
deployed to assist impacted
counties with response
operations.
Forward State Emergency

Response Team (F-SERT)
SEOC
For major events that impact a

large geographic area of the
state, an F-SERT may be
deployed to provide on the
ground coordination of response
and recovery activities within the
impacted region.
Preliminary Damage
Assessment Team
SEOC
Teams are deployed as

necessary.
RECON Teams
SEOC
RECON Teams are highly

mobile and self-sufficient
assessment teams that evaluate
criteria infrastructure damage
immediately following a disaster.
Rapid Response Teams

(RRT)
SEOC
Community Relations Team
SEOC
RRT consists of state and local

emergency workers who are
deployed into the impacted area
to augment local operational
capabilities.
Teams deploy as necessary
Situation Report Team
SEOC
Urban Search and Rescue
Miami-Dade County and City of

Miami
National Guard Civil

Support Team (for WMD)
National Guard Computer
Emergency Response
Team
Camp Blanding
Camp Blanding
Generated by FL DEM
Information and Planning
Branch
ESF #9 National Asset
May be activated by DEM Chief

without Federal declaration.
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PERSONNEL
Personnel
State Coordinating Officer
Governor's Authorized Representative
(GAR)
Public Information Officer
State IA Coordinator
Public Assistance Officer
State Hazard Mitigation Officer
Designation
Appointed by Governor
Appointed by Governor
Generally DEM Director

DEM Staff
Appointed by GAR
Appointed by GAR
Appointed by GAR
State Historic Preservation Officer

State Donations Coordinator
FEMA State Liaison
Comments

Works closely with Federal Hazard
Mitigation Officer
ESF 15 Volunteers and Donations
Rostered by FEMA Region IV
Deploys upon State Request. See

Section II for MERS contact
numbers
OTHER RESOURCES
Other Resources
Communications Capabilities
Description
Current telecommunications systems; computers; State and local Law
Enforcement radio and dispatch systems; NAWAS; ESATCOM; ARES;
RACES; Florida Crime Information System; Hot Ring Down Communication
System.
Information systems
Florida uses Lotus Notes EM2000TM (emergency management program)

and the Hurrevac storm tracking program. DEM also has full time staff for
meteorology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Intrastate Mutual Aid
All Florida counties are participants in the State wide Mutual aid
agreement.
DEM Budget
Florida is an EMAC-Member State. In addition, Governor may enter into

mutual aid arrangements with other States.
State Disaster Relief Fund/Emergency

Management Trust Fund
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VI. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS/OTHER FUNCTIONAL COUNTERPARTS

ESF/SUPPORT FUNCTION
1
Transportation
COUNTERPART STATE
AGENCY
Department of Transportation
Communications
Department of Management
Services, Division of
Communications
Public Works and

Engineering
Firefighting
Department of Transportation
Department of Insurance, State

Fire Marshal
Information and
Planning
Department of Community Affairs,

Division of Emergency
Management
Mass Care
Department of Business and

Professional Regulation
Resource Support
Department of Management
Services, Division of Purchasing
Department of Health
Health and Medical

Services
Search and Rescue
10
Hazardous Materials
11
12
Food and Water

Energy
13
Military Support

Florida National Guard
14
Public Information

Management
15
Volunteers and
Donations
Florida Commission on Community

Service
16
17
Law Enforcement
Animal Protection
and Agricultural
Issues
Long Term Recovery,
Mitigation &
Economic
Stabilization
Department of Law Enforcement

Department of Agriculture
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Department of Insurance, State

Fire Marshal
Department of Environmental
Protection
Department of Agriculture
Public Service Commission
Office of Tourism and Economic

Development
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VII. STATE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY ACTIONS

RESPONSE AND RECOVERY ACTIONS
FUNCTION
ACTION
PRE-EVENT
Ongoing Monitoring
County EM Coordinator
responsible for notification
to State Warning Point
(SWP) of local
emergencies.
Planning
FL DEM coordinates
statewide planning
initiatives
COMMENTS/REFERENCES
After notification, the SWP operator may
contact the on-call Duty Officer who will
determine if further notification or any state
action is needed.
INITIAL RESPONSE
Alert and Notification
Activation and Deployment
Appropriate DEM and ESF staff are notified of

the situation.
The State Emergency
Operations Center is
activated by the SERT
Chief.
Levels of Activation:
3. Monitoring
2. Partial Activation*
1.
Full Activation
*ESF activation dictated by type of emergency.

