2025 Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

4:00 PM (EDT)

to Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM (EDT)

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

245 Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32202-4417 United States

Category: FMEA Signature Events

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Florida’s public power community is gearing up for another impactful Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum! This two-day event kicks off with a Welcome Reception with sponsors on May 6, followed by a full day of sessions on May 7. Expect valuable networking opportunities and member engagement throughout.

The forum brings together public power utilities from across Florida to:

Share best practices for storm preparation
Communicate effectively before, during, and after storms
Utilize mutual aid for efficient power restoration
Understand FEMA documentation requirements
Hear expert forecasts for the upcoming hurricane season

Sponsor Directory

Agenda

May 6
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Registration Desk Opens
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Pre-Forum Seminar (off-site, optional): JEA's Emergency Operations Center Tour and Demonstration
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Sponsor Reception & Exhibit Hall

May 7
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Breakfast
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Morning General Session
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Welcome & A Look Back at 2024. Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, FMEA
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Before the Wind: Strategic Preparedness for the Storm.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Refreshment & Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Eye of the Storm: Command and Control in the Heart of Chaos.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon General Sessions
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	2025 Hurricane Season Outlook. Bill Nelson, Senior Meteorologist, National Weather Service
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Powering Through the Storm: Communication that Connects in a Crisis.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM	Refreshment & Networking Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	The Aftermath: Documentation for Long-Term Financial Recovery and Reliability.
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Open Floor Discussion

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

Attendee Registration*
FMEA Municipal Member	$120
*Attendance to this FMEA event is only open to Municipal members and Hurricane Forum sponsors

Exhibiting Sponsorships

These sponsorships were limited to just 10 Associate Member companies and are now sold out. View sponsorship opportunities for other FMEA signature events on our webpage.

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.

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