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Lisa SandtDirector of Planning & Economic DevelopmentLee-Russell Council of Governments (LRCOG)
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Regional planning agency
Serve Lee and Russell Counties
Regional Population: 180,669
Area: 1,267 square miles
Programs in Aging and Planning and Economic Development
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Services Demand Response Contract
FY08 Ridership: 56,501
Buses: 26
Drivers: 12 (FT) and 6 (PT)
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Services Fixed Route Paratransit Contract
FY08 Ridership: 35,586
Buses: 8
Drivers: 4(FT) and 1 (PT)
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Activities in the following planning elements:
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
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Developed and updated Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans
Prepared and administered Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs
Implemented homeland security and man-made hazard assessments
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Transit is incorporated into the Emergency Operation Plan – ESF #1: Transportation
Involvement of staff in emergency management training
Participation in emergency management exercises
Development and maintenance of a Transit Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan
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Activated and stationed at the Emergency Operation Center during disasters
Provided transportation to shelters for carless and special need populations Hurricane Ivan Hurricane Dennis
Entered into a contract with local hospital to provide emergency evacuation services
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Returned evacuees to their homes after the disasters
Provided transportation to Hurricane Katrina evacuees in temporary housing
Participated in Lee County’s Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters
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Cultivate an on-going relationship with local EMAs
Distribute a “Transit Staff Emergency Call Down List” to EMAs
Develop an “Employee Volunteer Emergency Phone List” and have a Plan B
Develop a “Public Information Campaign” for distribution to media and first responders
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Know the condition and capacity of your system.
Set service parameters with local EMAs.
Go into response & recovery efforts with eyes open.
Debriefing is essential for responding effectively next time.
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Formalize relationship with local EMA’s
Train first responders on transit vehicle operation
Work with first responders to implement training opportunities
Continue participation in exercises, training, and planning activities
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