WATERCOLOR

NORTHWEST FLORIDA

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS PLAN

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

WaterColor is a community located in the Florida Panhandle’s Seagrove Beach.

As with other coastal communities, WaterColor’s hallmark white sandy beaches

and emerald coastal waters bring a responsibility to all residents to be aware of

potential natural hazards, including hurricanes and coastal flooding. This

Community Emergency Management Plan establishes a framework to ensure

that WaterColor will be prepared to deal with these hazards. The Plan outlines

the roles and responsibilities of residents, the WaterColor Community Association,

Inc., and the designated Community Disaster Coordinator before, during and

after a disaster.

The objectives of this Plan are twofold:

1) To enhance public awareness by providing residents and seasonal renters

with information to prepare them to respond to and recover from natural

disasters, and

2) To outline a concept of operations for coordinated disaster preparedness,

response and recovery actions.

The Plan has been prepared to be consistent with the Walton County

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (March 2006 Update). The plan

relies on source data developed in the area’s most recent hurricane evacuation

study, the Northwest Florida Evacuation Restudy (November 1997), and the

Walton County Family Preparedness Guide.

1.1 Community Profile

WaterColor is a 499-acre Southern coastal resort and residential community in

Northwest Florida, situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico, adjacent to the

acclaimed Grayton Beach State Recreation Area along south Walton County's

Scenic Highway 30A. WaterColor is located in the area known as Seagrove

Beach, an unincorporated community of South Walton County. Walton County

includes three incorporated municipalities; DeFuniak Springs, which is the County

Seat, Freeport and Paxton. Approximately 43,412 of the County’s estimated 2004

population of 50,543, or 86 percent, live in unincorporated areas.

At full build-out, the community is planned to include 1,022 residences; a Beach

Club, Tennis Club, and BoatHouse; a 60-room Inn; commercial space; dune

walkovers and boardwalks and a lakefront park. Nearly half the site is being

devoted to open space and preservation areas. It is expected that the

residences can house up to 2,781 residents, while the 60-room resort inn may

have upwards of 100 guests during peak occupancy periods. The total high

tourist occupancy population for the community is expected to be just fewer

than 3,000.

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Due to the location and character of the South Walton County area, many of

the residential units within WaterColor will be second homes and/or resort rental

units that will have varying seasonal occupancy rates. High seasonal

occupancy between the months of June and September is anticipated to be

approximately 90 percent, while occupancy rates from September through

December are anticipated to be 60 percent. The high seasonal occupancy

period corresponds in part with the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from

June through November.

1.2 Regional Profile

Walton County encompasses 1,058 square miles in the Panhandle of Northwest

Florida. The County’s estimated 2004 population of 50,543 consist of 18 percent

urban dwellers, 36 percent living in a quasi-urban setting (urban densities, but no

incorporation) and the remaining 46 percent of the population reside in a rural

setting. The population of Walton County is concentrated in two primary areas;

north of Interstate 10, and along the coast, south of Choctawhatchee Bay.

WaterColor is located in this second area. These population centers include

permanently occupied dwelling units, of which mobile homes are a subset. The

area north of Interstate 10 has a greater representation of mobile homes.

Walton County also has a significant number of seasonal dwelling units, although

these units are located almost exclusively along the coast.

In the event of a natural disaster, portions of the County may be subject to a

mandatory evacuation order. Walton County has adopted an evacuation zone

map based on a range of factors, including storm tide inundation, or storm

surge. As a general rule, residents of mobile homes and tourists staying in

seasonal dwelling units are some of the first individuals to evacuate. Most

individuals who will be subject to evacuation will travel out of the area and

handle their own accommodation needs, either staying with family or friends or

in hotels. Some county residents will need to stay in public shelters. Due to

significant variations in seasonal population, the number of individuals

evacuating and the need for public shelter will increase during high tourist

occupancy. Maps portraying evacuation zones, as well as the evacuating

population and the public shelter demands in low tourist occupancy and high

tourist occupancy scenarios are included in Appendix B.

1.3 Community Organization

All property owners within WaterColor are members of the WaterColor

Community Association, Inc. By covenants, the Community Association has

accepted the responsibility of administering the Community Emergency

Management Plan (CEMP), since it is in the common interest of all property

owners to protect the lives and property within the community from the potential

impacts of hurricanes. The Community Association will review and approve the

WaterColor CEMP annually. In addition, the Community Association grants its

Board of Directors certain authorities to administer the plan.

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The Board of Directors (BOD) for the Community Association will be responsible

for coordinating all updates to the WaterColor CEMP. The BOD will also

designate a Community Emergency Manager (CEM) whose responsibilities will

include the management and implementation of this Plan. The CEM will function

as the community’s on-site Incident Commander during an emergency event.

The BOD will serve in an Executive function during an emergency event.

2.0 COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAM

Community awareness is one of the two primary objectives of this plan. The

distribution of information is critical for any emergency planning process. This

plan has been structured to provide timely information to both individuals who

will be on-site and those who are absent from the area for all but a few weeks or

months of the year. The first group includes the permanent residents and project

and commercial employees who reside or work in WaterColor. The latter group

includes vacation home owners and individuals who rent seasonal property or

would be traveling to the community for a limited stay.

The high number of owners residing off-site and seasonal resort guests require the

conveyance of information to be structured to reach as many people as

possible. Since the high seasonal occupancy periods for WaterColor, which run

from June through September (Labor Day) correspond in part to the Atlantic

hurricane season, which falls between June 1 and November 30 annually, the

WaterColor Community Emergency Management Plan has been prepared to

use multiple media resources and strategies as a means of communications to

reach this large and varied set of customers.

The CEMP establishes a communications program to notify property owners and

guests who may be traveling to the area when there is a potential for

unfavorable weather conditions. Once notified of a potential storm, many of

these individuals may decide to defer travel to WaterColor until conditions

improve. This safeguard will reduce the number of community residents and

guests who would be on-site and require evacuation during a hurricane event.

The WaterColor resort management has adopted a policy to accommodate

any guests who wish to cancel a reservation or leave early due to potential

hurricane conditions in the area. Guest reservation fees or unused portions of

rental payments will either be refunded or used for future reservations at the

guest’s discretion.

Methods of communications are varied and include the distribution of printed

copies of the Plan, posted notices at appropriate locations on-site, bulletin

updates on evacuation plans and procedures, web page preparedness

information and notifications, and e-mail. Communication and outreach will

occur as a community service throughout the year, before the advent of any

potential natural hazard event. Direct, disaster related information will be

conveyed to residents by Community Emergency Manager (CEM) during and

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immediately following a disaster event to facilitate evacuations, disaster

response and recovery.

