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Citizen Corps Advisory Backup Documents 10/19/2011Collier County Government Communication & Customer Relations Contact: 239 - 252 -8848 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102 www.collierizov.net Naples, FL 34112 -5746 www.twitter.com /CollierPIO www.facebook.com /CollierGov www.youtube.com/CollierGov October 11, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING COLLIER COUNTY CITIZEN CORPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 3:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Collier County Citizen Corps Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, October 190 at 3:00 p.m. in the 3rd floor Policy Room at the James V. Mudd Emergency Services Center, located at 8075 Lely Cultural Parkway in Naples. In regard to the public meeting: All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if any, in writing, to the board /committee prior to the meeting if applicable. All registered public speakers will be limited to three minutes unless permission for additional time is granted by the chairman. Collier County Ordinance No. 2004 -05 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners, an advisory board or quasi-judicial board), register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112 -5356, (23 9) 252 -8380, at least two days prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County Commissioners Office. For more information, call Judy Scribner at (239) 252 -3600. -End- THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2011 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON — Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Gina Abercrombie - Winstanley— Ambassador to the Republic of Malta, Department of State • Julissa Reynoso — Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Department of State • Wendy Spencer — Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service • Robert E. Whitehead — Ambassador to the Togolese Republic, Department of State The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Robert L. Blazs — United States Commissioner, Canadian River Commission Jayne D. Greenberg — Member, President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition President Obama said, "These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience and talent to their new roles and I am proud to have them serve in this Administration. I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come. President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to kev Administration hosts: Gina Abercrombie - Winstanley, Nominee for Ambassador to the Republic of Malta, Department of State Gina Abercrom bie-Winsta n ley, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister - Counselor, currently serves as Deputy Coordinator for Policy, Programs, and Budget in the Office of the Coordinator for Counter - Terrorism. Prior to this role, she was Director of the Office of Egypt and the Levant in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. Her previous positions include: Chairwoman for Middle East Area Studies at the Foreign Service Institute, Consul General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Senior Advisor for Middle Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, Director for Near East South Asian Affairs, and Director for Legislative Affairs at the National Security Council. Her earlier posts include: Political Officer at the Embassy in Tel Aviv with responsibility for the Gaza Strip, Consul in Baghdad, and postings in Jakarta and Cairo. She joined the Foreign Service in 1985 after serving as a Presidential Management Fellow at the United States Information Agency. Ms. Abercrombie-Winstan ley received a B.A. from George Washington University and an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University. Julissa Reynoso, Nominee for Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Department of State Julissa Reynoso is Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Central America and the Caribbean in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. Prior to her appointment in November 2009, Ms. Reynoso practiced law with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York, focusing on international arbitration and antitrust law. During this time, she also served as a Fellow at New York University School of Law and Columbia Law School. In 2006, Ms. Reynoso worked as Deputy Director of the Office of Accountability at the New York City Department of Education. Ms. Reynoso holds a B.A. in Government from Harvard University, a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. Wendy Spencer, Nominee for Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service Wendy Spencer is the Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, an organization that administers AmeriCorps grants throughout the state and is responsible for coordinating volunteers and donation management in times of disaster. Ms. Spencer was appointed to the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation in 2006, and awarded the President's Call to Service Award in 2005 due to her dedication to finding innovative solutions to Florida's community challenges. She previously served as Director of the Florida Park Service, where she oversaw natural resource management for Florida's 158 state parks. Prior to her work with the Florida Park Service, Ms. Spencer was Campaign Director of the United Way of the Big Bend. Ms. Spencer has also worked as Director of Marketing for the Macon County, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce and as a District Representative for Congressman Charles Hatcher of Georgia. She is the current Chair of the American Association of State Service Commissions. Ms. Spencer holds a B.A. in Fine Arts and Speech Communications from Valdosta State University. Robert E. Whitehead, Nominee for Ambassador to the Togolese Republic, Department of State Robert E. Whitehead, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, has served at the Department of State for 27 years. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Whitehead served as the Charge d'Affaires in Khartoum, Sudan. Other overseas assignments have included Deputy Chief of Mission in the Central African Republic, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Additionally, Whitehead served briefly as Charge d'Affaires ad interim in Rwanda in 1994 and as the first consul general in Juba, Southern Sudan in 2006. His assignments in Washington have included Director of the Office of African Analysis in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Senior Inspector in the Office of the Inspector General, and Desk Officer in the Office of West African Affairs. Before entering the Foreign Service, he was a Fulbright lecturer at the University of Zaire. Mr. Whitehead received a B.A. from Taylor University and an M.A. from Southern Illinois University. President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Robert L. Blazs, Appointee for United States Commissioner, Canadian River Commission Robert L. Blazs is a professional engineer who recently retired from the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS). Prior to his January 2010 retirement, Mr. Blazs spent the last decade of his career as the Assistant Director and Data Operations Chief at the Oklahoma Water Science Center. He also previously served as the Field Office Chief for Water Sciences in Washington State from 1982 to 1990 and in California from 1976 to 1982. Mr Blazs began his career with USGS as a Hydrologic Technician. Prior to joining the USGS in 1970, he spent four years in the United State Marine Corps. He has served as the Chairman of the Arkansas - White -Red River Basins Interagency Committee, and has represented the USGS on multiple river compacts including the Canadian River Commission. Mr. Blazs received his B.A. from California State University, Long Beach in 1975. Dr. Jayne D. Greenberg, Appointee for Member, President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Dr. Jayne D. Greenberg is the District