Hurricane Preparedness - November 2005 Florida Matters


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Hosts: Carson Cooper and Susan Giles Wantuck
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Florida Matters, November, 2005: "Hurricane Preparedness"

Tampa Bay Prepares for the Big Storm

Despite two very active hurricane seasons, the Tampa Bay area has yet to suffer from a direct hit. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) directors Chuck Johnston, Ed McCrane, and Gary Vickers discuss how prepared the region will be when the big storm strikes our area.

Guests Will Include:

Chuck Johnston - Former Sarasota County Interim EOC Director.
Ed McCrane - Sarasota EOC Director, previously with the Florida State Office of Emergency Management.
Gary Vickers - Pinellas County Emergency Operations Director.

Join WUSF's Carson Cooper Friday, November 4th, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, November 5th, at noon for the next edition of Florida Matters on WUSF 89.7,
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Online Resources: Hurricane Information

General Information

County-By-County Emergency Management Operations Centers

Citrus	Hillsborough	Pasco	Polk
DeSoto	Manatee	Pinellas	Sarasota
Hernando

Emergency Contact Info

NOAA Main Information Page


About Florida Matters

"Florida Matters" is WUSF 89.7's newest forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.

"Florida Matters" addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2005. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.

Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2005.

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Carson Cooper

Susan Giles Wantuck

Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.

Susan Giles Wantuck has hosted "All Things Considered" since 1997. She also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Susan is a second generation journalist; her father, Martin Giles, is a veteran broadcaster in Tampa Bay .


Florida Matters WUSF Host Robin Sussingham

Robin Sussingham

Robin Sussingham has collaborated with WUSF as a contributing correspondent since June 2005. She frequently reports on stories of interest in Polk County . Robin formerly hosted “Talk of the City” and “All Things Considered” for NPR member station KCPW in Salt Lake City , Utah.