City of Live Oak
Texas
Office of Emergency Management
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION
ANALYSIS STUDY
April 16, 2010
FORWARD
I.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of an all hazards mitigation analysis study is the initial step in
the development of an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster
preparedness planning. Emergency management planning is based on those
hazards that pose a significant threat to the jurisdiction. An all hazards plan
includes those defined as natural, man-made, accidental, terrorism, or war
related.
II.
OUTLINE:
The beginning of the analysis includes an overview and brief description of
the jurisdictions demographic characteristics and other vital information
such as:
-
A general description of the geography and source of income, i.e. rural,
agriculture, industrial, etc.
-
The population and its distribution.
-
All transportation facilities and routes, including major highways, rail
lines, airports, harbors, and waterways.
-
The major employers, with location, products, and number of employees.
-
The educational facilities, including public and private schools, colleges
and universities, and any other public or private schools or training
facilities.
-
Any Federal or State Government facilities, including any military
installations.
-
All medical facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living
apartments/complexes, medical office buildings, and any other medical
businesses.
-
The location and description, of any facilities, with a hazard potential, i.e.
chemical plants, nuclear power plants, an any business that utilizes
dangerous chemicals or materials.
i
III.
HAZARD MITIGATION ANALYSIS STUDY:
The Hazard Mitigation Analysis Study is prepared following these six (6)
objectives:
IV.
-
Predictability
-
Possibility and Frequency
-
Control Ability
-
Duration
-
Scope of Damage
-
Impact on the Jurisdiction
HAZARD SUMMARY:
A Hazard Summary prioritized by risk and potential severity of impact and
mitigation measures is available for planning purposes.
V.
THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN:
The City of Live Oak Emergency Management Plan is based on this hazard
analysis study, and has been developed and prepared using the integrated
and comprehensive approach to emergency management planning. It is
based on natural hazards, technological/man-made hazards, national
security threats, and terrorism.
VI.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Hazard Mitigation Analysis Study, for the City of Live Oak, has been
prepared by the Office of Emergency Management, as outlined in Annex P
(Hazard Mitigation), of the emergency management plan.
Gary L. Woppert
April 16th, 2010
(Date)
GARY L. WOPPERT
Emergency Management
Coordinator
ii
ANNUAL REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION
The Hazard Mitigation Analysis Study shall be reviewed each year in conjunction
with the review of Annex P (Hazard Mitigation), of the Live Oak Emergency
Management Plan.
YEAR OF REVIEW
DATE COMPLETED
SIGNATURE
2008
June 2nd, 2008
Gary L. Woppert
2009
June 15th, 2009
Gary L. Woppert
2010
April 16th, 2010
Gary L. Woppert
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
iii
SECTION # 1
OVERVIEW
THE CITY OF LIVE OAK, TEXAS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The City of Live Oak lies on the Northeast side of Bexar County. Its boundaries
border the City of Converse, the City of Universal City, the City of Selma, and the
City of San Antonio, along with a very small portion of Bexar County land.
The City of Live Oak is primarily residential, with a considerable amount of retail
business. There are still several large areas of undeveloped land within the city
limits, which could develop into residential, business, or industrial areas. At the
present time, several projects are underway and others are in the planning stages.
It can be expected that during the next five (5) years, considerable development may
occur in all of these areas.
POPULATION:
The population of the City of Live Oak has been recorded by the Census Bureau as
follows:
YEAR
POPULATION
1960
316
1970
3,110
1980
8,183
1990
10,023
2000
9,156
January 2010
Estimated 12,000
The majority of the population is concentrated in three (3) areas of the City and
development continues in the Auburn Hills and the Bridle Wood Park subdivisions.
CITY SIZE:
The City of Live Oak covers an area of approximately 5.5 square miles and is land
locked at this time.
1
GOVERNMENT:
The City of Live Oak is currently under the Council/City Manager form of
government. It addition, the City has several boards and commissions, appointed
by the council, to assist in various areas. The City also has an Economic
Development Corporation (EDC), made up of members of the council and
appointed citizens.
TRANSPORTATION:
Roadways:
The City of Live Oak has several major roadways within its jurisdiction. Interstate
Highway 35 runs through the City in a North/South direction, and divides the City.
This interstate is the major highway running from the Mexican border to the
Canadian border. It is a six (6) lane interstate with a major interchange at Farm
Road l604, also known as Loop 1604 – the outer loop around San Antonio. Within
the city limits, this roadway is a four (4) lane divided highway with limited access,
that runs in both a North/South and East/West direction. The direction change
occurs at the Loop 1604 interchange with IH 35. State highway 218, also known as
Pat Booker Road, runs from IH 35 North, through part of the City, and then into
the City of Universal City towards Randolph Air Force Base. This roadway also
connects with Loop 1604 at our City limits with Universal City. Two (2) other main
roads pass through the City, those being Toepperwein Road and O’Conner Road.
These are both four (4) lane roadways that carry a considerable amount of traffic.
O’Conner Road separates the City from the City of San Antonio and Bexar County.
The City currently has no public transportation system, however service from the
City of San Antonio system, known as VIA, is available just outside the City limits.
In the future, limited bus service may be established by VIA to the new ACCD
College Campus, being built on land in the cities of Live Oak and Universal City.
Railroads:
The City of Live Oak has no railroad tracks within the city limits. A single railroad
track is located just outside of the city limits on the North West side of the City.
Airports:
The City of Live Oak does not have an airport, and there is no possibility that one
will ever be built. The City is serviced by the San Antonio International Airport,
which lies approximately six (6) miles away. Randolph Air Force Base, located in
the City of Universal City, lies less then two (2) miles from the City, and has two (2)
active runways. In addition, there is a helicopter landing pad located at the
Northeast Methodist Hospital, within the City.
2
CONVENTION/CIVIC CENTERS:
The City of Live Oak owns and operates the Live Oak Civic Center, located at 8101
Pat Booker Road, at the intersection of Loop 1604. The facility has a capacity of
approximately 3,500 people. A much larger convention center has been proposed as
part of a development on the West side of IH 35.
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES:
The City of Live Oak is divided between two (2) school districts. They are the
Northeast Independent School District (NEISD) and the Judson Independent School
District (JISD). At the present time, there are two (2) elementary schools in the
Judson Independent School District located within the City, along with the
advanced high school located on the Northeast Lakeview College Campus. They are:
Name and Address
*Enrollment
Crestview Elementary School
7710 Narrow Pass
600
Ed Franz Elementary School
12301 Welcome Drive
475
Judson Advanced High School
1201 Kitty Hawk Road
200
* This is the approximate number of students enrolled at the schools.
