Florida Gov. DeSantis Encourages Vigilance, Hurricane Dorian Path Remains Uncertain
Today, Governor
"While the storm's path is generally more favorable compared to yesterday, we can't let our guard down," said
"Hurricane Dorian is continuing to show us how unpredictable it can be," said DEM Director
STATE PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
* A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for
EVACUATIONS
The following counties have issued voluntary evacuations:
* The following counties have issued voluntary evacuations:
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* More information on evacuations can be found at www.floridadisaster.org/info.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
* To help residents and emergency personnel stay connected in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Comcast has announced it is opening its network of almost 200,000 Xfinity WiFi hotspots throughout
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* There are almost 28,000 linemen, tree crews, and support personnel staged around
* Verizon is offering unlimited calling, texting and data for customers in the path of the hurricane. Verizon's prepaid, postpaid and small-business customers in the path of the hurricane will have unlimited calling, data and texting from
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FUEL
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FOOD AND WATER
* The State has 819,000 gallons of water and 1.8 million meals ready for distribution.
* The State has submitted a request to
* The State has pre-deployed 860,000 bottles of water to preparing counties.
* The State has 730,000 pounds of ice ready for distribution.
MILITARY SUPPORT
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SAFETY AND SECURITY
* 20 Urban Search and Rescue Teams are on standby for deployment.
* HazMat Teams have been identified across 12 departments that will be available for response.
* 6 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Teams are on standby
LAW ENFORCEMENT
* More than 1,000 state sworn law enforcement officers are on standby for potential deployment.
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* FHP has activated 12-hour Alpha/Bravo shifts for approximately 1,400 Troopers in the Eastern portions of the state.
* FHP deployed three aircraft to monitor traffic over I75, I95 and
* FHP has 68 Quick Reaction Force (QRF) Troopers on standby for pre-deployment.
* FHP is also in contact with its local law enforcement and transportation partners to identify and assist with any local needs before, during and after the storm.
* FHP is providing 2 Troopers for security at each of the
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* FDLE's mutual aid team is leading
* FDLE is pre-positioning logistics teams along
* FDLE is pre-positioning a mobile communications team to ensure emergency communications continue following the storm.
TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS
* Contractors on all construction projects have secured work sites, clearing traffic control devices that are not actively being used to direct traffic and continue to check drainage systems.
* All available lanes will remain open on the interstate system.
* FDOT is operating the I-595 Express lanes in the westbound direction until Hurricane Dorian has passed. Eastbound traffic will continue to use the general-purpose eastbound lanes throughout this period.
* Director Moskowitz has temporarily waived
* FDOT is working with state and local officials to assess the current situation and needs and holding teleconferences with the FDOT district offices.
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* Contractors on all construction projects are securing work sites, clearing traffic control devices that are not actively being used to direct traffic, and checking drainage systems.
* All available lanes will remain open on the interstate system in
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* This includes following approved procedures to secure or remove traffic barrels, barricades, temporary signage, and any other items that might be affected by strong winds.
* Areas vulnerable to flooding and/or erosion are being checked, evaluated, and monitored.
* Equipment such as trucks, excavators, bulldozers, and portable pumps and generators are being checked and fueled.
* FDOT has announced that the
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* The Corps has received a FEMA Regional Activation Mission Assignment to provide an ESF 3 (Public Works & Engineering) team leader, assistant team leader and subject matter expert on debris, infrastructure assessments and water/wastewater.
* The Corps also received a mission assignment for temporary roofing planning, temporary emergency power, temporary public facilities and debris planning.
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* During the storm, the
* The Corps is continuing to monitor their construction sites around the
PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL
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* Information about nursing homes and assisted living facilities generator status can be found here: http://fl-generator.com/.
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* 684 nursing homes have a generator and must have the generator onsite as a result of the state of emergency, and 3 facilities have emergency plans to evacuate if needed.
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* Normal version: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/drinking-water/boil-water-notices/index.html.
* Low-bandwidth version: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/drinking-water/boil-water-notices/mobile.html.
* DOH is actively communicating with County Health Departments (CHDs) to pre-identify and pre-stage resources.
* DOH is monitoring availability for 10 Nursing Strike Teams, 10
* DOH has conducted outreach to all 280 EMS providers in
* DOH has distributed general sanitation messaging to CHDs for all shelters through MassCare, encouraging disinfection of restrooms at least once a day.
* DOH has requested 390 EMS resources through the National EMS Contract for ambulances and para-transit vehicles.
* 150 personnel, including nursing staff, has been mobilized to assist special-needs shelters.
* DOH has requested 10 Nursing Strike Teams through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
* DOH is drop-shipping 2,365 doses of Narcan to all 67 County Health Departments to be distributed to all shelters. Additionally, DOH is distributing fact sheets to shelters to educate how to recognize signs of an overdose.
* DOH is coordinating with fuel vendors, who are prepared to support all hospitals and assisted living facilities (ALS) in the potential areas of impact.
