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Issued:Revision: 1Lee County CEMPSection 1 – Introduction to Lee CountyPage 2 of 161234567The Unified LMS is a product of the Lee County Disaster Advisory Council / Local MitigationStrategy Working Group. Members of this council include: County Department heads ordesignees, liaisons from each of Lee County’s municipalities, representatives from Sheriff’s office,local planning agency, school district, fire districts, hospitals, utilities, the religious community,other regional governing bodies and appointees of the Board of County Commissioners. Workinggroup members attend meetings, review material, and provide feedback. Several public hearingsare held to allow input from the public.8910The mitigation strategy involves a process whereby the vulnerability and risk to all identifiednatural and manmade hazards were assessed for the county and its six municipalities; plans,programs and projects to lessen the effects of disasters were identified.11Situation121314151617Geographic InfoLee County is located on the Southwest Gulf coast of Florida between latitude 26º19’01” N and26º47’45” N and longitude 81º33’13” W and 82º16’30” W. Charlotte County forms the northernboundary, Glades County touches the county on the very northeastern tip, Hendry and CollierCounties form the east boundary, Collier County forms the southern boundary and the Gulf ofMexico forms the western boundary.1819202122Lee County is approximately 1,212 square miles. Three hundred ninety-nine (399) square milesis surface water and eight hundred thirteen (813) square miles is land area. Salt-water wetlandscomprise 12.5% or 102 square miles of the Lee County’s land. The County topography is generallyflat and low. Land elevation ranges from sea level in the West to about thirty (30) to thirty-five(35) feet above mean sea level in the East.2324252627The two major drainage patterns are the Caloosahatchee River that empties into San Carlos Bay,and the rivers and creeks that empty into Estero Bay. The rivers and creeks that exit into the Gulfof Mexico are the Caloosahatchee, Sanibel, Estero, Imperial, and Orange Rivers. The major creeksin the County include Mullock, Spring, Hendry, Whiskey, Yellow Fever, Hancock, Daughtrey,Powell, Popash, Jug, Stroud, Otter, Telegraph, Billy, Hickey, Bedman and Cypress.2829303132A number of environmentally sensitive areas are defined in The Lee Plan 2016 Codification 1 whichinclude environmentally sensitive coastal planning areas, i.e. wetlands, estuaries, andmangroves; natural water system features which are essential for retention, detention,purification, and runoff; critical habitat for listed wildlife species, including black bear andpanther; undeveloped barrier islands, beach and dune systems, aquatic preserves, wildlife1The Lee Plan is located at http://www.leegov.com/dcd/planning/leeplan

Issued:Revision: 1Lee County CEMPSection 1 – Introduction to Lee CountyPage 3 of 1612refuges, undeveloped tidal creeks and inlets, critical wildlife habitats, benthic communities, andmarine grass beds; The Flint Pen Strand; Six Mile Cypress Basin; and others.3DemographicsTotal Population (4/2018 estimate) 2 Bonita Springs51,181 Cape Coral180,204 Estero31,806 Fort Myers81,868 Fort Myers Beach6,406 Sanibel6,701 Unincorporated355,737Person under 18 years3Persons 65 years and over 4Persons per square mile (density) 5Households with a person with a disability 6Farm workersAreas of large tourist population (annual tourist andseasonal population – winter & spring) 7Language spoken at home other than English 8Including persons with hearing impairment or hearing loss9Transient populations 10Mobile home parks 11Mobile home populationsInmate populations 122713,903131,000 (18.8%)177,331 (25.4%)912.9151,080 (22.2%)2,9684,808,677 annual2,712,282 seasonal157,773 (22.1%)105,778 (16%)431 homeless22351,603285Florida Estimates of Population 2018, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of FloridaBureau of Economic and Business Research, Florida Population Studies, Bulletin 1784Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Florida Population Studies, Bulletin 17.pdf7Visitor and Convention Bureau Annual Visitor Profile Summary Report /2017-census-comparison-report/11Lee County GIS12Florida Estimates of Population 2016, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida3