2.1 Hurricane Awareness Web Site

WaterColor maintains a webpage that can be accessed, via password, by

residents of their properties as well as those planning to visit their family of

communities. The website can be rapidly updated and provides access to

disaster specific preparedness, response and recovery information. Users must

access the website to register and obtain a password, which grants access to

community specific information. The WaterColor web page can be accessed

through www.mywatercolorcommunity.com, and is designed to be an

innovative means of packaging information for use by both on- and off-site

property owners and seasonal renters. Users need to log on and register as

members of the website. This plan prioritizes the use of the Internet, via the

community web page and through the use of email as the primary means of

communicating both general information and emergency notices to individuals

at diverse locations.

The web page will have the following features:

Single Information Source: Creates a single location where all information and

notices can be viewed regardless of the location of the individual needing the

data.

Banners: Publishes and updates information and web site notices that describe

hurricane events and alerts owners and guests of the precautions to take if a

severe storm threatens the area.

Travel Advisories: Provides notices of hurricane alerts to scheduled visitors so they

will defer travel to WaterColor properties during a possible storm event. This

notice to stay away will be posted within a reasonable specified time frame so

visitors can change or cancel travel plans or flights.

County Coordination: Provide a link to the Walton County Emergency

Management Website. Via direct links to that site, residents will be able to

access the Walton County Hurricane Preparedness Guide, the County

evacuation route map, and other outreach information. A version of the

evacuation map will be posted on the website.

Shelter Locations: Information on the locations of shelters will be included on the

evacuation map with emergency contact information and phone numbers.

Visitors and residents are encouraged to go to shelters only as a last resort.

Definitions: Provides definitions or explanations for terms used for natural hazard

events. (Example, the terminology of storm “warning” or “watch” may not be

familiar to someone who has not lived in an area that experiences these types of

natural disasters).

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Web Links: Provides links to websites that host weather related, emergency

management, and hotel destination information. Multiple links will be made

available on the public information site in the event that not all links are

accessible.

2.2 Web Page Content

In addition to the features listed in Section 2.1, the Webpage will be comprised

of the following sections; Overview, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Response. The

content of the website is included in this section of the CEMP.

Overview

Coastal Florida is subject to extreme forces of nature, from severe winds,

tornados, hurricanes, floods, and even wildfire. This website and the WaterColor

Community Emergency Management Plan focus on responses to a hurricane.

While hurricanes are particularly dangerous and likely the most common threat

that the community will face, the information included herein, including

guidance on evacuations, may be useful in other, non-hurricane events.

Planning ahead and understanding the terminology associated with emergency

management may reduce the chances of personal injury or major property

damages. Familiarity with the WaterColor Community Emergency Management

Plan will help in this process.

Emergency Management is the practice of planning for disasters and

implementing processes to address disaster-specific needs. Emergency

management has four phases; Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and

Recovery. Mitigation includes steps taken to reduce the risk of life or property,

such as installing hurricane shutters. Preparedness includes public outreach, like

the WaterColor CEMP and this website, as well as developing Family

Preparedness Plans. Response – also known as Operations - is the phase that will

be managed by the Community Emergency Manager (CEM), and involved all of

the actions that need to be taken immediately before, during and just after a

natural hazard event. Recovery is the phase associated with restoring normalcy

after a disaster and includes returning to the community, insurance coordination

and repairs. A separate recovery section is not included in this plan.

Mitigation

Any action that you can take to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury or property

damage is mitigation. Residents and guests at WaterColor have the benefit of a

well designed community built to the stringent Florida Building Code.

Opportunities exist, however, for residents and guests to reduce their potential for

loss.

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Insurance

One of the most direct forms of mitigation is insurance. Residents need to

maintain adequate homeowner’s insurance. In addition, residents will need to

ensure that they have coverage for the peril of wind. Wind coverage, also

known as hurricane insurance, is often separate from the basic homeowners

insurance. A listing of toll free claims contact numbers and information on how

to file a claim with an insurance company is included in Appendix D.

Flood insurance is underwritten by the federal government’s National Flood

Insurance program, which is coordinated through FEMA. Flood insurance can

be purchased by any homeowner, regardless of whether your home is in a

floodplain or not, either through an independent agent, or directly from FEMA.

Anyone told that they cannot purchase flood insurance or that there is no need

to purchase flood insurance should consider contacting FEMA directly. Flood

losses will not be covered under homeowners or special wind coverage policies.

Structural Mitigation

The most important precaution you can take to reduce damage to your home

and property is to protect the areas where wind can enter. According to recent

wind technology research, it's important to strengthen the exterior of your house

so wind and debris do not tear large openings in it. You can do this by protecting

and reinforcing these five critical areas: Roof, Straps, Windows, Doors, and

Garage Doors. A great time to start securing - or retrofitting - your house is when

you are making other improvements or adding an addition.

Physical mitigation, through structural retrofits may make sense in some cases.

Approved hurricane shutters or other window, door and garage door protection

may be purchased and installed, based on the rules governing such activities, as

approved by the Community Association. The installation of impact resistant

glass is a good way to enhance mitigation that does not require the installation

of shutters prior to a storm event. Other mitigation options include clearing pine

needles from gutters of a home to reduce ignition from firebrands produced by

a wildfire and constructing a "safe room" in a structure to provide a safe haven

from tornadoes.

Preparedness

Preparedness includes public outreach activities and plans designed to educate

people on what to do before, during and after a disaster including how to

reduce the potential for losses during a disaster. As part of their preparedness

activities, Walton County has developed a registry of individuals with special

needs. In addition, the County has developed guidance documents, including

the Walton County Family Preparedness Guide. The State of Florida is stressing

an important aspect of disaster preparedness, specifically the development of a

Family Disaster Preparedness Plan. Every resident of WaterColor as well as in-

season guests should take time to develop a Family Disaster Preparedness Plan.

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Special Needs Registry

The Walton County Department of Emergency Management maintains a People

with Special Needs (PSN) Registry. In the event of a hurricane or other

catastrophe, this department will attempt to provide special medical

transportation and/or sheltering. Walton County sets up a special needs shelter

when an evacuation order is issued but medical help is very limited. The special

needs patient must be accompanied by someone who is fully capable of caring

for their needs.

Families who have members with special needs must take extra measures to

ensure their preparedness. The following are suggestions from the American Red

Cross and FEMA. Families with special needs must ask themselves the following

questions:

Can we manage the needs of our family for three days with little or no

outside help?

Can we meet any crisis or emergency on our own for that period of time?

Can we make decisions concerning our special needs without

consultation or help for three days?

Do we have the supplies and equipment to meet our special needs for

three days?

If the answer is “no” to any of the above questions, families must seriously

consider evacuation from their homes in the event of a disaster. Advance

preparation should include how to evacuate and where to relocate.

Information about this Registry can be obtained by calling the Walton County

Emergency Response Division at (850) 892-8066. To obtain the services offered

under this program, the completion and submission of a Special Needs

Registration Form will be required. The Special Needs Registration Form is

provided in Appendix E of the plan.

