Florida's Best Practices in Disaster Prevention, Response and Emergency Preparedness
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Dear Friends:
September 11, 2001, catapulted every city in America into uncharted territory.
In looking to the future, we have learned a great deal and better understand not only the threats with which we may be faced, but also how to deal with them. Most of all, every Mayor, first responder, health care professional and citizen knows we can never be “too prepared.”
As Mayor of Orlando, Chair of Governor Jeb Bush’s Domestic Security Advisory Panel and a member of both the National League of Cities’ Working Group on Homeland Security and the State and Local Advisory Committee to the President’s Homeland Security Advisory Panel, I wear a variety of hats in this area, and continue to learn a great deal from my counterparts across the country.
As we are faced with new challenges, the sharing of information is critical if we are to be prepared for the variety of situations we may encounter. That is why I asked the Florida League of Cities to partner with the Governor’s Domestic Security Advisory Panel to produce this “Florida’s Best Practices In Disaster Prevention, Response and Emergency Preparedness” booklet.
As we all know, homeland security is really hometown security, with local officials being the first to respond and the last to leave. By learning from each other’s best practices, we can ensure the safety and security of all Americans remains priority number one.
We have an enormous challenge on our hands, and much more remains to be done. It is my hope that this sampling of activities and initiatives taking place across our great state can serve as a valuable resource tool as we move forward in ensuring a safe environment for every citizen.
Sincerely,
Glenda E. Hood
Mayor, City of Orlando
Chair, Governor’s Domestic Security Advisory Panel
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Dear Colleagues:
The events of September 11, 2001, heightened homeland security measures and quickly became local and national priorities. Everything from overtime costs for first responders to coordinating federal, state and local efforts is paramount in the planning of effective emergency management procedures. Such planning efforts are demonstrative in municipalities across our great State. To this end, it is with great pride that the Florida League of Cities, in conjunction with the Governor’s Domestic Security Advisory Panel, provides you with the “Florida’s Best Practices In Disaster Prevention, Response and Emergency Preparedness.”
The manual showcases the “good things” that Florida’s cities are doing. It acts as a resource base of innovative ideas that encourages peer sharing. The end result benefits all Florida citizens, as municipal government officials and staff learn new ways to enhance emergency services to prevent or respond to emergency events, while promoting civic pride and volunteerism, and meet local needs.
As municipal governments assume greater roles in the nation’s war against terrorism, local priorities must be addressed, including direct funding for overtime expenses for first responders and the development of an effective system for sharing critical information. We must remember that the safety and security for all citizens begins at the local level.
Sincerely,
Carmela Starace
President, Florida League of Cities
Vice Mayor, Village of Royal Palm Beach
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Disclaimer
The Florida League of Cities in partnership with the Florida Domestic Security Advisory Panel prepared this document. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of either the Florida League of Cities or the Florida Domestic Security Advisory Panel.
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