Water District's EOC monitoring Tropical Storm Ian at Level 2 activation
NOAA map of Tropical Storm Ian, Sept. 25, 5:40 pm EDT
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Ian and have raised the activation level of the water district’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Level 2. The EOC provides direction regarding the water district's activities before, during and after an emergency event.
The water district is continuing to monitor potential impacts from the storm that could occur throughout its 16-county region. Staff members are operating structures based on current and anticipated water levels.
Level 2 activation is utilized when a specific weather situation has reached a point where the water district may be adversely affected. Level 2 is a partial activation, and the EOC will:
• Monitor water levels and operate its water control structures throughout the water district’s 16–county area as needed.
• Maintain direct communications with the state and affected county EOCs.
• Ensure current event information is distributed to all District staff.
• Direct the safe use of the water district’s recreational facilities such as campgrounds.
• Elevate to a Level 1 Full Activation, when necessary.
The EOC also directs water district field crews, responds to requests from the state EOC, and provides water resource updates to state and local emergency management agencies, the media and the general public. The water district EOC will expand to include additional emergency personnel as the situation demands. For the most updated information, please visit the water district’s website at WaterMatters.org.