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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Update on Israel Rescue Operation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on the State of Florida’s Israel Rescue Operation. As of today, nearly 700 Americans have been flown back to Florida on four flights and received supportive resources made available by several Florida state agencies and...
ICYMI: First Lady Casey DeSantis Reaffirms Florida’s Commitment to Israel with Additional Donations
MIAMI — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis held a roundtable at Mt. Sinai Medical Center to discuss ongoing efforts to support Israel and make awards through the Volunteer Florida Foundation and Hope Florida Fund to support organizations that are providing services to the Israeli and Jewish...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Successful Launch of Two Cargo Planes with Donated Supplies to Israel
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) has deployed two cargo planes, holding 85 pallets of donated supplies, which will reach Israel tomorrow. Items on the planes include medical supplies, clothing items,...
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Mission from Israel Returns Nearly 300 Americans Home
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the first mission has arrived from Israel with evacuees who were unable to return home due to commercial flight cancellations. Florida partnered with Project Dynamo to bring nearly 300 evacuees home from Israel, including more...
DR 4734 Disaster Wide Public Notice
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by Hurricane Idalia, during the incident period of August 27, 2023 - September 4, 2023, in the following...
The Florida Division of Emergency Management Commemorates the 5-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
Lynn Haven, FL. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new City Hall and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to mark the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael. “For those of us that...
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...
