Franklin County, Florida: Disaster Planning for the Business Community

Franklin County, Florida Disaster Planning for the Business Community

Denise Imbler, Director Emergency Planning ProgramApalachee Regional Planning Council

Project Goal

Promote business resiliency and economic recovery from natural and man-made disasters.

Project Background

Coastal Resilience Index – City of Carrabelle and Franklin County

Regional Evacuation StudyCounty Local Mitigation Strategy

Participation and Plans

Project Summary

1. Identify Critical Business Sectors2. Map Identified Businesses Relative to

Hazard3. Develop Disaster Plan Template4. Conduct an On-Site Visit

Business Sectors

Tier I Business Sectors•Banks•Gas Stations•Grocery Stores•Hardware Stores•Pharmacies

Targeted Businesses

Business Sectors

Tier II Business Sectors•Hotels/Motels•Rental Properties•Prime Employers

Hazard Maps

1. Storm Surge2. 100-Year Flood Plain3. Hazardous Materials Facilities4. Wildland – Urban Fire

Maps

Storm Surge

100-Year Floodplain

Hazardous Materials Facilities

Wildland – Urban Fire

Disaster Plan Template

Planning PhaseUsed the OFB Template to develop Business Disaster Plan which included:

•Map of Hazards•Risk Information•Response Resources•Recovery Resources•Mitigation Information

Contacted each business to arrange on-site visits and complete a draft disaster plan using Business Disaster Plan template.

Lessons Learned

•Small Businesses don’t have time to meet•Need a better way to interface with the private sector•Private Sector found the plans useful•The Franklin County re-entry process was unknown to most businesses

Questions?