Helpful Links

  • FDEP StormTracker (login required)
  • FEMA - Schedule of Equipment Rates
  • NOAA - Tropical Prediction Center
  • FDEP - Hurricane information from the Department of Environmental Protection
  • Boat U.S. - Latest graphic storm tracking including wind bands and strike probabilites
  • SERT - Florida's Division of Emergency Management State Emergency Response Team
  • UF/TREEO - Florida's center for Training Research and Education for Environmental Occupations; Hosts of FlaWARN

Current Projects

Current FlaWARN projects in progress include:

  • A website including emergency contact information, as well as a resource database for member utilities.
  • A mutual aid agreement to facilitate assistance activities, and "PRE"-address issues such as reimbursement and liability concerns.
  • Coordinated press response to security related events/emergencies.

The goal of the current FlaWARN membership is to provide services to member utilities and encourage more participation across the state. FlaWARN assists its members with the following issues:

  • Recovery coordination
  • Resource inventory and availability status
  • Information exchange
  • Vulnerability assessment tools
  • Preparation protocols
  • Emergency Response Plan updates and checklists
  • Updated best management practices reference library
  • Up-to-date status reports
  • Pertinent legislation briefings

Article from National Environmental Services Center Small Flows publication

http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/pdf/ww/smallflows/FAWI09/being_prepared.pdf