The Northeast Independent School District has purchased land and is looking into
building an elementary school or middle school in the Woodcrest/Auburn Hills area,
however, at present no actions have been taken.
The headquarters of the Judson Independent School District are located within the
City of Live Oak. They are located at:
Administration Offices – 8012 Shin Oak Drive
Resource Center – 8205 Palisades Drive
The Alamo Colleges operates a campus, known as the Northeast Lakeview Collage
in two locations. One facility is located at 8300 Pat Booker Road and the main
campus is located at 1201 Kitty Hawk Road and is collocated within the cities of
Live Oak and Universal City.
Enrollment is currently about 5,000 students
attending day, evening, and weekend classes, at both locations. Construction
continues on the main campus with some additional facilities.
3
GOVERNMENT FACILITIES:
There currently are no State or Federal Government facilities located within the
City of Live Oak however a State Senator has a district office in the Oak Grove
Square Shopping Center, at 12702 Toepperwein Road, Suite 214.
An electrical substation belonging to City Public Service (CPS-Energy) of San
Antonio, our utility provider, is located at 12010 Toepperwein Road.
CHILD CARE/DAY CARE CENTERS:
The City of Live Oak currently has six (6) commercially licensed child care/day care
centers. They are:
Name and Address
*Enrollment
Country Home Learning Center
11909 Toepperwein Road
150-200
Deja Discovery Learning Center
12995 IH 35 North
30-50
Future Generations Daycare Center
7608 Narrow Pass
75-100
Kinder Care Daycare Center
11501 Toepperwein Road
100-150
Parent and Child Inc.
8001 Village Oak Drive
100-125
Shekinak Radiance Academy
13069 IH 35 North
30-50
* This is the approximate number of children enrolled at these facilities however it
varies from day to day as to how many children are present at any given time.
In addition to the above commercially licensed facilities, there are many home
daycare centers, operated from private residences. These locations are licensed and
they are only authorized to care for a few children at each location.
There are also several group homes for adults that are located around the City.
These are also licensed facilities, and they are only authorized to care for a few
individuals at each location.
4
MEDICAL FACILITIES:
Hospitals:
There is one (1) hospital located within the City of Live Oak. The Northeast
Methodist Hospital is located at 12412 Judson Road. The facility has approximately
200 beds and provides all basic medical services. The hospital has an emergency
department that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The facility is classified as a
level three (3) trauma center and does have a helicopter landing pad. A day surgery
center is located in a separate building.
Medical Clinics:
There are several medical clinics around the City, most of which are near the
hospital. A kidney dialysis clinic is located in the City at 11701 Toepperwein Road.
Medical Office Buildings:
There is several medical office buildings located around the City, with the majority
of them located near the hospital. Several others are under construction and others
are in the planning stages at various locations.
APARTMENT COMPLEXES:
There are five (5) apartment complexes located with the City of Live Oak with
another under construction. They are:
Name and Address
Number of Units
The Heritage at Live Oak
7828 Pat Booker Road
305
The High Key Apartments
13012 Oak Terrance Drive
308
The Meadow’s Apartments
14001 Oak Meadows Drive
216
The Mira Loma Apartments
7601 Gateway Blvd
378
The Springs at Live Oak
8101 Shin Oak Drive
300
5
There are several other areas of land, already zoned for apartments that could be
developed in the future.
In addition, there is one (1) handicapped accessible living apartment building
located within the City of Live Oak. It is:
Name and Address
Number of Units
Oak Forest Heights
11801 Toepperwein Road
24
MOBILE HOME PARKS:
Name and Address
Number of Home Sites
Grandview Trailer Park
13002 IH 35 North
28
AAA Mobile Home Park
14290 Lookout Road
16
HOTELS AND MOTELS:
Name and Address
Number of Units
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
12810 IH 35 North
24
La Quinta Motor Inn
12822 IH 35 North
136
The Hawthorn Suites
13101 E. Loop 1604 North
100
Value Place Inn
13578 IH 35 North
121
There are several other areas around the City where other motels/hotels could be
built including in the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center and the proposed Live Oak
Town Center located on the West side of IH 35 North, between Loop 1604 and Shin
Oak Drive.
6
SHOPPING CENTERS/COMMERCIAL COMPLEXES:
There are several shopping centers, strip centers, and office buildings, located
around the City of Live Oak. The major ones are:
Name and Address
Type of Facility
Brentwood Plaza Shopping Center
12107 Toepperwein Road
Strip Center (Retail)
Gateway Plaza Shopping Center
IH 35 North at Loop 1604
Shopping Center (Major)
(Retail)
Judson Road Professional Building
12501 Judson Road
Medical Office Building
(3 story)
Live Oak Crossing
7901 Pat Booker Road
Movie Theater and other retail
stores and restaurants
Northeast Methodist Pavilion
12413 Judson Road
Strip Center (Medical Offices
and Retail)
Northeast Methodist Plaza
12709 Toepperwein Road
Medical Office Building
(3 Story)
Oak Grove Square Shopping Center
12702 Toepperwein Road
Shopping Center (2 Story)
(Medical/Retail/Office)
The Forum at Olympia Parkway*
IH 35 North at Loop 1604
Shopping Center (Major)
Retail Shops/Restaurants
The Village at Forum Parkway
IH 35 North at Forum Parkway
Shopping Center
Retail Shops/Restaurants
The Village at Live Oak
12315 Judson Road
Strip Center (Offices/Retail)
Toepperwein Medical Center
12602 Toepperwein Road
Medical Office Building
(2 Story)
Toepperwein Office Park
11901 Toepperwein Road
Medical/Retail Building
(Garden Offices)
View Point Professional Plaza
12215 Toepperwein Road
Medical Office Building
7
Village Oak Shopping Center **
8200 – 8344 Pat Booker Road
Strip Center (Offices/Retail)
* The Forum Shopping Center is divided between the City of Live Oak and Selma.
** The primary tenant in the Village Oak Shopping Center is one of the Northeast
Lakeview College Buildings at 8300 Pat Booker Road.
In addition to the above, there are several other small strip centers that are
unnamed, located around the City, along with several convenience stores, banks,
churches, automobile dealerships, and other businesses.
