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Jan 23, 18 •
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Emergency Response, Healthcare, Hurricane Preparedness, Legislation •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Nursing home and assisted living facility associations support Governor Scott’s proposal that all facilities have emergency generators
Governor Rick Scott announced today that the Florida Health Care Association, Florida Senior Living Association, LeadingAge Florida and the Florida Assisted Living Association have agreed to support the Governor’s rule to have emergency generators to power...
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Oct 12, 17 •
208 Views •
Emergency Response, Florida Senate, Impact, Statement Release, Weather •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Sen. Victor Torres joins fellow Florida Democrats slamming Puerto Rico relief efforts as half-hearted and ineffective
State Senator Victor Torres (D-Orlando) on Thursday joined fellow Democratic lawmakers at a press conference at the state capitol, demanding that efforts be beefed up to deliver bottlenecked supplies to fellow Americans suffering in Puerto Rico. “Americans...
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Oct 9, 17 •
386 Views •
Emergency Response, Impact, Weather •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Gov. Scott Issues Updates on State Action to Assist Puerto Rico
Governor Rick Scott today provided an update on resources being deployed to Puerto Rico to assist with recovery and response efforts following Hurricane Maria. Governor Scott also directed Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)...
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Oct 9, 17 •
405 Views •
Emergency Response, FLDFS, Impact, Weather •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on DFS Law Enforcement Personnel Lands in Puerto Rico
On Sunday, Major Karl Morgan with the Department of Financial Services’ Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations flew to San Juan, Puerto Rico alongside personnel from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Highway Patrol and Florida...
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Oct 6, 17 •
412 Views •
Emergency Response, Government, Impact, Weather •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Gov. Scott Activates $25 Million Citrus Emergency Loan Program to Aid Citrus Growers
Governor Rick Scott today activated a $25 million Florida Citrus Emergency Loan Program to support citrus growers impacted by Hurricane Irma. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide interest-free...
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Oct 6, 17 •
466 Views •
Emergency Response, Hurricane Preparedness •
Jordan Mauro •
Comments Off on Florida League of Cities Resolution Praises Governor for Leadership, Assistance Throughout Irma
Resolution also commends Florida Division of Emergency Management for ongoing efforts The Florida League of Cities Board of Directors today announced a resolution thanking Gov. Rick Scott, his executive team, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management...
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Oct 5, 17 •
372 Views •
Emergency Response, Government, Impact, Weather •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Gov. Scott: Florida Enters New Host-State Agreement to Help Displaced Puerto Ricans
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Trump Administration has approved his request to enter into Host-State agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This agreement approves 100 percent federal reimbursement for costs incurred by...
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Oct 4, 17 •
695 Views •
Emergency Response, Homepage Slider •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Orlando Fire Fighters Peer Support Team Travels to Las Vegas
IAFF Members Deploy to Assist with Peer Counseling Members of the Orlando Fire Fighters Peer Support Counseling Team are heading to Las Vegas to assist with critical peer support needs in the aftermath of the Las Vegas mass shooting. “Unfortunately, Orlando...
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Oct 3, 17 •
396 Views •
Emergency Response, Florida Senate, Impact, Weather •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Sen. Victor Torres calls on Gov. Scott to expedite stockpiles emergency supplies for Puerto Rico
The former Marine and New York City Cop urges Rick Scott to tap close relationship with Donald Trump to hasten relief Less than 24 hours after his return from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, and his first hand observation of one of the island’s largest...
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Oct 3, 17 •
396 Views •
Emergency Response, Government, Impact, Weather •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Gov. Scott Issues Updates on State Action to Assist Puerto Rico
Governor Rick Scott today visited the American Red Cross distribution warehouse in Orlando to thank volunteers for organizing donations to assist recovery efforts for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Governor Scott also spoke with Puerto Rico Governor...