CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Awards/Presentations/Recognitions
For Meeting of:
November 3, 2014
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: No On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No

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 & 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.


Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.

Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.

Contact: Manuel 'Manny' D. Soto @ 321 235 5438
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Communications 10/23/2014 2:35 PM
City Clerk 10/23/2014 2:57 PM

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