1. Alabama Emergency Management Agency Brock Long, Director

2. 3/18/2016 page # 2 Concern: Are Operational Timeframes Realistic? Since 1851, 31% of all storms that impacted Alabama provided less than 72 hours notice Hurricane Camille (Cat 5 1969) Was a tropical storm 72 hours from the coast Hurricane Katrina 72 Hour forecast track vs. actual best track

3. 3/18/2016 page # 3 Evacuation Planning Initiatives Old map2010

4. 3/18/2016 page # 4 Shelter Initiatives Reducing the distance: Statewide Shelter Taskforce: 24 two-year-college sites 755 community shelter sites Evacuation Capacity: 179K Managed Capacity: 30K EMAC shelter mgt team for events greater than 30K

5. 3/18/2016 page # 5 Dynamic Clearance Time Calculator & Real Time Monitoring Virtual Alabama/Virtual USA

6. 3/18/2016 page # 6 Logistical failure = Response and Recovery Failure Developing vendor managed warehouse concept Validated county logistic plans for Region 1 & 2 Established stock of items at ADECA and Jasper warehouse Secured pre-event contracts and verified emergency contract providers Develop robust POD capability Logistics Initiatives

7. 3/18/2016 page # 7 Communication & Event Management Initiatives Communications ―Upgrading EMITS (Event Management Software) ―Conducted Statewide Interoperable Communications exercise ―Upgrades to AEMA Communications Room, Communication vehicles, SEOC floor, Media Center, teleconferencing equipment, and radio systems ―Acquired of a 100’ portable tower trailer for state or county entities

8. 3/18/2016 page # 8 Public Awareness www.ema.alabama.gov

9. 3/18/2016 page # 9 Public Awareness Alabama Hurricane Awareness book on the web at www.ema.alabama.gov On Twitter: @AlabamaEMA

10. Alabama Emergency Management Agency P.O. Drawer 2160 Clanton, AL 35046 205-280-2200 www.ema.alabama.gov Alabama Emergency Management Agency P.O. Drawer 2160 Clanton, AL 35046 205-280-2200 www.ema.alabama.gov Alabama's coordinating agency for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery