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Citizen Corps Advisory Backup Documents 04/20/2011Tropical Cyclones Hurricane Earl, September I. 2010/NOAA A PREPAREDNESS GUIDE u.s. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service Revised March 2011 . + FEMA .. ArMrIcaft RlId'Cross What is a Tropical Cyclone? Tropical cyclones are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by destructive winds, tornadoes and flooding from these storms. How great is the danger? For 1970-2010, the average numbers per year were as follows: . Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico: 11 tropical storms,. 6 of which became hurricanes . East Pacific Ocean: 15 tropical storms, 8 of which became hurricanes . Central Pacific Ocean: 4 tropical storms, 2 of which became hurricanes Over a typical2-year period, the U.S. coastline is struck by an average of 3 hurricanes, 1 of which is classified as a major hurricane. While hurricanes pose the greatest threat to life and property, tropical storms and depressions also can be devastating. Floods from heavy rains and severe weather, such as tornadoes, can cause extensive damage and loss of life. For example, Tropical Storm Allison produced over 40 inches of rain in the Houston area in 2001, causing about $5 billion in damage and taking the lives of 41 people. Tropical cyclones forming between 5 and 30 degrees North latitude typically move toward the west. Sometimes the winds in the middle and upper levels of the atmosphere change and steer the cyclone toward the north and northwest. When tropical cyclones reach latitudes near 30 degrees North, they often move northeast. Hurricane seasons and their peaks are as follows: . Atlantic and Caribbean: June 1 to November 30 with peak season mid- August to late October. . Central Pacific (Hawaii): June 1 to November 30 with peak season from July to September. . East Pacific: May 15 to November 30 . Western North Pacific: Tropical cyclones can strike year round Tropical cyclone formation regions with mean tracks/NWS JefStream Online School . Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind.Scale The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are still dangerous, however, and require preventative measures. In the western North Pacific, the term "super typhoon" is used for tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 150 mph. For more information on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, go to: www.nhc.noaa.aov/aboutsshs.shtml For more information on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale as it affects Hawaii, go to: www.orh.noaa.aov/cohc/oaaes/aboutsshs.oho Wind damage from Hurricane Charley, August 2004, Orlando, FUOrlando Sentinel, copyright 2004 . Hurricane Hazards Storm Surge/Tide Storm surge and large waves produced by hurricanes pose the greatest threatto life and property along the coast. STORM SURGE is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm's winds. Storm surge can reach heights well over 20 feet and can span hundreds of miles of coastline. In the northern hemisphere, the highest surge values typically occur in the right front quadrant of a hurricane coincident with onshore flow; in the southern hemisphere, the left front quadrant. More intense and larger hurricanes produce higher surge. In addition, shallower offshore waters contribute to higher storm surge inundation. Storm surge is by far the greatest threat to life and property along the immediate coast. STORM TIDE is the water level rise during a storm due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide. For example, if a hurricane moves ashore at a high tide of 2 feet, a 15 foot surge would be added to the high tide, creating a storm tide of 17 feet. The combination of high winds and storm tide topped with battering waves can be deadly and cause tremendous property damage along an area of coastline hundreds of miles wide. Before and after Hurricane lke on the Bolivar Peninsula. TX, September 2008/USGS The destructive power of storm surge and large battering waves can result in loss of life, buildings destroyed, beach and dune erosion and road and bridge damage along the coast. Storm surge can travel several miles inland. In estuaries and bayous, salt water intrusion endangers public health and the environment. Historical Storm Tide Events \' Tornadoes Hurricanes and tropical storms can also produce tornadoes. These tornadoes most often occur in thunderstorms embedded in rain bands well away from the center of the hurricane; however, they can atso occur near the eyewall. Usually, tornadoes produced by tropical cyclones are relatively weak and short-lived, but they still pose a significant threat. Winds Hurricane-force winds, 74 mph or more, can destroy buildings and