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700 Cubans (Florida Department of Community Affairs, 1998). <br /> These events are typically preceded by periods of increasing <br /> tension abroad, which can be detected and monitored. <br /> Enforcement of immigration laws is a federal government <br /> responsibility. However, it is anticipated that joint jurisdictional <br /> support of any operation will be required from the state and <br /> local governments. <br /> The Atlantic shore of Indian River County is the frequent scene <br /> of the arrival of undocumented aliens, usually Haitian or <br /> Cuban. The county has both the history and the potential for <br /> the unannounced arrival of a large number of aliens. Until <br /> relieved of the responsibility by the state and federal <br /> governments, Indian River County must be capable of <br /> providing mass refugee care to include shelter, food, water, <br /> transportation, medical, police protection, and other social <br /> services. <br /> Vulnerability Assessment. Immigration crises can have the <br /> following potential impacts within a community: <br /> • Human health and safety; <br /> • Psychological hardship; <br /> • Economic disruption; and <br /> • Disruption of community services. <br /> Reviewing the data on past illegal immigration and mass <br /> population movements such as the Haitian influx and Cuban <br /> raft incidents of the 1980's indicates that illegal immigration <br /> has never reached a crisis state for the local authorities in <br /> Indian River County. Overall, the County vulnerability to this <br /> hazard is very low. Due to demographic features, the City of <br /> Vero Beach has a slightly higher, but still low vulnerability to <br /> illegal immigration impacts. <br /> Extent. Due to the low probability of occurrence, this hazard <br /> will not be fully profiled. <br /> b. Special Events (dignitary visits, festivals, etc.) <br /> Due to the low probability of occurrence, this hazard will not be <br /> fully profiled. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 77 <br />