Plane carrying evacuees from Haiti lands in Central Florida
Amid the rising gang violence in Haiti, the first of what Florida Gov. DeSantis calls many flights that will bring Americans back to the United States and out of harmโs way is expected to arrive at Orlando-Sanford International Airport Wednesday evening.
One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery โhas a way to goโ
The recovery process from the massive destruction of Hurricane Ian has been โnonstop, 7 days a weekโ and according to Florida Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, the job is far from over.
Gov. DeSantis talks hurricane recovery, gives $1M from disaster fund to South Florida schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday held a news conference at a street corner near Fort Myers, recapping the stateโs ongoing recovery efforts in South Florida after Hurricane Ian, previewing some future plans and awarding money to local education foundations.
Vandals cause $1 million in damage to Volusia dam system installed after hurricanes, officials say
An experimental system in Volusia County that was installed to serve as a temporary sea wall and reinforce the coastline after hurricanes was vandalized, according to Floridaโs emergency management team.
Governor expected to sign declaration of disaster request for Hurricane Nicole
Floridaโs emergency management team is set to present Gov. Ron DeSantis with damage assessments to be used as evidence to request major federal disaster declarations for public assistance and individual assistance in the wake of Hurricane Nicole.
Increased demand for shelters expected if hurricanes threaten Florida coast
With COVID-19 protocols lifted, and people pinching pennies as inflation has hit a four-decade high, emergency-management officials anticipate people will opt for public shelters rather than drive to hotels hundreds of miles away when storms approach.