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Indian River County SEVERE WEATHER RELATED HAZARD EOC ACTIVATION CHECKLIST PHASE DESCRIPTION Assessment Approximately 96-120 hours prior to expected landfall(3-5 days prior). The east coast of Florida lies within the 5-day track forecast cone. This is the period where close monitoring begins. Conference calls will be started with FDEM, National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. Initial notification e-mails would be sent out to public and ESFs. Level Ill Activation Awareness Approximately 72-hours prior to expected landfall (3 days prior). The east coast of Florida lies within the 3-day track forecast cone. This is the notification period, during which appropriate agencies and organizations would be made aware of the situation. Level Ill Activation. Stand-by Approximately 48-hours prior to expected landfall. Hurricane Watches are issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm force winds. This is the alert period for the escalation of preparedness activities. Level Ill Activation. Stand-by/Decision Approximately 36 to 48-hours prior to expected landfall (1'/2-2 days prior). Hurricane Warning indicates that Hurricane conditions are expected and is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm force winds. The decision to issue evacuation orders will be considered during this phase. The citizens of Indian River County should be taking precautionary measures for a possible evacuation. Level it Activation. Preparation Approximately 36 hours prior to landfall (1'/2 days prior). Preparation time needed to activate the EOC. Level H Activation. Evacuation 24 hours prior to expected landfall (1 day prior). Officials determine and announce the official evacuation order. All evacuation activities must be completed during this phase. Level I Activation. Storm Event Time period commencing with the arrival of tropical storm force winds (39 mph) continuing until the issuance of an "All Clear"announcement. Evaluation (Post-Storm) This is the first phase of recovery. Time period where an initial assessment and prioritization of the emergency situation takes place. Recovery(Post-Storm) This is the second phase of recovery. Indian River County officials coordinate the repair of the public infrastructure and will focus on activities that will return the community to normal. Mitigation (Post-Storm) This is the final phase of recovery. Indian River County officials will continue its campaign to mitigate future storm losses.