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Hurricane Florence Emergency Response

Town of Leland

October 18, 2018

Hurricane Florence

• Formed 8/31/2018 off African coast • Landfall 9/14/2018 as a Category 1• Ridge of high pressure stalled forward

motion for several days (2-3 mph)• 26.5 Inches of rain (Wilmington)• Wettest tropical cyclone ever recorded

in the Carolinas• Significant impacts from upstream

flooding• Brunswick County cut off into three

“islands”• Effects varied in TOL from complete

destruction to minimal damage

Event Timeline

• Sunday, September 9, 2018 – Mr. Hollis and Chief Grimes participate in calls with

Brunswick County EOC.

• Monday, September 10, 2018 - First staff briefing on Florence potential. State of

Emergency enacted at 1 p.m.

• Tuesday, September 11, 2018 – Second staff briefing on Florence. Beginning at

daylight, a mandatory evacuation enacted for residents who live in low-lying and

flood-prone areas or substandard or mobile homes. Voluntary evacuation issued

for all other residents.

• Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - Essential staff told to arrive at work prepared

to stay overnight for a period of time. EOC Opens and emergency event begins

(24 hour shifts start). A town-wide curfew enacted from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., until

further notice. Restrictions on alcohol and dangerous weapons begin at 9 p.m.

• Thursday, September 13, 2018 - EOC in operation. MO-TF1 arrives.

• Friday, September 14, 2018 - Hurricane Florence makes landfall.

Event Timeline Continued

• Saturday, September 15, 2018 - Winds and rains continue. Evacuations/rescues

conducted.

• Sunday, September 16, 2018 - Floodwaters rise. Evacuations/rescues

conducted.

• Monday, September 17, 2018 - Floods continue. Evacuations/rescues conducted.

• Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - Damage assessments begin.

• Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - Relief and recovery efforts begin. Staff, other

than Fire/Police, 24 hour shifts end at 8 p.m.

• Thursday, September 20, 2018 - Relief and recovery efforts continue. Fire/Police

24 hour shifts end at morning. Town-wide curfew lifted.

• Friday, September 21, 2018 - Congressman Rouzer visits for breakfast. Photos

and goodbyes with MO-TF1. Emergency event ends at midnight.

• Saturday, September 22, 2018 - MO-TF1 leaves Town Hall.

• Monday, September 24, 2018 – Regular staff returns to Town Hall.

• Tuesday, September 25, 2018 – State of Emergency terminated at 5 p.m.

Emergency Response

Emergency Response

Missouri Task Force 1

Emergency Response

Missouri Task Force 1

MO-TF1 Emergency Response:

• Evacuations (Human): 369• Evacuations (Animal): 33• Rescues: 25• Shelter in Place: 1,374• Hazmat Incidents: 15• Targeted Searches: 35

Emergency Response 9/12-20

Leland Fire/Rescue


Leland Fire/Rescue

21%

55%

19%

1%

1%

3%

Call Volume By District

Brunswick County

Town of Leland

Town of Belville

Navassa Fire District

Northwest Fire District

Winnabow Fire District


Leland Fire/Rescue

0

18

1 2 8 6 02

50

10 9 11

2421

0

16

0 0 1 5 0

100 SERIES (FIRES)

300 SERIES (RESCUES)

400 SERIES (ELECTRICAL)

500 SERIES (PUBLIC ASSIST)

600 SERIES (GOOD INTENT)

700 SERIES (ALARMS)

800 SERIES (THIRA)

Call By Type / By District

Brunswick County Town of Leland Town of Belville

(Damage Assessments)


Leland Fire/Rescue

2%

33%

26%

10%

6%

23%

Town of Leland Calls By Type

Building Fire

EMS (Total)

Water Rescue

Power Lines Down

Illegal Burning

THIRA

Alarms


Leland Fire/Rescue

31 2 2 2

79

7

24

25

34

38

20

14

7

0 0

4

119 9

3

7

12-SEP 13-SEP 14-SEP 15-SEP 16-SEP 17-SEP 18-SEP 19-SEP

Call Volume By Day of Event

Brunswick County Town of Leland Town of Belville


Leland Fire/Rescue

47

7

5

92

22

29

41

8

11

6

0

0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

ADULTS

JUVENILES

PETS

Evacuations By District

Other Area Town of Belville Town of Leland Brunswick County


Leland Police


Leland Police

80

2117

13 13

3438

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Most Common Calls by Type


Leland Police

2924

54

30

37

49

36

30

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

12-Sep 13-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 19-Sep 20-Sep

Call Volume by Day of Event


Leland EOC

Supporting Northern Brunswick County

• Lodging at Town Hall:

• 27 Members of MO-TF1

• 42 TOL Employees

• 69 Total

• 10 Nights

• Feeding:

• 2,240 Meals Served

Public Communication

45 POSTS from 9/10/18 to 9/24/18 on Town of Leland Page

Total REACH of all posts was 331,771

Total CLICKS were 61,844

REACTIONS, COMMENTS AND SHARES were 12,675

FOLLOWERS increased from 2,024 to 3,023


TOP FACEBOOK POST:


