R-2016-19 CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
• CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE LAKE
COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The Florida Division of Emergency, Management and the Federal
Emergency Management-Agency recommends that all.local governments, in cooperation with
their local county department of emergency management, develop and maintain a hazard
mitigation plan;and
WHEREAS, The City of Clermont desires to have and participate in this Plan to protect
the life and property of its citizens; and
WHEREAS,The.City of Clermont, in cooperation with Lake County, has developed the
plan,'policies and procedures necessary to plan and develop projects to protect the citizens of the
City of Clermont and Lake County from hazards;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida that the City of Clermont adopts the proposed Lake County
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan dated February, 2016, identifying the hazards and
strategies to mitigate those hazards.
This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and adoption according to law.
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Lake County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS)
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Lake County Local Mitigation Strategy(LMS)
Contents
Executive Summary 4
General 5
Introduction. 5
Purpose: 5
Planning Process: 5
Participating Organizations: 6
Public Participation: 7
Update Process: 8
Risk Assessment: 9
Hazards: 9
Probability Summary: 10
Hazard Profiles: 12
How Bad Could It Get? 36
Vulnerability: 38
Assessing Vulnerabilities: 38
Repetitive Loss Properties: 38
Land Use Trends and Potential Loss: 40
Critical Facilities and Structures: 40
Mitigation Actions: 41
Mitigation Goals and Objectives: 42
Addressing Known Risks and Vulnerabilities: 46
National Florida Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS): 47
Implementation: 49
Prioritization of Projects 49
Mitigation Project Priority List. 51
Responsible for Mitigation Actions: 51
Cost-Benefit Analysis: 51
Actions Completed: 52
Plan Maintenance: 53
LMS Monitoring and Evaluation: 53
LMS Updates. 54
Implementation through Existing Plans and Programs: 55
Authorities and References- 58
Appendices 59
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Summary of Changes:
The Summary of Changes will list the routine updates that will be made to the LMS Plan once it
has been accepted. Changes made to the 2010 plan will be archived by Lake County
Emergency Management. This plan is a living document and can be changed at any time by
the LMS Working Group. Continual citizen participation and input by all interest parties is
encouraged.
Change Comments/Purpose Date Pages
Plan Revision Plan was revamped and revised in entirety. February All
2016
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Executive Summary
Lake County is vulnerable to a variety of natural, technological, and human-caused hazards which
threaten the health and wellbeing of the community, affect economic health, and pose harm to the
environment. Lake County Emergency Management has convened a group of individuals
representing the county, the municipalities, and other interested parties to comprise the members of
the Lake County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group (LMS Working Group) to monitor and
update this continual planning process.
This document is the result of a multi-jurisdictional approach to mitigation planning. Lake County
along with its municipalities formally adopted the existing Lake County Local Mitigation Strategy
(2010) and once this revision is approved, this updated document will be presented for adoption via
a new resolution.
The LMS Working Group conducted research to identify the hazards threatening Lake County in
ordered to estimate risk, impacts, and potential consequences relating to public, responder safety,
continuity of operations, continuity of government, property, facilities, infrastructure, environment,
economic issues, and public confidence in the county. The natural hazards in the LMS are mirrored
in the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for continuity and to facilitate an all-
hazards approach to planning.
Proposed projects and programs intended to reduce impacts of future natural disasters are called
mitigation projects. Mitigation projects are included in the project list and continue to be developed
and added to the list by the LMS Working Group as new hazard research is available; risk increases;
and as resources and opportunities become available. Implementing the LMS will help make Lake
County more resistant to the effects of major disasters.
The LMS will continue to be updated and expanded in the future to address changing hazards, reflect
the experiences of future disasters, and changes in the participating jurisdictions. The update
process and future versions of the LMS will be used to inform the public and encourage other
interested parties to participate more in making Lake County resilient.
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General
Introduction:
Mitigation is any action taken to permanently reduce or eliminate the risk to people and their
property from the effects of hazards. Overall, the Lake County Local Mitigation Strategy
attempts to reduce some of the risk associated with hazards by implementing projects within
Lake County and municipalities. The LMS process is also intended to be a framework for
documenting the activities of the LMS Working Group and the future mitigation activities within
Lake County. This plan includes the updated bylaws of the LMS Working Group—and the overall
planning process is intended to make the LMS Working Group more active in the coming years
and to find ways to further promote public participation. The LMS Working Group has been
established to prepare the community to be more resistant and resilient to the effects of future
disasters.
Purpose:
The purpose of the LMS is to provide an on-going process that will encourage hazard mitigation
efforts as part of the ongoing planning efforts of Lake County. The LMS encourages evaluation
of natural hazards to evaluate vulnerabilities and develop goals, objectives, plan, programs, and
projects to lessen the effects of those hazards and prioritize implementation of projects to further
these goals.
Planning Process:
The LMS Working Group is made up of representatives from Lake County governmental
agencies, incorporated municipalities, organizations and associations representing key business
industry, community interest groups, other governmental entities, and non-profit or faith based
groups. Interested citizens are always welcome and encouraged to become involved in the
process. The Lake County LMS Working Group by-laws are located in Appendix II of this
document and were updated in this planning process.
The LMS Working Group encourages involvement in the mitigation planning process by each
jurisdiction in Lake County. Jurisdictions are encouraged to identify others that should be
participating on the LMS Working Group. Annual meetings were held in December of each year
for the purpose of preparing the annual update to be submitted. The update kick-off meeting
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was held on March 12, 2015 with Lake County Emergency Management representatives
followed by a meeting on June 18, 2015 with the LMS Working Group. The LMS Working Group
was noticed through email distribution with follow-up phone calls from the LMS Coordinator. The
formal public meetings were held on July 30, 2015 and August 24, 2015 with the LMS Working
Group noticed via email distribution, website notice, and public notification by a notice in the
Orlando Sentinel in the Lake County Section for at least ten (10) days. Further efforts by the
Chair and Vice-Chair to encourage participation and attention at meetings continued after July
30th in preparation for the August 24th meeting prior to submission to the Florida Division of
Emergency Management.
Participating Organizations:
Lake County encourages participation from all of its jurisdictions and enables any entity within
the jurisdictions or unincorporated county to be involved in the planning effort. Those involved
in the process include: Astatula, Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey-in-the-
Hills, Lady Lake, Lake County, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, Mount Dora, Tavares,
Umatilla, and The Villages.
This is the inclusive list of all jurisdictions that must approve the LMS as a multi-jurisdictional
plan. Each jurisdiction is responsible for actual implementation of the plan within their boundaries
and ensuring that their projects meets the needs of the communities. Participation will be
identified by attendance at meetings, both in person and virtual, and active involvement in the
process. These are the same jurisdictions that were involved in the 2010 plan. The desire of
this plan is to foster further participation from all municipalities and to meet on a more consistent
basis in the future.
Participation in the planning process at meetings included the following entities:
BESH Engineering Lake County Emergency Management
City of Clermont Lake County Public Works Department
City of Eustis Lake County Schools
City of Leesburg Lake County Stormwater Division
City of Mount Dora Lake Emergency Medical Services
City of Tavares Town of Montverde
City of Umatilla Villages Community Development District
Florida Department of Health in Lake County Withlacoochee Forest Center
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The LMS Working Group has had participation from all remaining jurisdictions due to contact
with each entity by members of the Emergency Management Division to obtain updated
information for the LMS Update. In the 2010 plan, the regional planning council was involved
however they did not participate in this revision as the position was not filled. Email meeting
notices are sent to any and all interested parties both within and outside of Lake County to
encourage participation.
Public Participation:
The LMS Working Group has benefited from the assistance and support of its many members
and support staff and intends to continue its efforts to engage more members of the community
in the planning process, including more representatives of the private sector.The public will have
additional opportunities to provide input on this updated LMS Plan, such as through the Lake
County website and municipal meetings where the plan will be formally adopted by resolution
within each Lake County community. A copy of the existing Local Mitigation Strategy for Lake
County resides on its website available to the public 24/7 at the location listed below. This
webpage also provides other mitigation information to the public along with a contact link back
to the Emergency Management Division.
https://www.lakecountvfl.gov/departments/public safety/emergencv management/local miticiat
ion strategv.aspx
The LMS Working Group welcomes public input and encourages participation through legal
notices of upcoming public meetings. Future meetings which may be conducted utilized web
conferencing will also include a gathering at the Emergency Operations Center for interested
parties to attend, listen, and participate in the planning process. Once the updated plan is posted
on the website, opportunity for public comment and input will be available prior to adoption.
Once the plan is adopted, it will remain on the website, available for public comment and input
in an ongoing process. In addition to this planning process, many of the jurisdictions maintain
their own efforts to inform the public about potential hazards, hazard mitigation, and this planning
process. Lake County and the LMS Working Group will continue efforts to develop a more robust
planning process and encourage more participation and involvement from the jurisdictions,
interested parties, and the public.
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Update Process:
During the 2015 Lake County LMS Update, the LMS Working Group took the following actions:
• In 2011, 2012,2013, and 2014 annual meetings of the LMS Working Groups were noticed
to the public and held with attendance and meeting minutes provided to document the
process.
• In March 2015, Lake County Emergency Management hired a consultant to assist in the
update process.
• The plan was reviewed and rewritten to be compliant with the 2014 Florida Local
Mitigation Strategy Crosswalk and the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
• The General Section include the Introduction, purpose, and planning process and was
revised to reflect the current approach.
• The Risk Assessment Section was reviewed for applicable hazards and to be consistent
with the Lake County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
• Mitigation Goals Section includes the goals, projects list, National Flood Insurance(NFIP)
and Community Rating System (CRS) and was updated to reflect the current list, current
NFIP and CRS information.
• Plan Maintenance Section include monitoring and evaluation; the update process; and
process for project implementation and was updated to reflect the current approach.
• LMS Working Group By-Laws Appendix contains the policies of the LMS Working Group
and was updated to include the current practices.
The Draft Plan was provided to the LMS Working Group for their review and comment. Another
meeting will be conducted to review the Final Draft and approve all changes. The LMS Working
Group will continue to solicit input from anyone who may have an interest in the process and
include any additional parties as needed as required by Florida Administrative Code 27P-22.
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Risk Assessment:
Hazards:
In this section the potential hazards that may affect the residents and visitors to Lake County are
reviewed. Each jurisdiction will be addressed individually however we begin with a general
overview at the county level of each of the hazards. This plan is in line with FEMA's guidance
by focusing entirely on natural hazards specifically:
• Drought: A period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops.
• Flooding: A great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually
submerged.
• Hail: Showery precipitation in the form of irregular pellets or balls of ice, falling from a
cumulonimbus cloud.
• Heat: A hot condition of the atmosphere or physical environment; hot season or weather.
• Tropical Cyclone Events: Violent, tropical, cyclonic storms of the western North Atlantic,
having wind speeds of or in excess of 74.
• Thunderstorms/Wind/Lightning: A transient storm of lightning and thunder, usually with
rain and gusty winds, sometimes with hail or snow, produced by cumulonimbus clouds/
Air in natural motion, as that moving horizontally at any velocity along the earth's surface/
A brilliant electric spark discharge in the atmosphere, occurring within a thundercloud,
between clouds, or between a cloud and the ground.
• Sinkholes/subsidence: A natural depression in a land surface formed by the dissolution
and collapse of a cavern roof. Sinkholes are roughly funnel-shaped and on the order of
tens of meters in size. They generally occur in limestone regions and are connected to
subterranean passages.
• Tornadoes: A rotating column of air ranging in width from a few yards to more than a mile
and whirling at destructively high speeds, usually accompanied by a funnel- shaped
downward extension of a cumulonimbus cloud.
• Wildland fire: Any large fire that spreads rapidly and is hard to extinguish.
• Erosion: The process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by the action of
water, glaciers, winds, waves.etc.
• Winter storm/Freeze: A disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere,
manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, accompanied by frozen
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precipitation such as snow or ice/In meteorology a widespread occurrence of
temperatures below 32°F (0°C) persisting for at least several days.
• Dam/levee failure: The failure of a barrier that obstructs the flow of water, esp. one of
earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river. The failure of an embankment
designed to prevent the flooding of a river.
(All definitions courtesy of Dictionary.com)
Some hazards are not listed due to the geographic location and characteristics of the planning
area, and are not relevant to Lake County and the participating jurisdictions, i.e. volcanoes
and earthquakes. There are no volcanoes in the Southeast United States that would impact Lake
County. Also, past impacts and future possible impacts from earthquakes are so negligible that
it was decided not to keep earthquakes as a hazard in the plan.
Probability Summary:
Each hazard is described is ranked based on relative risk using probability and severity as the
identified measures.
Probability based on historical information and takes into account the likelihood that Lake County
will see an impact by the hazard within a given period of time.
• 0 = none: No previous occurrence and considered no threat
• 1=low: Some potential every 16 years or more
• 2=moderate: Potential occurrence every 3 to 15 years
• 3=high: Potential to exist every 1 to 2 years
Based on the history of the hazards occurring and all available information, a summary of
probabilities table has been created to determine then likelihood of a hazard occurring within a
certain number of years. It is important to note that a hazard with a low probability of occurring
can be just as severe as one with a high probability of occurring. It only takes one!
The table on the following page indicates summary probabilities for the hazards in this plan.
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Hazard Profiles:
Drought:
There is no way to predict when a drought will occur or how long it may last. Drought conditions
existed in Florida from 1965 through 1982, from 1997 to 2002, 2006 to present with some relief
the rainy months in 2013 and 2014. The conditions have been particularly severe during certain
years, and various areas of the state have been affected to different degrees. During 1977, a
two-month dry emergency caused an estimated $30,000,000 in damages to Florida, and the
Governor declared a three-month drought during 1979, the worst since 1971.
The drought from 1997-2002 was considered to be a "very serious" drought according to the St.
John's Water Management District. Lake County instituted water restrictions for itself at the same
time that many other counties were doing the same. This drought also played a role in the
extensive wildfires that occurred during the summers of this time period.
Generally, throughout the entire central portion of the state, water levels in rivers and lakes
became lower, as did the water table. Various local governments and water management
districts within the County found it necessary to impose water usage restrictions. Farmers were
particularly affected by the drought conditions, as the water table fell and deeper wells had to be
drilled for irrigation purposes.
The extent of drought in Florida is generally measured through one of two indices, the Keetch-
Byram Drought Index (KBDI) or the U.S. Drought Monitor Index. While Lake County historically
has not been immune to regional or statewide droughts, recent population growth has
accelerated the depletion of water supplies. The KBDI has a range from 0 for no drought to
800 being the most severe drought. Lake County has experienced mostly moderate drought
conditions over the last five years. Heavy rains during the rainy season can reduce the drought
index substantially, however dry spells can increase the number in a relatively short time period.
It is important to note that during prolonged cold spells when conditions are often windy, it will
make conditions dry very quickly. Fires can be triggered from careless activities during extremely
dry periods and water consumption may have to be curtailed if consumptions exceeds rainfall
and replenishment of the water table. All areas of Lake County are subject to the effects of
drought conditions. Since Lake County has a large number of lakes, drought effects of lowered
water levels may impact tourism for those that participate in activities on the water. Resident
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populations would not be unduly affected other than an inconvenience. Agricultural concerns
such as the horticulture, animal services, citrus, and vegetable crops could be affected by a long-
term drought which could have a negative economic effect. Critical facilities and infrastructure
would likely be unaffected. However no other significant drought events have occurred in Lake
County other than what is reflected here. The following table summarized the mean KBDI for
Lake County since the last plan update.
Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) for
Lake County, Florida 2011 to 20151
Date KBDI
June 5, 2011 559
December 5, 2011 437
June 5, 2012 367
December 5, 2012 499
June 5, 2013 99
December 5, 2013 454
June 5, 2014 344
December 5, 2014 81
June 5, 2015 449
Flooding:
For the state as a whole, flooding is a problem due to much of the state being at sea level. Lake
County is very fortunate to have more elevation than other counties due to its interior location.
While flooding can result from either storm surge associated with hurricanes, by riverbank
overflow, or by pooling of water, it is the latter two that represent a potential hazard to Lake
County. Heavy rains within a drainage area and the inability of a river to accommodate the added
runoff can cause flooding resulting in overflow. Storm water runoff is also a problem that occurs
because of poor urban development in areas subject to flash flooding. Hurricane-induced
flooding can also present problems for low-lying areas of Lake County. These areas may
experience flooding from either a "direct hit"or a storm that passes close by. Rainfall varies with
each hurricane; however, on the average, the normal hurricane delivers between ten and twelve
inches of rain. Non-tropical storm systems can also linger and be significant rainmakers as well.
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There are three primary areas within Lake County that would normally be affected by rain events:
the St. Johns River area in extreme Northeast Lake County, the Green Swamp area in Southern
Lake County and the Wekiva River area that straddles Seminole County to the east.These areas
could have issues if heavy rains fell simultaneously in the counties surrounding Lake County,
adding to the volume of runoff. Aside from these primary areas, ponding could occur anywhere
in Lake County in low areas that are characterized by either poorly drained or supersaturated
soils (high water table). There are no specific drainage patterns that aggravate flood conditions
in the County, according to the St. John's River Water Management District.
Lake County has more than 1,400 lakes comprising a total of 202 square miles. 45.5 per cent of
the county's acreage is in the 100-year floodplain.According to Federal Emergency Management
Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), most of the county's 100-year floodplain area lies
in A, ANI, AO, or AH flood zones, with about 21% in the AE Zone. Certain areas of Lake County
are low-lying and subject to flooding from rising water. Specific areas include those along the
western shores of Lake Apopka, the complete shoreline of Lake Louisa, the western shorelines
of Lake Minnehaha and Lake Minneola, the complete shoreline of Lake Dora, Lake Yale, Lake
Akron,and along the entire western shoreline of the St. John's River. Many of the lakes could be
impacted as well, although drainage wells and• improved drainage systems have mitigated
problems in these areas.
Lake County has a vested interest in participating in the federal floodplain mapping project and
the Community Rating System (CRS), where appropriate, in order to assist
homeowners and businesses with decisions about property vulnerability and flood insurance.
The National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP)allows property owners in the 100-year flood zone
to acquire federal flood insurance policies on land subject to flood hazards. Only the county
participates in the CRS, a Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) program,which
qualifies residents for reduced rates on flood insurance. These vary depending on the level of
activities the jurisdiction performs to reduce its flood potential.
One of the aspects of living in Florida is the frequent downpours from thunderstorms in the
summer months and the moisture sources that can feed storm systems, much of which can
cause pooling of water along roadways and low-lying areas. Listing every heavy rain event that
has taken place within Florida would be virtually impossible. Historic significant events are noted
in the 2010 plan. There have been no significant flooding events in Lake County in the last five
years. However, worth noting is a rainmaker that happened in 2008 for the purpose of this plan.
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• Tropical Storm Fay Flooding: In September of 2008, the unincorporated community of
Astor in extreme Northeast Lake County experienced flooding from the overflowing of the
St. Johns River. The St. Johns River system runs from south to north—existing in
Northeast Florida from Jacksonville. Over 20 inches of rain fell in the East Central Florida
region. It was not only the rain the affected the rise in water, but also the wind from
Tropical Storm Fay, which prohibited the normal outflow of the St. Johns River into the
Atlantic Ocean. The winds pushed the waters inland and the water levels along the St.
Johns River rose farther south—well after the rain stopped falling.
With regard to determining the extent of magnitude and severity of flooding that has taken place,
there is not a scale like hurricanes and tornadoes. Even what has been considered as "minor"
flooding could impact roadways, structures and the quality of life of residents. However, one
tool that can measure severity along waterways is available from the National Weather
Service. A river gauge had been installed at the St. Johns River in Astor to monitor the flood
stage of the river to generate forecasts to better warn residents of potential flooding conditions.
However, at the time of this writing, it appears that the gauge is out of service.
In summary, Lake County has an abundance of lakes and fresh water bodies within its
boundaries. The County itself lies above the aquifer that hydrates much of the Central Florida
region. Southwest Lake County is an Area of State Environmental Concern, as it is an
environmentally sensitive recharge area. The various maps provided that identify areas within
the 100-year flood plain are merely tools to assist in planning. This is not to say that areas outside
of the 100-year flood plain will not flood, because that simply is not the case. In recent years in
the United States, it has been said that people have been caught off guard because the maps
and plans said that they would not flood. However, the reality is that the State of Florida is
extremely flat and subject to flooding a great deal more than other states. Lake County and
municipal partners need to continue to monitor drainage patterns and reoccurring flood areas to
pursue future mitigation activities.
With the exception of the highly elevated areas of Lake County that are out of the reach of areas
that could collect water, all areas are subject to the effects of flooding, including those areas
identified as being less likely to flood. For this reason, Lake County and municipal partners need
to be vigilant about monitoring flood conditions with future events to enhance their planning
efforts. Flooding can impact residential areas with their local roadways and lift stations that may
be impacted if they become surrounded with water. The Astor area has been particularly
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susceptible and damage is limited to individual homes. Areas along the St. Johns River can be
impacted however are limited to individual homes that may become isolated. Emerald Lakes in
Clermont has an ongoing flooding issue that is currently mitigated by the efforts of the
subdivision. However if their efforts were to fail there is a wastewater facility that would be
inundated and would result in the need to evacuate the subdivision. Most of the county's
businesses and critical facilities are not located in hazardous areas and would likely not suffer
impacts that would affect the general population.
Hail:
Hail is the precipitation of small pellets of ice that can cause substantial damage to crops as well
as damage to vehicles and other property. Up until January 2010, severe hail in Lake County
was defined as three-fourths of an inch (penny size) or larger. However, in January 2010, the
National Weather Service raised the hail size criteria for Severe Thunderstorm Warnings from
0.75 inch (penny size) to 1.00 inch (quarter size). According to the National Weather Service,
within Florida, this is expected to result in only a small decrease in the number of Severe
Thunderstorm Warnings, as many storms which have the potential for 0.75" inch hail also have
the potential to produce 50 knot + (58 mph +) winds. Since the wind criteria will remain
unchanged, many storms capable of producing 0.75 inch to just below 1 inch size hail will still
require Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for 50 knot + (58 mph +) damaging winds. Special
Weather Statements will continue to be issued for "strong storms", generally those with 45-57
mph winds and small hail, below 1.00 inch.
Hail storm events occur most often during the late winter and early spring severe weather season
and often accompany thunderstorms or tornadoes. Severe thunderstorms can happen anytime
of the year in Central Florida and produce hail at any time. Mapping between the years of 1955-
2002 indicates fewer than 35 severe hailstorms (using the former criteria) have struck Lake
County during that timeframe. The locations were evenly spread throughout Lake County due to
the random nature of the development of severe storms that generate hail. All areas of Lake
County are susceptible to being impacted by hail. A couple of previous occurrences that
produced substantial damage include:
• Winter Storm in 1986: A storm that hit Lake County produced hail the size of golf balls
in and around the Leesburg area of Lake County.
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• Hail Storm of 1992: The most destructive hailstorm in east central Florida history
occurred on March 25, 1992 across Lake, Orange, and Seminole counties. An estimated
$60 million dollars in damage occurred, with losses concentrated among nursery
greenhouses and car dealerships.
Since 2002, there has been hail within Lake County, however, research did not reveal that any
of these storm events were in the severe category. Since 2010 there have been ten documented
hail storm events in Lake County with hail ranging in size from .75 to 1.75 inches in diameter.
None of these hail storms resulted in property damage or crop damage or any significance.
Locations and dates of hail storms are listed in the table that follows. Should hail occur, it could
cause damage to car dealerships and the agricultural enterprises which include greenhouses,
horticulture, foliage, and citrus crops. Damage to car dealerships has occurred in the past and
could happen again in the future. This could result in an economic effect to the County. Tourism,
critical facilities, and infrastructure would likely not be impacted. Other than injuries to individuals
that may get caught out in the hail storm, populations would not affected.
Hail Storm Damage in Lake County Florida 2010-Present2
Location Date Size Damages
Lake Minnehaha 6/15/2011 1.00 -0-
Lake Louisa 4/20/2012 1.50 -0-
Astor Park 4/20/2012 1.75 -0-
Howey-in-the-Hills 7/09/2012 0.75 -0-
South Clermont 3/24/2013 1.00 -0-
Sylvan Shores 4/30/2013 1.00 -0-
Lake Dora 4/30/2013 0.88 -0 •
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South Clermont 5/19/2013 0.88 -0-
Mount Dora 2/12/2014 1.00 -0-
Groveland 6/10/2014 1.00 -0-
Extreme Heat:
Florida is well known for its mild winters, but during the summer months heat can be very
dangerous, as it can induce hyperthermia (heat stroke), heat exhaustion, or dehydration.
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Extreme heat is especially hazardous to certain segments of the population such as the elderly
and young children. Additionally, heat increases the demand for electricity to operate air
conditioners, increasing the likelihood of brownouts and blackouts within the electrical grid.
While there are various definitions for extreme heat (or heat waves), the National Weather
Service issues a heat advisory when the daytime temperatures will exceed a certain temperature
depending on the time of the year. It is during these times that those vulnerable populations will
be especially prone to extreme heat-related illnesses and conditions. Florida is quite accustomed
to daytime temperatures in the 90's in the summertime. Also, with Florida being a peninsula, the
breezes from both coastlines assists in keeping the temperatures generally below 100° F.
Research from past years did not produce data that revealed extraordinary hot spells
within Florida. However, a noteworthy period in Central Florida, including all of Lake County,was
the heat wave of June—July 1998,when coastal breezes were impeded—allowing temperatures
across the region to range between the upper 90's and 101 degrees. Wildfires became extreme
in certain parts of Central Florida (National Weather Service, Melbourne). This time was known
as the '98 Florida Firestorm. The table below shows the heat threat levels from the National
Weather Service
Excessive Heat Threat Chart3
Excessive Heat Threat Level Descriptions
Threat Level
Extreme "An Extreme Threat to Life and Property from Excessive Heat"
Highest heat index 120 degrees (F) or greater.
High "A High Threat to Life and Property from Excessive Heat"
Highest heat index 115-119 degrees (F) or greater.
Moderate "A Moderate Threat to Life and Property from Excessive Heat"
Highest heat index 110-114 degrees (F) or greater.
Low "A Low Threat to Life and Property from Excessive Heat"
Highest heat index 105-109 degrees (F) or greater.
"A Very Low Threat to Life and Property from Excessive Heat"
Very Low Highest heat index around 105 degrees (F) or greater for July and August
or...between 102-104 degrees (F) for June through September
or...between 99-103 degrees (F) for May through October
Non-Threatening "No Discernable Threat to Life and Property from Excessive Heat"
Warm season weather conditions are non-threatening
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010, 25.70%4 of the population in Lake County was
aged 65 years or older, representing a rather sizable portion of the county that is more vulnerable
to extended periods of extreme heat (or heat waves). The county continues to be a destination
for retirees and will most likely see its elderly population grow in the coming years. Also,
urbanization will lead to an increase in the "heat island" effect from the increased amount of
impervious surfaces, which only exacerbates extreme heat as a hazard in the future. All areas
of Lake County are susceptible to extreme heat in the future and its potential impacts. No other
significant heat events have occurred other than what is reflected here. Although unlikely, a
significant heat wave could damage crops creating an economic effect,the homeless and elderly
who may not be able to find a way to cool themselves, and Lake County may need to open
shelters for this population. Tourism would not necessarily be impacted as hot weather is
expected in Florida. Critical facilities and infrastructure would not likely be impacted.
Tropical Cyclone Events:
Hurricanes and tropical storms have long affected Florida because of its location. As a narrow
peninsula between two warm bodies of water, Florida is regularly affected by hurricanes. The
greatest threats to Lake County posed by a hurricane are wind damage and inland flooding.Wind
damage from the storm itself is related to wind speed and the accompanying "pressure" that is
exerted on structures. When the wind speed doubles, four times more force is exerted on
structures. Wind damage can also be caused by hurricane-spawned tornadoes, which can be
more destructive than the hurricane itself. Damage can also be caused by wind-borne debris and
flood conditions.
Lake County is fortunate to be an inland county, thus not susceptible to storm surge from ocean
waters that coastal communities often have to face with hurricanes. Over the course of the past
century, a very large number of storms have crossed the Central Florida region from various
directions. Lake County is no stranger to tropical systems, which can have severe impacts on
health, safety, and the economy. Many of the hurricanes identified as crossing through Lake
County were during periods when record keeping did not document a storm name or specific
information. Sources of historical hurricane information often provide a large amount of
information for coastal locations, but less for interior location. The entire population of Lake
County, tourism, agriculture, critical facilities, and infrastructure could be affected by a tropical
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cyclone depending on the severity of the storm and the path it takes. Mobile homes, poorly
constructed and/or substandard housing, apartment complexes, and low-rent housing projects
are especially susceptible because of their lack of resistance to high winds, and apartment
complexes and low-rent projects because of their size and densities. High wind speeds can
cause damage to structures with the most significant threat to mobile homes and other older
substandard or unreinforced properties. The total mobile home population in Lake County is
estimated at 49,7765 accounting for nearly 16% of the total county population. This population
has to have a safe place to go during possible tornadic activity. While everyone can be impacted,
the elderly, those with lower income, and the homeless would be most affected. Tornadoes can
cause other cascading events like utility outages, economic loss, and transportation issues along
with the hardships that result from the disruption of normal life.
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Between 1900 and 2007, in Florida, 334 hurricanes occurred. The total number of major
hurricanes, Category 3 or above, between 1851 and 2005, reached 37, resulting in incalculable
damages and loss of life. Flooding that occurred from Tropical Storm Fay is discussed in the
flooding hazard section and no other significant tropical cyclone hazards have occurred since.
The following storms are a few of the more notable events that have impacted Lake County,
based on available information:
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• Hurricane Donna, 1960: This storm impacted Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
and traveled northward through the state, heavily impacting the citrus industry up
to the Central Florida region.
• Hurricane Charley, 2004: There were some downed trees and power lines in southern
Lake County. Three houses were damaged by falling trees. There was no major
infrastructure damage(National Weather Service, Melbourne). Orange County and areas
to the east of Lake County received substantial damage. This storm is an excellent
example of a hurricane that did not lose much potency, despite traveling over land for an
extended period of time. The storm exited the state in the Daytona Beach area. If the
storm track had been slightly to the west, Lake County could have received substantial
damage. The previous LMS notes that Lake County sheltered about 2,000 people during
Hurricane Charley.
• Hurricane Frances, 2004: This storm resulted in 417 residences being damaged in Lake
County, with 69 destroyed (most mobile homes), 77 business damaged and two (2)
destroyed. Damage estimates were near six(6) million dollars(National Weather Service,
Melbourne). The previous LMS notes that the damages were higher at approximately
$8.5 million and that Lake County sheltered about 4,000 people during Hurricane
Frances.
• Hurricane Jeanne, 2004: The impacts in Lake County were that approximately 2,800
residences were damaged, 111 residences destroyed and 60 businesses damaged
(National Weather Service, Melbourne').