The Family Disaster Preparedness Plan

The Family Disaster Preparedness Plan should address the following items:

Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your

home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind.

Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane

hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home

but within your community.

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Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet (Rally

Points); including a child's school, a neighbor or a public place.

Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family

members have a single point of contact. Have at least two ways of

contact; e-mail, phone, etc.

Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate.

Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your

children know how and when to call 911.

Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by

homeowners insurance.

Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a Disaster Supply Kit.

Use a NOAA weather radio. Remember to replace its battery every 6

months, as you do with your smoke detectors.

Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes.

As part of the plan, every family should stock a Disaster Supply Kit. Check the

supplies at the beginning of hurricane season each year. If a storm does not

occur, supplies can be saved for the next storm. Once the hurricane season is

over, canned foods can be used or donated to a holiday food drive. Most

canned foods have a shelf life of 1 to 2 years so it is a good idea to replenish

early.

The Disaster Supply Kit should, at a minimum include:

Water –

o at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food -

o at least enough for 3 to 7 days o non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices

o foods for infants or the elderly o snack foods

non-electric can opener

cooking tools / fuel

paper plates / plastic utensils

Blankets / Pillows, etc. Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Special Items –

o for babies and the elderly o Toiletries - hygiene items o Moisture wipes

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Tools - keep a set with you during the storm Flashlight / Batteries Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio Extra Keys Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended

periods. Important documents - in a waterproof container (Document all

valuables with videotape if possible) Insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card,

etc.

Toys, Books and Games Vehicle fuel tanks filled

Families with pets should take extra precautions to manage for the care of their

animals before, during and after a disaster by developing a Pet Disaster

Preparedness Plan. Red Cross shelters do not accept pets because of health

and safety regulations. Service animals are the only animals allowed in a Red

Cross shelter.

Contact hotels and motels outside Walton County to check policies on

accepting pets and restrictions on number, size and species. Ask if “no pet”

policies” could be waived in an emergency. Walton County Public Information

has a partial list of out of area hotels that accept pets. For more information

call 892-8530. Individuals should ask friends or family outside the area if they

could shelter your animals. Also, prepare a list of boarding facilities and

veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency. Keep a list of all

names and telephone numbers, and have a backup plan for your pet’s care.

Contact your veterinarian or local humane society for information on preparing

your pets for an emergency.

Before a Disaster:

Make sure that your pets are current on their vaccinations. Pet shelters

may require proof of vaccines.

Have a current photograph.

Keep a collar with identification on your pet and have a leash on hand to

control your pet.

Have a properly-sized pet carrier for each animal - carriers should be large

enough for the animal to stand and turn around.

Plan your evacuation strategy and don't forget your pet! Specialized pet

shelters, animal control shelters, veterinary clinics and friends and relatives

out of harm's way are ALL potential refuges for your pet during a disaster.

Learn about the AKC Companion Animal Recovery Program. If you plan

to shelter your pet - work it into your evacuation route planning.

During a Disaster:

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Animals brought to a pet shelter are required to have: Proper

identification collar and rabies tag, proper identification on all belongings,

a carrier or cage, a leash, an ample supply of food, water and food

bowls, any necessary medications, specific care instructions and news

papers or trash bags for clean-up.

Bring pets indoor well in advance of a storm - reassure them and remain

calm.

Pet shelters will be filled on first come, first served basis. Call ahead and

determine availability.

After a Disaster:

Walk pets on a leash until they become re-oriented to their home - often

familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and pets could easily be

confused and become lost. Also, downed power lines, reptiles brought in

with high water and debris can all pose a threat for animals after a

disaster.

If pets cannot be found after a disaster, contact the local animal control

office to find out where lost animals can be recovered. Bring along a

picture of your pet if possible.

After a disaster, animals can become aggressive or defensive - monitor

their behavior.

Don't forget your pet when preparing a family disaster plan.

Just like with family members, you should prepare certain items in advance to

help care for your pets. A Pet Disaster Supply Kit may include:

Proper identification including immunization records

Ample supply of food and water

A carrier or cage

Medications

Muzzle, collar and leash Toys and treats

Hazards Awareness

The most common hazard that residents and guests of WaterColor will face is a

hurricane. In order to plan for and respond to a hurricane, it is important to

understand hurricane related terms and the danger that hurricanes pose.

Tropical Storms are cyclonic storms, or storms that more in a counter-clockwise

rotation. A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant

speed of 74 miles per hour or more. A hurricane can bring torrential rains, high

winds, and storm surges, can last for more than two weeks over open waters,

and can run a path across the entire length of a state’s land mass.

Hurricane force winds, 74 miles per hour or more, can destroy buildings. Debris

can become flying missiles in hurricanes. The 74 to 160 miles per hour winds of a

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hurricane can extend inland for hundreds of miles. It is extremely important to

secure your home and cover your windows before the storm. Hurricanes can

also generate tornadoes, adding further damage from the storm.

Hurricanes can produce widespread torrential rains of often more than 10 inches

which may result in destructive floods. Flooding caused by heavy rains during

the storm can cause damage and loss of life. This is also a major threat to areas

well inland.

Storm surge is envelope of sea or bay water pushed by the hurricane force

winds, like a tidal wave. In hurricanes, the surge inundates coastal areas when

the hurricane reaches land, destroying homes and businesses in its path. The

storm surge generated from a hurricane is even more dangerous than high

winds. The surge can be 20 feet or more in height and 50 to 100 miles in width,

and has the ability to devastate coastal communities as is comes ashore. Most

hurricane related fatalities are due to storm surge.

Hurricanes are categorized by intensity based on a scale that runs from one to

five. The scale is commonly known as the Saffir-Simpson Scale. The Saffir-

Simpson hurricane intensity category system was developed in the 1970s to

calculate the destructive force of hurricanes. Since damage from hurricanes

comes from a combination of factors, including wind, rain, floods, storm-surge

height, and tornadoes, the Saffir-Simpson scale is used to gauge a hurricane

based on all these factors. It is important to remember that hurricanes of any

category of strength can be potentially deadly events. Hurricanes can exceed

the minimum level of winds needed to attain Category 5 status.

Sustained winds in excess of 155 miles per hour can last for hours with peak winds

of over 200 miles per hour. Gulf and Bay water levels could rise 25 feet or more

above normal. Tornadoes are likely. Heavy rains can flood low lying areas and

swell rivers over their banks. Homes, Utilities, Businesses, Schools and roads can be

seriously damaged. The storm categories and their triggering wind speeds are

listed below:

Storm Category Wind Speed

Category 1 74 – 95 MPH

Category 2 96 – 110 MPH

Category 3 111 – 130 MPH

Category 4 131 – 155 MPH

Category 5 155+ MPH

A hurricane watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within

36 hours. When a hurricane warning is issued, hurricane conditions are expected

within the next 24 hours.