mobile homes. Debris, such as signs, roofing material, siding and small items left outside become flying missiles during hurricanes. Winds can stay above hurricane strength well inland. In 2004, Hurricane Charley made landfall at Punta Gorda on the southwest Florida coast and produced major damage well inland across central Florida with gusts of more than 100 mph. Hurricane Ivanflooding, Asheville, NC, September 2004 /LeifSkoogfot's. FEi\lJA Rainfall Tropical cyclones often produce widespread, torrential rains in excess of 6 inches, which may result in deadly and destructive floods. In fact, flooding is the major threat from tropical cyclones for people living inland. . Flash flooding, defined as- a rapid rise in water levels, can occur quickly due to intense rainfall. Longer term flooding on rivers and streams can persist for several days after the storm. HWTicane Frances tornado damage. Sumter County, SC; September 2004/jI,;farvin Mauman, FEMA Rainfall amounts are not directly related to the strength of tropical cyclones but rather to the speed and size of the storm, as well as the geography of the area. Slower moving and larger storms produce more rainfall. In addition, mountainous terrain enhances rainfall from a tropical cyclone. Rip Currents The strong winds of a tropical cyclone can cause dangerous waves that pose a significant hazard to mariners and coastal residents and visitors. When the waves break along the coast, they can produce deadly rip currents-even at large distances from the storm; Rip currents are channeled currents of water flowing away from shore, usually extending past the line of breaking waves, that can pull even the strongest swimmers away from shore. In 2008, despite the fact that Hurricane Bertha was more than a 1,000 miles offshore, the storm resulted in rip currents that killed three people along the New Jersey coast and required 1,500 lifeguard rescues in Ocean City, Maryland, over a 1 week period. In 2009, all six deaths in the United States directly attributable to tropical cyclones occurred as the result of drowning from large waves or strong rip currents. . Tropical Cyclone Graphical Products To convey analysis and forecast information on tropical cyclones, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) produce graphics that provide important information for those who rely on tropical cyclone forecasts. Weather forecasting isn't an exact science. Many of these graphics have been designed to address the inherent uncertainties in tropical cyclone forecasts. Track Forecast Cone and WatcheslWarning This graphic shows coastal areas under a hurricane warning (red), hurricane watch (pink), tropical storm warning (blue), and a tropical storm watch (yellow). The orange circle denotes the current position of the tropical cyclone. The black dots indicate the forecast positions and cyclone classification over the next 5 days. Track Forecast Cone and Watches/Warnings ~5pmttS"Sat JUl31 2010 ..' ..... '. '.' ~.a1Gllite 'mallery; 63Q Pm HST OUtJln~....~d~nOt(J Ql.ltfenl~O$'ti<l"' <>f.~l'I'llJ.~ssf.lCl.ln lnlll. T weath;,trQ\.lUQQI!(.C()Ii)r~~~sPf1:lbatlllilyotlrQpl~1 q;clon. r(l\Wllhll'l<481'1~1'$, r>i:""Il.gw'<30~ _MedlUril~o;.$O% _ Hflgh ~.so~ Graphical Tropical J;Veather Outlook . Forecast errors and uncertainty of the future tropical cyclone center location are accounted for by the track forecast cone. The solid white area denotes the uncertainty for days 1-3. The white stippled area shows the uncertainty . for days 4 and 5. On average, the center of the tropical cyclone will remain inside the cone 60%-70% of the time. It is important to remember that a tropical cyclone is not a point and that the associated hazards can extend well outside of the track forecast cone. Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook This graphic highlights areas of disturbed weather in the tropics and subtropics and assesses the potential for these systems to become tropical cyclones over the next 48 hours. Each disturbance is circled and numbered with an accompanying text description. You also can view the text description by moving your mouse over the circled area. The color of the circles reflect the probability that the system will become a tropical cyclone over the next 48 hours: . Yellow: low chance, <30% . Orange: medium chance, 30%-50% . Red: high chance, >50% Active tropical cyclones are depicted on the graphic as an "L" for tropical depressions, a tropical storm symbol, or a hurricane symbol. Tropical Cyclone Surface Wind Speed Probabilities, This graphic indicates the chance of locations experiencing at least tropical storm (39 mph or greater) sustained winds over the following 5 days. The graphic is also available at thresholds of 58 mph and 74 mph (hurricane force) sustained