Transcript Legislative and External Affairs Briefing

CIEM 2010
External Affairs Briefing
Agenda
• www.KidsGetAPlan.com
• Florida Evacuates Web Portal
Development Update
• Use of Web 2.0 Applications
• PIO Coordination
• Elected Officials Information
• Severe Weather Awareness Week
(January 31-February 4, 2011)
• Questions, Concerns, Requests ????????
KidsGetAPlan.com
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4 Books (New Book!)
Educational Games
Grown Ups Section
Online Ordering of Books
Screensavers
Coloring Pages
PC Wallpapers
Books can be downloaded
to IPOD’s or MP3 Players
Florida Evacuates
• New evacuation website under development.
• County/State input will be requested early 2011.
• Site provides turn by turn directions to closest
shelters from current location, if shelter is open.
• Hotel availability will be added in the future.
(FRLA)
• Weather/current disaster, evacuation orders,
etc. will be provided on the site.
• Website will be PDA friendly and usable from
desktop computers as well.
– Operational on IPOD and Blackberry Platforms.
Florida Evacuates
Use of Web 2.0
Applications
• DEM is now utilizing multiple Web 2.0
applications to disseminate information to
the public, media and emergency
management community.
Where to find us:
• Follow our Blog at:
–flsertinfo.blogspot.com
• Follow us on Twitter at:
–@FLSERTInfo
–@FLSERTWeather
–@FLStateWatch
• Weekly Video reports on
www.FloridaDisaster.org
PIO Coordination
• Day to Day Coordination.
• Support Counties during smaller
events.
• Education and Outreach Materials.
• Outreach events state/county unified.
• Enhanced training for disasters.
• PIO Coordination Meeting
– FEMA
– State
– Local
Elected Officials
Information
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DVD
Tip Card
Guide
Intergovernmental Relations Team
Managing Expectations
– FEMA’s Coming with $$$$
• Educates elected officials on event
timelines and encourages pre-disaster
coordination with County EM
Departments.
Other Initiatives
• Business Process Implementation
• Disability Coordination Strategic Plan
• Emphasis on Public Education in
Underserved Communities
• Emergency Management Advisory
Working Group
• Gubernatorial Transition
It’s Your Time