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1. Recitals The Parties agree that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Purpose The SCHOOL BOARD agrees, that after meeting its responsibilities to pupils, it will permit upon request of COUNTY, the use of specific mutually agreed upon public school facilities set forth in Exhibit "A" (excluding the COUNTY Special Needs Shelter), attached hereto and made a part hereof, by COUNTY as emergency shelters in advance of a potential emergency and during and after an emergency. Use of the public school facilities as shelters shall be in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances and SCHOOL BOARD policies, including but not limited to prohibitions against the possession and/or use of firearms, tobacco products and illegal drugs on SCHOOL BOARD -owned property. The SCHOOL BOARD shall have the absolute discretion to remove from a shelter any member of the public who violates any of the applicable laws, ordinances or SCHOOL BOARD policies. The County will annually, before hurricane season, meet with School Board staff to discuss which of the designated shelters will not be available to serve as a general public shelter. The County shall coordinate with the School Board staff as to which school facilities are utilized and when such facilities shall be open and closed. During a localized Emergency Event, affecting only a portion of Indian River County, the County will utilize non -School Board buildings as shelter facilities whenever possible. The COUNTY will have the responsibility to determine when shelters will be closed after an emergency event. 3. Staffing The SCHOOL BOARD agrees to operate, supervise and staff the shelters with SCHOOL BOARD personnel, including but not limited to: cafeteria staff, facilities' maintenance staff, custodians, and appropriate administrative staff as mutually acceptable to the COUNTY and SCHOOL BOARD. Disaster related roles and a staffing plan will be described for these staff members in a separate Suggested Operating Procedures document. The SCHOOL BOARD will be responsible for making sure personnel have any required or recommended Just -in- Time, American Red Cross training. 4. Emergency Medical Services The County agrees to staff each activated shelter with a minimum of two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide emergency medical services within the facility should the need arise. 5. Law Enforcement The COUNTY shall coordinate with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office to provide at least one law enforcement officer at each public shelter while the shelter is being utilized under this Agreement.