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Following Governor Rick Scott’s request, today President Donald Trump approved a pre-landfall emergency declaration. This declaration will provide important resources and assistance from the federal government, including personnel, equipment and supplies, as well as making available funding sources for emergency protective measures. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Federal Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration Signed by the President
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
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
Governor Rick Scott issued Executive Order 18-276 declaring a state of emergency in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy and Citrus counties, as the state continues to monitor and prepare for Tropical Storm Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Michael
Secretary of State Ken Detzner reminds Floridians that the deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming General Election is this Tuesday, October 9. Voters can find resources and information to Get Ready. Get Set. Vote! at YourVoteFlorida.com. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Reminds Floridians of October 9 Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the State Archives of Florida are pleased to announce their 2018 American Archives Month campaign, Focus on Florida: Photography in the Sunshine State. The campaign highlights one of the earliest known photographs of Florida, an 1849 Key West daguerreotype, as well as the State Archives’ extensive collection of photographs and the history of the photographic process. [Read more…] about Florida Department of State Celebrates American Archives Month
Governor Rick Scott today reiterated the State of Florida’s commitment and readiness to deploy any needed resources or funding to communities impacted by naturally-occurring red tide. Governor Scott’s announcement today follows confirmation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) that red tide is present in low to medium concentrations in an isolated area of the Atlantic Ocean off Palm Beach County. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: State Prepared to Deploy Resources, Funding to Atlantic Coast Communities Impacted by Red Tide
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s State Expenditure Plan (SEP), which includes more than $291 million in projects to restore and protect Florida’s Gulf Coast, was approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $291 Million to Improve Water Quality Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
A new health initiative to combat childhood obesity in Miami-Dade launched this week. MEND 7-13 — Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it! — is a new program designed to combat childhood obesity among children age 7-13 by educating families on the importance of proper nutrition. [Read more…] about Florida’s Community Health Centers Combat Childhood Obesity with Launch of MEND Program
Governor Rick Scott announced that Pinellas County will receive another $2 million, and Lee County has received an additional $1.1 million, in grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support efforts to mitigate the impacts of red tide. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Pinellas and Lee Counties to Receive Another $3 Million for Red Tide Cleanup
