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| Jun 13, 2026 | 2026 Hurricane Season is Here: Don’t Wait to Prepare | The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will continue through Nov. 30. Whether you’re a lifelong Floridian or experiencing your first hurricane season in Polk County, preparing now can make a significant difference... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Governor DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare for 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season | ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue, and Florida National Guard (FLNG) Majo... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Florida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month, Calling on Residents to Stay Alert and Prepared | TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month, highlighting the importance of disaster readiness. With hurricane activity expected to increase in the coming weeks, the... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Secretary Noem Announces Additional $480 Million for Florida Disaster Recovery | The funds will be distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program to support more than 500 recovery projects across the state
WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced an additional $480... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Environmental concerns could halt construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail | “It just flies in the face of what NEPA requires,” said Paul Schwiep, an attorney for the environmental groups, referring to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Florida and the Trump administration argue that the state is building and op... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law | The new detention facility would likely lead to an immediate reduction in habitat for endangered Florida panthers and would likely increase the risk of panthers killing each other or being hit by vehicles, Randy Kautz, a wildlife ecologist ... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | DACA recipient among those at Alligator Alcatraz, attorney says | Work progresses on a new migrant detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility in the Florida Everglades, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Work progresses... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Environmental groups sue to block migrant detention center rising in Florida Everglades | The state is plowing ahead with building a compound of heavy-duty tents, trailers and other temporary buildings at the Miami Dade County-owned airfield in the Big Cypress National Preserve, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) west of downtown Mi... |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Confirmed VISN 8 Operational Status updates as of Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 11:30 p.m. | Confirmed VISN 8 Operational Status updates as of Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 11:30 p.m.
October 16, 2024
Note: Appointments that are not converted to virtual will be rescheduled.
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
C. W. “Bill” Young VAMC Cam... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Biden tours Florida's storm-hit streets as Milton debris piles up | ST PETE BEACH, Florida: US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Oct 13) surveyed the damage from Florida's Hurricane Milton, the second storm to batter the low-lying state in recent weeks as rising floodwaters, fuel shortages and power outages fu... |
| Oct 12, 2024 | CBP Supports the Whole of Government Response to Hurricane Milton | *Editor’s note: Downloadable imagery of CBP’s response can be found at https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/cbpmilton
MIAMI – Now that the dangerous Hurricane Milton has passed through Florida leaving behind a swath of additional destruction, C... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | FEMA Urges Floridians to Heed Officials’ Directions in the Aftermath of Hurricane Milton | FEMA Administrator Criswell Remains in Florida to Survey Storm Damage with Local Officials
WASHINGTON – The joint federal and state emergency response and damage assessments are underway today as Hurricane Milton moves out of Florida. FEMA ... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $344 Million as FEMA Expands Dual Response Efforts as Hurricane Milton Forecast to Make Landfall This Evening | WASHINGTON – FEMA, under the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, continues to lead a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. As of October 9, federal disaster assistance for ... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | VA Announces Health Care Facility Closures for Friday, Oct. 11 | VA Announces Health Care Facility Closures for Friday, Oct. 11
October 10, 2024
Note: Appointments that are not converted to virtual will be rescheduled.
(Monday, October 14 is a Federal Holiday (Columbus Day). All VA outpatient clinics and... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Floridians Must Listen to Local Authorities as Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall; FEMA Administrator Traveling to Florida Tonight Ahead of Landfall | Hurricane Milton will be catastrophic; FEMA is working in close coordination with state and local officials
WASHINGTON – Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall, FEMA Administrator Criswell will travel to Florida tonight to work alongside stat... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | VA Announces Hurricane Milton Closures for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 | VA Announces Hurricane Milton Closures for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
October 8, 2024
Note: Appointments that are not converted to virtual will be rescheduled.
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
C. W. “Bill” Young VAMC Campus
Tuesday, Oct 8 – Thur... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | FEMA Administrator to Travel to Florida to Direct FEMA Response and Federal Staging Efforts, Meet with State and Local Officials Ahead of Milton Landfall | Evacuation Orders Have Been Issued and Others Are Underway, If Locals Issue Evacuations, Please Listen and Evacuate Now
FEMA Senior Leadership Remain in States Impacted by Helene and Being Sent to Florida to Support Operations
WASHINGTON --... |
| Aug 4, 2024 | FEMA Urges Residents and Visitors in Debby’s Path to Complete Preparation Immediately, Heed Warnings of Local Officials | WASHINGTON -- Today, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. approved an emergency declaration for the state of Florida as FEMA officials urge those living in Debby’s path to complete preparedness actions. FEMA is ready to respond and to meet any nee... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | FEMA Approves $2.3 Million for Sarasota Wind Protection Project | LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA is announcing $2,312,787 in grant funding to reimburse the city of Sarasota for a wind protection project improving the resiliency of existing traffic signals at three different intersections.