As mentioned previously, with Lake County being located inland approximately 50 miles from
either coast, it is more protected than other parts of the state from the most devastating winds
from hurricanes. The county's interior location is not threatened by storm surge from the ocean
waters, with the exception of areas along the St. Johns River. These areas may be susceptible
to flooding if the outflow of the river into the Atlantic is adversely impacted due to the storm surge
pushing the water inland for a period of time.
It is important to note that Lake County has not received sustained hurricane force winds from a
hurricane. The county has certainly experienced high winds and gusts that have impacted the
residents and businesses of Lake County.With the population of Lake County continuing to grow,
the effects of even minor hurricanes and tropical systems will be felt even more than in the past.
2010 Lake County LMS
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Storms from the past, like Hurricane Donna, while costly, were not in today's dollars and did not
impact nearly as many people than if the storm hit today. Storms like Hurricane Charley, which
hit the Orlando metro area with sustained winds of 85 mph, remind public safety officials that
predictions are not always accurate. Despite being an interior county, substantial damage can
be done away from the coastline. Furthermore, a slight change in path can make all of the
difference in the areas that are ultimately impacted by an event. Through the efforts of mitigation
activities, areas can be further protected against known hazards. All areas of Lake County are
susceptible to tropical cyclone events in the future, which may potentially be stronger than any
others that have previously impacted Lake County. No hurricanes have impacted the State of
Florida since 2005.
The intensity of hurricanes is measured by the Saffir-Simpson scale,with sustained wind speeds
(measured in miles per hour) to measure the extent of a tropical storm or depression. Once a
tropical storm reaches wind speeds of greater than 74 miles per hour, it is then classified as a
Category 1 hurricane). It is important to note that in 2010, the National Weather Service and
National Hurricane Center have changed its criteria by no longer correlating wind speed with
storm surge height. No two storms are the same and less intense storms could in fact created
storm surge that is comparable to stronger storms.
Saffir-Simpson Scale and Typical Damage8
Scale Wind Speed Typical Damage
Category 1 75-95 mph Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles,
vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly
rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles
likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.
Category 2 96-110 mph Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding
damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and
block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages
that could last from several days to weeks.
Category 3 111-129 mph Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof
decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted,
blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for
several days to weeks after the storm passes.
Category 4 130-156 mph Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of
the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped
or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will
isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly
months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months
Category 5 >157 mph A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof
failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate
residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months.
Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
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Thunderstorms/Wind/Lightning:
Any person who has been a resident of Central Florida during the summer is well aware of the
typical weather patterns during this season. Warm mornings give way to afternoon
thunderstorms that are typically localized and can be very intense. Compared to many other
places in the nation, Central and South Florida receive an exorbitant amount of lightning strikes
that are responsible for numerous deaths and property damage every year. The Central Florida
region between Tampa and Orlando has been dubbed the "Lightning Capital" of the United
States. Here, warm, rising air pulls in sea breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of
Mexico. On average, much of Lake County receives 6.0 to 7.5 flashes per square km, a relatively
high flash density during storms. With regard to a scale for lightning, there is no scale for (such
as weak vs. strong).
It is true that lightning does not cause as much widespread damage as hurricanes, although
when looking at data on the ignition source of fires in Central Florida, lightning is a direct cause.
Lightning plays a crucial role in the fire based ecologies of the forests; unfortunately, it also plays
a role in fires that might threaten human life and property. Many of the fires in 19989 that impacted
the State of Florida were ignited by lightning strikes.
Due to Lake County's location in Central Florida, there are a large number of lightning strikes-
and loss of life can primarily be prevented by proper public education. Damage to buildings can
also be prevented by lightning rod systems and surge protectors to reduce the risk of fires. All
areas of Lake County are susceptible to lightning strikes and their potential effects. Any lightning
bolt can kill.
Within Lake County, 13 deaths and 37 injuries occurred between 1959 and 2007, with a total of
449 deaths statewide in the same period. This included a man who was struck and killed in June
1990 while on a golf course in Lake County, and a fourth grade teacher at Eustis Heights
Elementary School who was struck and injured in 1988 while standing in an exterior doorway.
Since 2010, twenty10 people have died in Florida from lightning strikes, an average of 3+ people
per year, although none in Lake County, while some 25+ people are injured on average in the
United States. Lake County could expect 4-12 lightning flashes per square kilometer per year.
9 U.S. Fire Administration, 2004
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As of this update there have been no other documented cases of death or injuries from lightning
in Lake County. A graphic indicating lightning flash density follows.
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Generally speaking, all of Lake County is subject to the effects of Thunderstorms, Wind, or
Lightning. It is anticipated since Lake County has experienced lightning storms before, it will
likely occur again. Wind events in recent history have averaged from 40 to 70 knots and it is
likely that those will occur again as well. The county has certainly experienced high winds and
gusts that have impacted the residents and businesses of Lake County. With the population of
Lake County continuing to grow, the effects of thunderstorms and wind events will be felt even
more than in the past and substantial damage can be experienced by residents. With severe
thunderstorms and lightning, segments of the population could be negatively affected.
" Lightning data from Vaisala.com provided in a media release dated 6/2013
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Agriculture concerns could suffer damage and economic losses. Individuals in open areas such
as golf courses and parks are at risk as well as those that may be participating in boating or other
water activities on the numerous lakes and streams in Lake County. Critical facilities and
infrastructure would be possibly impacted in a devastating storm but not in what has occurred
normally. Since 2010, there have been 13 thunderstorm/wind events that have impacted Lake
County. Details of these impacts are listed in the following table.
Thunderstorm/Wind Events in Lake County 2010-201512
Location Date Magnitude Property Damage
Mascotte 1/25/2011 61 kts EG $500K
Ferndale 1/25/2011 56 kts EG $20K
Mascotte 3/30/2011 50 kts EG -0-
Grand Island 3/30/2011 50 kts EG -0-
Leesburg Airport 3/30/2011 54 kts EG -0-
Tavares 3/30/2011 50 kts EG -0-
Astor Park 4/20/2012 52 kts EG $.5K
Groveland 5/15/2012 50 kts EG $.4K
Lady Lake 8/10/2012 50 kts EG -0-
South Clermont 3/24/2013 56 kts EG -0-
Lake Louisa 3/24/2013 70 kts EG $250K
Lake Louisa 3/24/2013 65 kts EG -0-
Mt. Dora 6/11/2013 Heavy Rain $10K
Lake Griffin 7/4/2013 50 kts EG -0-
Minneola 4/30/2014 43 kts EG $2K
Tavares 6/10/2014 48 kts EG $1K
Sinkholes/Subsidence:
Topographically, Florida is part of a large Karst formation that comprises a section of the
southeastern portion of the United States. Karst refers to the rock "foundation" that is slowly
eaten through by chemical weathering eventually leading to subsidence or sinkholes. In Florida,
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the rock is generally limestone or gypsum, but it can be other types as well. The Karst terrain is
also marked by the numerous caves and underground drainages.
Lake County is ranked as number 10 on a list of the top sinkhole prone counties in Florida" and
experiences several sinkholes a year, usually on private property. In cases where sinkholes
occur in the public right-of-way, the Lake County Department of Public Works and/or the Florida
Department of Transportation are notified to assess the sinkhole activity. Sinkholes impact the
community generally by physical destruction. Their extent is generally measured in terms of the
diameter of the opening and/or their depth (both usually measured in feet). Any size sinkhole is
a threat because they can cause harm to people, vehicles or entire structures, as they succumb
to the unstable ground.
Although it might be true that some areas of Central Florida are more prone to sinkholes than
others, it must be realized that all areas of Lake County are susceptible to sinkholes and their
potential effects. The county as a whole has more sinkhole activity in the central portion of the
county, with areas outside of the county to the north and east having much more activity, based
on sinkhole reports by the U.S. and Florida Geological Surveys. However, this does not mean
that extreme damage cannot occur anywhere; all it takes is one sinkhole to severely impact life
and property. Sinkholes can be caused by water ponding; canting of fence posts; collapse of
bulkheads; and other hydro-geological factors.
According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection there were approximately 100
sinkholes reported to that agency since 1964 (FDEP Sinkhole Database), not including
reports from other agencies. This number is probably lower than the actual amount considering
that there are numerous sinkholes that are never reported to the authorities. Subsidence occurs
because of settling of soil underneath the foundation of structures and typically results in minor,
repairable damage. It can, however, in some cases result in the structure being condemned.
Below are some of the more notable sinkhole occurrences that have happened in Lake County:
• June 2000: An extended drought was blamed for a sinkhole 20 feet wide that opened in
Lake County.
• February 2004: A sinkhole approximately 30 feet in diameter opened up in
Clermont, forcing a family to relocate until it could be filled.
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• November 2005: A large sinkhole forced a Mascotte family out of their home while it was
determined if there was a threat to the structural integrity of the house.
• August 2006: A sinkhole opened in Clermont that was approximately 20 feet in diameter
and closed Maridru's Lane.
• September 2007:A large,growing sinkhole forced several families in Clermont to relocate
after a neighbor's house was condemned.
• June 2011: A sinkhole swallowed part of a Leesburg store building on East Main Street
caused by wet weather after a dry spell causing the ground to become too heavy and
collapse.
• August 2013: A sinkhole opened up in Clermont at the Summer Bay Resort causing a
building to slowly sink and prompting the evacuation of three buildings.
• August 2015: A sinkhole opened up in Groveland which resulted in a boil water notice
for some and no water for those closest to the location of the sinkhole including one
school.
Depending on the location of the sinkhole, residents' homes, tourists in transient housing, critical
facilities, infrastructure,and agricultural concerns could suffer negative effects. Economic effects
could vary again depending on the size and location of the sinkhole.
Tornadoes:
Similar to hurricane data, there is only reliable recorded data for tornadoes since 1950. Although
the Midwest has the reputation for the worst tornadoes, Florida experiences the most number of
tornadoes per square mile of all the states. Florida has averaged 52 tornadoes reported per year
since 1961,with an average of two fatalities per year. Florida's tornadoes are generally of shorter
duration (3 miles) and have narrower paths (125 yards wide). Mapping indicates that about 95
percent of the county is in the 1 in 250-year risk area, and the remainder in the 1 in 500-year risk
area. All areas of Lake County are susceptible to tornadoes and their potential effects.
Because of the unpredictable patterns of tornadoes, and because the entire state of Florida has
a relatively high risk, the entire County is vulnerable to tornado-induced damage. The damage
potential for a tornado increases as a function of population density. As the number of
structures and people increase,the potential damage/injury rate increases. Mobile homes, poorly
constructed and/or substandard housing, apartment complexes and low-rent housing projects
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are especially susceptible because of their lack of resistance to high winds, and apartment
complexes and low-rent projects because of their size and densities.
There have been 51 recorded tornadoes in Lake County since 1950 that have caused
somewhere between $226,470,050 and $241,320,500 in total damage. These same
tornadoes have also been responsible for 231 injuries and 26 deaths.
The Fujita Scale(now the Enhanced Fujita Scale)is used to determine the intensity of tornadoes.
Most of the tornadoes that have hit Lake County have been on the lower spectrum, in the FO or
F1 range. On February 1, 2007, the National Weather Service switched from the Fujita Scale to
the Enhanced Fujita Scale to better reflect examinations of tornado damage surveys, aligning
wind speeds more closely with associated storm damage. The Fujita Scale levels are listed in
the table on the next page.
Measuring the Intensity of Tornadoes (Extent14)
Fujita Scale Enhanced Fujita Scale
Scale Wind Speed (mph) Scale Wind Speed (mph)
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F3 158-206 EF3 136-165
F4 207-260 EF4 166-200
F5 261-318 EF5 >200
Historic significant events are noted in the 2010 plan. There have been few significant tornado
events in Lake County in the last five years. However, worth noting is a storm that happened in
2007 for the purpose of this plan.
• The Groundhog Day Tornado Outbreak, February 2, 2007: On the morning of February
2, 2007, a powerful storm system moved across Lake County from the west producing
three tornadoes, two of which had large impacts on the County and resulted in a
Presidential Disaster Declaration.The first tornado touched down in Sumter County, near
Wildwood, and moved toward the Villages and Lady Lake. This tornado registered as an
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EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale and created a swath of destruction along its 17-mile
path, killing eight.
The second tornado touched down near County Road 42 in northern Lake County in
between Altoona and Paisley. This tornado was responsible for 13 deaths as it traveled
its 26-mile path. In addition to killing 21 people in Lake County, these tornadoes caused
approximately $98 million in damages. These storms struck in the early morning hours
when many people were sleeping and unable to receive emergency messages. Storm
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This was the worst natural disaster in the county's history and officials were determined not to
let it happen again. In February 2011, Lake County launched a new warning system that calls
residents directly when there is a public safety emergency. Alert Lake was the new emergency
notification system and for tornado warnings (or other significant incidents i.e. natural disasters,
warning from law enforcement, chemical spill, flooding, or other emergencies), it automatically
calls people on a phone number that is registered. For those who have landlines in their homes,
the 911 database is utilized. For those that do not have a house phone but want to know about
severe weather when on the go,the Alert Lake system can also send messages straight to a cell
phone.
Due to the unpredictable nature of tornadoes, all of Lake County is vulnerable to their impacts.
High wind speeds can cause damage to structures with the most significant threat to mobile
homes and other older substandard or unreinforced properties. The total mobile home
population in Lake County is estimated at 49,77615 accounting for nearly 16% of the total county
population. This population has to have a safe place to go during possible tornadic activity.
While everyone can be impacted, the elderly, those with lower income, and the homeless would
be most affected. Tornadoes can cause other cascading events like utility outages, economic
loss, and transportation issues along with the hardships that result from the disruption of normal
life.
The table below lists the incidences of tornadoes in Lake County since 2010.
Tornado/Funnel Cloud Events in Lake County 2010-201516
Location Date Magnitude Property Damage
Dona Vista 9/12/2010 -0-
Grand Island 8/5/2011 EFO $25K
Lady Lake 9/24/2011 -0-
Lake Louisa 6/24/2012 EFO -0-
Eustis Airport 6/25/2012 -0-
Tropical Shores 4/30/2013 -0-
Mt. Plymouth 2/23/2014 -0-
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Wildland Fire:
Forest fires pose a serious threat while playing an important role in Florida's ecology. Much of
the northeast portion of Lake County lies within the Ocala National Forest, which contains many
longleaf pines that are a fire dependent species of tree. It is important to understand that much
of the Ocala National Forest is a fire-based ecology, and as such, special precautions should be
made by those who reside within it. The "La Nina" weather effect occasionally causes an
extended drought period.
Controlled burns reduce the amount of fuel that might build up over years of not having a fire.
The Florida and US Divisions of Forestry have incorporated controlled, naturally occurring, and
prescribed burns into their forest management plans. Uncontrolled wildfires will continue to
threaten Lake County and it is important to understand the actions that can take place to reduce
the threats posed by wildfires. All areas of Lake County are vulnerable to wildfires, particularly in
the northeast and southern portions of the county outside the most urbanized areas.
There is no scale, per se, to measure the intensity of fires, as all flames burn and even small
fires can adversely impact homes and businesses. While certain jurisdictions are more likely to
experience direct incidents of forest fires(those in the southern portion and north eastern portion
of the county), the effects can be felt throughout the county in terms of redirected personnel to
fight the fires and smoke coverage which can affect visibility as well as air quality. These effects
can be most severe for the elderly with compromised respiratory systems and the homeless who
may not have a place to get away from the smoke. The homeless population is Lake County
since 2007 had a high count of 1,019 and a low of 282 according to the Department of Children
and Families Council on Homeless 2013 Report. This number is based on a 24 hour count on
one day and has an average of 58217.
