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ICYMI: Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Highlight Current Wildfire Conditions and Urge Residents to Be Wildfire Ready
Commissioner Wilton Simpson and Florida Forest Service leadership provide an update on Florida's wildfire conditions from Dover, Fla., April 7, 2026. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, during Florida Wildfire Awareness Week, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates 6th Annual Emergency Management Day at the Capitol
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) marked its 6th Annual Emergency Management Day at the Capitol, bringing together emergency management professionals and state leaders from across Florida to highlight the past year’s accomplishments in...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates the Grand Opening of Florida’s New State Emergency Operations Center
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) unveiled Florida’s new State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). This high-tech, state-of-the-art facility will significantly enhance disaster response and recovery efforts across the state. Designed with...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Advises Cold Weather Preparedness Ahead of Incoming Cold Front
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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
ORLANDO, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction. Under Governor DeSantis’...
ICYMI: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by the severe storms and flooding
Low interest disaster loans now available WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Florida businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding occurring Oct. 26, 2025....
Florida Division of Emergency Management Reminds Floridians to Stay Safe and Prepared Ahead of Cold Weather
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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Successful Evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the successful evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following the devastating impacts of powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. At the Governor’s direction, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) began evacuation...
ICYMI: FloridaCommerce Encourages Storm-Impacted Floridians to Apply to Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Program
~ Storm-impacted Floridians can now apply to repair, replace or reconstruct homes damaged by the 2023 and 2024 Storms—Hurricanes Debby, Helene, Idalia and Milton, and the May 2024 North Florida Tornadoes ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— FloridaCommerce encourages...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month, Calling on Residents to Stay Alert and Prepared
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month, highlighting the importance of disaster readiness. With hurricane activity expected to increase in the coming weeks, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Opens New State-of-the-Art Emergency Management Warehouse in Auburndale
Photo by Jesse Romimora AUBURNDALE, Fla.—Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) celebrated the grand opening of Florida’s Central Operations and Coordination Office, a critical investment in the state’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from...
ICYMI: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornado
Low interest disaster loans now available ATLANTA –The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Florida small businesses, private nonprofits (PNP), and residents affected by severe storms and tornado occurring June 25....
