First Blue Roof Installation Complete, Getting Floridians Back into Their Homes While Repairs Are Made

On October 9, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installed the first Blue Roof in Fort Myers. Operation Blue Roof provides a temporary blue tarp-like covering to help reduce further damage to property and provide residents with a livable house while they recover from Hurricane Ian. This service is free to homeowners, and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

On October 8, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Fort Myers Beach to give updates on recovery efforts in areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Floridians continue to show resiliency through communities coming together to help each other. Full remarks can be found here.   Governor DeSantis was joined by local officials to announce that access […]

State of Florida Announces Transitional Sheltering Program for Residents Impacted by Hurricane Ian

On October 8, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie announced that the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program has been activated by the State of Florida, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for impacted residents in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New Disaster Recovery Center Location in Collier County

On October 8, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that a new Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Collier County to help Floridians who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. This center brings the total number of Disaster Recovery Centers to four centers in three impacted counties. These centers are operated by the Department of Economic Opportunity, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eight to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council

On October 7, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Cerniglia, Michael “Brad” Coolidge, Danielle Larson, and Robert Melgaard and the reappointment of Rockie Jenkins, Troy Maschmeyer, William Parsons, and Mark Smith to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council.   David Cerniglia Cerniglia is the Vice President and General Manager of the South […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Charles Faircloth Jr. to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission

On October 7, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charles Faircloth Jr. to the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission.   Charles Faircloth Jr. Faircloth, of Tallahassee, is the General Counsel for the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. He is a veteran of the United States Army and a current member of the Florida General […]

MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

On October 7, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM   TO:                 Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management   FROM:           Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Friday, October 7, 2022   RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Surges Hope Florida Navigators to Help Floridians Impacted by Hurricane lan

On October 7, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

SARASOTA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the expansion of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity for families and individuals impacted by Hurricane lan. This expansion, spearheaded by First Lady DeSantis and implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families, will provide individuals and families who have been devastated by the storm […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

On October 7, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Volusia and Osceola counties to give updates on recovery efforts and survey areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Floridians continue to show resiliency through communities coming together to help each other. Full remarks can be found here.   There are currently 132,335 reported power outages. More than 42,000 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of Two Additional Disaster Recovery Centers

On October 6, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that two additional Disaster Recovery Centers would be opening in Sarasota and Lee counties to help Floridians who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. These centers are operated by the Department of Economic Opportunity, in conjunction with more than 10 agencies, to provide a one-stop shop for […]