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LAKE PARKHARBOR MARINA

HURRICANE' PLAN

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105 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park, FL 33403 Ph (561) 881-3353 Fax (561) 881-3355

HURRICANE PLAN

The Lake Park Harbor Marina Hurricane Plan will be initiated by the marina manager according to

preset storm criteria, to prepare the marina facilities for a pending hurricane and where possible,

to assist boat owners to protect their vessels and equipment. This plan is premised on a 72 hour

hurricane alert to provide adequate lead time for evacuation before storm conditions prohibit the

movement or securing of boats and equipment. The marina strongly recommends that each

boat owner read this plan and and pre-determine your own plan of action to secure your boat and

equipment in a timely manner.

Lake Park Harbor Marina will use two sources of weather data to trigger the action plan at approxi-

mately 72 hours prior to predicted landfall. These are the National Weather Service and the

National Hurricane Center. The hurricane plan will be activated by the marina manager based

on the following three criteria:

1. Predicted landfall within a distance of 75 miles to the south and 50 miles to the north

of the Palm Beach area.

2. Predicted total probability of landfall in this area of 10% at 72 hours prior to landfall

as defined in the National Weather Service Hurricane Alert.

3. Predicted storm intensity of 74 mph and above, and a 4 - 5 foot tidal surge for the

evacuation of the marina. (Category 1 Hurricane)

The implementation of the Hurricane Plan beginning at the 72 hour alert will be in 3 phases.

Phase One: (72 - 48 hours ETA)

Initiate alert

Man phone and fax communications

Assist boat owners in preparation

Phase Two: (48 - 24 hours ETA)

Begin securing grounds and office

• Prepare harbor barricade (if necessary)

Assist any evacuating boats

Phase Three: (24 - 0 hours ETA)

Barricade harbor entrance

Office and grounds secured

Harbor secured

Stormwatch

All boat owners will be required to complete an individual hurricane action plan and are urged to

maintain adequate boat insurance to include equipment on the vessel and in the dockbox. Strict

control will be exercised by the marina over security, access to the marina grounds, and salvage

operations, Within 24 hours of the storm a hurricane operations center will be set up in the marina

office to assist in recovery operations and to assist owners with salvage operations,

Accurate weather forecasting is a prerequisite to the effectiveness of hurricane preparedness,

The marina office will maintain a weather log during the hurricane alert The National Weather

service 72 hour hurricane alert is based on a mathmatical model to predict the storm path and

time of landfall relative to the Florida East Coast The maximum probabilities a decision maker

can expect to receive in the early periods preceding the storm are deceptively low:

Forecast Period Maximum Probability

72 hours48 hours36 hours24 hours12 hours

10%13-18%20-25%35-45%60-70%

Given these differences in probabilities we must be prepared to initiate the action plan on a low

probability to achieve the 72 hour lead time necessary to execute the plan,

The NWS categorizes tropical storms and hurricanes according to the following:

Category 12345

74 to96 to111 to131 to156 +

95 mph110 mph130 mph155 mph

mph

4 to 5 ft surge6 to 8 ft surge9 to 12 ft surge13 to 18 ft surge19+ ftsurge

Phase One and Two will include but not be limited to the following:

* Secure all marina equipment to include trash cans, dock boxes, and tools.

* Tie down throw rings and fire extinguishers.

* Remove all small signs and put in storage.

* Prepare harbor barricade for deployment.

* Prepare office equipment to be evacuated.

* As time permits, assist boat owners in preparing and securing their vessels.

Phase Three will include:

* Deploy harbor barricade at 24 hours ETA (No vessels will be allowed to enter

or leave the marina harbor after 24 hours ETA)

* Remove all electronic equipment from the marina office with the exception of

the VHF radio and the telephones.

* Shut off all power and water at 12 hours ETA

* Make a dock checklist of all vessels remaining in the harbor.

All marina personnel will evacuate the marina at 12 hours ETA with a minimum of 6 hours of

daylight remaining so they may attend to personal preparations.

NO ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO REMAIN ON A BOAT AT LAKE PARK HARBOR MARINADURING THE STORM PERIOD. (12 hours before until 12 hours after ETA) Life jackets should

be worn while walking the docks when wind velocities are in excess of 45 mph. Boat owners

should not attempt to move or resecure loose boats during the storm period. Extreme caution

should be exercised in all outdoor activities. In the event of injury, outside medical aid will prob-

ably not be available.

As soon as practical following the passage of the storm the marina staff will return to conduct a

preliminary assessment of damage to the docks and grounds. A written assessment will be pre-

pared within 24 hours of return to include estimated damage and recommendations for emergency

salvage operations. Immediately following the storm, access to the marina will be strictly limited

to boat owners. Salvage contractors and insurance adjusters must be pre-registered by the boat

owner prior to access to the grounds. Salvage contractors MUST provide references, insurance,

performance bond and releases before they will be allowed access to the marina. Vessel salvage

operations are the responsibility of boat owners and their insurance carriers. The marina cannot

authorize nor prohibit salvage operations by owners and their qualified salvage contractors.

However, the marina will make every effort to assist and support owners in their salvage operations.

Boat Owner's Hurricane Preparation Worksheet

Boat's Name: ----------- Slip# _

Model: Length: _

Owner's Name: ----------------------Address:

City, State, Zip:

Day Phone: ------------- Night Phone: _

Alternates (If you are not available):

Name: ----------------- Name: ---------------Address: -------------------- Address: ------------~----City, State, Zip: _ City, State, Zip: _

Day Phone: Day Phone:

Night Phone: Night Phone: _

Has Boat Keys? _ Has Boat Keys?

Access to Hurricane Equipment? _ Access to Hurricane Equipment? _

Planned Location During Hurricane: ~ ..•..•....---.: ~

In the event of a hurricane, Iagree to double all dock lines, add chafing gear, addadditional fenders, remove all canvas, secure or remove sails (if applicable) and removeall loose items (chairs, steps, plants, etc.) from dock and finger piers.

Initials of Owner: -------•• At the threat of a storm, Marina personnel are always on standby alert. During a "HurricaneWatchIWarning", personnel will prepare common areas, communicate with and assist Marinaoccupants and absentee owners based on information on file with the Marina office. It is criticalthat we have every occupant's cooperation, as Marina personnel are limited and time is of theessence during a storm situation. Marina personnel will perform to the best of their abilities andwill be required to personally evacuate once an official order has been issued.