KEVIN GUTHRIE

Rep. Paul Renner set up a panel to study lessons from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, and Kevin Guthrie called for a forecast of storm surge.

Rick Scott forbade the use of words like “climate change” in official documents). DeSantis isn’t fond of the words, either–he purposely puts the words in quote–or any “left-wing stuff” to fight it. “I will tell you, and this is 100 percent Kevin Guthrie talking from the hip,” Guthrie said. I think the answer to that is, to your point, Dave: we’ve got to rethink resiliency. “Certainly, Governor DeSantis in the last four years has done more for Everglades restoration and return to the natural flow of water in the Everglades than any other Republican governor ever in the history of the state,” Guthrie said.

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The director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management said his first glimpse of the damage along the Volusia County coastline was far worse than the TV news video and photographs presented.

Damage sustained along the Volusia coastline from Nicole was far less than anticipated, said Florida's emergency management director Thursday.

Ron DeSantis will provide an update as Tropical Storm Nicole moves through Florida on Thursday. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Nicole brings storm surge flooding to Brevard, Volusia countiesThe governor will be joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Watch: Brevard County sees power outages from 70-mph winds as Hurricane Nicole makes landfallNicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane around 3 a.m. near Vero Beach. Read: Hurricane Nicole: Have storm-related questions? Call the WFTV Hurricane Help LineChannel 9 will have live coverage of DeSantis’ news conference on Eyewitness News.

A storm's path this week is hard to predict even as its damaging effects on dunes and beaches remain top concerns for Flagler officials.

FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie urged Floridians to prepare for increased storm risks.

Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie told Flagler officials they'll need state dollars for an 800-foot concrete pier.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new developments in disaster-recovery efforts still underway nearly a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Emergency management Director Kevin Guthrie took in the extent of damage to the pier and Flagler's nearly-erased dunes.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday held a news conference at Burnt Store Marina, a yachting resort in Punta Gorda.

Repairing the three-mile connection between Sanibel Island and the mainland passed a major milestone. When can residents use the bridge?

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference on Tuesday regarding the state’s ongoing response to Hurricane Ian. DeSantis is scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m. in Fort Myers. READ: Low pressure system may develop into tropical depression in southwestern GulfThe governor will be joined by Florida Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue and Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. The event will be held at the Punta Rassa Condominiums.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Port Charlotte.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has announced multiple recovery programs available to homes and businesses affected by Hurricane Ian. Officials said that small businesses in the most impacted counties will be prioritized as they are received. Read: Seminole County businesses deal with flooding, flickering power in Hurricane Ian aftermathHouseholds in need of damage assistance can call 1-800-451-1954. Read: Natural disasters like Hurricane Ian could worsen economic inequalitiesResidents impacted by Hurricane Ian can sign up at BlueRoof.us or call toll-free at 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258) for more information. Natural disasters like Hurricane Ian could worsen economic inequalities©2022 Cox Media Group

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at a restaurant in Lee County.

State emergency responders are beginning the daunting task of finding temporary housing for people displaced by Hurricane Ian.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said rescue teams deployed in Ian’s aftermath had already performed more than 1,900 rescues across Florida as of Monday, less than a week after the storm made landfall in Florida.

State officials have taken steps to make it easier for people in areas affected by Hurricane Ian to receive unemployment benefits, as recovery efforts from the massive storm continued Monday and the death toll mounted.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is holding a news conference in Tallahassee.

Search and rescue teams are uncovering scenes of enormous loss in the aftermath.

The Latest on Hurricane Ian:Officials in Florida fear the death toll from Hurricane Ian could rise substantially, given the wide swath of the state swamped by the storm. ___CHARLESTON S.C. — Charleston County emergency services were suspended Friday as officials prepared for Hurricane Ian to make landfall on South Carolina’s coast. ___TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning and team owner Jeff Vinik are donating $2 million toward Hurricane Ian relief efforts. ___FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thousands of residents of long-term care facilities in Florida remained displaced by Hurricane Ian. ___CHARLESTON, S.C. — The main airport in Charleston, South Carolina, has closed ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Ian.

The governor said more than 1,000 rescue personnel are going up and down the Florida coast.

A major-disaster declaration that President Joe Biden issued early Thursday will be expanded to more areas as Florida tries to recover from Hurricane Ian, the...