Director of Physical Education and Health Literacy for Miami -Dade County Public Schools. Previously, she served as Special Advisor on Youth Fitness to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and as President of the Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Driver Education. Dr. Greenberg assisted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in developing the "I Can Do It, You Can Do It Program," addressing physical activity for youth with disabilities. Dr. Greenberg received the March 2009 Point of Light Award by the Governor of Florida and was appointed to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness in 2009. She was named the 2005 National Physical Education Administrator of the Year by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education and received the 2005 Highest Recognition Award by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Dr. Greenberg has a B.S. in Physical Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; an M.S. in Sports Psychology from Florida International University; and an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership in Physical Education from Florida International University. •�� ��,�,„ Vim. r ! I NTAS GUIDE National Terrorism Advisory System Public Guide April 2011 - �;e1iLy F Y x P. is rLf The National Terrorism Advisory System The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, replaces the color -coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS). This new system will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector. It recognizes that Americans all share responsibility for the nation's security, and should always be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist attack in the United States and what they should do. WAS Alerts After reviewing the available information, the Secretary of Homeland Security will decide, in coordination with other Federal entities, whether an WAS Alert should be issued. WAS Alerts will only be issued when credible information is available. These alerts will include a clear statement that there is an imminent threat or elevated threat. Using available information, the alerts will provide a concise summary of the potential threat, information about actions being taken to ensure public safety, and recommended steps that individuals, communities, businesses and governments can take to help prevent, mitigate or respond to the threat. The NTAS Alerts will be based on the nature of the threat: in some cases, alerts will be sent directly to law enforcement or affected areas of the private sector, while in others, alerts will be issued more broadly to the American people through both official and media channels. WAS Alerts contain a sunset provision indicating a specific date when the alert expires - there will not be a constant WAS Alert or blanket warning that there is an overarching threat. If threat information changes for an alert, the Secretary of Homeland Security may announce an updated WAS Alert. All changes, including the announcement that cancels an WAS Alert, will be distributed the same way as the original alert. rage 1 2 The WAS Alert - How can you help? Each alert provides information to the public about the threat, including, if available, the geographic region, mode of transportation, or critical infrastructure potentially affected by the threat; protective actions being taken by authorities, and steps that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves and their families, and help prevent, mitigate or respond to the threat. Citizens should report suspicious activity to their local law enforcement authorities. The "If You See Something, Say SomethingTM'I campaign across the United States encourages all citizens to be vigilant for indicators of potential terrorist activity, and to follow WAS Alerts for information about threats in specific places or for individuals exhibiting certain types of suspicious activity. Visit www. dhs. gov /ifyouseesomethingsaysomething to learn more about the campaign. Alert Announcements WAS Alerts will be issued through state, local and tribal partners, the news media and directly to the public via the following channels: • Via the official DHS NTAS webpage — http: / /www.dhs,gov /alerts • Via email signup at— http: / /www.dhs.gov /alerts • Via social media • Facebook— http: / /facebook.com /NTASAIerts • Twitter— http : / /www.twitter.com /NTASAIerts • Via data feeds, web widgets and graphics o http: / /www.dhs.gov /alerts The public can also expect to see alerts in places, both public and private, such as transit hubs, airports and government buildings. Sample WAS Alert A sample WAS Alert is provided at the end of this booklet. Page 1 Frequently Asked Questions Q— What will happen to the color -coded advisory system? A - The new National Terrorism Advisory System replaces the Homeland Security Advisory System that has been in place since 2002. The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, will include information specific to the particular credible threat, and will not use a color -coded scale. 2. Q— How does the new system work? A —When there is credible information about a threat, an NTAS Alert will be shared with the American public. It may include specific information, if available, about the nature of the threat, including the geographic region, mode of transportation, or critical infrastructure potentially affected by the threat, as well as steps that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves and help prevent, mitigate or respond to the threat. The advisory will clearly indicate whether the threat is Elevated, if we have no specific information about the timing or location, or Imminent, if we believe the threat is impending or very soon. Q— As a citizen, how will I find out that an NTAS Alert has been announced? A —The Secretary of Homeland Security will announce the alerts publically. Alerts will simultaneously be posted at DHS.gov /alerts and released to the news media for distribution. The Department of Homeland Security will also distribute alerts across its social media channels, including the Department's blog, Twitter stream, Facebook page, and RSS feed. 4. Q- What should Americans do when an NTAS Alert is announced? A —The NTAS Alert informs the American public about credible terrorism threats, and encourages citizens to report suspicious activity. Where possible and applicable, NTAS Alerts will include steps that individuals and communities can take to protect themselves to help prevent, mitigate or respond to the threat. Individuals should review the information contained in the alert, and based upon the circumstances, take the recommended precautionary or preparedness measures for themselves and their families. Q —How should I report suspicious activity? A — Citizens should report suspicious activity to their local law enforcement authorities. The "If You See Something, Say Something' campaign across the United States encourages all citizens to be vigilant for indicators of potential terrorist activity, and to follow NTAS Alerts for information about threats in specific places or for individuals exhibiting certain types of suspicious activity. Q- I get my news online, so how will I find out about an NTAS Alert? A — Americans can go to DHS.gov /alerts to see the most recent advisories. Additionally, advisories will be sent out widely through social and mainstream media. P ?g�­ 1 4 7. Q- How will WAS Alerts be cancelled or updated? A —The WAS Alerts carry an expiration date and will be automatically cancelled on that date. If the threat information changes for an alert, the Secretary of Homeland Security may announce an updated WAS Alert. All changes, including the announcement that cancels an WAS Alert, will be distributed the same way as the original alert. 