All of Lake County may be impacted by wildfires during the especially months with minimal
rainfall. Carelessness can lead to wildfires during dry or windy conditions and when burning
restrictions are not followed. Even with prescribed burns, Lake County remains at risk for brush
fires in unincorporated areas and at the wildland/urban interface areas. Since 2010, the only
published account of a burn ban was ordered in Lake County from February to June 2012.
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The following highlight a few of the more notable forest fires in Lake County, which are briefly
summarized.
• Fires of 1998: Unusually extended periods of hot weather coupled with little rainfall
created the ideal situation for an outbreak of forest fires in Central Florida in the summer
of 1998 (NOAA). Some 2,200 fires occurred that summer,with most of the damage being
caused by a few of the very large ones. All jurisdictions within Lake County were affected
to some degree by the prolonged heat and wildfire threat.
• Fire of 1999: The smoke from a large brush fire near Groveland was responsible for 5
accidents on March 3, 1999. Seven people were hospitalized. The jurisdictions affected
were unincorporated Lake County and the City of Groveland.
• Fires of 2000: High temperatures and an extended dry period allowed for 13 fires to flare
up during the summer of 2000—burning some 4,000 acres of central and southern Lake
County. All jurisdictions within Lake County were affected to some degree by this large
scale fire.
• Green Swamp Fire of 2001: An illegal trash fire started a 10,000 acre blaze that
blanketed much of central and south Lake County in smoke. This smoke was responsible
for several accidents due to low visibility on U.S. 27, and respiratory problems for at-risk
citizens. The primary jurisdictions affected were Groveland, Clermont, Mascotte,
Montverde, and unincorporated Lake County.
• Wekiva River Fire of 2007: Some 36 residences were evacuated near the Wekiva River
after a 1,000 acre fire burned within a quarter mile of the homes in May of 2007. The
primary jurisdiction affected was unincorporated Lake County.
• Deerhaven Fire of 2008: Approximately 140 homes near Deerhaven (northeast Lake
County) were evacuated after a 1,000 acre blaze threatened to close off a main road to
these houses. The Deerhaven Wildfire became out of control after 25 mph wind gusts
made it difficult to contain. The primary jurisdiction affected was unincorporated Lake
County.
• 2012 Groveland Fires: January had a 300.acre fire on County Road 33 which was difficult
to contain due to swamp conditions before rain helped firefighters contain the blaze.
February had a fire in Clermont that shut down Thompson Place near CR 561 as the fire
continued to burn in swampy area. April had a fire north of State Road 50 near Timber
Lake Village which had to be contained before reaching a nearby swamp which could
have resulted in a muck fire that lasted for weeks.
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• April 2012 Sorrento: An illegal burn in a yard spread quickly and threatened homes.
Wildfires in Lake County primarily affect wooded areas with low population density and do not
typically pose a danger to highly populated areas. However, wildfires can still impact all
jurisdictions in Lake County. Structures, critical facilities, infrastructure, and housing for
vulnerable populations have some exposure to impact by wildfires. An exact dollar loss cannot
be determined due to the fact impact is undefined. There have been no significant wildfires other
than those reflected here.
Erosion:
Erosion occurs when land is worn away by the action of natural forces in waves, currents and
wind. Even though erosion is a natural process, it can be either mitigated or enhanced by human
activity. Lake County has not seen any large erosion events that have caused widespread
damage to property. However, erosion is being addressed along the Wekiva and St. Johns
Rivers. Erosion can result in structures adjacent to water bodies becoming damaged or
destroyed because they are not able to be supported by the ground. There is no scale, per se,
to measure the magnitude or severity of erosion, as even small amounts of erosion can lead to
substantial damage to homes and businesses. Erosion is most likely to take place within Lake
County along the Wekiva and St. Johns Rivers to the northeast, as well as along streams, creek
beds, lakes and other bodies of water that are scattered throughout the county. All residents
need to be vigilant about erosion in areas that are adjacent to bodies of water.
According to the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Florida Legislature passed the
Wekiva River Protection Act in 1988 which requires the river's surrounding counties to amend
their comprehensive plans and land development rules to deter wetlands losses and protect
wildlife habitats. The act authorizes local governments to create rules to treat stormwater runoff.
Special rules are also in place for development in the basin that require additional stormwater
treatment and established protection zones along the waterways to preserve wetlands, uplands
and water quality and.reduce erosion and groundwater drawdown.
Since 2010, there has been one incident of erosion in Clermont. In April 2013, rainfall of 3 to 4
inches in a short period of time, associated with a strong thunderstorm, caused a steep 30 foot
section of ground adjacent to State Road 50 in Clermont to slide into a home. The mudslide
destroyed a home on Sunnyside Drive. Mud several feet high entered the home. The drainage
system in the area was designed several decades ago and could not handle the excessive rain
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rate. Property damage was estimated at $75,000. There have been no other documented
incidents in Lake County. This hazard will be considered for exclusion in the next update due to
its limited impact and probability for Lake County. Erosion impacts would be fairly limited in
scope as impacts to populations, tourism, agriculture, economic interest, critical facilities and
infrastructure have not be realized in the past.
Winter Storm/Freeze:
Each winter, Florida faces the threat of at least a moderate freeze. For Lake County this hazard
is a potential problem centered on the vegetable, foliage, and citrus industries. All portions of
Lake County have been impacted by episodes of freezing temperatures in the past and are
susceptible to freezing temperatures in the future. Episodes of extreme freezing temperatures
would be widespread to all locations and not just specific locales, as extremely freezing
temperatures are not typical for the Florida climate. If temperatures reach freezing levels for
extended periods of time, combined with other climatic factors, crop or landscape damage may
occur, having a significant impact on the county's economy and employment base.
The freeze line runs through the northern part of Lake County just north of Altoona although the
entire county could be impacted. Personal injury or death due to freezes is not considered a
hazard except for the homeless and indirectly through fire caused by incorrect or careless use
of space heaters, etc. However the elderly may be impacted as well as young children and since
it is anticipated that the elderly population will continue to increase, there is a chance that this
population could see some impact from winter storms and freezes. Additionally, consumer
demand of electricity during periods of very extreme cold weather may overload the electrical
grid, which may cause outages and have a significant impact on electrically-dependent critical
facilities and persons. Critical facilities, infrastructure, and tourism would likely not be affected
by winter storms and freezes.
One of the most significant freezes took place within Florida in February, 2001, when the
president declared a major disaster declaration for Florida to allow fundsto reach those
individuals impacted by the event. The agricultural industry was severely impacted and resulted
in many individuals being out of work. Since 2010,two freeze and one wind chill events occurred
in Lake County and none have occurred since. These are outlined in the table below.
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Freeze and Wind Chill Events Lake County 2010-2015
Location Date Type Crop Damage
Lake 12/14/2010 Frost/Freeze -0-
Lake 12/14/2010 Cold/Wind Chill -0-
Lake 12/27/2010 Frost/Freeze $1.830M
With regard to a scale to measure the magnitude or severity, the National Weather Service
issues a threat awareness chart regarding one's vulnerability to the hazard of excessive cold
temperatures, especially wind chill. Of the cold weather hazards that can be expected, the most
likely for Lake County are the crop-killing freezes. Lake County is not normally subject to the
types of winter storms experienced in the panhandle that can include snow precipitation and
accumulation; typical effects are from wind, wind chill, and freezes.
Dam or Levee Failure:
According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, there are four dams within
Lake County. These dams are located in unincorporated Lake County, but could affect not
only jurisdictions within Lake County, but also in other locations in Central Florida. To date,
there have been no reports of damages as a result of dam failures, however, any issues in the
future would likely be as a result of the Burrell Lock and Dam, as well as the Cherry Lake Dam.
The Burrell Lock and Dam is located in northwest Lake County north of the City of Leesburg in
the vicinity of Lake Griffin. The Cherry Lake Dam is located in southern Lake County, between
the Cities of Groveland and Clermont at Cherry Lake.
Dams in Lake County, Florida
ID Name Coordinates Hazard
Rating
GNIS 285216 Lake Apopka Lock and Dam 28-7228093 Low
-81.6846338
FL00708 Burrell Lock and Dam 28.87147762 High
-81.78334004
FL00704 M-1 28.74693623 Low
-81.87480155
FL00707 M-6A 28.64541554 Low
-81.8727474
FL00437 Cherry Lake Outlet 28.59693471 Significant
-81.822482
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According to Mr. Ron Hart of the Lake County Water Authority18:
• "The Burrell Dam has the capacity to cause damages to the low lying property both
downstream of the structure as well as around Lake Griffin, especially if discharges out
Moss Bluff are not adjusted to accommodate the increases in flow. However, if
discharges are managed properly at the Moss Bluff Dam, damages should be limited to
low lying areas around Haynes Creek.
• The Cherry Lake Dam can cause damage downstream due to prolonged and excessive
discharges that result in the capacity being exceeded at any of the five dams
downstream. The dam has a very long levee system that increases the exposure to
catastrophic damage and uncontrolled discharges."
No evaluations or studies have been conducted to determine the extent of damage that might
be caused in the event of a failure. It has been determined, however, that the total amount of
damages might exceed the cost to repair or replace these dams. Most of the areas impacted
would be residential homes with local roadways and lift stations may be impacted causing issues.
Specific areas of concern include the following however the impact is limited and isolated in
focus:
• Timber Village/Groveland — Residential mobile home community of approximately 50
homes that may become flooded or have limited access.
• Isolated homes along levees that number less than five homes.
• Pasture flooding in an isolated area with no structures involved.
• Homes at the end of Indigo Road which will have limited access and number
approximately 15.
• Plantation Golf Course has 3 to 4 holes that would be underway. This was known when
the property was developed and golfers can bypass the area to finish playing. The golf
course is responsible for repairing any damages.
How Bad Could It Get?
Estimations regarding how bad it could be in the future are based on available information from
historical events and other data from the region and the state. Understanding how bad it could
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be allows officials to better understand worst case scenarios. The table below is a first step in
documenting how bad the effects of each hazard could be in the future, including the potential
loss of life from each hazard.
How Bad Could It Get?
Hazard Effects Answers
Dam/Levee How deep on the ground could flooding be? A flooding event due to a dam/levee failure could result
Failure How many acres affected? in water greater than six inches in depth within the
impacted area.Depths would be greatest closest to the
• breach and likely lessen the greater the distance from
the breach.
Drought How severe on drought index. Drought within Lake County could reach moderate to
severe levels(400 to 800)out of a potential score of 800
on the KBDI Index.
Erosion How many feet are lost per year? Less than 1/4 inch of shore or riverfront are lost per
year,on average. Erosion debris flow varies.
Extreme Heat What is the maximum temperature to The maximum temperature in Florida would be
expect? approximately 109 degrees.In some instances,
particularly within landlocked counties like Lake County,
the temperature could be above 100 degrees due to the
lack of a sea breeze.
Flooding How deep on the ground could flooding be? Most flooding within Lake County due to ponding of
water in low lying areas could result in depths of around
six inches.The rising waters of the St.Johns River
could result in water that is 3 to 5 feet deep on the roads
adjacent to the river,based on past flooding events.
Hail How big could the hail be? On average,Lake County has seen hail from.75 to 1.75
inches in diameter.In the future Lake County could
receive the same size diameter hail and even greater
sizes which can occur from extremely high cloud tops
that develop.
Sinkholes How deep and what diameter could a Sinkholes can have a diameter of greater than 200 feet.
sinkhole be? Sinkholes can be shallow or develop depths that are
greater than 100 feet,creating extremely dangerous
situations,swallowing entire structures.
Thunderstorms How much rainfall can be expected? How Lake County is very susceptible to thunderstorms,high
/Wind/Lightning high can associated winds get? Can winds,and lightning which may cause fires in the future
lightning start a fire? during dry periods,more so within unincorporated Lake
County within forested areas. Lake County is part of
lightning capital of the US and could expect 4-12
lightning flashes/sq km per year..
Tornadoes What category on the Enhanced Fujita Scale A tornado with the greatest intensity of EF5,with winds
could impact the jurisdictions? of greater than 200 MPH,although rare,could occur in
Lake County.The maximum that has occurred has been
EF3 in February,2007.
Tropical Cycle What category on the Saffir Simpson Scale It is not impossible for a Category 5 hurricane,with
could impact the jurisdictions? winds of 155 MPH,to impact Lake County,however,
due to inland location the predominant number of storms
would be Category 4 or less.
Wildfires How big or how many acres could be Due to the amount of forested areas within Lake County
expected to burn? and historic activity,wildfires could reach the size of
thousands of acres(the greatest has been
approximately 4,000 acres in 2000).
Winter Storm How cold could it get?What is the worst Temperatures in Lake County can be as low as single
Freeze winter weather precipitation Lake County digits,but rarely below zero. Also,light freezing rain has
could get? been reported.Frozen precipitation in small amounts,
although not commonplace,is possible within Lake
County.
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Vulnerability:
Per 44 CFR 201.6(c)(2)(ii), the Local Mitigation Strategy must include an assessment of
vulnerability to all hazards. For some hazards such as lightning, hail, high winds, excessive heat,
and freezes, all jurisdictions are equally at risk to these hazards and have similar vulnerabilities.
For other hazards, some areas are more vulnerable than others due to geographical or property
characteristics. These hazards include flooding, sinkholes, wildfires and dam/levee failure.
In the 2010 LMS Plan, flooding was ranked as the number one hazard, high winds ranked as the
number two hazard, and wildfires were ranked third. At this time there has been no change to
the ranking.
Assessing Vulnerabilities:
Repetitive Loss Properties:
The Flood Mitigation Assistance(FMA) Grant Program was created as part of the National Flood
Insurance Reform Act (NFIRA) of 1994 to reduce or eliminate claims under the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). The FMA Grant program was change in FY 2013 by the Flood
Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-114). The primary objective of the Repetitive
Loss Properties Strategy is to eliminate or reduce the damage to property and the disruption of
life caused by repeated flooding of the same properties. A specific target group of repetitive loss
properties is identified and serviced separately from other NFIP policies by the Special Direct
Facility (SDF). The target group included every NFIP-insurance policy that since 1978 and
regardless of an ownership change during that period has experienced:
o Insurance property with 2 flood claims where the repairs equaled or exceeded 25% of
the market value of the structure at the time of the flood event.
o Insured property with flood history of 4 or more separate claims of $5K each with
cumulative total exceeding $20,000 or at least 2 claim payments where the cumulative
amount of 2 claims exceeds the market value of the structure.
Although the FMA Grant Program is federally funded, and administered through a partnership
with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), local and Native American Tribal
governments, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Authority and responsibility for
developing and maintaining a State Mitigation Plan, assisting local and Native America Tribal
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governments in developing and maintaining Flood Mitigation Plans, reviewing FMA Grant sub-
applications, recommending cost effective sub-applications to FEMA and providing pass-through
grant funds to awarded FMA Grant projects from eligible sub-applicants resides with FDEM.
They also are responsible for ensuring the projects funded are completed and all reporting
requirements are met.
As of 2015 LMS plan update, there are four(4) repetitive loss properties in Lake County (Astor),
and all are residential and are located in unincorporated Lake County. There are no documented
repetitive loss properties in the municipalities participating in this plan. The Lake County
Department of Public Works continues efforts to work with these property owner(s) to find
possible solutions to the flooding problems. Total payments made for all repetitive flood loss
properties in the past has been $218,802. Lake County and the jurisdictions are continuing to
work with property owners to resolve all issues related to repetitive flooding.