MAJOR BUSINESSES/EMPLOYERS:
Name and Address
Number of Employees
Americans Best Value Inn & Suites
12810 IH 35 North
25
Anna’s Linens
8215 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
20
Ashley Furniture Home Store
7919 Pat Booker Road (Live Oak Crossing)
40
Best Buy
8210 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
60
Bikini’s Bar & Grill
13846 IH 35 North (Live Oak Crossing)
50
Buffalo Wild Wings
7903 Pat Booker Road (Live Oak Crossing)
40
Burlington Coat Factory
7517 N.E. Loop 1604 (Gateway Plaza)`
50
Denny’s Restaurant
12816 IH 35 North
35
Dermatology Associates (Medical Clinic)
7832 Pat Booker Road
30
Dress Barn
8246 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
20
8
Gold’s Gym
7937 Pat Booker Road (Live Oak Crossing)
30
Goodwill Store
7521 N. E. Loop 1604 (Gateway Plaza)
20
Gunn Chevrolet
12602 IH 35 North
75
Gunn Dodge
12540 IH 35 North
70
Gunn Pontiac/GMC Truck
12426 IH 35 North
70
Handcock Fabrics
7513 N. E. Loop 1604 (Gateway Plaza)
25
Hawthorn Suites
13101 E. Loop 1604 North
20
Hooligans Sports Bar & Grill
13920 IH 35 North (Live Oak Crossing)
25
Houlihan’s Restaurant
14601 IH 35 North (Village at Forum Parkway)
35
International House of Pancakes (IHOP)
8107 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
35
Jordan Ford Inc.
13010 IH 35 North
100
Judson Independent School District Offices
8012 Shin Oak Drive/8205 Palisades Drive
150
Kohl’s Department Store
8098 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
60
La Quinta Motor Inn
12822 IH 35 North
30
Las Palapas Restaurant
8151 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
40
9
Lion & Rose Pub
8211 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
40
Live Oak Cinema (Theater)
7901 Pat Booker Road (Live Oak Crossing)
40
Mama’s Café
7929 Pat Booker Road (Live Oak Crossing)
35
Northeast Lakeview College (Main)
1201 Kitty Hawk Road
(Students – 5,000)
250
Northeast Lakeview College – Pat Booker Road Annex
8300 Pat Booker Road
50
Northeast Methodist Hospital
12412 Judson Road
300
Oak Tree Dealers (Auction Company)
13510 Toepperwein Road
20
Outback Steak House
8131 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
45
Peter Piper Pizza
8134 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
35
Quality Tank Lines/Texas Truck Center
13550 Toepperwein Road
20
Randolph/Brooks Federal Credit Union
12415 Loop 1604 North
25
Randolph/Brooks Administrative Service Center
7700 North Loop 1604 East
250
Red Robin Restaurant
8227 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
35
Sea Island Restaurant
8223 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
35
Target Store
8234 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
90
10
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
13830 IH 35 North (Live Oak Crossing)
40
The Home Depot
8138 Agora Parkway (The Forum)
100
Value Place Inn
13578 IH 35 North
20
World Car Nissan
12908 IH 35 North
60
Zio’s Italian Kitchen (Restaurant)
8824 Pat Booker Road
40
Note: All employee numbers are approximate.
10.1
CITY SERVICES
The City of Live Oak provides all basic and emergency services for its citizens. The
City Municipal Complex is located at 8001 Shin Oak Drive and is divided into nine
(9) departments/functions to provide these services. They are:
CITY HALL:
Administration: This department includes City Administration, the City Manager’s
Office, the City Secretary’s Office, and Human Resources.
Assistant City Managers Office: This department includes the Planning and Zoning
Office; Economic Development; Floodplain Administration; Development Services;
Code Compliance (see Fire Station), and Municipal Court (See Police Station). The
Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is administered by this department.
Finance Department: This department includes the Finance Office, Purchasing, and
Utility Billing.
Information Technology: This department provides computer support for all City
departments and maintains the City Web Site.
FIRE STATION:
Fire Department: This department provides fire protection and conducts fire
prevention activities, and provides first responder emergency medical services.
Emergency ambulance and transportation is provided by the City of Schertz
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) under contract. The Office of Emergency
Management is part of the fire department and the City’s Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) is located in the fire station. In addition, the Live Oak Dispatch
Center is located in the fire station.
Development Services/Code Compliance: This function under the Assistant City
Manager is located in the Live Oak Fire Station. This function also oversees health
inspections.
POLICE STATION – 8022 Shin Oak Drive:
Municipal Court: The Live Oak Municipal Court is located in this facility.
Police Department: This department provides all law enforcement services within
the City. The department also operates the Live Oak Dispatch Center (LODC) and
provides dispatch services for all City departments and personnel. In addition, they
provide dispatch services for the City of Selma, and the Judson ISD. The LODC is
located in the Fire Station, in a secure area adjacent to the City’s EOC.
11
PUBLIC WORKS YARD:
Public Works/Utility Department: This department provides all necessary
maintenance services for the City to include street maintenance; vehicle
maintenance; parks and recreation; animal control; and water and utility service
for most of the City. Part of the City’s water service is provided by the San Antonio
Water System (SAWS). This department occupies several buildings in the Yard and
the Animal Care and Control Facility is located next to the Fire Station.
THE LIVE OAK CIVIC CENTER: The Civic Center is a separate City function
that operates and maintains this facility.
The City staff is supplemented by volunteers in the Fire Department and reserve
officers in the Police Department. The Live Oak Humane Society also provides
some assistance to the Animal Control Office.
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Several other government agencies provide services to the City of Live Oak. These
include the following:
All gas and electric utility service is provided by the City of San Antonio’s - City
Public Service (CPS) Department also known as CPS-Energy.
The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) and the Cibolo Creek Municipal
Authority (CCMA) provide sewer treatment.
The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) provides water for parts of the City, not
covered by the Live Oak Utility Department.
OTHER SERVICES
Telephone services are provided by various companies.
Cable television services are provided primarily by Time Warner Cable along with
a few others. In addition many citizens have satellite service from various
companies and others have service from AT&T U-Verse.
Solid waste disposal, brush pick-up, and recycling are provided by franchise
agreement with Waste Management of San Antonio.
A hazardous waste disposal program is available through the Alamo Area Council
of Governments (AACOG) and Bexar County.
12
SECTION # 2
HAZARD MITIGATION
ANALYSIS
STUDY
TYPES OF HAZARDS AND VULNERABILITY
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS:
The predictability of an aircraft accident is uncertain, but can be based on increased
air traffic, weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns, and other unknown
circumstances.
