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ICYMI: What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance
If you live in Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee or Taylor counties and were affected by Hurricane Idalia, FEMA may be able to help with temporary housing expenses, basic...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces Approval of Charlotte and Hillsborough Counties for FEMA Individual Assistance
TALLAHASSEE FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced FEMA has approved Charlotte and Hillsborough counties for Individual Assistance. Homeowners and renters who sustained losses from Hurricane Idalia in Charlotte and Hillsborough counties may now apply for...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Houses of Worship to Apply for FEMA Public Assistance Ahead of Deadline
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) encouraged eligible houses of worship to apply for FEMA Public Assistance ahead of the October 30 deadline. This assistance can help pay for emergency protective measures and restoration of facilities damaged by...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Update on Operation Lone Star
EAGLE PASS, TX — Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management announced that Florida teams have made contact with over 75,000 undocumented migrants and assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with over 2,700 arrests including felony charges for human smuggling, child...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Floridians to Make a Family Disaster Plan
TALLAHASSEE, FL. – Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie encouraged all Floridians to make a family disaster plan encompassing the needs of the entire household, including pets. The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season began on June 1 and will...
ICYMI: Florida Provides Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts One Year After Landfall
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provides updates on recovery on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Southwest Florida and highlights the long-term recovery efforts over the last year. Hurricane Ian made landfall on the coast of Cayo Costa on September...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Hurricane Idalia Recovery Resources
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted ongoing recovery resources available to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia. State agencies continue to deploy resources to the Big Bend region and provide assistance to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia. More information...
DR-4734-FL Disaster Wide Public Notice (Spanish)
AVISO PÚBLICO La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos notifica por este medio al público su intención de proveer asistencia financiera al Estado de Florida, a los...
DR-4734-FL Disaster Wide Public Notice (English)
PUBLIC NOTICE The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to provide financial assistance to the State of Florida, local and Indian tribal governments, and private nonprofit organizations under major...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking for New State Emergency Operations Center
FDEM Executive Director joined by DMS Secretary Pedro Allende, FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, P.E., FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass, FLNG Brigadier General William Temple, and FDEM Senior Staff. Tallahassee, Fla – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) held a...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces State Sheltering Assistance for Residents Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced the launch of FloridaRecovers.org to provide temporary sheltering assistance to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia. “Thanks to the hard work of our State Emergency Response Team and the support of...
ICYMI: Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Several Stops in Dixie County
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Dixie County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The center schedule is: Suwannee Baptist Church, 23103 SE Hwy 349, Suwannee, FL Wednesday, 9/13, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m....