winds. The product is unique in that it takes into account uncertainty in the track, peak winds and size of the storm. This graphic also highlights the fact that tropical cyclone winds can extend well away from the storm's center. It is important to realize that probabilities that seem relatively low may still be quite significant. For example, if a location has a 10% chance of experiencing hurricane force sustained winds, you should prepare for an extreme event. A 1 in 10 chance is too high to ignore. Tropical Cyclone Storm Surge Probabilities Like surface wind speed probability products, storm surge probability products show the percentage chance of storm surge exceeding various thresholds. The thresholds are available at 1-foot intervals from a minimum of 2 feet to a maximum of 25 feet. The graphic shows the chance that locations along the Texas and Louisiana coasts would experience a storm surge of at least 8 feet from Hurricane Ike based on the forecast issued at 11 AM EDT on September 12, 2008. The graphic is created from many simulations of the NWS storm surge computer model, and accounts for uncertainty in track, intensity and size. Trop,ical. 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Pl.. -", "'10 ~ i:~tH.l HlstorlcaJ 0 ala: NHC lhis storm NliC an sklrms MOL Tropical Cyclone Storm SlIlge Probabilities . ,. ) Ways to Stay Informed NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards The National Weather Service (NWS) continuously broadcasts warning, watches, forecasts and non-weather related hazard information on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR). The average range of the 1000+ NWR transmitters is 40 miles, depending on topography. For the best performing NWR receivers, NWS suggests you look at devices certified to Public Afert™ standards. These radios meet specific technical standards and come with many features such as Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME), a battery backup, both audio and visual alarms, selective programming for the types of hazards you want to be warned for, and the ability to activate external alarm devices for people with disabilities. Similar to a smoke detector, an NWR can wake you up in the middle of the night to alert you of a dangerous situation. . NOAAH.;riJoMI WlI.wr hfYl>Cll hi What To Listen For National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center Products Local NWS Office Products PUBLIC ADVISORIES offer critical hurricane watch, warning and forecast information. HURRICANE LOCAL STATEMENTS give greater detail on how the storm will impact your area. FORECASTS/ADVISORIES provide detailed hurricane track and wind field information. NON-PRECIPITATION WEATHER PRODUCTS provide High Wind Watches and Warnings for inland areas that could experience strong winds. PROBABILITIES OF HURRICANEITROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS offer locally specific chances of experiencing tropical storm, strong tropical storm and hurricane force winds out to 5 days to better know if one will be impacted and when these conditions may occur. . Are You Ready? Before the Hurricane Season y' Determine safe evacuation routes inland. y' Learn locations of official shelters. . y' Check emergency equipment, such as flashlights, generators and battery-powered equipment such as cell phones and your NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards receiver. y' Buy food that will keep and store drinking water. y' Buy plywood or other material to protect your home if you don't already have it. y' Trim trees and shrubbery so branches don't fly into your home. y' Clear clogged rain gutters and downspouts. y' Decide where to move your boat. y' Review your insurance policy. y' Find pet-friendly hotels on your evacuation route. FEMA During the Storm When in a Watch Area... When in a Warning Area... y' Frequently listen to radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards for official bulletins of the storm's progress. y' Fuel and service family vehicles. y' Inspect and secure mobile home tie downs. y' Ensure you have extra cash on hand. y' Prepare to cover all windows and doors with shutters or other shielding materials. y' Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water and medications. y' Bring in light-weight objects such as garbage cans, garden tools, toys and lawn furniture. Plan to Leave if You... y' Live in a mobile home. They are unsafe in high winds no matter how w~1I fastened to the ground. y' Live on the coastline, an offshore island or near a river or a flood plain. y' Live in a high rise building. Hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations. . y' Closely monitor radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards for official bulletins. v" Close storm