Local Match Requirement/Potential Funding Sources:
A very important component of the application process for mitigation process is the identification
of funding source(s) to meet the local match requirements for respective projects. While cash
match provided by the applicant is an option,the identification of outside funding sources is often
sought to create less financial hardship for the applicant.There are a variety of other programs
that could potentially be viable sources for mitigation projects. While they all have their own
programmatic rules and requirements, there is often the ability to use these programs as tools
and resources to assist in the completion of mitigation projects.
The first source of funding may come from the various programs sponsored by the Florida
Division.of Emergency Management (FDEM). The Emergency Management Preparedness and
Assistance (EMPA) Trust Fund, for example, is one potential source. This program provides
grants to county emergency management programs within the State of Florida, which are
intended to further state and local emergency management initiatives. Various Federal programs
under the direction of the FDEM Mitigation Unit are a potential resource as well, such as the
National Flood Insurance Program, the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, and the Pre-
Disaster Mitigation Program. There is also the Residential Construction Mitigation Program
(RCMP), which provides technical and financial resources to homeowners for hurricane
retrofitting. If homeowners are recommended for the program, they are eligible for a forgivable
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loan to complete the retrofitting recommendations. Since, 2010, the Repetitive Flood Claims
Program and the Severe Repetitive Loss Program were eliminated.
There are also other programs offered, such as the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program and Florida Communities Trust; the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection's Florida Coastal Management Program, and various programs under the US Army
Corps of Engineers; US Department of Agriculture; US Department of Commerce; US
Department of Homeland Security; and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This list is not exhaustive, as there are also various other agencies and organizations that provide
funding opportunities. This list will continue to be improved upon and shared with mitigation
partners in order to assist them in their planning and funding efforts.
Land Use Trends and Potential Loss:
Land use especially within hazard-prone areas has an impact on vulnerability as some uses may
be more prone to disaster related damages than others. Residential and industrial development
are examples of this. Individual jurisdictions have the most significant and legal authority over
land use policy and can make an analysis of potential land use projects to determine if a
mitigation strategy is necessary. Local current land uses and potential for new development
reports along with future land use and general development trends are indicative of how future
development will impact the LMS for Lake County. Careful consideration of potential risk from
various hazards can help guide thoughtful land use to minimize vulnerabilities in the future.
When necessary to further local effort, modifications to plans, ordinances, codes and similar
policies can be proposed as initiatives for consideration into the LMS.
Critical Facilities and Structures:
Lake County maintains an inventory of critical facilities, infrastructure and structures that are
located within hazard area. This list includes but is not limited to emergency services facilities,
medical facilities, government facilities,schools, emergency/evacuation shelters, fire and police
stations, emergency operation center,facilities used by special needs populations, and any other
facilities identified by Emergency Management. This list is updated annually.
The LMS Working Group has identified goals and objectives to guide the development of this
plan. These goals and objectives provide focus for the activities of the LMS Working Group
toward mitigation efforts that will meet the needs of the jurisdictions.
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The goals selected by the LMS Working Group are related to the broad mitigation needs and
capabilities of the communities involved, rather than addressing a specific hazard type or
category. Therefore, these mitigation goals and objectives are multi-hazard and are the
mitigation related capabilities that are important to Lake County. These will be present in each
participating jurisdiction in the future as the goals are achieved.
Mitigation Actions:
Each goal is following by several objectives that provide more specific steps to be taken by the
LMS Working Group and the jurisdictions to achieve the broad-based, long-range direction for
planning. Objectives define the steps that are actionable for implementation by the LMS Working
Group and associated community partners.
The objectives are intended to guide selection and implementation of mitigation projects that are
included in the project list. The closer the goals and objectives are to reaching a more resilient,
disaster community, completion of those projects will further improve the community and achieve
the goals of the mitigation planning process.
Since the 2010 plan, Lake County has completed four projects and one was terminated. This
list is included in Appendix I. Projects that remain open are generally open due to the fact that
match funding is even more difficult to find within local government budgets and mitigation
initiatives and generally do not take precedence over providing the basic services that are
expected to be provided by local governments to citizens. Also, it is important to note that
although a project may be listed as completed, that does not mean it was necessarily funded by
FEMA.The initiative may have been completed by the local government on its own or was funded
•
by alternative funding sources. This document is meant to be a planning .tool that is not
completely reliant on FEMA assistance to add, fund, or complete projects identified within the
plan.
It is anticipated that the list of completed projects will grow as there is one mitigation project
currently underway as of the plan update that is not yet completed. The intent is to identify a
comprehensive range of hazards with involvement by all jurisdictions within Lake County. Every
jurisdiction has an identifiable project/action item within the LMS project listing. Appendix I
identifies all of the projects, listed by priority score.
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Mitigation Goals and Objectives:
Goal 1: Local government will have the capability to develop, implement, and maintain
effective mitigation programs.
Objective 1.1: Data and information needed for defining hazards, risk areas, and
vulnerabilities will be readily available.
Objective 1.2: Emergency services organizations will have the capability to detect
emergency situations and promptly initiate emergency response operations.
Objective 1.3: The capability to effectively utilize available data and information related
to mitigation planning and program development will be available.
Objective 1.4: The effectiveness of mitigation initiatives implemented in the community will
be measured and documented.
Objective 1.5: There will be a program to derive mitigation "lessons learned"from each
significant disaster event occurring in or near the community.
Objective 1.6: Up-to-date technical skills in mitigation planning and programming will be
available for the community.
Goal 2: AU sectors of the community will work together to create a disaster resistant
community.
Objective 2.1: A business continuity and recovery program will be established and
implemented in the community.
Objective 2.2: Local agencies and organizations will establish specific interagency
agreements for the development and implementation of mitigation-related projects and
programs.
Objective 2.3: Local elected governing bodies will promulgate the local mitigation plan
and support community mitigation programming.
Objective 2.4: Outreach programs to gain participation in mitigation programs by business,
industry, institutions, and community groups will be developed and implemented.
Objective 2.5: The community will be periodically updated regarding local efforts in
mitigation planning and programming.
Objective 2.6: The community's public and private sector organizations will partner to
promote hazard mitigation programming throughout the community.
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Goal 3: The community will have the capability to initiate and sustain emergency response
operations during and after a disaster.
Objective 3.1: Designated evacuation routes will be maintained and improved wherever
possible to remain open before, during, and after disaster event.
Objective 3.2: Designated evacuation shelters will be retrofitted or relocated to ensure
their operability during and after disaster events.
Objective 3.3: Local emergency services facilities will be retrofitted or relocated to withstand
the structural impacts of disasters.
Objective 3.4: Response capabilities will be available to protect visitors, special needs
individuals, and the homeless from a disaster's health and safety impacts.
Objective 3.5: Shelters or structures for vehicles and equipment needed for emergency
services operation will be retrofitted or relocated to withstand disaster impacts.
Objective 3.6: Utility and communications systems supporting emergency services
operations will be retrofitted or relocated to withstand the impacts of disasters.
Objective 3.7: Vehicle access routes to key health care facilities will be protected from
blockage as a result of a disaster.
Goal4: The continuity of local government operations will not be significantly
disrupted by disasters.
Objective 4.1: Buildings and facilities used for the routine operations of government
will be retrofitted or relocated to withstand the impacts of disasters.
Objective 4.2: Community redevelopment plans will be prepared to guide decision-making
and resource allocation by local government in the aftermath of a disaster.
Objective 4.3: Important local government records and documents will be protected
from the impacts of disasters.
Objective 4.4: Plans and programs will be available to assist local government
employees in retrofitting or relocating their homes to ensure their availability during a
disaster.
Objective 4.5: Plans will be developed, and resources identified, to facilitate reestablishing
local government operations after a disaster
Objective 4.6: Redundant equipment, facilities, and/or supplies will be obtained to
facilitate reestablishing local government operations after a disaster
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Goal 5: Mitigation efforts will be a continuing activity to protect the health, safety, and welfare
of the community's residents.
Objective 5.1: Adequate systems for notifying the public at risk and providing
emergency instruction during a disaster will be available in all identified hazard areas.
Objective 5.2: Effective structural measures will be developed to protect residential areas
from the physical impacts of disasters.
Objective 5.3: Facilities in the community posing an extra health or safety risk when
damaged or disrupted will be made less vulnerable to the impacts of a disaster.
Objective 5.4: Public and private medical and healthcare facilities in the community
will be retrofitted or relocated to withstand the impacts of disasters.
Objective 5.5: Residential structures will be removed or relocated from defined hazard
areas.
Objective 5.6: Residential structures will be retrofitted to withstand the physical
impacts of disasters.
Objective 5.7: Safety devices on transportation networks will not fail because of a disaster.
Objective 5.8: Structures, facilities, and systems serving visitors to the community will be
prepared to meet their immediate health and safety needs.
Objective 5.9: There will be adequate resources, equipment, and supplies to meet victims'
health and safety needs after a disaster.
Goal 6: The policies and regulations of local government will support effective hazard
mitigation programming throughout the community.
Objective 6.1: All reconstruction or rehabilitation of local government facilities will
incorporate techniques to minimize the physical or operational vulnerability to disasters.
Objective 6.2: Land use policies, plans, and regulations will discourage or prohibit
inappropriate location of structures or infrastructure components in areas of higher risk.
Objective 6.3: Local governments will ensure that hazard mitigation needs and programs
are given appropriate emphasis in resource allocation and decision-making.
Objective 6.4: Local governments will establish and enforce building and land development
codes that are effective in addressing the hazards threatening the community.
Objective 6.5: Local governments will protect high hazard natural areas from new or
continuing development.
Objective 6.6: Local jurisdictions will participate fully in the National Flood Insurance
Program and the associated Community Rating System.
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Objective 6.7: New local government facilities will be located outside of hazard areas and/or
will be designed to not be vulnerable to the impacts of such hazards.
Objective 6.8: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of structures and utilities in the community
will incorporate appropriate hazard mitigation techniques.
Objective 6.9: Regulations will be established and enforced to ensure that public and
private property maintenance is consistent with minimizing vulnerabilities to disaster.
Goal 7: Community residents will have homes, institutions, and places of employment that
are less vulnerable to disasters.
Objective 7.1: Economic incentive programs for the general public, businesses, and industry
to implement structural and non-structural mitigation measures will be established.
Objective 7.2: Local government will support key employers in the community in
the implementation of mitigation measures for their facilities and systems.
Objective 7.3: Programs for removal, relocation, or retrofitting of vulnerable structures and
utilities in hazard areas will be established and implemented.
Objective 7.4: The vulnerability to disasters of schools, libraries, museums, and other
institutions important to the daily lives of the community will be minimized.
j Goal 8: The community's economic vitality will be less threatened by a disaster.
Objective 8.1: Components of the infrastructure needed by the community's businesses and
industries will be protected from the impacts of disaster.
Objective 8.2: Local government emergency response and disaster recovery plans will
appropriately consider the needs of key employers in the community.
Objective 8.3: Local government will encourage community businesses and industries to
make their facilities and operations disaster resistant.
Objective 8.4: Local government will establish programs, facilities, and resources to support
business resumption activities by impacted local businesses and industry.
Objective 8.5: Local government will implement programs to address public perceptions of
community condition and functioning in the aftermath of a disaster.
Objective 8.6: Local government will strive to diversify the employment base of the
community.
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Goal 9: The community's infrastructure will be better protected and less vulnerable to a
disaster.
Objective 9.1: Local governments will encourage hazard mitigation programming by private
sector organizations owning or operating key community utilities.
Objective 9.2: Routine maintenance of the community's infrastructure will be done to
minimize the potential for system failure because of or during a disaster.
Objective 9.3: Sources of energy normally used by the community will not be
unwarrantedly vulnerable to the impacts of a disaster.
Objective 9.4: The telecommunications systems and facilities serving the community will not
be unwarrantedly vulnerable to the impacts of a disaster.
Objective 9.5: Transportation facilities and systems serving the community will be
constructed and/or retrofitted to minimize the potential for disruption during a disaster.
Objective 9.6: Water and sewer services in the community will not fail because of a disaster.
Goal 10: Members of the community will have the opportunity to learn of the hazards
threatening local areas and the techniques to minimize vulnerability to those hazards.
Objective 10.1: All interested individuals will be encouraged to participate in hazard
mitigation planning and training activities.
Objective 10.2: Education programs in risk communication and hazard mitigation will be
established and implemented.
Objective 10.3: Managers of public facilities will be knowledgeable in hazard mitigation
techniques and the components of the community's mitigation plan.
Objective 10.4: Technical training in mitigation planning and programming will be given to
appropriate local government employees.
Objective 10.5: The owners and operators of businesses and industries in the community
will be knowledgeable in appropriate hazard mitigation techniques.
Objective 10.6: The public living or working in defined hazard areas will be aware of that
fact, understand their vulnerability, and know appropriate mitigation techniques.
Objective 10.7: The public will have facilitated access to information needed to understand
their vulnerability to disasters and effective mitigation techniques.
Addressing Known Risks and Vulnerabilities:
Proposed mitigations projects, in addition to meeting the long-range intent of the goals and
objectives, are used to address known problem areas in the community. These can include
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hardening and retrofitting or existing critical facilities as well as addressing stormwater issue in
known problem areas. These may not projects can be used to address problems that do not
necessarily affect an entire neighborhood but can cause unsafe conditions or damage properties.
National Florida Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS):
Flood insurance is designed to provide an alternative to disaster assistance to reduce the
escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents caused by floods. In addition
to providing flood insurance and reducing flood damages through floodplain management
regulations, the NFIP identifies and maps the Nation's floodplains. Mapping flood hazards
creates broad-based awareness of the flood hazards and provides the data needed for floodplain
management programs and to actuarially rate new construction for flood insurance. Flood
insurance policy information is listed on the next page.
The Lake County Emergency Management Division and the LMS Working Group will continue
to promote and educate the community about the benefits of this program and its implications
on reducing flood hazards throughout the community. Jurisdictions within Lake County are
continuing to conduct a variety of activities associated with the NFIP. Activities include, but are
not limited to:
• Collecting flood elevation certificates
• Eliminating repetitive flood loss properties
• Informing residents of map changes
• Adopting new maps
As the jurisdictions of Lake County adopt the Local Mitigation Strategy, the list of actions related
to the NFIP within individual jurisdictions will continue to be refined and updated to reflect the
most comprehensive list of possible of activities within the LMS relating to the NFIP and CRS.
The Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary program for NFIP-participating. The goals
of the CRS are to reduce flood losses, facilitate accurate insurance rating, and to promote the
awareness of flood insurance. The CRS has been developed to provide incentives in the way
of premium discounts for communities to go beyond the minimum floodplain management
requirements to develop extra measures to provide protection from flooding. At this update, only
Lake County is participating in the CRS and has a rating of 7 as of May 1, 2014..
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j Flood Insurance in Lake County
Community Name Policies In-force Insurance In-force Written Premium In-force
Astatula 6 $917,500 $2,816
Clermont 230 $57,826,500 $100,103
Eustis 100 $58,530,400 $47,361
Fruitland Park 22 $5,084,200 $11,072
Groveland 106 $27,272,200 $51,448
Howey-in-the-Hills 14 $3,313,000 $4,547
Lady Lake 148 $33,037,800 $70,980
Lake County 2,669 $625,104,700 $1,244,111
Leesburg 281 $72,123,800 $160,814
Mascotte 14 $2,999,400 $7,336
Minneola 58 $13,169,100 $32,734
Montverde 23 $7,038,400 $13,663
Mount Dora 207 $58,774,600 $85,701
Tavares 139 $30,909,500 $62,833
Umatilla 11 $2,041,200 $3,987
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Implementation:
Prioritization of Projects
Prior to the 2010 plan, a program called Mitigation 20/20 was used to rank.Lake County's
mitigation projects. In preparation for the 2010 update, it was decided to use a different method
to rank future projects and the LMS Working Group agreed that it would be acceptable use the
STAPLEE method to prioritize the mitigation projects. The STAPLEE model is still the accepted
method for rating projects on the project list.