Response

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Response includes those actions taken to address the immediate needs

associated with a disaster. For the purposes of the WaterColor CEMP, the

Response section includes basic information on evacuations, sheltering, an

operational plan for residents, and key contact information.

Evacuations

The Northwest Florida Hurricane Restudy (1997) established evacuation zones in

Walton County. Evacuation zones for Walton County identify areas of the

County that may be required to evacuate in the various categories of

hurricanes. The Category 1 (75-95 mph winds) hurricane evacuation zone is

generally along the Gulf Coast and Choctawhatchee Bay. Category 2 and 3

(96 to 130 mph winds) evacuation areas are all remaining areas south of

Choctawatchee Bay, and the Category 4 and 5 evacuation areas include all

Category 1 through 3 zones plus low lying uplands along the embankments and

tributaries of Choctawatchee Bay.

The coastal areas of the WaterColor project are within the Category 1

Evacuation Area. The remainder of the project, generally north of Western Lake,

is within the Category 2-3 Additional Evacuation Area. Guests and residents

within these zones would be required to evacuate during a Category 2 hurricane

or above based on final decisions by state and local authorities.

Evacuation routes should be followed for safe evacuation. It is essential that

during a hurricane event, evacuation is carried out in a timely and efficient

manner. Familiarize yourself with the evacuation route for the WaterColor area.

Evacuations will take more time during high tourist occupancy season due to the

increased population in the region.

Maps of the evacuation route network showing shelter locations, as well as maps

demonstrating seasonal variations in expected traffic congestion are included in

Appendix F to the plan.

Based on monitored weather events, the WaterColor Community Emergency

Manager (CEM) may recommend that people voluntarily self evacuate in

advance of formal evacuation orders. Voluntary, pre-notification self

evacuation is preferable because the evacuation routes will not be restricted. In

general, evacuation from WaterColor involves reaching Interstate 10, and then

taking I-10 out of the area. If self evacuating prior an official evacuation order, it

may make sense to travel west once reaching State Road 20, to take State Road

81 to I-10. If ordered to evacuate, and you are going to leave the region or go

to a hotel, you must leave early. Pre-determine your route when possible.

Sheltering

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There are no public hurricane shelters south of Choctawhatchee Bay and no

designated shelters within WaterColor. All residents south of the Bay are required

to evacuate in a Category 2 hurricane or higher. The northwest Florida

Hurricane Evacuation Restudy indicates that Walton County has a surplus of

emergency shelter spaces. In total 5,620 public shelter spaces may be available

during a Category 3 hurricane event. The study identified 2,527 evacuees

needing local shelter within Walton County for a low-level seasonal occupancy

and 3,329 evacuees for a high seasonal occupancy time frame. Behavioral

studies of previous evacuations indicate that shelters are used by residents who

have no alternative place to go. A large percentage of evacuees will shelter

with family or friends rather than public shelters.

Since a large number of WaterColor residents are either second home owners or

resort guests, a large percentage of the evacuees are anticipated to return to

their main residence out of the region (estimated at 25 percent) or choose to

stay at a motel/hotel inland (estimated at 35 percent). Typically, residents of the

area shelter with friends or relatives (30 percent). Only 5 percent of evacuees

seek public shelters, while another 5 percent can be expected to avoid

evacuation. Based on these percentages, for planning purposes, approximately

139 WaterColor residents may need to seek public shelters during a hurricane

evacuation. This assumes 100 percent occupancy of the project at the time of

the evacuation, which is unlikely in practice.

Just as most WaterColor residents will voluntarily self evacuate prior to an official

evacuation order, so too should residents and guests plan to handle their own

evacuation accommodations. Most evacuees weather the storm at the home

of a friend or relative living outside of the evacuation area or at a similarly

located hotel or motel. Residents should plan in advance by identifying the

names and telephone numbers of these individuals or of inland hotels where

reservations can be made. Residents and guests must be prepared to drive 20

to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place to stay. Arrangements for pets should

be thought through before hurricane season. Pets (except for registered helper

animals) are not allowed in emergency shelters. Many hotels do not accept

pets.

The public hurricane shelters provided by Walton County are managed by the

American Red Cross, which maintains strict guidelines for their use. If residents

and visitors wish to use these public shelters, it is recommended that they do so

only as a last resort. Public shelter space may be limited and should be reserved

for individuals without the means to shelter elsewhere. Residents should

determine which shelter is closest, should they have to go there. Shelter

openings may vary with each hurricane. Residents should stay informed and up-

to-date with local media broadcasts for which shelters will be open. Individuals

should plan to take their emergency supplies to the shelter.

Potential Hurricane Shelters in Walton County include:

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Public Shelters:

Freeport High School

Located at 12615 Hwy 331 South, just North of Freeport, on right side of road.

Freeport High School will open first as a general population shelter/special needs

shelter until the generator is installed at the Walton Middle School Bldg. 900.

Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Chautauqua Center, Building 2

Located at 908 US Hwy 90 W, DeFuniak Springs

Special Needs Shelter:

Walton Middle School (Special Needs Only)

Located at 625 Park Ave. DeFuniak Springs

Shelter of Last Resort (Will be isolated when winds reach 40 miles per hour):

South Walton High School

Located at 24926 US Hwy 331 South, Santa Rosa Beach

Residential Disaster Response Plan

The WaterColor Community Association BOD and the Community Emergency

Manager may take steps during the period leading up to a disaster to track the

activities of hurricanes or other natural hazards and make community wide

recommendations. These recommendations will be posted on this website. In

the absence of updates, it is imperative that residents and guests take personal

responsibility to monitor events. In addition, residents and guests are expected

to follow the Residential Disaster Response Plan. The Plan is phased based on

four pre-event hurricane advisories, which are easy to track via the media (Radio

and TV), the Internet (this website, or the websites of the National Weather

Service and related agencies), or by direct information provided by the

Community Emergency Manager.

Phase I: Hurricane Caution Warning

Definition: When there is a threat of a tropical storm south of Cuba, in the

Atlantic, threatening to cross Florida or threatening to cross the Gulf

within 36 hours.

Actions:

WaterColor EOC remains at a Code Green.

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Residents should remain aware of storm activity through casual monitoring

via print media, TV, radio and the Internet.

Phase II: Hurricane Caution Watch

Definition: When a hurricane passes into or develops within the Gulf of Mexico,

described by 23 degrees North Latitude and 80 degrees West

Longitude.

Actions:

WaterColor EOC will move to a Code Yellow. WaterColor will activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). WaterColor staff will place a caution notice on the webpage. Residents and guests should closely monitor the storms progress. Residents should review their Family Disaster Preparedness Plans and

check to ensure that they have necessary and sufficient supplies

Phase III: Hurricane Watch

Definition: A hurricane watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane

conditions within 36 hours.