* DOH is opening special needs shelters in potentially impacted counties
* 319 ambulances are staged throughout
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* APD is monitoring the storm and regularly sharing information with employees, stakeholders, waiver support coordinators, and providers to ensure the health and safety of the customers the agency serves.
* APD Waiver Support Coordinators and providers have contacted individuals in independent living to ensure proper safety measures are being taken.
* APD's Recovery Toolkit at www.apdcares.org provides the last information about the hurricane, disaster preparations and resources after the storm.
* The APD state-run facilities located in
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* A toll-free number has been established for veterans who receive care in the impacted area. Call 1-800-507-4571 to receive information on where to go for care, how to receive prescription drugs, or any other concerns they may have about their care. The phone line will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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* DOEA has provided shelf-stable meals and home-delivered meal clients throughout the state. Additional meal orders and deliveries will be coordinated as the needs after the storm's landfall are more fully realized.
* DOEA is sharing information with clients regarding DCF's announcement of the early release for September's SNAP Food Assistance Benefits.
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* DOEA continues to work with partners like Feeding Florida to identify and respond to unmet needs, including enacting a mission to provide water where requested.
* Using mapping software that links client addresses with
* DOEA has provided DOH counts of clients who are oxygen dependent.
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* DCF announced it has been approved by the
* SNAP customers who were scheduled to receive their benefits
* DCF is communicating with community-based-care lead agencies to ensure there are plans in place to begin making pre-landfall status checks on children in the department's care.
* Continue to check the DCF website at: www.myflfamilies.com/disaster and social media accounts for the latest updates.
* DCF is holding daily calls with regional directors, program leads, and facility directors to ensure programs and facilities are prepared.
* DCF offices in
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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* Florida DEP Beaches staff are working with
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* Visitors with existing camping and cabin reservations at impacted parks will be notified by
* 1035 Disaster Debris Management Sites have been pre-authorized and 35 authorized for the 67 counties addressed by the Governor's Executive Order.
* An online tool for the public to report the location of storm debris has been deployed.
* Pre-storm prep guidance has been distributed to local governments and all hazardous waste, drinking water and wastewater facilities.
* DEP has issued an Emergency Final Order which authorizes repairs, replacement, restoration, and certain other measures due to impacts from Hurricane Dorian.
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* Districts have formulated park strike teams, prepared equipment and are ready to mobilize post-landfall.
* DEP has activated StormTracker which is an online reporting tool that tracks drinking water and wastewater facility status and needs as a result of storm impacts.
* DEP is monitoring generator requests for post-storm impacts.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
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* The private sector hotline (850) 815-4925 has been activated to support disaster preparedness and response activities.
* DEO is extending the deadline for local governments to submit applications for the
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* DBPR has suspended the existing occupational license renewal deadline of
* Anheuser-Busch is delivering over 100,000 cans of emergency drinking water to
EDUCATION
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* Florida State University Regional Medical campus will be closed until
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* Many school boards are adjusting their meetings due to Hurricane Dorian.
INSURANCE
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* OIR team members will be actively working throughout the storm and beyond with consumer advocates, industry stakeholders and entities licensed under OIR's regulatory authority.
* In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order, OIR has notified all health insurers, managed care organizations and other health entities of their statutory obligation to allow for early prescription refills during a state of emergency here.
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
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* Volunteer Florida is coordinating with state and local emergency management officials and partners to preposition resources.
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* Feeding Florida is coordinating with local food banks to ensure that there is food and water across the state.
* Volunteer Florida is coordinating with the
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* The American Red Cross Disaster Response Headquarters in
* Team Rubicon is prepositioning volunteers for deployment.
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* Florida Baptist Disaster Relief has two kitchens that have a 32,000 meal capacity per day. They are also working with partners to preposition additional kitchens that have the capacity to prepare 180,000 meals per day. Additionally, 40+ cleanup and recover teams have populated and are building rosters for pre-staging/deployment.
* SBP is readying deployment teams that can be sent to impacted areas as needed.
* Farm Share is preparing relief items that can be sent to impacted communities as needed.
* Save the Children has a team in
* Convoy of Hope has staff and supplies pre-positioned in
* Crisis Cleanup will open their Home Cleanup Hotline (844-965-1386) on
* Individuals who are interested in volunteering after the storm are encouraged to visit www.volunteerflorida.org where they may register to become a volunteer and search for volunteer opportunities. Volunteers should affiliate with an organization before deploying. Volunteers should not self-deploy.
STATE CORRECTIONS
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* FDC is taking proactive steps to ensure institutions are prepared for the storm and ensure inmate safety is not compromised.
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COURTS
* Many counties along
STATE EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER / CONTACTS
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* The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) contact number: 1-800-342-3557.
* The State Emergency Operations Center Media Line: 850-921-0217.
* Follow @FLSERT and @GovRonDeSantis on Twitter for live updates on Hurricane Dorian.
* Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org/info to find information on emergency preparedness, shelters, road closures and evacuation routes.
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