TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center and will continue to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian with First Lady Casey DeSantis. Yesterday, the Governor visited a Lee County shelter to meet with survivors while the First Lady traveled to meal distribution sites and the Douglas T. Jacobson […]

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis visited the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte and met with residents who weathered out the storm at the nursing home. One of the residents, Anna Wojtalik, celebrated her 101st birthday on Thursday, September 29, following Hurricane Ian. “Anna is a beautiful example […]

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Yesterday, First Lady Casey DeSantis visited the First Responder Base Camp in Lee County to help distribute meals and meet with First Responders aiding in Hurricane Ian recovery and response. Agencies from across the state and nation have sent volunteers to Lee County to assist with necessities including monitoring supplies, search & rescue missions, and responding to 911 calls.   First Lady DeSantis also announced a Florida Division of […]

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Hoy, el Gobernador Ron DeSantis visitó la Ciudad de Cape Coral en el condado de Lee para detallar los últimos adelantos sobre los esfuerzos de recuperación en el área y por todo el estado. El Gobernador DeSantis también hizo tres anuncios sobre sus esfuerzos para ayudar al condado de Lee después […]

    FORT MYERS, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined Florida National Guardsmen and first responders for a food and water delivery to Floridians on Pine Island. Pine Island’s access was fully cut off during Hurricane Ian, and the State of Florida is focused on deploying resources to make sure all immediate needs are met as access to the island […]

For Immediate Release: October 3, 2022 Contact: Jim Yocum or Shelly Roberts, 904-232-3914 or 904-232-1004, publicmail.cesaj-cc@usace.army.mil   USACE announces start of Blue Roof Program in response to Hurricane Ian   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been tasked by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist eligible homeowners with temporary roof repairs. The Operation Blue Roof […]

For Immediate Release: October 3, 2022 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, Communications@eog.myflorida.com   Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center and will continue to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. Yesterday, the Governor visited Sarasota and DeSoto counties to distribute hot food, […]

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Executive Director James Hartsell to visit the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home. As the most veteran friendly state in the nation, Florida is committed to serving those who dedicated their lives to our state and nation. The nursing […]

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis traveled to Murdock Baptist Church in Port Charlotte to deliver hot meals and meet with people impacted by Hurricane Ian. First Lady DeSantis was joined by Southern Baptist State Director David Coggins.   “It is heartening to see communities come together to help neighbors and friends in need,” […]