Actions:

WaterColor EOC will move to a Code Orange. Residents should prepare for a hurricane, and: Listen to radio or television for hurricane progress reports. Check emergency supplies. Obtain any needed items. Refill prescriptions. Maintain at least a two-week supply. Get cash. Banks and ATMs will not be in operation without electricity.

Fill car fuel tanks. Check oil, water and tires. Many gas station pumps will

not function without electricity. Clear yard of any potential flying debris. Bring in outdoor objects (lawn

furniture, toys, trash cans, etc.) and anchor objects that cannot be

brought inside. Remove outside antennas. Close and board up windows and glass doors. Brace double entry and

garage doors at the top and bottom. Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when

necessary and close quickly. Store drinking water in clean jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils. It may be

a good idea to freeze the water. Fill bathtub with water for sanitary use such as flushing toilets. Review evacuation plan. Secure boat or move to a safe place early. Secure boat to trailer, use tie-

downs to anchor trailer to the ground or house. Leave swimming pool filled and super-chlorinated. Cover the filtration

system.

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Phase IV: Hurricane Warning

Definition: A hurricane watch is issued when hurricane conditions are

expected within 24 hours or less. Stay tuned to emergency

broadcasts for evacuation orders that may be given. If you are

ordered to evacuate consider the following:

Actions:

WaterColor EOC will move to a Code Red. WaterColor recommends evacuation when a hurricane warning advisory

issued by the National Weather Service is conveyed by Walton County

Emergency Management. Plan to leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for

washed-out bridges. Secure your home by unplugging appliances, and turning off electricity,

gas and the main water valve. Lock windows and doors. Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going. Take emergency supplies and warm / dry / waterproof protective

clothing. Take blankets and sleeping bags if going to a shelter. Take important papers with you, including drivers license, medical

information, insurance policies and property inventory, as well as pictures

of the residence or home. If time permits, wrap electrical appliances such as computers in plastic.

Elevate furniture and valuables to protect them from flooding. Move

them to a higher floor if possible.

During a Category 1 hurricane warning, if the zone you live in is not required

to evacuate, the following precautions should be noted.

Review your family communication plan. Your family may not be

together or may be separated during the emergency. Review how to

contact each other. Consider a plan where each person in the family

contacts or e-mails the same friend or family member. Keep in mind it

may be easier to make a long distance call than a local call. Listen constantly to a radio or television for official instructions. Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the

highest level of your home. These may include: Drivers License, Medical

Information, Proof of Ownership of house, Insurance Policies, Listing of

Important Contact Numbers, and Pictorial and Listed Inventory of

Property. Avoid elevators. Stay inside, away from windows, skylights and glass doors. Find a safe room in your home, an interior, reinforced room, closet or

bathroom, on the lower floor. Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries handy. Avoid open

flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light.

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If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power surge when

electricity is restored. If flooding threatens your home, turn off electricity at the main breaker. Store drinking water in jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils. Fill bathtubs with water to be used for flushing toilets and sanitation in the

home. Wait for official word that danger is over.

Phase V: Landfall

Completing preparations before hurricane season, including the development

of a Family Disaster Preparedness Plan, is the most prudent approach to dealing

with the threat of an emergency. When a storm strike is imminent, it is a poor

time to begin emergency preparations. If you are prepared and informed, you

will be better prepared to cope with unforeseen issues. However, if you are

required to remain on-site during a storm event, key actions can be taken to

help to reduce the potential for exacerbating property damage, sustaining

grave injury, or death.

Actions:

Pull electrical plugs if there is a danger of flooding. If you remain in the home, avoid windows and doors. Keep a clear head. Remain alert in life threatening situations. Try not to

be influenced by drugs or alcohol. Do not go outside until the advisories are issued that the storm has

passed. Do not be fooled by the temporary “calm” that occurs when the

eye passes directly overhead. Have an “old” type of phone that does not require electricity. The new

phones require electricity. Be extremely cautious about an open flame or the hazard of fire. Water

pressure may be low and the area may be inaccessible by Fire & Rescue. Limit the use of telephone service to emergencies only. Remember, even in a minor storm. Tap water may not be safe. Use the

emergency supplies or boiled water set aside until you know it is safe to

consume it. Barbecue grills should not be used within 10 feet of a building due to risk of

fire and carbon monoxide. Your refrigerator will remain cool even though the power is out. Freezers

can keep food fresh for several days if not opened. If the water supply is disrupted; remember a toilet may be flushed by

pouring a bucket of water into the bowl (not the tank). Use the water

being stored in the tub for these purposes. Dry out homes using fans as soon as possible after the storm passes to

avoid mildew. Keep some bleach on hand for preventative and removal

of mildew.

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If using a generator, the directions should be followed carefully. Do not

run the generator in an enclosed space or under an eve. Please be sure

to exhaust the carbon monoxide properly.

Key Contact Information

Residents should maintain a list of key contacts that will help support efforts to

evacuate and recover from a disaster. In addition to key contacts, residents

should be aware of local television and radio stations. In the event of a power

loss, battery operated radios may be the best source of up-to-date information.

A list of key phone number and the TV and radio station call numbers is included

below. A more comprehensive telephone list of community contacts in included

in Appendix G.

Important Contact Information

Red Cross 850-432-7601

Emergency

911

Walton County Sheriff 850-267-2000

Walton County Emergency Management 850-892-8065

Special Needs Registry 850-892-8066

Fire Department 850-267-1298

FEMA 800-621-FEMA

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 1-888-CALL – FLOOD

ext. 445

Local emergency broadcast information is provided on the following frequencies

and channels:

Radio: Television:

WZEP 1460 AM

WMBB (ABC) Channel 13

WSBZ 106.3 FM

WJHG (NBC) Channel 7

WKGC 90.7 FM

WGTX 1280 AM

3.0 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

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The second primary objective of the plan is to outline a concept of operations

for coordinated disaster preparedness, response and recovery actions.

Operations will cover roles and responsibilities of the WaterColor Community

Emergency Manager and critical actions to be taken as part of the WaterColor

CEMP.

3.1 Incident Command and Coordination

In the event of an emergency, WaterColor has designated a Community

Emergency Manager (CEM) to function as an Incident Commander. The CEM

has a range of duties including managing an Emergency Operations Center,

monitoring actions to be taken as part of an operational action plan, and

coordinating with local, state and federal officials. The CEM will coordinate with

the local sheriff’s and fire department personnel, and other emergency

management agencies during an impending hurricane event to assist in the

notification, warning and evacuation of residents.

3.2 Emergency Operations Center

The WaterColor Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is under the direction of

the CEM. The EOC will be activated when a hurricane enters the Gulf of Mexico

or earlier at the discretion of the Hurricane Preparedness Manager. The CEM will

review hurricane preparedness requirements and procedures with the hurricane

preparedness team members and continue monitoring the storm’s progress by

viewing national and local weather reports.

