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12. Some permitting processes may be expedited after a hurricane or other disaster if Indian River County Commissioners declare an emergency and enact the county's emergency permitting procedures. This will depend on the extent of damage after the disaster and will conform to the policies set forth by Community Development. In general, post-hurricane permitting is streamlined to allow the replacement of existing structures with limited review. However, most construction is still subject to meeting updated building codes. Permitting of projects related to storm damage may be given priority over the processing of other work. 13. Potential applicants for the Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Programs have been pre-identified (a list is reviewed annually, maintained by emergency management staff and is stored in the EOC library). Those agencies will be notified, following a disaster, of their potential eligibility to apply for grant funds (via telephone and/or e- mail). To obtain maximum benefit from the information represented at the Applicant's Briefing, the county will invite representatives from: • All operational departments — i.e., public works, utilities, solid waste, law enforcement, fire rescue and administration (human resources, finance, purchasing, legal, and risk management) • Municipal governments — City of Fellsmere, Town of Indian River Shores, City of Sebastian, City of Vero Beach and Town of Orchid. • Other government entities — i.e., St. John's Water Management District and the School District of Indian River County, county constitutional officers. • Private non-profit agencies—i.e., Indian River Medical Center, Sebastian River Medical Center, VNA& Hospice Foundation, Abilities Resource Center, McKee Botanical Garden, St. Edward's School, Suncoast Primary School and Treasure Coast Homeless Service, ESF #15 (United Way) has a complete roster of private non-profit agencies. E. Debris Management 1. During the immediate recovery phase, debris will be removed from roadways, around critical facilities, and shelters in order to provide travel throughout the County. During the intermediate recovery phase, debris will be cleared and removed to designated sites throughout the County. During a major or catastrophic disaster event, such as landfall of a tropical disturbance, debris will not be moved to the landfill immediately. Designated temporary debris disposal sites Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex IA- Page 19