8. Q -Do these alerts apply to Americans in other countries? A — WAS Alerts apply only to threats in the United States and its possessions. The Department of State issues security advisory information for U.S. citizens overseas or traveling in foreign countries. PagF SUMMARY The Secretary of Homeland Security informs the public and relevant government and private sector partners about a potential or actual threat with this alert, indicating whether there is an "imminent" or "elevated" threat. DETAILS • This section provides more detail about the threat and what the public and sectors need to know. • It may include specific information, if available, about the nature and credibility of the threat, including the critical infrastructure sector(s) or location(s) that may be affected. • It includes as much information as can be released publicly about actions being taken or planned by authorities to ensure public safety, such as increased protective actions and what the public may expect to see. HOW YOU CAN HELP • This section provides information on ways the public can help authorities (e.g. camera phone pictures taken at the site of an explosion), and reinforces the importance of reporting suspicious activity. • It may ask the public or certain sectors to be alert for a particular item, situation, person, activity or developing trend. STAY PREPARED • This section emphasizes the importance of the public planning and preparing for emergencies before they happen, including specific steps individuals, families and businesses can take to ready themselves and their communities. • It provides additional preparedness information that may be relevant based on this threat. DURATION An individual threat alert is issued for a specific time period and then automatically expires. It may be extended if new information becomes available or the threat evolves. AFFECTED AREAS ■ This section includes visual depictions (such as maps or other graphics) showing the affected location(s), sector(s), or other illustrative detail about the threat itself. STAY INFORMED • This section notifies the public about where to get more information. • It encourages citizens to stay informed about updates from local public safety and community leaders. • It includes a link to the DHS NTAS website http: / %w-ww.dhs.gov /alerts and http : / / twitter. con /NTASAlerts r STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION. OF EMERGENCY RICK SCOTT Govemor July 26, 2011 MANAGEMENT BRYAN W. KOON Director MEMORANDUM TO: Key Stakeholders 4, �,--- FROM: Bryan W. Koon, Director, Florida Divisior of Emergency Management RE: FNSS Guidance Florida has a long history of helping those in need during natural and man -made disasters. Through the concerted efforts of government agencies, charitable organizations, and most importantly, Florida's citizens, we have developed plans and established the means to aid those who are most vulnerable. Achieving this success requires a dedication to engaging all appropriate stakeholders to develop and test the plans that will be carried out during a disaster. Understanding, adapting, and refining our practices as concepts and standards evolve is part of this process. The vigilance to keep abreast of and gain insight into these changes is at the core of our shared planning mission. The publication by FEMA of the aGuidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters" is one such event that requires these efforts. In order to determine the best path forward and begin the process of addressing and understanding what is necessary to ensure that Florida's shelters and procedures meet the requirements as outlined in FEMA's guidance, an inter - agency committee composed of representatives from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, multiple County Emergency Management Agencies, charitable organizations, and partner organizations was formed. The purpose of this committee was to develop a road -map to ensure an expedient and logical process. The attached document is the result of their work. I am pleased to endorse their recommendations, and look forward to our continued partnership to ensure that all Floridians and visitors are able to find safe harbor when it is needed most. FLORIDA RECOVERY OFFICE • DIVISION HEADQUARTERS - STATE LOGISTICS RESPONSE CENTER 5900 Lake Ellenor Drive 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2702 Directors Row Orlando, FL 32809 Tallahassee, FL 32399 -2100 Orlando, FL 32809 -5831 Tel: 850- 413 -9989 • Fax: 850- 488 -1016 www. Florida Disaster. oro e a a o WHITE PAPER: GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FUNCTIONAL NEEDS SUPPORT SERVICES (FNSS) IN GENERAL POPULATION SHELTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEVELOPED BY: The Policy Sub - Committee of the Florida Department of Health Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee August 19, 2011 Previous versions considered obsolete O/19/%011 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... ..............................3 BACKGROUND & CHALLENGES .................................................................................... ............................... 7 FACTS & PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS .............................................................................. ..............................9 TERMS & DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................... ............................... 11 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS .......................................................................... .............................13 EVACUATION SHELTER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES ............................................................ ............................15. PUBLIC INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION .............................................................. .............................17 TRAINING & EDUCATION ......_ ...................................................................................... .............................19 RESOURCELINKS .......................................................................................................... .............................20 8/19/2011 8/19/JO11 A/19/2O11 BACKGROUND & CHALLENGES According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 54 million Americans have a disability which requires some type of functional and access need support services. The intent of this document, Guidelines for the Implementation of Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) in General Population Shelters in the State of Florida, is to ensure that individuals with functional and access needs are afforded reasonable accommodations to general population emergency sheltering. Addressing these issues will aid in the planning, training, exercise and implementation in response to natural disasters, environmental issues, viruses and biological events, technological dangers and homeland security issues. All of these dangers have shifted the focus of first responders from the days of Civil Defense. Emergency management must now be ready to confront all hazards — realized and unrealized. It is never a matter of "if' a disaster will happen, it is a matter of "when" and how prepared will the organization be when the unthinkable occurs. During these types of events, the whole community must be engaged to provide for the functional and access needs of persons with disabilities. In 1982, the Florida Legislature created the Local Health Planning Councils, under Florida Statutes §408.033, as a network of non - profit agencies that conduct regional health planning and implementation activities. The activities undertaken by the health councils are designed to improve access to healthcare, reduce disparities in health status, assist state and local governments in the development of sound and rational healthcare policies, and advocate on behalf of the underserved. Currently, there are eleven (11) councils providing services to eleven (11) districts across Florida. Local planning councils could also be utilized in conducting countywide assessments for functional needs shelter services within the county. It is essential that trained health care professionals analyze and assess the functional needs within their health care jurisdiction and