City of Hallandale Beach 2013 Hurricane Season Emergency

City of Hallandale Beach 2013 Hurricane Season Emergency Planning and Preparations

Purpose • To provide a brief overview of the work performed to ensure the citizens of Hallandale Beach are prepared for emergencies.

Efforts Include • Maintaining Federal Compliance • Maintaining State & Local Collaboration ▫ ECC (Sub Committee Representation) ▫ RDSTF • Keeping the Community Informed ▫ Community Hurricane Forum ▫ Web Page , Radio and Local TV Channel • Keeping Staff Prepared ▫ ▫ Senior Staff Table Top Exercise Annual CEOP Review Mandatory Employee meetings Emergency Management Planning Committee (EMPC)

NIMS Compliance • National Incident Management System (NIMS) ▫ Based upon a Presidential Directive. ▫ Required to maintain Grant eligibility. • Very Pragmatic and successful approach to Organizational management. • All employees have some role and are required to complete basic coursework.

State and County Collaboration • Emergency Coordinating Council (ECC) an advisory board established in accordance with FSS ▫ Each Municipality has a voting member ▫ Comprised of Several EM Working Groups ▫ BEMA

Local Efforts • Educate the Community ▫Annual Community Forum ▫Individualized Presentations ▫CERT Training • Educate and Train Our Staff ▫ ▫ ▫ Mandatory Departmental Training CEOP Revision Table Top (Senior Staff Exercise)

Local Efforts • HMGP & Competitive Grants (Stafford) • Flood Rating System • Community CEOP Requirement • (Hurricane Jennifer)

Thank you, and be prepared!