Governor DeSantis Signs 2023-2024 Budget
Increasing Florida’s Disaster Response Capabilities
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) today highlighted Governor DeSantis’ and the Florida Legislature’s investment in strengthening preparedness, recovery, and resiliency through the signing of the 2023-2024 budget. The 2023-2024 budget expands the Division’s response and recovery capabilities for future disaster responses while also supporting FDEM operations for non-declared disasters.
“Governor Ron DeSantis continues to prove his commitment to building a more prepared and resilient Florida,” said FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie. “I want to also thank the Florida Legislature for supporting our vision of maintaining the Division’s position as a national leader in the field of emergency management.”
Key highlights from the FY 2023-2024 budget include:
- $500 million for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund to ensure funds are available for any unforeseen disaster impacting Florida.
- $2.1 billion in federal and state funding so that communities and the state can respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies as well as mitigate against future disasters or emergencies.
- $3 million to streamline the FDEM’s grant management system and support expedited preparedness, recovery and mitigation funding to Florida’s communities.
- $2.5 million to expand access to the Division’s emergency mission management system and enhance FDEM’s resource management effectiveness and ability to serve communities during a disaster.
- $11 million to implement theSafeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act and establish a revolving loan program for local communities.
- $500,000 to support FDEM’s operations for Non-declared Disaster responses.
- $350 million for the Hurricane Ian and Nicole Recovery Grant Program to support communities impacted during the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
- $5 million to help clean up Sargassum seaweed along the ocean side of Florida Keys and east coast of Florida.
