The Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center was created by the Florida Legislature in 2007. Housed within the Department of Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate & Business Law in the FSU College of Business, the Center supports the state's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic storms. Specifically, the Center: • Coordinates and disseminates research efforts that are expected to have an immediate impact on policy and practices related to catastrophic storm preparedness. • Coordinates and disseminates information related to catastrophic storm risk management, including but not limited to research and information that benefits businesses, consumers and public policy makers. • Facilitates Florida's preparedness and responsiveness to catastrophic storms and collaborates with other public and private institutions. • Creates and promotes studies that enhance the educational options available to • risk management and insurance students. • Publishes and disseminates findings primarily related to risk management. • Organizes and sponsors conferences, symposia and workshops to educate consumers and policymakers.
DCU Number: 20.1480
