The Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee Meeting is being hosted by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, to identify and resolve challenges related to special needs shelters that are not currently addressed ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

    64-3.010: Definitions

    64-3.020: Eligibility Criteria for Special Needs Shelters

    64-3.030: Guidelines for Special Needs Shelter Staffing Levels

    64-3.040: Definition of Special Needs Shelter Supplies and Equipment

    64-3.050: Special Needs Shelter Registration

    64-3.060: Addressing the Needs of Families

    64-3.070: Pre-event Planning Activities

    64-3.080: Service Reimbursement

    The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

    DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    PLACE: 4025 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee Meeting is being hosted by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, to identify and resolve challenges related to special needs shelters that are not currently addressed in the state comprehensive plan, relating to Rules 64-3.010, .020, .030, .040, .050, .060, .070, .080, F.A.C. The meeting shall also serve as a forum to develop policies and procedures which support sheltering best practices throughout the state. The continuation of the committee work assures the best quality service to clients with special medical needs and Florida’s vulnerable population.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bonnie Gaughan-Bailey, (850)245-4040, by email: bonnie_gaughan-bailey@doh.state.fl.us.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Bonnie Gaughan-Bailey, (850)245-4040, by email: bonnie_gaughan-bailey@doh.state.fl.us. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).