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Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces Partnership with Proof Brewing Company Ahead of 2023 Hurricane Season
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management announced a partnership with Proof Brewing company to promote the Division's 'Halfway Full is Halfway There' safety campaign. The announcement comes 100 days ahead of the 2023 Hurricane Season. "The Division recognizes that we have to continue to...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces “Hurricane Awareness Machine” to Participate in Daytona 500 Weekend
DAYTONA, Fla. - Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced their participation in the 2023 Daytona 500. In partnership with Mike Boylan from Mike's Weather Page, the Hurricane Awareness Machine will make its racing debut during the Daytona 500 weekend events happening...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates 3rd Annual Emergency Management Day at the Florida Capitol, Highlights Commitment to Furthering Field of Emergency Management
Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie highlighted the momentous accomplishments of the Division and local emergency managers under Governor DeSantis' leadership, and shared priorities to further enhance Florida's preparedness, recovery and...
State of Florida Issues Updates on Increased Mass Migration Monitoring Along the Florida Coastline
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management announced that since August 21, 2022, nearly 6,000 migrants attempting to enter the state illegally have been apprehended and over 200 migrant vessels have been reported. Abandoned migrant vessels that land on private property are not the...
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes February 6 – 10, 2023 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation recognizing February 6 - 10, 2023 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week, which is observed each year by the National Weather Service and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to increase awareness of and preparedness for severe weather...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Framework for Freedom Budget Committing Historic Funding for Disaster Preparedness, Recovery and Resiliency
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced historic funding for disaster preparedness and recovery to achieve a more resilient state and strengthen Florida's future disaster response capabilities. "Over the last few months, Governor Ron DeSantis has worked diligently to cut through bureaucratic red...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Funding to Support Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
$1 million will support teachers impacted by Hurricane Ian and $13.8 million will support mental health services Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to utilize $13.8 million in grant funding to support and expand mental health...
State of Florida Issues Updates on Increased Mass Migration Monitoring Along the Florida Coastline
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As of January 26, nearly 10,000 migrants have been interdicted with 5,443 apprehended. A total of 152 migrant vessels have been removed including 47 from the Dry Tortugas and 48 from the Lower Keys. Suspicious packages containing 146 pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $2.3 million, have also been removed and turned into U.S. Border Control after washing up on shore in the Florida Keys.
State of Florida Issues Updates on Increased Mass Migration Monitoring Along the Florida Coastline
On August 21, 2022, the Homeland Security Task Force Southeast (HSTF-SE) transitioned from Phase 1a: Steady State and Surge - Preparation to Phase 1b: Steady State and Surge - Prevention in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS). The Florida Division of Emergency Management has remained an...
State of Florida Issues Updates on Increased Mass Migration Monitoring Along the Florida Coastline
As of January 13, 2023, more than 5,200 migrants have been accounted for from 306 landings. Additionally, approximately 8,400 migrants interdicted at sea have been repatriated. A total of 40 vessels have been removed from the Dry Tortugas and the Lower Keys and an additional 250 vessels have been...
State of Florida Issues Updates on Increased Mass Migration Monitoring Along the Florida Coastline
On January 6, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed EO 23-03 declaring a State of Emergency in response to the surge in migration along Florida's coastline, activating the Florida National Guard, directing state law enforcement agencies and other state agencies to provide resources in support of local...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Urges Hurricane Ian Survivors to Apply for FEMA Assistance Before Deadline
~ The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Thursday, January 12, 2023 ~ Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is reminding Hurricane Ian survivors that the deadline to apply for FEMA Assistance is Thursday, January 12. "Every eligible Floridian that was impacted...
