Handling Disaster and Overcoming Adversity
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This document outlines Mayor Randy Holland's recommendations for handling disaster in the immediate aftermath and moving forward based on lessons learned from the Mayflower tornado. It recommends setting up a command post with designated leadership to coordinate response. In the first hours and days, priorities include clearing roads, assessing infrastructure damage, setting up shelters for displaced residents, and coordinating volunteer groups and media contacts. Six months later, the city has made progress in cleanup efforts but still faces challenges like revenue loss and rebuilding. The mayor proposes initiatives to update emergency plans and build more resilient infrastructure going forward, including a new town center concept plan.
Handling Disaster and Overcoming Adversity
- 2. Handling Disaster and Overcoming Adversity Mayor Randy Holland, Mayflower
- 3. Handling Disaster It can happen to you. You need to know how to cope and what to do.
- 5. It is totally dark. There are no phones. It is unclear what has just happened. The First Hours
- 6. Set up a Command Post The First Hours
- 7. Set up a Command Post Designate your Commander. Determine your CP Location. City Hall or other designated space. Set up triage procedure and unit. School, or other large facility. The First Hours
- 8. Set up a Command Post Set up your Office of Emergency Management. Implement tagging system. EMT and First Responders Volunteers The First Hours
- 9. Set up a Command Post Have printed maps available. When first responders report back, you can mark out problem areas. The First Hours
- 10. Set up Communication The First Hours
- 11. Set up Communication The communication you are used to using may not be working. The First Hours
- 12. Set up Communication The communication you are used to using may not be working. Local communication. EMS communication. The First Hours
- 13. Safety First Only trained first responders go out. Trees and live power lines blocking roads and access to victims. It can be difficult to find and help people. Complete darkness with no power. Communication difficult or impossible. Do what you can until morning light. The First Hours
- 14. First Assessment The First Hours
- 15. First Assessment Clear roads. The First Hours
- 16. First Assessment Clear roads. Utilities Turn off electricity, gas, water. The First Hours
- 17. First Assessment Clear roads. Utilities Turn off electricity, gas, water. Infrastructure. Determine what has been damaged. The First Hours
- 19. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: The First Hours
- 20. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: May be injured. The First Hours
- 21. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: May be injured. Need somewhere to go. Often they will walk toward the light. The First Hours
- 22. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: May be injured. Need somewhere to go. Often they will walk toward the light. Consider the logistics of getting those persons to a shelter. The First Hours
- 23. Refugees Persons who have lost their homes: May be injured. Need somewhere to go. Often they will walk toward the light. Consider the logistics of getting those persons to a shelter. School buses were used for transport. The First Hours
- 24. Volunteer Groups Team Rubicon 512- 657-5606 Dream Center 213- 273-7000 Samaritans Purse 828-262-1980 The First Hours
- 25. Management of Contacts Designate a Coordinator Reporters and Media Access and interviews Politicians Photo ops and tours The First Hours
- 26. Management of Contacts Gather Agency Contacts For example, use a fish bowl for all the cards you receive, these can be sorted later. The First Hours
- 27. Challenges
- 29. City Operations Conducting daily business Challenges
- 30. City Operations Conducting daily business Revenue loss Challenges
- 31. City Operations Conducting daily business Revenue loss Rebuilding issues Challenges
- 32. City Operations Conducting daily business Revenue loss Rebuilding issues Permits Zoning Challenges
- 33. Where Are We Now?
- 34. Three Months Later: FEMA says this is one of the fastest cleanup efforts. (800) 621-FEMA Faulkner County umbrella. Cooperation of 6 surrounding counties. 250 trucks per day. Air Curtain burners. Where Are We Now?
- 35. Six Months Later: Where Are We Now? We are rebuilding bigger and better.
- 36. Six Months Later: Where Are We Now? We are rebuilding bigger and better. Some homes are almost finished.
- 37. Six Months Later: Where Are We Now? We convey the message of HOPE.
- 38. Moving Forward
- 39. Priorities Revise Emergency Plan Use lessons learned Re-establish City Operating Funds Address Shortfalls in Revenue Loss in School Enrollment reduces funding. Moving Forward
- 40. Initiatives: Emergency Plan Safe Rooms Storm Cellars Rebate Program Needs Funding Moving Forward
- 44. LOOKING FROM SOUTHWEST Town Center Concepts
- 45. SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING 20 SF Houses Small setbacks Sidewalks Location Town Center Concepts
- 46. ROW HOUSING 40 Row Houses Small setbacks Density Walkable Town Center Concepts
- 47. Retail Small Setbacks Awnings Varying roofline Large sidewalks RETAIL ELEMENT Town Center Concepts
- 48. MIXED USE ELEMENT Mixed Use Office/Retail Residential/Retail Jobs near homes Pedestrian Friendly Town Center Concepts
- 49. HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL Detailed Design Pedestrian plazas Limited off-street parking Town Center Concepts
- 50. MUNICIPAL BUILDING New City Building Adds character & Identity Creates landmark Concentrates services
- 52. Town Center Concepts Highway 365 CONCEPTS
- 53. Handling Disaster and Overcoming Adversity Mayor Randy Holland, Mayflower Special thanks and courtesies: KARK 4, The Weather Channel, Sky News, Kelly Thompson, Brad Hicks, Brock Stroman and the staff of the City of Mayflower. Produced by Tim Vahsholtz - Quartzlight Marketing.