News and Resources
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Resources for FlaWARN Members:
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Articles about FlaWARN:
- Water Agencies Respond to Tornadoes
February, 2006 - FlaWARN Recognized for 2005 Efforts as new Hurricane Season Approaches
Florida Water Resources Journal (FWRJ), June 2006 - Legacy from 2004 Hurricane Season: FlaWARN Formed to Expedite Mutual Aid
Florida Water Resources Journal (FWRJ), June 2005 - FlaWARN: Help is on the way
Floridan, Spring 2005
- Water Agencies Respond to Tornadoes
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Information and presentations about FlaWARN:
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
The goal FlaWARN 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
