Citizen Corps Advisory Minutes 02/16/2011
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February 16,2011
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V oting Members Present:
Russell Rainey, C.E.R.T.
Peggy Lauzon, R.S.V.P.
Doug Porter, Naples Civil Air Patrol
Jerry Sanford, CC Fire Chiefs Assoc.
Lt. Mike Jones, CC Sheriff s Office
Walt Jaskiewicz, Coast Guard Auxiliary
Christopher Nind, Salvation Army
V oting Members Absent:
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Jim vonRinteln, American Red Cross
Reg Buxton, Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Joseph Neiweem, MRC
Jim Elson, Veterans Council
Expert Consultants Present:
Judy Scribner, CCEM
Steve Smith, RSVP
Greg Speers, East Naples Fire District
Kathleen Marr, Department of Health
Meeting was called to order at 3 :00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance recited and roll call taken.
A change in minutes:
Walt Jaskiewicz asked for November 2010 minutes to reflect that the "Coast Guard Auxiliary reports
that they have a command post that contains supplies such as generators, etc." Correction made.
Approval of Minutes.
Motion to accept the revised minutes of the November 17,2010 meeting was approved unanimously.
Threat Update
Per Lt. Jones, the threat level on flights in this country and international is Orange or High.
New Business
Wildfire Update -
Per Dan Summers, we anticipate a busy wildfire season. 85 people attended the Wildfire Roundup on
February 4th There are budget constraints with overtime being cut in the fire districts this year, and
there was discussion of reducing mutual aid. Forestry resources are holding their own. SW Florida has
air assets, but are down to 2 helicopters and I pilot. Pushing public awareness is hhMI:~se continue
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your wildfire talks in the area of 951 and out. 10,000 copies of the All Hazards Guides will be included
in a Naples Daily News delivery in March. Victor Hill is doing a direct mailing for urban wildfires. We
are working on mitigation in the Estates. There was no wildfire season last year; however with freezes
this year, the top brush will easily burn. Red Cross and Salvation Army are responsible for meal support
and the general public. Thcre are three categories of requests: I) Request for food service (chow, this is
clear terminology); 2) Request for canteen (water, GatorAid, snacks); and 3) Request for rehab (medical
needs for firefighters). Regarding Law Enforcement, there are three categories of request: I)
Evacuation; 2) Relocation; and 3) Bringing folks to a collection spot. For exam pic, during the fire at
Rock Road, 2 air-conditioned school buses were brought to a parking lot. We cannot scnd folks to a
school parking lot, but can send them to a community center. Shelters are open only if homes are lost.
We are looking to manage evacuation communication. I f you find a hole, let us know to fix it. Russ
Rainey said that Verona Walk and Fiddler's Creck are now Fire Wise communities. Dan suggested that
stakeholders work with their insurance on this. Rick presented slides on wildfire and weather -less
rain, 3 freezes, which makes the fuel ripe for burning. We can expect La Nina through the spring, which
is a below normal rain pattern.
Sheltering During Hurricanes -
Lee County made the news that they are losing 50% of their shelters because of storm surge areas. The
same is true for Collier County. FEMA funded new storm surge evacuation study, using LiDar to
measure elevations. Evcry community in the State made schools hurricane shelters. National Red Cross
won't own or operate shelters in the storm areas. We have never had water problems in our school
shelters. NOAA has 10-20% increase in storm surge predictions. We still have buildings we can use 48
hours out. The State is lumping shelters together, and the problem is that the National Red Cross won't
support these shelters. We need local resources, and are attempting to get finished floor elevations
ourselves. We would never put anyone in harm's way. Thcre will be lots of work, and Dan said he may
need the committee's help. Walt Jaskicwicz asked if this would raise the insurance rates for
homeowners. Dan said this is a bruise left from J-JulTicane Katrina. Per Rick Zyvoloski, one mile in
brings in one foot of elevation. He feels the I IUlTicane Center is doing a better job with predictions.
They need less time and can make updates more frequently. Definitely a better handle 48 hours out.
Will send shelter folks to the high lands first, then backfill. People close to town don't want to shelter in
lmmokalee - that could make them less evacuation compliant. Lt. Jones asked when the Red Cross
would make their decision - Dan hopes it will be before .lune15th. The County will sponsor a shelter
management course if necessary. Other Fcdcral mandates are coming down. We have Disaster
Recovery Units, which help, but there is no money for improvements. We do have a good program for
special needs. Money was easier to come by previously - now we need to do more jointly because of
less dollars. Dan asks that your groups drill and practice. Inventory human resources that are available.
Per Greg Speers, all government agencies are looking at layoffs, etc. We need to attack this differently.
Dan said that the Governor is hitting everything, including Emergency Management -lot of unknowns
(i.e., where are ice, water, tarps coming from?). Per Rick, predictions cUlTently are for 16 named
storms, 8 or 9 hUlTieanes and 4 or 5 major hurricanes. Dr. Gray's predictions will come out later.
Volunteers -
Volunteers are needed for April 27th community-wide exercise, per Judy Scribner. Currently have some
from North Naples Fire, Salvation Amay and Lorenzo Walker. Also, shelter training is available for
non-Red Cross volunteers. We have the job description and ARC will provide the training. Volunteers
are covered under the County wnbrella, and are needed for the general needs shelters. She will put
together the job description for posting on the County internet. We need managers to take charge. The
helpers are the worker bees - they could be helping with registration, etc. Please talk it up to your
organizations!
Old Business
Individual Reports -
Walt shared info with the Coast Guard and Deepwater Horizon. $ 1 3 million was spent on security and
safety. 15 interpreters were sent in for the language barriers, 1,000 organizers, 10,500 vessels of
opportunity were sent, 25 comm operators were sent. 5,500 hours were worked in key positions.
Responders were there, including 11 aircraft and 10 mobile command posts. The Coast Guard received
national awards. Discussed the National Association of Safe Boating for Law Enforcement, SAR, etc.
Safety training is needed for this. The cost is $30k for 30 students. The Auxiliary has 5 certified
teachers, which has dropped the cost to $15k for 30 students.
Steve Smith, Director of RSVP, was introduced. He is a licensed CNA and his wife is a nurse. He has
volunteered all his life. He has 600 volunteers in the County and is looking at an appreciation banquet
the end of March/beginning of April timeframe.
JelTY Sanford said that the Freedom Memorial is moving along. They received 50 bricks from the
engraver and will be putting them in shortly. The lO-year anniversary for 9/l1 is coming this year.
Ideally, they want to dedicate the Freedom Memorial then - need $800k.
Kathleen Marr reported that this has been a mild flu season. The Medical Reserve Corps is partnering
with the American Red Cross on the April 27th exercise. She passed out information on two trainings
coming up at the South Regional Library. These are free of charge - please register with Kathleen.
Russ Rainey will be recognized by the Collier County Commissioners at their next meeting on February
23,2011.
POD (Points of Distribution) Training Update-
Judy Scribner reported that she received very positive feedback, very informative and enhanced the
students' knowledge. Peggy Lauzon stated that prior to the instruction, she had no idea of what POD
was and found it to be very interesting. Russ Rainey said Marco Island will put an alumni meeting
together with their CERT folks to determine a location for the POD. In addition, the communities of
Verona Walk and Fiddlers Creek will get National Recognition for making their communities "Fire
Wise".
Next Meeting/Adiourn
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the EOC. Please get any
agenda items to Judy Scribner before then. Meeting was adjowned at 4:15 p.m.
tfully submitted by Jerry Sanford for approval.
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