provide that information to the local government, the sheltering agent, and the health care and local partners of the functional needs community. This analysis becomes the basis for the county -wide assessment to determine the needs within each community. There are many obstacles that emergency management faces throughout the Country. Economic challenges, threats to the homeland, conflicts between homeland security and natural disaster funding and diminishing grant opportunities are all challenges that must be overcome. These issues play a critical role in how Federal, State and local governments can prepare for and respond to disasters, and provide for the needs of the whole community. Alternatives must be developed to overcome these challenges. New partnerships must be forged with private, non - profit, faith- based, community, and health - related organizations. Doing more as required by Federal and State statutes with less funding continues to be a challenge for emergency management professionals. While the threats of disasters continue to increase, the grants and pre- disaster funds for maintaining resources, training personnel, providing exercises, and purchasing additional equipment, continues to decrease. An additional challenge of emergency management is 8/19/2011 7 instilling a behavior for personal accountability and preparedness in all citizens. Developing a "culture of preparedness," which applies to all catastrophes and all hazards, rests on four principles: planning for all vulnerabilities in the community, creating disaster supplies kits, staying informed by using new technology, and volunteerism. Although Functional Needs Support Services may be looked upon as a new and unfunded mandate to local government, these are responsibilities that are shared as part of our Community of a Whole concept. Funding will be needed to help local government for modification of facilities, plans, assessments, analysis, training, equipment, and to ensure a well thought out plan can be executed when required. Counties cannot rely on the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) or similar grant programs to provide funds for the needed implementation and modification of facilities. Current and potentially new Federal and State funding mechanisms /sources should be looked at for funding and supporting the modification of facilities, plans, assessments, analyses, training, and equipment to ensure local governments meet the needs requirements of their own assessments of the FNSS services. 4.5 ") ems' The purpose of this document is to assist with planning for the provision of FNSS in general population shelters. Initially, in those counties with formal sheltering plans, at least one general population shelter should provide FNSS with legitimate plans to provide FNSS in all general population shelters. Persons presenting with needs greater than can be safely accommodated in a general population shelter "/' II be triaged to a more appropriate facility sIt td Further, the recommendations detailed in this document should be integrated into the Division of Emergency Management's Statewide Emergency Shelter Plan and the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as these are the implementation documents for statutory requirements under Chapters 252 and 1013.372, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 9G -2, Florida Administrative Code. WWI Y4,c c:>6 2c — r e_./ S ,� c2 �.. F /✓ss -� �� 7� 8/19/2011 8 FACTS & PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS FACTS /PRINCIPLES: • Life safety supersedes accessibility issues. • This document should not be considered a one -size fits all plan; it is a framework outlining guidelines. • More than 50% of Florida's population has one or more functional or access need. o Data on vulnerable population can be found at www.floridashealth.com /prepare • No person will be. denied shelter; every person will be afforded emergency shelter in the most appropriate and integrated setting possible, appropriate with the person's needs. • County governments are defined as TITLE II Entities in 28 CFR PART 35 — Non - discrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Governments o County emergency management agencies are a branch of County Governments and by extension are Title II entities. As such, they are the lead agencies in ensuring FNSS issues are addressed in the emergency planning life cycle. • Under Florida Statutes §252, county emergency management agencies are responsible for sheltering operations. The Policy Sub - Committee of the Florida Department of Health Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee is a temporary ad hoc committee intended to address policy issues and develop this document. The Interagency Special Need Sheltering Committee is the overarching committee for statewide FNSS planning that shall oversee the long -term implementation of this document. PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS: This plan distinguishes between pre -event [evacuation] and post -event [recovery] as the levels of functional and access needs service provided will differ due to resource availability, time constraints, and hazard conditions: o Federal, State, and regional resources will not likely be deployable for local evacuation [pre- event] shelters. o Some local resources may not be readily available, or in very limited supply, for local evacuation [pre- event] shelters. o Federal and State resources will support county emergency management and partners for standard /short -term [post- event] and recovery shelter operations. 8/19/2011 • FNSS- related pre - planning for resources [human and material] during shelter operations (i.e., general population and special needs, risk and host shelters), is a "community" responsibility involving a myriad of resources and professional skill sets (e.g., medical, social service). It is a team effort requiring active participation of all partner and responder stakeholders. Key partners include healthcare, social service, and advocacy agencies. • As such, county emergency management agencies must engage stakeholders in the development of a coalition of partners to address functional and access needs in moving forward; and partners must answer the "call." • This document assumes support and buy -in from the State response agencies /partners (i.e., SERT members such as DEM, DOH, DCF, APD, ARC etc.). • County EM and partners will communicate local FNSS capabilities to their community. • Those with functional and access needs bear personal responsibility to create and provision an emergency plan pursuant with their individual capabilities. 8/19/2011 10 TERMS & DEFINITIONS The following is a list of terms and definitions that are relevant to this document. To the extent possible, the authors worked to keep them consistent with existing terminology. Shelter: A designated place or building of relative safety that temporarily provides essential support services with the goal of preserving life and reducing human suffering. General population shelter with FNSS capability: General population shelters provide protection from harm and physical safety in the event persons must evacuate their homes and who have no other option for sheltering. They provide basics such as food, water, and basic first aid. Persons evacuating to a general population shelter should bring their own supplies such as blankets, toiletries /hygiene items, medications, and clothing. To the extent possible (based on availability, cost, and need), portable generators will be made available in general population shelters. Special Needs Shelter with FNSS capability: are locations that are, in whole or part, designated under Chapter 252, F.S., to provide shelter and services to persons with special needs who have no other option for sheltering. These shelters are designated to have back -up generator power and are capable of providing safe refuge for people who require assistance with the management of a health condition or supervision of that condition by a health care professional during the