41 POSTS from 9/10/18 to 9/24/18 on Leland Police Department Page



REACTIONS, COMMENTS AND SHARES were 788



129 POSTS from 9/10/18 to 9/24/18 on Leland Fire Department Page



REACTIONS, COMMENTS AND SHARES were 3,447



25 POSTS from 9/10/18 to 9/24/18 from Town of Leland

Total IMPRESSIONS of all posts: 82,621

We received 329 THANKS and 96 REPLIES


TOP NEXTDOOR POST, 9/10/18:

Leland Issues State of Emergency and Evacuation Notice in Preparation for Hurricane FlorencePlease note: the correct statute reference is N.C.G.S. 166 Due to the approach of major hurricane Florence, Leland North Carolina has issued the following notice: STATE OF EMERGENCY NOTICE Pursuant to N.C.G.S. Sections 14-288.12 and 166A-8, I, Brenda Bozeman, Mayor of the Town of Leland, North Carolina, issue a public proclamation declaring to ALL PERSONS, the existence of a State of Emergency effective at 1:00 p.m. September 10, 2018, and in order to more effectively protect the lives and property of the people within the town, do place in effect the following notices and restrictions: EVACUATION A mandatory evacuation will be in effect for residents who live in low-lying and flood-prone areas or substandard or mobile homes, beginning at daylight (7 a.m.) Tuesday. A voluntary evacuation is issued for all other residents. Shelter information will be available online at https://readync.org. CURFEW A town-wide curfew will be in effect from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., starting on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. The curfew will remain in effect each day thereafter, until such time that the Chief of Police of the Town of Leland, North Carolina lifts the curfew. RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Effective at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the possession or consumption of ANY alcoholic beverage, including beer, wine, and spirituous liquor other than on one’s own premises is hereby prohibited. RESTRICTIONS ON POSSESSION, TRANSPORATION, AND TRANSFER OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND SUBSTANCES Effective at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the transportation or possession, or the sale or purchase of any dangerous weapon or substance, while off one’s own premises, is prohibited. This restriction does not apply to any individual or group of people who has the responsibility for the preservation of the public’s health, safety, or welfare. This restriction does not apply to any law enforcement officers, military personnel assigned for hurricane disaster duties, emergency medical personnel, or any other individual or groups of individuals whose job/employment will assist with the public’s health, safety, or welfare (i.e. fuel delivery personnel, utility repair personnel, etc.)

7,525 IMPRESSIONS 19 THANKS 12 REPLIES

https://nextdoor.com/city/feed/?post=91081661

https://readync.org/

Community Support of Emergency Operations

• GOaL! - Water

• Highway 55 - Food

• Walmart – Food and Supplies

• Piggly Wiggly – Food and Supplies

• Harris Teeter – Food and Supplies

• World Kitchen – Food (Hot)

• Michaelangelo’s – Food (Hot)

• Funston Land and Timber -Equipment

• Christopher Barton – Equipment

• Reach Community Church -Asphalt

• Staples – Water and Supplies

• Port City Java - Coffee

• Something Fishy – Food (Hot)

• Salt Air – HVAC Service

• Diversified Propane – Gas

• H2Go – Fuel

• NAPA – Equipment

• AutoZone – Equipment

• Jersey Mike’s – Food

• Town of Winterville – Supplies

• Town of Goldsboro - Labor

Hurricane Florence Recovery

Town of Leland

October 18, 2018

Townwide Impact

• Damage varied widely from minor wind damage to catastrophic flooding

• Hardest hit neighborhoods include Stoney Creek, SneeFarm (Flooding) and older neighborhoods with mature trees.

• Larger, newer neighborhoods fared well.

Stoney Creek /Snee Farm/ Planters Walk

Estimated Total Damages

Estimated Total Replacement Cost

Homes within a Special Flood Hazard

Area (SFHA)

$2,352,108.77 $5,082,575.00

Homes outside a Special Flood Hazard

Area (SFHA)

$2,988,599.96 $6,457,649.00

$5,340,708.73 $11,540,224.00

Damage to Park Facilities

Park Facility Damage Estimated Repair/Replace Cost

Municipal Park Landscaping Hazardous limbs to be removed

$4,500.00

Municipal Park Recreation Building Roof damage/interior damage/mold

$114,290.00*

Municipal Park Friends of Library Building Roof damage/interior damage/mold

$164,890.00*

Municipal Park Storage Shed Roof damage/Carport damage

$17,476.00*

Municipal Park Community Garden Raised beds destroyed by tree

$1,000.00

Westgate Nature Park Trail Asphalt washed out $1,000.00

Total Costs $303,156.00

* Cost of replacement based on tax value. Actual damage less if repaired

Damage to Sewer Lift Stations

Department Facility Damage Estimated Repair/Replace Cost

Public Services LS #2 Fence damage $500.00

Public Services LS #3 Electrical damage $2350.00

Public Services LS #4 Fence and gate damage $1509.00




Public Services LS #1 SCADA damage Awaiting Quote*

Public Services SCADA System SCADA bridge damage $900.56

Total Cost $9,429.56*

Next Steps

• Continue debris removal and damage

assessments

• Obtain quotes and insurance

proceeds for damages to Town

property

• Explore and apply for FEMA Public

Assistance Grants and Hazard

Mitigation Grants

• Continue to direct citizens to

appropriate resources

• Additional analysis of emergency

response and potential needs

(lessons learned)

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