Update #7 at 9:30 am Thursday (10/10/2024)
Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton 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 activated our Emergency Conditions (EMCONS) effective at 7:00 am, Monday, October 7, 2024.
I declare the following:
These predictions will be updated as the forecast is revised, so please check back often.
EMCON 1: started at 7:00 am on 10/07/2024 (Monday).
Danger is Possible; anticipated storm impact within 36-72 hours
EMCON 2: started at 7:00 am on 10/07/2024 (Monday).
EMCON 1 & 2 started simultaneously.
Danger is probable; anticipated storm impact within 24-36 hours
EMCON 3: started at 7:00 am on 10/08/2024 (Tuesday)
Danger is expected; anticipated storm impact within 12-24 hours
EMCON 4: started at 3:00 pm on 10/09/2024 (Wednesday)
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 | 7:00 pm | TBD |
| Field Essential - MLS | Kris D. (Jim N.) | Master Lift Station | 7:00 pm | 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: started at 10:00 pm on 10/09/2024 (Wednesday)
Danger is ongoing, sustained winds are forecast to be greater than 35 mph.
EMCON 5: will start at 12:00 pm (noon) on 10/10/2024 (Thursday)
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.) | noon on Thursday | Ops Training Room |
| Field Essential - Executive | Kris D. (Jim N.) | noon on Thursday | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Construction | Kris D. (Jim N.) | noon on Thursday | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Customer Svc | Kris D. (Jim N.) | not required | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Eng. Admin | Kris D. (Jim N.) | not required | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Inspectors | Kris D. (Jim N.) | noon on Thursday | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - IQ | Kris D. (Jim N.) | noon on Thursday | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - IT | Bud H. (Joe C.) | noon on Thursday | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Lab | Kris D. (Jim N.) | not required | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Maintenance | Kris D. (Jim N.) | not required | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Admin | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | not required | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Electricians | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | not required | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Maintenance | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | not required | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Plant | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | not required | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - River Center | Jocelyn O. (Albrey A.) | noon on Thursday | River Center |
| Recovery Essential - Warehouse | Kris D. (Jim N.) | noon on Thursday | Ops Training Room |
| Technology Essential staff | Bud H. (Joe C.) | noon on Thursday | Admin Bldg |
Post-Emergency Period: will start at 7:00 am on 10/11/2024 (Friday)
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 at 7:00 pm on Thursday |
| Standby staff | Supervisor | Director | Normal shift resumes at 7:00 am on Friday |
| Non-essential staff | Supervisor | Director | Normal shift resumes at 7:00 am on Friday |
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
- National Hurricane Center
- NHC Most Likely Arrival Time of Tropical Storm Force Winds
- SFWMD Tropical Outlook
- SFWMD Current Weather Radar
- SFWMD Onset/Offset of Tropical Storm Conditions
- iKiteSurf Wind Predictions for Juno Beach Pier
- SFWMD Rainfall Forecast
- NHC Peak Storm Surge Forecast
- NOAA GOES Satellite View of Milton
- 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