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Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces Key Leadership Appointments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Jared W. Perdue, P.E., announced key appointments to the Division’s leadership team, including Chief of Staff and Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration, State Emergency Response Team (SERT) Chief and Acting Bureau Chief of Response...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Urges Residents to Stay Prepared and Alert During Florida Preparedness Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month, encouraging Floridians to take steps now to protect themselves, their families and their homes from disasters that may impact the state...
ICYMI: Governor DeSantis Announces First Rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education at Florida International University
MIAMI, Fla.—Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first official rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education (CORE) at Florida International University (FIU). CORE, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, will strengthen and modernize the emergency management industry...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Calls on Floridians to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Season with 2026 Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is calling on all Floridians to prepare ahead of hurricane season as the state recognizes the first week of May as Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Partners with StormZone to Educate Students on Disaster Safety
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—On April 23, 2026, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) hosted StormZone with The Florida State University Schools (FSUS) at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), providing students with a hands-on opportunity to learn about all aspects of emergency management, from disaster preparedness to response and recovery...
ICYMI: Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Highlight Current Wildfire Conditions and Urge Residents to Be Wildfire Ready
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, during Florida Wildfire Awareness Week, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service are urging Floridians to take steps now to be prepared for what is forecasted to be an extremely active peak wildfire season. Florida’s peak wildfire season usually encompasses April, May, and June, and the National Interagency Fire Center has predicted...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates 6th Annual Emergency Management Day at the Capitol
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Yesterday, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) marked its 6th Annual Emergency Management Day at the Capitol, bringing together emergency management professionals and state leaders from across Florida to highlight the past year’s accomplishments in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. FDEM Executive Director Kevin Guthrie was joined by...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates the Grand Opening of Florida’s New State Emergency Operations Center
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) unveiled Florida’s new State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). This high-tech, state-of-the-art facility will significantly enhance disaster response and recovery efforts across the state. Designed with resilient infrastructure and expanded operational space, the new SEOC will...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Advises Cold Weather Preparedness Ahead of Incoming Cold Front
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Ahead of an approaching cold front sweeping through the state, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) urges residents and visitors to practice cold weather preparedness and safety. This strong cold front is set to bring the coldest conditions of the winter season across the state this weekend and into early next week...
