FEMA -South Florida

This working group is to discuss all resources, policies, presence, programs and operating realities of FEMA in South Florida.  As seen after Hurricane Andrew and now after Hurricane Sandy, catastrophic storms create conditions that in many cases exceed FEMA's operating capacity.  As the frequency and severity of storms increase, South Florida could easily become FEMA's worst disaster scenario.  South Florida is already the recipient of federal funds in support of repairing our failing water management system.  With decaying infrastructure and population density increasing faster than carrying capacity, understanding FEMA's current and future role, plan and relationship with South Florida leadership and its community will be essential for weathering the looming potential disasters.  This working groups hopes to open up discussion through information sharing of lessons learned from previous disasters.  What is FEMA's role in South Florida and what role due horizontal networks play in supporting emergency response in South Florida?