The possibility and frequency of an aircraft crash is low, however, the potential for
an accident is there. The City lies within the flight paths of Randolph Air Force
Base and military aircraft of all types, including some large transport aircraft, fly
over the City on a daily basis. The City is outside the landing and takeoff
approaches to the base. There have been several off-base aircraft crashes however,
none have occurred in the City of Live Oak. The San Antonio International Airport
lies much further away, and the chance of a commercial aircraft accident is remote
but not impossible.
The control ability of aircraft crashes is limited to mitigation and preparedness
measures. Since the City is outside of the approach zones, these measures are
limited to participation in training exercises and mutual aid agreements.
The duration of an incident involving an aircraft crash could range from several
hours to several days or even weeks.
The scope of damage will vary depending on the type of aircraft involved, type of
crash, and the point of impact.
The impact on the jurisdiction will depend on the location of the crash and scope of
damage.
AVALANCHE:
There is no possibility that an avalanche could occur within the City of Live Oak.
As such, no further comments regarding this potential disaster are included.
ATTACK WARNING – RISK AREA:
The predictability of an enemy attack is based on an assessment of international
tensions and current world events. This has changed drastically during the past
decade or so, however, changes in third world countries and governments could
arise at anytime. Terrorism is the primary concern and is covered later on in this
analysis.
13
The possibility and frequency of an actual enemy attack is almost nonexistent at this
time. The City of Live Oak and the Bexar County area were designated as a “Risk
Area” by the federal government and in the event of an actual emergency, Crisis
Relocation Plans would be implemented and all residents would be evacuated. This
plan is no longer deemed feasible and it’s use by the federal government is
questionable at best.
The control ability of an enemy attack rests with the federal government. The San
Antonio/Bexar County area, with a large number of military bases, industrial
complexes, and population, would likely be a primary target area.
The duration of an enemy attack is uncertain, however, depending on the type of
weapons involved, it could be over in minutes.
The scope of damage and the impact on the jurisdiction could vary from little or no
damage to total and complete destruction. This damage and destruction would be
widespread or nation wide and the affects could last forever.
CIVIL UNREST/DISORDER:
The predictability of civil unrest is uncertain. It could result from political
activities, business and labor disputes, racial tensions, gang activity, and terrorism.
The possibility and frequency of civil unrest is low, however, the potential is always
there. Terrorism to include the use of weapons of mass destruction currently
presents a real threat to local governments and to their facilities. In addition, the
closeness of the military bases increases this potential threat to our community. An
attack against a local military installation could affect the local community.
The control ability of civil unrest is limited primarily to mitigation activities and
preparedness. Some activities include open meetings, rumor control, and effective
communications. In addition, proper training of law enforcement personnel and
other emergency response personnel is vital.
The duration of civil unrest can last from a few minutes or hours, to several days or
even weeks.
The scope of damage can vary from minimal to major damage and destruction,
depending on the circumstances.
The impact on the jurisdiction will also vary depending on the damage and
circumstances involved.
14
DAM FAILURE:
The predictability of a dam failure is uncertain. One (1) earthen dam is located in
the City Park and it is part of the flood control system. In 2005, this dam under
went a major upgrade by the San Antonio River Authority (SARA), making it much
safer and better able to handle flood waters.
The possibility and frequency of a dam failure cannot be determined. The structure
is now very stable and no failure has ever occurred.
The control ability of a dam failure is based on inspections, compliance programs,
warning, and evacuation planning.
It must be noted that in the event of a dam failure, the City of Live Oak would not
be seriously affected. The adjacent cities of Converse and Universal City would be
most affected as they are down stream from the dam. Minor flooding could occur in
the park area, however, this is in the flood plain and no significant damage would
occur.
The scope of damage within the City would most likely be minor. Major flood
damage could occur in the adjacent cities. The number of homes and businesses
affected is uncertain as they are outside of our city limits. Prior weather conditions
could affect the seriousness of the flooding as well. In addition, if heavy rainfall
occurs after the dam failure, additional flooding could occur from water run off.
The impact on the jurisdiction will vary, depending on the circumstances that
surround the dam failure. The loss of the dam as part of our flood control system,
could be significant not only to our city, but to the adjacent cities as well.
DROUGHT:
The predictability of a drought, in the South Texas area, is almost an annual event.
In conjunction with a prolonged dry spell, water conservation and rationing can
occur.
The possibility and frequency of a serious drought can be expected to occur every
five (5) to ten (10) years. In addition, long dry spells, over 30 days in length, occur
almost every year in this region.
The control ability of drought is impossible however proper water conservation
plans and measures can greatly assist in drought management. The City has taken
action to obtain additional water resources and is always looking into other possible
solutions.
15
The duration of a drought can be from a few weeks or months, with insufficient
rainfall. There is no set time frame. Generally speaking, South Texas droughts last
from 30 – 60 days however, they can far exceed that.
The scope of damage will depend on several factors. Lack of rainfall will cause the
loss of vegetation, i.e. grass, plants, and trees in and around the City. In addition,
the lack of rain can cause significant damage to foundations, water lines, and even
streets.
The impact on the jurisdiction will vary depending on the length of the drought. A
long term drought and water conservation could limit growth and development
within the City.
EARTHQUAKES:
The predictability and possibility of an earthquake in this area is very remote. A
few minor fault lines are located in and around the South Texas area however,
seismic studies indicate that the chance of an actual earthquake is unlikely.
Since earthquakes present no real threat to the City of Live Oak, no further plans
are in effect to deal with an earthquake.
FLOODS:
The predictability of flooding within the City of Live Oak is fairly certain along the
100 year flood plain. The flood plain encompasses the area along the drainage
channels in and around the City, and then into the City Park. A lake located in the
park, along with an earthen dam are part of the flood plain control system.
The possibility and frequency of actual flooding is low due to the current drainage
systems in place. To date, no significant flooding has ever occurred, except within
the City Park. Minor flooding has occurred, however, in all cases this was caused
by water run-off, not rising water levels. Vast improvement to the drainage
channels over the past years, have greatly decreased changes of flooding in the City.
The control ability of flood damage is primarily limited to mitigation measures
involving flood plain management, elevation controls, and building permits. The
City ordinance, regarding flood plain management, prohibits building in the flood
plain. The drainage system is well maintained and the channels are kept clear. In
addition, the City of Live Oak participates in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP), and all of it’s provisions are covered and enforced by City Ordinance. A
new flood plain study was just completed and new maps were printed for use in
managing this program.
