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State of Florida Receives Denial Notification of Individual Assistance for Southwest Florida Tornadoes, Plans to Appeal
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) received notification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the State's request for Individual Assistance for Floridians impacted by recent tornadoes in Charlotte and Lee counties was denied. FDEM plans to appeal this decision,...
DEO Secretary Dane Eagle and FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie Survey Crop Damage at Florida Farms Following Freeze
This week, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle and Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie toured Florida orange groves, vegetable farms, and sugar cane fields to survey damage from the record freeze that occurred the weekend of January 28-30. ...
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests USDA Disaster Declaration for Agricultural Producers Impacted by Freezing Temperatures
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issue a Disaster Declaration for counties impacted by freezing temperatures. In his letter, Governor DeSantis also requested any assistance available under the Farm Service and other USDA programs to assist...
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Sara Newhouse Appointed as Florida’s Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced the appointment of Sara Newhouse as the State Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator. "The ripple effect of a disaster goes beyond physical destruction to include grief and distress in a...
Governor Ron DeSantis Puts Seniors First for COVID Tests
Florida secures up to one million tests for residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida will be providing up to one million rapid tests as needed for residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Governor DeSantis...
Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ Calls for Increased Monoclonal Supply – Florida Notified Planning Process for Shipment of 30,000 Additional Doses Has Begun
Today, in response to pressure from Governor Ron DeSantis, the state of Florida has been notified that planning has begun in preparation of sending 30,000 more monoclonal antibody doses to Florida. Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis called on the Biden Administration to release its stranglehold on...
Governor Ron DeSantis to Biden Administration: Release Stranglehold on Life-saving Monoclonal Antibodies
Following reversal of federal monoclonal antibody distribution pause, Florida needs at least 30,000 more doses per week than it is receiving through the Biden Administration's allocation system Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called on the Biden Administration to release the stranglehold on...
Notice of Public Meeting Invitation to Bid ITB-DEM-21-22-018 Heavy Duty Truck
Invitation to Bid ITB-DEM-21-22-018Heavy Duty Truck The Florida Division of Emergency Management announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. Anyone who wants to attend, may so via conference call. At this time, the Division is not open to the public. At the time of the meeting,...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates Accomplishments in 2021
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) highlighted the state of Florida's response efforts taken this year in addition to the Division's commitment to long-term recovery efforts from recent disasters and supporting the development of resilient...
Florida Deploys State All-Hazards Incident Management Team to Support Tornado Outbreak Response in Kentucky
Florida deployed a nine-person State All-Hazards Incident Management Team comprised of individuals from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) as well as Clay, St. Johns, and Flagler counties to Kentucky to support the tornado outbreak response efforts. The deployment team consists of...
Governor Ron DeSantis Offers Support to States Affected by Tornado Outbreak
This week, Governor DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie offered Florida's support in response to the deadly tornadoes that affected nine states in parts of the Midwest and Tennessee Valley. The State of Florida stands ready to aid the response...
Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Strengthens Florida’s Commitment to Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery for All Communities
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Freedom First Budget, demonstrating a continued commitment to emergency preparedness and assisting communities recovering from recent disasters. "Governor DeSantis understands the importance of investing in disaster mitigation and recovery," said Florida...
