Update #_ at time day (_/_/2025)
Tropical Storm or Hurricane Name
Hurricane Name 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 anticipate activating our Emergency Conditions (EMCONS) effective at time am, day, month day, year.
I declare the following:
These predictions will be updated as the forecast is revised, so please check back often.
EMCON 1: will start at x:xx am on xx/xx/202x (xxxday).
Danger is Possible; anticipated storm impact within 36-72 hours
EMCON 2: will start at x:xx am on xx/xx/202x (xxxday).
Danger is probable; anticipated storm impact within 24-36 hours
EMCON 3: will start at x:xx am on xx/xx/202x (xxxday).
Danger is expected; anticipated storm impact within 12-24 hours
EMCON 4: will start at x:xx am on xx/xx/202x (xxxday).
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 |
| Non-Essential Ops staff | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | Ops Control Room | Normal Shift |
| Plant Essential staff | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | Ops Control Room | x:xx am |
| Field Essential - MLS | Kris D. (Jim N.) | Master Lift Station | x:xx pm |
| Field Essential - Other | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift |
| Technology Essential | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift |
| Recovery Essential | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift |
| Stand-By | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift |
| Non-Essential | Normal Supervisor | Normal Location | Normal Shift |
Emergency Present: will start at x:xx am on xx/xx/202x (xxxday).
Danger is ongoing, sustained winds are forecast to be greater than 35 mph.
EMCON 5: will start at x:xx am on xx/xx/202x (xxxday).
Danger is past – recovery period; sustained winds must be < 35 mph.
| Staff Designation | Report to (alternate) | Arrival date + time | Report Location |
| Field Essential - Collections | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Field Essential - Executive | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| xx:xx am on day | |||
| Recovery Essential - Construction | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Customer Svc | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Eng. Admin | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Inspectors | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - IQ | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - IT | Bud H. (Joe C.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Lab | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Maintenance | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Admin | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Electricians | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Maintenance | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - Ops Plant | Jason P. (Nathan J.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Control Room |
| Recovery Essential - River Center | Jocelyn O. (Albrey A.) | xx:xx am on day | River Center |
| Recovery Essential - Warehouse | Kris D. (Jim N.) | xx:xx am on day | Ops Training Room |
| Technology Essential staff | Bud H. (Joe C.) | xx:xx am on day | Admin Bldg |
Post-Emergency Period: will start at x:xx am on xx/xx/202x (xxxday).
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 x:xx am on xxxday |
| Standby staff | Supervisor | Director | Normal shift resumes at x:xx am on xxxday |
| Non-essential staff | Supervisor | Director | Normal shift resumes at x:xx am on xxxday |
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.
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
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
EMPLOYEE DESIGNATIONS
- Plant Essential: Staff designated to stay on WWTP site from EMCON-4 until released by supervisor during EMCON-5.
- Field Essential: Staff designated to stay at Master Lift Station from EMCON-4 until released by supervisor during EMCON-5.
- Technology Essential: Staff designated to work into EMCON-4 and return to the WWTP at the beginning of EMCON-5, i.e., once sustained winds subside below 35 mph.
- Recovery Essential: Staff designated to work into EMCON-4 and return to the WWTP at the beginning of EMCON-5, i.e., once sustained winds subside below 35 mph.
- Stand-By: Staff that are willing to work into EMCON-4 and/or return to the WWTP during EMCON 5 if their individual assistance is needed and requested by a supervisor.
- Non- Essential: Staff designated to depart during EMCON-4 and return to the District to resume their normal shift once the Post-Emergency Period has begun (to be defined and updated above).