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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #45 |
| Disaster Preparedness and Response |
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| Requester: |
William B. Epps, Jr. |
Organization: |
American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter |
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| Project Title: |
Disaster Preparedness and Response |
Date Submitted |
1/6/2004 6:05:36 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Campbell |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| The Red Cross is responsible for the operation of shelters to house evacuees during a hurricane and a weapon of mass destruction event. We work hard with the Broward County Office of Emergency Management and municipal professionals to ensure this critical component of public safety is accomplished.
We also assists local families left homeless by fires, floods, and other natural and/or man-made disasters. Many of the families helped would be unable to secure permanent replacement housing with only their own resources. Our assistance reduces the homeless population in Broward County.
The establishment and execution of a community disaster education program helps the entire community better prepare for and recover from disaster. |
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| Recipient: |
American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter |
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Contact: |
William B. Epps, Jr. |
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6710 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 111 |
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Contact Phone: |
(954) 797-3827 |
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Plantation 33313 |
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Contact email: |
bepps@usa.redcross.org |
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| Counties: |
Broward |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Provide disaster preparedness, response and recovery preparedness to the citizens of Broward County:
-Shelters required for hurricane evacuation or Weapons of Mass Destriction (WMD) incidents are available to local and regional residents
-Shelter staff will include individuals train in health services, mental health counseling, and individuals fluent in Spanish and Creole.
-Community Disaster Education (CDE) to train our citizens and businesses to prepare for emergencies.
-Staff responds immediately to meet the emergency needs of disaster victims (food, clothing, shelter, counseling).
-Staff works with affected families to plan their recovery.
-Free finanacial assistance is provided to meet additional disaster-caused needs, including rent, security deposits, household furnishings, replacement of prescription medications, glasses, hearing aids, etc. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| -Fully trained and equipped volunteer Disaster Action Team (DAT) on the scene of a disaster within one hour of notification.
-A recovery plan for each affected family is developed no later than the second office interview.
-Funding is available for extended temporary housing when circumstances do not permit family to obtain replacement permanent housing within five days.
-First year's premium for renter's insurance provided for families assisted with new rental housing if they cannot afford the premiums thenselves.
-Primary Hurricane Evacuation Services Shelters opened and fully staffed with trained personnel within four hours of notification by Emergency Management.
-Secondary and teritary Hurricane Evacuation Shelters opened and fully staffed with trained personnel within four hours of notification by Emergency Management.
-WMD shelter plan developed with Emergency Management including triggers for implementation.
-One-third of all disaster staff (paid and volunteer) trained in WMD planning, response and recovery operation each year for three years.
-CDE program placed in 20% of non-public schools each year for five years. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$1,100,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$600,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$500,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
United Way of Broward County community needs assessment |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Broward County Delegation Meeting |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
01/27/2003 |