The Center will be equipped and staffed to fulfill the following responsibilities:

monitor national weather forecasts and track storms in the Gulf; provide communications internally with resort staff members; operate the Web page; e-mail notification to property owners and renters; answer questions regarding existing conditions, personal safety, property

protection, and evacuation; and coordinate with local emergency management officials.

3.3 Evacuations

3.3.1 Procedures

The Northwest Florida Hurricane Restudy (1997) established evacuation zones in

Walton County. The coastal areas of the WaterColor project are within the

Category 1 Evacuation Area. The remainder of the project, generally north of

Western Lake, is within the Category 2-3 Additional Evacuation Area. Guests and

residents within these zones will be required to evacuate during a Category 2

hurricane or above based on final decisions by state and local authorities.

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An evacuation advisory will be announced by the CEM at an appropriate time,

but no later than when a hurricane warning has been declared. The evacuation

of the WaterColor community will commence with the declaration of a

hurricane warning for the South Walton area by the State Emergency Operation

Center and Walton County Emergency Management. This hurricane warning

indicates that potentially dangerous hurricane condition can be expected within

24 hours.

Since a Hurricane 2 warning precedes an announced mandatory evacuation of

the area by Walton County Emergency Management, residents and guests of

WaterColor will be encouraged to evacuate WaterColor prior to general

evacuation of South Walton County. This early evacuation of WaterColor should

result in a decrease in project traffic on evacuation routes during the mandatory

evacuation.

3.3.2 Evacuation Routes

Evacuation routes for South Walton County are also identified in the Northwest

Florida Hurricane Evacuation Restudy. For WaterColor, these routes include US

Highway 98 and US Highway 331. Evacuees from WaterColor will proceed north

on CR 395 or CR 283 to US 98, west on US 98 to US 331, then north on US 331 to SR

20, where the evacuees will be directed east or west along SR 20. East flowing

traffic would proceed to SR-81, where it will proceed north through the rural

communities of Bruce and Red Bay to I-10. West flowing traffic on SR 20 will

proceed through Freeport to the continuation of north bound US 331, then north

to I-10 or DeFuniak Springs on US Highway 90.

In order to expedite evacuation of the area, the Emergency Management may

turn both travel lanes into one way directional travel out of the area. Should this

occur, evacuees should follow the direction of the Walton County Sheriff’s

Department and Florida Highway Patrol.

Other north bound evacuation routes, such as SR 79 in Bay County and SR 85

and 285 in Okaloosa County will be carrying evacuees from their respective

counties. Residents and guests from WaterColor are encouraged to use the

designated evacuation routes identified on Exhibit 1 of this Plan.

3.3.3 Evacuation Time

Evacuation time is dependent on a number of variables including the severity

and speed of the storm, tourist occupancy, condition of the evacuation routes,

and the speed of public response to the evacuation order. The Northwest

Florida Hurricane Evacuation Restudy estimates that 12 hours are required to

evacuate vulnerable areas of the County for Category 3 storm events. A

Category 4-5 hurricane during high occupancy periods would require up to 21

hours to evacuate. The evacuation should be completed by the time the

hurricane eye is 4 to 8 hours from coastal landfall. Generally, this is the time

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frame when squall lines, heavy rain and coastal flooding begin to affect the

local area. WaterColor will commence evacuation at the issuance of a

hurricane warning for the area which is typically 6 to 8 hours ahead of the

mandatory evacuation order by Walton County. This approach will reduce the

impact that WaterColor traffic will have on the evacuation route by spreading

trips over an 18 to 20 hour period and significantly accelerating the evacuation

of the WaterColor community.

If all seasonal homes and hotel rooms at WaterColor are 100 percent occupied

at 18-24 hours before the eye is anticipated to make landfall, WaterColor will

contribute a maximum of 1,361 evacuating vehicles to US 331 as and below SR

20 over the entire evacuation period. If the same number of vehicles left in an

equal amount every hour for 18 to 20 hours, then WaterColor’s hourly

contribution would be 68 to 76 vehicles per hours compared to a LOS E hourly

service volume of 1,500 vehicles per hour. However, studies of hurricane

evacuations indicate that individuals will not leave in equal hourly increments.

Their response is usually a bell-shaped response. Based on these studies,

WaterColor’s largest contribution to evacuation route traffic in any one hour

would be about 15% of the total evacuation vehicles generated by the

development over the 18-20 hours. That figure would be a worst-hour

contribution of 204 evacuation vehicles, which translates to 13.6% of LOS E hourly

service volume. Therefore, the early evacuation of WaterColor required by this

Hurricane Preparedness Plan will reduce traffic volumes on the nearest

evacuation route below the level of a significant regional impact as defined by

the Department of Community Affairs’ Hurricane Preparedness Policy Rule, Rule

9J-2.0256, F.A.C.

3.4 Sheltering

Walton County has several approved evacuation shelters with space available

for up to 5,620 evacuees. Of this total number of available County shelter

spaces, 3,329 are forecast to be needed during a high seasonal storm event.

The remaining 2,291 spaces are surplus and available to accommodate future

growth within the County. During high seasonal occupancy periods, WaterColor

evacuees are anticipated to require 139 of these available spaces. However,

trends indicate that public shelters are considered as a last resort. Evacuees are

more likely to return home or stay with friends rather than use the available

public shelters. The approved emergency shelters are located north of the Bay

predominately in the vicinity of DeFuniak Springs. No shelters are proposed or

required for WaterColor due to its location south of the Bay and within the

Category 1 and 2 evacuation zones.

3.5 Concept of Operations

The implementation of disaster response activities is based on a four-phased,

color coded system for grouping necessary actions. The color coded system

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ranges from “code green” (all clear), through codes yellow, orange and red,

signifying different levels of hurricane threat.

Code green is the state prior to a natural disaster. It is also declared as a result of

receiving an “all clear” after a hurricane passes and all tropical storm force

winds subside.

Code yellow will be declared as a result of the advisory of a Hurricane Caution

Watch. This occurs when a hurricane passes into or develops within the Gulf of

Mexico, described by 23 degrees North Latitude and 80 degrees West Longitude.

Code orange will be declared as a result of an advisory of a Hurricane Watch. A

hurricane watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 36

hours.

Code red will be declared as a result of an advisory of a Hurricane Warning. A

hurricane warning is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within

24 hours or less.

3.6 Emergency Operations Procedures

The following checklist summarizes the actions to be taken at each phase of

emergency operations. All actions will be managed by the WaterColor CEM,

unless otherwise noted.