Issued:Revision: 11234Lee County CEMPSection 1 – Introduction to Lee CountyPage 4 of 16Economic ProfileLee County real property parcels, which total 538,305, break down as follows: 62% residential,33% vacant land, and the remaining 5% are comprised of commercial, agricultural, industrial,institutional, government, and miscellaneous.Lee County Largest Employersby Industry (2016)Trade, Transportation, & Utilities53,000Government41,500Leisure & Hospitality41,200Education & Health Services28,400Lee County Largest Employers (2016)Lee HealthLee County School DistrictLee County AdministrationWal-Mart11,80011,0002,5973,14656The median property value is 157,400, and per capita income is 44,583. The impact ofpotential hazards for Lee County can be found in the Local Mitigation Strategy.7Threat Hazard ChartEvent / Incident 13 NaturalAnimal / Plant Disease OutbreakCoastal ErosionDrought / Extreme HeatEpidemic / Pandemic DiseaseFloodFreeze / Extreme ColdStorm Surge FloodingSustained Wind (Tropical Cyclones)Thunderstorm Winds/ Lightning / HailTornadoWildfire ManmadeAircraft CrashHazardous Material ReleaseCyber AttackMass Casualty / Mass Fatality89Potential hazard impacts based on the geography of Lee County can be found at the end of thissection.101112Concept of OperationsThe level of response to any minor, major, or catastrophic disaster will correlate directly to thesize and the scope of the event, maintaining the appropriate span of control, and providing all13The complete Hazard Vulnerability Analysis, to include frequency and vulnerable populations, is located in theLocal Mitigation Strategy document. A copy of which can be found in the SupportingDocumentation Plans folderincluded with this CEMP.

Issued:Revision: 1123456Lee County CEMPSection 1 – Introduction to Lee CountyPage 5 of 16resources necessary to recover and return to normal as quickly and efficiently as possible. Minorincidents can typically be handled directly by the first responders, requiring no action from theEmergency Operations Center. The day to day management framework is contained in theorganizational charts in Annex A-1. These charts outline the Countywide, Public Safety, andEmergency Management structures. Continuous leadership and authority during a State of LocalEmergency is outlined in Lee County Ordinance 87-01 and the hierarchy is, as follows:Authority Line of SuccessionBoard of County CommissionersChairperson of the Board of County CommissionersVice Chairperson of the Board of County CommissionersAny Member of the Board of County CommissionersCounty ManagerCounty Manager Designee78910111213141516Major or catastrophic events usually involve multiple disciplines working in a unified command,and may necessitate partial or full activation of the Emergency Operations Center. The CEMP willbe implemented as the situation warrants in accordance with operational priorities indicated bythe Incident Command to include:1. Life, safety, and health;2. Property protection;3. Environmental protection;4. Restoration of essential utilities;5. Restoration of essential program functions; and6. Coordination among appropriate stakeholders.171819202122232425The management structure and responsibilities of each section is contained in Annex A-2. TheIncident Commander and County Manager will determine if and when the EOC should activate.All necessary partners and liaisons will be contacted to report to the EOC. The framework forResponse and Recovery Phases are contained in Section 2 with supporting Sections and Annexesindicating procedures for more specific operations (see Table of Contents). Evacuationprocedures are contained in Annex C-3. Public Shelter Operations procedures are in Annex C-11Mass Care, and Special Needs Shelter information is in Annex C-6. The procedures to guidesituation analysis and damage assessment, situation reporting, and incident action planning canbe found in Section 8, Planning Section Activities.2627The Planning Manager for Lee County Emergency Management is responsible for preparing theCEMP, and for updating the CEMP as needed. The agency representatives that receive a copy of