16
The duration of a flood can vary from a few hours to several days or even weeks. In
the City, the floodwaters should recede fairly quickly if actual flooding should ever
occur. This is based on water run off and our current drainage system. The City
Park area could remain flooded for a considerable period of time, however, this will
be insignificant and damage will be minimal.
The scope of damage in the event of a 100 year flood could range from minimal to
serious, along the flood plain. The possibility of serious damage is remote however,
other factors could occur to contribute to the damage. If rainfall rates far exceeded
the normal, the chances of exceeding the 100 year flood is possible, i.e. 200 year
flood or 500 year flood. Another possibility would be damage from high winds or
tornadoes, or indirect damage as a result of fires.
The impact on the jurisdiction should be minor, unless a major flood, exceeding the
“100 year flood” did occur. In the event severe storms, resulting from a hurricane
coming ashore along the Texas coast, should occur, the impact could be serious.
The impact from this could cause severe damage to the business community from
high winds or even tornadoes.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCIDENT – FIXED FACILITY:
The predictability of a hazardous materials accident at a fixed facility is uncertain.
There are no chemical companies located within the City however numerous
businesses do have some hazardous materials in their facility. The City Utility
Department utilizes chlorine and maintains various amounts of the chemical.
The possibility and frequency of a hazardous materials accident in a fixed facility is
low. A major fire occurred at a facility now closed many years ago and numerous
incidents have happened since then, including one fatal accident involving a worker
who fell into a dike area in the tank farm. A chemical spill, release, fire, or
explosion, is possible anytime chemicals are present and being used.
The control ability of a hazardous materials accident, at a fixed facility is uncertain,
but it depends on the chemicals involved and the circumstances. A minor spill
might be handled by company personnel, however, a major spill or release could
result in a major hazardous materials incident.
The duration of a hazardous materials accident, at a fixed facility, could last for an
hour or less, to several days or even weeks, depending on clean-up.
The scope of damage could range from minimal to complete destruction of the
facility. In addition, serious environmental damage could result depending on the
incident.
17
The impact on the jurisdiction would most likely be minor however a major
hazardous materials incident could have an economic impact on the City.
Businesses could be closed during the incident resulting in a loss of income, and
those involved could be closed down resulting in the loss of jobs and city revenue. It
should be noted that at the present time this facility is isolated and even a major
incident will have little impact on the business community.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCIDENT – TRANSPORTATION:
The predictability of a transportation accident, involving hazardous materials, is
fairly certain. An interstate highway passes through the City, and intersects with
another major highway and other roadways. In addition, railroad tracks lie just
outside the city limits on the North side of the City.
The possibility and frequency of a transportation accident involving hazardous
materials is considerable. Hazardous material is transported on the nation’s
highways all over the country and accidents occur daily. Motor vehicle accidents
occur almost daily within the City, and it is fairly certain that sooner or later a
vehicle carrying hazardous materials will be involved in a serious accident, resulting
in a major hazardous materials emergency including a fire, explosions, or the
release of chemicals into the atmosphere or a spill onto the ground.
The control ability of a transportation accident, involving hazardous materials is
uncertain, depending on the chemicals involved. It could be accomplished quickly
with a simple patch, or it could result in a serious emergency involving a fire and the
release of highly dangerous chemicals into the atmosphere and/or onto the ground.
The duration of the incident could last for only an hour or less, to several hours,
days, or even a week or more, depending on clean-up operations. Clean-up could
involve removing and replacing roadway surfaces and even bridges.
The scope of damage could range from minimal to major destruction, depending on
the circumstances and the location of the incident. An accident occurring on a City
street could cause significant property damage from an explosion or fire. An
accident on the highway could cause significant damage to the roadway, bridges,
culverts, or signage however this would be state property.
The impact on the jurisdiction could be minimal to significant, again depending on
the circumstances and the location of the incident. Property damage could result in
the loss of revenues, businesses, and therefore, serious economic losses are possible.
18
HURRICANES/TROPICAL STORMS:
The predictability of a hurricane and/or tropical storms hitting the Texas coastline
is fairly certain, based on past records. Storms enter the Gulf of Mexico on a
regular basis, but seldom affect the Texas coastline or actually make landfall.
The possibility and frequency of a hurricane affecting the City of Live Oak is slim
because the City is located approximately 150 miles from the coast. The City is not
going to receive a direct hit from a hurricane, however, the affects could be felt this
far inland. A major hurricane, or an intense tropical storm system that moves
ashore along the coastline, can bring very heavy rainfall to the area that will cause
flash flooding. These systems can produce severe thunderstorms with very heavy
rainfall, high winds, dangerous lightening, and the chance of tornadoes. Tropical
storms are less severe however they can produce heavy rainfall that could lead to
flash flooding. Generally speaking, hurricanes and tropical storms threaten the
Texas coastline almost every year, with one making landfall every five (5) years or
so. The hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th of each year, with the
later months the most active.
The control ability of a hurricane is limited only to mitigation measures this far
inland. Generally speaking, those are limited to flood plain management, building
codes and enforcement, and emergency preparedness planning along with training
exercises.
The duration of a hurricane depends on many factors. Primarily the size of the
storm, and the exact storm track. Generally speaking it will take several days for a
storm system to break up once it comes on shore. We could expect rainfall of
varying rates for several days. If the system is moving slowly, it could last up to a
week. Rainfall totals could exceed 20 inches or more.
The scope of the damage will depend on the storm itself. Damage could vary from
very slight to severe damage depending on the storm. The damage could result
from high winds, flooding, hail, and even tornadoes. In direct damage could also
occur from fires, lengthy power outages, and even civil unrest.
The impact on the jurisdiction will depend on the severity of the storm and the
amount of damage caused. It could have little impact on the community or it could
have a serious economic impact if businesses were damaged or destroyed. In
addition, the Bexar County area and the City of San Antonio are host areas for gulf
coast evacuees. The City of Live Oak has one potential shelter (Civic Center) that
might be needed in the event of a full scale coastal evacuation.
19
LANDSLIDES:
There is no possibility that a landslide could occur within the City of Live Oak. As
such, no further comments regarding this potential disaster are included.
POWER FAILURES:
The predictability of a power failure affecting the City is fairly certain, based on
past experience.
The possibility and frequency of a short term failure is fairly high based on weather
related problems, i. e. severe storms, high winds, etc, or accidents resulting in
downed power lines. Short term failures occur several times a year, effecting parts
of the City, but rarely the entire City. Long term failures, lasting more then a
couple of hours or so are uncommon. These can occur as the result of severe storm,
including tornadoes, accidents causing damage or equipment failure. In addition,
acts of terrorism could result in power outages.
