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Special ThanksMany people and

organizations werinstrumental in

making the 2008Hurricane Guide thmost comprehensivpublication availabl

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(305) 743-0844Art by: Travis Cread

Written by: Matt Stan

Advice from Bill Read:7Director, National Hurricane Center

Important Contact Information: 8

Warnings from Matt Strahan: 11

Monroe County Shelters: 12&13

TABLE OF CONTENTSHurricane Preparation Checklist: 15

National Hurricane Center at Glance: 16

Surge Myths: 19

Behind the Scenes With Dennis Feltgen: 21

Tips for Boaters:24

Special Needs:25

Emergency Network: 27

Pets: 28

Applying for a FEMA Trailer:30

Re-entry to the Keys: 31


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Friends: Islamorada enjoys an extraordinary quality of life in a beautiful tropical paradise. Nevertheless, ourlocation leaves us exposed to the powerful and destructive nature of hurricanes.

Although we can not prevent hurricanes, we can prepare for them. And through careful planningand the collective efforts between government, citizens and businesses, we can lessen the effects of ahurricane and carry on as one of the nest communities in America.

In Islamorada, we are making intensive efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of you and yourfamily in many different ways. While the Village does have comprehensive hurricane preparednessplans, it is vital each resident and visitor is educated on how to prepare for, and what to do should ahurricane strike. This guide will help you get started. Its estimated that 80-90% of people living in hurricane prone areas think theyve experienced theworst of a major hurricane; most likely they have not. This can give people a false sense of what amajor hurricane actually is or the potential damage it can cause. Every day that goes by without ahurricane, it becomes harder and harder to convince people to prepare.

So, here we go folks. Your wake up call is ringing and youve got three options: get your hurricaneplan done now; accept the notion youll be waiting in very long lines for supplies; or get caught bysurprise. Keeping our ngers crossed wont do the trick. Please prepare now for storm season. Respectfully,

Mayor Cathi Hill

Village of Islamorada

MayorCathi Hill

Vice MayorDon Achenberg

CouncilmanDave Boerner

Councilwoman

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ISLAMORADA VILLAGE OF ISLANDSe Village of Islamorada has developed its own CEMP which has specic plans to deal with tropical cyclone emergencies. The primary strmponents of this plan are:

- Reduce vulnerability of people to damage, injury, and loss of life and property.- Prepare for prompt and efficient response and recovery.- Prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of victims.- Provide a setting of rapid and orderly restoration of services and rehabilitation of aff ected property.- Provide for interagency coordination to facilitate immediate delivery of assistance.- Maintain continuity of operations and continuity of government.- Provide public information

nce the Mayor (or in the Mayors absence, Vice Mayor, Mayors designee, or an available Councilmember) declare a local State of Eme CEMP is then put into place. Depending upon the level of the threat of the approaching storm, the Village will coordinate protective actth Monroe Countys Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Additionally, the Village will set up its own EOC to coordinate necessaponse.

timed intervals before landfall, diff erent parts of the plan will be implemented. These include identifying and determining the needacuate non-residents, boaters, parks and campgrounds, trailer and RV parks and special needs. In addition, coordination of response overy teams, any necessary mandatory evacuations, and all necessary interagency coordination will also be addressed.e Village has contracts with professional disaster recovery teams, as well as additional local providers of heavy equipment and contravices necessary for any recovery. However, the aftermath of a tropical cyclone impact leaves many hazards that will need to be manad rendered safe. Some of these could be down power lines, blocked or washed-out roads and highways, re hazards, and unsafe structud looters.

cal residents must be patient while emergency responders perform search and rescue and render areas safe. Local residents should understaat recovery from a tropical cyclone emergency will be extensive and comprehensive! Depending on the damage and access to the a ff

as recovery could take days, weeks or months! Your patience will greatly assist our eff

orts during the recovery process!st as The Village has a Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan for its residents and visitors, so should each resident have their own plan. Uthis guide to formulate your own plan, and then put it into e ect should a storm threaten. - Chief William A. Wagner, III

Category 3, 4, & 5 Hurricanesthat have e ected the Keys ithe last 100 years


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Sa r-Simpson Hurricane Scale Classifying scale for most Western Hemisphere

tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms, andthereby become hurricanes. The categories intowhich the scale divides hurricanes are distinguishedby the intensities of their respective sustained winds.The classi cations are intended primarily for use in

measuring the potential damage and ooding ahurricane will cause upon landfall. The Sa r-SimpsonHurricane Scale is used only to describe hurricanesforming in the Atlantic Ocean and northern Paci cOcean east of the International Date Line. Otherareas label their tropical cyclones as cyclones andtyphoons, and use their own classi cation scales.