Issued:Revision: 1Lee County CEMPSection 1 – Introduction to Lee CountyPage 6 of 1612the CEMP are expected to review the Plan and submit any corrections or changes to the PlanningManager.3456789101112131415Public AwarenessInformation is shared with the public via many types of media and social media. Duringactivations, television reporters are staged at the EOC and regularly update the public on theirbroadcasts. Multiple social media sites are monitored and updated immediately upon release ofnew information. PIO’s send Press Releases, which are also added to the Breaking News sectionof our website. The free LeePrepares smart phone app sends push alerts when an evacuationorder has been issued, shows current EOC activation level, gives real time evacuationinformation, provides a list of open shelters, locates your evacuation zone, displays currentweather and hazardous weather outlooks, provides recovery information, and links to our socialmedia sites. The Emergency Management Website (www.LeeEOC.com) also provides visitorswith the Evacuation Zone Map, showing evacuation routes and listing shelters. Visitors to thewebsite can also input their address in to the Know Your Zone portal to learn which hurricanesurge evacuation zone they reside in.16171819202122Training & ExercisesTrained, knowledgeable staff is essential to successfully implement the Preparation andImplementation of Emergency Management (EM) Plans. Individuals assigned tasks under thisPlan take Independent Study (IS) Courses from FEMA, receive Incident Command System (ICS)classroom training, position-specific training (i.e. Planning Chief), and participate in exercises.The exercises conclude with a Hot Wash and After Action Report (AAR) to address any neededimprovements.23Details on training and exercises can be found in Annex B-4.242526272829Financial ManagementDuring a disaster, the Finance Admin Section Chief is responsible for complying with all fiscalpolicies and regulations, coordinating funding, approving all incident expenses, and briefing theIncident Commander/Unified Command on all incident related issues/expenses. Mutual AidResponse Procedures are defined in Section 9. Mutual Aid Agreements within the jurisdictionare listed on the Mutual Aid Agreement Report located in the Authorities & Reference folder.303132333435Identifying and Addressing Legislative and Regulatory ChangesThe Lee County Emergency Management Program has several avenues that are utilized foridentifying and addressing proposed legislative and regulatory changes. The Florida Division ofEmergency Management (DEM) hosts the annual Current Issues in Emergency Management(CIEM) sessions which provides updates on legislative issues and an opportunity for localprograms to address specific concerns with DEM program staff. The Director of DEM also

Issued:Revision: 1Lee County CEMPSection 1 – Introduction to Lee CountyPage 7 of 161234567891011121314conducts a monthly conference call which allows for any updated information to bedisseminated. In addition, the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) monitorspolicy issues affecting emergency management and provides analyses for emergencymanagement issues in the State of Florida. Through its members, FEPA serves as an advisorybody to the DEM as it discharges its duties to support local emergency management, is aninformation sharing resource for emergency management issues in the legislative process, andhas an established Policy Committee that is responsible for reporting on legislation andregulatory initiatives. There are several Committees within FEPA with subject matter experts toassist members and weekly updates on emergency management related Legislative proposalsprovided both on the FEPA website and emailed to members by the appointed Area Governorsor their alternates. For local governmental legislative affairs, Lee County Administration providesDepartment Heads/Directors with applicable updates and the emergency management staffmonitors information avenues for their subject matter responsibilities ensuring compliance withthe most current legislation and regulations.1516171819202122The emergency management division is the primary conduit to ensure the proposed legislativeand regulatory changes information is disseminated to all stakeholders. The primary means toaccomplish this is through the Disaster Advisory Council (DAC) meetings. The emergencymanagement staff reviews all informational methods indicated above and collaboratesinformation necessary, which will be included as an agenda item and detailed in the DAC meetingminutes. For subject matter specific information, the responsible emergency management staffmember will share directly with applicable stakeholders and possibly assisting in theimplementation, if necessary.23242526272829303132333435Authorities & References Updated Unified Local Mitigation Strategy for Lee County (2017) The Lee Plan 2016 Codification Lee County Debris Management Plan Lee CHD EOP Annex IIIA Special Needs Shelter (2012) Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study (2010) Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (2000) Lee County Code of Ordinances nances codified.aspx)o 00-14 Amending LDC, Chapters 2, 6, 10, 30 & 34o 03-16 Amending Chapter 6, Impact Mitigation & Special Flood Hazardo 06-08 Housing of Sexual Predatorso 06-17 Amending LDC, Chapter 6

