This section of the plan provides an overview of the management of pre-and post-disaster mitigation activities in Levy County. The purpose is to provide guidance for the activities necessary for Levy County to reduce the potential for damage and loss from future disasters affecting the county.
1. Emergency Management Organization System Used During Mitigation
The County operates under the IMS/ESF system during emergency operations. This system is especially effective for managing response and recovery operations that involve multiple agencies each working on different, though inter-related tasks. The organization system employed during mitigation activities is streamlined in large part because Levy County Emergency Management has the primary responsibility for nearly all aspects of pre- and post-disaster mitigation. Although there are times when Emergency Management receives assistance from supporting agencies, the vast majority of mitigation activities are carried out directly by Emergency Management staff. The organizational chart that follows shows the relationship between the Levy County Emergency Management and supporting agencies involved in mitigation operations.
2. Notification and Coordination of Agency Participation in Mitigation Operations
a. Pre-Disaster Operations
Mitigation activities in the pre-disaster environment are the responsibility of Emergency Management. Levy County Emergency Management through the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) process coordinates pre-disaster mitigation activities. The Levy County LMS identifies the hazards to which Levy County is vulnerable; assesses the facilities and structures that are most vulnerable to hazards; offers a prioritized list of mitigation projects to take advantage of available funding; and links mitigation projects to these sources of funding.
Levy County Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining the Levy County LMS. The LMS will be updated at least annually, after each major disaster, or on an as needed basis. Participation by local agencies will be coordinated by Levy County Emergency Management and will involve the supporting agencies listed in Exhibit 1.
b. Post-Disaster Operations
Levy County Emergency Management will also be responsible for coordinating local agency participation in post-disaster mitigation activities to include mitigation assessments. Local agencies involved in these operations will vary according to the specifics of each event. Emergency Management staff will contact all agencies for post-disaster mitigation activities and notify them as to their role in these operations. Given the rural nature of the county and the relatively small number of agencies involved in mitigation activities, notifications can be made quickly via telephone using the Levy County Emergency Management Notification Directory located in the EOC.
3. Coordination of Mitigation Activities with Municipalities and the State
The Levy County Emergency Management Director or designee will be responsible for coordinating mitigation activities with the municipalities and the State EOC. The Mayors of Bronson, Cedar Key, Chiefland, Fanning Springs, Inglis, Otter Creek, Williston and Yankeetown or their designees will be updated throughout the response, recovery and mitigation phases of the event. During non-event periods, meetings will be held quarterly or monthly if needed. During events, briefing meetings will be held daily. The Emergency Management Director or designee will coordinate on an as needed basis with the Bureau of Recovery and Mitigation at the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
4. Mitigation Memoranda of Understanding, Mutual Aid Agreements, or Interlocal Agreements
Levy County Emergency Management does not have any formal agreements with agencies to assist in post-disaster mitigation activities. Local agencies within the county have historically worked together as needed in the aftermath of disasters.
Levy County Hazard Mitigation Organizational Chart
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
All Municipalities within Levy County
Incident Commander Emergency Management or Designee (Facilitation of LMS Task Force)
FINANCE SECTION
OPERATIONS AND PLANNING SECTION
LOGISTICS SECTION
Emergency Management
Responsibilities
a. Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning & Activities
b. Post-Disaster Mitigation Planning & Act’ves
Levy County Clerk of Court
Responsibility
a. Fiscal Oversight
Emergency Management
Responsibilities
a. Fiscal Oversight
ESF Resource List
ESF 1 Transportation
ESF 2 Communications
ESF 3 Public Works
ESF 4 Fire Fighting
ESF 5 Information and Planning
ESF 6 Mass Care
ESF 7 Resource Support
ESF 8 Health and Medical
ESF 9 Search and Rescue
ESF 10 Hazardous Materials
ESF 11 Food and Water
ESF 12 Energy
ESF 13 Military Support
ESF 14 Public Information
ESF 15 Volunteers and Donations
ESF 16 Law Enforcement
ESF 17 Animal Protection
ESF-18 Business and Industry
EXHIBIT 2: MITIGATION ANNEX – MAJOR EVENTS
LEAD AGENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Participate in
NFIP
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Number of
Policies
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Dates of
CRS Maps
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Community
Rating System
Class
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Levy County
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Y
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408
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10/1/94; 10/1/99
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8
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Town of Bronson
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Y
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2
|
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10
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City of Cedar Key
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Y
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613
|
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10
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City of Chiefland
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N
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0
|
|
10
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City of Fanning
Springs
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Y
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14
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10/1/93; 10/1/93
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9
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Town of Inglis
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Y
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152
|
|
10
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Town of Otter Creek
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Y
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3
|
|
10
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City of Williston
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N
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0
|
|
10
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Town of Yankeetown
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Y
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237
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10/1/94; 10/1/97
|
7
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5. Local Government Status in the National Flood Insurance Program
Levy County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). See the table below for details.
6. Process for Identifying Mitigation Opportunities in the Post-Disaster Environment
Levy County Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating all recovery operations in the county. As a result of this active role in the recovery process, Emergency Management is well poised to identify opportunities for future mitigation projects such as elevation and/or acquisition of floodprone structures, drainage improvement projects and infrastructure enhancement projects. Levy County Emergency Management works closely with the damage assessment teams in the field and the building inspectors for Levy County and the municipalities to identify potential mitigation opportunities.
7. Process to Manage Mitigation Assistance Funds
All mitigation and recovery grants are applied for and administered by Levy County Emergency Management. Emergency Management has managed a variety of recovery and mitigation grants in the past including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds. Emergency Management is also the administrator for all emergency management grants involving the County. Funding sources including technical assistance funding from FEMA and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Programs are available. Additional resources are identified in the LMS which has been updated.
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