The STAPLEE acronym stands for Social, Technical, Administrative, Political, Legal, Economic,
and Environmental factors and the dimensions along which each project is measured. The
STAPLEE system assesses each project using a scale that allows for a raw score to be derived.
There were 7 different dimensions that were further divided into 22 smaller criteria
considerations. The projects were rated using a scale of 1 to 5 for each smaller unit with a 1
being very unfavorable and a 5 being very favorable. A 3 would be considered neither favorable
nor unfavorable. The higher a project scored the higher it would be placed on the priority list
since this meant it received more "favorable" scores on the criteria consideration.
All projects up until the 2010 plan update have used the old rating criteria. All new projects
submitted for consideration to the LMS Working Group since the 2010 update were scored using
the STAPLEE criteria. The project listing, as shown within Appendix I, shows the projects ranked
using both the old and new criteria. The LMS Working Group wants to ensure that not only is the
most user friendly scoring used for this process, but that all municipalities feel the rating criteria
results in their projects being fairly ranked for funding consideration. The LMS Working Group
will continue to refine the scoring process as needed.
A table outlining the STAPLEE method is on the next page.
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Using the STAPLEE method to prioritize projects:
Dimension Criteria Description
Social Community Acceptance Will this project not be objectionable to a large majority of
the population being impacted by the hazard?
Effect on Segment of Thinking of all immediate, direct, and indirect side effects
Population of the implementation of this project,what will the effect be
on the segment of the population (things to consider:
property access, construction noise, inconvenience of
actions)?
Technical Technically Feasible Most of the projects are at such a scale that they need to
be technically feasible at the time they are submitted to the
list.
Long-Term Solution Does the project in, and of, itself or as a part of a large
comprehensive program represent a long term solution to
the problem at hand?
Secondary Impacts Secondary impacts include things like scalability of
solutions and potential re-use of technologies used in the
project.
Administrative Staffing • Do you have enough staff to administer and manage the
project?
Funding Allocation Are there funds currently budgeted for the project?
Maintenance/Operations Will you have enough personnel to maintain and operate
the project, if applicable?
Political Political Support What do the elected officials think of the project?Are they
aware of it?What might they think of it?
The existence of a single person or group of persons that
is very vocal in their support for a project might make it
easier to realize the mitigation action.
What does the community think about the project?Do they
think it is a fair use of resources?
Local Champion The existence of a single person or group of persons that
is very vocal in their support for a project might make it
easier to realize the mitigation action.
Public Support What does the community think about the project?Do they
think it is a fair use of resources?
Legal State Authority Does the state have jurisdiction with this kind of project?
Existing Local Authority Does the municipality have the legal authority to undertake
the project?
Potential Legal Action Will the project potentially cause legal action?
Economic Cost of Action How expensive is the project?
Benefit of Action How many and how great are the benefits to the project?
Contributes to Economic Does the project align with your community's economic
Goals goals?
Outside Funding Will you need outside funding to finance your share of the
Required cost?
Environmental Effect on Land and What are the long term effects on the land and water on
Water and adjacent to the site?
Effect on Endangered Will any endangered species be impacted by the project?
Species
Consistent with Will the project be consistent with the community's
Community environmental goals?
Environmental Goals
Consistent with Federal Will the project be in any danger of breaking any federal
Laws rules or regulations?
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Projects will be submitted to the LMS Working Group for consideration and must include a cost-
benefit analysis and a scoring form. Projects can be submitted to the group at any time and
action will be taken at the next LMS Working Group meeting. At any time, the LMS Working
Group may choose to review the project list and update the prioritization ranking. Environmental
factors may dictate that some projects need to be considered due to current conditions that
require a project to be moved up on the list for available funding. Other factors may lead to this
review include declared disasters, funding availability, new or revised policy development, plan
revision cycles, legal or fiscal restraints, and life safety priorities.
Mitigation Project Priority List:
The project priority list is located in Appendix I of this plan and also includes completed and
deleted project lists.
Responsible for Mitigation Actions:
The implementation and completion of approved mitigation projects will be administered by the
jurisdiction, agency, or organization that proposed the project. On an annual basis, the Lake
County Emergency Management Division, in coordination with the LMS Working Group, will
check the status of the mitigation initiatives to ensure that efforts have been made to complete
any projects on the LMS project list. This approach is utilized as only the jurisdiction, agency,
or organization that proposed the project has the authority or responsibility for implementation.
During the plan implementation process,the LMS Working Group monitors the status of projects,
assigns priorities, and will take other action for support and coordination.
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
When a project is submitted to the LMS Working Group, it must be accompanied by a cost-
benefit analysis (CBA) for consideration. Projects not including a CBA will be returned to the
proposer for completion of the appropriate information prior to resubmission. A copy of a form
that has been accepted for documenting the CBA has been included in the appendix to this plan
behind the project lists. This form can be utilized by the proposer to document what the costs
are associated with a proposed project and estimate the value that will be received as a benefit
resulting from completion of the project. The cost benefit analysis results will be factored into
the prioritization process to determine the project ranking.
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Actions Completed:
Any project that has been funded and completed will be added to the Completed Project List
regardless of the source of funding. Lake County Emergency Management maintains all project
lists for Lake County. The project list can change as funding, requirements, etc. change and/or
are updated. For deleted projects, an explanation is included to document the action.
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Plan Maintenance:
LMS Monitoring and Evaluation:
Lake County continues to maintain the Local Mitigation Strategy as a mechanism to guide
mitigation actions that are being pursued in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas.
The LMS Plan is housed in the Lake County Emergency Management Division. One of the
primary methods by which to maintain the plan is to track the status of the mitigation initiatives.
The Lake County Emergency Management Division has devised a database management
system that tracks the projects as they are completed in the county to monitor progress. The
Lake County LMS Working Group will make attempts to complete projects within five years
(before the next plan update) as funding becomes available.
The LMS Working Group will meet at least annually to discuss any projects or changes that might
have occurred that would be addressed by the update. Meetings can and will be scheduled
following after times of natural disaster events and other times as deemed appropriate by the
LMS Working Group Chair. Criteria used to evaluate the LMS Document and activities should
include and are not limited the following situations:
• Change in requirements as any governmental level
• Changes in development trends and land use
• Completion of existing mitigation projects and introduction of new goals
• Changes in policy, procedure, or code
• Changes in building codes and practices
• Review of legislative actions that could affect funding of mitigation efforts
• Changes in Flood Insurance Rate Maps, National Flood Insurance Program, etc.
These meetings will be organized by the Lake County Emergency Management Division. This
meeting will result in the preparation of the Annual LMS Progress Report that will be submitted
to the state and satisfy the annual CRS program requirement as well. The Lake County
Emergency Management Division will maintain an up-to-date list of all active working group
members will be utilized as a distribution list for notification.
Since the last revision of the LMS there has not been any significant changes to development in
Lake County that would impact the hazards identified within this plan. As of this writing,there are
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no anticipated development changes or trends that would impact these hazards in the future.
This of course is subject to change in the future and will be a topic to be considered at future
LMS meetings.
At each LMS meeting, representatives will report on the current status of projects, and if a
project's scope or details have changed. It may also be reported that the project has been
cancelled all together, in which case the project will be removed from the mitigation initiative
prioritization list with an explanation. All changes and activities as a result of the LMS meeting
will be considered part of the overall, evaluation process, which will be administered and
documented by the Emergency Management Division and become an official component of the
LMS.
The LMS Working Group will use the following criteria, among others, as a starting point for
monitoring the overall LMS process:
• Goals and objectives address current and expected conditions
• The nature, magnitude and/or type of risks have changed
• The current resources are appropriate for implementing the plan
• There are implementation problems, such as technical, political or coordination.
issues with other agencies
• The outcomes have occurred as expected (demonstrating progress)
• The agencies and other partners participated as originally proposed
LMS Updates:
An important key of the;planning process is to begin thinking about the steps to update the plan
prior to the next review date, which is in 2020. Revisions to the plan should be well underway in
2019, with Lake County providing drafts to state staff for preliminary comments ahead of time.
This will ensure that the plan remains in active status and does not lapse for any period of time
between plan review periods. Based on experience, it is easy to underestimate the time that it
takes to complete the plan update.
In addition to the ongoing maintenance of the plan and LMS activities,the staff of the Emergency
Management Division assigned to handle,mitigation activities will be responsible for the Five
Year Update. The expectation is that continual review and refinements of the LMS Plan
between plan updates will allow future updates to go smoothly. The update of the plan will
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take place by reading the document, identifying items to be fixed and utilizing a computer to
make edits to the LMS document. This will occur as changes need to be made, instead of doing
all of the changes at once for the five-year update. The Emergency Management Division will
continue to update the plan and be the responsible organization for this activity. This will be
accomplished through continual review of the plan by LMS Working Group and support staff, as
well as input from the general public.
Notice of upcoming meetings will be posted for at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting
and available by the following means:
• Lake County LMS Website notice
• Email distribution list maintained by Lake County Emergency Management
• Notice published in the Orlando Sentinel in the Lake County Section
Updates will be identified through the input of anyone with sound ideas to improve the plan from
Lake County staff, LMS Working Group members and from the general public. Staff from the
Emergency Management Division assigned LMS. responsibilities will update the electronic
version of LMS document. The LMS Working'Group will review the plan proposed to be
submitted for the next update, guide changes as necessary and have final approval of the
updated plan to be forwarded to state and federal counterparts for review and ultimate approval.
Implementation through Existing Plans and Programs:
While some jurisdictions have taken steps towards integrating mitigation actions into their plans,
some have not explicitly addressed these matters within their documents. It is important that
some or all of the goals and actions of this local mitigation strategy be incorporated into other
plans so that they will have a greater chance of being accomplished. Integrating
plans can be accomplished by having groups invite each other to each other's meetings.
Information sharing can ensure that the common elements are understood and documented
within the various plans within Lake County.Through upcoming meetings that will be taking place
with.jurisdictions to adopt the Lake County LMS, integrating the LMS with their respective
planning mechanisms will be discussed andencouraged to promote further continuity.
Some of the county-wide plans identified include the Lake County Comprehensive Use Plan
(2012), the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (2012), Lake County Code of Ordinances
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Chapter VI — Resource Protection Standards, 6.01.02: Wetlands Impact and Mitigation, and the
Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Plan. Below is a.listing
of other plans, etc.that exist in the municipalities that further the goals and objectives of the LMS.
Astatula • Policy 1-1.1.3: Firewise (Wildfire)
• Policy 1-1.2.1: Wetlands development (Flooding)
• Policies 1-1.2.2/5-1.8.2: Floodplain (Flooding)
• Policies 1-1.2.4/5-1.2.13: Land development(Sinkholes)
• Policies 401.11.1/4-2.1.1/4-2.3.2: Wells/City Connection
(Sinkholes/Drought)
• Policy 5-1.1.4: Construction (Erosion)
Clermont • Policies 2-1/2-2: Land Use Density (Flooding)
• Policies 2-16/3-5: Land Use Wetlands/Floodplain (Flooding)
• Policy 2-2: Public Facilities Septic(Flooding)
Eustis • Policies 1.4.1/2.1.1/2.1.2: Conservation (Flooding)
• Policy 1.2.2: Land Use (Flooding)
Fruitland • Policy 1-2.2: Floodplain (Flooding)
Park • Policy 1-2.4: Setbacks (Sinkholes)
• Policies 1-1.2/3-1.4: Open Space
Groveland • Obj 7.8 Conservation (Flooding/Sinkholes)
• Obj 7.2/7.10/7.13: Conservation Development (Flooding)
Howey in • Policy 1-2.2.2: Floodplain (Flooding)
the Hills • Policy 1-1.2.4: Sinkhole filling (Sinkholes)
• Policies 4-2.3.1/5-1.7.1: Storm Water/Erosion (Flooding/Erosion)
• Policies 5-1.8.1/8-1.2.1: Floodplains Development(Flooding)
Lady Lake • FLU 1-9.3/2-4.4/3-2.2: Density/Development(Flooding/Erosion)
• Goal Pub 6/Policy CIP 102.2/Policy Con 1-11.1: Floodplain (Flooding)
Leesburg • Policies 1.1.1/1.3.2: Drainage/Elevation (Flooding)
• Policy 1.3.3: Floodplain Conservation ( Flooding)
• Polices 1.2.1.9/1.3.3/Obj 1.4: Conservation (Flooding)
• Policies 1.1.6/1.2.19/1.6.4/Obj. 1.7: Conservation (Erosion)
• Policy 1.1.5: Land Use Conservation (Flooding/Drought)
Mascotte • Policies 2.1.12/3.10.7/3.11.9/3.11.13/3.11.14: Land Use (Flooding)
• Policies 1.2.9/Obj 1.6: Drainage (Flooding)
• Policy 1.2.9: Chemicals (Flooding)
Minneola • Section 98-12: Required easements and dedications. Drainage and
Wetlands (Flooding)
Montverde • Policies 101.24/5-1.2.13: Development(Sinkholes)
• Policy 4-1.4.4: Septic (Flooding)
• Policy 5-1.1.13: Development(Erosion)
Mount Dora • Policies 2f/5f/7e: Floodplain Conservation (Flooding)
• Policies 5e/2.2m: Land Use/Water(Sinkholes)
Tavares • Policies 1-1.1.3/1-1.2.15/1-1.9.1: Floodplain Development (Flooding)
• Policies 4-1.2.5/4-4.1./5-1.8.1: Floodplain/Sinkholes (Flooding)
• Policies 5-1.2.10/5-1.8.6: Open Space (Sinkholes)
• Policy 5-1.2.8: Shoreline (Erosion)
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Umatilla • Policies 5-1.83/5-1.81: Floodplain Preservation (Flooding/Sinkholes)
• Policy 1-1.2.2: Development (Flooding)
The Villages although listed as a municipality is actually a special taxing district and does not
have any plans, ordinances, etc. of their own as they follow the Lake County Building Codes and
related policies, Fire Safety Codes, and Florida Building Codes as they may apply.
The municipalities utilize the approved LMS in connection with their own plans and procedures
to further mitigation efforts working closely with the county to continue making all of Lake County
resilient to the hazards identified.
While the majority of the planning efforts are aimed at flooding mitigation it is recognized that all
natural hazards should be considered when revising plans and policies especially concerning
land use, floodplain management, stormwater, development, etc. The LMS is adopted by all
municipalities in Lake County and individual municipal and county-wide plans take mitigation
efforts into consideration when making revisions.
Through upcoming meetings that will be taking place with jurisdictions to adopt the Lake County
LMS, further integration of the LMS with their respective planning mechanisms will be discussed
and encouraged to promote further continuity. Staff from the various organizations responsible
for these individual plans will continue communicating with each other to further the process of
better integrating these plans and improving overall dialogue about mitigation.
