Officials: Florida's emergency operations a model for the nation (AP)

AP ^ | June 10, 2002 | Brendan Farrington

[summer]

"It certainly is one of the best emergency operations centers I've ever been to," said Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami. "If anyone's got one better, I'd like to know where it is."

Congrats to FL's outstanding Emergency Operations! BTW, on a related thread:

Jeb recounts his own experience in Hurricane Andrew

[summer]

For index.

[summer]

FYI -- FL: #1 in the WORLD in emergency preparation. :)

[summer]

"They're leading the way not only in the nation, but the world in preparing for and responding to hurricanes," he said, adding that emergency officials from around the United States and the Caribbean can learn from Florida's operation.

[Paleo Conservative]

Congrats to FL's outstanding Emergency Operations! BTW, on a related thread:

Jeb recounts his own experience in Hurricane Andrew

You have ther words "Florida" and "recount" in the same post. What else do I need to say about the effectivenes and efficiency of Florida government.

[texson66]

Too bad Flori-DUH couldn't apply the same technology to ballot counting!!!!!

[texson66]

Too bad Flori-DUH couldn't apply the same technology to ballot counting!!!!!

[summer]

I don't think you're being fair if you paint all of FL govt one way, in every respect.

[summer]

Hey, FL was the one and ONLY state to pass new laws and fund the new voting technology. 49 other states did NOTHING.

[texson66]

That's because the rest of the states knew wwhat they were doing...

[summer]

LOL...not hardly. You must have been asleep if you missed all those news stories about other states' "voting irregularities."

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[_Jim]

How come NO mention af the part amatuer radio operators play when the commercial AC mains fail because of a major hurricane -

- AC mains which power the local CO's (telephone central switching offices A/K/A as 'Central Office') *and* all those cell sites?

[summer]

the part amatuer radio operators play when the commercial AC mains fail because of a major hurricane -

Well, I certainly don't mind giving credit where credit is due -- a big BTTT to all those talented and dedicated amatuer radio operators and their important role on this winning team! :)

[sarasmom]

The rest of the states knew what they were doing? ROTFLMAO.

Do you really believe that? Granted Florida, the dumping grounds for the elderly of the nation, has a few more kooks per square mile than the national average.The warm weather attracts all kinds.

We also have the benefits that comes with the replanted elders.Do you ever wonder why they have other plans when ya'll come to the vacation state?LOL

While south Florida is the destination of choice for retired, cranky former New Yorkers,New Jersians etc, the rest of the state is attractive to relatively normal people. Funny how the "voting problems" originated from the strange leftist counties where the East Coast retirees meet the new Cuban illegals "searching for freedom". Florida is kharma in action!LOL

[mafree]

ping!

[floriduh voter]

I am not surprised that Florida is number one in the world. That's because of all the coordination that has been going on for quite some time, even before 9-11. My brother is part of the EMS system in Pinellas County which is a model for the world as well.

Maybe it's because of Hurricane Andrew or the elder population, but emergency preparedness here in Florida is TOPS. And, this is a mention from the Associated Press. Are they waking up? Have they now been Jebutized too? LOL

[MeekOneGOP]

bumpers!

[Jennifer in Florida]

"Jebutized"

I like that! Florida ROCKS :)

[floriduh voter]

Love bein' the model for the nation. By the way, I ordered my Dubya Inauguration Paper Dolls today so I can re-enact the parties and all the great dancing Dubya and Laura did on that magical night. LOL

I actually bought them to save; remember the red dress? And Jenna's and Barbara's? They're all included in the set. I can hardly wait for Jeb and Columba paper dolls.