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2014 State of Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update

The state's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan was updated for 2014 and submitted to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives in February as required by Chapter 252.35(2) of the Florida Statutes. Chapter 252.35(2) also requires that the Division adopt the plan as a rule in accordance with Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Below is the final draft of the CEMP which is being provided for review prior to rulemaking. Please direct all questions, comments, and/or feedback to Erika Smith, Erika.Smith@em.myflorida.com.

2014 State of Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan – Final Updated Draft

2012 Local Criteria Update

The county’s Local Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan criteria (CEMP-001) and the Local Capability Assessment checklist (CEMP-002) has been Adopted. Below are the final versions of CEMP-001 and CEMP-002 which are being provided for the counties use. Please direct all questions to Erika Smith, Erika.Smith@em.myflorida.com.

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Criteria (CEMP-001) 2012 Adopted Version

Capability Assessment checklist (CEMP-002) 2012 Adopted Version

2012 State of Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

Florida law establishes the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as the master operations document for the State of Florida and it is the framework through which the state handles emergencies and disasters. It defines the responsibilities of the government, private, volunteer and non-governmental organizations that comprise the State Emergency Response Team (SERT). The document consists of a Basic Plan, which describes the process for preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation activities of the SERT. It also contains an annex for the 18 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), the primary mechanisms for providing assistance at the state level, and annexes for responding to specific hazards such as wildfires and pandemic disease outbreaks. The CEMP ensures that all levels of government are able to mobilize as a unified emergency organization to safeguard the well-being of the state’s residents and visitors. It is the plan to which many of the State of Florida’s other disaster response plans are aligned.

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