ECFRPC

Serving Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, & Volusia Counties. A forum where members and leaders can discuss complex regional issues.

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

At the core of our work at Florida's regional planning councils is collaboration. Just as no person is an island, no municipality should face its challenges alone. To learn more about the collaborative efforts that drive the ECFRPC, watch this video. https://t.co/G1Nn6B3QI7

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There's still time to register for tomorrow's webinar. If you're interested in economic development, this webinar is not to be missed!

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

Join us on June 11 as we dive into industry clusters, uncover how they contribute to community prosperity, and look ahead to the future of economic clusters. Tune in to gain valuable insights in helping craft successful business cluster strategies. https://t.co/gdHnjHZjBn

[NWS Tsunami Alerts @NWS_NTWC]

From the National Tsunami Warning Center:
✅ NO tsunami, NO danger from a recent earthquake.

Duty Scientists analyzed the event
at 1400 EDT Jun 08:
M6.4 in the Cuba region.

A Tsunami Information Statement for this event is posted at https://t.co/npoUHxWBas

[NWS Miami @NWSMiami]

6/8 @ 2:15pm: We've received several recent reports of shaking across Southwestern Florida within the past 30 minutes.

An earthquake has occurred just west of Cuba in the southern Gulf.

@USGS_Quakes has since revised the magnitude down to a 6.1 at a depth of 10km.

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

Join us on June 11 as we dive into industry clusters, uncover how they contribute to community prosperity, and look ahead to the future of economic clusters. Tune in to gain valuable insights in helping craft successful business cluster strategies. https://t.co/gdHnjHZjBn

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

The ECFRPC offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

[City of Cape Canaveral - Government @CapeCanaveralFL]

🌀 Be sure to stop by the City of Cape Canaveral Community Center today from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm to check out the City's Hurricane Expo! First responders, emergency preparedness organizations, and the National Weather Service will be present to help answer your storm questions!

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

In 2025, two of our staff members participated in this hunt and caught one juvenile python. They'll be back at the hunt again this year. We'll share an update on their success at our August meetings.

[South Florida Water Management District @SFWMD]

🐍 New Florida Python Challenge drops this summer!

Are you in your Everglades era? Interested in removing invasive species? The 2026 Florida Python Challenge might just be the quintessential event you need to be a part of this summer.

Today, @SFWMD Governing Board Member “Alligator Ron” Bergeron along with Executive Director Drew Bartlett joined @MyFWC and @EvergladesNPS to announce the dates of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge!

The annual competition and conservation effort will take place July 10-19 and will allow both professional and novice participants to join in the effort to remove as many pythons as possible from across the Everglades ecosystem.

Good luck to all of the competitors! 🐍 🐍 🐍

Read more 👉 https://t.co/owAEGGvKKS
Register here 👉 https://t.co/vfGgvMVuSI

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

Don't miss tomorrow's kickoff of our 2026 webinar series! Tomorrow's session will dive into our recent CDBG-MIT projects, using them as a springboard for wider conversations on resilience modeling and community focused mitigation. https://t.co/rw3hmG9Bfe

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

Did you miss the R2C Leadership Summit in February? Want to learn more about the Regional integrated Climate Action Plan or the recent SolSmart designation we received? Learn more about these stories and other resilient news in the latest R2C newsletter https://t.co/WfXCMKgstn

[South Florida Water Management District @SFWMD]

💦 April is Water Conservation Month and if all of us save a few drops, we can make a big splash!

💧 Around 3 billion gallons of water are used every day in Central and Southern Florida.

✅👀 Protecting our water resources is a responsibility we all share. Check out these water-saving tips worth soaking up.

🔗 Visit https://t.co/7AaXCbWJDz to learn more.

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

Just as neighbors help neighbors before and after a storm, at the RPCs we're here to help our communities. RPCs provide training for first responders, regional storm preparedness planning for communities of all sizes, and serve as a vital partner in post-storm recovery.

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Only hours remain to help DeLand earn ‘Best Downtown’ prize https://t.co/CqHuIQMkU9

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DYK that the ECFRPC provides its partner counties with an ROI of 13:1? This equates to over $65 million in additional funding for the region. We're attracting millions of dollars in public investment, which helps local businesses save money while gaining more resources.

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Happy Manatee Appreciation Day! This photo, titled "Manatee Surprise," was one of last year's winning entries in our photo contest. The image, by Pat Kuehn of @countyofvolusia, shows one of these sea cows. Share your photos with us for our 2026 Photo Contest starting in May!

[National Weather Service @NWS]

The National Hurricane Center is rolling out 2 new products for 2026: an updated track cone showing inland watches/warnings, and new storm surge alerts for Hawaii. Learn more about these improvements: https://t.co/aUpoQONlTj

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

Efficiency is at the heart of everything we do at the ECFRPC. Regional planning makes sure every dollar stretches further. By combining our resources, expertise, and data, we help smaller communities tackle big projects that might otherwise be out of reach.

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"We make sure people are prepared and aware of the hazards that their communities face today and moving forward." — Jill Hemmerlain

Learn more about how the ECFRPC is working to realize a safe, sustainable, and inviting future for East Central Florida. https://t.co/a0USjeQpMe

[ECFRPC @ECFRPC]

Happy 3D Day! DYK East Central Florida has the highest concentration of 3D film screenings anywhere in the world? From robots to zoo animals and inspiring museum films, there’s an incredible 3D experience waiting for every1 in ECF. What's ur favorite local 3D attraction or film?

[City of Oviedo @OviedoCityGov]

Flood damage to your home can be reduced with simple, low-cost actions. Small upgrades can make a big difference. Learn how to protect your property: contact your local Floodplain Administrator [email protected] & visit https://t.co/ROl78aSkB1
#FloodAwarenessWeek