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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 7, 2004 - Emergency Meeting Page 2 of5 · City staff provided Spanish interpretations of the periodic briefings at the Seminole County Emergency Operations Center for the City's reports as well as the entire County throughout the storm event. Staff and volunteers were utilized to provide Spanish interpretation if needed at the City's Emergency Operation Center. The City utilized the Code Red system to issue the notice of evacuation and other post storm information to citizens. Public information was continuously dispersed to the media throughout the storm. A Presidential Declaration (No. 1545) of federal disaster has been signed by President Bush. This will allow for partial reimbursement of costs from FEMA. The generator failed at the Wastewater Plant during the storm. An attempt to hook up a surplus generator from Seminole County was made but was unsuccessful. The City's generator maintenance contractor, Alternative Power Solutions, came out during the storm and stayed for two days to get the wastewater plant operational again. Alternative Power Solutions secured a generator through United Rentals which is currently still being used to operate the plant. The City did not receive any of its requested generators from FEMA during the storm. Various generator issues for the City was discussed. Emergency calls for police and fire service were significantly lower than normal during the storm. A curfew was issued by the Seminole County Sheriff s Office beginning Saturday, September 4, 2004 and ending Monday, September 6, 2004. The Police Department had extra personnel on duty before, during and after the storm. Police Detectives carried chainsaws in their vehicles and helped clear minor roadway obstructions quicker during the storm. Traffic signals throughout the City were up and running quickly with additional generators that were acquired after Hurricane Charley and temporary stop signs were placed at intersections that were not powered by generators. The City was the first in the area to distribute ice after the storm. Volunteers were utilized for ice distribution and some staffing at the Emergency Operations Center. Initial damage assessment indicated no further significant damage within the City as a result of Hurricane Frances. Minimal damage occurred to City facilities from Hurricane Frances; some items reported were loss of some fascia at the Police Station, water intrusion at the Public Works Administration building, the Police Station, the Art House, and Parks & Recreation Administrative building. A few large oak trees came down in Anniversary Park. City Hall served as a shelter for staff who worked during the storm and their families. Regular garbage pick up resumed on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 for City residents. Special pick up of hurricane debris will continue. Special communications to residents will be sent out regarding debris pick up. Staff will be conducting an evaluation of the City's responses and issues for both hurricanes to aid in improving future responses to storms. A staff appreciation breakfast for efforts during the hurricanes will be held Thursday, September 9, 2004, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at City Hall and at the Public Works Complex on Belle Avenue. Parks & Recreation is planning a community after-storm event on October 2, 2004 at Secret Lake Park. · · · · · · ·