Hurricane Caution Watch (Code Yellow)

When a hurricane passes into or develops within the Gulf of Mexico, Code Yellow

will require:

activate the Emergency Operations Center when a hurricane enters the

Gulf of Mexico (longitude 80 degrees, latitude 23 degrees); place cautionary notification on the WaterColor web page when a

hurricane enters the Gulf of Mexico; review the Community Emergency Management Plan; monitor the need to purchase storm supplies; monitoring of all active hurricane activities; and

coordinate with commercial renters and contractors regarding hurricane

preparedness procedures;

Hurricane Watch (Code Orange)

Begin the following activities when a hurricane watch is declared for Walton

County.

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begin preparing the public and commercial areas for the hurricane; place cautionary notice to property owners and visitors on the WaterColor

web page suggesting users to review National Weather Service forecasts; coordinate with local and state emergency management officials

regarding hurricane evacuation.

Hurricane Warning (Code Red)

Perform the following activities when a hurricane watch is declared for Walton

County.

advise residents and guests of the need to evacuate; place a notice on the web page advising people that due to the

issuance of a hurricane warning for the area they should not plan to visit

WaterColor until the storm event has passes; notify local and state emergency management officials that an

evacuation notice has been given to residents and guests of WaterColor; evacuate project emergency management staff.

All Clear (Code Green)

place “all clear” message on the WaterColor web page; assess damage; and prepare the public and commercial facilities for reopening.

3.7 Hurricane Notifications

WaterColor will use its web site, e-mail, telephone, and posted on-site notices to

provide notification of potential storm events to property owners and renters.

The web banner will convey messages similar to the ones provided below for

each phase of the operations plan. These messages must remain flexible to

convey advisory information; therefore the content may be revised as necessary

to accomplish the objective.

The first notification will be issued when a hurricane enters the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane (name) has entered the Gulf of Mexico. While it is unlikely that

this storm will influence the weather conditions of the northwest Florida

coastal areas, WaterColor recommends that you observe the progress of

the storm prior to departing for reserved rental accommodations in the

area.

A second notification will be issued upon an announced hurricane watch. This

notice will be distributed through such means as e-mail and web page banners,

and posted notices at the Inn and resort management check-in desk.

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A hurricane watch has been declared for the Gulf Coastal area of Walton

County, including WaterColor. While no official evacuation order has

been ordered, caution is recommended and you may wish to delay your

visit until weather conditions have improved.

A third notification will occur with the announcement of a hurricane warning.

This announcement will also be distributed by e-mail and web page.

A hurricane warning has been declared for the Gulf Coastal areas of

Walton County, including WaterColor. Do not depart for the area until the

warning has been lifted and weather conditions improve. If you are

currently in the area, please evacuate. See web site connections for

evacuation routes and shelter locations.

Any official notifications or evacuation orders will be posted on the web site

when they are received.

A final “all clear” notification will be issued when the threat of the hurricane has

passed.

As of (date, time), the danger of a hurricane for northwest Florida,

including Walton County and WaterColor, has passed. You are

encouraged to continue with your planned visit to the area. We look

forward to seeing you at WaterColor.

3.8 Plan Maintenance

The Community Emergency Manager will be responsible for maintaining the

operational readiness of the Community Emergency Management Plan. The

CEM will review the plan annually and make recommendations to the HOA BOD

for evaluation and enhancements. In addition, the CEM will perform routine

community emergency management functions, as listed below.

Annual Activities

maintain hurricane information web page; update web page annually as appropriate; provide annual updates to property owners and renters as appropriate; monitor all hurricane activities during the storm season; check the operational readiness of the Emergency Operations Center;

and coordinate with regional emergency management officials prior to the

start of hurricane season. check supplies and replace as appropriate.

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APPENDICES

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Appendix A:

Evacuation Zone Maps

Evacuation Zones

Evacuating Population – Low Tourist Occupancy

Evacuating Population – High Tourist Occupancy

Public Shelter Demand – Low Tourist Occupancy

Public Shelter Demand – High Tourist Occupancy

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Evacuation Zones

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Evacuating Population – Low Tourist Occupancy

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Evacuating Population – High Tourist Occupancy

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Public Shelter Demand – Low Tourist Occupancy

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Public Shelter Demand – High Tourist Occupancy

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Appendix C:

Toll Free Claims Contact Numbers

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Toll Free Claims Contact Numbers

Allstate Commercial 800-547-8676

Allstate Personal 800-547-8676

AXA RE 800-216-3711

Bankers 800-756-9700

C N A 877-262-2727

Chubb Insurance Group 800-252-4670

Citizens Wind 866-411-2742

Clarendon National 800-216-3711

Companion Property 800-649-2948

Crum & Forster 800-690-5520

Cypress Property 888-352-9773

Encompass Insurance 800-588-7400

FCCI Insurance Group 800-226-3224

Fidelity National Insurance 800-220-1351

Fidelity National Property 800-725-9472

Fireman’s Fund (Personal & Commercial) 888-347-3428

First Community 800-437-2742

First Floridian 800-252-4633

First Protective 800-675-0145

Florida Select 888-700-0101

Foremost 800-527-3907

GuideOne 888-748-4326

Hartford Commercial 800-327-3636

Hartford Flood 800-759-8656

Hartford Personal 800-637-5410

ICAT 866-789-4228

Lexington Personal 800-355-4891

MetLife Auto & Home 800-854-6100

Omega Insurance 800-216-3711

Progressive 800-925-2886

Regency Insurance 800-216-3711

Royal & SunAlliance 800-847-6925

St Paul / Travelers 800-787-2851 or

800-238-6225

Sunshine State 877-563-0150

Tower Hill 800-216-3711

Travelers Flood 800-505-0193

Travelers Boat & Yacht 800-772-4482

Universal Property & Casualty 800-470-0599

Vanguard Fire & Casualty 888-343-5585

Zurich 800-987-3373

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Should It Be Necessary To File A Claim With An Insurance Company

As soon as possible, register your property with the insurance carrier as

being subject to a claim even if the damage is not known. There should

be an 800 number listed on the policy. The previous page has names and

phone numbers listed of many of these companies.

Obtain from your insurance agent a definitive procedure for filing claims.

Know what forms, documents, or information is needed to support a

claim.

Be prepared to supply the agent with a copy of legal papers concerning

the loss.

Review the policy to know what it covers.

Review the policy to know what the deductible are.

Keep a written record of expenses related to the loss, including receipts

for materials used in temporary repairs.

Do not have damaged material or furniture hauled away until it has been

accounted for by an adjustor.

Most policies cover additional living expenses as well as damages. Such

policies will usually advance money for temporary shelter, food, and

clothing if the home cannot be occupied.

Pictorial history of conditions existing in and outside the home before the

disaster is invaluable in securing an adequate insurance adjustment. Post

disaster pictorial documentation may also prove to be of major help in

realizing a proper settlement.