time of a disaster. Optimally, the auxiliary power should support heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and electrical power for necessary medical equipment. Evacuation Shelter: A pre -event public shelter that serves as a safe haven for life protection for those with no other alternative'. The structure must meet American Red Cross (ARC) 4496 and Enhanced Hurricane Protection Area (EHPA) standards. For planning purposes, the operational period of an Evacuation Shelter is from 24 hours prior to landfall until 72 hours after landfall of a hurricane or severe storm. There are two (2) types of evacuation shelters: 1) Evacuation Risk Shelter: Facilities designated as Risk Shelters lie in the forecast path and associated error cone of an approaching hurricane or severe storm or other sheltering event. The designation does not imply that a facility is capable of affording complete protection or is free from hazards but only that it meets established minimum safety criteria. A total of 20 square feet of usable floor space per person is recommended in the calculation of shelter capacity. (2010 Florida statewide Emergency Shelter Plan). A person needing FNSS may require more than 20 square feet of usable floor space. 2) Evacuation Host Shelter: A facility that is relatively safe and provides essential support services. Facilities are designated as Host Shelters when they are located in an area 1 Author's note: some jurisdictions have formal Refuges of last Resort, or facilities that are opened up at the last- minute to accept evacuees that, for example, may be stranded on clogged evacuation routes. The intent here is not to confuse these two types of shelters, but rather to emphasize that Evacuation Shelters should be considered only after all other protective action alternatives (e.g., sheltering with family, friends, co- workers, hotel, or out -of -area evacuation, etc.) have been ruled out. 8/19/2011 11 that is outside the projected path of an approaching hurricane or severe storm or other sheltering event. As local conditions are not expected to present hazards such as surge inundation, rainfall flooding, high winds, or hazardous materials which exceed the building codes of the facilities in use, shelter selection guidelines in ARC 4496 do not have to be considered. A total of 20 square feet of usable floor space per person is recommended in the calculation of shelter capacity. (2010 Florida Statewide Emergency Shelter Plan). A person needing FNSS may require more than 20 square feet of usable floor space. Recovery Shelter: Also known as "standard" or "short- term" shelter. A facility that is relatively safe and provides essential support services. Facilities designated as Recovery Shelters are used after there is no longer a risk /threat in the area. All Host Shelters and those Risk Shelters that have essential support services may be used as Recovery Shelters. As local conditions are not expected to present hazards such as surge inundation, rainfall flooding, high winds, wildfires, or hazardous materials which exceed the building codes of the facilities in use, shelter selection guidelines in ARC 4496 do not have to be considered. The shelter population may include evacuees from the local area or evacuees who flee from the threat of hurricane or severe storm in their home counties and are not yet cleared to return to their homes. For planning purposes, the operational period of a Recovery Shelter is from 72 hours after landfall and beyond. A total of 40 square feet of usable floor space per person is recommended in the calculation of shelter capacity. A person needing FNSS may require more than 40 square feet of usable floor space. 8/19/2011 12 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS A comprehensive community assessment is a valuable strategy for obtaining a clear picture of a community's functional and access needs and the ability to support those needs with facilities, equipment, personnel, and support agencies. This document should serve as a guide to help county emergency managers identify local assets, as well as problem areas. It can serve as the starting point for developing a shared vision and strategies for change within the community. A comprehensive "whole community" assessment will help identify: How to build your team to address functional and access support services. Community assets to provide logistics and support for functional needs issues within emergency sheltering. Organizations or coalitions in your community that include schools, faith institutions, policy makers, employers, government agencies, community members, families, and other key players. To conduct a quality community assessment: 1. Recruit committed stakeholders to identify issues, conduct research, and report results. 2. Involve support agencies, including State, local and community groups (i.e., local health planning councils) in planning, implementation, and results dissemination. 3. Integrate the community's way of life and practices into the assessment. Community assessments are not conducted overnight. There must be time to recruit partners, complete preliminary research, set up design, conduct the assessment, identify gaps, evaluate the results, craft strategic plans, and implement the action plan. I. Facility Assessment: Shelters maybe located in schools, community centers, places of worship, recreation centers, private sector facilities, and certain government buildings. In conjunction with the sheltering agent (e.g., local school districts, community and faith -based organizations, public and private sector agencies), the county emergency management agency will facilitate the assessment of facilities for accessibility. American with Disabilities Act / Florida Accessibility Code Checklist and American Red Cross (ARC) 6564 will be used to evaluate the shelter for compliance. These facilities will be reviewed for accessibility, emergency power, food service areas, restrooms and showers, and other services (See Chapter 11, Florida Building Code), Plans will be developed to make reasonable accommodations for facilities that do not comply with these codes. 8/19/2011 13 II. Community Engagement & Support a. County /Local Government: County and municipal governments will coordinate the planning for functional and access needs before, during, and after disasters. This includes but is not limited to equipment, personnel, health professionals, and mutual aid agreements. b. Agency Assessment: Partner community and faith -based agencies will be assessed to determine levels of services, staffing, and volunteer support for functional needs support services. Regularly scheduled meetings should be established with support agencies to coordinate resources before, during and after disasters. Key partners include healthcare, social service, mental health services, volunteer connector organizations, and advocacy agencies. c. State Agency Involvement: State agency engagement and support of planning for functional and access needs before, during and after disasters at the local level. This includes but is not limited to equipment, personnel, health professionals, and mutual aid agreements. Identify mutual aid agreements, contracts, and staffing needed to support functional needs at the local level as well as legislative support for developing FNSS sheltering at the local level and funding to support local government. III. Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis a. Needs Assessment: determine population at risk, vulnerabilities, identification of functional and access needs, evaluation of existing plans to support needs. b. Resource Assessment: identify resource providers and their availability, resource quantities, and identify mutual aid agreements, contracts, and staffing needed to support functional and access needs at the local level. c. Gap Analysis: identify shortfalls for potential resource requests and determine process for requesting assistance. 