Additionally, the plan locates staging area and storage sites and identifies removal methods. This hazard mitigation initiative also addresses the acquisition of the necessary tools and equipment to handle debris. Almost all of our communities consider the stormwater drainage systems to be one of the top priorities for mitigation. Partnership with private sector is vitally important to make improvements, for example, to private parking lots that flood along with the adjacent public street. This initiative is to develop more evacuation centers, shelters of last resort and short-term shelters for hazardous materials or other chemical, biological or radiological situations caused by spills, terrorism, vandalism, etc.
Schools currently provide the bulk of the shelter space.
Transportation is currently provided by Miami-Dade Transit Agency and MDPS school buses. Develop methods to increase volunteer personnel to work in shelters. The ultimate goal is for all to be able to safely shelter in place. This initiative is to clean and maintain, dredge when and where needed, clear banks of potential debris. Stabilize banks to prevent erosion.