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CITY OF ORLANDO
AGENDA ITEM



Items Types: Awards/Presentations/Recognitions

For Meeting of: 11/3/2014

District:ALL On file (City Clerk):Yes



Subject:Emergency Managment Accreditation Program
Summary:the City of Orlando's Emergency Management Division as an  Accreditation Program.  This program represents a significant achievement for the City of Orlando.  We are commended for the work accomplished to achieve compliance with industry standards. To achieve accreditation, Orlando's Emerg. Mgmt. Ofc., which includes many organizations and individuals within the program, took steps to document compliance with sixty-four national standards and a peer-review, on-site assessment by a team of Emergency Management Accreditation Program [EMAP] trained Assessors.

Fiscal and Efficiency Data:N/A
Recommended Action:The Mayor calls on Emerg. Mgr. Manuel D. Soto, Office of Emergency Management, who will present a brief summary of the Emergency Mgmt. accreditation process; then Manny will introduce Mrs. Jessica Byrski, EMAP Representative and Bryan Koon, Director of the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management.  Mrs. Jessica Byrski will speak briefly and present the EMAP plaque to Mayor Buddy Dyer. 
Contact:Manuel 'Manny' D. Soto @ 321 235 5438



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