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Appendix D:

Special Needs Registration

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INITIAL CHANGE DNRO: YES NO

WALTON COUNTY

SPECIAL NEEDS PATIENT REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE PRINT

Last Name, First Name: _____________________________________________MI: _______ Speak English? ____ Yes _____ No

Street Address: _________________________ City: ________________Zip Code: ___________ Home Phone: ________________

TDD/TDY: Y N Social Sec. #: _______ - _______ - ________ DOB: ______/______/______ Age: ________ Sex: _______

Next of Kin Name: __________________________________ Home Phone: ________________ Relationship: _________________

Emergency Contact Name: ____________________________ Home Phone: ________________ Relationship: ________________

Doctor’s Name: __________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________

Please List Main Illness (DO NOT LEAVE BLANK) :

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

LIVING SITUATION IMPAIRMENT DISASTER PLAN DIRECTIONS TO HOME

(Check All That Apply)

Mobile Home/Trailer

Dependent on Electricity

Emergency Alert Equipment

Life Sustaining Medications

No Alternate Housing

No Emergency Heat

No Telephone

Lives Alone

Lives with Spouse

Lives with Spouse & Kids

Lives with Kids

Lives with Parents

Lives with Other Relative

Lives with Non-Relative

Lives in Group Home

Other: __________________

_______________________

(Check All That Apply)

Mobility

Memory

Vision

Hearing

Wheelchair

Respirator Dependent

Speech

Mental

Epilepsy

Anxiety/Depression

Cardiac History

Bedridden

Insulin Dependent

Incontinent of Bowel/Bladder

Special Diet: ______________

Oxygen Dependent_____LPM

Dialysis Dependent

Allergies: ________________

___________________________

Staying at Home

To Any Shelter

To Special Needs Shelter

Needs Evacuation Transport By:

Standard Vehicle

Ambulance Lift Gate

Other (Family, Hotel, Hospital)

Will Bring Caregiver to Shelter

Guide Dog

File of Life

Other: ______________________

SPECIAL AREAS: Lives in River Flood Zone

Lives in Hurricane Evacuation Zone

OTHER CONCERNS: Patient has Pets: Dog Cat

Other Pets: __________________

FROM:

I, the undersigned, give permission to release the information above to the Emergency Management Office for assistance with evacuation in the event of a

Natural Disaster/Emergency. I also give Emergency Service Providers, whether paid or volunteer, permission to enter my home in case of a declared

emergency.

Patient Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________ Witness:__________________________

Agency Name: ____________________ Phone: _____________ Person Completing Form: ______________________

Additional Comments:

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return form to: Walton County Emergency Management, 75 S. Davis Lane, DeFuniak Spgs., FL 32435

Fax: (850) 892-8366 Phone: (850) 892-8065

FOR USE BY AGENCY SUBMITTING ONLY: DELETION CODES (check one to remove from registration):

MOVED DISCHARGED DECEASED NO LONGER NEEDS ASSISTANCE

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Appendix E:

Evacuation Route Maps

Evacuation Network

Evacuation Traffic Congestion – Low Tourist Occupancy

Evacuation Traffic Congestion – High Tourist Occupancy

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Evacuation Network

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Evacuation Traffic Congestion – Low Tourist Occupancy

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Evacuation Traffic Congestion – High Tourist Occupancy

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Appendix F:

Community Contact Information

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Emergency and Government Telephone Numbers for Walton County

Emergency

American Red Cross 850-314-0316

Sheriff’s Office – Walton County 850-892-8186

EOC Manager 850-892-8065

Civil Defense 850-892-8066

S W Dispatch 850-267-2000

Florida Highway Patrol 850-459-6861

Fire Station – WaterColor 850-231-4763

National Hurricane Center – NOAA 202-482-3154

Hospital

Sacred Heart Hospital 850-278-3600

Walton County

Attorney’s Office 850-892-8110

Building & Permitting 850-892-8160

Code Enforcement 850-892-8160

Planning & Zoning Enforcement 850-892-8157

Department of Natural Resource Protection 850-892-3712

Development Management 850-892-8309

Engineering 850-951-0551

Land Use & Permit 850-267-1955

Post Office 850-267-2280

Property Appraiser 850-892-8123

St. Joe Operations

WaterColor Homeowner’s Association 850-231-1260

WaterSound Development 850-231-6480

WaterSound Homeowner’s Association 850-534-2061

Schools

Seaside Neighborhood School 850-231-0396

Van R Butler Elementary School 850-622-1102

South Walton High School 850-267-0429

Walton County Middle School (DeFuniak Springs)

Walton County High School (DeFuniak Springs)

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Community Facilities

Beach Club 850-534-5042

WaterColor Inn 850-534-5000

WaterColor Recreation Services 850-534-5994

WaterColor Security 850-685-6362

General

Elder Affairs 800-963-5337

FEMA 800-621-3362

Florida Council of Churches 407-839-3454

National Flood Insurance program 800-427-2354

State Hurricane Hotline 800-342-3557

State Volunteer and Donations Hotline 800-354-3571

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Appendix G:

Definitions and Terminology

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Definitions and Terminology

The following weather related terms are in common usage and may prove

helpful in reading this plan.

Tropical Disturbance – This is the first stage of unstable weather that could

escalate. No strong wind, but there is rotary circulation.

Tropical Depression – Clearly defined low-pressure area with highest wind speed

of 38 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm – This is a low-pressure area with a defined rotary circulation.

Winds range from 39 to 73 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm Watch – An announcement that a tropical storm or one that

might be developing, poses a threat to an area, generally within 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Warning – An announcement that tropical storm conditions with

39 to 73 miles per hour sustained wind may hit a specific area within 24 hours.

Hurricane – Is a violent storm originating over tropical or subtropical waters with

sustained wind over 74 miles per hour. The winds, as in tropical depressions or

storms, blow around the center in a counterclockwise direction. The diameter of

these storms may range from 100 to 1,000 miles.

Storm Surge – Rapidly rising tide as a storm makes landfall. Salt water flooding

cripples communications, overwhelms storm sewers, and contaminates drinking

water supplies. Check the County Emergency Management Web Site to find the

surge area for your home.

Hurricane Watch – Is an announcement that a hurricane poses a threat to a

specific area, generally within 36 hours.

Hurricane Warning – An alert that a hurricane is expected to hit a specific area

within 24 hours. In instances where the course of a hurricane is erratic, this alert

may be issued only a few hours before hurricane conditions begin.

Tornado – The most violent of atmospheric phenomena, winds may whirl at up to

300 miles per hour. A spinning tornado may sound like the roaring of an airplane

or a locomotive. Tornadoes are usually short-lived and may be extraordinarily

destructive over a small area.

Waterspout – Is a tornado over water.

Tornado Watch – An announcement by the National Weather Service that a

severe weather condition exists that may spawn a tornado.

Tornado Warning – Means a tornado was sighted. The announcement generally

gives anticipated course.