Water utilities, along with the rest of the nation, are facing new, unprecedented challenges now. So it is a great time to innovate, as well as improve existing security and preparedness efforts. Public infrastructure is at the heart of this process and FlaWARN is leading the way. Joining FlaWARN is a cost effective (free) opportunity to increase your facility's response and recovery capability.

During "non-event" times it is critical we maintain our readiness and promote the preparedness process, especially between hurricane seasons. So FlaWARN is always exploring and implementing enhancements to our organization, mutual aid modalities and www.FlaWARN.org. Now more than ever FlaWARN is your opportunity to make a difference in water sector security and preparedness.

Together we have changed the way the nation’s water sector manages emergencies… Together we now meet the new challenges facing water utilities in America today.

And please remember: FlaWARN is not just for hurricanes… we may be called upon at any time. So it is imperative that your agency’s FlaWARN contact information is current, thorough and effective for "utilities helping utilities". Updating is quick and easy (click here). If you need further info please see our tutorial, How to use FlaWARN, or contact FlaWARN Administration.

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Thank you very much for your continued cooperation and support in this important effort.

FlaWARN is the formalized system of "utilities helping utilities" address mutual aid during emergency situations. These incidents may be man-made or natural disasters. The project's infrastructure consists of a secure web-based data bank of available resources and a practical mutual aid agreement.

The goal of FlaWARN is to provide immediate relief for member utilities during emergencies. FlaWARN works by matching personnel with the necessary tools and equipment to both assess and assist the impacted water and wastewater system as quickly as possible until a permanent solution to the devastation may be implemented. This method of assistance is analogous to triage at a hospital.

FDEP's StormTracker  NOTICE: New StormTracker Guidance now available on FlaWARN members site (login required)

The secure members-only area of FlaWARN, including emergency contact numbers for all member water agencies, is available to all approved members. If your utility has already filled out the membership application and you have a password, log into the Members Site. If your utility hasn't filled out the membership application, click on membership application to register your utility as a member.

For more information please contact info@flawarn.org.

Tutorial: How to use FlaWARN (15kb PDF)

UF - TREEO Water Security Training

Partners

FlaWARN is made up of Water and Wastewater Utilities across Florida, assisted by regulatory, technical, and law enforcement agencies. Currently, in addition to regional utilities, FlaWARN collaborates with the partners listed below.