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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on January Severe Weather
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates about the January severe weather event at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-03, which designates 49 counties as being under a state of emergency in order to maximize resources...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Led Historic Response and Recovery Endeavors in 2023
TALLAHASSEE FL - Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) highlighted the State of Florida’s groundbreaking emergency response actions taken in 2023 and the Division’s ongoing disaster recovery efforts supporting resiliency in impacted communities...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Gulf Low Severe Weather Event
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on state response efforts to the Gulf Low weather event that has impacted the Big Bend and Nature Coast over the weekend. In anticipation of the storm, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida State Guard and directed all...
Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Reinforces Commitment to Lead the Nation in Emergency Response, Recovery and Resiliency
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) highlighted Governor Ron DeSantis' commitment to disaster response, recovery and resiliency through the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget. The 2024-2025 proposed recommendations include record investments in...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Highlights the End of 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) highlighted the end of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season which saw a total of 20 named systems, including Hurricane Idalia which made landfall in Florida as a high-end Category 3 storm in late August. The...
ICYMI: SBA Announces Closure of Business Recovery Centers in Florida
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the permanent closure of the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties on Wednesday, Nov. 29, due to a steady decrease in center activity. Business Recovery Centers serve as a beacon of hope...
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORDivision of Emergency ManagementRULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:27P-23.001 Definitions27P-23.002 Program Description27P-23.003 Limitations27P-23.004 Applicant Eligibility27P-23.005 Funding Allocation and Maximum Award Amount27P-23.006 Allowable Activities27P-23.007...
ICYMI: FEMA and the State of Florida Supporting Idalia Survivors with Temporary Sheltering and Housing Solutions
State of Florida Temporary Sheltering Assistance The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced the launch of FloridaRecovers.org to provide temporary sheltering assistance to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The program provides temporary sheltering options — such as travel...
ICYMI: Two Weeks Remain for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia have two weeks to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Nov. 29, 2023. If you sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia and live in Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough,...
ICYMI: SBA Disaster Assistance to Help Businesses and Residents Recover
WASHINGTON – Florida businesses and residents affected by a tornado that occurred Oct. 12, 2023, are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced today. Administrator Guzman made the loans...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Urges Floridians to Remain Vigilant During the Final Month of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
TALLAHASSEE FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) urged Floridians to remain vigilant during the final month of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. “With November marking the last month of hurricane season, we cannot become complacent in our preparedness...
ICYMI: Hurricane Idalia Recovery
One Month Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance If you sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia and live in Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee or Taylor counties, FEMA may be...
