When Hurricane Maria became a threat to Puerto Rico, Bridget’s deployment was extended and she became the Deputy Air Operations Director for the largest Air Operations section in U.S. history – ten months after graduation. She coordinated Federal, State, and local resources for six weeks after Maria, including over 120 aircraft.
Tag: Hurricane Irma
The 2017 Hurricane Season in Perspective
The 2017 hurricane season is certainly one for the record books. The records will be examined for additional clues about what might happen in the future.
Learn More about the International Association of Emergency Managers Student Chapter at FSU!
Students got a first-hand look at disaster response in a real-world event. This was not only a great experience for us, but it also allowed professionals to meet students from FSU, and see that FSU students were able to get the job done in a high-stress environment.
FSU Students in the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program Lend a Hand During Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
The small drones, or unmanned aerial systems team, had only just returned from Texas where they were mapping Houston after Hurricane Harvey.
Hurricane Irma Shows Need for Better Aging Services
Florida does not now have the foundation required to meet its current or future need for care provided through in-home, nursing home and assisted living programs.
Wicked Problems, Wicked Solutions 