About this episode

Christine Olson discusses the creation of T.I.F.F., an initiative aimed at improving emergency response for families in critical situations.

In this special Local Hero & Innovator Edition of Changes & Conversations , Christine Olson shares the personal tragedy that inspired the creation of T.I.F.F. – To Inform Families First , an initiative helping emergency responders connect with families faster during critical situations. Learn how one local story sparked a movement improving public safety across Florida and beyond. To sign up for T.I.F.F. and get your emergency contact added to your license go to FLHSMV - MyDMV Portal - Emergency Contact Information . Also, for more emergency related information please go to mymanatee.org/manateeready

People in this episode

Guests: Christine Olson, Matt Myers

Topics covered

• public safety
• emergency response
• community initiative
• local hero
• family support

Keywords

• T.I.F.F.
• emergency responders
• public safety
• Florida
• family support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: T.I.F.F., FLHSMV, MyDMV Portal, mymanatee.org

Places: Florida

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