The duration of a short or long term power failure can be only a few minutes to
several hours, days, or even weeks following tornado damage to transmission lines
or power sub-stations.
The scope of the damage caused by a power failure may not be that significant to the
City, however, it will depend on the nature of the damage. This is based on the fact
that the City does not own the utility company providing the service. In direct
damage could result from fires or downed poles or even towers carrying high
voltage transmission lines.
The impact on the jurisdiction will depend on the duration of the power outage. A
long term outage could have an economic impact on the business community.
RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT – FIXED FACILITY:
The predictability of a radiological incident at a fixed facility is remote at this time.
Currently there are no businesses in the City limits or around the immediate area
that utilizes radiological materials. The closet facility using radioactive material is a
power plant that is located almost 200 miles away.
The possibility that any business utilizing radioactive material moving into the City
is very remote. Therefore, no further comments regarding this potential disaster
are included at this time.
20
RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT – TRANSPORTATION:
The predictability of a radiological incident involving the transportation of
radiological material is remote within the City limits, however, it could happen.
The possibility and frequency of a radiological incident to occur is present due to the
interstate highway running through the City limits. Radioactive material in transit
are transported on the highest classification of highways – namely interstates. To
date no radiological incident has ever occurred in the City, however they have
occurred in the State of Texas and around the nation.
The control ability of a radiological accident/incident is uncertain, however, unless
the container holding the material is damaged, the incident shouldn’t be a serious
problem. Radioactive material must be shipped in approved containers that should
remain intact following almost any type of accident. A serious problem could occur
if the material involved was not properly packaged. The Live Oak Fire Department
has several sets of radiological monitoring equipment and several trained personnel.
The department has a radiological officer who would oversee this type of an
incident.
The duration of this type of accident/incident is uncertain, however, unless the
container holding the material is damaged the situation would be treated like a
normal vehicle accident and clean-up should be fairly quickly. If radioactive
material has escaped onto the ground or into a water source, then the duration
could last for hours, days, or even weeks.
The scope of damage from this type of accident/incident is uncertain. Most likely
the damage would be limited to the accident site itself. Ground and soil
contamination could result and the area would have to be cleaned up and the soil
removed to a safe location.
The impact on the jurisdiction would most likely be minor, however, if radioactive
material is spilled onto the ground, the area surrounding the site may have to be
cordoned off. This could have an effect on the business community or even
residential areas.
STRUCTURAL FIRES:
The predictability of a structural fire is fairly certain. In most cases these fires will
be limited to single family homes or small businesses, however there is the potential
of having a major fire at a large commercial building or at an apartment complex.
21
The possibility and frequency of a serious structural fire is fairly high based on
previous incidents. While most are relatively small, several major fires have
occurred over the years in commercial buildings and residential homes. To date,
major fires have occurred at two (2) local motels and a chemical company, along
with many residential fires involving single family homes.
The control ability of these fires is limited to fire prevention activities, building
inspections, and good public relation activities of the Fire Department. In addition,
effective mutual aid agreements to include automatic aid with neighboring
departments is essential, along with having highly trained fire department personnel
and adequate fire equipment.
The duration of a structural fire will depend on the building(s) involved and the size
of the fire. It could be over in a few minutes or it could burn out-of-control for
several hours. Salvage and overhaul, along with clean-up activities could last for
several days to a week or more, depending on the circumstances.
The scope of the damage will vary, depending on the structure involved and the
severity of the fire.
The impact on the jurisdiction will vary based on the damage and the structure(s)
involved. A single residential fire will have little impact, however, if a large
commercial building is involved the impact on the economy could be significant.
TERRORISM AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (WMD):
The predictability of a terrorist attack in the City of Live Oak is uncertain, however
it does present a potential threat as the City is located adjacent to a major
metropolitan city and numerous military bases are located in and around the area.
The possibility and frequency of a terrorist attack occurring within the City is
remote, however there are several potential “soft targets” located within the City
and in the adjacent cities as well. These locations bring large numbers of people
together which could make them terrorist targets. In addition, a large military base
is located nearby, and an attack on the base could have an impact on the City.
The control ability of a terrorist attack will depend on several issues, mostly dealing
with intelligence and security. The type of attack planned will also have a direct
impact on the City’s ability to control this type of incident. The most important
issue regarding controlling terrorism and the potential use of weapons of mass
destruction, is preparedness and the training of all employees, especially those in
emergency services.
22
The duration of a terrorist attack will depend on the nature of the attack and the
method used. A terrorist bombing might be resolved in a short period of time,
however in the event some type of weapon of mass destruction was used,
contamination clean-up could take sometime.
The scope of damage will depend on the nature of the attack and the method used.
Damage caused by an explosive device could be minimal or major damage and
destruction could occur.
The impact on the jurisdiction will depend on the nature of the terrorist attack and
the method used, along with the location. Any type of incident that may be
connected to a terrorist attack will have an affect on the citizens of the City of Live
Oak. A major incident involving a significant loss of life and wide spread damage
and destruction could have a serious impact on the community. In addition, major
damage involving a commercial building could result in an economic loss of jobs
and revenue from sales tax dollars.
TORNADOES:
The predictability of a tornado actually touching down in the City is fairly certain as
they do occur in this region of the country on a regular basis. This is based on
weather conditions in South Texas, however, we are South of the area known as
tornado alley.
The possibility and frequency of tornado activity in and around the area is quite
high based on two (2) different circumstances. South Texas weather conditions
involving gulf moisture and cold fronts that approach from the West create severe
thunderstorms in and around the area. These storm systems can and do produce
tornadoes. It should be noted that in most cases, these storms affect the Western
part of the county more so then the Northeastern section. The second possibility
involves hurricanes or tropical storms making landfall along the Texas coastline.
These weather systems moving on shore can spawn many tornadoes as they move
across land towards the area.
The control ability of tornadoes is limited to weather forecasting and early warning
measures. In addition, public education programs are very important in providing
the citizens with the knowledge of how to be prepared.
The duration of a tornado is normally short lived. A tornado can form very quickly
and touchdown, and then disappear within minutes. They can also form and
touchdown and then stay on the ground for many miles. In addition, numerous
funnel clouds can form and several can touchdown in the same general area.