Category 1 winds 74 95mphNo real damage to buildings. Damage to unanchored

mobile homes. Some damage to poorly constructedsigns. Also, some coastal ooding and minor pierdamage. Irene(1999), Allison(1995)

Category 2 winds 96 110mphSome damage to building roofs, doors and

windows. Considerable damage to mobile homes.Flooding damages piers and small craft in unprotectedmoorings may break their moorings. Some treesblown down.

Georges(1999), Gloria(1985)

Major HurricanesCategory 3 winds 111 130mph

Some structural damage to small residences and

utility buildings. Large trees blown down. Mobilehomes and poorly built signs destroyed. Floodingnear the coast destroys smaller structures with largerstructures damaged by oating debris. Terrain may be

ooded will inland.Betsy(1965), Alicia(1983), Fran(1996), Dennis(2005),

Katrina(2005), Rita(2005), Wilma(2005)

Category 4 winds 131 155mphMore extensive curtailwall features with some

complete roof structure failures on small residences.Major erosion of beach areas. Terrain may be oodedwell inland.

Galveston(1900), Donna(1960), Hugo(1989),Charley(2004)

Category 5 winds 156mph +Complete roof failure on many residences and

industrial buildings. Some complete building failureswith small utility buildings blown over or away.Flooding causes major damage to lower oors of allstructures near the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas may be required.

Labor Day(1935), Camille(1969), Andrew(1992)

Barometric Pressure Barometricpressure is the weight of the column of airthat extends from the ground (or waterssurface) to the top of the atmosphere. Itis also called air pressure. Air pressure ismeasured by a barometer. 29.92 is theaverage air pressure at sea level. Barometricpressure is very low in a hurricane. Labor Day Hurricane: 26.35 inHg(inches of mercury), Georges: 27.68 inHg, Wilma:26.06 inHg (record low)

Eye The roughly circular area of comparatively light winds that encompassesthe center of a severe tropical cyclone. The eye is either completely or partiallysurrounded by the eyewall cloud.

Eyewall / Wall CloudAn organizedband or ring of cumulonimbus clouds thatsurround the eye, or light-wind center of a tropical cyclone. Eyewall and wall cloudare used synonymously.

Hurricane An intense tropical weathersystem of strong thunderstorms witha well-dened surface circulation andmaximum sustained winds of 74 MPH (64knots) or higher.

Hurricane WarningA warning thatsustained winds 64 kt (74 mph or 119 km/ hr) or higher associated with a hurricaneare expected in a specied coastal area in24 hours or less. A hurricane warning canremain in e ff ect when dangerously highwater or a combination of dangerouslyhigh water and exceptionally high wavescontinue, even though winds may be lessthan hurricane force.

Hurricane WatchAn announcementfor specic coastal areas that hurricaneconditions are possible within 36 hours.

Tropical Cyclone Tropical cyclonesare warm core, non-frontal, low-pressuresystems of synoptic scale that develop overtropical or subtropical waters and havea denite organized surface circulation. Tropical depressions, tropical storms, andhurricane are all forms of tropical cyclones,diff erentiated only be the intensity of the

winds associated with them.

Tropical Depression An orgsystem of clouds and thunderstormsdened surface circulation and maxsustained winds of 38 MPH (33 knless. Sustained winds are dened aminute average wind measured at a33 ft (10 meters) above the surface.

Tropical Disturbance A tropical weather system of appaorganized convection -- generally 1300 nmi in diameter -- originating tropics or subtropics, having a nonfmigratory character, and maintainiidentity for 24 hours or more. It mmay not be associated with a detec

perturbation of the wind eld.

Tropical StormAn organized of strong thunderstorms with a desurface circulation and maximum suwinds of 3973 MPH (3463 knots

Tropical Storm Watch Hurtropical storm conditions are possibspecied area, usually within 36 houin to NOAA Weather Radio, commradio, or television for information.

