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Governor Ron DeSantis Requests President Biden Approve Major Disaster Declaration and 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for 60 Days for Hurricane Ian
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis requested President Biden grant a Major Disaster Declaration for all 67 counties, for all categories, and all types of assistance, due to the ongoing devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian. If granted, a Major Disaster Declaration provides a wide range of federal...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian 9/28 noon
Florida Requests President Biden Approve 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Ian for 60 Days Today, Governor Ron DeSantis has held two briefings on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center and delivered remarks while meeting with linemen in North Central Florida. Full remarks...
First Lady DeSantis Announces Activation of Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Ian
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support Florida's communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida's official private fund established to provide financial assistance to our communities as they respond...
Florida Disaster Fund
In response to impacts from Hurricane Ian, Volunteer Florida has activated the Florida Disaster Fund. The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida's official private fund established to provide financial assistance to our communities as they respond to and recover from times of emergency or...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian 9/27 Afternoon
This Afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Full remarks are available here. Ian became a Category 3 hurricane early this morning and is located in the...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian 9/27 noon
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center and the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Ian became a Category 3 hurricane early this morning and continues...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian
This afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Hurricane Ian strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane this evening and continues to rapidly intensify ahead of its...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Full remarks from this morning’s press conference are available here. Hurricane Ian became a Category 1 hurricane...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response to Tropical Storm Ian, State Emergency Operations Center Activated to Level One
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Tropical Storm Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Full remarks from this morning's press conference are available here. Tropical Storm Ian is expected to become a hurricane...
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...
