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III. SITUATION <br /> A. Disaster Condition <br /> 1. A major or catastrophic disaster may result in a substantial number of <br /> disruptions to the Medical and Health infrastructure of the county. <br /> a. An event of this magnitude may cause a large number of <br /> medical emergencies as well as the need to protect the public's <br /> health from contaminated food and water supplies. <br /> b. Indian River County Emergency Management will maintain a <br /> database of Indian River County residents that may need <br /> assistance prior to an event such as a hurricane or during and <br /> after other types of emergencies, to assist in the special needs <br /> registration process. <br /> C. Disaster events may necessitate immediately opening a shelter <br /> to care for the persons with Special Needs. Shelters may need <br /> to be set up quickly, with no advance notice. <br /> d. Catastrophic disasters, such as hurricanes and slow-rising <br /> floods, provide warning and evacuation time, but may cause <br /> extended displacement and damage to the infrastructure. <br /> Shelters may be needed statewide to accommodate evacuees, <br /> and in some cases may be set up in neighboring counties. <br /> Damage from catastrophic disasters may cause extended <br /> displacement, the needs of which may extend into the recovery <br /> phase. <br /> 2. Hospitals, nursing homes, adult living facilities, pharmacies and other <br /> medical/health facilities may be severely damaged or destroyed. <br /> a. Facilities that survive with little or no structural damage may be <br /> rendered unusable due to the lack of utilities (power, water and <br /> sewer) and/or a lack of adequate staffing available. <br /> b. Facilities remaining in operation may be overwhelmed with <br /> minor injuries and seriously injured patients being transported <br /> there in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. <br /> c. Because of the massive demands on the medical/health <br /> system, shortages of medical supplies (pharmaceutical, <br /> disposable, etc.) and equipment will occur. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex I - Page ESF#8-4 <br />