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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?