#1 Last Updated at 10:00 am Wednesday (4/3/2023)
We are not in emergency conditions and we do not anticipate emergency conditions in the near future.
{The District will enter EMCON 1 at #:## am Day.}
Tropical Storm TBD
Tropical Storm TBD is projected to impact our service area. Tropical storm force winds (>39 mph) are expected to impact our service area, and District policy calls for District staff to be sheltered or evacuated before sustained winds reach 35 mph (Plant staff are required to shelter when winds exceed 50 mph). Therefore, I am activating our Emergency Conditions (EMCONS) effective at #:## am, Day, Month #, ###.
I declare the following:
These predictions will be updated as the forecast is revised, so please check back often.
EMCON 1: will start at #:## am on mm/dd/yyy (day)
Danger is Possible; anticipated storm impact within 36-72 hours
EMCON 2: will start at #:## am on mm/dd/yyy (day)
Danger is probable; anticipated storm impact within 24-36 hours
EMCON 3: will start at #:## am on mm/dd/yyy (day)
Danger is expected; anticipated storm impact within 12-24 hours
EMCON 4: will start at #:## am on mm/dd/yyy (day)
Danger is imminent; anticipated storm impact within < 12 hours. Staff must not depart without being cleared to depart by their immediate supervisor or division director.
| Staff Designation | Report to (alternate) | Report Location | Arrival | Dismissal |
| Non-Essential Ops staff | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | Ops Control Room | Normal Shift | TBD |
| Plant Essential staff | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | Ops Control Room | TBD | TBD |
| Field Essential - MLS | Kris D. (Jim N.) | Master Lift Station | TBD | TBD |
| Field Essential - Other | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift | TBD |
| Technology Essential | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift | TBD |
| Recovery Essential | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift | TBD |
| Stand-By | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift | TBD |
| Non-Essential | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift | TBD |
Emergency Present: will start at #:## am on mm/dd/yyy (day)
Danger is ongoing, sustained winds are forecast to be greater than 35 mph.
EMCON 5: will start at #:## am on mm/dd/yyy (day)
Danger is past – recovery period; sustained winds must be < 35 mph.
| Staff Designation | Report to (alternate) | Arrive Datetime | Report Location |
| Field Essential - Collections | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Field Essential - Executive | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Construction | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Customer Svc | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Eng. Admin | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Inspectors | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - IQ | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - IT | Bud H. (Joe C.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Lab | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Maintenance | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Admin | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | # am Day | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Electricians | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | # am Day | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Maintenance | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | # am Day | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Plant | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | # am Day | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - River Center | Jocelyn O. (Albrey A.) | # am Day | River Center |
| Recovery Essential - Warehouse | Kris D. (Jim N.) | # am Day | Ops Training Room |
| Technology Essential staff | Bud H. (Joe C.) | # am Day | Admin Bldg |
Post-Emergency Period: will start at #:## am on mm/dd/yyy (day)
District offices reopen and all staff resume normal duties and schedule.
| Staff Designation | Report to | Report Backup | Arrive Datetime |
| Non-essential Operations staff | Supervisor | Director | Normal shift resumes # pm Day |
| Standby staff | Supervisor | Director | Normal shift resumes # pm Day |
| Non-essential staff | Supervisor | Director | Normal shift resumes # pm Day |
As we finalize our plans and preparations for this storm, it is imperative that you communicate your personal plans (shelter in place or evacuate) with your supervisor. Please keep your supervisor updated if your plans change.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your expected role during and following these emergency conditions, please contact your supervisor or director immediately.
I very much appreciate your willingness to do whatever is necessary to get things back in order following this storm. In the event you cannot make it back to work as required by your staffing designation, please contact your Supervisor via their cell phone or the District’s emergency phone (561-747-5708), which is monitored 24/7. If phone lines are not operable, attempt to send an e-mail to your supervisor and copy HR@lrecd.org. This is to ensure that the District receives an accurate accounting of all District Staff.
In addition to our ongoing preparations at work, I strongly encourage you to secure your home and personal possessions. Whether you’re working at home or for the District, remember to work safely. We all need your personal commitment to safety.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
- LRD Employee Designations (not linked yet)
- National Hurricane Center (not linked yet)
- NHC Most Likely Arrival Time of Tropical Storm Force Winds (not linked yet)
- SFWMD Tropical Conditions Report (not linked yet)
- SFWMD Hurricane Model Plots (not linked yet)
- SFWMD Onset/Offset of Tropical Storm Conditions (not linked yet)
- iKiteSurf Wind Predictions for Juno Beach Pier (not linked yet)
- SFWMD Rainfall Forecast (not linked yet)
- District Hurricane Plan
Storm trajectory and intensity can change rapidly, so please continue to monitor this website for updated information.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Albrey