01.05.01 - Emergency Relief Sites
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL CHAPTER: 01 Administration Policy No. 01.05.01 SECTION: 05 Emergency Evacuations Page: 1 of 1 SUBJECT: 01 Emergency Relief
Sites PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The purpose of this policy is to provide Incident Commanders and those responsible for evacuation of areas threatened by hazardous materials incidents, such
as chemical leaks, fuel spills, or any areas which may be subject to damage as a result of an explosion, or any hazard as determined by the Incident Commander. PROCEDURE: When it becomes
necessary to evacuate homes or other occupancies from an area threatened by hazardous leaks, spills, fires of a large magnitude, explosions or any hazard as determined by the Incident
Commander, the following City facilities may be used as a temporary relief shelter for areas threatened within the City of Boynton Beach: 1. Civic Center: When evacuation is necessary
for any area South of Boynton Beach Boulevard. 2. Ezell Hester Center: When evacuation is necessary for any area North of Boynton Beach Boulevard. 3. West of 1-95 and Seaboard Coastline
Railway: Community Room at Fire Station III and the Police Training Facility adjacent to Fire Station III. When a facility is used as a temporary relief shelter, the Director of Recreation
and Parks Department shall be notified first and advised of the facility or facilities needed and the estimated time needed for use. The Police Department shall provide an officer for
the shelter or shelters activated. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 20, 1995 REVIEWED BY FIRE DEPT: October 1, 2007 Kurt Bressner Kurt Bressner City Manager