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Authorities and References:
Code of Federal Regulations Title 44 201.6. Local Mitigation Plans. http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-
bin/text-idx?rqn=div5&node=44:1.0.1.4.53
FEMA (2011, Oct 1). Local Mitigation Plan Review Guidance, www.fema.qov:
http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1809-25045-
7498/plan review guide final 9 30 11.pdf
Florida Administrative Code 27P-22. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program,
https://www.flrules.orq/qateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=27P-22
Florida Statutes. Chapter 252 Emergency Management.
http://www.leq.state.ffus/STATUTES/index.cfm?App mode=Display Index&Title Request=XV
ll#TitleXVII
FEMA. The Stafford Act. http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1383153669955-
21f970b19e8eaa67087b7da9f4af706e/stafford act booklet 042213 508e.pdf
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Funding Source: Timeline:
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Benefits and Impacts:
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Appendix II: LMS Working Group By-Laws and Membership
ARTICLE I. PURPOSES OF THE WORKING GROUP
The purpose of the Lake County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Working Group is to decrease
the vulnerability of the citizens, governments, businesses and institutions of Lake County to the
future human, economic and environmental costs of natural, technological, and societal
disasters. The Working Group will develop, monitor, implement, and maintain a comprehensive
plan for hazard mitigation which will be intended to accomplish this purpose.
ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Participation in the Lake County LMS Working Group is voluntary by all entities. Membership in
the Working Group is open to all jurisdictions, organizations and individuals supporting its
purposes.
ARTICLE III. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The organizational structure of the Lake County LMS Working Group shall consist of the Working
Group and other subcommittees which may from time to time be created as needed by the Lake
County Working Group. The Working Group shall have a Chair, and a Vice-Chair. Any member
is eligible for election to one of these positions. The Lake County Emergency Management
Division will perform administrative functions for the Working Group as required by State of
Florida Emergency Management Scope of Work.
A. The Lake County LMS Working Group
The LMS Chair will preside at each meeting of the Working Group, as well as establish
temporary subcommittees and assign personnel to them. The Vice-Chair will fulfill the
duties and responsibilities of the chair in their absence.
The Lake County LMS Working Group will consist of the designated representatives from
the following:
• One representative or designee from the government of Lake County and;
• One representative or designee of each participating incorporated municipality and;
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• Representatives from organizations and associations representing keybusiness
industry, and community interest groups of Lake County and;
• Representatives from other governmental entities and;
• Representatives of non-profit organizations and/or faith based institutions and;
Members of the Lake County LMS Working Group will be coordinated by the Chair or
Vice-Chair to serve as the official representative and spokesperson for the jurisdiction or
organization_regarding the activities and decisions of the Lake County LMS Working
Group. Each jurisdiction or organization shall also appoint an alternate to their primary
representative. The alternate shall have full voting rights in the absence of the primary
representative. Each municipality and Lake County will hold one vote in taking actions
on behalf of their entities as long as they remain a member in good standing. To maintain
good standing, members of the Lake County LMS Working Group must not have more
than two(2) consecutive absences at scheduled meetings. At this time, their vote will be
withheld from the representative until they attend two (2) consecutive meetings. Their
voting rights will be reinstated at the third (3) consecutive meeting. Mitigating or
extenuating circumstances will be addressed by the Chair or Vice-Chair as appropriate
on behalf of the Lake County LMS Working Group. Two consecutive absences can also
occur in failure to vote by electronic(email or web-hosted service)voting procedures that
may be utilized from time to time in place of formal meetings.
B. Committees
The Lake County LMS Working Group shall establish subcommittees at any time for any
special purposes. The membership of the committees shall be appointed by the Chair or
Vice-Chair of the Lake County LMS Working Group, who shall also designate the
subcommittee Chair. Membership shall be unlimited and is open to all interested
jurisdictions, organizations and individuals.
C. Program Staff
The Lake County Emergency Management Division, a division within the Public Safety
Department, will serve as the program staff for the Lake County Working Group, and
assist in the coordination and support of the Lake County LMS Working Group activities.
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ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
Any member in good standing of the Lake County LMS Working Group is eligible for election as
an officer. The Lake County LMS Working Group will have a Chair and Vice-Chair elected by a
majority vote of a quorum of the members present. Each shall serve a term of one year and be
eligible for re-election for an unlimited number of terms. A quorum shall consist of designated
representative or alternate from at least five(5) of the participating jurisdictions in good standing.
The Chair of the Lake County LMS Working Group will preside at each meeting of the Lake
County Working Group. The Vice-Chair will fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Chair in
their absence. Administrative functions will be handled by the Lake County Emergency
Management Division in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
ARTICLE V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Lake County LMS Working Group
All responsibilities of the LMS Working Group shall be specified by Chapter 27P-22.004
and 27P-22.005, Florida Administrative Code (FAC). These rules are authorized under
Florida Statute 252. The Lake County LMS Working Group will be responsible for all
actions and decisions made formally in the name of the Lake County LMS Working
Group.
B. Subcommittees
The responsibilities of subcommittees will be defined at the time they are established by
the Chair of the Lake County LMS Working Group, or the voting members in good
standing.
ARTICLE VI. ACTIONS BY THE WORKING GROUP
A. Authority for Actions
Only the Working Group has the authority to take final actions.Actions by subcommittees
or program staff are not considered final until affirmed by action of the Lake County LMS
Working Group.
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B. Meetings, Voting and Quorum
Meetings of the Lake County LMS Working Group and its subcommittees will be
conducted in accord with Robert's Rules of Order, when deemed necessary by Chair of
the meeting. Regular meetings of the LMS Working Group will be scheduled at least
annually with a minimum of 10 working days' notice. Committees will meet as deemed
necessary by the Chair or Vice-Chair. Meetings can be held via a conferencing
mechanism provided a means of recording attendance and voting can be done.
All final actions and decisions in the name of the Lake County LMS Working Group will
be by affirmative vote of a quorum of the voting members present. A quorum shall consist
of designated representative or alternate from at least five (5) of the participating
jurisdictions. Each member of Working Group will have one (1) vote.
C. Emergency Actions by the Emergency Management Division
The Lake County Emergency Management Division is authorized to apply for grants,
accept grants, create projects, approve projects, execute contracts and other actions
consistent with the intent of public safety without the authorization of the LMS Working
Group when, in the opinion of the Emergency Management Division Manager, such
expeditious action is necessary and consistent with the purpose stated in Article I. All
applications, grant acceptances actions, project creations, project approvals under the
section shall be authorized directly by the Emergency Management Division Manager.
The Chair or Vice-Chair of the LMS shall be informed of such action as soon as
reasonably possible. All actions taken under this section shall be reported to the LMS
Working Group at the next LMS Working Group meeting under new business.
D. Special Votes
Special votes may be taken under emergency situations or when there are other
extenuating circumstances that are judged by both the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Lake
County LMS Working Group or the Emergency Management Division to prohibit
scheduling of a regular meeting of the Lake County LMS Working Group. Special votes
may be by telephone, electronic medium (email and/or web-hosted service with
conference call capabilities), first class mail, and shall be in accord with all applicable
statutes for such actions.
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E. Public Hearings
When required by statute or the policies of Lake County, or when deemed necessary by
the Lake County Working Group, a public hearing regarding actions under consideration
for implementation by the Working Group will be held.
F. Documentation of Actions
All meetings and other forms of action by the Lake County LMS Working Group and
subcommittees will be documented and made available for inspection by the public.
ARTICLE VII. ADOPTION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
The Bylaws of the Lake County Working Group may be adopted and/or amended by a quorum
of a designated representative or alternate from at least five (5) of the participating jurisdictions.
Each member of Working Group will have one (1)vote. All proposed changes to the bylaws will
be provided to each member of the Lake County LMS Working Group not less than ten (10)
working days prior to such a vote.
ARTICLE VIII. DISSOLUTION OF THE WORKING GROUP
The Lake County LMS Working Group may be dissolved by affirmative vote of 100% of the
attending quorum, by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, and/or by instruction of the Lake
County governing body. At the time of dissolution, all remaining documents, records,equipment,
and supplies belonging to the Lake County LMS Working Group will be transferred to the Lake
County Emergency Management Division for disposition.
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Lake County LMS Task Force Membership
Member Name Jurisdiction or Entity and Position
Roy, Paul City of Clermont
Environmental Services Director
Silvestris, Joe City of Clermont
Asst. Chief of Operations
Calhoun, Gary City of Eustis
Police Chief
Swanson, Mike City of Eustis
Fire Chief
Bogle, Dale City of Fruitland Park
Public Works Director
La Venia, Gary City of Fruitland Park
City Manager
Johnson, David City of Leesburg
Fire Chief
Maudlin, DC City of Leesburg
Public Works Director
Brasher, Randy City of Mascotte
Fire Chief
Walker, Larry City of Mascotte
Dep. Public Services Director
Miller, Fred City of Minneola
Public Works Director
Slaughter, Sam City of Minneola
Stormwater Supervisor
Kerkhof, Stephen "Skip" City of Mount Dora
Fire Chief
Peters, John City of Mount Dora
Public Works Director
Keith, Richard Vice-Chair City of Tavares
Fire Chief
Luckock, Wayne (Buddy) City of Tavares
Fire Inspector/Captain
Hatfield, Richard City of Umatilla
Asst. Public Works Director
Mercer, Aaron City of Umatilla
Public Works Director
Echols, Dustin Clay Electric
Member Relations Rep
Christian, Pamela Florida Department of Health in Lake County
Preparedness Planner
Kissler, Aaron Florida Department of Health in Lake County
Administrator
Lovett, Ray Florida Division of Forestry
Area Supervisor
Tear, Judith Florida Division of Forestry
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
Carpenter, Thomas Chair Lake County Government(Unincorporated)
Emergency Management Manager
Lake County LMS Task Force Membership
Hamilton, Mary Lake County Government (Unincorporated)
Environmental Services Division Manager
Mcray, Nicholas Lake County Government(Unincorporated)
Stormwater Project Manager
Jolliff, John Lake County Government (Unincorporated)
Director of Public Safety/Fire Chief
Kostus, Spencer Coordinator Lake County Government (Unincorporated)
Disaster Assistance Specialist
Shaw, Nathan Lake County Government (Unincorporated)
Emergency Management Associate
Stivender, Jim Lake County Government (Unincorporated)
Public Works Director
Peebles, Peter Lake County Property Appraiser
Senior Supervisor Real Estate/Agriculture
Dillon-Banks, Sabrina Lake County Schools
Administrative Coordinator
Young, Reginald Lake County Schools
Security Services Manager
Luce, Todd Lake County Sheriffs Office
Captain
McDuffie, Ralph Lake County Sheriffs Office
Emergency Management Director/SWAT
Hart, Ron Lake County Water Authority
Water Resources Program Director
Perry, Michael Lake County Water Authority
Executive Director
Smith, Jerry Lake Emergency Medical Services
Executive Director
Cooper, Kitty Town of Astatula
Town Clerk
Morgan, Willie Town of Groveland
Fire Chief
Thomas, Rick Town of Howey-in-the-Hills
Police Chief
Roman, Richard Town of Howey-in-the-Hills
Police Lieutenant
McKinstry, Chris Town of Lady Lake
Police Chief
Burden, Terry Town of Montverde
Public Works Director
Longacre, John Villages CCD
Emergency Management Specialist
Hickey, Dan Villages CCD
Fire Marshal
Lake County Local Mitigation Strategy(LMS)
Appendix III: Meeting Documentation
Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group
Draft Meeting Notes
December 16, 2011 at 10 AM
Call—In Number: 352-253-9990
Attendees:
Andrew Bicanovsky, Vice-Chair Lake County Health Department
Tommy Carpenter Lake County Emergency Management
Chuck Hiatt BESH Engineering
Sharon Hogan Lake County Stormwater Division
Dottie Jackson Lake County Emergency Management
Amye King, Chair Lake County Growth Management
Gina Lambert Villages Community Development District
Sean Loughlin Lake County Emergency Management
Mary Mason Town of Montverde
Don Ruths Withlacoochee Forest Center
John Schmidt Lake County Schools
Ken White City of Umatilla
Donna Wright City of Leesburg
1) Opening Remarks,Amye King,AICP, Chair
The meeting started at approximately 10:01 AM. Ms. King welcome everyone to the meeting and they
introduced themselves.
2) Identify Projects with Available Funding
Mr. Loughlin asked attendees which projects they had in cue with available funding. No jurisdictions had
funding to implement a mitigation project, however, some did have projects in mind for the future.
Ms. Lambert stated that Station 43 in The Villages has been identified as a facility to get storm hardened.
The Villages District would likely be able to budget dollars in the future to serve as a project match:
Mr. White from the City of Umatilla stated that there is a two block area in the vicnity of Seminole Street that
could use drainage improvements to alleviate flooding to homeowners.
Ms. Mason from Montverde and Ms. Wright from Leesburg both stated that there could be flood projects
within their communities and that they would look into potential projects.
3) Review Project Scoring Methodology
Ms. King asked if anyone wanted to volunteer to assist staff in rescoring projects to ensure that all projects
are on the same scoring system. Not all of the projects were rescored during the last plan update—only the
new ones. This will be very important if multiple projects are submitted for funding consideration at the
same time. Mr. Loughlin thought that Ms. Karla Johnson from the Astor Chamber of Commerce and Mr.
Andrew Bicanovsky from the Health Department would be good candidates for this. Mr. Bicanovsky stated
he would be able to assist staff with this process.
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4) Opportunity to Request Revisions to Existing LMS Plan
Chief Fred Cobb from the City of Eustis sent an updated project list viae-mail to Mr. Loughlin.
Ms. Hogan from the Dept. of Public Works Stormwater Division sent the status of a few projects via e-mail
to Mr. Loughlin.
Mr.Don Ruths from the Withlacoochee Forest Center informed Mr. Loughlin that the Community Wildfire
Protection Plan project has been completed and should be noted as such on the project listing within the
LMS Plan.
5) Other Business as Required
Mr. Ruths stated that Ms. Anita Greiner, Chief Planner with Lake County Growth Management,deserves
recognition for her cooperation with the Florida Forestry Service to incorporate the Community Wildfire
Protection Plan into the Lake County Comprehensive Plan. Some county policies were updated. Ms. King
stated that these policy changes would be sent to the cities for their information as well
6) Adjournment
Ms. King adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:30 AM.
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LAKE COUNTY
FLORIDA
January 29,2013
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Attention: Mitigation Planning Section
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee,FL 32399-2100
Re: Lake County Local Mitigation Strategy Annual Requirements of 27P-22.004,F.A.C.
Dear Mr.Anderson:
Transmitted herewith are the required annual transmittals identified within State Rule 27P-22.004,specifically as follows:
27P-22.004(1)
• Provide list of current members of Working Group and designated Chair and Vice Chair;
Response: See enclosed documentation
27P-22.004(3)
• Provide documentation showing that within the preceding year a written invitation has been sent to each
municipality and other organizations as applicable to participate in LMS activities;and,
Response: Meeting conducted through December 2012 EOC Meeting—See enclosed documentation
27P-22.004(4)(e)
• Provide annual updates addressing,at a minimum:changes to the hazard assessment;changes to the
project list;changes to the critical facilities list;changes to the repetitive loss list;and revisions to any
maps.
Response: There have no changes to the hazard assessment;project priority list;critical facilities list;
repetitive lost list;or maps. The latest version of the plan is available online at
http:/hvnw.lakecomgfLgov/departments/public safety/emergency management/local mitigation_strategy.a
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Please do not hesitate to contact our office at(352)343-9420 if you have any questions regarding this transmittal.
