CIEM 2010 External Affairs BriefingCIEM 2010 External Affairs Briefing

AgendaAgenda

• 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,

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KidsGetAPlan.comKidsGetAPlan.com

• 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 EvacuatesFlorida 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 EvacuatesFlorida 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 CoordinationPIO 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

Elected Officials Information

• 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 InitiativesOther 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 TimeIt’s Your Time