The Department intends to amend Rules 65C-14.003, .010, to require licensed child-caring agencies to have written disaster preparedness and evacuation plans in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65C-14.003Application and Licensing

65C-14.010Safety, Sanitation and Food Service Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend Rules 65C-14.003, .010, F.A.C. to require licensed child-caring agencies to have written disaster preparedness and evacuation plans in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Disaster Preparedness.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 409.175(5)(a), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.175(5)(a)2., 409.175(6), FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [e-mail] or [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.