Issued:Revision: 30313233343536 Lee County CEMPSection 1 – Introduction to Lee CountyPage 8 of 16o 07-20 Manage Recovery, Reconstruction and Mitigation Activities Following a Majoror Catastrophic Disaster within the Unincorporated areas of Lee County, Floridao 08-12 Amending the Lee County Land Development Code FEMA Mapso 83-25 “Restricting Access across the Sanibel Causeway under Emergency Conditions”o 87-01 Declaring a State of Local Emergencyo 90-52 Cost Recovery for Response and Recovery Efforts Related to HazardousMaterials Incidentso 95-14 Post-Disaster Recovery & Redevelopment (Repealed June 20, 2007)o Lee County Price Gouging OrdinanceLee County Resolutions (http://minutes.leeclerk.org/)o 52-99 Adoption of the All-Hazards Protection District and All-Hazards ProtectionDistrict Fund for the City of Cape Coralo 75-10-15 Creating a local Disaster Preparedness Organizationo 77-10-09 Creating the Disaster Preparedness Manuals for the Island WaterAssociationo 79-07-25 Creating Guidelines for Shut-Down of Services for the Island WaterAssociationo 90-12-19 Creating All-Hazards Protection District & All-Hazards Protection Dist. Fundo 91-03-42 Amend Lee County Resolution No. 90-12-19o 98-02-15 Approval of Administrative Code 7-7o 98-06-21 Approval of Administrative Code 7-8o 05-12-29 Adoption of the 2005 Lee County CEMP & NIMS 12/20/2005o 11-12-35 Adopting the Updated Unified Local Mitigation Strategy forLee County, 12/13/2011Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (Lee County)o Pay for Work During Emergencies or DisastersPurchasing Manualo Section 12 Emergency Purchaseso Section 13 Disaster Purchase Order ProceduresFlorida Administrative Codeo 7-2 Employee Emergency Action Plano 7-6 Administrative Policy for closing down county operations under a hurricanethreat, description of County’s emergency organization of government, andresponsibilities of County Administrative staff;o 7-7 Emergency Preparedness Plan Criteria for marinas, multi-slip docking facilitiesand certain residential developments;

Issued:Revision: 303132333435363738 Lee County CEMPSection 1 – Introduction to Lee CountyPage 9 of 16o 7-8 Emergency Permitting Procedure to oversee the repair, restoration, andrebuilding of damaged or destroyed structures following a major or catastrophicDisaster Incident;o 13-4 General Administrative Guidelines for review of Developments of CountyImpact (DC’s) and other Planned Developmento 73C-40.0256 Hurricane Preparedness Policy RuleStafford Act, Rule 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5), Management of DomesticIncidentsPost-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA)Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 (SRIA)Super Circular, 2 C.F.R. Part 200Florida Statutes (http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/)FS Chapter 252, local responsibilities: outlines the responsibilities of local governmentsrelated to Emergency Management. Specifically 252.38 states, “Safeguarding the lifeand property of its citizens is an innate responsibility of the governing body of eachpolitical subdivision of the State.” The legislation requires:o Each County has an Emergency Management Agency and a Director;o The Agency develops an Emergency Management Plan and program, consistent withthe State Comprehensive Emergency Plan and program;o The County serves as the liaison between municipalities requests for State andFederal assistance during Post Disaster Emergency Operations;o Registry of Persons with Special Needs;o Public Sheltering;o Sheltering of persons with pet(s);o Healthcare Facility plan reviews;FS Chapter 381.0303, Special needs shelters; must have an area designated forAlzheimer’s patients to maintain normal habits and routines;o Emergency Management powers of political subdivi

Annex G-2 Preparing Emergency Timesheets Deleted 9/18/13 Annex G-3 Administration/Finance Procedures Deleted 9/18/13 Annex H-1 Checklist For Disaster Assistance Reimbursement Updated 9/18/13. Issued: Lee County CEMP . Annex C-5 Public Information Operating Plan Updated 7/13/17 Annex C-9 Employee Emergency Action Plan Updated 7/13/17