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Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Hurricane Dorian Briefing at National Hurricane Center, Issues Updates on Preparedness
State of Emergency Now Declared in All 67 Counties Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the National Hurricane Center in Miami where he received a full briefing on Hurricane Dorian. The Governor is in constant communication with federal, state and local emergency management officials and state...
Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, Urges Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-189, declaring a state of emergency for counties in the path of Hurricane Dorian. The Governor is urging all Floridians on the East Coast to prepare for impacts, as the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center project Hurricane...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Threshold Met for Increased Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Irma
Governor DeSantis announced that Hurricane Irma costs in Florida have reached $2.63 billion, triggering an increase in the federal cost share from 75 percent to 90 percent. Along with this announcement, Governor DeSantis submitted a letter to President Trump officially requesting this increase in...
Notice of Public Meeting-Emergency Standby Material and Service Contracts
Notice of Public Meeting Request for Proposal RFP-DEM-18-19-033 Emergency Standby Material and Service Contracts The Division of Emergency Management announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. Date and Time: August 16, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Place: William E. Sadowski...
Governor Ron DeSantis: FDEM has Awarded More Than $600 Million for Hurricane Recovery Since January 8
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that since January 8, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded more than $600 million in recovery funding for hurricanes Michael, Irma, Matthew and Hermine. This announcement follows new policies and procedures implemented at FDEM to...
Notice of Public Meeting-Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program
Notice of Public Meeting Request for Proposal RFP-DEM-18-19-045 Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program The Division of Emergency Management announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. Date and Time: July 24, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. Place: William E. Sadowski Office Building ...
FDEM Donating an Additional 50 Trailers to Bay and Jackson Counties
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that it is donating an additional 50 FEMA travel trailers to Bay and Jackson counties. With today's announcement, a total of 100 FEMA trailers have been donated to Panhandle counties recovering from Hurricane Michael. By securing...
Governor Ron DeSantis, State Fire Marshall Jimmy Patronis, Commissioner Nikki Fried and FDEM Director Jared Moskowitz Urge Fire Safety This Summer
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is joining CFO and State Fire Marshall Jimmy Patronis, Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Jared Moskowitz in urging Florida residents and visitors to practice fire safety as dangerous fire conditions are...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates Budget Signing
Today, following Governor Ron DeSantis signing the state budget, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz issued the following statement: "In the 2019 budget, the Governor's investment in hurricane response and recovery will not only help the Panhandle rebuild stronger than...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $21.1 Million Reimbursement Award to Monroe County for Hurricane Irma Recovery
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Monroe County is receiving $21.1 million for Hurricane Irma recovery. This funding is awarded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to reimburse the county for debris removal, emergency protective measures and damage to other facilities...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Approval of More than $77 Million to Citrus Growers Impacted by Hurricane Irma
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has approved more than $77 million in payments to citrus growers impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Citrus Recovery Block Grant since January 2019. Upon taking office, Governor DeSantis directed FDEM...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $78 Million Award to Miami-Dade County for Hurricane Irma
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Miami-Dade County is receiving $78.1 million for Hurricane Irma recovery. This funding is awarded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to reimburse the county for debris removal in the months following Hurricane Irma's landfall in...
