It had been 50 years since a major hurricane hit Northeast Florida, but in October 2016, Hurricane Matthew brought damaging winds and flooding to St. Augustine and nearby cities. This session will provide an overview of the storm, its impact on the city, and a candid assessment and lessons learned throughout the event and restoration efforts. Focus will be given to the issues faced by smaller cities with limited resources and broader span of control. Learn from their experiences and take away valuable lessons about how to better prepare for when a disaster occurs in your community. Learning Objectives: Assess and compare the preparation, response, and restoration efforts of small cities in Northeast Florida. Identify and evaluate how these experiences can be related to situations and conditions in your own community. Discuss practices and recommend procedures that are successful in hurricane response, including coordination with federal, state, and local relief and response agencies.

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Faith Alkhatib;Todd Grant;Joseph Howell

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