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The tools provided on this page are intended to help members of the emergency management community at all levels of government prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against any hazard that threatens the state of Florida.
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State, Local Emergency Managers and Teams in Preseason Training
State, Local Eemergency Managers and Teams in Preseason Training and Outreach as the 2008 Season Begins June 1
TALLAHASSEE – State emergency and local managers are busy across the state this May planning, training, and hosting outreach events to get their teams and all Floridians ready for the 2008 hurricane season which begins June 1. Over the next month there are numerous local expos and preparedness events that are open to the public.
Read the Full Press Release about Preseason Training (PDF)
Florida Division of Emergency Management Newsletter
The Spring 2008 Newsletter is now available. The following is a list of headlines covered in the newsletter.
- Eight Citizens Graduate from Disaster Course
- Get a Plan! for Tornado Preparedness
- Chip Wilson starts as First Statewide Disability Coordinator
- Thomas Yatabe Award Winners Announced / District Winners
- Santa Rosa County Community Organizations Come Together
- Douglas Wright Heads Division’s Recovery Operations
- Larry Gispert Elected President of IAEM
- Hazardous Materials Awareness Week
- Disability Roundtable at 2008 FEPA Conference
- Delegation of Japan’s Young Political Leaders Visits State Emergency Operations Center
- Hazardous Weather Awareness Week
- 2008 Drought/Wildfire Summit
- Employee of the Month
- SERT Participates in St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Drill
- 2008 Spring Drought Outlook
Florida Officials Announce Chip Wilson as Statewide Disability Coordinator
State officials from Emergency Management, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Department of Health jointly announced the selection of Chip Wilson of Jacksonville to serve as the Statewide Disability Coordinator for Emergency Management on Monday, November 5, at the State EOC. “With Chip, Floridians now have a full-time advocate looking out for the unique disaster-related needs of persons with disabilities,” said Governor Charlie Crist.
Read the Full Press Release About Chip Wilson (PDF)
“CURRENT ISSUES” SEMINARS
EMERGENCY MANAGERS MET FOR ANNUAL “CURRENT ISSUES” SEMINARS 10/8/2007
Over 100 local and county emergency management officials met this week at the State Emergency Operations Center for the second session of the 2007 Current Issues in Emergency Management Seminars, hosted by the Division of Emergency Management (DEM).
FLORIDA PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT
The Florida Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Portal is now available at http://www.psicfl.com.
The Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program will provide funding to States and Territories to enable and enhance public safety agencies’ interoperable communications capabilities. The PSIC Grant Program is a one-time grant opportunity to enhance interoperable capabilities with respect to voice, data, and/or video and encourage the use of innovative cost- and spectrum-efficient technology solutions.
LACHAT AWARDED FLORIDA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
Emergency Management’s Lachat Awarded Florida Distinguished Service Medal (PDF)
Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Chief of Operations, Leo Lachat, was recognized for his service to the state during emergency operations by the Department of Military Affairs and Florida National Guard ...
Public Assistance Team Receives 2007 Davis Productivity Award
Emergency Management’s Gary Freerksen and Bill Owens have received a 2007 Prudential Financial Davis Productivity Award for their efforts to streamline the Public Assistance process and the development of www.FloridaPA.org. The duo will also split a $500 dollar award provided by Florida TaxWatch. The annual Davis Productivity Awards honor the excellent work and creativity of State employees who have truly made a difference by developing more efficient products, cost saving systems, and services that benefit the residents of Florida. The team will be recognized at the annual awards ceremony in June.
History of FDEM on Wikipedia
History has proven that one of the best ways to prepare for the future is by learning from the past. The Division of Emergency Management and the State Emergency Response Team individually and collectively, have a vast wealth of historical knowledge and experience. We are currently documenting and capturing our past and present activity on Wikipedia, a free multilingual web-based encyclopedia.
For more information on how you can contribute to this project please contact: Blair Heusdens, Deputy Public Information Officer.
View the FL Division of Emergency Management Wiki Page
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Protecting the Homeland with 21st Century Technology
New AEAS is the Automated Exercise & Assessment System and is supported by the National Guard with the purpose of preparing the United States' emergency responders to handle catastrophic events in an effective and timely manner. This is the official website of AEAS. Here you find will targeted FAQs to help resolve common issues, a download page with plenty of helpful items, and much more! AEAS provides a comprehensive training solution for your entire community while offering immediate After Action Review (AAR).
