Wildfire Information and Documents
View interactive map of the current fire locations
Incident Situation Report 1100 hrs May 14, 2008 (PDF)
Incident Situation Report 1600 hrs May 13, 2008 (PDF)
On May 12, 2008, the Governor issued Executive Order 08-83 (PDF) declaring a state of emergency due to wildfires
Smoke/ Air Quality:
Travel/ Roads:
To report arson:
- Call 1/ 800 342- 5869 or the local Division of Forestry Field Office
Help prevent wildfire in your community.
Know the Law Before You Strike That Match in Florida- Forest Fire Laws & Burning Regulations
Wildfire Mitigation Specialists present fire prevention programs for local schools, community groups, and events. Contact your Wildfire Mitigation Specialist.
External Affairs Information
The Florida Division of Emergency Management's Office of External Affairs exists to facilitate the use of divisionwide resources to support existing partnerships, as well as to educate and engage new partners in contributing to the overall mission of the Division and the State Emergency Response Team.
The Office of External Affairs works to build effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external partners to advance the mutual needs of the emergency management community and to enhance our ability to serve the residents of Florida.
Visit the External Affairs WebPage at: http://www.floridadisaster.org/externalaffairs/
Emergency Management Bills for the 2008 Legislative Session
Emergency Management Files
Emergency Management in the News
Emergency Management Press Releases
Staff Contact Information
John Cherry, External Affairs Director
John.Cherry@em.myflorida.com
Mike Stone, Lead Public Information Officer
Mike.Stone@em.myflorida.com
Pamela Keil, Deputy External Affairs Officer
Pamela.Keil@em.myflorida.com
Bair, Heusdens, Deputy Public Information Officer
Blair.Heusdens@em.myflorida.com
Lisa Nahoom, Administrative Assistant
Lisa.Nahoom@em.myflorida.com
Phone: 850-413-9969
Fax: 850-488-1016