shutters. y' Follow instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if ordered! y' Stay with friends or relatives at a low-rise inland hotel or at a designated public shelter outside the flood zone. y' DO NOT stay in a mobile or manufactured home. y' Notify neighbors and a family member outside of the warned area of your evacuation plans. y' Take pets with you if possible, but remember, most public shelters do not allow pets other than those used by used by people with disabilities. Identify pet-friendly hotels along your evacuation route. If Staying in a Home... ./ Turn refrigerator to maximum cold and keep it closed. ,/ Turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities. ,/ Turn off propane tanks. ,/ Unplug small appliances. ,/ Fill bathtub and large containers with water in case clean tap water is unavailable. Use water in bathtubs for cleaning and flushing only. Do NOT drink it. If Winds Become Strong... ,/ Stay away from windows and doors, even if they are covered. Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway. ,/ Close all interior doors. Secure and brace external doors. ,/ If you are in a two-story house, go to an interior first floor room. ,/ If you are in a multi-story building and away from water, go to the 1 st or 2nd floor and stay in the halls or other interior rooms away from windows. ,/ Lie on the floor under a table or other sturdy object. Be Alert For... ,/ Tornadoes-they are often spawned by hurricanes. ,/ The calm "eye" of the storm-it may seem like the storm is over, but after the eye passes, the winds will change direction and quickly return to hurricane force. American Red Cross After the Storm ./ Keep listening to radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards. ,/ Wait until an area is declared safe before entering. ,/ Watch for closed roads. If you come upon a barricade or a flooded road, Turn Around Don't Drown!TM ,/ Stay on firm, dry ground. Moving water only 6 inches deep can sweep you off your feet. Standing water may be electrically charged from power lines. ,/ If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following the manufacturer's instructions. ,/ Avoid weakened bridges and washed out roads. ./ Once home, check gas, water and electrical and appliances for damage. ,/ Use a flashlight to inspect damage. Never use candles and other open flames indoors. ./ Wear proper shoes to prevent cutting feet on sharp debris. ,/ Do not drink or prepare food with tap water until officials say it is safe. ,/ Avoid electrocution by not walking in areas with downed power lines. . , .. Family Emergency Plan t:~~ * * \~~I Steps to Take I Gather information about hazards. Contact your local National Weather Service office, emergency management office and American Red Cross chapter. Find out what type of emergencies could occur and how you should respond. Learn your community's warning signals and evacuation plans. Assess your risks and identify ways to make your home and property more secure. II Meet with your family to create an emergency plan. Pick two places to meet: a spot outside your home for an emergency, such as fire, and a place away from your neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose an out of state friend as your family's point of contact for everyone to call if the family gets separated. Discuss what you would do if advised to evacuate. III Implement your plan. 1. Post emergency telephone numbers by the phone. 2. Install safety features in your house, such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. 3. Inspect your home for items that can move, fall, break or catch fire and correct them. 4. Have your family learn basic safety measures, such as CPR and first aid, how to use a fire extinguisher, and how and when to turn off water, gas and electricity in your home. 5. Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local emergency number. 6. Keep enough supplies in your home for at least 3 days. Assemble an emergency supplies kit. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers, such as backpacks or duffle bags. Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Keep a smaller emergency supplies kit in the trunk of your car. An Emergency Supplies Kit Should Include: ./ At least a 3-day supply of water v" One blanket orsleeping (one gallon per person, bag per person per day) v" First-aid kit ../ At least a 3-day supply of ../ Battery-powered NWR non-perishable food and a portable radio ../ At least, one change of clothing v" Emergency tools and shoes per person ../ Flashlight, extra batteries ../ Extra set of car keys v" Credit card and cash v" Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members ../ Prescription and non-prescription medicines IV Practice and maintain" your plan. Ensure your family knows meeting places, phone numbers and safety rules. Conduct drills. Test your smoke detectors and NWR monthly and change the batteries at least once each year. Test and recharge your fire extinguisher(s) according to manufacturer's instructions. Replace stored water and food every 6 months. Safety and preparedness material is online at: Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.ready.aov American Red Cross: www.redcross.ora NOAA National Weather Service: www.weather.aov/safetv.oho NOAA PA 201152 COLLIER COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER CLASS SCHEDULE April- July 2011 All classes are offered at the Collier Count) American Rcd Cross oftice at :2610 Northbrooke Plaza Dri"e in North Naples. unless othem ise noted. There is no charge for disaster classes. but all participants are expected to register. You may sign up on-line via the Chapter web site () or phone the office at 596-6868 to register. Classes with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled. Participants will be notified if cancellations occur.. If you w ish to take a class, it is important that) ou sign up ahead of timc. 1 01S000085 SHELTER SIMlJLATION Saturday, April 2, 2011 9:00 am - noon Shelter Simulation provides a table-top simulation of the sheltcring expcrience. Participants are provided opportunities to practice setting up a sheltcr, problem soh ing in a sheltering situation and shelter closing rcsponsibilities. This course provides a good revie" for volunteers who have taken Shl!!Jer Operations some years ago. Pre-requisite: Shelter Operations Instructors: Pat and Mark I D1S000084 SHELTER OPERATIONS Thursday, April 7, 2011 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shelter Operations trains volunteers to run cfficient shelters, should our community be threatencd. Notification of volunteers and client rcgistration procedurcs arc discussed, and workbooks are provided. Vidco segmcnts, showing feeding and sheltering situations, pro" ide the basis for group discussion. Sheltcr kits arc cxamined. Expcrienccd shelter workers" ill relate expcricnces from recent local hurricane sheltcr events.. Prerequisite: Disaster Servic:es: An Overview. Instructors: Pat and Mark 0lS000015 CLIENT CASEWORK: PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Two sessions Tuesday, April 12, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm and Thursday, April 14, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm both nights Participants must attcnd both sessions of this course. Thc class cnablcs Red Cross "oluntecrs to mcet the emergency disaster-caused necds offamilics on an individual basis folhnving a firc, flood, or other disaster. The course is designcd to dcvclop intelVicwing skills and assurc familiarity ""ith Rcd Cross procedures and policies in prov iding food, clothing, and housing for disastcr "ictims. You learn exactly "hat you can offer disaster" ictims to help in the recovcry proccss. Rolc-playing, video, textbook, and discussion are components of the class. This course is required for all ne\\ members ofthc Disastcr Action Team. Prerequisite: Disaster SL'rI'iccs: An Orcrvicw. or FlI(jil/il1g 0,,1' ,\4issiol1 fllStructors: Pat and !'vlark DIS000095 lllSASTER SERVICES: AN OVERVIEW Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm This basic course introduces participants to the man) tasks assigned to Red Cross "olunteers in disaster situations. This should he the first class taken as ne\\ \olunteers bt.:gin their Red Cross experience. Participants discllss both local and national responses to num) kinds of disasters. Thc local focus is on hurricanes, brush fires and single family fires Instructors: Pat and i\nn DIS0000096 FORM 526() Training ThUl.sd~'~i, May 5, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm !'his is a basic k\c1 coursc that introduces participants to the Disaster Opera/ions ('oot1'01 form. known a" the 5266. rhe course c:-..plains ho\\ the f<ll'fll is uscd as a managcmcnt tool for recording inf<mllation about scn ices provided and linancial commitments made dming a reliefoperation. In ,I dj::.:aster. thosl~ in kalkrship roles an: required to prov ilk headquarters \\ ith dail) information about their hlllctiolls. ,\11 function chairs arc urged to .dlL,nd. ills/rile/or,\': ,\nn and r..lark SERVING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOLLOWING A DISASTER Wednesday, May 11,2011 6:00pm -9:00 pm This class providcs important information on thc proper way to assist those with disabilities when providing scrvice during a disaster. Sheltcr workers, c1icnt caseworkers and Mass Care providers will benefit.. Pre-requisites: Disaster Services: An Overview or Fu?