23
The scope of the damage can range from very minor to total destruction of a given
area. A tornado can travel on the ground for only a block or for several miles, and it
can change direction as well. The path of destruction will vary along the way from
minor damage on the edge of the funnel cloud to severe or total destruction. Debris
can be blown for miles. Utilities can suffer severe damage due to downed lines and
poles over a large area. In direct damage can also occur from fires, gas explosions,
etc.
The impact on the jurisdiction will depend almost entirely on the scope of the
damage. The City of Live Oak could sustain very heavy damage from a tornado
cutting a path though the City. Businesses, homes, schools, and City facilities could
be damaged or destroyed. Utilities could be out for long periods of time. The
economic loss to the City could be devastating for many years.
TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS:
The predictability of a transportation accident is fairly certain. This is based on
past history and the highway system within our City.
The possibility and frequency of a major transportation accident occurring almost
daily is not uncommon. An interstate highway, with a major interchange is located
within the City limits along with several other roadways with very heavy traffic.
While many accidents are considered minor, serious transportation accidents occur
on a regular basis. These accidents can result in hazardous materials incidents, fires
involving flammable materials, and incidents involving many lives such a
commercial bus or a school bus. In addition, accidents can involve multiple vehicles
and all three problems could occur at once.
The control ability of transportation accidents is limited to traffic enforcement and
highway safety. Police patrols including special traffic enforcement programs help
reduce accidents by enforcing the speed limits and looking for drivers under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. In addition, officers look for roadway hazards and at
times identify safety issues.
The duration of a transportation accident can vary from an hour or less to several
hours or even days depending on the circumstances. Roadway surfaces, bridges,
guardrails, and signs can be damaged that require length repairs.
The scope of the damage will also vary depending on the circumstances. Many
accidents will only involve the vehicles. In other cases, signs, guardrails, etc., can be
damaged and will have to be repaired. In many cases, this damage will be to state
property and not that of the City itself.
24
The impact on the jurisdiction will be limited and most likely depend on the
damage. In most cases highway accidents will have little impact on the City,
however, if hazardous materials are involved this could result in evacuations. If this
occurs in the business area, it could have a slight economic impact.
VOLCANOS:
There is no possibility that a volcano could occur within the City of Live Oak. As
such, no further comments regarding this potential disaster are included.
WILDFIRES:
The predictability of wildfires is fairly certain since the City has a considerable
amount of undeveloped land. At the present time, these areas are covered with
brush, grass, and trees. Fortunately, most of these areas are somewhat isolated, and
fires seldom occur, however development is now occurring in these areas.
The possibility and frequency of wildfires occurring within the City limits is
moderate, based on the amount of undeveloped land and dry conditions. Brush
fires occur every year in these areas, however they seldom develop into major fires.
These areas are isolated and accidental fires are rare. In addition, there is little
threat to any structures in these areas at this time.
The control ability of wildfires is limited to fire prevention and code enforcement
actions regarding high brush. Mitigation activities are also underway to keep the
brush and grass cut down in some of the areas. In addition, mutual aid agreements
are in place, to provide the needed assistance should a major wildfire occur.
The duration of a wildfire can range from an hour or less to several days. In most
cases, fires are extinguished quickly due to the rapid response by mutual aid
departments.
The scope of the damage will most likely be minimal. The brush and grass have
little value, and the chance of structures being involved is slim.
The impact on the jurisdiction will also be minimal. If a major fire occurs there
could be an indirect impact if fire equipment is damaged or excessive overtime costs
occur.
25
WINTER STORMS:
The predictability of winter storms is fairly certain, based on past records. Serious
winter storms have occurred which have produced heavy snow – over one (1) foot,
along with very icy conditions.
The possibility and frequency of a severe winter storm is one (1) every five to ten
years, with minor icy conditions occurring almost every year.
The control ability of winter storms is limited to early warning, weather
information, and some basic preparedness. Public education programs are very
important and are normally handled by the local media. A detailed ice/snow plan is
maintained by the state highway department and local authorities.
The duration of a winter storm can range from a few hours to a day or more,
depending on weather conditions following the winter weather. Generally speaking,
weather conditions in South Texas warm up quickly, thus melting the ice and snow.
In the event of a lengthy cold spell, major problems could develop if ice and snow
remains on the ground longer then one day.
The scope of damage will depend on the seriousness of the storm. A severe ice store
can bring down power lines, tree limbs, and can cause a lot of indirect damage.
Freezing temperatures can cause water lines to break and this can result in property
damage as well. In direct damage can also occur from fires, especially if icy
conditions delay the response of fire apparatus.
The impact on the jurisdiction will depend on the seriousness of the storm and the
scope of damage. Generally speaking, the impact should be minimal. Normally
these weather conditions are rare, and do not last long. As such, recovery
operations are not extensive.
26
SECTION # 3
HAZARD SUMMARY
HAZARD SUMMARY
The following Hazard Summary is a prioritized listing of potential hazard situations
and their impact on the City of Live Oak, Texas.
PRIORITY
POTENTIAL HAZARD
IMPACT RATING
1
Transportation Accident
(Hazardous Materials)
3
2
Transportation Accident
(Aircraft/Rail/Highway)
2
3
Severe Weather – Tornadoes
(Including Severe Storms)
1
4
Hazardous Materials Accident
(Fixed Facility)
3
5
Civil Unrest – Disorder
(Including Terrorism)
4
6
All other Hazards Listed
5
27
IMPACT RATING SYSTEM
IMPACT RATING
DEFINITION
1
This type of incident/accident could
have a severe impact on the City, and
could result in loss of lives, very heavy
damage and destruction, evacuations,
and serious economic impact on the City.
2
This type of incident/accident could
have a serious impact on the City, and
could result in loss of lives and many
injuries, serious damage, possible
evacuations, and will impact the economy
of the City.
3
This type of incident/accident could
have a major impact on the City, and it
could cause in injuries, possible loss of
life, property damage and evacuations,
and it may have some impact on the
economy of the City.
4
This type of incident/accident might have
some impact on the City, and could result
in some injuries and property damage,
and could cause a slight impact on the
economy of the City.
5
This type of incident/accident will have
limited impact on the City. It could cause
some minor property damage and
possible injuries. This incident should
not have much impact on the economy of
the City.
28
SECTION # 4
HAZARD
MITIGATION
PROJECTS
HAZARD MITIGATION PROJECTS
The City of Live Oak has completed numerous projects over the past few years that
fall under the category of Hazard Mitigation, and several others are on-going or
pending. The following is a listing of those completed projects:
- A new fire station was completed in 2003 and additional fire apparatus was
purchased.
