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Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates 4th Annual Emergency Management Day at the Florida Capitol
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Senator Corey Simon, Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly, and Major General John D. Haas to...
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes February 5-9, 2024 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week
TALLAHASSEE FL - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation recognizing February 5 - 9, 2024 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week. This week is observed each year by the National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) to increase awareness and...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Operation Lone Star
EAGLE PASS, TX - Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management announced that Florida teams have made contact with nearly 150,000 undocumented migrants and assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with approximately 2,700 arrests including felony charges for human smuggling, child...
The Florida Division of Emergency Management Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant as Freezing Temperatures Impact the State
TALLAHASSEE FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) urges residents to remain vigilant as freezing temperatures are forecast across the state. Freezing temperatures are more likely during severe weather season, which began in Florida on December 1, 2023 and will...
In First Act of Newly Established Florida Disaster Foundation, 50 Trailers to be Donated to Floridians Impacted by North Florida Tornadoes
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced the donation of up to 50 travel trailers through the Florida Disaster Foundation to residents of Northwest Florida who were impacted by severe weather and tornadoes earlier this week. The Florida...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on January Severe Weather
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on the state response efforts to the tornadoes that impacted Northwest Florida. The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie is visiting impacted areas while FDEM recovery staff...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on January Severe Weather
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates about the January severe weather event at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-03, which designates 49 counties as being under a state of emergency in order to maximize resources...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Led Historic Response and Recovery Endeavors in 2023
TALLAHASSEE FL - Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) highlighted the State of Florida’s groundbreaking emergency response actions taken in 2023 and the Division’s ongoing disaster recovery efforts supporting resiliency in impacted communities...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Gulf Low Severe Weather Event
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on state response efforts to the Gulf Low weather event that has impacted the Big Bend and Nature Coast over the weekend. In anticipation of the storm, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida State Guard and directed all...
Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Reinforces Commitment to Lead the Nation in Emergency Response, Recovery and Resiliency
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) highlighted Governor Ron DeSantis' commitment to disaster response, recovery and resiliency through the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget. The 2024-2025 proposed recommendations include record investments in...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Highlights the End of 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) highlighted the end of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season which saw a total of 20 named systems, including Hurricane Idalia which made landfall in Florida as a high-end Category 3 storm in late August. The...
ICYMI: SBA Announces Closure of Business Recovery Centers in Florida
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the permanent closure of the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties on Wednesday, Nov. 29, due to a steady decrease in center activity. Business Recovery Centers serve as a beacon of hope...