/illing Our Afission. Instructor: Allie Randlett 0lS000095 DISASTER SERVICES: AN OVERVIEW See course description above. Thursday, May 19, 2011 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Instructors: Shirley and Ann I DIS000084 SHELTER OPERATIONS See course description above Wednesda)', Ma)' 25, 2011 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Instructors: Pat and Ann I DIS000034 ERV:READY,SET,ROLL A MORNING CLASS Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. This class prepares volunteers to safely and effectively drive and use a Red Cross emergency response vehicle (ERV) and its equipment to meet feeding and other service needs of the people affected by disaster. Collier Count) health regulations regarding food preparation and mobile feeding procedures will be covered. In addition to the scheduled classroom session, the course also requires an individual driving test with the instructor. Thert~ arc several pre-requisites that are required. I. Valid regular driver's license 2. Current CPR and First Aid certitication. Sign up for these classes at Red Cross 3. Completion of Disaster Services: An Overview or Mass Care Instruc/or: AI I DIS000084 SHELTER OPERATIONS See course description above Monday, June 13,2011 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Instructors: Pat and Mark DIS000095 DISASTER SERVICES: AN OVERVIE\V See course description above Wednesday, June 22, 2011 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Instructors: Pat and Shirley 1 0lS000052 LOGISTICS: AN OVERVIEW Thursday, .June 30, 2011 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The purpose of this course is to provide basic information to participants about the activities and processes of the Logistics - the Material Support Sen ices group - in supporting a disaster relief operation. The Logistics function deals with facilities, transportation and supplies for every disaster function. Logistics prov ides the equipmcnt and materials needed to accomplish the task of disastcr relief; every other function is dependent on the etllcicncy of the I,,! istics v\orkers. Prerequisite: Disas/er Serviccs: An OI'c/TicH' or Fuljilling Our .Hissioll IIlS/rue/ors: Ann and Shirley DSIOOOOl7 OI..ASTER ASSESSMENT BASICS Tucsda)", .July 12,2911, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. This 'vVorkshop prepares voluntecrs to prov idc all orderly suney of damage to the community folkm ing a flood. hurricane, or other cmergency. fhc information gathered through this function alltms Red Cross to make a clear cstilllate of damage and rccO\cl} nccds. V\)llInlcers actually count the numbers of homcs destroycd and homes "" ith major damagc. Prc,rcquisite: Disastcr ,\\'lTiccv: ./11 ()Fl /'1'':C11 or Fulfillillg ()ur ,\1issiol1. Instructors: ,\1111 and I\lark Status of Current Mitigation Projects in the Works... i. E. Naples Community Center - in the works - Notice To Proceed (NTP) for waterproofing was issued 4/5/11; NTP for shutter still pending ii. Retrofit NN Fire Station #43 - Grant application submitted & no answer from FEMA as to being awarded the grant. iii. North Collier Water Treatment Plant - Grant application submitted (haven't heard anything) iv. City of Naples Pre-Wire for Generators - Lift Stations -Working with FEMA to change to the scope of work - ongoing v. Immokalee HS Wind Protection - Unknown vi. Marco Island WWTP Wind Protection -COMPLETE. The Florida Department of Emergency Management provided their final inspection on 03/02/11. The City recently submitted their invoice and we are expecting funding within 6-8 weeks. vii. PUD Operations Center Wind Protection - Project deferred, available for future funding viii. Landfill Scale House Wind Protection - COMPLETE ix. CAT Facility Wind Protection - COMPLETE x. GG Community Center Wind Protection - Completed 3/16/11 and Immokalee Sports Complex - Completed 4/5/11 xi. Install Leachate storage tank, etc. @ Landfill - unknown xii. Upgrade Leachate pipe @ Landfill - unknown xiii. Haldeman Creek Stormwater Improvements - The project is currently in the design stages and we have 60% design plans. The permitting process has just begun and we are waiting for agency comments. The project is scheduled for construction in the dry season of January 2012. The Right of way/easement acquisition process is also progressing. Let me know if you need more information. xiv. Retrofit SW Florida funding - Received funding to retrofit nine houses - In the process of taking applications and then will begin construction on as many homes as possible the later part of this month (nine homes being the minimum goal). We will have everything completed by June 30th. xv. Elevation of House in Naples - No contract has been signed by the City of Naples or approved by the co-applicant but a Quarterly Report was filed on 03/30/11 per DEM's request.