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1 “IEM CHAT” and the 2009 Statewide Hurricane Exercise Ben Nelson, State Meteorologist Florida Division of Emergency Management October 15, 2008 Ben Nelson, State Meteorologist Florida Division of Emergency Management October 15, 2008

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4 Advantages of IEM Chat Free software for emergency managers to monitor National Weather Service products. Direct internet link to your Weather Forecast Office and participating television meteorologists for instant and effective communication. Insight into severe weather decision making regarding National Weather Service advisories. Instant messaging provides a quick means for storm reports to be relayed to the National Weather Service from emergency managers and the media. Several Weather Forecast Offices have created chat rooms for emergency managers only (no media access). Ability to monitor surrounding Weather Forecast Office communication with media and emergency managers.

5 1926 Great Miami Hurricane

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11 Landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane in Miami September 18 th, 1926 with maximum sustained winds of 131-155 mph. Minimum Central Pressure: 935 millibars. Storm Surge of 8-15 Ft in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties Most deaths in Miami occurred shortly after the passage of the hurricane’s eye as people thought that the hurricane had passed during the half-hour lull. Muck dike protecting Moore Haven was destroyed by storm surge on Lake Okeechobee which was a prelude to the 1928 hurricane. Second landfall along the gulf coast near Mobile, AL on September 21 st after stalling along the Florida panhandle coast for nearly 24 hours. Pensacola experiences Category 3 hurricane conditions and a storm tide of nearly 10 feet. The University of Miami opened for classes days after the Hurricane struck the area, and their mascot was subsequently named the Hurricane in remembrance of the disaster.

12 Are we Prepared to Respond and Recover?

13 1926 Great Miami Hurricane $140-157 Billion Today Wendler Collection Miami Beach 1926 Joel Gratz © 2006 Miami Beach 2006

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15 Ben Nelson, Florida Division of Emergency Management Ben.Nelson@em.myflorida.com Ben Nelson, Florida Division of Emergency Management Ben.Nelson@em.myflorida.com

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