Tropical Storm Warning Tstorm conditions are expected inspecied area, usually within 24 ho

Storm Surge An abnormal riselevel accompanying a hurricane or intense storm, and whose height idiff erence between the observed levthe sea surface and the level that whave occurred in the absence ofcyclone. Storm surge is usually estiby subtracting the normal or astronhigh tide from the observed stormand can reach 25 feet high and be 50miles wide.

Storm TideA combination ofsurge and the normal tide (i.e., a 1storm surge combined with a 2normal high tide over the mean seacreated a 17-foot storm tide).

TROPICAL STORM DICTIONAknow the terms, identify the hazards


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EVACUATION INFORMATIONWhen hurricanes are tracking across the Atlantic Ocean and veering

oward the Florida Keys, proper preparation is the best defense for yound your family.

Who should Evacuate?Category 3, 4, AND 5 Hurricanes:By state statute, all persons are required to comply with an evacuation

rder. In this case, you will be directed to go to the mainland.All persons that live in mobile homes, travel

railers, recreational vehicles (RVs), and boats are required to evacuate.Without regard to structure type, all persons that live in low-lying

reas or directly adjacent to the water will receive a recommendationo evacuate.

All persons that are sick, elderly, or disabled will receive aecommendation to evacuate the mainland.

All women in their third trimester of pregnancy will receive aecommendation to evacuate.

All non-residents and visitors to the Florida Keys must evacuate dueo Florida Statutes.

Evacuating your homeAn evacuation is a slow, frustrating, time consuming experience.

Evacuees exercise extreme caution in tra ffic, because they do not wisho loose their means of transportation. Provisions have been madeo close US1 and move remaining evacuees into the safest structuresvailable, as weather conditions deteriorate. You will not be caught onhe highway during landfall of any hurricane. Remember these importantoints, while evacuating

Select your primary and alternate evacuation routes prior to leaving.

evacuation route.

Management.

Dangerous winds can often precede a hurricane by many hours. Allersons evacuating with a large vehicle and those persons planning toow a trailer or boat are required to leave early. Later in an evacuation,hese vehicles will be removed from tra ffic.

If you have the need for special foods (Ensure, etc.) you mayring them with you. High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly,rackers, granola bars, trail mix, and other snack foods may be a gooddea if you get hungry in between meals. If necessary bring specialietary foods--such as diabetic, low salt, liquid diet, baby food andormula. Dont forget a manual can opener.

One complete change of clothing includingootwear. A sleeping bag, blanket and pillow. Rain gear and sturdy shoes.

Washcloth, small towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste,anitary napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, towelettes, etc.

Medications--clearly markyour name, dosage, type of medication, and prescribing physician. must be able to take all medications by yourself. Any dressing chaneeded.

Identication and valuable papers (insudocuments, etc.), Name and address of doctors, Name and addresnearest relative not living in area.

Special Needs clients who pre-register their pet(s) are to bring their pet(s) with them to shelter providing that Pet-Friensheltering is available at the time, they provide the required supp(including a cage, food, etc.), and make arrangements in advanctheir pick-up.

Bring a cell phone if you have one. It mayin handy. Games, cards, toys, battery powered radios, ashlightcandles or lanterns), batteries, or other reasonable items you may nare welcome too. Take a bath and eat before you leave home.

Not Allowed: Alcoholic Beverages or Weapons

Evacuating to Dade CountyMonroe County residents seeking public shelter in Dade Co

should take the Fl Turnpike Extension from Fl City to Florida InteUniversity (F.I.U.) at the US 41/SW 8th St. Exit (MM25X). See m This is the officially designated location to provide shelter for MoCounty residents. Do not report to other Dade County shelters as tmay not be open. IMPORTANT: Bring items with you as shown into bring to a Shelter.

Upon entering Dade County, turn your radio to station WIOD AM) or WFLC (97.3F) to receive emergency information.

When weather forecasters predict that the Florida Keys are in tof a hurricane, Monroe County shelters are opened. However, MoCounty may not have enough shelter spaces for a Category 1 or 2(This is especially true of the Lower Keys and Key West). In theCategory 3 storm or higher, all shelters will be closed and residenevacuate to the mainland. Monroe Countys Emergency PreparedPlan calls for a Phased Evacuation intended to provide a safe andevacuation for residents.

