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Emergency Management

Contact

Amy Bidwell

Manager of Resiliency and Emergency Management

amy@tbrpc.org

(727) 570-5151 ext. 34

Activities

Tampa Bay Regional Emergency Management Program

Since 1978, TBRPC has facilitated a regional “whole community” and “ALL Hazards” approach to emergency management . TBRPC provides technical data and services, conducts research, and provides forums for regional coordination and cooperation that enhance local emergency management staff capacity within the pillars of emergency management – preparedness, mitigation, recovery and resilience. 

Recent Projects

All Recent Projects

Data Centers
Data Center Resource Hub
The Historic Railroad Track Jetty at Longboat Pass, Coquina Beach, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Roadmap to Adaptation
Focus Areas Hernando VA
2025 Hernando County Vulnerability Assessment
Focus Areas Citrus VA
2025 Citrus County Vulnerability Assessment
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Resilient Shorelines Resource Hub
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Hurricane Resource Hub
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Local Mitigation Strategy Updates
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Annual Disaster Planning Guides for Participating Counties
Phoenix 2.0 Hurricane Ian
Project Phoenix 2.0: The Recovery
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Regional Evacuation Study for Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Catastrophic Plan Page 01
Tampa Bay Catastrophic Plan
Latest News
Palmtree Wind
September is Florida Prepares Month
A Glorious Orange Sunrise At Fort DeSoto Park Pinellas Tampa Bay Florida USA September 2024
Three EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental Grants Awarded in Tampa Bay Region
NOAA Class
TBRPC Hosts NOAA Inundation Mapping Class
Summit 27 Website Cover
2027 Regional Resiliency Summit
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TBRPC Launches New Data Center Hub to Support Local Governments
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TBRPC Is Now Accepting Statements of Qualifications for Environmental and Brownfields Consulting Services
Data Centers
Data Center Resource Hub
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TBRPC Clean Air Team Requests Resiliency Project Updates
Anna Maria's Fishing Piers, Florida
The Regional Resiliency Summit Presentations and Photos Are Now Available!
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32nd Future of the Region Awards
The Historic Railroad Track Jetty at Longboat Pass, Coquina Beach, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Announces 2026 Regional Resiliency Summit
Storm water retention ponds are basins that catch runoff from higher elevation areas. They are often created near developments and have been gaining in popularity to the point they are now required in many instances with new development of buildings, parking lots and roads.
TBRPC Is Now Accepting Applications for FY27 Stormwater Education Funding
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Small Businesses Are Invited to Hurricane Preparedness Workshops
Coot Bay Pond in Everglades National Park. Florida. USA
TBRPC Clean Air Team is Seeking Public Input for the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
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TBRPC Partners With USF for the Tampa Bay Resilience Design Challenge 2026
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Sun Coast APA Presented the Award for the Best Plan, Report, or Study to TBRPC
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TBRPC Hosts Resiliency Practitioners for Flood Adaptation Workshop
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The Call for Entries for the Future of the Region Awards Is Now Open!
Sunshine Skyway Bridge / The Sunshine Skyway Bridge Near Tamps, Florida
Council Newsletter – December 2025
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The 2025 Annual Report for the TBRPC Is Now Available!

Non-Discrimination Statement and Civil Rights Information

The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) is committed to ensuring full compliance with all applicable federal civil rights laws. TBRPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other protected characteristic in its programs, services, decisions, or operations.

TBRPC is responsible for compliance with non-discrimination requirements as outlined in:

Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 40, Parts 5 and 7 Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency

TBRPC strictly prohibits intimidation or retaliation against individuals or groups who exercise their rights under applicable laws and regulations, including those who participate in or oppose actions protected by such laws. Allegations of intimidation or retaliation will be addressed promptly and thoroughly.

How to File a Complaint

If you believe you have experienced discrimination or bias based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status, you may submit a complaint to TBRPC’s Civil Rights Coordinator.

Maria Robles, maria@tbrpc.org

TBRPC is dedicated to maintaining a respectful and legally compliant environment for all participants.

TBRPC's Website Accessibility Statement

The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website and actively works to improve accessibility.

If you encounter any inaccessible material while using the website or need assistance regarding the accessibility of our website content, please contact Maria Robles, maria@tbrpc.org, (727) 570-5151 ext. 11.