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Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
~Family Assistance Center opens to further provide resources for individuals impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse~ Today, Governor Ron Desantis announced the opening of the Family Assistance Center to provide resources for individuals impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse. The center...
Centralized Alert System Created to Provide Updates and Access Resources for Surfside Collapse Families
~Families and individuals who have been displaced can register at SurfsideReunite.com~ A centralized alert system has been created by the state of Florida, Miami-Dade County and the town of Surfside to provide updates and access to resources for families and individuals who have been...
Governor Ron DeSantis Meets On Site with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell Regarding Surfside Building Collapse
~FDEM Director Requests Administrative Declaration from the Small Business Administration for Surfside Building Collapse~ Governor Ron DeSantis met on site with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell regarding the Surfside Building Collapse response. Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)...
Governor DeSantis Provides Update on State Response Efforts for Surfside Building Collapse
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Florida Division of Emergency Management Director (FDEM) Kevin Guthrie and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava at the Surfside Building Collapse to provide an update on state response efforts. State response efforts include: FDEM issued Emergency Order...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces FEMA Approval of Emergency Declaration for Surfside Building Collapse
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the site of the Surfside Building Collapse and received a briefing on latest efforts from Florida Division of Emergency Management Director (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie. Governor DeSantis also met with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and had a call...
Governor Ron DeSantis Assesses Situation, Coordinating State Resources to Surfside Building Collapse Site
Governor Ron DeSantis, Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie, Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava are at the Surfside Building Collapse site to receive...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Recognized for 2021 Governor’s Hurricane Conference Awards
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie and Deputy Bureau Chief of Response Ian Guidicelli recently received awards at the 2021 Governor's Hurricane Conference, the largest, most attended hurricane conference in the nation. "Florida remains a leader in emergency...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Honored with State IT Innovation of the Year Award for Digital Time Tracking
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has been named a StateScoop 50 Award winner in the State IT Innovation of the Year category for leveraging technology to improve the state's COVID-19 response. "My administration has always been committed to using efficient and trustworthy...
Notice of Public Meeting-Invitation to Bid ITB-DEM-20-21-030 Generator Maintenance
Invitation to Bid ITB-DEM-20-21-030 Generator Maintenance The Division of Emergency Management announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. At the time of the meeting, the Division will open and read aloud the names of Vendors that came in before the deadline of 2:30 p.m. on June...
Critical Investments in Preparedness Support Florida Disaster Response
~Governor DeSantis Signs 2021-2022 Budget Prioritizing Emergency Management Funding~ With Governor Ron DeSantis' approval of the 2021-2022 Budget, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to build a more resilient Florida that is prepared for any disaster due to vital funding...
Florida Department of Health Provides Week 24 Updates on Florida’s Vaccination Efforts Under Governor DeSantis’ Leadership
~State-Supported COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Transitioning to Locally-Led Effort with Robust Network of Local Community Providers Ensuring Vaccine Access for All Floridians~ The Florida Department of Health issued an update on the progress of the state's vaccination efforts. The State of Florida is...
Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Season Ahead of Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs May 28 - June 6 Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Florida Department of Revenue are encouraging Floridians to prepare for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season by taking advantage of the 2021 Florida...
