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Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Continued Hurricane Irma Response Efforts
KEY WEST, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and several state agency heads will meet with local officials in the Florida Keys to discuss recovery efforts after Hurricane Irma. The Governor will continue to be in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials, city and...
Gov. Scott: Significant Progress Made on Fuel
NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that aggressive efforts to expedite refueling in Florida’s communities have shown significant progress statewide. Since September 6th, Governor Scott and his staff have held daily calls with leaders in the Florida and national fuel industry and...
20170914Gov. Scott: More Than 65 Percent of Power Outages Restored Statewide
NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott made it clear that while power restoration crews have been working around the clock across the state, Florida’s top priority continues to be restoring power for 100 percent of homes and businesses. Since the height of the power outages, 6.7 million accounts...
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Continued Hurricane Irma Response Efforts
NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott toured Hurricane Irma damage in Naples with President Donald Trump. This week, Governor Scott has joined FWC officers and members of the Florida National Guard to survey storm damage in Northeast Florida and the Florida Keys. The Governor will continue to...
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Continued Hurricane Irma Response Efforts
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott will tour Hurricane Irma damage in Naples with President Donald Trump. This week, Governor Scott has joined FWC officers and members of the Florida National Guard to survey storm damage in Northeast Florida and the Florida Keys. The Governor will...
Governor Scott Directs AHCA to Terminate the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills from the Medicaid Program
NAPLES, Fla. – After the loss of eight lives at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills Governor Scott directed the Agency for Health Care Administration to terminate the facility as a Medicaid provider. This facility was responsible to provide their patients a safe environment and they failed...
Gov. Scott Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Irma
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Irma. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free...
Department Of Health Urges Residents To Not Drink Contaminated Water
Tallahassee, Fla.— As Floridians statewide begin the task of recovering from Hurricane Irma and returning to their homes, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public to not consume water that is under a boil water notice without boiling it first. If you are under a boil water notice...
Gov. Scott: $25 Million in Federal Funding Approved to Help Quickly Repair Florida Roadways
KEY WEST, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved a $25 million Emergency Relief (ER) Quick Release Grant to support response and recovery efforts for Florida’s roadways and transportation system. This federal funding will be used to...
Gov. Rick Scott: I am Demanding Answers on Fatalities in Broward
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – This afternoon, Governor Rick Scott made the following statement regarding tragic news reports of multiple deaths in a nursing home in Hollywood Hills, Florida. Governor Scott said, “I am absolutely heartbroken to learn of news reports of the deaths of multiple individuals in a...
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Continued Hurricane Irma Response Efforts
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott joined FWC officers to tour flood damage caused by Hurricane Irma in Middleburg in Clay County and joined FWC officers to tour hurricane damage in the Florida Keys. Over the past few days, Governor Scott has visited four shelters in Pensacola, Immokalee,...
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisonings After Hurricane Irma
Tallahassee, Fla.— As Floridians statewide begin the task of recovering from Hurricane Irma, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by taking precautions with portable generators, gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills. CO is a...
