1. Handling Disaster and Overcoming Adversity Mayor Randy Holland, Mayflower

2. Handling Disaster It can happen to you. You need to know how to cope and what to do. 3. The First Hours 4. It is totally dark. There are no phones. It is unclear what has just happened. The First Hours 5. Set up a Command Post The First Hours 6. Set up a Command Post Designate your Commander. Determine your CP Location. City Hall or other designated space. Set up triage procedure and unit. School, or other large facility. The First Hours 7. Set up a Command Post Set up your Office of Emergency Management. Implement tagging system. EMT and First Responders Volunteers The First Hours 8. Set up a Command Post Have printed maps available. When first responders report back, you can mark out problem areas. The First Hours 9. Set up Communication The First Hours 10. Set up Communication The communication you are used to using may not be working. The First Hours 11. Set up Communication The communication you are used to using may not be working. Local communication. EMS communication. The First Hours 12. Safety First Only trained first responders go out. Trees and live power lines blocking roads and access to victims. It can be difficult to find and help people. Complete darkness with no power. Communication difficult or impossible. Do what you can until morning light. The First Hours 13. First Assessment The First Hours 14. First Assessment Clear roads. The First Hours 15. First Assessment Clear roads. Utilities Turn off electricity, gas, water. The First Hours 16. First Assessment Clear roads. Utilities Turn off electricity, gas, water. Infrastructure. Determine what has been damaged. The First Hours 17. Refugees The First Hours 18. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: The First Hours 19. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: May be injured. The First Hours 20. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: May be injured. Need somewhere to go. Often they will walk toward the light. The First Hours 21. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: May be injured. Need somewhere to go. Often they will walk toward the light. Consider the logistics of getting those persons to a shelter. The First Hours 22. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: May be injured. Need somewhere to go. Often they will walk toward the light. Consider the logistics of getting those persons to a shelter. School buses were used for transport. The First Hours 23. Volunteer Groups Team Rubicon 512- 657-5606 Dream Center 213- 273-7000 Samaritans Purse 828-262-1980 The First Hours 24. Management of Contacts Designate a Coordinator Reporters and Media Access and interviews Politicians Photo ops and tours The First Hours 25. Management of Contacts Gather Agency Contacts For example, use a fish bowl for all the cards you receive, these can be sorted later. The First Hours 26. Challenges 27. City Operations Challenges 28. City Operations Conducting daily business Challenges 29. City Operations Conducting daily business Revenue loss Challenges 30. City Operations Conducting daily business Revenue loss Rebuilding issues Challenges 31. City Operations Conducting daily business Revenue loss Rebuilding issues Permits Zoning Challenges 32. Where Are We Now? 33. Three Months Later: FEMA says this is one of the fastest cleanup efforts. (800) 621-FEMA Faulkner County umbrella. Cooperation of 6 surrounding counties. 250 trucks per day. Air Curtain burners. Where Are We Now? 34. Six Months Later: Where Are We Now? We are rebuilding bigger and better. 35. Six Months Later: Where Are We Now? We are rebuilding bigger and better. Some homes are almost finished. 36. Six Months Later: Where Are We Now? We convey the message of HOPE. 37. Moving Forward 38. Priorities Revise Emergency Plan Use lessons learned Re-establish City Operating Funds Address Shortfalls in Revenue Loss in School Enrollment reduces funding. Moving Forward 39. Initiatives: Emergency Plan Safe Rooms Storm Cellars Rebate Program Needs Funding Moving Forward 40. Building Toward The Future Town Center Concepts 41. Town Center Concepts 42. LOOKING FROM SOUTHWEST Town Center Concepts 43. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING 20 SF Houses Small setbacks Sidewalks Location Town Center Concepts 44. ROW HOUSING 40 Row Houses Small setbacks Density Walkable Town Center Concepts 45. Retail Small Setbacks Awnings Varying roofline Large sidewalks RETAIL ELEMENT Town Center Concepts 46. MIXED USE ELEMENT Mixed Use Office/Retail Residential/Retail Jobs near homes Pedestrian Friendly Town Center Concepts 47. HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL Detailed Design Pedestrian plazas Limited off-street parking Town Center Concepts 48. MUNICIPAL BUILDING New City Building Adds character & Identity Creates landmark Concentrates services 49. Town Center Concepts CONCEPTS 50. Town Center Concepts Highway 365 CONCEPTS 51. Handling Disaster and Overcoming Adversity Mayor Randy Holland, Mayflower Special thanks and courtesies: KARK 4, The Weather Channel, Sky News, Kelly Thompson, Brad Hicks, Brock Stroman and the staff of the City of Mayflower. Produced by Tim Vahsholtz - Quartzlight Marketing.