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Updates on Recovery Efforts in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Following Hurricane Ian
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis visited North Port and Arcadia to give updates on the response effort, survey impacted areas, distribute hot meals, and meet with survivors in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. To watch the Governor’s remarks, here, here, and here. To provide relief and aid...
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues 10/02
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center and is traveling to North Port and Arcadia to survey the areas impacted by Hurricane Ian, distribute hot food, meet with survivors, and issue updates. Governor DeSantis also highlighted relief efforts that...
State of Florida Paves the Way for Expedited Debris Removal, FDEM Encourages All Municipalities to Expedite Removal to Occur Within 100% Reimbursement Window
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that it has taken groundbreaking steps to expedite recovery from Hurricane Ian. By utilizing the advanced prestaging and deployment of state recovery teams, and securing 100% Category A assistance for 30 days, Florida has paved...
La primera dama Casey DeSantis anuncia que los voluntarios de Hope Florida – Un camino hacia un propósito se están movilizando para ayudar a las personas mayores necesitadas después del huracán Ian
Hoy, la primera dama Casey DeSantis anunció el despliegue de Hope Heroes, el equipo de voluntarios que reunió como parte de su iniciativa Hope Florida – Un camino hacia un propósito en asociación con el Departamento de Asuntos de Personas Mayores de Florida, para...
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose Volunteers Mobilizing to Help Seniors in Need Following Hurricane Ian
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the deployment of Hope Heroes, the volunteer team she assembled as part of her Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose initiative in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, to support older Floridians who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian....
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues 10/01
Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian after surveying various impacted areas and meeting with impacted communities. Governor DeSantis traveled to Waffle House in Punta Gorda to serve food and meet with first responders, emergency response staff and volunteers. The Governor also...
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Over $20 Million Raised within 48 Hours of Activating the Florida Disaster Fund
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within 48 hours of activation the Florida Disaster Fund raised over $20 million in donations to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222. "Raising more than $20...
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. Today, Governor DeSantis is traveling to Fort Myers and...
Search and Rescue Efforts Underway Following Hurricane Ian
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Full remarks are available here. Since 1:00 a.m., search and rescue operations have been underway in response to Hurricane Ian....
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian 9/28 evening
This evening, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Full remarks are available here. Ian made landfall earlier today in Cayo Costa with winds of 155 miles per hour, two miles per...
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests President Biden Approve Major Disaster Declaration and 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for 60 Days for Hurricane Ian
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis requested President Biden grant a Major Disaster Declaration for all 67 counties, for all categories, and all types of assistance, due to the ongoing devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian. If granted, a Major Disaster Declaration provides a wide range of federal...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian 9/28 noon
Florida Requests President Biden Approve 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Ian for 60 Days Today, Governor Ron DeSantis has held two briefings on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center and delivered remarks while meeting with linemen in North Central Florida. Full remarks...