Hurricane Ian left wind ... |
| May 13, 2024 | ICYMI: MEMORANDUM: Exectutive Order 24-94 (May North Florida Tornadoes) | MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Press
FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Friday, May 10, 2024
RE: Executive Order 24-94 (May North Florida Tornadoes)
Following the severe weather that impacted North F... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | FEMA Approves $6.4M for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Orange County | LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA has approved $6,419,944 in grant funding to reimburse Orange County for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian.
The storm left extensive debris, resulting in a threat to public health and safety. Approximately 11... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $820M Federal Assistance in Six Months for Hurricane Idalia Recovery | Six months after Hurricane Idalia struck the Florida Big Bend as a major Category 3 hurricane, FEMA and its federal partners have provided more than $820 million to help with disaster recovery.
FEMA provided $82.5 million in Individual Assi... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | FEMA Approves $17.1M for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Charlotte County | FEMA has approved $17,146,064 in grant funding to reimburse Charlotte County for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian.
The storm left extensive debris, resulting in a threat to public health and safety. Approximately 1,667,497 cubic ... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | FEMA Approves Additional $51.4M for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Lee County | FEMA has approved an additional $51,415,078 in grant funding to reimburse Lee County for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian.
The storm left extensive debris, resulting in a threat to public health and safety. Approximately 2,040,62... |
| Jan 31, 2024 | FEMA Spearheads Collaboration for Resilient Florida Communities | FEMA is proud to announce substantial achievements in strengthening resilience across several Florida communities. FEMA is working with the Interagency Recovery Coordination’s Targeted Recovery Support Unit and other local and federal agenc... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | FEMA Rapidly Mobilizes Direct Housing Program to Assist Hurricane Idalia Survivors | In a remarkable display of efficiency and dedication, FEMA swiftly activated its Direct Housing program to assist Hurricane Idalia survivors. As of Jan. 23, FEMA had placed all eligible households affected by Hurricane Idalia in temporary h... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Don’t Wait, Look to Purchase Flood Insurance Just in Case | Many Florida residents believe they don't need to buy flood insurance. They don't live in a high-risk flood zone. But flooding can happen anywhere, often to the surprise of residents who thought they were covered for disaster. When flooding... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | FEMA Application Deadline has Passed but Help Still Available for Floridians | The Nov. 29 deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available for Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia.
Applicants should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure the disaster assistance process ... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Stopping in Hillsborough County | LAKE MARY, Fla. – The State of Florida and FEMA are operating a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Hillsborough County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The first stop is:
Hillsborough Community College - Th... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Additional Help Available to Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian | LAKE MARY, Fla. — Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management (DCM). This FEMA-funded program, managed by Volunteer Florida, provides case managers that work directly with disaster survivors to ident... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | FEMA Approves More Than $173 Million to Florida Division of Emergency Management | LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA Public Assistance has approved $173,113,639.73 to reimburse the Florida Division of Emergency Management for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Ian.
In response to Hurricane Ian, FDEM utilized contract ... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Stay in Touch with FEMA | LAKE MARY, Fla. – If you applied for FEMA assistance after the Broward County severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, ensure that FEMA has your current contact information. FEMA may need to contact you for additional information.
If your con... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | $1 Billion in FEMA Public Assistance Supports Florida Recovery from Hurricane Ian | LAKE MARY, Fla. – In nine months since Hurricane Ian struck Florida, FEMA Public Assistance has approved $1 billion in funding for emergency response, debris removal and repair or replacement of public facilities.
The most recent obligation... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Last Weekend to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County | LAKE MARY, Fla. – If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
FEMA may... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Disaster Recovery Centers Closing as Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance Approaches | LAKE MARY, Fla. – The Disaster Recovery Center at the Sadkin Community Center in Lauderhill, and the Mobile center at Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale are scheduled to close June 24.
If your primary residence is in Broward Co... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Broward County Disaster Recovery Centers Closed for Holiday | LAKE MARY, Fla. – The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
All Disaster Recovery Centers in Broward County will be closed Monday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
All centers will reo... |
| Jun 10, 2023 | Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Broward County to Close | LAKE MARY, Fla. – Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers have made several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center at the following location is closin... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | FEMA Approves $4.79 Million for Mosquito Control After Hurricane Ian | LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA Public Assistance has approved a grant totaling $4,795,332 to reimburse the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for mosquito control expenses after Hurricane Ian.
The September 2022 storm brought t... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | FLHSMV, FHP promueven consejos de seguridad de verano durante los meses de mucho viaje | June 2, 2023
~ Junio y julio históricamente muestran velocidades más altas, choques a medida que Florida se convierte en un destino de verano de primer nivel ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Hoy, el Departamento de Seguridad Vial y Vehículos Motorizad... |
| May 16, 2023 | Additional Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Stops in Broward County | LAKE MARY, Fla. – Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be making several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
The Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be at the following loca... |
| May 12, 2023 | FEMA Approves Nearly $6 Million for Lee County Beach Work | LAKE MARY, Fla. – On April 6, FEMA Public Assistance approved a grant of $5,978,207 to reimburse Lee County for emergency work after Hurricane Ian at Fort Myers Beach.
The Sept. 28, 2022, storm caused extensive damage to the beach. The coun... |
| May 12, 2023 | Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Stopping in Broward County | LAKE MARY, Fla. – Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be making several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
The Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be at the following loca... |
| May 8, 2023 | Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Broward County | LAKE MARY, Fla. – The State of Florida and FEMA are operating a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Broward County.
Location: Hortt Park, 1700 SW 14TH Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed... |
| May 2, 2023 | At Six-Month Mark, Florida Hurricane Sally Recovery is Moving Ahead | PENSACOLA, Fla -- Six months ago, communities across 14 affected counties in Florida experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Sally. Since the hurricane made landfall Sept. 16, 2020, federal assistance for recovery in those counties... |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Broward County Residents Can Apply for FEMA Assistance | LAKE MARY, Fla. – Homeowners and renters in Broward County who were affected by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
President Biden issued a major disaster declarati... |
| Mar 24, 2023 | FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance | LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA approved an extension for Transitional Sheltering Assistance for survivors who still need time finding housing and continue to qualify for the program. There are two dates to pay attention to:
Must check out by June 3... |
| Mar 23, 2023 | FEMA Approves $14 Million for Lee County Schools, Sheriff | LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA Public Assistance has approved two grants to reimburse the Lee County School District and Lee County Sheriff for emergency costs responding to Hurricane Ian.
The school district was approved for a grant of $10,069,446... |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Nearly $7 Billion in Federal Support Helps Floridians with Rent, Repair, Temporary Housing, Debris, Emergency Response, Other Costs After Hurricane Ian | LAKE MARY, Fla. – More than $6.97 billion in federal support to Floridians is helping households, communities, and the state of Florida recover from Hurricane Ian.
The support includes $1.06 billion in FEMA Individual Assistance for 384,477... |
| Nov 18, 2022 | FDOH Encourages Floridians to Be Prepared Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole Landfall | Contact:
Communications Office
[email protected]
850-245-4111
Tallahassee, Fla. — In response to Tropical Storm Nicole, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is working to support local and state response efforts to protect public hea... |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Hurricane Ian as it happened: Recovery efforts begin in Florida and the Carolinas | News Hurricane Ian as it happened: Recovery efforts begin in Florida and the Carolinas
Morgan McFall-Johnsen, Kimberly Leonard, Azmi Haroun, Lloyd Lee, Marianne Guenot, Rebecca Cohen, Natalie Musumeci, Erin Snodgrass, Katherine Tangalakis-L... |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Hurricane Ian - Special Needs Shelters | Contact:
Communications Office
[email protected]
850-245-4111
Tallahassee, Fla. — In response to Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Health has prepared for Special Needs Shelter operations to begin in areas of anticipated landfal... |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 2.5 million Floridians are under evacuation order as Gov. Ron DeSantis warns of 'catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge' from Hurricane Ian | Science 2.5 million Floridians are under evacuation order as Gov. Ron DeSantis warns of 'catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge' from Hurricane Ian
Kimberly Leonard
2022-09-27T16:31:16Z
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| Sep 27, 2022 | Uber offering discounted rides for Gulf Coast residents to shelters ahead of Hurricane Ian | Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast who need to evacuate to a shelter ahead of Hurricane Ian are eligible for a discounted Uber ride to do so, Governor Ron DeSantis' office announced. The discounted rides are eligible for residents in Hillsbo... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | PSC Gets Update from Division of Emergency Management | TALLAHASSEE — With another active hurricane season predicted, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today received a briefing from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM), the lead agency that plans for and responds to hurr... |
| May 24, 2022 | VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Urges Floridians to Prepare for an Active 2022 Hurricane Season | Attorney General Ashley Moody News Release
VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Urges Floridians to Prepare for an Active 2022 Hurricane Season
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Following predictions of an active 2022 hurricane season, Attorney General Ashley Moo... |
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