At this point, residents and visitors should already have their displan in a ff ect.

1) Monroe County may not have enough shelter spaces for a Ca

1 or 2 hurricane.2) There are no shelters in Monroe County that will be safe in the

deadly hurricanes (Category 3,4, or 5) and will close during intense hurricanes. Residents and visitors will then evacuate tomainland.

3) The purpose of a shelter is to provide a safe haven from the stDO NOT EXPECT substantial meals or comfort items.

4) NO MEDICAL CARE will be available at these shelters. Rwho need medical care or who qualify as special needs shregister with Monroe County Social Services if they will requiassistance in evacuating.

5) Absolutely no alcohol, illegal drugs, or weapons will be permin the shelters.


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MONROE COUNTY EVACUATION ZONES

MM0 - MM6, Key West High School2100 Flagler Ave., Key West

Poinciana Elementary School1407 Kennedy Drive, Key West

MM6-MM40, Sugarloaf Elementary SchoolOne block north of U.S. 1 on Crane Blvd., MM19

MM40-MM63, Stanley Switlik Elementary School

3400 Overseas Hwy., accessed by 35th St., Bayside, Marathon

MM63-3-way stop at CR 905 (near Garden Cove)Coral Shores High School8990 Old Highway, MM89, Oceanside

CR 905-Mainland, FIU Campus andother Miami-Dade shelterss

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rvices for residents, guests, workforce, and appropriately caged orated pets, Monroe County wants you to know the following newformation:

ountywide emergency transportation provided by Monroe Countyll be available during the evacuation, reentry, and recovery phasesemergencies as determined by Monroe County Emergency

anagement

he purpose of emergency transportation is to provide residents, guests,orkforce and pets with transportation to County shelter facilities locatedFlorida International University campus in Miami-Dade County.

hose who wish to utilize these emergency transportation services canpicked up at the following countywide locations:

anagement.

MM 4.6 Stock Island Vacant lot north of Burger KingMM 10 Big Coppitt Circle K MM 15 Saddlebunch Babys Coff eeMM 17 Sugarloaf BlvdMM 20 Sugarloaf Alamo buildingMM 21 Cudjoe County buildingMM 22 Cudjoe BC MarineMM 25 Summerland Professional building just north of DionMM 27 Ramrod Looe Key ResortMM 28.5 Littler Torch Dolphin MarinaMM 29.5 Big Pine Keys Sea CenterMM 31.4 Big Pine St. Peters Church

Middle KeysMM 47.5 Knights KeyMM 48.7 Marathon Fishermans HospitalMM 50 Marathon KmartMM 51.7 Marathon Southwind BuildingMM 53.2 Marathon San Pablo ChurchMM 58 Grassy Key Wild BillsMM 59 Grassy Key JoJosMM 61 Hawks Cay Waters Edge restaurantMM 62.9 Coral KeyMM 68.5 Layton City HallMM 70 Fiesta Key Aqueduct Authority

Upper KeysMM 73.8 Lower Matecumbe Caloos Cove MarinaMM 75 Lower Matecumbe Columbus DriveMM 80 Upper Matecumbe Hampton Inn / Majestic Gas StatioMM 81.5 Upper MatecumbeHurricane MonumentMM 84.2 Windley Key Holiday IsleMM 86 Plantation Key DOT scale houseMM 84.4 Plantation Key Professional building mm 88.4MM 90 Plantation Key Coral Shores High School

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2008 STORM NATo better communicate with the public, forecasters worldwide

use short, distinctive names to describe tropical storms andhurricanes.

2008 Atlantic Basin Tropical Cyclone Na

Arthur Hanna OmarBertha Ike PalomaCristobal Josephine ReneDolly Kyle SallyEdouard Laura TeddyFay Marco VickyGustav Nana Wilfred

According to the National Hurricane Center, the practice of namstorms is especially important when exchanging detailed weatherinformation between hundreds of widely scattered weather statiocoastal bases, and ships at sea.

Updated each year by the World Meteorological Organizationrotating name lists give rise to these o fficial storm names. Separaare used for separate world regions. The lists contain 21 names andcycled each year. For example, the 2008 Atlantic Basin list will beagain in 2014.

