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Gov. Scott Requests Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration from President Trump
NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott requested that President Donald Trump declare a pre-landfall emergency for the State of Florida in preparation for Hurricane Irma. A pre-landfall declaration will provide important resources and assistance from the federal government and would free up...
Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency to Prepare Florida for Hurricane Irma
NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott issued Executive Order 17-235 declaring a state of emergency in all 67 counties within the State of Florida in response to Hurricane Irma – a major Category 4 storm approaching Florida. By declaring a state of emergency in all 67 Florida counties, Governor...
Gov. Scott: Nearly 270 Florida Volunteers Deployed to Texas and Louisiana
Governor Rick Scott continued to thank Florida volunteer organizations responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Nearly 270 Florida volunteers have already deployed to Texas and Louisiana and Volunteer Florida is coordinating the activities of ten disaster relief organizations....
FWC Officers Rescue More Than 200 Texans
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers are continuing toactively assist with disaster response efforts in the Houston area. FWCofficers have rescued more than 200 Texans since arriving in the area afterbeing deployed by Governor Scott in response to Texas’ request for...
Gov. Scott Thanks Florida Volunteers Responding to Harvey
Also Encourages Florida Businesses with Resources to Help Families Impacted by Storm Governor Rick Scott thanked Florida volunteer organizations responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Members of the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and Florida Baptist Convention have dedicated...
Gov. Scott Directs Additional State Resources to Help Texas
"FWC Officers Assisting with Disaster Response Efforts in Texas" Governor Rick Scott announced he is deploying additional Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and resources to Houston in response to additional requests from Texas for continued emergency assistance...
Gov. Scott: FWC Responds to Texas’ Request for Emergency Assistance Following Hurricane Harvey
Governor Rick Scott announced he is deploying Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and resources to Houston in response to Texas’ request for emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey. These officers and resources will be assisting with search and rescue and...
Gov. Scott: Tropical Depression Emily Moves off Florida East Coast
Governor Rick Scott spoke with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to get an update on Tropical Depression Emily. The State has remained in constant communication with local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure all needs are met and appropriate response...
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Tropical Depression Emily
Governor Rick Scott continues to receive updates on Tropical Depression Emily at the State Emergency Operations Center. The Governor remains in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders who are also working to ensure the state is prepared to...
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Tropical Storm Emily
Governor Rick Scott received a full update on Tropical Storm Emily at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor Scott has been in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders who are also working to ensure the state is prepared to respond...
Gov. Scott Declares a State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Emily
Governor Rick Scott issued Executive Order 17-204 declaring a state of emergency in 31 counties within the State of Florida in response to Tropical Storm Emily. A state of emergency gives the state the flexibility to work with local governments to ensure they have all the resources they may need....
Gov. Scott Urges West Coast Residents to Monitor the Weather and be Prepared for Tropical Depression
Governor Rick Scott spoke with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to get an update on potential storm impacts. Governor Scott and the State of Florida are continuing to actively monitor a tropical depression off the western coast of Florida, and is urging everyone in Florida to...
