Hurricane Prepardness Guide 2020 - Coral Gables, Florida · WATCH VS. WARNING HURRICANE CATEGORIES...

City of Coral Gables

HURRICANE

Everything You Need to Know Before, During, and After the Storm

PREPAREDNESS GUIDE

P R O D U C E D B Y T H E C I T Y O F C O R A L G A B L E S F O R T H E 2 0 2 0 H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N

Ci t y o f Co ra l Ga b l e s Hurricane Preparedne ss Guide

Un d e r s t a n d i n g t h e St o r m WATCH VS. WARNING

HURRICANE CATEGORIES Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale

HURRICANE WATCH means hurricane force conditions (sustained winds of at least 74 mph) are possible in the area within 48 hours.

HURRICANE WARNING means hurricane-force conditions (sustained winds of at least 74 mph) are expected in your area in 36 hours or less.

❶ WIND:

74-95 mph DAMAGE:

Very dangerous winds will

produce some damage.

❷ WIND:

96-110 mph DAMAGE: Extremely dangerous winds will

cause extensive damage.

❸ WIND:

111-129 mph DAMAGE:

Devastating damage will occur.

❹ WIND:

130-156 mph DAMAGE:

Catastrophic damage will occur.

❺ WIND:

157 mph or higher

DAMAGE: Catastrophic

damage will occur.

KNOW YOUR ZONE St o r m Su r g e Pl a n n i n g Zo n e s

Storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property A Storm Surge Planning Zone is an area that could from a hurricane. It occurs when water from the ocean potentially be affected by a storm surge of 1 1/2 feet is pushed on shore by the force of tropical storms or or higher during a hurricane. Evacuation decisions are hurricanes. This is the primary reason Miami-Dade heavily predicated on storm surge planning. County residents are asked to evacuate coastal areas prior to a hurricane.

Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong),swisstopo, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community

Information TechnologyDepartment

City of Coral Gables, FloridaGeographic Information System

City of Coral GablesStorm Surge Map

Information Technology DepartmentRaimundo Rodulfo, IT Director

City of Coral GablesIT Services

Geographic Information Systems/ Gables GISMark Hebert, GIS Manager

Michael Lopez, GIS Technician

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Upon identification of a threat, each zone (or portions of a zone) will be evacuated depending on the hurricane’s track and projected storm surge, independent of the hurricane’s category. Look up your storm surge planning zone section (map). Residents should know which Storm Surge Planning Zone section you live in. Remember these planning zones deal strictly with storm surge; you still need to determine if your home is safe to remain in during a hurricane. We recommend that you follow the evacuation orders issued by Miami-Dade County. To determine your zone, go to: coralgables.com/hurricane or miamidade.gov/hurricane to find the Storm Surge Planning Zone section.










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Five zones, marked A through E, identify the risk of storm surge. Zone A is at greatest risk for Category 1 storms and higher. These planning zones deal strictly with storm surge, not your flood zone.










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• Zone E is at risk for storm surge from Category 5 storms.

View your location at coralgables.com/hurricane or miamidade.gov/hurricane

https://miamidade.gov/hurricane

https://coralgables.com/hurricane

https://miamidade.gov/hurricane

https://coralgables.com/hurricane

DURING A WATCH Be self-sustained for a minimum of 72 hours after a storm!

o Turn on TV or radio for continuous updates.

o Review the evacuation plan.

o Check evacuation supplies or family disaster kit.

o Contact Family members to coordinate storm preparation.

o Notify out-of-town family or friends that you may be evacuating.

o Place important documents and photos in waterproof bags.

o Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest setting and avoid opening unnecessarily.

o Freeze plastic jugs or cartons of water.

o Fill up drinking water containers.

o Clean bathtub and fill with water. Use buckets for flushing toilets.

o Fuel up vehicles and propane tanks and secure fuel for generators.

o Complete securing home shutters.

o Cover irreplaceable items; move items away from windows.

o Prep and test generator if you have one (do not operate during storm).

o Remove turbine and cap vent hole when storm is approaching.

o Bring in outdoor furniture, wind chimes, flags, trash cans, grills, antennas, etc.

o Tie down or stabilize boat.

o Secure outdoor gates. Reinforce garage door.

o Identify any special medical needs (refrigerated medicines, equipment requiring electricity, etc.)

o Store patio/yard furniture, toys, potted plants and other items that may move during a storm.

o Secure flood insurance in order to protect your financial investment in property and personal possessions.

