 Charlotte County Emergency Activation Level
We are Currently At Level 1 Activation
As Of 8/13/04 2:05:27 PM
In a full scale activation, all primary and support agencies under the state plan are notified. The Local & State Emergency Operations Center will be staffed by Emergency Management personnel and all Emergency Support Functions.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL'S
Business Assistance Center
18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 308
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Office Space Provided by:
Barraco & Associates
Land Solutions, Inc.
Pavese, Haverfield, Dalton, Harrison & Jensen, L.L.P.
(941) 204-1235
Monday - Friday, 8-5pm
Services Provided:
Bridge Loan Program
Small Business Administration:
for Businesses
1. Economic Injury
2. Business Loans for Physical Damage
Agency for Workforce Innovation: if you're looking for a job
Small Business Development Center: Business Counseling
Participating Banks:
Charlotte State Bank
Englewood Bank
Gold Bank
SouthTrust Bank
SunTrust Bank, N.A.
Tarpon Coast National Bank
Wachovia
Date: Saturday, September 04, 2004 Time: 1:01:35 PM
HURRICANE FRANCES
On its current track, Frances has slowed to the point that it will now make landfall near Port St. Lucie at around 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning. Tropical storm force winds 45-59 mph will begin to impact Charlotte County by 8:00 p.m. Saturday and are forecast to continue through 7:00 p.m. Sunday.
Storm surge flooding of 5 feet above normal levels is expected for Lake Okeechobee. Along the southwest Florida coast, storm surge flooding of 1to 3 feet above normal tide levels is expected south of the path of Frances.
Charlotte County opened six points of “refuge of last resort” at 6 a.m. Saturday. They are located in Punta Gorda at Sallie Jones Elementary and Friendship United Methodist Church…in Port Charlotte at Liberty Elementary and Murdock Middle…and in Englewood at L.A. Ainger Middle and Lemon Bay High School. In Sarasota County, Northport High School is open as a refuge. Those choosing to relocate to one of these sites are reminded they must bring their own supplies and amenities.
Shelters:
· The Cultural Center, located at 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, is now open and functioning as a Red Cross Shelter.
Animal Evacuation Issues:
Charlotte County Animal Control is encouraging residents who choose to evacuate to heed the following precautions in regards to their animals left behind:
· Make sure your animal is in a secure area.
· Do not keep your animal in a carrier/cage. Make sure the animal has free roam of the secure area.
· In the event you may be gone for an extended period of time, make sure your animal has enough food and water to last 10 days. It is recommended to fill the bathtub with water for your animal.
· Make sure your animal is wearing its license tag. A personal ID tag with contact information is strongly recommended.
· Talk to neighbors or friends who may be staying who may be able to periodically check on your animal.
Charlotte County Animal Control always recommends that you keep your animal with you if possible.
Contacting Transit (Dial-a-Ride & Sunshine Ride):
Operations available on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 4, 5, and 6, during daylight hours until wind reaches 40 mph. May be contacted at 941-575-4000.
Operation Blue Roof:
Operation Blue Roof is a FEMA-assigned mission of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, intended to provide temporary repairs to roofs in Charlotte, DeSoto and other counties. Corps contractors will install the temporary roof covering at no cost to homeowners. To get the help, homeowners must sign a "Right of Entry" form that allows Corps staff to assess roof damage, and for Corps contractors to do the work. Corps and volunteers will be in your neighborhood or you may visit an outreach center to sign a form. Installation will occur at the earliest possible date. For the latest information on locations, dates and hours to sign a Right of Entry form, call toll-free to 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258). Locations are subject to change.
Special Needs Shelter for Hurricane Frances:
Date: Friday, September 03, 2004 Time: 12:25:58 PM
Residents who have special needs, or special health requirements, can go to Edison Community College, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda to be assessed. Those meeting the criteria for special needs sheltering will be transported to the Harborside Event Center in Ft. Myers.
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency: 911 (If this number is not working, find the nearest emergency worker)
FEMA: 800-621-FEMA (3362)
FEMA TDY: 800-462-7585
Charlotte County Utilities: For major water and wastewater emergencies (not leaks): 764-4300
Fire, Hazardous Material: 540-542-7235
National Guard/Sheriff: 540-542-7238
Command: 540-542-7243
Animal Issues: 540-542-7341
Human Services: 540-542-7246
Utilities: 540-542-7242
Minor wound and tetanus treatment:
Charlotte County, Englewood, 941-747-3240
South County, Venice, 941-861-3300
Red Cross: See Link Below
Red Cross Charlotte: 941-629-4345
Red Cross Help and Shelter: 866-GET-INFO
Red Cross Transportation to Shelter: 697-9550
Red Cross Donor Assistance Line: 800-HELP-NOW
Red Cross Message Hotline: 866-GET-INFO
Red Cross Make a Credit Card Donation: 800-435-7669
Emergencey:
Charlotte County Emergency Management: 941-505-4620
Charlotte County Commission: 743-1300
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office: 639-2101
Desoto County Emergency Management: 941-993-4831
Sarasota County Emergency Management: 941-861-4636
Insurance:
Florida Department of Insurance: 850-413-2842
Insurance:
MetLife: 800-854-6011
Bankers Insurance: 800-765-9700
State Farm: 800-SF Claim
Allstate: 800-54-STORM
Contractor information:
To see if contractor is licensed: 850-487-1395
Questions about contractors: 800-22STORM
File a complaint: 850-488-6602
Price Gouging Questions: 800-646-0444
Attorney General's Office: 850-414-3300
Unemployment
Unemployment information: 800-204-2418
Help for Small Business: Rep. Foley: 941-627-9100
Hospitals:
Bon Secours, Venice: 941-485-7711
Doctors Hospital, Sarasota: 941-342-1100
Sarasota Memorial Hospital: 941-917-9000
Englewood Community Hospital: 473-9305
Blake Memorial Center, Bradenton: 941-792-6611
Want to Volunteer?
Call Volunteer Connections: 941-496-8466
Utilities:
Florida Power & Light: 800-468-8243
Verizon Telephone Repair: 800-483-1000
Sprint Telephone Repair: 800-788-6300, business: 800-786-6272
Newspapers
Charlotte Sun: 941-206-1000 / News: 941-206-1100
Toll-Free: 877-818-6204; Fax: 941-629-2085
23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL. 33980
Aid for Animals:
Suncoast Humane Society: 941-474-7884
Pampered Pets Health Center: 624-4004
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