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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 82 <br />