Friends – thank you for your calls, texts, and emails. I’ve talked with several of our non-profit partners today and the scale of their planned response is mind-boggling. I’m intentionally avoiding the adjectives unprecedented and historic; I think those words should be retired from the dictionary. Someone please call Merriam Webster.
As we begin the long road to recovery, we need your support and the support of your member organizations now more than ever. Three asks of you:
- If you or your members are able to make a financial contribution, please visit https://www.alanaid.org/corpdonations/ or call me. These funds allow us to continue our critical coordination work on behalf of our disaster response partners. (And fund all the great content we bring you year-round.)
- Share our active logistics needs: www.alanaid.org/operations. This page also includes information on “pre-offering” services if there is no current need that fits but an organization wants to help.
- Ask your social media teams to amplify the great messaging that we’re creating. There are a mix of messages about the items above, but also important safety and business recovery information.
As always, we wanted to ensure you have the timely, critical information in the situation report below. Huge thanks to Julie for compiling.
Thank you for all you do to support supply chains and ALAN.
Kathy
Executive Director
American Logistics Aid Network
ALAN has been improving logistics response in disasters for 15 years, and the need is greater now than ever before. Please donate today to help us continue our work for many more years to come.
ALAN News
SupplyChain Management Review published on September 28, 2022, “American Logistics Aid Network gets activated for Hurricane Ian”
ALAN Partner Resources
Everstream Analytics Weather Summary as of 7:00 am ET, September 29, 2022
5 minute video: https://bit.ly/3LS3uBa
Everstream Analytics is in Storm Mode on account of former Hurricane and now Tropical Storm Ian. These Storm Mode broadcasts will continue thru Friday morning.
Hurricane Ian made landfall in the southwest portion of Florida on Wednesday afternoon (local time) as a Category 4 Hurricane. Ian is tied for the 5th most intense hurricane to ever make landfall in the U.S. In the southwest portion of Florida, a 12-18 foot storm surge has devastated this area and caused major disruptions to the supply chain. Future impacts will be a major inland flood event across central and northern Florida, southeast Georgia, and parts of the Carolinas. The coastal areas of Georgia and the Carolinas will have major disruptions due to storm surge, strong winds and extremely heavy rains with the most severe conditions occurring tomorrow. Significant disruptions are expected to the major ports of Charleston, Savannah, and Jacksonville.
Hurricane Ian has left over 2.4 million Floridians without power as it continues its track across critical logistics corridors across the state, shutting down major agricultural producers as well as manufacturers in its wake. Major cargo carriers are experiencing widespread delays across their networks as airports, ports, and rail hubs shut down due to severe weather conditions. Now-Tropical Storm Ian is tracking northward toward key automotive, agriculture, textile, and industrial hubs in northern Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, spelling further supply chain headaches for major producers.
New Planning Tool from FEMA Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT)
- Resource center that provides over 100 pre-loaded data layers and easy to use analysis tools.
- Select area of interest, go to the top right corner of the site to select layers to add to the area of interest. Layers include infrastructure, weather, county indicators, and Census information
- RAPT can provide the private sector with valuable information related to their facility locations and demographics
ALAN is committed to providing information and resources to our partners as disasters happen through a weekly Situational Report (SitRep) or when warranted a more frequent communication. In order to provide consistent messaging, the Sit Rep will include the same information. Information will be tailored to our members and partners with the goal of not overwhelming people’s inboxes with too many emails. New information will be captured in red and new link with information will be highlighted in yellow. At the bottom of the Sit Rep there will be a section with key media coverage related to the industry.
President Biden approves major disaster declaration for Florida on September 29, 2022 (in response to Hurricane Ian beginning on September 23, 2022, and continuing)
Georgia Governor Kemp issued Executive Order on September 28, 2022 (extension of Executive Order 04.13.22.01) in response to Hurricane Ian.
North Carolina Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 270 on September 28, 2022, in response to Hurricane Ian
South Carolina Governor McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-28 on September 28, 2022, in response to Hurricane Ian
Virginia Governor Youngkin issued Executive Order Number Twenty-Two (2022) on September 28, 2022, in preparation for Hurricane Ian
Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-219 on September 24, 2022, in preparation for Tropical Storm, amending EO 22-218 to prepare for a major disaster.
Executive Director of the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued Executive Order 092422 on September 24, 2022, suspending enforcement of the registration requirements pursuant to sections 316.545(4) and 320.0715, Florida Statues.
Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued Emergency Procurement Order OGC No. 22-2602 on September 24, 2022, granting emergency authorization for repairs, replacement, restoration and certain other measures made necessary by Tropical Storm Ian
Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued Emergency Procurement Order OGC No.22-2601 on September 24, 2022, granting emergency authorization for suspension of procurement and travel statues in response to Tropical Storm Ian
STATE / CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
South Carolina Emergency Management Agency
North Carolina Department of Public Safety / Emergency Management
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS
Description: FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration No. 2022-013 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)
Effective: 09/28/22 | Expires on: 10/28/22
Description: Emergency declaration provides commercial relief for commercial motor vehicle operations while providing direct assistance supporting relief efforts transporting supplies, goods, equipment, and fuel into the affected states, and transporting persons into and from the affected states, or providing other assistance in the form of emergency services during the emergency related to Hurricane Ian.
Description: Florida State of Emergency Hurricane Ian September 24, 2022
Effective: 09/24/2022 | Expires on: 10/24/2022, unless rescinded earlier
Additional Details: Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Perdue issued Emergency Road Use Permit / Enforcement Bulletin 2022-002 on September 24, 2022 (Executive Order 22-218 and Executive Order 22-219) suspending the size and weight restrictions for divisible loads on any vehicles transporting emergency equipment, services, supplies, and agricultural commodities, allowing the establishment of alternative size and weight restrictions for all such vehicles by permit.
Description: Alabama Transportation Weight Waiver
Effective: 09/27/22 | Expires on: 10/24/22
Description: Authorization for emergency response vehicles to bypass weigh station facilities in response to Hurricane Ian
Description: Illinois Transportation Weigh Station Waiver
Effective: 09/27/22 | Expires on: 09/30/22
Description: Authorization for emergency response vehicles to bypass weigh station facilities in response to Hurricane Ian
Description: Kentucky Transportation Waiver for Exemption of Hours and Weigh Stations
Effective: 09/26/22 | Expires on: 10/20/22
Description: Suspension of registration requirements, exemption of hours of service, and authorization to bypass weigh station facilities in response to Hurricane Ian
Description: North Carolina Temporary Waiver and Suspension of Motor Vehicle Regulations
Effective: 09/28/22 | Expires on: 10/28/22
Description: Waiver of maximum hours of service for drivers and temporarily suspend weighing vehicles used to transport livestock, crops, etc.; waive enforcement of certain size and weight restrictions and penalties; certain registration and filing requirements and penalties
STATE RE-ENTRY INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS
State of Florida
- The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Access Coordination Request letter (ARC letter) is provided to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators engage local officials in coordinating the access and support necessary to restore infrastructure services. You can access the ARC Coordination Request for Hurricane Ian here
- In the State of Florida, additional information is required for re-entry. More information can be found at Private Sector Re-Entry Guidelines. Re-entry will be managed by local elected officials and law enforcement officers. Those moving essential commodities and services will need to have the following items:
o Valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport;
o Proof of employment, such as Employer credentials or a letter on employer letterhead; and
o A demonstrated need to enter the area, such as a work order, inventory list, or employer authorization.
State of Georgia
- Georgia Re-Entry Program
- Questions related to re-entry should be sent to [email protected]
State of South Carolina
State of North Carolina
ROAD CONDITIONS
South Carolina 511 Traffic Status
CURFEWS
- Charlotte County: (effective: 9/28/22 from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am; until further notice)
- Flagler County: (effective: 9/28/22 8:00 pm until 7:00 am; until further notice)
- Lee County: (effective: 9/28/22 from 6:00 pm until sunrise; until further notice)
- Volusia County: (effective 9/28/22 from 8:00 pm until 7:00 am 9/30/22)
EVACUATION STATUS
- As of September 29, 2022, Florida Evacuation Orders
- Alachua County (voluntary for those in flood prone and low-lying areas)
- Charlotte County (mandatory)
- Citrus County (lifted)
- Clay County (mandatory)
- Collier County (mandatory)
- Flagler County (mandatory)
- Franklin County (voluntary)
- Gilchrist County (voluntary)
- Glades County (voluntary)
- Hernando County (lifted)
- Highlands County (voluntary)
- Hillsborough County (mandatory)
- Lee County (mandatory)
- Levy County (lifted)
- Manatee County (mandatory Zone A & B; voluntary Zone C)
- Nassau County (mandatory for Zone A and D as of 9/28/22)
- Orange County (voluntary)
- Osceola County (voluntary)
- Pasco County (mandatory)
- Pinellas County (lifted)
