harnett county health department flooding response
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Harnett County Health Department Flooding Response. The Problem!. April 29,2012 3” line to the RPZ Valve inside the building ruptured. The Aftermath. The RPZ failure caused 3” – 4” of water throughout 80% of the First Floor. First floor is where all clinical operations are located. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Harnett County Health Department Flooding
Response
The Problem!
April 29,2012 3” line to the RPZ Valve inside the building ruptured
The Aftermath
The RPZ failure caused 3” – 4” of water throughout 80% of the First Floor.
First floor is where all clinical operations are located.
All of our clients medical records located on the first floor.
Hallways & Office Space
Drywall Damage
Records
We Maintain over 185,000 Records. All Had to be Moved.
Health Department Water Main Break
Health Department Water Main Break
Health Department Water Main Break
Health Department Water Main Break
Health Department Water Main Break
Response Issues
Contact made with Emergency Management immediately.
Discussions started on Resource needs. What critical services had to be brought
up first and time sensitive issues. How were we going to accomplish????
Response & Recovery Issues
We wanted to keep as many services on site as possible. How could we accomplish this?
Fixed Facilities: – Cost prohibitive to move all operations – Equipment relocation to these facilities– Public Notification of move and Multiple
Facilities
Response & Recovery Issues
Temporary Facilities:– Mobile Buildings
Cost Prohibitive Time, contract to setup Permits Inspections
Response & Recovery Issues
Western Shelters:– Low Cost– Setup fairly easy– Packaged Resource– Resources available through our
CapRac/Betsy Johnson Hospital
Emergency Services
SMAT III recall to augment the crew to erect our Mobile Health Department.
Harnett SMAT III was utilized along with the Harnett County Emergency Management and Fire Marshal’s Office to complete the project.
On going EM/FM support for daily operations throughout the event.
Emergency Services
Inspection Issues Permit Issues
EOP for the operation – Fire Safety– Weather Issues
CapRac Process
Contact made with the CapRac Determine needs and match with
Resources Resource needs were finalized Utilized Google Mapping for setup
preplanning– Basic Footprint– Hazards and other issues
CapRac Process
Initial Patient load underestimated. Advantage of Western Shelter Gateway
Flexibility to continue adding shelters Added a Shelter from Betsy Johnson
Hospital to handle increased patient services
Flexibility with the Rehab/Medical Care trailer for multiple services
CapRac Issues
Existing Strong partnerships amongst created a comfortable working environment
Flexibility of the Rac Mission & Resources 2 Missions supported– Full Scale Exercise in Greenville– Harnett Co. Health Department. SMAT III
resources assisting in the operational setup
Resources
Resources
Resources
Resources
Resources
Resources
Resources
Resources
Resources
The Setup Team
Resources
Lessons Learned
Non Declared Event Issues:– Permits/Inspections for tents– Who had jurisdiction for this
Safety Issues with setup – Weather Related Issues– Moving parts!!!!– Team Rehab and Safety
Lessons Learned
Feeding of staff and SMAT III Insurance issues (Documentation) Hygiene issues in the tent Generator and power issues
– Good to have a good Maintenance staff
Lessons Learned
Strong relationships with your Health Director and your local RAC very critical
State EM involvement early in the process is vital to assistance in resource requests
