The USE (FCODE) field contains the types of sites. The TYPE field further classifies the USE.

Bulk- Site for very large items to be broken down and sent to PODS

CSA- County Staging Area (County)

LSA- Logistical Staging Area (State)

POD- Point of Distribution (County/Municipal) 1st line of relief to affected areas/citizens. Not all sites are used or opened at once. Only site type open to the public.

DRC- Disaster Recovery Center (FEMA/County) Recovery phase of an incident.

EOA Coordination Site - Command Center for the EOA. (Parks with other County Staff assigned)

Shelter- Not all Shelters are open during a storm. Severity and necessity dictates where and when they will open. These shelters have been hardened to withstand hurricane winds. Maps carry a disclaimer in red: IMPORTANT: Not all shelters will be opened at the same time. Stay tuned to local TV and radio for shelter opening announcements.

• Hurricane season shelter types are:

  • Risk- Open to persons living in an evacuation zone with no other means of shelter, manufactured or mobile home, substandard construction or flood-prone area.

  • Special Needs- By Registration only.

  • Animal- By Registration only.

• All other hazards Shelter types are:

  • Host– Used as during hazards other than hurricanes such as a Radiological Event or Wildfire.

  • Cold Weather– use to house homeless during cold weather meeting certain criteria. Used with the USE (FCODE) “Pickup” sites.

    • PICK UP– Predesignated location for those needing transportation to an open Cold Weather shelter.