8/19/2011 14 EVACUATION SHELTER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES Evacuation shelters are facilities that are relatively safe and provide essential support services pre- event. Unlike recovery shelters, evacuation shelters serve as a refuge of last resort. As such, the levels of functional and access needs service provided will differ due to resource availability, time constraints, and hazard conditions. The following list provides guidance as to the minimum essential functional and access needs resources that emergency managers and shelter agents should plan for in evacuation shelters: • Triage: The American Red Cross /Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Initial Intake and Assessment Tool intake form should be completed to facilitate triage and assess the functional and access needs of shelter clients. Once functional and access needs are identified, reasonable accommodation will be made to the extent possible as outlined below. • Communication: At a minimum, provide effective communication devices or methods in order to communicate essential information messages (i.e., picture boards and note taking supplies). • Food /Water: At a minimum, provide a variety of snacks and water to shelter clients. Those with special dietary requirements should be prepared to bring their own supplies. • Billeting: At a minimum, 20 ft' standard space allowance /person. Shelter clients are encouraged to bring their own billeting supplies. To the extent possible, additional space accommodations will be made based on need. • First Aid /Medical /Medication: Basic first aid and basic medical supplies will be available. Individuals are responsible for bringing their own medications to the shelter. The shelter will provide reasonable accommodation for those medications that require refrigeration. Anyone with a deteriorating medical condition will be treated and transported as appropriate via the community's EMS system, hazard condition permitting. Staffing: The sheltering agent will provide staffing (e.g., shelter manager(s), registrars, support staff /volunteers, etc.) that meet the needs of the shelter population to the extent possible. • Animals: Service dogs must be allowed access to shelters. Handlers should be prepared to bring their own supplies. All other animals should be referred to a pet - friendly shelter. Pets should be accompanied with veterinary records, kennels, leashes, and food. 8/19/2011 15 Transportation (to /from shelter): At a minimum, there should be a process in place to provide accessible transportation service for those that are transportation disadvantaged. There should be consideration for providing support personnel to assist those needing mobility assistance or those requiring assistance in moving their personal supplies. Policy modifications should be made in order to allow a driver or assistant to enter a person's home to assist upon request by that person. • Personal Assistance Services: Those requiring assistance with activities of daily living should be prepared to bring their own caregiver. At a minimum, emergency managers and shelter agents should plan for providing assistance with basic, essential activities of daily living such as eating, drinking, toileting, medications, transferring, and maintaining health and safety. 8/19/2011 16 PUBLIC INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION It is recognized that before, during, and after disasters, accurate and timely information is essential. Some people in the community will have difficulty accessing emergency public information and communications. Crisis communication and public information planning and preparedness are necessary to better meet the needs of people with functional and access needs within the community. Disaster - related information should be provided through multiple venues, methodologies, and technologies in order to reach the entire community. Emergency managers should collaborate with community partners to provide health /risk information to the public by: • establishing critical baseline information about functional needs populations and organizations that serve them; • providing basic preparedness information about developing their personal preparedness plan for evacuation and sheltering (e.g., alternatives to public shelter, supplies to bring, medications, caregiver support, etc.); • communicating accurately the sheltering environment and their purpose; • identifying effective channels of communication for preparedness information and during disasters; • providing access and assistance to individuals with functional needs after a disaster (e.g., FEMA assistance, SBA application, and case management support); • providing various types of public information to support those with functional and access needs. In disaster preparedness, information should be sent to functional and access needs populations through the support of health care and community service agencies. This information should include groups that may feel they cannot comfortably or safely access and use the standard resources offered in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. This includes, but is not limited to: • those with disabilities (sensory, cognitive, physical, developmental) • limited or non - English speaking • geographically and culturally isolated • transportation disadvantaged • frail elderly • children County -wide sheltering teams should work toward identifying barriers and current communication needs with individual communities and identifying effective channels of communication that will reach the general public and vulnerable and at risk populations during emergencies. The main planning goal is to ensure the inclusion of considerations for functional and access needs in response planning. 8/19/2011 17 Finally, emergency managers and public information officers should be sensitive to the capabilities of social media. They should consider incorporating social media into outreach programs and monitor social media as a means of rumor control. 8/19/2011 18 TRAINING & EDUCATION Training /educating stakeholders will provide the adequate knowledge, skills, and motivation to facilitate the provision of functional and access needs in sheltering situations. The goal is a coordinated preparedness strategy integrating comprehensive planning, innovative training, and realistic exercises to strengthen stakeholder awareness for all hazards events. To accomplish this goal it is recommended that training and education be accomplished in two forms: 1) general awareness training, and 2) operational training. The audiences for these two trainings will be slightly different: 1) General awareness of FNSS: the general FNSS awareness training will provide basic, introductory awareness -level training to stakeholders to assist them in identification of clients with basic functional or access needs and assisting them with linking them to essential resources to the extent possible. • Statewide conferences • Elected Officials • County Emergency Managers • Citizens Information Line • First Responders (e.g., police, fire, EMS, public works, transportation) • Shelter Agents (e.g., American Red Cross, School District staff) • Shelter Staff • VOADs, NGOs, PNPs, faith -based organizations • Advocacy agencies /groups • Local health planning councils /health care coalitions 2) Implementation of FNSS procedures in general population shelters (operational): the operational FNSS training will provide responders with more in -depth information and skills in assisting those with functional and access needs while managing /staffing shelters. "Serving People with Functional and Access Needs in Shelters" • County Emergency Managers • First Responders (e.g., police, fire, EMS, public works, transportation,) • Shelter Agents (e.g., American Red Cross, School District staff) • Shelter Staff • County health departments (including medical reserve corps) • Disaster case managers 8/19/2011 19 RESOURCE LINKS The following are links to planning related resources that may be helpful to emergency managers in planning for FNSS: FNSS Guidance Document: The federal document developed by FEMA to provide planning guidance that can be incorporated into existing shelter plans to State emergency managers and shelter planners to meet access and functional needs in general population shelters. This document provides guidance to assist emergency managers and shelter planners in understanding the requirements related to sheltering children and adults with functional support needs in general population shelters. Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) and the guidance provided are designed to assist in the planning and resourcing of sheltering operations whether government, NGO, faith- or private -based to meet the access and functional needs of children and adults. The 166 page document can be downloaded from the following site: http: / /www.fema.gov /pdf /about /odic /fnss guidance.pdf FNSS Operational Document: To provide planning guidance to local emergency management and shelter planners, the State of Texas FNSS Integration Committee has created a toolkit that can be incorporated into existing shelter plans to meet access and functional needs in general population shelters. This toolkit provides guidance to assist planners in understanding the requirements related to sheltering children and adults with and without disabilities who have access and functional needs in the State of Texas. While relevant to Texas, it does offer some good information on operational planning, including suggested staffing, intake assessment form, triage process, DME /CMS planning tools, etc. The 105 page document can be downloaded from the following site: https: / /www. preparingtexas .org /preparedness.aspx? page= 32137bc8- eed7 -42bb- adze- 2765fd8a bdb9 Health Planning Councils: Section 408.033, F.S. establishes local health councils as a network of non- profit agencies that conduct regional health planning and implementation activities. Local health councils study the impact of various initiatives on the health care system, provide assistance to the public and private sectors, and create and disseminate materials designed to increase their communities' understanding of health care issues. http: / /www. doh. state. fl. us /Workforce /HealthCouncils /LHC Index.html Community Assessments: County health departments conduct community assessments on a regular basis which can be found by county at the following link- http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Planning eval / CHAI/ CountyAssessment /CountyContent /Index.htm 8/19/2011 20 Vulnerable Populations Profiles & Assessment Tools: This website is a tool kit for community planners who seek to better understand the needs of vulnerable populations before, during and after a disaster or incident. These tools are designed to enhance awareness and assessment of, and communications to those most at -risk in communities. http: / /www. doh. state. fl. us / DEMO /Php /Vulnerablepopulations.htmi CHARTS County Health Profile: The County Health Profile answers the questions, "How healthy are our residents ?" and "What does the health status of our community look like ?" http: / /www.floridacharts.com /charts /mapp report.aspx Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Locator: Providers can be located by entering zip code. Once a zip code is entered search can be refined by type of equipment desired. http: / /www.medicare.gov/ Supplier / Include /DataSection/ Questions /SearchCriteria .asp ?version =defau I t& browser= lE %7C7 %7CWinXP &langu age= English& defaultstatus= 0 &pagelist= Home &CookiesEnabledSt atus =True (If this link does not work use the following link and select "Medical Equipment Suppliers" from the side bar. http: / /www.medicare.gov /navigation/ resource - locator /resource- locator- overview.aspx) PLEASE NOTE: This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of FNSS planning tools and resources. As additional resources /tools are identified, they will be added to future revisions. 8/19/2011 21 SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE Department of Health 4042 Bald Cypress Way Room Sot Tallahassee, FL 32399 August 30, 2011 9 :30 AM —12 noon 9:45 a.m. Opening Remarks /FNSS Guidance Belinda McCkllaa, RN. Statewide SpNS Coordinator Susan'Bulecza, R.N:, Bureau of Preparedness and Response 10:00 a.m. Assessment Workgroup`Report Michael Whitehead, DBPR 10:45 a.m. Policy Workgroup Report Mike DeLorenzo, DEM 100 a.m. Open Discussion /Next Steps SusanBulecza, R N. 12 noon Adjourn ORDINANCE NO. 2001- s X RDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CREATION ! AND REVIEW OF COUNTY BOARDS AND PROVIDING FOR �zztZ�,e A POLICY DECLARATION; PROVIDING DEFINTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CREATION OF NEW . BOARDS; PROVIDING EXEMPTION; PROVIDING QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING PROCESS OF APPOINTMENT; PROVIDING TERMS OF OFFICE; PROVIDING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING SCHEDULE FOR REVIEW OF BOARDS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 86 -41, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. rr� r •, c; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD 0,,. COt}NTY_ COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: SECTION ONE: Policy Declaration. xv w It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Board of County Comm la eft' of Collier County, Florida, to promote economy, efftclency and Improve service In the transaction of the public business by County Boards. Nothing M this Ordinance shall be construed to prohibit or restrict the County Commission from amending or abolishing, at any time, any Board currently In existence or thereinafter created. SECTION TWO: Deflnklons. The term "Board" is defined to Include every agency, advisory board, regulatory board, quasi- judkial board, committee, task fonce or any other group created and funded In whole or In part by the Board of County Commissioners: The term " Commission" Is defined as the Board of County Commissioners of Coiner County, Florida. SECTION THREE: Creation of Now Boards. A. All Boards created after the effective date of this Ordinance shaft be created by ordinance only, except fior Ad -Floc or Task Force Committees. Such ordinance shall set forth the Board's purpose; functions; powers; responsibilities; jurisdiction, membership requirements and restrictions; terns and conditions of appointment to and removal from the board; and the specific staff support necessary to prepare an annual report, either oral or written, to be presented to the Commission. B. -Prior to the advertised public hearing held for the adoption of said ordinance, the County Manager shall submit to the Commission a report setting forth following information concerning the proposed new Board: 1) Whether the establishment of the board will create sufficient betberment to the community to justify the Commisslon's delegation of a portion of Its authority. 2) Whether another Board, either public or private, already In eDdstenee, could serve, or is serving the same purpose. candidacy shall be deemed a tender of resignation from such Board and the Board'shail Immediately advise the Commission in writing of said resignation. The Commission shall deem the position vacant upon receipt of written notice of said resignation. The Board member shall not serve at any meetings after his or her position becomes vacant pursuant to this Ordinance. F. The commencement of a legal challenge by a Board member as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Collier County shall constitute a conflict of interest with Collier County and shall be deemed a tender of resignation from such Board. The County Board member's position shall automatically be considered vacant and the Commission shall promptly fill same pursuant to the provisions of Section Six, herein. G. No member of any County Board, as defined herein, shaft print or create, or have printed or created, or use or distribute any business or informational card depicting the County logo or In any way representing such Board member as a representative of Collier County or as a County Board member. The County Manager or his