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2013 HURRICANE SEASONNueces County Office of Emergency Management
OverviewStorm History and Season OutlookEvacuation Authority & Decision
ConsiderationsEvacuation Orders, Zones & RoutesReentryPersonal PreparednessStay informed!
Total of 22 Hurricanes dating back to 1851One every 8-9 years
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5 Major Hurricanes in last 41 yearsOne every 7.5 years
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2nd Hurricane Typically forms around August 21st
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Named Named StormsStorms HurricanesHurricanes
Major Major HurricanesHurricanes
(>Cat 3)(>Cat 3)
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AverageAverage 1212 66 33Three climate factors that strongly control Atlantic hurricane activity are expected to come together to produce an active or extremely active 2013 hurricane season. •A continuation of the atmospheric climate pattern, which includes a strong west African monsoon, that is responsible for the ongoing era of high activity for Atlantic hurricanes that began in 1995•Warmer-than-average water temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea•El Niño is not expected to develop and suppress tropical formation in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
2013 Hurricane Outlook
NOAA’s seasonal hurricane outlook is NOTNOT a hurricane landfall forecast; it does not predict how many storms will hit land or
where a storm will strike
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Where will storms strike?
• Hurricane Watch Hurricane Watch issuance times issuance times extended to 48 Hoursextended to 48 Hours
• Hurricane Warning Hurricane Warning issuance times issuance times extended to 36 Hoursextended to 36 Hours
Important NHC Phrases
• Preparations prior to the Hurricane Season. • When a tropical storm or hurricane enters
the Gulf of Mexico.
• When there is a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch hoisted for South Texas.
• When there is Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning hoisted for South Texas.
Do you have a PLAN for these phases?
Evacuation Authority The County Judge or the Mayor may order the evacuation of all or
part of the population from a stricken or threatened area under the jurisdiction of the official if the action is necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response, or recovery.
The County Judge or the Mayor may control ingress to and egress from a disaster area under the jurisdiction and authority of the local official and control the movement of persons and the occupancy of premises in that area.
The jurisdiction and authority of the County Judge includes the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county; and to the extent of a conflict between decisions of the County Judge and the Mayor, the decision of the County Judge prevails.
Storm Threat AnalysisStorm IntensityStorm SizeForward MotionCone of ErrorForecast Confidence Anticipated Storm Surge Inundation Decision TimingBehavior AssumptionsOccupancyAvailability of Resources
Clearance TimesMany considerations…Standard ScenarioWorst Case ScenarioEvacu LaneContraflowRapid ResponseMedium ResponseLong ResponseHigh OccupancyLow Occupancy
Evacuation Orders Evacuation orders will be phased starting with
the most at-risk areas first (Zone A- Island) These orders will be coordinated between the
evacuating City and the County to alleviate confusion with the public.
Each “order” will define who needs to leave and when.
There is a coordinated countywide effort to assist those that cannot self evacuate. Any RTA bus stop throughout the County will get
you to the appropriate evacuation hub.
TxDOT Evacuation Routes
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City of Corpus Christi
PurposeTo provide uniform guidance for personnel who may
require early reentry prior to the retraction of the local evacuation order.
To promote and facilitate the timely reentry of essential personnel to speed the recovery of affected jurisdictions within Nueces County and its economy.
A key component of continuity of government…deliberate plans to ensure the continuation of essential functions through a wide range of incidents and requires a collaborated and concerted effort to coordinate… agencies that provide critical services to assist first responders in the execution of their duties and those in direct support of critical infrastructure/key resources.
General ApproachGuidance for required agency credentials
& proof of residencyFour Tiers
Tier 1- Traditional First RespondersTier 2- Mass Care & Damage AssessmentTier 3- Restoration of Essential ServicesTier 4- Business Owners & Residents
Issuance of Reentry LettersProcedure for Evacuation Exemption
Who gets a letter?
Exempt OrganizationsTier 2 Personnel
** Letters will only be issued on a standardized letterhead that has been mutually agreed upon
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Evacuation ExemptionOrganizations approved for exemption may
include essential government personnel, first responders and limited private organizations in direct support of critical infrastructure/key resources.
The organizations are considered self sufficient and remain at their own risk.
Approval by Emergency Management Director on a case-by-case basis.
Required Agency CredentialsAll personnel working in the impact area shall
carry proper credentials and identification on their person at all times.
State recognized identification card
Agency identification with photo.
Tier 2 Level Essential Personnel Authorization Letter and/or company designation letter detailing the employee essential function and to the extent possible defining the geographic area where work is to be performed.
Proof of ResidencyProper identification for resident access should
include one or more of the following:
current state issued driver’s license or identification card
utility billmortgage deedproperty tax documentsor any governmental document which includes an
address or other means that identifies the location of their property.
Requesting Tier 2 Authorization and/or Evacuation Exemptionwww.co.nueces.tx.us/emergency
County Reentry PlanQuick Reference
Pages
2013 Request Form
Personal PreparednessBenefits of Being Prepared
Helps reduce fear and anxiety
Helps reduce the impact of disasters
Communities, families and individuals know what to do to survive & recover
Consider what could happen in your…House?Workplace?School?Neighborhood?City?County?Region?During travel?
Think about:Probability
ANDPotential Impact
Building a Family Disaster PlanKnowing the protective measures for specific hazards
Recognizing warning systems and signals
Evacuating from a disaster areaIncorporating community, school and other plans
Identifying escape routes
Building a Family Disaster PlanCompleting a family
communications planShutting off utilities
Obtaining appropriate insurance
Preparing for special needsCaring for animalsLearning/refreshing safety skills
Disaster Supplies KitFood & Water (1 gallon of water per person per
day!)First Aid, Medication & HygieneCommunications & LightingTransportation & Document Bag ItemsHome Safety, Comfort Items, Pet SuppliesSpecial Considerations
Power loss, medical needs, post disaster hazards
Recovery ConsiderationsReturning Home: Is it still there, where you
left it? Structural/water damage?
Aiding the injured of displacedHealth issues- sanitation & stressSafety issuesEmotional
Transportation Assistance Registry2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is the
information resource before, during and after a disaster.
People who will require transportation assistance during an evacuation are urged to call 2-1-1 as soon as possible and sign up with the Transportation Assistance Registry
Emergency Notification Systems826-INFO (4636) Reverse AlertSocial MediaNixle (Text “YES” to 888777) Dialogic (reverse 911)KLUX 89.5 FM. NOAA Alert RadioEmergency Alert System
Official Sources of County Infowww.co.nueces.tx.us
Facebook: NuecesOEM
Twitter: NuecesOEMPUBLIC NOTICES
Danielle HaleEmergency Management
CoordinatorNueces County Judge Loyd Neal
901 Leopard St. #303Corpus Christi, TX 78401
