MAR 5 & 6 2025

Miami Beach Convention Center

Richard Fimbel: Speaking at the Disasters Expo Miami

Richard Fimbel

Director of Emergency Management  -  South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)

Building a Ready and Resilient Disaster Response and Recovery Team

Richard Fimbel will discuss the importance of building and developing a resilient response and recovery team within an organization and outline some proven steps to help your team and their family prepare for various types of emergencies and disasters. Organizations that proactively partner with and provide guidance to their team members on developing a home and family emergency plan are able to respond and recover.

About Richard Fimbel

Richard Fimbel has over 25 years of experience in emergency management, critical infrastructure security, continuity of operations, transportation asset operations, management, and incident planning. Mr. Fimbel currently serves as the Director of Emergency Management for the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), where he oversees and leads Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations programs, serving over 9 million residents throughout 16 counties in South Florida.
Prior to working for the SFWMD, Mr. Fimbel worked in the private sector for two roadway management organizations, where he worked closely with multiple State DOTs to review and enhance regional and state evacuation plans and routes. During this time, Richard developed and led the first Emergency Management Department for this roadway management company.