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Governor Ron DeSantis’ Request for Major Disaster Declaration Approved
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2023CONTACT: FDEM Communications Office, (850) 815-4940 | media@em.myflorida.com Governor Ron DeSantis’ Request for Major Disaster Declaration Approved This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration in response to...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Emergency Response in Florida
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Emergency Response in Florida Governor DeSantis to Request Major Disaster Declaration In response to the significant flooding in southeast Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County due to...
Governor Ron DeSantis to Request a Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Southeast Florida Flooding
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Request a Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Southeast Florida Flooding TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County due to the catastrophic impacts of unprecedented flooding...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Emergency Response in Florida
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Emergency Response in Florida State deploys 1-million gallons of fuel to Southeast Florida. The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) has deployed 1-million gallons of fuel to Southeast Florida as Port Everglades continues work to de-water...
Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $5 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Flooding in Southeast Florida
Businesses in Broward County, including sole proprietors, are eligible to apply Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $5 million available for businesses impacted by flooding in Southeast Florida. Businesses in Broward County,...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Emergency Response in Florida
In response to the accidental alert Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) issued this tweet and statement: Emergency alert testing directives originate from the federal government. This morning's test was supposed to be a test of televised emergency alerts, which the Florida Association...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding
All dewatering of neighborhoods estimated to be completed today. The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) remains in communication with areas impacted by devastating flooding and continues to deploy state resources and assistance as requested by Broward County. All dewatering of flooded...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding
Over 500,000 gallons of fuel on the way to Southeast Florida In response to the increasing demand for fuel in Southeast Florida after damages to Port Everglades slowed fuel distribution, the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) has deployed over 500,000 gallons of fuel to Southeast Florida. The...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding , Requests Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments from FEMA
Today, Executive Director Kevin Guthrie requested four Individual Assistance (IA) and four Public Assistance (PA) teams from FEMA to conduct in-person joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in Broward County. Information in these assessments will determine what federal assistance may be made...
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Florida Division of Emergency Management Announce One-Stop Business Resource Site for Local Businesses Impacted by Flooding in Broward County
Located at the Park and Ride Lot in the NW Quadrant of I-95 and Broward Blvd Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Florida Division of Emergency Management announce a One-Stop Business Resource Site will be available this week for local businesses impacted by flash flooding...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding - 4/14 Morning
Today, Executive Director Kevin Guthrie arrived on scene to offer further state support and direction to Broward County and the City of Ft. Lauderdale in response to devastating flooding happening overnight on April 13. At the request of the City of Ft. Lauderdale, the Florida Division of Emergency...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding - 4/13 Afternoon
Governor Ron DeSantis issues Executive Order-23-65 declaring State of Emergency in Broward County In response to significant flooding in southeast Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 23-65 declaring a State of Emergency in Broward County. The State Emergency Operations Center...
