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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - tampa-fl BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agency on Bay and Coastal Management DTSTART:20260910T130000Z DTEND:20260910T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001180-1789030800-1789041600@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/agency-on-bay-and-coastal-management-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Environmental Planning and Brownfields Services RFQ Selection Comm ittee DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001253-1789133400-1789137000@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/environmental-planning-and-brownfields-service s-rfq-selection-committee/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee DTSTART:20260914T140000Z DTEND:20260914T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001252-1789380000-1789387200@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/comprehensive-economic-development-strategy-ce ds-committee/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Sustainability & Resiliency Network Quarterly Meeting DTSTART:20261006T140000Z DTEND:20261006T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001250-1791280800-1791286200@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/tampa-bay-sustainability-resiliency-network-qu arterly-meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Resilient Shorelines and Spaces Workgroup Meeting DTSTART:20261007T140000Z DTEND:20261007T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001177-1791367200-1791372600@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/resilient-shorelines-and-spaces-workgroup-meet ing-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Executive Budget Committee DTSTART:20261012T130000Z DTEND:20261012T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001207-1791795600-1791799200@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/executive-budget-committee-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Council Meeting DTSTART:20261012T140000Z DTEND:20261012T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001201-1791799200-1791806400@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/council-meeting-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Regional Resiliency Coalition Steering Committee DTSTART:20261012T160000Z DTEND:20261012T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001212-1791806400-1791813600@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/regional-resiliency-coalition-steering-committ ee-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway Corridor Advisory Committee Meeti ng DTSTART:20261016T140000Z DTEND:20261016T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001174-1792144800-1792150200@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/courtney-campbell-scenic-highway-corridor-advi sory-committee-meeting-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan - Joint Workgroup Meeting DTSTART:20261022T170000Z DTEND:20261022T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001251-1792674000-1792681200@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/tampa-bay-coastal-master-plan-joint-workgroup- meeting-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stormwater Management Public Education & Training Committee DTSTART:20261027T133000Z DTEND:20261027T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001185-1793093400-1793098800@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/stormwater-management-public-education-trainin g-committee-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Subcommittee Qua rterly Meeting DTSTART:20261118T143000Z DTEND:20261118T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001217-1794994200-1794997800@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/hazardous-materials-emergency-preparedness-hme p-subcommittee-quarterly-meeting-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Local Emergency Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting DTSTART:20261118T153000Z DTEND:20261118T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001218-1794997800-1795003200@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/tampa-bay-local-emergency-planning-committee-q uarterly-meeting-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stormwater/Infrastructure Work Group DTSTART:20261118T180000Z DTEND:20261118T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001189-1795006800-1795012200@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic,education DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/stormwater-infrastructure-work-group-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agency on Bay and Coastal Management DTSTART:20261210T140000Z DTEND:20261210T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001181-1796893200-1796904000@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/agency-on-bay-and-coastal-management-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Executive Budget Committee DTSTART:20261214T140000Z DTEND:20261214T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001208-1797238800-1797242400@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/executive-budget-committee-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Council Meeting DTSTART:20261214T150000Z DTEND:20261214T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003810Z UID:10001203-1797242400-1797249600@tbrpc.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Marking the midpoint between June 1 and November 30 and the hi storical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season\, September serves as a tim ely reminder for the Tampa Bay region to assess their level of preparednes s and make necessary updates to their emergency plans. Residents and busin esses are encouraged to finalize their disaster plans and take advantage o f preparedness resources this month.  Whether preparing on your own\, wit h your family or for your organization or business\, it is important to ta ke time now to solidify your disaster plan by following the road to hurric ane preparedness. Here are the top tips from the Florida Division of Emerg ency Management (FDEM) for staying hurricane ready this season and beyond. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30 each y ear\, with historical activity typically peaking in September. Over the la st 60 years\, the Atlantic Basin has recorded at least one named storm dur ing the month of September each year\, underscoring the importance of rema ining prepared even when the earlier months of hurricane season have been relatively quiet (www.floridadisaster.org). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dis aster Preparedness Sales Tax Exemption \n \n \n \n As of July 1\, 2025\, many disaster preparedness supplies\, including batteri es\, fire extinguishers and portable generators\, are permanently exempt f rom Florida sales tax. Floridians can take advantage of this year-round ex emption when building or restocking their disaster supply kits. Visit Flo ridaDisaster.org/TaxFree for a comprehensive list of eligible items. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ways to Prepare \n \n \n \n Flo ridians should know and follow the 5 Steps of Hurricane Preparedness. Hove r over each box for more information: \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Know Your Home\, Know Your Zone \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know your evacuation zon e and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm condit ions. Based on these factors\, determine whether you may be able to shelte r in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Iden tify where you would go ahead of time\, such as the home of family or frie nds or a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone\, visit the websi te below: \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Know \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Pl an \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t wait until a disaster threatens to make a plan. Develo p a disaster plan with everyone in your household\, including how you will communicate during an emergency and where you will meet if you become sep arated. Business owners should also have a business continuity plan and pr ocedures for communicating with employees before\, during and after a disa ster. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or busin ess\, visit the website below: \n \n \n FloridaMa keAPlan.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build a disaster supply kit with enough food\ , water\, medications and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household\, inclu ding children\, older adults\, individuals with disabilities and pets. Vis it the website below for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist. \ n \n \n FloridaDisaster.org/Kit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halfway Full is Halfway Th ere \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Sto rm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas s tations and charging locations. Maintaining at least half a tank or charge can help ensure you are ready to evacuate quickly if necessary. Visit the website below to learn more. \n \n \n FloridaDis aster.org/HalfwayFull \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evacuate Tens of Miles\, Not Hundreds (If Necessary) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are ordered to evacuate\, you may not need to travel hundreds of miles to reach safety. In many cases\, moving tens of miles inland\, t o higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local offi cials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida\, and visit your county's local emergency management site at the link below for infor mation about shelters. \n \n \n FloridaDisaster.o rg/counties \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n If you or someone in your household requires 24-hour care or relies on electricity for medical needs\, register with Florida’s Sp ecial Needs Registry. Registering in advance helps local emergency managem ent officials better understand and plan for community needs before\, duri ng and after a disaster. Preparedness looks different for every business\, organization\, and household\, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts\, packing essential supplies for your children\, checking your evacuation zone or i dentifying a safe place to go\, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TBRPC Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Phoenix \n It is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and ca pabilities of the Tampa Bay area small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery. For more information or to use Project Phoenix to exercise your emergency plans\, please visit the Phoenix websi te below or email Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n Phoenix website \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator \n This coordinator provides direct assistance in n avigating and accessing the numerous resources available from multiple age ncies that can aid in recovery and resilience activities and offers presen tations that discuss the economic impacts of a disaster on small businesse s as well as useful practices that organizations can implement to help pre pare for a disaster event. For more information\, contact Alison Prater at alison@tbrpc.org or visit the website below. \n \n \n \n Disaster preparedness & recovery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide \n For over 30 years\, the Tampa Bay Regional Planni ng Council has designed an All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide that provid es hurricane evacuation maps and preparedness information for hazards incl uding hurricanes\, floods\, tornadoes\, hazardous materials incidents\, an d pandemic disease.\n\nPrinted copies are available in participating count ies. For a list of pick-up locations\, or if you need assistance in locati ng your zone\, evacuation route\, or evacuation shelter\, please contact y our county’s Emergency Management office. \n \n \n \n Tampa Bay prepares \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hurricane Preparation Resources Around the Region \n For more resources throughout the region\, includin g storm tracking tools\, Evacuation Zones\, County resources\, and frequen tly asked questions\, please visit the TBRPC’s Hurricane Resource Hub be low. \n \n \n \n Hurricane Resource Hub \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coming Soon! \n \n \n \n The TBRPC is launch ing a quarterly emergency management newsletter that will provide informat ion and updates from the Tampa Bay region across all hazards. If you have a story or information you would like shared in the newsletter\, please co ntact Amy Bidwell at amy@tbrpc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? \n \n \n \n If you would like more information or are unable to find what you are looking for\, please contact Amy Bidwell\, Man ager of Resiliency and Emergency Management at amy@tbrpc.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003810Z LOCATION:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council\, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Pinellas Park\, FL\, 33782\, United States URL:https://tbrpc.org/event/council-meeting-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://tbrpc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR