Thursday, September 19, 2024
Marnie R. Villanueva Communications Director at Florida Division of Emergency Management | Official Website

Governor DeSantis provides updates on Hurricane Debby response efforts

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.

Activate Hope is now live to help connect Floridians with outside resources to provide food, household goods, home repairs, and more. Serving as the emergency response arm for the Hope Florida initiative, Activate Hope pulls together the private sector, nonprofits, and government resources to help Floridians get back on their feet following a natural disaster.

The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is operational. Residents needing resources after Hurricane Debby can call 1-800-342-3557. There are English and Spanish speakers available to answer questions.

State Response and Recovery Efforts include:

15 high-water capable swamp buggies/Fat Truck/UTVs

Fuel trailer

Volunteer Resources

Health and Human Services

Infrastructure, Roads, and State Closure

Resources for Employees, Businesses, and Consumers

Follow FDEM on X, Instagram, and Facebook for updates and visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for information relating to Hurricane Debby.

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