In the event that more than 21 named tropical cyclones occur, eadditional storm will take names from the Greek alphabet: Alpha, Gamma, Delta, and so on. If a storm forms in the o ff -season, it wthe next name in the list based on the current calendar date.

Labor Day (1935) Category 1 to 5 in 24 hours

Category 2 to 4 in 6 hours

Category 1 to 4 in 18 hours

Tropical Storm to Catein 33 hours

Tropical Storm to Catein 21 hours

RAPID INTENSIFICATION: PREPARE AWhen tracking a tropical storm, please be mindful that a

hurricanes intensity could erupt in just hours!

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If you know a hurricane ispproaching, prepare for the worst.

GET OFF THE OPEN WATER, or ASAR AWAY FROM THE STORM ASOSSIBLE.If this is impossible, keep in mind

hat the right front quadrant of aurricane usually, but not always,roduces the most violent weather.If you boat is easily trailerable,

vacuate from the Keys AS EARLYAS POSSIBLE. Monroe County has ahased evacuation that allows forarly departure of boaters, tourists,nd those in mobile homes. Pleaseemember that if you wait too longo evacuate, you wont be allowedo take you boat on the road. If youlace on taking your boat away by

water, please remember that theKeys drawbridges will be lockedown once mandatory evacuationegins.Marathon is also home to many

oat storage facilities and yards thatmay remove your boat from thewater, but please plan several dayshead. During these emergencies,ards and marinas are not only

busy helping others, but they mustalso begin preparing their ownevacuation and hurricane plans.

If you must move your boat, rstinspect the trailer to make sure it isin proper working condition. Check tires (including a spare), wheelbearings, tow hitch and lights. If you can, put you boat and trailer in a

garage or under a carport. Secure theboat to strong trees or a deadmananchor. Strip o anything that couldbe torn loose during high winds.

Increase the weight of yourtrailered outboard by lling thehull with water. Insert wood blocksbetween the trailer frame and thesprings for extra support with theadded weight.

Never stay with your boat! Onceyour boat is secured you mustseek shelter on land immediately.

Please remember: Monroe CountyHurricane Shelters are closed for themost severe hurricanes and you willbe forced to evacuate.

Berth at a dock that hassturdy piling and o er reasonableshelter from open water and stormsurge. Double up all mooring lines

but provide enough slack so yourboat can rise with the higher tides.Cover all lines with chafe protectors,or double neoprene garden hose,at points where the line is likely towear an put out extra fenders andfenderboards.

Anchor your vessel in aprotected harbor where the bottomcan allow a good anchor hold. An

advantage to anchoring is that theboat can more easily respond towind and water changes withoutstriking docks or other boats. Heavyand extra anchors are needed forthis option and enough line shouldbe on hand to allow a scope of atleast 10:1 for each anchor.

Hurricane holes areideal locations to moor your boatduring a hurricane. These are deep,narrow covers or inlets surroundedby a number of sturdy trees whichwhich block the wind and provide

a tie-o for anchor lines. The bestlocation for a hurricane hole is onefar enough inland to avoid the mostsevere winds and tides, yet closeenough to reach under short notice.Safety-conscious cruisers may wantto scout out a satisfactory hurricanehole ahead of time.

One of the many possiblearrangements that can be used tosecure a boat in a hurricane hol

Using three anchors set 120apart allow the boat to swingand face the wind. This is anespecially good technique incrowded harbors because the

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mergency Network (AEN) wastroduced in 2007. Created byst National Hurricane Centerirector Max Mayeld andiami CBS Hurricane Analystryan Norcross, the internet-sed network will enter its nalsting phase in the Village of lamorada in 2008.According to Islamoradare Chief William Wagner III,sidents of Islamorada will bee rst in the Keys to accessal-time emergency newsresh, right off the website andom the horses mouth.By simply visiting to www.

mergency.info citizens of lamorada will be able to selecte Village from an online listcities and immediately gain

cess to specically updated

mergency information, pressleases, video, and local news.Impressed by the newstem, Chief Wagner hopesEN will enable Islamoradasmergency Management Sta ff

broadcast vital emergencyformation without relying onstant media sources locatedMiami.