Initial Assessment
Declaration (Gubernatorial, Presidential)
DEM has primary

responsibility for
assembling and activating
PDA teams.
When Governor issues
State of Emergency
proclamation, DEM Chief
initiates State response
as set forth in SCEMP.
Only Governor or Acting Governor can

originate request for Presidential Declaration.
CONTINUING RESPONSE
Request for Federal Assistance
Information Collection, Analysis, and

Dissemination
Reporting, GIS
Resources Coordination; Tracking
May be triggered when

Governor issues State of
Emergency proclamation
FL uses Lotus Notes
EM2000TM (emergency
management program).
SERT Chief initiates Request for Federal

Assistance as set forth in SCEMP.
ESF 5 (Intel) will collect, analyze, disseminate
information to SEOC staff. The Public
Information Officer (PIO) will provide
information to the public via the news media.
Provided by Florida
Management
FL uses EM2000TM
(emergency management
program)
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CONTINUING RESPONSE
Receiving/Distribution
Sheltering
Evacuation
Debris Management
Requirements for Federal support,

standby contracts.
Provided by the American Red
Cross according to the SCEMP.
Coordinated by local Law
Enforcement
Generally coordinated by FDOT
Most local governments have preexisting debris contracts in-place.
RECOVERY
Human Resources
Coordinated through Human

Services Branch Chief
Infrastructure Support
Coordinated through Infrastructure

Branch Chief
MITIGATION
Local Mitigation Strategy
Mitigation Programs
The Local Mitigation Strategy is

broad based, pre-disaster planning
that provides highly effective and
analytical methods of integrating
hazard mitigation into routine policy
decision making as well as the
capital improvement programs of
the local governing bodies.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program;
Flood Mitigation Assistance
Program; Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance
Trust Fund; Community
Development Block Grant Fund;
Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC);
Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL); PreDisaster Mitigation (PDM).
99% of Florida cities have agreed to

voluntarily participate in this program.
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VIII. LOGISTICS
This Section provides information on FEMA pre-positioned resources in the State of Florida.
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PREPOSITIONING COMODITIES
Status:
C I
O B/O -
Completed
In Transit
Ordered
Back Ordered
FLORIDA - TBD HOUSEHOLDS

Item
Resource
Requirements
QTY
Each
U/I
Delivery
Address
Status
Orlando
JFO
Comments
POC Bob Preston:

Cell: 404-895-8239
Water
41
765,012
Trks
Emergency
Meals
Trks
Tarps
Trks
QTY
Each
FLORIDA - TBD HOUSEHOLDS

Item
Resource
Requirements
U/I
Delivery
Address
Status
Orlando
LRC
(State
Whse)
Comments
POC Bob Preston:

Cell: 404-895-8239
Emergency
Meals
29
656,064
Trks
Water
Trks
Blue Roof
Sheeting
1,036
Trks
Tarps
1,390
Trks
PPDS
Container
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X. INTERNET INFORMATION SOURCES

Information Source
Emergency Management
Governor's Office
Florida Legislature
Website Address
Florida Government
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Attorney General
Auditor General
Business and Professional Regulation
http://www.floridadisaster.org/
http://www.fl.gov.com/
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/welcome/index.cfm?cfid=3060773&cf
token=55156681
http://www.myflorida.com/directory/
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/
http://www.myfloridalegal.com/
http://www.myflorida.com/audgen/
http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/
Children and Families

Citrus
Community Affairs
Education
Elder Affairs
Environmental Protection
Financial Services
Fire Marshall
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
http://www.state.fl.us/cf_web/
http://www.floridajuice.com/
http://www.dca.state.fl.us/
http://www.fldoe.org/default.asp?bhcp=1
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/index.php
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/
http://www.fldfs.com/
http://www.fldfs.com/sfm/
http://www.myfwc.com/
Forestry
Health
Health Care Administration
Highway Patrol
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
http://www.floridastateforests.org/
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/
http://www.ahca.myflorida.com/
http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/
http://www.flhsmv.gov/
Law Enforcement
Management Services
Military Affairs
Insurance Regulation
Persons with Disabilities
Revenue
State
Transportation
Technology Services
Tourism, Trade and Economic Development
Workforce Innovation
South Florida Water Management District
Southwest Florida Water Management District
St. Johns Water Management District
Suwannee Water Management District
Northwest Florida Water Management District
State Newspapers
State TV Stations
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/
http://www.dms.myflorida.com/
http://www.dma.state.fl.us/
http://www.floir.com/
http://www.apd.myflorida.com/
http://floridapsc.com/
http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/
http://www.dos.state.fl.us/
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/
http://dms.myflorida.com/eits/
http://www.flgov.com/otted_home
http://www.floridajobs.org/
http://www.sfwmd.gov/site/index.php?
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/
http://sjr.state.fl.us/
http://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/
http://www.nwfwmd.state.fl.us/
http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/fgils/flnews2.html
http://www.floridasmart.com/news/tv.htm
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XI. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Acronyms
and
Abbreviations
Description
Acronyms
and
Abbreviations
Description
AFB
Air Force Base
GIS
Geographic Information System
ARES
Amateur Radio Emergency

Services
HQ
Headquarter
BSI
Base Support Installation
IA
Individual Assistance
CAP
Civil Air Patrol
JIC
Joint Information Center
DEM
Management
MARS
Military Affiliated Radio System
JFO
Joint Field Office
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
DRF
Disaster Relief Fund
NAS
Naval Air Station
EIO
External Information Officer
NDMS
National Voluntary Organizations Medical System
EM
FDOT
Florida Department of Transportation
EMAC
Assistance Compact
Performance Grant
NVOAD
PDA
National Voluntary Organizations Active in

Disasters
Preliminary Damage Assessment
EOC
Emergency Operations
Center
PIO
Public Information Officer
EOF
Emergency Operations
Facility
POC
Point of Contact
ESF
Emergency Support
Function
PSC
FEMA
Federal Emergency
Management Agency
RACES
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
FOC
FEMA Operations Center
SECO
State Emergency Operations Center
NRP
National Response Plan
SERT
State Emergency Response Team
GAR
Governor's Authorized
Representative
EMPG
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Chapter 252 of the Florida Statues is the enabling legislation that

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The Division of Emergency Management has divided the state into

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II. STATE SITUATION

Florida State Seal

Florida State Motto: In God We

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Sunshine State (1970)

Municipalities (10 Largest Cities)

Orlando International Airport

Spanish, Haitian Creole

Estimate as of September 2008

No. of Flood Polices in the State Special Flood

No. of Flood Insurance Policies In State

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Fixed Nuclear Facilities

Severe Heat and Cold

Mass Casualties/Mass Fatalities

As long as nuclear weapons exist, nuclear attack is a possibility. An attack

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Coastal Red Tide

Red Tide is caused by a toxic concentration of microscopic algae organisms,

Floridas large metropolitan areas, nuclear facilities, and numerous military

SITE SPECIFIC RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS

Nuclear Power Plants

Chemical Stockpile Facilities

The St. Lucie power plant is located on a 1,130-acre site

The twin reactors at Turkey Point nuclear station are on a

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I-10, I-75, I-95, Florida Turnpike

Daytona Beach International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International

Seaports (Deep Water)

Railroads (Amtrak Stations)

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FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBAL CONTACT INFORMATION

6300 Stirling Road

Mitchell Cypress, Chairman

Tribal Reservation Information:

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Billy Cypress, Chairman

Tribal Reservation Information: http://www.miccosukee.com/tribe_reservations.htm

Miccosukee Tribe of Florida Reservation Map

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Other Federal Installations & Facilities

Eglin Air Force Base

502 W. Van Matre Avenue

3511 NW 91st Avenue