Governor Scott will continue to be in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure the state is prepared to respond to the potential devastating impacts from Hurricane Michael. On October 7th, Governor Scott declared a state of emergency in 26 Florida counties, and expanded it to include 35 counties total on October 8th. To see his Emergency Order, click HERE. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael
It’s Not Too Late to Start Hurricane Preparations
Floridians are getting ready for impending hit from Hurricane Michael
Even though Hurricane Michael is bearing down rapidly on the Florida Panhandle, there is still time for area residents to make emergency preparations to keep themselves, their loved ones, and their homes safe, according to the National Hurricane Survival Initiative and the FAIR Foundation. The season’s 13th named storm is forecast to strike the Panhandle area of Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing dangerous storm surge, destructive winds, and flooding rainfall.
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Nelson asks Trump for emergency declaration ahead of storm
U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter today to President Trump in support of the state of Florida’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Michael. The president’s approval is necessary to ensure that federal resources are made available before and after the storm. [Read more…] about Nelson asks Trump for emergency declaration ahead of storm
CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: As Hurricane Michael Threatens, Make Last Minute Preparations
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis urged Florida residents in the potential impacted areas to make final preparations to homes and property ahead of Hurricane Michael today.
Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw’s Statement Regarding Hurricane Michael
With the panhandle of Florida in the path of a potential category-three hurricane, Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw had this to say: [Read more…] about Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw’s Statement Regarding Hurricane Michael
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Joined Gov. Scott at Escambia County Emergency Operations Center for Update on Hurricane Michael
Today, October 8, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis joined Governor Rick Scott at the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center in Pensacola for an update on Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Joined Gov. Scott at Escambia County Emergency Operations Center for Update on Hurricane Michael
Department Preparing to Support and Protect Floridians Affected by Hurricane Michael
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are working at full speed to prepare for Hurricane Michael. The department assumes broad roles and responsibilities in disaster response efforts, ranging from securing meals for post-storm distribution to preparing Florida Forest Service teams to conduct search and rescue missions and clear debris. [Read more…] about Department Preparing to Support and Protect Floridians Affected by Hurricane Michael
Florida Launches Suspicious Activity Reporting App for Students
Attorney General Pam Bondi, along with Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen and Florida Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart, today announced the launch of Fortify Florida, a suspicious activity reporting app. The app is now available to students across the state. [Read more…] about Florida Launches Suspicious Activity Reporting App for Students
Florida PSC Meetings Canceled Due to Hurricane Michael
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today announced that all meetings scheduled for this week, October 8-12, 2018, have been canceled due to Hurricane Michael’s expected landfall in the Big Bend area on Wednesday. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Meetings Canceled Due to Hurricane Michael
Gov. Scott Requests Pre-Landfall Disaster Declaration, Extends Emergency Order
Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael
Today, October 8th, Governor Scott requested that President Donald Trump declare a pre-landfall emergency for the State of Florida in preparation for Hurricane Michael, which is currently forecast to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Florida Panhandle very soon. This declaration will provide important resources and assistance from the federal government, as well as free up funding sources for emergency protective measures. To view the Governor’s request, click HERE. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Requests Pre-Landfall Disaster Declaration, Extends Emergency Order