o Photograph and list your possessions for claims purposes. Store information with your policy in a safe place.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO HAVE AT HAND: Other information sources concerning the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and insurance: • Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Emergencies:

911 • Building: 305-460-5235

• Police Fire NON-Emergency: 305-442-1600 • Gables Public Library: 305-442-8706

• Coral Gables Storm Information Hotline: • Miami-Dade DERM: 305-372-6789 305-460-5401 • Water Management: 305-377-7274

• Pre Recorded Emergency Information: • State NFIP Coordinator: 850-922-5269 305-800-NEWS

• FEMA General Offices: 1-800-621-3362 • Power outages: FPL 1-800-4OUTAGE(688243)

WWW.FPLMAPS.COM • FEMA Facts Information: 1-888-Call Flood

http://www.fplmaps.com/

DURING A WARNING 36 Hours or less, or when the storm makes landfall.

o Go to your safe room if conditions warrant.

o Keep battery-operated radio or TV on an emergency information station.

o Keep a flashlight with you.

o Do not open doors or windows, not even “just to take a look”

o Stay away from windows.

o Do not operate gas grill or portable generator inside your home during and after hurricane.

o Stay off the phone unless absolutely necessary.

o Turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities.

o Unplug small appliances.

o Do not go outdoors until the storm has passed; winds can calm and begin again at any time.

o Be alert for tornadoes which are often spawned by hurricanes.

If your home becomes damaged during the storm:

• Stay away from windows and doors even if they are covered.

• Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway.

• Close all interior doors. Secure and brace external doors.

• If you are in a two-story house, go to an interior first-floor room, such as a bathroom or closet.

• If you are in a multiple-story building and away from the water, go to the first or second floors and take refuge in interior rooms away from windows.

• Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.

AFTER THE STORM Road Safety

DO NOT venture out in the hours immediately following a hurricane. More injuries and fatalities occur after a major storm event than as a result of the weather.

• Driving is extremely hazardous with storm debris on the roads, traffic signals that aren’t working, signs that are down, and flooding. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.

• Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. The number two flood killer after drowning is electrocution.

• Drive slowly and approach all intersections with extreme caution.

• Treat intersections with missing/non-working traffic signals or missing stop signs as a four-way stop.

• Never drive through flooded roadways. The depth of the water is not always obvious. Also, the road bed may not be intact under flood waters.

• If there is danger of flooding and your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground.

• Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants, sweeping them away.

• Do not visit disaster areas. Your presence may slow down emergency operations.

• Obey curfews. They are mandatory and will be re-evaluated daily. Anyone out during curfew could be subject to arrest.

• When a traffic signal regains power, it may flash red or yellow.

• Drivers should stop at the flashing red light and proceed cautiously through a flashing yellow light.

• If the power is out and the signal is dark, the intersection should be treated as a four-way stop.

HELP US HELP YOU In order to expedite the debris recovery process:

• KEEP TREE DEBRIS AND OTHER VEGETATIVE MATERIAL SEPARATE FROM ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD WASTE.

• The City will begin the collection of household garbage and recycling as early as possible.

• Do not include construction debris and household items in vegetation piles.

• Keep storm drains clear of storm debris and house hold waste.

• Work to keep debris piles off roadways.

• Keep tree trimmings to 4-6 feet in length.

• Keep debris piles away from fire hydrants, traffic signs and street markers. Debris should not be placed directly under overhead hazards such as; wires, street lights, and tree limbs.

FLOOD MANAGEMENT

Your elected officials, administration and staff care about your safety and quality of life. Please read this brochure to minimize loss of property or personal possessions.

KNOW YOUR FLOODHAZARD The City contains commercial and residential information for properties that are located in federally designated zones that are known as Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

If you want to know if a property is in the SFHA, checkout our website at www.coralgables.com. You’ll find information about the City’s Flood Insurance Rate Map, coastal high hazard areas, flood depths at your property, natural conservation areas and wetlands, flood insurance, special rules for building in the floodplain, and ideas for protecting your property from flood damage. The Development Services Department can also assist with all of your floodplain questions. Please contact the Building Official at 305-460-5242 for further details.

