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Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
This morning, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett held a press briefing to provide updates on the Surfside Building Collapse response. Full remarks regarding the current response from this morning's press conference are...
The State of Florida Issues Tropical Storm Elsa Updates
Governor Ron DeSantis is in constant communication with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie as the State of Florida continues to monitor and respond to the threat of Tropical Storm Elsa. Today, Governor DeSantis held two press conferences regarding Tropical Storm...
The State of Florida Issues Tropical Storm Elsa Updates
Governor Ron DeSantis is in constant communication with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie as the State of Florida continues to monitor and respond to the threat of Tropical Storm Elsa. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-151, expanding the State of...
Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett for a press briefing to provide updates on the Surfside Building Collapse response. Full remarks...
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration for Tropical Storm Elsa
Governor Ron DeSantis requested a pre-landfall Emergency Declaration in anticipation of impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa. Current forecasts project Tropical Storm Elsa will impact the Florida Keys, the Florida Peninsula and portions of the Florida Panhandle as early as Monday and continue through...
Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, Urges Floridians to Prepare for Tropical Storm Elsa
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-150 declaring a state of emergency for 15 counties in the potential path of Tropical Storm Elsa. The Governor is urging Floridians in the southern part of the state to begin preparing for impacts as early as Monday, including heavy rain,...
Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, Florida House of Representatives Speaker Chris Sprowls, Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie and...
Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that, after discussion with local officials in Surfside and structural engineers, the remainder of Champlain Building South will be demolished this weekend prior to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa to ensure the safety of residents and first...
Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
~Federal Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces arrive in Surfside from Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey to assist in search and rescue efforts~ Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Congresswoman...
Governor DeSantis Meets with President Biden in Florida and Visits Surfside Building Collapse Families and First Responders
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie met with President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and other federal officials to provide updates on the ongoing search and rescue...
Governor DeSantis and First Lady Launch SurfsideStrength.com to Provide Support for Survivors, Families and First Responders
~Website connects survivors, families and first responders impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse with resources~ Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that federal, state, local, private sector and nonprofit partners have come together to create SurfsideStrength.com, an emotional support and...
Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie and Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett and provided updates on the Surfside Building Collapse response. Full...
