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Broward and Volusia Now Eligible for Help with Repair, Response Costs
Two more Florida counties affected by Hurricane Dorian are now eligible to apply for federal assistance to help pay for the cost of repairing damaged public infrastructure and responding to the storm. FEMA announced that state and local government agencies, and certain private nonprofits, including...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $15 Million in Community Disaster Loans for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved more than $15 million in low-interest Community Disaster Loans for the City of Mexico Beach, City of Panama City, City of Parker, Bay County School District and the Calhoun-Liberty Hospital Association....
Governor Ron DeSantis Assesses Situation, Deploys State Resources to Naval Air Station Pensacola
Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola following this morning's shooting to receive a briefing from leadership at NAS Pensacola, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Escambia County Sheriff's Office....
Governor Ron DeSantis Thanks President Trump and HUD Secretary Carson for Additional $326 Million in Hurricane Recovery Dollars for Areas Impacted by Hurricanes Michael and Irma
Northwest Florida to receive an additional $287 million for a total of $735 million; Irma-impacted areas to receive an additional $38.6 million for a total of $1.36 billion
2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Ended
On Sunday, December 1, the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially came to a close. During the 2019 Hurricane Season, there were 18 named storms, including six hurricanes, of which three were major, including Hurricane Dorian. “The 2019 Hurricane Season gave Florida a much needed break...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Supports Governor DeSantis’ Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget Proposal
Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz issued the following statement: "In Governor DeSantis’ Bolder, Brighter, Better Future budget recommendations, he has once again demonstrated his unwavering dedication to helping Floridians impacted by disasters. Since...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $380 Million for Florida’s Timber Industry for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $380 million in grant funding for Florida's timber industry following the impact of Hurricane Michael. USDA announced this funding today as part of an $800 million package to agricultural producers in...
DR-4468-FL Public Notice 001
PUBLIC NOTICE The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by Hurricane Dorian beginning August 28, 2019 until September 09, 2019. This notice applies to the...
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Florida’s First Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator has been Hired and will be Deployed to Northwest Florida
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has hired Darcy Abbott as the first Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator in Florida's history. The First Lady made the announcement at the Florida Behavioral Health Association's 'Behavioral...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces FDEM has Awarded More Than $1 Billion for Hurricane Recovery Since January 8
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has crossed the billion-dollar mark in hurricane recovery funding since January 8. This milestone comes as a direct result of major policy and procedure changes at FDEM to allow funding to be distributed...
Governor Ron DeSantis and FDEM Award $150.9 Million to Bay County and $20 Million to Mexico Beach for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded $150.9 million to Bay County and $20 million to Mexico Beach to help the communities recover from the impact of Hurricane Michael. Specifically, these funds will reimburse Mexico Beach for...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $28 Million for Northwest Florida
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a $28 million investment for Northwest Florida, one year after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a powerful Category 5 hurricane. Governor DeSantis is awarding nearly $3 million to Panama City through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and requesting $25...
