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Readiness for Recovery: The Galveston Model for Evacuation & Recovery AD | 02.13.2007 | 14:51:47 | Views: 8671 | ID: The following contains presentations, and abstracts of the key points within these presentations, outlining the evacuation and community coordination models that are foundational to the success of Galveston's community approach to preparedness, response and recovery. This does not reflect the complete emergency planning and coordination schema in place for Galveston, but is intended as a template for other communities to study and adapt for their own use.
Readiness for Recovery: The Galveston Model Opening and Award Ceremony Remarks: Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas *On-line transcript Download PDF Part I: Evacuation - Preparing, training and organizing for evacuation 1) Presentation by Steven J. Leblanc, City Manager, City of Galveston Twenty best practices that range from defining memorandums of understanding with partners for transportation and shelter prior to an event, how to develop a timeline for hurricane readiness, ensuring the City's ability to readily assess damages, and managing media inquiries. *On-line full transcript Download PDF *On-line abstract transcript Download PDF
2) Presentation by Dr. Karen H. Sexton, CEO, UTMB Eleven best practices that outline the largest hospital evacuation in U.S. history, including key procedures such as establishment of an incident command center, a patient checklist, and guiding principles for nurses and physicians. *On-line full transcript Download PDF *On-line abstract transcript Download PDF 3) Presentation by Sharon Strain, ED Galveston Housing Authority Fourteen best practices for evacuation of elderly or special needs residents that, while living independently, may need a helping hand, including procedures for training employees accompanying residents with essential information, such as what to pack, and how to ensure continuity of operations off-site. *On-line full transcript Download PDF *On-line abstract transcript Download PDF 4) Presentation by Stan Blazyk and Jim Hale, Co-Chairs, the Mayor's Citizen Response Teams An outline of process for identifying the special needs evacuees, their location, and unique requirements; volunteers, database tracking, transportation, medical assistance, allowance for evacuation with pets, and registration forms and waivers. *On-line full transcript Download PDF *On-line abstract transcript Download PDF Part II: Readiness to Recover - Cooperation, Partnerships, Leadership 5) Presentation by Judge James D. Yarbrough, County Judge, County of Galveston: Integrating county, city and surrounding area transportation & evacuation planning; and the importance of citizen support and enhancing communication between coordinating entities. *On-line full transcript Download PDF *On-line abstract transcript Download PDF 6) Presentation by Steven M. Cernak, Director, Port of Galveston Recommendations for suspending and reopening port operations in the face of an impending storm to ensure security and continuity of operations post disaster. *On-line full transcript Download PDF *On-line abstract transcript Download PDF 7) Presentation by Kempner L. Harris, Jr., Kempner Capital Management Ltd. & Jeffrey G. Sjostrom, Galveston Economic Development Partnership A series of recommendations promoting financial recovery, including current and future reserves, tax incentives for preparedness and post disaster, and accelerated permit processing for rebuilding. *On-line full transcript Download PDF *On-line abstract transcript Download PDF 8) Presentation by Dr. Joan Richardson, Hospital and Institutional Emergency Preparedness, University of Texas Medical Branch Outline of an annual hazard vulnerability analysis process to prepare for bio/chem/radiological threats and inevitable disasters from the perspective of the clinical, research and educational enterprise. (Click below to download file) southwesternregmeettranscript.pdf
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