Replies From Florida State

State Replies 2005


To: chrissaidthanks2002@yahoo.com
From: John.Fleming@dca.state.fl.us
 Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 11:21:17 -0500
Subject: Your March 17 Letter to Craig Fugage

Chris, your March 17 letter to Craig Fugate, Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Managment, was forwarded to me.

We understand your frustration in maintaining current and accurate information, we face the same difficulty almost daily. We do try to maintain accurate records of Florida Emergency Management agencies and support agencies that can be accessed on the web. If you will go to

http://www.floridadisaster.org/County_EM/county_list.htm#

you can obtain some of the information you are seeking. (This information was given to you by our Mr. Joyner in a reply to your email to him of July 30, 2003, by our Mr. Mike Stone in his email to you of April 8, 2003 and our Mr.Tom Weaver in his email to you of May 28, 2003, ).

Another resource you may find useful is www.myflorida.com, they try to keep those listings current also. From looking at your website, I am having difficulty understanding your intention. It appears that you would like to implement some sort of Auxiliary Communications System in Florida but the details, how it would work, who would be involved , etc., are not clear to me. It also appears that you may be attempting to reinvent the wheel, the information mentioned as being on your website is available in any number of places on the web and through numerous organizations both in Florida and nationwide, including the two URL's listed above.

If you have a completed disk of the Florida listings, I would be interested in seeing it. There are proven needs for additional communications resources, pathways and assets, especially after the 2004 Hurricane Season, but your web site does not indicate to me that your disk or system can provide that information.

You also need to be aware that your web site has numerous broken links and some of the email addresses in it for you are not valid. ( "SMTP Protocol Returned a Permanent Error 550 : Recipient address rejected: User unknown in virtual alias table").

If we can provide additional information or assistance in your project, please feel free to call or email.

John T., Fleming 
Communications and Warning Officer 
Florida Division of Emergency Management 
850-413-9888 
John.Fleming@dca.state.fl.us


Replies From Florida State

State Replies 2004


From: "Russell, Anthony LT"
ARussell@D7.USCG.Mil
 To: "'Chris W'
chrissaidthanks2002@yahoo.com
CC: "Andres, Michael CDR"
MAndres@AirStaMiami.USCG.Mil
Subject: RE: Link to your website?
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:56:31 -0400

Mr. Walters,

You are welcome to link our public affairs site, link to your page.

Very Respectfully,
LT Tony Russell


Subject: Re: coastal Link to your homepage
From: "Trent Faust"
tfaust@usgs.gov
 To: "Chris Walters"
chrissaidthanks2002@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 12:53:51 -0400

Hi Chris -

You are more than welcome to link to our site.

Regards,Trent Faust
Web Developer
email: tfaust@usgs.gov
phone: (727) 803-8747 x3043
fax: (727) 803-2032


From: "Caren Madsen"
Caren.Madsen@noaa.gov
 To: "Chris W" chrissaidthanks2002@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 16:40:32 -0400
Subject: Re: Ok to link to your homepage?

not at all. thanks for checking!



Date: 31. August 2004
From James Hamilton, EOO FLARMARS,
 AAM4EFL FL
To Mr. Chris Walters
chrissaidthanks2002@yahoo.com
SUBJECT: QUESTION ON FLORIDA MARS

Dear Chris,

On August 30th you sent Mr. Bert Fow an email relating that you were researching an auxiliary communications device which might be of use to members of Florida MARS. You also provided a web- site reference, (http://www.geocities.com/certvolunteer) which is a very complete reference source for contacting the many government, public, and utility agencies throughout the state. I must say the referenced web-site is much appreciated.

Mr. Fow ask me to follow up on this subject with you. I told him that I was not certain exactly what you were referring to when you said that you were "researching an auxiliary communications device". He ask me to contact you and ask for more information.

So, my question is this: By your comment were you referring to the information contained in the web-site you listed, or, are you talking about some other means or venue of "auxiliary communications device"? We (Bert and I) were not certain to exactly what you were referring. As the Florida Army MARS Emergency Operations Officer, I have much interest in making sure our members have information tools available to assist them in providing coordination and emergency communications.

