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Florida SERT: Damage Assessment Teams to Deploy Immediately to Expedite Assistance
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) announced today that, in the interest of bringing assistance to families impacted by Hurricane Michael as quickly as possible, it is proceeding with Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) for FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) immediately. In disasters...
Gov. Scott Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Michael
Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Michael. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans...
Gov. Scott Offers Utility Companies Additional Push Crews to Aid in Power Restoration
Additional Large-Scale Power Restoration Expert Deployed to State EOC Governor Rick Scott today offered each utility in Florida the additional federal push crews to augment the ability of power restoration workers to reach communities allowing them to restore...
Gov. Scott: President Trump Declares Major Disaster in Florida as State Responds to Hurricane Michael
Today, following Governor Rick Scott’s request, President Donald Trump issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Michael. See the declaration HERE. Governor Scott is in constant communication with federal, state and local emergency management officials and state agency...
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael as Storm Continues to Impact Florida
Governor Scott will continue to be in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure the state is prepared to respond to Hurricane Michael. On October 7th, Governor Scott declared a state of emergency in 26 Florida counties,...
Gov. Scott Activates Florida Disaster Fund for Hurricane Michael
Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida Disaster Fund to support individuals who are impacted by Hurricane Michael. The Florida Disaster Fund helps provide financial support to Florida’s communities in times of disaster. To make a contribution, please visit...
Gov. Scott: Federal Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration Signed by the President
Today, following Governor Rick Scott’s request, President Donald Trump approved a pre-landfall emergency declaration. This declaration will provide important resources and assistance from the federal government, including personnel, equipment and supplies, as well as making...
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael
Governor Scott will continue to be in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure the state is prepared to respond to the potential devastating impacts from Hurricane Michael. This afternoon, Governor Scott also requested...
Gov. Scott Requests Pre-Landfall Disaster Declaration, Extends Emergency Order
~ Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael ~ Today, October 8th, Governor Scott requested that President Donald Trump declare a pre-landfall emergency for the State of Florida in preparation for Hurricane Michael, which is currently forecast to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Florida...
Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Michael
Today, Governor Rick Scott issued Executive Order 18-276 declaring a state of emergency in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie, Columbia,...
Gov. Scott to Declare State of Emergency, Urges Floridians in the Panhandle to Prepare for Tropical Depression 14
~Will Receive Briefing at State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee at 5 p.m.~ Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that he will issue an executive order declaring a state of emergency for counties in the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend as the state continues to monitor and prepare for...
Gov. Scott: State Prepared to Deploy Resources, Funding to Atlantic Coast Communities Impacted by Red Tide
Today, Governor Rick Scott reiterated the State of Florida’s commitment and readiness to deploy any needed resources or funding to communities impacted by naturally-occurring red tide. Governor Scott’s announcement today follows confirmation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
