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<br />1 LB.2. _ _EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CAPITAL/OPERATING
<br />PURCHASES FROM FY 1998-99 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT,
<br />PREPAREDNESS AND ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND BASE GRANT
<br />AGREEMENT (EMPA) - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
<br />COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
<br />The Board reviewed a Memorandum of December 7, 1998:
<br />TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners
<br />THROUGH: Douglas Wright, Directoi
<br />Department of Emergency gervrces
<br />FROM: Nathan McCollum, Emergency Management Coordinator//
<br />Department of Emergency Services ��
<br />DATE: December 7, 1998
<br />SUBJECT: Approval of Emergency Management Capital/Operating Purchases from FY 1998/1999 Emergency
<br />Management, Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund Base Grant Agreement.
<br />On October 27, 1998, the Board approved the Department of Community Affairs/Division of
<br />Emergency Management, Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund Base Grant Agreements
<br />(EWA) with Indian River County. These funds are used to enhance and approve emergency
<br />management mitigation, planning, response and recovery for Indian River County. Because of
<br />the escalating transportationAm-mat accidents and the forecasted hurricane increase in 1999,
<br />grant finding continues for all counties in Florida
<br />As part of the approved agreement, staff indicated the need for capital purchases at a later date. In order to further
<br />enhance our ability to adequately respond and recover during times of disaster, the following capital items are requested:
<br />1. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING NETWORK SERVER: Currently, the Department of Emergency Services
<br />operates a Novell network server which utilizes 1992 technology. This is no longer compatible with state &
<br />federal computer programs. Furthermore, the current server is not Year 2000 (Y2K) compliant. After review
<br />with staff from our Computer Services Department, it is recommended that the network server be replaced with
<br />Pentium technology with sufficient hard drive and memory to accommodate Microsoft Windows NT (Y2K
<br />compliant) network software which is compatible with all state & federal programs. This server would also be
<br />compatible with our Emergency Operations Center EM2000 server and software. Total cost $5,000.00
<br />2. SATELLITE DOWNLINK EOUIPMENT• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
<br />discontinued many on site training courses for emergency responders because of new technology. The training
<br />courses and nationwide conferences are now completed utilizing satellite transmission. During times of disaster,
<br />FEMA conducts satellite conferences with effected areas in order to expedite response and recovery efforts.
<br />Currently, the Department of Emergency Services has no means to participate in any of the FEMA satellite
<br />transmissions. As more and more agencies turn to satellite technology, this equipment will assure participation
<br />by Indian River County. Equipment includes satellite dish, connectors, digital transceiver, antenna, miscellaneous
<br />electrical components and installation. Total cost $5,000.00
<br />REMOTE/BROADCAST EOUIPMENT• During emergencies, staff utilizes TCI Channel 13 and Falcon
<br />Channel 35 to broadcast protective action information to our citizens. Unfortunately, for immediate broadcast,
<br />staff must travel to the Vero Beach High School. This delays information from being disseminated to the public.
<br />Purchase of this equipment will assure immediate access to the public from the County Administration Building.
<br />Furthermore, this equipment will be used to broadcast routine meetings in the Commission Chambers. This
<br />equipment includes transmission equipment, camera and cabling. Total cost $10,000.00
<br />4. UNIFORM & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: During emergencies such as plane crashes, beach explosive
<br />discoveries, large fires, severe weather, hazardous materials, transportation accidents, etc., staff is required to
<br />respond and remain on site. Most recently, staff remained on scene three days before terminating the incident.
<br />Many times the response requires exposure to inclement weather, heat, dirt and chemicals. Because of the length
<br />of these events and the multiple agency responses, Emergency Management staff require clothing more suitable
<br />for these emergencies. Uniform shirts, wind breakers, boots, rain coats, etc., will better protect and identify our
<br />staff during long term and/or hazardous responses. Total cost $2,000.00
<br />Staff recommends approval of these items and funding for the purchases be provided from the 1998/1999 Emergency
<br />Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Agreement.
<br />DECEMBER 15, 1998
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