FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY

IN CASE OF A FIRE EMERGENCY:

1. Call 911

2. Leave your unit and close your door.

3. Activate the fire pull station on your floor; the Building fire alarm will sound.

4. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.

5. Proceed in a calm orderly fashion down the stairwell in your back hallway.

6. Vacate the building through the stairwell on the lobby or garage floor.

7. If you are in your unit and you hear the fire alarm sound. Leave your unit and close the door.
Proceed in a calm orderly fashion down the stairwell in your back hallway. Vacate the building
through the stairwell on the lobby or garage floor.


IN THE EVENT OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY:

1. Call 911

2. If possible call the front lobby desk 949-3117, so that we may assist in anyway possible and
prepare for emergency access to the unit for EMS.

3. An AED (Difibulator) will also be available at the front lobby desk for emergency. Only a
Certified staff member may use if necessary.
Bonita Primary Care
3501 Health center Blvd.
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-0558


Healthpark Medical Center   
9981 S Healthpark Dr.     
Fort Myers, FL 33908     
(239) 433-7799


Lee Memorial Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
(239) 332-1111
Lee County Urgent Care
and Hospitals
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Florencia Disaster
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HURRICANES

This contains important information for your safety in case of hurricanes.  Other emergency
publications are adequate, but the 2004 and 2005 storm season has opened a new chapter in
how we react and what should be considered.  I wish to equip you with additional information so
that you'll have the knowledge and prepare in advance for a hurricane.  The most important thing
is that you have a plan in place so you won't be caught off guard at the last minute.  With a plan,
you'll be efficient in implementing it at the right time based on your decision.  Use the Florencia
Hurricane Disaster Plan or the 2008 Lee County All Hazards Guide (available in our mailroom or
at www.leeeoc.com) to help you plan what supplies to get and a course of action.  Don't wait until
the last minute.

With hurricane season just around the corner, it's a reminder of 2004/2005 season when we
were wrought with a number of hurricanes:  Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Katrina, Rita &
Wilma, with subsequent power outages.  Charley hit 60 miles north of Naples.  Damage at other
Colony Buildings included destroyed landscaping, damaged screens and building water intrusion.
 Keep in mind that this was only a category one condition in Naples and increased as it passed
by The Colony.

A.  Tropical Storm Watch:  issued when tropical storm conditions may pose a threat within 36
hours.

B.  Tropical Storm Warning:  issued when tropical storm conditions are expected within 24
hours.

C.  Hurricane Watch:  issued up to 36 hours in advance of landfall and indicates that everyone
in the area should be ready to take protective measures if a Hurricane Warning is issued.

D.  Hurricane Warning:  is issued when hurricane conditions are expected in the area in 24
hours or less. A Mandatory Evacuation "could" take place at this time. Precautions should be
taken immediately.  If a hurricane's path is erratic,  there may be only a few hours before the
onset of hurricane conditions.  You must have a plan & be prepared by this time.

E.  Mandatory Evacuation:  is given 24-36 hrs from landfall.  Storms can change dramatically &
quickly depending on conditions and this will dictate timing of an Evacuation Order.  


Our building is very well built.  However, there are considerations you need to review in your
decision to stay or leave.  Hurricanes are serious life-threatening storms that spawn tornados,
flooding & high winds.  Whenever the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County issues a
resolution for Mandatory Evacuation, we should assume the worst case scenario of no power with
generator failure and a direct hit from the bad side of a storm.  We ask that you consider the
following in your determination to evacuate or stay:

A.  Mandatory Evacuation means emergency vehicles may not be able to get through after a
storm.  (no medical, police, fire trucks etc.)

B.  Emergency vehicles will not respond during a storm.

C.  Bridges and roads to our area would be closed until lost utilities are restored.   

D.  If power is lost, Florencia could be unbearable to live in.  Snakes, heat, mosquito born            
diseases, illness, flooding, no communication, health problems and frozen transportation could
pose serious problems.  It could take many weeks for utilities to be restored.

When a Mandatory Evacuation has been issued, for your safety and well-being, we strongly urge
evacuation compliance.  If you choose to stay, you will be on your own.  Medically impaired
owners may want to consider evacuating during a Hurricane Watch, since they have different
concerns regarding their medical needs.  If people wait until the last moment, they will have
problems with traffic.  

Starting with a Hurricane Warning and continuing into the Mandatory Evacuation phase, our
entire staff will be working diligently implementing our EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN, as
mandated by the Board.  This includes preparing the grounds, moving cars, sand bagging all
exterior building doors, installing storm doors, removing pool furniture and many other items to
minimize damage.   Consequently, they will be unable to attend to personal requests by owners.  
Please refrain from calling, thus tying up the phone for emergency calls.  Please fax concerns to
239-949-3117 or e-mail  florenciamanager@comcast.net   Because of the emergency situation
or power failure, it may take a few days to respond to you.         

When a hurricane strikes, the following will be locked down and power turned off while the
storm is in progress for safety & mechanical reasons:   

A.  Elevators will be locked on an elevated floor & will not be available.  
B.  Water will be turned off.  
C.  Cooling Towers will be off, which means your air conditioning will be off during the storm.  
D.  Power:  The City may turn the power off before a storm hits.  If no major damage occurs   to
power lines, power could be reinstated.  If damage occurs, then our emergency generator will
power some lights, doors, gates, security, water & elevators. Owners will have no power to their
units and no AC.  If we lose generator power, then our fire protection, water and elevator systems
will be useless.     

After a hurricane passes, the following will occur:

A.  Elevator (s) will be turned back on  (City or generator power).
B.  Water pump will be turned back on  (City or generator power).
C.  Cooling Towers will be turned on  (City power only).
D.  Damage Assessment:  includes immediate response for water intrusions.
E.  Vendor Contact: scheduling immediate repairs for serious building damage.
F.  Owner Follow Up: giving update of storms aftermath.    

Owners with medical problems may want to consider Special Needs Shelters.  You must
pre-register and have a caregiver accompany you to a facility.  Consult with your physician and
local Emergency Management Office to qualify.  If you pre-register, they will automatically call you
when a Mandatory Evacuation is ordered, to see if you need assistance and are OK.  A
Mandatory Evacuation is given in plenty of time for people to evacuate.  If people elect to leave
during a Hurricane Watch, the traffic would be much better.  VERY IMPORTANT:  Have a
minimum of two weeks supply of medicines.


Lee County Emergency Management Office:         www.leeeoc.com                      239-477-3600
                                                   

Red Cross:  239-278-3401 OR 1-866-438-4636

Dial for emergencies: (crime, fire, medical, injury)                     911
Any situation requiring immediate emergency vehicle.

Monitor:   Local news and radio channels.
      
The personal safety of everyone is paramount.  The weather from recent past years showed the
serious nature of life-threatening storms, not only during the storm, but the aftermath as well.  
Our hope is that you'll consider the ramifications and have a plan in place for your needs.  Be
prepared.  Know what to do.  Don't wait until the last minute.  Implement your plan at the
appropriate time.  If you decide to evacuate, possibly consider leaving during a Hurricane Watch
to evade heavy traffic congestion.  We want you to be safe.  If you have any questions or
concerns, please call the office at 239-949-3114.  

Sincerely,

Shannon Franks, CAM
Florencia At The Colony
Building Manager
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