- Polk County (information only)
- Putnam County (recommended in Zone A & F)
- Sarasota County (mandatory)
- Seminole County (voluntary)
- St. Johns County (mandatory)
- Sumter County (voluntary)
- Taylor County (voluntary)
- Volusia County (voluntary)
PORT CONDITIONS (as of September 29, 2022)
- Port Canaveral: Zulu
- Port Everglades Status: Normal
- Port of Tampa Status: landside operations resumed September 28, 2022
- Port of Miami: Normal as of September 29, 2022
- Seaport Manatee: Zulu
- Port of Fernandina: Closed
- Jaxport: Zulu
- Port of Palm Beach: landside operations start September 29, 2022, at 12:00 pm ET; waterside operations to resume after USCG conducts assessment on September 30, 2022
- Port of Key West: closed to maritime traffic
COMMUNICATIONS
- The Federal Communications Commission Hurricane Ian Status
- Cable and wireline communities reported 525,066 subscribers are out of service, includes the loss of telephone, television, and/or internet service
- 6 of 33 Florida television stations / 21 of 157 radio stations are currently off air
- Florida has 100 portable cell phone towers are deploying into the area to support connectivity in southwest Florida
UTILITIES
- Currently 42,000 linemen on standby to respond when secured
- Utility companies are currently in search & rescue, will move to assessments to determine if areas can be restored or in a rebuild strategy will be required
- As of 4 pm ET; 2.7 million customers without power
- Current List of Outages found here
- Florida Power & Light (FPL) Hurricane Ian Outage Map
- Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Hurricane Ian Outage Map
- Tampa Electric Hurricane Ian Outage Map
- Restoration FPL – 1.2 million / restored 700k
- Duke Energy
TRANSPORTATION
- Daytona Beach International Airport: closed
- Gainesville Regional Airport: suspected as of 6:00 am ET, 9/29/22
- Jacksonville International Airport: terminal is currently closed, and all commercial flights canceled on 9/29/22
- Melbourne Orlando International Airport: closed
- Northeast Florida Regional Airport: emergency operations only
- Orlando International Airport: emergency operations only; close to commercial service
- Orlando Sanford International Airport: emergency operations only
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: emergency operations only
- Southwest Florida International Airport: closed
- St. Pete / Clearwater International Airport: closed
- Tampa International Airport: closed
FUEL
- Port Everglades: fuel terminals open; one vessel of 25,000 barrels expected today; 13 vessels en route
- Port Tampa Bay: 7 days of fuel in tanks; expecting trucks to start deliveries today
- Port Manatee: fuel terminal damage assessment currently being conducted; port roads are clear
- Port Canaveral: awaiting damage assessment
- Pilot / Flying J: Hurricane Ian Store Status
- Resource for Available Fuel: GasBuddy/Florida
FOOD / WATER / SHELTER
Florida Update
- 200 shelters open with 50 being special needs shelters
- 3.5 million means and over 1.8 million gallons of bottle water in preparation for distribution
- 100,000 tarps to allow people to stay home rather than a public shelter
- Two truckloads of blankets and five truckloads of cots available to displaced residents
- Coordinating the provision of meals for first responders staged in Orlando County
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AFTER LANDFALL
Crisis Cleanup Ian Incident after landfall
- Log into https://www.crisiscleanup.org and click “Request Redeploy” on the Dashboard
- If your organization/agency does not have an account, register at https://www.crisiscleanup.org/register
- Hotline for the public will be activated AFTER landfall 800-451-1954
Key messages from the 5pm ET update from the National Hurricane Center for Hurricane Ian
- There is a danger of life-threatening storm surges through Friday along the coasts of northeast Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Residents in these areas should follow any advice given by local officials.
- Hurricane-force winds are expected across coasts of South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina beginning early Friday, where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Hurricane conditions are possible by tonight along the coasts of northeastern Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina where a hurricane watch is in effect. Preparations should be rushed to completion since tropical-storm-winds will begin well before the center approaches the coast.
- Ongoing major-to-record river flooding will continue across portions of central Florida, with considerable flooding in northern Florida. Considerable flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of northeast Florida through Friday. Local significant flooding in southeastern Georgia and eastern South Carolina is expected through the end of the week.
MEDIA ARTICLES OF INTEREST
The New York Times published on September 29, 2022, “Live Updates: ‘Historic’ flooding slams Florida as Ian Turns Toward the Carolinas”
The USA Today published on September 29, 2022, “Where will Ian go next? Southeast US braces for fierce impacts; another landfall expected”
The Washington Post published on September 29, 2022, “Ian is forecast to regain hurricane strength and strike South Carolina”
Freightwaves published on September 29, 2022, “The latest on Ian’s impact on the supply chain”
