Emergencies

 Inclement weather may pose a risk of service interruption or office closure. It is important to remember a few contact points for those situations. First and foremost is the rule. However, there are many good sources of information.


The Rule:

Rule 60Q 60Q-6.130. EMERGENCY OFFICE CLOSURE
(1) The Office of Judges of Compensation Claims is subject to closure pursuant to Gubernatorial instructions or declarations pursuant to Article IV, section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution and the Florida Emergency Management Act.
(2) Whenever the Circuit Courts in the particular county in which an OJCC office is located close, due to a weather or other disaster emergency, the district office of the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in that county shall likewise close for the duration of the emergency closure ordered by that Circuit Court.
(3) Any unscheduled closure of an OJCC office will be published on the OJCC website, and through such other means deemed necessary by the Deputy Chief Judge.
Important mediation distinction: mediators are largely remote. Your assigned mediator may be next door or hundreds of miles away. Closure of the district office in your town does not mean that mediation is canceled. That your local OJCC district office is open does not mean your assigned mediator has power, internet, and phone service. Thus, office closure is important, but remain in contact with your assigned mediator regarding any weather emergency. Communication is critical. 

Where to look for primary information:

Websites:
The OJCC website is a primary information source. (www.fljcc.org)
The Florida Supreme Court website (https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/Weather-Related-Emergency-Orders)
The National Hurricane Center (https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/)

Nonetheless, all websites may be subject to service interruptions.

Social media:

Social media is more likely to remain functional throughout due to server redundancy. The OJCC strives to post here on the Announcement Blog (https://fljccannouncements.blogspot.com/) and on the following social media outlets
Facebook https://facebook.com/fljcc @FLJCC

Instagram https://instagram.com/fljcc_ @FLJCC_

Twitter (aka "X") https://x.com/FLJCC @FLJCC

LinkedIn FLJCC https://www.linkedin.com/in/florida-office-of-judges-of-compensation-claims-4b7953124/

Don't like socieal media? You can check posts without joining the platform. See our YouTube video about access without an account (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtU7z3n3nCs&list=PLN_98Yq-m6iDsqvCDXfPQJWbR7aXZgMsD)
Print this post and keep a copy in your emergency tool kit for evacuation or storm recovery. In an emergency, email judgelangham@yahoo.com.

Originally posted 08.04.24 03:00

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