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wants to run them. He has learned that most stations do not want to take the 20-30-minute press conference but we will be meeting with them in May for their input. The information is available to all who want it and Christian FM makes it available to their local listeners. He found great cooperation within the media groups. He noted that Christian FM used a backup generator and they worked in about 10-12 inches of water keeping that generator going. They did lose it during the 120 mph wind and actually lost transmission for 2-3 hours at the height of the storm. Their radio equipment and ours are the same and we can switch to their station when needed. Mr. McCollum, Volunteers & Donations, ESF #15, continued that the volunteer list was coordinated with our Human Resources Department and we were working with regional agencies for donations. Sheriff Roy Raymond, Law Enforcement, ESF #16, speaking on Law Enforcement believed that everything went well thanks to the cooperation between the various law enforcement agencies. It was a learning experience and taught us to expect the unexpected. Their building was considered a “fortress” and they certainly did not expect to lose the roof. They learned they have to be able to move and be self-sufficient. He pointed to the need to address creation of housing for emergency workers coming into the county because we had problems housing them. They also rdth learned that feeding emergency workers was a big problem, especially by the 3 and 4 days. He recommended a standardized special access pass and a determination of who has authority to issue them. He also recommended addressing the issue of people not being able to return to their homes on the barrier island. He felt there is a need to get people back to their homes, or the property managers, and the municipal officials. There was plenty of security on the barrier island. He recommended a means for communicating with clerks and secretaries to call them back to work when telephones, pagers, and cell phones are not reliable. He also looked for better coordination and communication through ESF #16 to aid in communicating with all agencies. He understood there was pressure from the public to lift the alcohol ban. He responded to questions about tent housing on the Fairgrounds after the wind was not an issue. County Administrator Baird specified that he had received a lot of input about the alcohol ban and opening the barrier island access earlier. We should be able to open the island April 15, 2005 8