I thank you for your interests in Army MARS and willingness to assist. And, I look forward to hearing from you about your research.

Sincerely yours,
Jim Hamilton, AAM4EFL
Email: hammer@digital.net

Federal Replies 2004


From: "The Office of Congressman John Shadegg
az04ima.pub@mail.house.gov
 To: chrissaidthanks2002@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: HS Research Project
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:20:45 -0500

Thank you for contacting my office.

I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns with me. Every e-mail is taken into consideration.

If you are requesting assistance with a government agency, information about Washington tours, instructions on purchasing a U.S. flag, or any other matter that requires personal attention, please contact my office in Phoenix at (602) 263-5300 to speak to a member of my staff.Again, thank you for expressing your concerns.

John Shadegg Congressman
Arizona, 3rd District
U.S. House of Representatives


US Senator Bob Graham
 524 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
202) 224-3041
Fax (202) 224-2237


From:bob_graham@graham.senate.gov
 To: chrissaidthanks2003@yahoo.com
Subject:www_email
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:44:30 +0100

August 11, 2003

Mr. Chris Walters
480 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1026

Dear Chris:

Thank you for contacting my office with your ideas and opinions.

I am pleased to find so many Floridians concerned about our laws, our state, and our country. As your Senator, I am always mindful of the fact that I am here in Washington, D.C. to represent the people of Florida. Therefore, it is vital that I understand the viewpoint of Floridians like you.

The Senate will be considering legislation of great importance to Florida and the nation over the coming weeks and months. Your input on this issue is a valuable resource as I represent our state and will be registered and referred to my staff. I encourage you to continue to monitor legislative developments of interest to you by visiting my website's weekly update on Senate business at Weekly Update. Please be assured that I will have your views in mind as I work with my colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives toward the passage of legislation that reflects our shared priorities.

Again, I appreciate having the benefit of your thoughts. If you would like further information on a specific legislative issue, please contact my office in Washington, D.C. at 202-224-3041, or my office in Tallahassee toll-free at 866-418-9569.


Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 02:43:44 GMT
From: SR-MFL Webmaster
SR-MFL.Webmaster@noaa.gov
 Subject: Re: Ok to link to your homepage?
To: certvolunteer@lycos.com

Hi,

It is OK to link to our site, as long as you are not selling anything, and using us for that end.

Our page is at: http://miamiweather.info Miami-South Florida Weather Forecast Office

Wayne Colin
Miami Weather Webmaster http://miamiweather.info


From: Warren-1, Kandy
Kandy.T.Warren@nasa.gov
 To:certvolunteer@yahoo.com
certvolunteer@yahoo.com
Subject: Response to your inquiry
Date:Wed, 23 Apr 2003 15:18:10 -0400
No problem with putting the KSC link on your website. By the way, GREAT WEBSITE!

Kandy Warren
KSC Public Inquiries
Contact Center Manager
321-867-7711
321-867-1161 fax
Kandy.T.warren@nasa.gov

Replies From Florida State

Federal Replies 2001


Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 21:16:34 -0500
From: senator@billnelson.senate.gov
 Subject: Re:Florida Emergency Management On Web
To: nemd@eudoramail.com

Thank you for your e-mail. Your views and concerns are very important. Everyday I receive about 1,500 e-mails on various topics. Unfortunately, I can't answer all of them.

So if you need more immediate assistance with a problem concerning an agency of the federal government, please call my Orlando office at: (888) 671-4091, or send correspondence to:

Office of Senator Bill Nelson
Landmark Center Two, Suite 410
225 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
fax: (407) 872-7165

If you would like more information or a specific response, please visit my website at http://billnelson.senate.gov and click on the "E-mail Bill" link.

