The Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) was created in 1956 to help professional Emergency Managers work to protect the people of Florida. FEPA is a private non-profit corporation registered with the Florida Department of State designated as a 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service. With more than 600 members from local, regional, state, federal, and tribal organizations, FEPA is Florida's Premier Association of Emergency Managers.
The Purpose of FEPA
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To promote a professional emergency management organization comprised of all disciplines of emergency management.
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To promote professional expertise and diversity through training and education and sharing best practices.
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To promote and enhance the effective management and operation of professional emergency management offices and services throughout the state of Florida.
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To study, research, collect, compile, and disseminate information about effective emergency management and related functions to federal, state and local governments, and other entities throughout the State of Florida.