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DRAFT NOTES
Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group
Draft Meeting Notes
December 16, 2013 at 10 AM
Attendees:
Tommy Carpenter Lake County Emergency Management
Fred Cobb City of Eustis
Mary Hamilton Lake County Public Works Department
Stephen Kerkhof City of Mount Dora
Amye King, Chair Lake County Growth Management
Gina Lambert Villages Community Development District
Nick McCray Lake County Public Works Department
Cyndie Earls Lake Emergency Medical Services
1) Opening Remarks,Amye King,AICP, Chair
The meeting started at approximately 10:15 A.M. Ms. King welcomed everyone to the meeting. A
quorum was present. The following documents were provided in the"LMS Meeting Packet:"
a. Agenda
b. Task Force Membership list
c. Appendix II-LMS Bylaws
d. LMS meeting minutes for 2011 and 2012
e. LMS Projects by jurisdiction
2) Review of the Current LMS Group Membership
Mr. Carpenter mentioned that the Working Group's Vice-Chair, Andrew Bicanovsky is no longer with
the Florida Department of Health, Lake County. The LMS Working Group would need to find a new
Vice-Chair. Mr. Carpenter suggested Ms. Cathy Hoechst from the City of Mount Dora as a new Vice-
Chair. Mr. Carpenter will follow-up with Ms. Hoechst.
Upon unanimous consensus, Ms.Amye King was reappointed the Chair of the LMS Working Group.
Ms. King asked the group to review the membership list to ensure accuracy and provide needed
updates.
3) Review of Previous Meetings&Notes
Mr. Carpenter reviewed the 2012 and 2011 meeting minutes. Copies of the minutes were provided to
the group. Chief Cobb and Ms. King asked about the scoring method of the projects. Mr. Carpenter
briefly explained the STAPLEE(Social, Technical, Administrative, Political, Legal, Economic,
Environmental) Evaluation Table. Mr. Carpenter mentioned that he was working with the Orange
County Emergency Management and the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council on utilizing a
new form for evaluating projects. Form update to be provided before next meeting.
Upon review of the meeting notes from the previous meetings, the group unanimously approved the
2012 meeting minutes.
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4) Review of LMS Project Listing&Identify Projects with Available Funding
Ms. King asked the group to review the project list provided in the meeting packet. The project list was
the"Initiatives by Jurisdiction" list. Ms. King and Mr. Carpenter asked all attendees to review the list
and update projects. Mr. Carpenter stated he would send an updated list to the Working Group
membership. Mr. Carpenter re-emphasized the need for all stakeholders to review and update projects.
Once the review has occurred,then the Working Group will need to vote to re-prioritize the projects.
5) Consider 2014 Quarterly Meetings for LMS Plan/Purpose
Ms. King asked the group to consider moving to quarterly meetings in 2014. Mr. Carpenter mentioned
the time table set forth in the current LMS document, the next update is due February 2016. Quarterly
meetings will allow stakeholders ample time to perform plan and project updates. A tentative schedule
proposed by Mr. Carpenter is the 1st or 2nd week of March, June, September and December. Definitive
dates to be announced.
6) Discussion of LMS Working Group& Endorsement of Plan
Ms. King stated that the current LMS has been endorsed and adopted by all municipalities and the
Villages Community Development District.
7) Other Business
None mentioned.
8) Adjournment
Ms. King adjourned the meeting at 10:45 A.M.
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DRAFT NOTES
Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group
Draft Meeting Notes
December 19, 2014 at 10 AM
Attendees:
Carle Bishop City of Clermont
Tommy Carpenter Lake County Emergency Management
Terry Carter Florida Department of Health—Lake County
Pamela Christian Florida Department of Health—Lake County
Richard Keith City of Tavares
Amye King, Chair Lake County Growth Management
Aaron Kissler Florida Department of Health—Lake County
Spencer Kostus Lake County Emergency Management
Nathan Shaw Lake County Emergency Management
Paul Rov City of Clermont
1) Opening Remarks,Amye King,AICP, Chair
The meeting started at approximately 10:10 A.M. Amye King, Lake County Growth Management,
welcomed everyone to the meeting. A quorum was not present. The following documents were
provided in the"LMS Meeting Packet:"
a. Agenda
b. Task Force Membership list
c. Appendix II-LMS Bylaws
d. LMS meeting minutes for 2013
e. LMS Projects by jurisdiction
2) Review of the Current LMS Group Membership
Ms. King asked the group to review the membership list to ensure accuracy and provide needed
updates.
3) Review of Previous Meetings& Notes
Ms. King tabled review of previous meetings and notes until next meeting due a quorum not being
present.
4) Review of LMS Project Listing& Identify Projects with Available Funding
Ms. King asked the group to review the project list provided in the meeting packet.
Ms. King discussed the idea of developing two projects lists: A 5 year cost feasible list and an unfunded
list.
Ms. King re-emphasized the need for all stakeholders to review and update projects. Once the review
has occurred, then the Working Group will need to vote to re-prioritize the projects.
5) Consider 2014 Quarterly Meetings for LMS Plan/Purpose
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Ms. King called for a quarterly meeting next quarter around either February or March of 2015.
6) Discussion of LMS Working Group&Endorsement of Plan
Ms. King stated that the current LMS has been endorsed and adopted by all municipalities and the
Villages Community Development District.
7) Other Business
Spencer Kostus, Lake County Emergency Management,gave a presentation about how the Local
Mitigation Strategy is organized and strucutred and how projects in the LMS would receive funding.
Mr. Kostus discussed changing how new projects would be submitted to the LMS working group to be
added and prioritized.
8) Adjournment
Ms.King adjourned the meeting at 10:48 A.M.
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Lake County Emergency Management - Local Mitigation Strategy
Face to Face Meeting
March 12, 2015
Minutes
I. Welcome and Introductions
o Thomas Carpenter, LCEM EM Division Manager
o Teresa Newsome, EREC
II. Current Local Mitigation Strategy
1. Meeting Planning Requests
• Electronic copies of the current LMS and CEMP.
o Copies are available in Microsoft Word and will be provided.
• Any updates done to the project list since the last revision.
• Last version was the 2012 Updates.
• Working Group contact information
o Most are new representatives and contract information will be provided.
There are 14 municipalities that will be included in the LMS.
• Any updates to HVA since last revision.
o None have been done. Would like CEMP/LMS to be mirrored.
• Notes from any meetings held since last revision for this draft
o There have been a few meetings and notes will be provided.
• Was your last plan done in Mitigation 2020 or just Microsoft Office
documents?
O Mitigation 2020 files were corrupt so Microsoft Word was used.
• Electronic copy of the current crosswalk to be utilized.
o Crosswalk to be used will be provided by LCEM.
2. Review of current Plans within 30 days of NOC
o Today's meeting will be the kickoff meeting and starts 30 days for plan
review.
3. Update HVA within 60 days of NOC
• HVA needs to be mirrored between the CEMP and LMS. Draft to be
presented to Thomas Carpenter and Spencer Kostus for approval.
4. Planning Meetings
• Future Meeting Schedule. 60/120/150 days
1. 60 days will be an introductory meeting for the new representatives
and will be held May 8, 2015.
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2. 120 days meeting will beheld on July 7, 2015.
3. 150 days meeting will be held on August 7,2015.
5. Draft due 120 days from Kickoff
6. County comments within 30 days
7. Final due 180 days
8. Point of Contact for Planning —Spencer Kostus
9. Billing Contact-Spencer Kostus
III. Action Items
1. Following items to be provided to EREC by Spencer Kostus:
O Copies of current plans (CEMP and LMS)
O Updates to Project List
o Working Group contact information
o Notes from meetings held
G Crosswalk to be utilized
2. Thomas Carpenter to confirm meeting dates.
IV. Contact Information
Teresa Newsome, President/Planning Manager
(0) 352-236-5348
(C) 352-572-2759
tnewsomeerecinc.com
Spencer Kostus, Disaster Assistance Specialist
(0) 352-742-4654
(C) 352-455-3308
skostus(a�lakecountyfl.gov
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FLORIDA
Lake County Emergency Management-Local Mitigation Strategy
Lake County Emergency Communications& Operations Center(ECOC)
425 West Alfred Street, Tavares, FL
June 18, 2015
Minutes
I. Welcome and Introductions
• Tommy Carpenter Lake County Emergency Management
• Pamela Christian Florida Department of Health—Lake County
• Spencer Kostus, LMS Coordinator Lake County Emergency Management
• Teresa Newsome Emergency Response Educators and Consultants, Inc.
• Joseph Silvestris City of Clermont
II. Opening Remarks,Tommy Carpenter, Emergency Management Division Manager
The meeting started at approximately 10:00 A.M. Tommy Carpenter, Lake County Emergency
Management,welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced Mrs. Teresa Newsome who is a
consultant that will help assist in the 2015 LMS update. A quorum was not present. The following
documents were provided in the"LMS Meeting Packet:"
a. Agenda
b. Task Force Membership list
c. Select elements of LMS plan—Table of Contents, Summary of Changes, Table III-8 'Summary
Probabilities of all Hazards'
d. LMS meeting minutes for 2014, 2013, 2011
e. LMS Projects by jurisdiction
III. Discussion of New Chair
Since no quorum was present at the meeting,the discussion will have to wait to a future meeting.
IV. Review of Current LMS Group Membership
Mrs. Newsome asked the group to review the membership list to ensure accuracy and provide
needed updates.
V. Review of Previous Meetings& Notes
Mr. Kostus tabled review of previous meetings and notes until next meeting due a quorum not being
present.
VI. Review of LMS Project Listing
• Review Projects(Completed-New-Removed)
Mrs. Newsome asked the group to review the project list provided in the meeting packet.
Updates were provided by those present.
VII. Meetings for LMS Plan/Process
Next meeting was scheduled for July 20, 2015 with hopes of more attendees to further discuss the
LMS.
VIII. Discussion of LMS Working Group&Endorsement of Plan
To be discussed at future meetings
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IX. Other Business
The by-laws were discussed and determined to need updating. Tommy Carpenter will be updating
the document for presentation at the next meeting.
X. Action Items
• Teresa Newsome to complete minutes of this meeting.
• Tommy Carpenter to revise by-laws to be presented at the next meeting
• Spencer Kostus and Tommy Carpenter to reach out to municipalities toget an update on the
projects listed on the current version of the Project List.
• Spencer Kostus and Tommy Carpenter to reach out to municipalities to reconfirm
representation and willingness to participate in the LMS process.-
XL Contact Information
Teresa Newsome, President/Planning Manager
(0) 352-236-5348
(C) 352-572-2759
tnewsomet erecinc.com
Spencer Kostus, Disaster Assistance.Specialist
(0) 352-742-4654
(C) 352-455-3308
skostus(alakecountyfl.gov
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LAKE COUNTY ® ��
FLORIDA
Lake County Emergency Management-Local Mitigation Strategy(LMS)
Lake County Emergency Communications&Operations Center(ECOC)
425 West Alfred Street,Tavares, FL
July 30, 2015
Minutes
I. Welcome and Introductions
Meeting began at 10:05 with welcome by Teresa Newsome and everyone introduced themselves.
A quorum of 5 agencies/participants was present. Those present are listed below.
Spencer Kostus, LMS Coordinator Lake County Emergency Management
Richard Keith, Fire Chief, City of Tavares Fire Dept
Pam Christian, Planner Florida Dept of Health in Lake County
Tom Carpenter, EM Manager Lake County Emergency Management
Richard Hatfield, Director City of Umatilla Public Works
Nathan Shaw, EM Associate Lake County Emergency Management
Skip Kerkhof, Fire Chief Mount Dora Fire Dept
Nicholas Mcray, PW/Stormwater Lake County
Teresa Newsome, EREC
II. PowerPoint Presentation
Spencer Kostus presented a PowerPoint presentation overview of the LMS and how the process
works.
Ill. Review of Previous Meetings& Notes
Since a quorum was present, the meeting minutes from December 16, 2011, December 16, 2013,
and December 19, 2014 were approved with a motion and a second. The meeting minutes from
the June 18, 2015 meeting were approved with a motion and a second as well. Motions were by
Pam Christian and second by Tommy Carpenter. All present voted in the affirmative,with no nays.
IV. Discussion of New Chair
It was determined that a new chair and vice-chair needed to be elected and the LMS Coordinator
needed to be confirmed. After discussion, Tommy Carpenter accepted the nomination for LMS
Chair, Chief Richard Keith accepted the nomination for Vice-Chair. With motions by Nathan Shaw
and second by Pam Christian,these gentlemen were elected to the positions. Spencer Kostus was
confirmed as the LMS Coordinator with a motion by Richard Keith and second by Pam Christian.
All present voted in the affirmative,with no nays for each position individually and respectively.
V. Review of Current LMS Group Membership
A discussion was held about the current list and how to engage and recruit new representatives.
Tommy Carpenter and Chief Keith as Chair and Vice-Chair will reach out to the entities to obtain a
primary and alternate representative with a goal of having the list complete by COB, August 13,
2015.
VI. Review of LMS Project Listing
Review Projects (Completed-New-Removed)
The current Project List was reviewed and discussed. Please see the list for projects that have
been completed or terminated. New projects from the City of Clermont were presented and
Pam Christian mentioned a new project from the Health Department. Further information with
be provided to include a Cost/Benefit Analysis to be voted on and prioritized at the next
meeting.
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VII. By-law Revisions
It was determined in discussion that the existing by-laws need to be updated to more accurately
describe the function of the LMS Working Group and requirements thereof. Tommy Carpenter
accepted the project to revise the by-laws with input from the group and with notes from the
previous meeting. By-laws will be presented via email to the LMS Working Group membership by
COB, August 14, 2015 so that they can be voted on at the next meeting with 10 days' notice. One
of the major changes will be the use of technology, i.e. GoToMeeting®to facilitate meetings with
membership along with providing a public meeting concurrently at the Lake County
Communications and Emergency Operations Center in Training Room A and B
VIII. Meetings for LMS Plan/Process
The next meeting of the LMS Working Group will be Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:00 am at the
Lake County Communications and Emergency Operations Center in Training Room A and B.
Public Notice will be posted by August 14, 2015 for the required 10 days' notice.
IX. Discussion of LMS Working Group& Endorsement of Plan
The Draft LMS Plan will be presented to the LMS Working Group no later than August 24, 2015
with a draft submitted to the State for review by the COB August 31, 2015. Further revisions as
dictated by the State will be complied and presented to the membership in an ongoing process via
email with appropriate time for comments until approval is received from the State FDEM.
X. Other Business •
There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion by Richard Hatfield
and second by Tommy Carpenter at 10:48.
XI. Action Items
• Teresa Newsome to prepare draft minutes by COB, Friday, July 31, 2015.
• Tommy Carpenter and Chief Keith to work on LMS Working Group membership completion by
August 13, 2015.
• Tommy Carpenter to work on a draft revision of the by-laws by COB,August 14, 2015.
• Teresa Newsome to provide draft revised LMS Plan no later than August 24, 2015.
• LMS Working Group will update and prioritize the Project List at the next meeting on August 24,
2015.
XII. Contact Information
Teresa Newsome, President/Planning Manager
(0) 352-236-5348
(C) 352-572-2759
tnewsomeerecinc.com
Spencer Kostus, Disaster Assistance Specialist
(0) 352-742-4654
(C) 352-455-3308
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RESOLUTION NO.2016- Ea-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE
COUNTY,FLORIDA,ADOPTING THE LAKE COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
HAZARD NIITIGATION PLAN AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency recommends that all local governments; in cooperation with
their local county emergency management agency, develop and maintain a Hazard Mitigation,.
Plan;and
WHEREAS Lake County desires to have and maintain this plan to protect the life
and property of its citizens;and
WHEREAS Lake County, in cooperation with the municipalities of Lake County,
has developed the plan, policies and procedures necessary to plan and develop projects to protect
the citizens of Lake County from hazards
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Lake County,Florida,that Lake County adopts the proposed Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan, dated February, 2016, identifying the hazards and strategies to mitigate
those hazards.
This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , -t6Yu ,2016.
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LAKE CO ,FLORID
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Sean M.Parks,Chairman
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This of i,2016
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Commissioners La a Cout Florida
Approved as to form&legality:
Melanie Marsh,County Attorney