TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, after receiving a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center on current efforts to restore power in Southwest Florida, Governor DeSantis called on the Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) to accept additional mutual aid to expedite power restoration to the residents of Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Sanibel and Pine Island. At […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the deployment of Hope Heroes, the volunteer team she assembled as part of her Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose initiative in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, to support older Floridians who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Hope Heroes will be deployed to […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within 48 hours of activation the Florida Disaster Fund raised over $20 million in donations to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222. “Raising more than $20 million in 48 hours for The Florida Disaster Fund […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian after surveying various impacted areas across the state with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. Governor DeSantis traveled to Fort Myers, Seminole County, and St. Augustine to survey impacted areas and meet with storm victims. […]
TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Chair of County Commission, Miami-Dade County Esteban Bovo Jr., Mayor, Hialeah FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, September 30, 2022 RE: […]
Esta mañana, el Gobernador Ron DeSantis detalló los últimos adelantos sobre el huracán Ian con Kevin Guthrie, el Director de la División de Emergencia de Florida, en el centro de emergencia del estado. Para leer más visite esta página. Desde la 1:00 a.m., iniciamos operaciones de búsqueda y rescate en respuesta al huracán Ian. El […]
The Florida Disaster Fund Has Received More Than $10 million in Donations TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within hours of activating, the Florida Disaster Fund has received over $10 million in donations to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222. “We are very […]
Esta tarde, el Gobernador Ron DeSantis detalló los últimos adelantos sobre el huracán Ian en el centro de emergencia del estado con Kevin Guthrie el Director de la División de Emergencia de Florida. Para leer más visite esta página. Ian tocó tierra esta tarde en Cayo Costa con vientos de 155 millas por hora, 2 […]
Florida Solicita que el Presidente Biden Autorice 100 Por Ciento de Fondos Federales por 60 días debido al Huracán Ian Esta mañana, el Gobernador Ron DeSantis detalló los últimos adelantos sobre el huracán Ian en el centro de emergencia del estado y en el centro norte de Florida. Para leer más visite esta página y […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis requested President Biden grant a Major Disaster Declaration for all 67 counties, for all categories, and all types of assistance, due to the ongoing devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian. If granted, a Major Disaster Declaration provides a wide range of federal assistance programs for individuals, as well as funds […]