Best regards, Bill Nelson


Date:Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:40:24 -0500
From: bob_graham@graham.senate.gov
 Subject: Thank you for contacting
my office by e-mail
To:nemd@eudoramail.com

Dear Friend:

Thank you for contacting my office and for taking the time to share your views with me. Your ideas and suggestions are a valuable resource as I represent Floridians in the United States Senate. If you would like more information on a specific topic or would like to receive a response to your inquiry, please visit my website at http://graham.senate.gov/email.html


From: Florida Governor
jeb.bush@myflorida.com
 To: Chris Walters
nemd@yahoo.com
Subject:Automatic response to your email
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 16:38:03 -0400

Thank you for your e-mail. This is an automatic response, which serves as an immediate means to acknowledge my receipt of your message.

I am currently experiencing a large volume of e-mails, and your questions will be answered as soon as possible.

I appreciate hearing from concerned citizens like you. Please feel free to continue to keep me informed on issues that are important to you. Thank


Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 09:24:06 -0400
From: Florida Disaster
Florida.Disaster@dca.state.fl.us
 Subject: New Florida Emergency Services Website
To: nemd@eudoramail.com

Thank you for the information. Mary Lou Heath, Administrative Assistant, Division of Emergency Management


Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 08:31:13 -0500
To: Chris Thanks
chrissaidthanks2002@yahoo.com
 From: Jiann-Gwo Jiing
jiing@nhc.noaa.gov
Subject: Re: Question

Chris:

That's fine. Thank you.Jiing


Replies From Florida State

Earlier Florida Replies


Office of The Governor
The Capitol
 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
June 20th, 1995

Mr. Chris Walters
480 West Tennessee Stree
Tallahassee, Florida 32303

Dear Chris:

Thank you for your recent letter and computerized reference book. Your work is much appreciated in light of Florida's history of severe weather incidents and continued vulnerability to future events.

I am forwarding the information you sent to Mr. Joe Myers, Director of the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Community Affairs, for his review, Mr. Myers is a nationally recognized leader in his field and has worked diligently to enhance our emergency management efforts. I appreciate your work and dedication to the citizens of our state, and good luck to you in your ongoing work in this field.

With kind regards, I am
Sincerely
LAWTON CHILES
LC/mmp

State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and
Motor Vehicles
Tallahassee, Florida 32300-0500

Fred O Dickinson III
Executive Director

February 13, 1997

Mr. Chris Walters
40 West Veterans Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85713

Dear Mr. Walters:

Colonel Ronald H Griming, Director, Florida Highway Patrol has asked me to thank you for your email of February 11, 1997, and respond in his behalf concerning your research on regional hurricane evacuation routes.

Please send the information to the Florida Highway Patrol, attention; Major Ken Howes, 2900 Apalachee Parkway Room A425, Tallahassee Florida 32399-0553

Thank you again for your generous offer. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Major Ken Howes
Chief Public Information Officer
Florida Highway Patrol

KH:BHM

cc: Mr. Joe Myers, Director,
Division of Emergency


Florida Department of Community Affairs
State of Florida
Department of Community Affairs
 2740 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Bob Martinez
Governor

Secretary
Thomas G. Pelham

April 9, 1990

Dear Mr. Walters:

The Citizens Assistance program in the Office of the Governor of Florida has sent me a copy of the information sheet that you prepared on adopting the new homeless shelter technology. As the Director of Florida's Division of Housing and Community Development, I know that the homeless problems is our state are growing.

My division works with local community action agenices through the Community Services Emergency Homeless Grant Program. I will be glad to send a copy of your information sheet to this network. I will also forward a copy to the Department of Health and Human Services program office responsible for the remainder of Florida's homeless shelter network.

There are some excellent ideas included in your work. I Commend you on making these efforts on behalf of the male homeless population.

SINCERELY,
Lewis O. Burnside, JR.
Director, Division Of Housing And
Community Development


United Way of Florida

March 5, 1992
United Way of Florida
307 E 7TH Ave, Suite 204
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(904-681-9292)
(Fax 904-681-9137)

Mr. Chris Walters
C/O

Dear Mr. Walters:

Thank you for providing my office with the Chaps software programs for homeless shelters.

It certainly looks as though it will be of interest to United Ways around the State. My next newsletter, which will be circulated to those United Ways sometime in the next month or so, will include information on software.

Thanks again for providing the information.

Sincerely Theodore G. Granger, President
TGG/BF
CC. Bill Hanson