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Executive Order 22-219 (Amending Executive Order 22-218, Emergency Management – Tropical Depression Nine)
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-219 (Amending Executive Order 22-218, Emergency Management - Tropical Depression Nine), expanding the state of emergency statewide. On September 23, 2022, Tropical Depression Nine strengthened into Tropical Storm Ian, with maximum sustained winds of...
Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for 24 Counties, Urges Floridians to Prepare for Impacts from Tropical Depression 9
Governor DeSantis has also requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-218, declaring a State of Emergency for 24 counties in the potential path of Tropical Depression 9. Additionally, Governor DeSantis has requested a federal...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness and Vigilance as System Strengthens into Tropical Depression Nine
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor the trajectory of Tropical Depression Nine and its potential strengthening and impact on the State of Florida. FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie remains in constant communication with the National Hurricane Center, the National...
Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Irma, Encourages Floridians to Prepare for Historical Peak of Hurricane Season
Today, on the eve of the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrates the resiliency of impacted communities across the state and encourages all Floridians to remain prepared as Florida enters the historical peak of hurricane season. Hurricane Irma was the strongest...
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Division of Emergency Management RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES: 27P-22.001 Purpose 27P-22.002 Definitions 27P-22.003 Eligibility 27P-22.004 LMS Working Groups 27P-22.005 Local Mitigation Strategy 27P-22.006 County...
Notice of Funding Availability 5424
Local Governments, State and Regional Agencies, Indian Tribal Governments, Local Mitigation Strategy Working Groups, and Private Non-Profit Organizations Submitting Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Applications for Post-Fire (FM-5424) Program SummaryThe Florida Division of Emergency Management (the...
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Division of Emergency Management RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES: 27P-19.002 Definitions 27P-19.004 Base Grant Eligibility 27P-19.005 Base Grant Distribution Formula 27P-19.006 Reallocation of Base Grant Funds 27P-19.007 ...
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month, Promotes Cost-Effective Preparedness Tips
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month, Promotes Cost-Effective Preparedness TipsFlorida Division of Emergency Management sent this bulletin at 09/01/2022 03:42 PM EDTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2022Contact: Florida Division of Emergency Management, (850)...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Commemorates 30th Anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, Highlights Lessons Learned to Further the Field of Emergency Management
Florida Division of Emergency Management Commemorates 30th Anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, Highlights Lessons Learned to Further the Field of Emergency Management HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie was joined by Lieutenant...
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Division of Emergency Management RULE NO: 27P-2.002 RULE TITLE: State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Adopted The Florida Division of Emergency Management announces a hearing to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: September 1, 2022, 10:00...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses Affected by Tropicana Flea Market Fire
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) granted the State's request for a Disaster Declaration, which makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to businesses impacted by the Tropicana Flea Market fire that occurred in Miami on July 7, 2022.
State of Florida Announces Determination of Eleven Key Mitigation Projects for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla - The State of Florida is announcing that eleven project sub-applications have been selected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the fiscal year 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs which...
