lisa sandt director of planning & economic development lee-russell council of governments...
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Lisa SandtDirector of Planning & Economic DevelopmentLee-Russell Council of Governments (LRCOG)
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
Services Demand Response Contract
FY08 Ridership: 56,501
Buses: 26
Drivers: 12 (FT) and 6 (PT)
Services Fixed Route Paratransit Contract
FY08 Ridership: 35,586
Buses: 8
Drivers: 4(FT) and 1 (PT)
Activities in the following planning elements:
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Developed and updated Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans
Prepared and administered Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs
Implemented homeland security and man-made hazard assessments
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
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
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
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
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.
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