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Executive Order 22-255 (Amending Executive Order 22-253, Emergency Management – Tropical Storm Nicole)
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-255 (Amending Executive Order 22-253, Emergency Management – Tropical Storm Nicole), expanding the state of emergency to 11 additional counties including Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Levy, Marion, Pinellas,...
Governor Ron DeSantis Gives Updates on Preparation Efforts Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update on state preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole and urged Floridians to listen to local emergency management officials for updates related to their counties. There are currently 16,000 linemen staged to respond to power outages following the...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Preparedness Efforts for Tropical Storm Nicole
~ State Emergency Operations Center activates to Level One in response to Tropical Storm Nicole ~ Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) activated the State Emergency Operations Center to Level One in response to Tropical Storm Nicole. This activation is in addition to the...
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close Temporarily for Severe Weather
Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close temporarily this week as a precaution for predicted severe weather. Yesterday, November 7, centers in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, Orlando and North Port closed at the end of the day. Today, November 8, all other centers and mobile units will close...
State of Florida Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts, Preparedness Efforts for Subtropical Storm Nicole
Under Governor DeSantis' leadership, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to support impacted Floridians in their road to recovery from Hurricane Ian, while also closely monitoring the development and track of Subtropical Storm Nicole. FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie remains in...
Governor Ron DeSantis Cautions Residents to Monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues State of Emergency for 34 Counties to Prepare for Potential Impacts from the Storm Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 22-253, declaring a State of Emergency for 34 counties in the potential path of Subtropical Storm Nicole. Governor DeSantis has...
Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare Ahead of Identified System 98L
Governor Ron DeSantis encourages Floridians to be prepared in the event of a storm as the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is monitoring the path of Invest 98L and potential impacts on Florida as Invest 98L develops. The Governor and FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie remain in constant...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness Ahead of Identified System 98L
At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is monitoring the trajectory of Invest 98L and its potential strengthening and impact on the State of Florida. FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie remains in constant communication with the National Hurricane...
State of Florida Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts 11/04
Under Governor DeSantis' leadership, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to support impacted Floridians in their road to recovery from Hurricane Ian. The Division encourages survivors to apply for FEMA assistance and continuously update their applications by visiting...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces Free Public Wi-Fi Access in Lee County
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), announced dozens of free public Wi-Fi locations throughout Lee County to support communities as they continue to recover from Hurricane Ian. Residents are able to access these free, public Wi-Fi sites by driving within the vicinity of the...
State of Florida Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts 11/02
Under Governor DeSantis' leadership, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to support impacted Floridians on their road to recovery from Hurricane Ian. Under First Lady Casey DeSantis, the Florida Disaster Fund has raised more than $50 million since activation to provide...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Reminds Residents November 1 is Last Day to Apply for Operation Blue Roof
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management reminds residents impacted by Hurricane Ian that today, November 1, is the last day to apply for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof program. Operation Blue Roof is available to impacted residents in Charlotte, Collier,...
