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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...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding
Widespread showers and thunderstorms overnight produced significant rainfall totals as a nearly stationary front over southeast Florida caused significant flooding. While Broward County has not requested assistance from the state, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has deployed the...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Promotes Hurricane Preparedness 50 Days Ahead of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Today marks exactly 50 days until the beginning of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encourages all Floridians to begin home and business preparations now for any potential storms that may impact our state during hurricane season. "During the...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Wildfire Preparedness During Florida Wildfire Awareness Week
This week, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is promoting Wildfire Awareness Week. FDEM encourages all Floridians to be wildfire ready and make a plan for what to do if a wildfire threatens your community as well as learn how you can help reduce the chances of a wildfire in your...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Engages Innovative Technology to Assist in Underwater Debris Removal
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) highlighted the use of sonar technology to assist with underwater debris removal in Lee and Charlotte Counties. To date, over 5,600 total items including vehicles, vessels, and other debris within the navigable waterways of Charlotte,...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Highlights Accomplishments Six-Months Post-Landfall of Hurricane Ian
Florida Division of Emergency Management Highlights Accomplishments Six-Months Post-Landfall of Hurricane Ian Fort Myers, FL – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) highlighted recovery efforts spearheaded by the State in the six months since Hurricane Ian made landfall....
Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces Final Shrimp Trawler Refloated After Hurricane Ian
Last week, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) highlighted the work of the Debris Task Force to remove and refloat 34 shrimp trawlers six months post-landfall of Hurricane Ian. The estimated cost for this project totals $9.6 million from the Emergency Trust Fund. "Hurricane Ian...
FEMA PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR TRANSPORTABLE TEMPORARY HOUSING UNIT GROUP SITE KNOWN AS THE HERITAGE HEIGHTS GROUP HOUSING SITE FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) herby gives notice to the public of its intent to construct the Heritage Heights Group Housing Site. FEMA has prepared a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed Manufactured Housing Unit (MHU) group site. The site may provide suitable...
AVISO PÚBLICO DE FEMA SOBRE DISPONIBILIDAD BORRADOR DE EVALUACIÓN AMBIENTAL PARA UNIDADES TRANSPORTABLE DE ALOJAMIENTO TEMPORAL GRUPALES CONOCIDO COMO HERITAGE HEIGHTS GROUP HOUSING SITE FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Por la presente se notifica al público la intención de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, en inglés), de construir un área para viviendas colectivas conocida como Heritage Heights. FEMA ha redactado el borrador de Evaluación Ambiental (EA, en...
Notice of Public Meeting Request for Proposal RFP-DEM-22-23-026 Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program
The Division will hold a public opening of the Proposals at the date and time below to which all persons are invited. Anyone who wants to attend, may do so in person or via conference call. At the time of the meeting, the Division will open and read aloud the names of Respondents that came in...
