Hurricane Matthew: After Action Report Overview
Hurricane Matthew, a Category 5 storm, impacted the Bahamas and came close to Palm Coast, causing significant rainfall and storm surges. Despite not making landfall in Palm Coast, the area experienced strong winds and moderate storm surges. The city's response included proactive preparations, strategic sheltering, immediate road clearing post-impact, and effective recovery efforts like damage assessments and power restoration.
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HURRICANE MATTHEW AFTER ACTION REPORT
Overview Hurricane Matthew City Response After Action Recommendations
Hurricane Matthew In late September, 2016, Tropical Storm Matthew reached the eastern Caribbean. Category 5 strength with 160 mph winds. Matthew affected the Bahamas on Oct. 5-6 as a Category 3 and 4 hurricane. On October 7, 2016, 12:46 hours, the eye of the hurricane was the closest to the City of Palm Coast. In Palm Coast, water reached 44 inches above the sea walls in the C and F sections which is consistent with a 5-6 foot storm surge after high tide occurred in late afternoon. Rainfall amounts averaged 6.25 inches throughout the City.
Hurricane Matthew Perspective Perspective Did not make landfall in the Palm Coast / Flagler County Center of the storm stayed 25-40 miles out to sea Strong wind event with moderate storm surge rather than what would be considered a force from a hurricane Flagler County EOC recorded wind gusts up to 86 miles an hour both in Flagler Beach and North Palm Coast The Wobble
City Response Prior to Impact Preparations Began 4 Days in Advance of Impact Staff Schedule Changes Staff Urged to Handle Personal Preparation City EOC Staffed at Fire Station #25
City Response Day of Impact Final Preparations Equipment and Personnel Strategically Located Shelter in Place
City Response Immediate Response Clearing Roads Priority for Arterial and Collectors Most roads cleared within hours Coordination with FPL Widespread power outages Limited FPL Resources in the Area
City Response Recovery Damage Assessments Power Restoration PEP System Strike Teams Hazard Trees Debris Cleanup 128,908 CY Debris 340,805 Tons Wood/C&D
City Response Financial Impact Estimated Budgetary Impact $2.5 million Estimated Reimbursement 85% from FEMA and Insurance Additional Resources Available Reserves in General & Utility Fund
After Action Recommendations 22 Specific Recommendations Grouped in 4 Areas Staffing and Training Continuity of Operations Communication Reporting and Tracking Assigned to Specific Departments/Teams Incorporated in the Quarterly Meetings & Performance Measures
Staffing and Training Update Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update CEMP Staffing Matrix Regularly Update Personnel Policies for Essential Personnel Expand Comprehensive Training Program
Continuity of Operations Employee Food Service Responsibility Improve Coordination on PEP Tank/Electrical Service Relocate City EOC from Fire Station #25 to City Hall Develop Employee Family Shelter Plan
Communication Improve Issue Coordination and Resolution Backup Communication Systems Clarify Evacuation Zones
Reporting and Tracking Improve FEMA Reporting Efficiency
HURRICANE MATTHEW AFTER ACTION REPORT
