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MO FAGr' 10. HURRICANE FLOYD REPORT - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Emergency Services Director Doug Wright gave a comprehensive presentation using electronic aids to project information for everyone to see. The documents he used for his presentation (Hurricane Floyd Overview) are filed with the back up of the meeting. In his overview he described the threat to Indian River County by Hurricane Floyd, the timetable of how the emergency was handled throughout the county, photographs of damage and erosion to the beaches. Chairman Macht read his letter of commendation into the record as follows: September 20, 1999 TO: ALL EMPLOYEES, ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN HURRICANE FLOYD ACTIVITIES SUBJECT: LETTER OF COMMENDATION There are times when individuals and orgammons go far above and beyond that which is expected and required of them. Such was the case during the period of September 13 - 15, 1999, prior to and after Hurricane Floyd, a Category IV hurricane, brushed the Indian River County coast line with min and substantial winds. As you know, emergency plans were implemented relating to evacuation, special needs transportation and sheltering, schools were opened as shelters, public safety agencies put their plans into action, the Emergency Operations Center was activated, and many activities had to be undertaken by various agencies to prepare for the worst. You and your organization thoroughly' demonstrated your willingness to assist and your efforts clearly contributed to a readiness posture and response that was second to none. My fellow Commissioners and I personally observed many agencies and individuals in the Process of carrying out emergency plans and taking protective actions to protect both life and property during the period when the storm was athreat to our citizens and visitors. The f tctthat Indian River County had no loss of life and limited property damage is directly attributable to your actions and your willingness to share your time and skill for the benefit of others. On behalf of the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, please accept my personal thank and strongest commendation for the skillful manner in which you and Your agency Performed - With special thanks, 4— ern Z t RECEIVED Chairman SEP 2 01999 cc: James E. Chandler. County Administrator Douglas M. Wright, Director of Emergency Services CLERK TO THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 48