Governor's Disaster Planning and Response Review Committee.

Final report

Following Hurricane Andrew, Florida Governor Lawton Chiles appointed a Disaster Planning and Response Review Committee to improve the state's preparedness for and ability to recover from future disasters. This report presents the findings and recommendations of that group. It provides information on the impacts of the hurricane and discusses the need for improved readiness and a clearer understanding of relationships among all levels of government. It also recommends specific actions for improving communications and public education regarding disasters, evacuation planning and evacuation transportation systems, marinas and bridges, shelter planning and operations, post-disaster communications and public information, response and recovery, damage assessment, medical care and relief, and coordination of volunteers and donations. Finally, it recommends that the Florida legislature create an emergency managment preparedness and disaster assistance fund