2024 Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum


Category: FMEA Signature Events

2024 Hurricane Forum

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Join us for the annual FMEA Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum on April 30 and May 1 in Daytona Beach. Our Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum brings together public power utilities in Florida to share knowledge about keeping their customers safe and the power on during a severe weather event.

During the forum, Florida municipal electric utility employees share information and tips on how to prepare for and recover from a hurricane or severe storm in the state. Held in advance of the 2024 hurricane season, the forum will include discussions on topics such as mutual aid and logistics planning, FEMA documentation, utility preparedness and a 2024 storm season outlook.

Who attends this event?
Utility Directors Mutual Aid Coordinators
T&D Managers & Supervisors Engineers
Lineworkers & Lineworker Foreman Safety Managers & Officers
Customer Service Managers & Representatives Key Account Managers & Representatives
Communication Managers & Specialists Community Outreach Coordinators
FMEA Continuing Education Program

There are 4.5 Hours of CEU available for confirmed attendees, available to you in your FMEA Member Compass by clicking Continuing Education from the menu.

Attendee Registration*
FMEA Municipal Member $75
*Attendance to this FMEA event is only open to Municipal members and Hurricane Forum sponsors

Presentations

Amy Zubaly, FMEA: 2023 Season Recap and 2024 Updates to Mutual Aid Processes

Steve Langley, City of Mount Dora: Small-Town Emergency Management

Gabrielle Benigni, Disaster Programs and Operations: How to Maximize Potential FEMA Reimbursements

Will Ulrich, National Weather Service: 2024 Hurricane Season Outlook and Updates

Adam Pendley, JEA: Managing Stress During Emergency Response

Mike Crow, City of Tallahassee: How Tallahassee Restored the City and Still Had Time to Help the Neighbors

Detailed agenda available in the FMEA Mobile App

Agenda

April 30
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sponsor Reception & Exhibit Hall
Bill France
May 1
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Morning General Session
Richard Petty
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Afternoon General Session
Richard Petty
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Concurrent Breakouts & Roundtables
Customers and Communications Breakout - River Room
Operations and Logistics Breakout - Richard Petty

Hotel Information

The Shores Daytona Beach

The Shores Resort - Daytona Beach
2637 South Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

For More Information:

Elizabeth Bendele

Elizabeth Bendele

Manager of Member Services & Programs, FMEA

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