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Roadblocks will be an important part of the reentry process. <br /> Roadblocks are commonly used to seal entry points into devastated <br /> areas for two main reasons. First, roadblocks are used to prevent <br /> mass entry of the civilian population, which can clog rescue routes for <br /> people in the impacted areas who are in need of rescue and medical <br /> attention. Second, roadblocks are an efficient way of preventing <br /> looting and other acts of lawlessness. At their discretion, law <br /> enforcement will set up roadblocks where they are deemed <br /> necessary. <br /> D. Curfews and Alcohol Bans <br /> In the name of safety, the sheriff, at the recommendation of the Board <br /> of County Commissioners, may impose a curfew and/or alcohol ban <br /> for the safety of our citizens and the safety of our law enforcement <br /> officers. Curfews and/or alcohol bans may be issued before, during <br /> and after a hurricane event. The curfew before the hurricane is to <br /> remind people to finalize their preparations and go home. After a <br /> hurricane, there may be no traffic lights, there may be debris in the <br /> road ways, roads may be washed out and driving conditions may be <br /> dangerous. Law enforcement officials will follow curfew procedures <br /> as laid out in their own emergency plans. Curfews will remain in place <br /> until assessments are complete and emergency officials feel it is safe <br /> for the public to travel during the day. In most cases, curfews will <br /> remain during night-time hours until power is mostly restored. A <br /> sample of an Emergency Order Declaring a Curfew is attached to this <br /> plan and identified as Attachment #2. <br /> E. Regional Evacuation <br /> Immediately following a regional evacuation, the Indian River County <br /> EOC will participate in all conference calls coordinated by the State <br /> EOC to inform of which evacuated areas in the County are/are not <br /> ready for reentry. The EOC will also provide information on the <br /> condition and accessibility of designated evacuation routes, any <br /> resources needed and the termination of reentry restrictions. <br /> ESF #14 (Public Information) will be responsible for notifying the <br /> media when reentry has begun and inform residents and businesses <br /> about access points. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex V- Page 7 <br />