Tuesday, January 17, 2012

BRACE Kicks–Off Northern Gulf Coast Community Partner Initiative Meetings February 7 in Franklin County

 
MEDIA ADVISORY

January 17, 2012                                             Contact: Pam Brownell 850-653-8977 # 4

BRACE Kicks–Off Northern Gulf Coast Community Partner Initiative Meetings February 7 in Franklin County

~Community groups sought for participation in five counties for 2012~

Apalachicola, FL – Franklin County Emergency Management in coordinating with Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) today announced the kick-off of the 2012 Community Partner Initiative and a stakeholder meeting to be held in Franklin County on February 7.    

(Complete Kick-off Community Partner meeting schedule can be found below, all times local)

·       Okaloosa County – 11AM CT January 26 – Okaloosa County EOC – 90 College Blvd E in Niceville
·       Walton County – 3PM CT January 26 – Freeport City Hall – 112 Hwy 20 W in Freeport
·       Franklin County – 2PM ET February 7 – Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Center – 108 Island Dr in Eastpoint

Meetings have already been held in Bay and Gulf Counties.

“The goal of this unique partnership is to enhance disaster readiness and response capabilities of community, faith-based organizations, and businesses throughout Franklin County,” said Pam Brownell, Director, Franklin County Emergency Management Department. “We are urging all local groups to sign-up for this excellent opportunity today.”

During 2012 the Community Partner Initiative will be working together with county emergency management departments and numerous other agencies and organizations to strengthen relationships and disaster preparedness, response and recovery capabilities in the following Florida counties: Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa and Walton County.

For important meeting registration information and schedules please go to the Community Partner Initiative web site:


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