National Flood Insurance Program Call Center Opens for Policyholders and Disaster Survivors Nationwide
Release date: JUNE 15, 2015 Release Number: HQ-15-037 WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) call center pilot program to serve and support policyholders with the servicing of their claims. Flood insurance claims can be complicated, and policyholders may have questions in the days and weeks […]
The Best of Miami 2015 – Miami Today
South Florida LEPC participates in the annual Hurricane Readiness Exercise
For the third year, the South Florida LEPC assisted Broward County Emergency Management during the annual Hurricane Readiness Exercise, participating in the capacity of Controller/Evaluator for the May 20 training exercise at the EOC in Plantation. For more information, please visit: http://t.co/4aD7uwfnxw
ULI Healthy Corridors Project
Every American suburb has them. They feature fast-moving traffic, congested intersections, low density, and quite often lower-end real estate development. Pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders cross them at their own risk. Dotted by strip malls, fast-food outlets, and car dealerships, auto-oriented commercial corridors and suburban arterials are among the unhealthiest places in the built environment. […]
Florida Transportation Plan Strategic Intermodal System Policy Plan
Florida Transportation Plan Strategic Intermodal System Policy Plan Monday, June 22, 2015 – Lake City FDOT District Two Office – Madison Conference Room 1109 South Marion Avenue Lake City, Florida 32025 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 – Ft. Myers Lee Tran 3401 Metro Parkway Ft. Myers, Florida 33916 1:30 p.m. – […]
Hurricane Preparedness Week
May 24-30 is Hurricane Preparedness Week – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggests you begin preparations with a family communications plan, available from their website (http://m.fema.gov/). The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) offers a wealth of information to the public including easy ways to find your nearest shelter and which evacuation zone your […]
2015 National Urban League Conference
Saturday, August 1, 2015, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The day will be comprised of several workshops around the themes of Money, Marketing, and Management. There will be also be an Empowerment Room where attendees can meet public and private sector representatives to learn about services that can help their business grow. The event expects […]
South Florida Regional Council Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 I. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call II. Approval of Executive Committee Agenda III. Action Items A. Minutes of Previous Meeting B. Financial Report C. Intergovernmental Coordination and Review […]
President Obama visits the Everglades on Earth Day
President Obama and Secretary Jewell visited Everglades National Park on Earth Day, highlighting the threat of climate change to our environment and our economy. Last year visitor spending at national parks translated into nearly $30 billion in economic impact. A successful conservation partnership is keeping the Bi-State Sage-Grouse off the endangered species list, and Interior […]
Triple Five Group closes land deal
Triple Five Group closed on the purchase of 82 acres in northwest Miami-Dade County Read more here: http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2015/04/23/developer-of-miami-dade-mega-mall-closes-land-deal.html?ana=e_sflo_bn_newsalert&u=TkjeY4Or9x5pG2U1oyE40Q0f8592b0&t=1429800815&r=full