News & 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
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
