Overview

House Bill 911 (1995) requires Florida healthcare facilities to develop Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMPs) and submit them to their county emergency management office for review. This law ensures that healthcare facilities protect residents and patients during both normal operations and emergencies, helping safeguard lives, property, and the continuity of essential services.

Who Needs a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) & Emergency Environmental Control Plan (EECP)?

The following facility types are required under Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) to submit a CEMP and/or EECP:

  • Adult Day Care Facilities — F.S. 400.562; F.A.C. 58A-6.011(10)
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers — F.S. 395.1055(1)(c); F.A.C. 59A-5.015
  • Assisted Living Facilities — F.S. 400.141(1)(b); F.A.C. 58A-5.024(1)(j)
  • Hospitals — F.S. 395.1055(1)(c); F.A.C. 59A-3.078
  • Nursing Homes — F.S. 400.23(2)(g); F.A.C. 59A-4.126
  • Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities — F.S. 393.067(9)
  • Residential Treatment Centers for Children and Adolescents  — F.S. 252; F.A.C. 65E-9

Plan Review Fee Schedule

Effective January 1, 2024, Martin County Emergency Management charges review fees for CEMPs and EECPs. Under Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, counties are required to review these plans and are authorized to collect fees to cover this service [F.S. 252.38(e)].

The fees below are based on the fees listed in Chapter 27P-20.003 – Plan Review Fee, Florida Administrative Codes.

CEMP Review Fees:

  • New Facility Review: $93.75 (3-hour review time) and $31.25 for each additional hour
  • Annual Review: $62.50 (2-hour review time)
  • 2nd Revision Review : $62.50
  • 3rd Revision Review: $62.50

EECP Review Fees:

  • New Facility Review: $62.50 (2-hour review time)
  • Annual Review: $31.25 (1-hour review time)
  • 2nd Revision Review: $31.25
  • 3rd Revision Review: $31.25

Facilities must develop their own emergency plans based on:

Plans must be submitted annually to the county Emergency Management Agency for review and approval.

Facilities should include the following supporting documents with their plan:

  • A map showing the facility's Evacuation Zone.
  • A map showing the facility's Flood Zone.
  • Distance from the St. Lucie County Nuclear Power Plant.
  • Maps showing the primary and secondary evacuation routes (use Google Maps or MapQuest).
  • A current copy of the letter from the Fire Marshal stating that the facility's fire plan has been approved.
  • A current copy of the facility's Fire Safety Inspection Report from Fire Prevention. 

Fire Prevention Links:

CEMP AHCA Criteria

Planning criteria and forms for licensed healthcare facilities are available through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Emergency Preparedness Resources page.

Facility types include:

  • Adult Day Care Centers
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers
  • Assisted Living Facilities *
  • Hospitals
  • Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
  • Nursing Homes *
  • Residential Treatment Centers for Children and Adolescents
  • Residential Facilities (email hcare@martin.fl.us for guidance)

* Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes must also submit an Emergency Environmental Control Plan (EECP) along with their CEMP.

Submit Plans

Effective January 1, 2024, all CEMP and EECP plans must be submitted via the Martin County Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Online Portal. Hard copies are no longer accepted. Before submitting your plan, please ensure the following:

  • Review your form(s) for complete and accurate information.
  • Verify transportation/evacuation agreements include current signatures and dates.
  • Remove outdated information before submittal.
  • Ensure the administrator has signed the EECP attestation page (if applicable).

Contact Us

If you have any additional questions or need assistance, please contact us.

Martin County Emergency Management
800 SE Monterey Road
Stuart FL 34994
(772) 287-1652

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