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CITY COMMISSION
EMERGENCY SPECIAL CALLED
PRE-STORM BRIEFING
FOR HURRICANE IRMA
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Mitch Reeves
Mayor Pro Tern John Stinson
Commissioner Jimmy Hill
Commissioner Blythe Waters
Commissioner-elect Brittany Nonis
Commissioner-elect Candace Kelly
Joe Genity, City Manager
800 SEMINOLE ROAD
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
4:00P.M.
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager
Michelle Cook, Police Chief
Call to Order
City Manager Joe Genity began the briefing at 4:00pm and introduced Chief Michelle Cook and
Deputy City Manager Kevin Hogencamp. He explained this briefing is to explain what the City
is doing to prepare for the stmm and how we will approach the recovery. Mr. Hogencamp is
handling Communications and Chief Cook is handling Operations.
Chief Cook gave an overview of the State of Emergency declarations issued in the county and
city. She spoke about curfews, alcohol sales, closing the beach, sand, traffic, evacuation, and
school closures. She reported on the City's efforts to prepare for the hunicane including
coordination with other local agencies, communications and shelters. Chief Cook cautioned
citizens about misinfmmation and rumors.
Staff answered questions from the audience about sandbags.
Mr. Hogencamp explained where to look for information regarding the storm and City
operations. He urged citizens to contact him directly if they have information about people at
risk.
Staff answered additional questions from the audience.
Mr. Genity reported on the plan to close City Hall.
Chief Cook explained bridge closures and how it affects evacuation and re-entry.
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Mayor Reeves urged citizens to leave as soon as possible because of the traffic backing up. He
reported on the plans for bringing in more gas. He spoke about scheduled briefings, shelters,
volunteering, restriction on alcohol sales, and the need to help your neighbors.
Public Works Director Scott Williams spoke about the garbage and debris pickup schedule and
the need and proper way to store and secure trash cans and debris.
Mayor Reeves and Chief Cook answered questions from the audience about evacuation.
Mr. Gerrity thanked everyone for attending and wished everyone the very best and to stay safe.
Mr. Gerrity ended the briefing at 4:34p.m.
ATTEST:
Donna L. Bartle, CMC
City Clerk
Mitchell E. Reeves
Mayor/Presiding Officer
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