- A new communications center was included in the fire station along with a
new Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
- A new 800 megahertz/EDACS radio system was installed in 2004, replacing
our current VHF system.
- A new 1 million gallon ground storage water tank was added along with a
large generator to power the pumps during a power outage.
- The telephone Emergency Notification System (ENS) went into operation in
2004 to provide the best citizen warning capability available.
- In May of 2004 the City established a bi-monthly newsletter, mailed directly
to all residential homes, apartments, and businesses within the City.
- In 2005, the City adopted the new International Building Codes and Life
Safety Codes.
- In 2005, the City adopted the new National Response Plan and the National
Incident Management System (NIMS), as required by the State and the
Department of Homeland Security.
- Installation of a sewer lift station was completed in 2007 on the West side
of IH 35.
- In July of 2008 the City created the Development Services function that
took over the building inspection function from the Fire Department and the
Code Enforcement function from the Police Department.
- In November of 2008 the City added a telephone alert system known as
Connect CTY to improve emergency communications with our citizens and
and business community.
- In April 2009 three additional firefighters were hired increasing the on-duty
strength to six (6) personnel per shift.
The City of Live Oak also has several on-going projects that fall under the category
of Hazard Mitigation and Homeland Security. These projects and programs are
continually under review and updated as necessary, based on new developments,
actual emergency incidents, changes in local government, or other requirements.
The current projects are:
1. The City of Live Oak continues to prosper in both residential and commercial
development. At the present time homes are under construction in two
subdivisions including Auburn Hills, and Bridle Wood Park.
29
2. The Forum at Olympia Parkway shopping center is complete, however
construction continues at the Village at Forum Parkway, across from it. In
addition, construction is underway at the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center
located along Loop 1604 from IH 35 North to Lookout Road. In conjunction
with this growth, City services must also increase in the areas of fire protection,
law enforcement, and public works. Additional personnel will hopefully be
added in the upcoming fiscal years in these departments and the need for a
second fire station must be determined. If the need for a sub-station is
determined, a location must be identified and land must be purchased ahead of
time.
3. In conjunction with the development in the Woodcrest/Auburn Hills area, a new
City park is now open and the Northeast Independent School District (NEISD)
has obtained land adjacent to the park for either an elementary or middle
school. This will also increase the need for City services.
4. In addition to the need for City services, flood plain management must be
continually reviewed in these areas. Also, areas in the Bridle Wood Park
subdivision must be reviewed carefully as development continues. Once
development continues on the West side of IH 35, flood plain management must
be monitored carefully. In conjunction with floodplain management the City
has applied under FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) and their final
review and report is pending. If approved those residents holding flood
insurance policies should see their rates lowered.
5. The Northeast Lakeview College of the Alamo Colleges (District) is nearing
completion of the first phase of the campus following their opening in August of
2008. In the future additional buildings are planned for the campus in a phase
two if funding becomes available. In addition, a college level high school in the
Judson Independent School District (JISD) has opened on the site. This entire
campus is located in both the City’s of Live Oak and Universal City, and has an
enrollment of approximately 5,000 students at this time.
6. In conjunction with this new community college campus the cities involved have
developed a joint emergency response plan to the facilities for fire and
emergency medical calls. With some buildings located in Universal City and
others in Live Oak, 9-1-1 calls may go to either jurisdiction, especially if made by
a cellular telephone. At the present time, both fire departments have agreed on
a joint response to all fire calls and whichever department is called for EMS will
respond regardless where the incident occurs. The Alamo Colleges (District) has
it’s own Police Department, and the local departments in Live Oak or Universal
City will not be overly involved in law enforcement activities that occur on the
main campus or in the facility on Pat Booker Road.
30
7. The new Justice Center for the Police Department, located across the street from
City Hall, has been completed and the department has moved into their new
facility. This building will also house the Live Oak Municipal Court. The large
training room/courtroom could also be utilized as a back-up Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) if needed or for some other emergency function
during disaster operations such as a Joint Information Center (JIC).
8. In conjunction with the completion of a new police department facility, their
current building will be renovated and then the Public Works administrative
offices will be relocated to the building. Renovations will also take place at City
Hall and some functions will also be reorganized to provide better services to our
citizens.
9. The Live Oak Civic Center is currently an approved American Red Cross ShortTerm Shelter and it could also serve as some other emergency function such as a
Disaster Assistance Center (DAC), a Point of Distribution (POD) Site, a Joint
Information Center (JIC), or some type of unified command center or staging
area should it be needed. The facility also serves as a back-up Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) and it is equipped with limited generator power,
telephones, fax, and computers. A much larger convention center has been
proposed and if built consideration should be given to improving its shelter
capability and its use as a back-up emergency operations center.
10. The City of Live Oak has a number of residents who have some type of mobility
impairment, and in the event of an emergency, would require assistance. In
addition, a handicapped accessible apartment building is also located within the
City and these residents may also require some type of assistance as well. At the
present time, the number of citizens and their addresses are unknown. A
program was started in 2006 and is on-going to identify these citizens.
31
SECTION # 5
HISTORICAL RECORD
HISTORICAL RECORD
An actual disaster has never occurred in the City of Live Oak and a disaster
declaration has never been declared or a state of emergency has never been issued,
by the senior elected official.
The City of Live Oak has been part of several disaster declarations issued over the
past few years, as a result of events that have occurred involving all of Bexar
County. In only one case was the City an active participant in the disaster recovery
process following a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
There have been several significant events over the years that could have resulted in
a State of Emergency or the actual issuance of a Disaster Declaration. They include:
Year
Type of Event
Action
1989
Hurricane Gilbert
None.
Note: The affects of this hurricane reached Bexar County and several tornadoes
touched down in the County and within the City of San Antonio. A Presidential
Disaster Declaration was declared, however the City suffered no reportable damage.
1998
Flash Flooding
Drainage Upgrades.
Note: The floods of October 1998 resulted in a Presidential Disaster Declaration
being declared for Bexar County in which Live Oak was included. Some damage
occurred within the City and money was received from the Federal Government.
For complete information on this incident, see the incident report in the Office of
Emergency Management.
2002
Flash Flooding
None.
Note: This incident also resulted in a Presidential Disaster Declaration being
declared for Bexar County however the City suffered no reportable damage.
2008
Hurricanes
None.
Note: Several hurricanes either made landfall or threatened the Texas coastline and
Disaster Declarations were issued that included Bexar County. Severe weather
threatened the City as a result of the storms system however no reportable damage
occurred.
32