or her designee may, upon request and prior approval In writing, authorize the County Board members to obtain a County photo kieWfication cam identifying such members as a County advisory Board member. SECTION SIX: Process of AppointrnenL A. Vacancies occurring on any Board shall be publicized, but need not be advertised, In a publication of general circulation within the County, and vacancy notices are to be posted in the County libraries and the County Government Center. S. Prior to making appointments to Boards, staff shall provide the Commission with a list outlining the qualifications and demographic background of each candidate for Board membership, along with a list detailing the quallfications and demographic backgrounds of present members seeking reappointment on each board to which an appointment Is being made. SECTION SEVEN: Term of Office. A. Terms of office shall be staggered. B. Terms of office for Board members shall be limited to two consecutive terms of service on any one Board; Provided, however, that appointment of a Board member to an initial term of one year shall not be considered a "term of office° for purpose of the limitations set forth in this Section, and such members shall be entitled to serve two additional terms If so appointed. C. Appointments to fill a vacancy for the remainder or balance of a term of office shall be considered a tern of office for the purpose of the limitations set forth in Section Seven B, above, only If the remainder of the term to be served exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the full term. D. By unanimous vote of the Commission, the limitations set forth in Section Seven B above may be waived. E. Nothing set forth in this Section shall prohibit any IndtMuat from being reappointed to a Board after a hiatus of two (2) years. 3 F. All members of Boards created by the Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission and may automatically be removed by a majority vote of the quorum of the Commission. SECTION EIGHT: Attendance Requirement It is the intent and strong desire of the Commission that there be full attendance of advisory Board members at all meetings of the Boards, recognizing, however, that It may be necessary for Board members to be absent from a meeting due to unusual or emergency circumstances. Nevertheless, full attendance at Board meetings is encouraged and necessary for the proper operation of the Boards and In furtherance thereof the following requirements are established: A. Any Board member who Is absent for more than one -half of the Board's meetings In a given fiscal year shall be deemed to have tendered his or her resignation from such Board. The Commission shall, as soon as practicable alter such resignation, declare the position to be vacant and shall promptly fill same pursuant to the provisions of Section Six herein. The Board members shall not serve at any meetings after his or her position is declared vacant by the Commission. B. In the event that any Board member Is absent from two consecutive meetings . without a satisfactory excuse acceptable to the Board chairperson, the Board chairperson shall state such fact at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting and shall thereafter notify, in writing, the Executive Manager to the Commission of the Board member's failure to attend without a satisfactory excuse. The Commission shall review the Board chairperson's notification at the Commission meeting and shall declare the Board member's position to be vacant If the Commission concurs that the Board member was absent from two consecutive Board meetings without a satisfactory excuse, and shall promptly fill same pursuant to the provisions of Section Six herein. The Board member shall not serve at any meetings after his or her position is declared vacant. C. A member of a Board shall be deemed absent from a meeting when he or she Is not present during at least seventy five percent (75 %) of the meeting. SECTION NINE: Review of Boards. Each Board shall be reviewed In the following manner. A. All Boards shall be reviewed every four (4) years from the year the Board was first established. S. The County Manager or his designee shall provide notice to the Board prior to Its date of review. On or before January 15"' of the year In which a Board is to be reviewed, Its Chairperson shall submit to the County Manager a report setting forth the following Information regarding the Board: 1.) Whether the Board Is serving the purpose for which it was created. 2.) Whether the Board Is adequately serving current community needs. 3.) A list of the Board's major accomplishments fix the preceding twelve month period. 4 4.) Whether there is any other Board or agency, either public or private, which is serving or would better serve the purpose for which the Board was created. 5.) Whether the ordinance creating the Board should be amended to allow the board to more adequately serve the purpose fir which It was created. 6.) Whether the Board's membership requirements should be modified. 7.) The cost, both direct and Indirect, of maintaining the Board. C. On or before February IV' of the year In which a Board Is to be reviewed, the County Manager shall deliver to the Commission the report submitted by the Chairperson of each Board, pursuant to Section Nine (B) of this Ordinance, together with any recommendation or comments the County Manager may have. In order to assist the County Manager and the Commission In the evaluation of the Chairperson's report, the County Manager and Commission may review applicable minutes of meetings of the Boards. _All Boards shall be required to forward the minutes of all Board meetings tb the Commission In a timely manner. D. During March of the year in which a Board Is to be reviewed, the Chairperson shall make an oral presentation to the Commission. Said presentation shall be based upon the report submitted to the County Manager pursuant to Section Nine (B) of this Ordinance. At the conclusion of said oral presentation any Commissioner may request the formation of a subcommittee consisting of three (3) members of the Commission. Said subcommittee shall evaluate the Chairperson's report, the County Managers recommendations and any other Information it deems relevant to determine whether the Board shall continue In Its present form. The subcommittee shall report to the Commission not later than within ninety (90) days after their Initial meeting. E. At the conclusion of this review process, the Commission shall determine whether to abolish, continue, consolidate or modify the Board for the ensuing four years. SECTION TEN: Repeal of Ordinance No. 86 -41, As Amended. Collier County Ordinance No. 86-41, as amended by Ordinance No. 92-44, 98-46, and 2000 -24, Is hereby repealed In its entirety. SECTION ELEVEN: Conflict and Sevemblllity. In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held Invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurlsdlction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and Independent provision and such holding shalt not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION TWELVE: Inclusion in the Code of laws and Ordinances. The provislons of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article,' or any other appropriate word_ All references in the Code of Laws and Ordinances to Ordinance No. U41 and Its amendments shall be changed to reflect the number assigned to this Ordinance. SECTION THIRTEEN., Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of nonce from the secretary of State that this Ordinance has been flied YAM the Secretary of State. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida this r3 day of October, 2001. ATTES'� D * fist; t tti4, By: Deputy CJerk Approved as to fiorm and legal suffidency. David C. Weigel County Attorney h:pubWkay/otdlnances BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. • By: JAMES .CARTER, Ph.D., Chairman This ordinance filed with the Secretary of is ss Office the eT2A'oy of S. —, -01 AV and acknowledgement of that MIMI received this .7A.,& day of