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Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Emergency Response in Florida
In response to the accidental alert Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) issued this tweet and statement: Emergency alert testing directives originate from the federal government. This morning's test was supposed to be a test of televised emergency alerts, which the Florida Association...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding
All dewatering of neighborhoods estimated to be completed today. The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) remains in communication with areas impacted by devastating flooding and continues to deploy state resources and assistance as requested by Broward County. All dewatering of flooded...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding
Over 500,000 gallons of fuel on the way to Southeast Florida In response to the increasing demand for fuel in Southeast Florida after damages to Port Everglades slowed fuel distribution, the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) has deployed over 500,000 gallons of fuel to Southeast Florida. The...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding , Requests Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments from FEMA
Today, Executive Director Kevin Guthrie requested four Individual Assistance (IA) and four Public Assistance (PA) teams from FEMA to conduct in-person joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in Broward County. Information in these assessments will determine what federal assistance may be made...
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....
