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<br /> <br /> <br />Jerry Koziel, Transportation, ESF #1, advised that most everything went smoothly <br />with the transportation plan (school buses) and they were able to address problems as they arose. <br />Arrangements were made for fuel in advance on a suggestion from other districts. One situation <br />that needs to be addressed is signing up people for the special needs shelter so they are included in <br />early preparation and not left stranded. <br />Nate McCollum, Communications, ESF #2, advised of presentations to alert the <br />public regarding special needs. He credited amateur radio operators for obtaining valuable <br />information from the Bahamas regarding both hurricanes. Our 800 MHZ communication system <br />worked well although cell phone communication failed. The cellular providers are taking action to <br />correct the problems encountered. <br />Commissioner Davis appreciated Christian 92 FM radio for broadcasting the media <br />announcements to inform local residents. <br />It was noted that attempts were made to get other local radio stations into the <br />program. <br />Director Jim Davis, Public Works, ESF#3, has been evaluating their performance. <br />He suggested a concerted effort must be made to secure construction sites before the storm. Fuel <br />and other Public Works’ material needs must be addressed before a storm or brought in <br />immediately afterward. Debris pickup and flooding were major issues. If we had gotten the 10 <br />inches of rainfall predicted, flooding would have been much worse. Better mapping of private <br />roads is needed to aid the outside assistance workers. We need additional structural engineers to <br />come in right after the storm to inspect bridges and buildings. We need to be able to control traffic <br />exiting the county after a storm. It would be wise to consider a ban on alcohol prior to the storm <br />since evacuations are taking place. He stated he has a 10-page list of suggestions (not provided to <br />the Clerk) including such items as replacement traffic signals as we lost 178 out of 178 to the <br />storms. <br />Discussion ensued on the mast-mounted traffic signals, other roadway issues, and <br />debris collection problems. <br />April 15, 2005 4 <br /> <br />