Emergency Management Emergency Management Task ForceTask Force
(EMTF)(EMTF)OverviewOverview
Dr. Sandra FlakeProvost, University of West Florida
Chair, EMTF
Board of GovernorsBoard of Governors
State University System of FloridaState University System of Florida
June 22, 2006
Task ForceTask ForceCharge & ActivitiesCharge & Activities
• Hurricanes
• Other Emergencies
Pandemic
Acts of Terrorism
Natural Disasters
Technological Disaster/Failures
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SUS State of PreparednessSUS State of Preparedness
•Emergency Operations Plans
•Continuity of Operations Plans
•National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance
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Recommendations Under Recommendations Under ConsiderationConsideration
• Procurement Agreements Across the SUS
• Full Time Emergency Management Position Per Institution
• Off-site Information Technology Management
• Property Self-Insurance Program Evaluation
• An Emergency Management Trust Fund
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Procurement Agreements Procurement Agreements Across the SUSAcross the SUS
•Master contracts for post-storm activities will ensure best price (avoid price gouging) and service, i.e., debris removal, roofing, drywall, hazard mitigation and after storm assessment.
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Full-time Emergency Full-time Emergency Management PositionManagement Position
•A fulltime position at each university dedicated to emergency management is needed due to:
the increased demand to anticipate and respond to emergencies;
to better ensure the safety and welfare of the university community and its facilities; and;
additional requirements at federal, state and local levels to better coordinate responses to emergencies.
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Off-site Information Off-site Information Technology ManagementTechnology Management
•The backup of critical operational data will be housed at designated locations beyond the regional location of the universities.
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Property Self-Insurance Program EvaluationProperty Self-Insurance Program Evaluation2004 & 2005 Hurricane Season 2004 & 2005 Hurricane Season
Weeks until PaymentWeeks until Payment
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
FAMU
FSU
USF
FIU
NCF
FGCU
UWF
UF
FAU
UCF
UNF
SUS
FEMA$10.8Million
Risk Mgt$3.2Million
Total Impact$47.2 million
$4.9 Million Appropriation
to UWF not shown
One year
2004 & 2005 Hurricane Season 2004 & 2005 Hurricane Season Financial Impact - $47.2 Financial Impact - $47.2
Million Million
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BalanceFEMARisk MgmtState Appropriation
$28.2 Million
$3.2 Million
$10.8 Million$4.9
Million
Emergency Management Emergency Management Trust FundTrust Fund
•Allowing universities to access funds immediately and get damaged facilities
up and running. •Universities will return funds upon receipt of insurance funds, including Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disbursements.
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