FLOODWARNING SYSTEM In the case of an emergency where flooding might be involved, the following local radio and television stations will provide information as part of the Emergency Broadcast System:

WFOR-Ch.4 WPLG-Ch.10 WINZ-940 WTVJ-Ch.6 WIOD-610 WQBA-1140 WSVN-Ch.7 WAQI-710 (ñ) WLTV-Ch. 23 (ñ)

(ñ) = Spanish language broadcast

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY Prepare own emergency list of activities and procedures in the event of a pending flood, tropical storm, or hurricane, in order to secure your property and possessions. Information is available at your local library and at the City’s Emergency Management Office. Take action now to permanently secure your property and possessions by conducting physical alterations that improve the ability of property and structures to withstand damages caused by flooding. Hurricane storm shutters are a requirement for new buildings in Miami-Dade County. Take action to secure property by the use of storm shutters. Installation does require a building permit, but the process is simple. Property owners can take other measures to secure investment in physical property. Raised levees (landscaped berms), floodwalls (which surround functional patio areas), and elevated platforms for air-conditioning units can reduce risk and actual damage during flooding. Property owners may wish to elevate or relocate structures prone to flood damage, such as a backyard shed, outbuilding, the main house or portions of any structure. Such activities can also reduce insurance premiums in the Special Flood Hazard Area.

FLOODPROOFING Floodproofing includes protective measures incorporated in a non-residential building that is not elevated above the base flood elevation to prevent or minimize flood damage. Successful

dry floodproofing involves sealing the exterior walls of the structure; covering openings below the flood level; protecting the interior of the structure from seepage; and protecting service equipment outside the structure. “Wet floodproofing” measures minimize damage to a structure and its contents from water that is allowed into a building. The use of flood vents, flood damage resistant building materials, and protecting service equipment by locating them above the anticipated flood elevation are all methods of wet floodproofing.

Building permits are required by Florida Building Code in order to insure safe and proper installation of floodproofing measures.

BUILD RESPONSIBLY Any development or improvement in the floodplain does require permitting from the City of Coral Gables Development Services. Development not only includes buildings but fences, slabs, sprinklers, pools, air conditioners, excavation, grading, and fill. Any work excluding interior painting and minor interior work on single-family residences does require permitting before actual work can proceed in any area located within the City of Coral Gables. Anyone noticing any construction of any kind where a permit card is not visibly displayed should contact the Code Enforcement Division at 305-460-5226. Illegal construction poses risks to all persons in the community. High winds and flood waters can cause serious harm to people and damage to property, if surrounding properties contain improvements which are not constructed to withstand such wind and water forces.

DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Another serious risk to the safety of the community occurs when people participate in illegal dumping in the canal system. Canals provide an invaluable drainage feature to help carry potential floodwaters away.

Report any illegal dumping observed in any canal or body of water located in or outside of the City of Coral Gables to Marine Patrol at 305-442-1600. City waterways are protected by City Code #86-3.

FLOOD INSURANCE Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover damages and losses due to floods. Flood insurance is available to property owners from the federal government as part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) via insurance agents or brokers:

Flood insurance is mandatory in order to secure a federally-guaranteed mortgage in any SFHA. With certain exceptions there is a 30-day waiting period on new flood insurance policies. The City of Coral Gables is currently participating in the NFIP Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS is a NFIP program designed to reward communities like Coral Gables that have adopted flood management initiatives beyond minimum NFIP standards. Under the CRS program, the flood insurance rates are adjusted to reflect the reduced flood risk implemented by the City that meet the three goals of the CRS: (1) reduce flood damage to insurable property; (2) strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP; and (3) encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management.

http://www.coralgables.com/

City of Coral Gables STANDARD PRESORT 405 Biltmore Way U.S. POSTAGE PAID Coral Gables, FL 33134 MIAMI, FL

PERMIT NO. 6264

EMERGENCY EVACUATION ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Residents who require evacuation assistance should register for the Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) managed by Miami-Dade County to ensure help will be given following an evacuation order. This program is for individuals with functional and access needs who live alone or with families who: • Cannot evacuate on their own due to medical or specialized transportation needs • Are homebound or bedridden, unable to walk and do not have transportation options • Are on life-sustaining medical equipment that requires electricity • Require assistance with daily living activities.

Pre-registered residents in the EEAP will receive priority assistance for specialized transportation, safe shelter, medical monitoring and wellness checks. Visit the Evacuation Assistance page found at miamidade.gov/ hurricane to learn more about the program, print out an application or register online. Call 311 if you’d like an application sent to you, including alternate formats such as Braille or large print.

DOWNLOAD THE IN-TELLIGENT APP!

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Raúl Valdés-Fauli, Mayor Vince Lago, Vice Mayor Jorge L. Fors, Jr., Commissioner Pat Keon, Commissioner Michael Mena, Commissioner

Peter J. Iglesias, City Manager Miriam Soler Ramos, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk

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