ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Florida affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on May 10 to apply for physical damage disaster loans before the Oct. 7 deadline.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) highlights the importance of Florida residents and visitors preparing for natural and man-made hazards.
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) commemorates the one-year anniversary since Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida as a strong Category 3 hurricane. Hurricane Idalia was the first major hurricane on record to hit this part of the Big Bend region. The storm brought a devastating storm surge of 7-12 feet above normally dry ground to the coastline in Levy, Dixie, and Taylor counties.
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encouraged residents to restock disaster preparedness items during the second of Florida’s two 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays. The holiday will run from August 24 through September 6.
FEMA has established a Disaster Recovery Center in Manatee County to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Debby. The center is located at the Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211, and operates daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Debby. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) began rapid damage assessments today in Dixie, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwannee, and Taylor counties to gather data for determining what disaster assistance may become available to residents and businesses to ensure communities can return to normalcy as quickly as possible.
As of this morning, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) emergency response personnel have completed preliminary assessments of over 10,000 lane miles of state roads. A total of 181 FDOT crews have performed cut-and-toss operations, removing road debris on over 6,596 miles of road. State roadways are now clear except for inaccessible and flooded roadways.
Today, Governor DeSantis traveled to impacted areas across the state with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie to assess damages and connect with residents and businesses on available recovery resources.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby in his fourth press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center. He was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as Hurricane Debby moved out of the state.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby in his third press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center. He was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as Hurricane Debby began to make landfall in the Big Bend region.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor DeSantis provided updates on Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue, and Florida National Guard Major General John D. Haas.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for potential impacts from Tropical Depression Four. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-157 on August 2, amending EO 24-156 and declaring a state of emergency for 61 counties. This order allows state officials to make critical resources available to communities ahead of any potential areas that the storm may impact.
Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-156 on August 1, declaring a state of emergency for 54 counties. This order allows state officials to make critical resources available to communities ahead of any potential areas that the storm may impact.
Floridians who sustained losses from the severe storms and tornadoes on May 10 have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline for applications is August 19, 2024.
Florida businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding from June 11 to 14 are eligible for low-interest disaster loans, announced SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman. The announcement follows a request from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on June 28 for an SBA disaster declaration.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– FEMA is operating Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Leon County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms and tornadoes. The center schedule is:
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are now available to businesses and residents in Florida following a Presidential disaster declaration for severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that occurred on May 10.
Last week marked the inaugural Florida’s Training for Emergency Management (FTEM) Symposium: Leading from the Trenches in St. Augustine, Florida. The event was hosted by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Florida Disaster Foundation to provide attendees with training, collaboration opportunities, and leadership development sessions.