Post on 12-Apr-2017
Handling Disaster and Overcoming Adversity
Handling Disaster and Overcoming AdversityMayor Randy Holland, Mayflower
Handling DisasterIt can happen to you. You need to know how to cope and what to do.
The relative tornado path (red line) affected the southeastern sections of the city.
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Your First Response
Set Up A Command PostYour First Response
Set up a Command Post
Designate your CommanderDetermine your command post location City Hall or other designated spaceDetermine triage unitSchool, or other large facilityYour First Response
Set up a Command Post
Set up Office of Emergency ManagementTagging systemPre-tag City Council MembersEMT and First Responders Volunteers Your First Response
Set up a Command Post
Maps of cityPrintedElectronicManagement Team MembersCity Council Your First Response
CommunicationYour First Response
Communication
EvaluateEmergency Management SystemEMS brought their own communication with them
Your First Response
Communication
EvaluateLocal communicationTexting worked, phones did notLED digital signsStrategically placed
Your First Response
Safety FirstYour First Response
Safety First
Only trained first responders go outTrees and live power lines may be blocking roads and access to victims
Your First Response
Safety First
It can be difficult to find and help people Complete darkness with no powerCommunication difficult or impossible If this occurs at night, do what you can until morning light Your First Response
First AssessmentYour First Response
First Assessment
Clear the roadsCounty and City cooperateTurn off utilitiesPreplan, have contacts readyDetermine if infrastructure is damaged
Your First Response
RefugeesYour First Response
Refugees
Persons who have lost their homes:May be injured Need somewhere to goThey will walk toward the light Where will you shelter these people?Red Cross (800) 733-2767Your First Response
Volunteer GroupsYour First Response
Volunteer Groups
Team Rubicon 512-657-5606Dream Center 213-273-7000Samaritans Purse 828-262-1980Red Cross 800-733-2767Salvation Army 800-728-7825
Your First Response
Managing ContactsYour First Response
Management of Contacts
Designate a CoordinatorReporters and mediaAccess and interviewsPoliticiansPhoto ops and toursGather agency contactsFish bowlYour First Response
Challenges
City Operations
Conducting daily business Operating Revenue loss - sales taxRebuilding issuesPermitsZoning
Challenges
The Process Of Rebuilding
Planning
Comprehensive planUse existing or develop oneIdentify projectsThe Process of Rebuilding
Planning
Apply for the funds (grants)Build InfrastructureBuild ProjectsThe Process of Rebuilding
We applied for, and received, a$1.2M EDA grant for infrastructure (water, sewer) on Interstate Drive, (an area most affected by the tornado),
and a grant for an updated, expanded siren system. The Process of Rebuilding
The ResultThe Process of Rebuilding
The Result
Increased opportunities for new businessIncreased sales tax revenue The Process of Rebuilding
The Result
More retail choicesBetter living for residentsTrails, sidewalks, parksThe Process of Rebuilding
Where We Are NowThe Process of Rebuilding
The Process of RebuildingJump-Start Initiative
Jump-Start
A cooperative program that will help the City of Mayflower implement long range economic development. The Process of Rebuilding
Jump-Start
Devin Howland, Local Disaster Recovery ManagerPosition funded through a grantCentral Planning facilitated grantEconomic Development PlansSteering CommitteeTown Hall MeetingsThe Process of Rebuilding
Jump-Start
Public Presentation of plans City CouncilIdentification of available sitesArkansas Economic Development class to teach process of proper site selection, and response to requests for informationIdentifying infrastructure and utilities The Process of Rebuilding
Meetings were held with the Mayflower High School Student Council to get their ideas and feedback.
The Process of Rebuilding
The Process of RebuildingMoving Forward
Moving ForwardBuilding Arkansas Best Street University of Arkansas Community Design Center
Slow Street / Fast Street
(concept in red)Moving Forward
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Moving ForwardMayflower Recovery Visualization University of Arkansas Community Design Center
Phases (L to R):
North End Market The Promenade The Triangle City Park Pocket Housing District
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is The Beginning of The Future for Mayflower.is The Beginning of The Future for Mayflower.The End of Recovery
The End of Recovery
If you need my help:
Mayor Randy Holland, Mayflower501-472-2333
Handling Disaster and Overcoming AdversityMayor Randy Holland, MayflowerSpecial 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.
Images and animation - UALR Institute for Economic Advancement