Living in the most hurricaneprone county in America, itsimperative that people get rst-

hand information accuratelyand timethis will be a bigstep towards that direction, saidWagner.

Consisting of local TV,cable, and FM stations as well,

Americas Emergency Network is specically designed forsmall, local governments likeIslamorada. Not just limitedto internet users either, AENalso features the capability tobroadcast over major TV and FMnetworks. Based on a satellitesystem, the network is designedto function even when land-based phone lines, cable, andmobile services are knockedout.

When fully developed, itsdesigners expect the AEN/ AlertFM system to be apartnership between local,state, and national emergencyagencies throughout the UnitedStates. All government agencieswill have access to the secureAEN system.

For right now, however,Islamorada and a few othermunicipalities are the onlygovernments currently testingthe innovative service. If AENsucceeds in these places,expect it to spread far and wide,bringing up-to-date specicinformation to your home andthe homes of your neighbors.

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Living in the most hurricane prone county inAmerica, its imperative that people get rst-handnformation accurately and timethis will be a big

tep towards that direction.- Chief William Wagner III, Islamorada Fire Rescue

AEN on the Internet a website available free to the pubcontaining video feeds and bulletins issued by emergencymanagement o ces and other government agencies. Vihttp://www.emergency.info.

AEN-TV a dedicated local TV channel carrying the moimportant new conferences and other feeds from emergencymanagement o ces and government agencies. Somfeeds will be carried live, while others will be prioritizand run on a schedule posted on the channel.

AlertFM (powered by GSSNet) a comprehensive alertinsystem using part of local FM stations signals (subcarrierthat can send messages instantly to an entire community orto speci c neighborhoods or individuals using proprietartechnology. In addition, the alerts can be sent to speci


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In the Event Of A

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HELPFUL HINTS FOR WATER USERS:

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Store at least 1 gallon of water perperson/per day for 3-7 days in steril-ized sealable containers for drinkingand

Fill bathtub with water for householdcleaning and other non-drinking pur-poses

Turn off main water supply to vacantbuildings to avoid water loss in theevent of water line damage during thestorm

Report water/sewer line breaks orany other unusual conditions to the

FKAA area ofce. Water main breaksare often distinguished by the following:- Extremely Low Pressure- Discoloration of water- Water bubbling up in the street or yard

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If you are eligible for housing assistance from FEMA, but are unableo nd a rental house or apartment within a reasonable commutingistance of your damage home, please contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA3362) or visit a nearby Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA will evaluate yourituation and, if appropriate, may authorize a travel trailer or mobile homeou may be able to use it for up to 18 months from date of declarationf you continue to have disaster related housing need.

ost-Hurricane building requirements for temporary travel trailers1) Complete building application along with property record card prior to

installation of trailer.2) Pictures of damage structure.3) Approval from department of Health if connected to Septic System.4) If utilities are not being connected by home owner a licensed contractor

must be listed on permit.5) A repair or demo permit for structures on property must be applied for

at this time.6) Site plan must be submitted along with application indicating setbacks.

ost-hurricane travel trailer fact sheet Travel trailers are only to be in place for 180 days. These permits areo-fee building permits. Travel trailer is limited to eight (8) feet in widthnd thirty-two (32) feet, if lacking self-propulsion, and (8) feet in widthnd forty-two (42) feet in length, if self-propelled. Permits for travelrailers will only be issued under these conditions if Monroe County isnder an Emergency Directive.

Trailer safety and formaldehyde Levels The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted areliminary evaluation of a scientically established random samplef 519 FEMA travel trailers and mobile homes tested between Dec.1, 2007 and Jan. 23, 2008. The evaluation showed average levels of ormaldehyde in all units of about 77 parts per billion (ppb). Long-termxposure to levels in this range can be linked to an increased risk of

ancer, and as levels rise above this range, there can also be a risk of espiratory illness. This is higher than expected in indoor air, where levelsre commonly in the range of 10-20 ppb.

What do the test results mean?CDC recommends that FEMA continue to work to relocate families that

ave members who fall into recognized higher risk categories shoulde relocated sooner. These include children, elderly persons, persons

with chronic health conditions such as asthma or bronchitis, personsxhibiting symptoms (such as di fficulty breathing, chronic coughing,hronic runny nose), and women who are pregnant.

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