At least 44 people are dead after Hurricane Ian ripped across Florida, according to the latest numbers provided by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Joe Raedle/GettyRescue crews going house to house in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian have encountered harrowing scenes, including scores of stranded people and at least one house that was completely submerged with human remains inside.Kevin Guthrie, Florida’s emergency management director, said during a Friday morning press briefing that authorities are reviewing 21 fatalities to see if they’re related to the catastrophic hurricane. The death toll is expected to rise as many parts of Lee Co

Ron DeSantis is set to give an update Thursday on Ian as the devastating storm continues its move through Florida. The governor is set to speak at 8:45 a.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. LIVE UPDATES: Ian weakens to tropical storm as strong winds and heavy rains continue in FloridaJoining DeSantis for the press conference will be Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Ian weakened to a tropical storm Thursday morning but is still producing strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surges across parts of Florida. Read: Tracking Ian: How to stay informed when your power goes outDeSantis held several news conferences Wednesday as Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm.

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Florida's governor and emergency management officials said Wednesday it was too late to evacuate from certain areas as Hurricane Ian closed in.

Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the...

As Florida braces for Hurricane Ian, Gov. Ron DeSantis held multiple news conferences Tuesday to warn against the storm’s impacts.

Ron DeSantis will give an update Monday on Florida’s preparations for Hurricane Ian. The governor will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. Watch: Hurricane Ian forms, expected to rapidly strengthen on track towards FloridaJoining DeSantis at the news conference will be Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and senior military adviser to the governor, Maj. Gen. James O. Eifert. DeSantis spoke from the State Emergency Operations Center on Sunday to give updates after he issued a state of emergency for the state over the weekend. DeSantis gives updates on Florida’s emergency response to IanChannel 9 will monitor the governor’s address and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a briefing on Hurricane Ian.

Florida’s governor and emergency management leaders say the Federal Emergency Management Agency is already assisting the state in preparing for Ian’s impact.

Supply chain issues could impact how long it takes for power companies to restore electricity after a powerful storm hits Central Florida.

As hurricane season hits its peak, Florida’s top emergency manager is warning of the potential for major electrical problems after a storm hits.

Record fuel prices could make many Floridians less willing to evacuate if they are threatened by hurricanes, the AAA auto club said. With the average...

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.

An increased demand for shelter space is expected if hurricanes threaten Florida’s coastline in the upcoming storm season. With COVID-19 protocols lifted, and people pinching...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Wednesday declaring a state of emergency in 30 counties where agriculture was hit hard by a cold front in late January.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said last week that the tests weren't distributed because of "low demand."

800,000 to a million Covid tests expired in a state stockpile, with the omicron variant spreading and residents facing long lines for testing.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state is shipping about 1 million at-home coronavirus tests to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, with the kits...

Joe Raedle/GettyAmid a shortage of COVID-19 tests that left huge swaths of the U.S. facing bare pharmacy shelves, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed a million testing kits to expire in a state stockpile. The head of Florida’s Department of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie made the shocking admission Thursday during a press conference alongside DeSantis. Guthrie said, “We had between 800,000 and a million Abbott test kits in our warehouse that did expire.” Despite an urgent December demand from

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis will host a news conference at a hospital in Fort Lauderdale early Monday. READ: Coronavirus: Total US COVID-19 cases top 55 millionDeSantis’ administration did not say what the news conference will be about. Channel 9 will livestream the news conference on its website. Click here to watch it when it starts.

Gov. Ron DeSantis commemorated the three-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael at a news conference Friday morning in the Florida Panhandle.

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak in Ormond Beach on Thursday morning. The governor will host a news conference at the Ormond Beach Senior Center at 10:30 a.m.DeSantis’ administration did not say what the news conference will be about. The governor will be joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Division of Emergency Management Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth Scheppke. READ: Quarantining students lead to school disruption for thousands in CFLChannel 9 will livestream the news conference on its website.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Thursday morning in Jacksonville.

During an interview in late May, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and his team had been on COVID-19 response for well over a year. Tracking Elsa: Storm remains over Cuba, continues on track toward Florida’s west coastBut little did he know that come early July, the department would be handling the coronavirus response, a catastrophic condo collapse and a tropical storm. Emergency Management has a written co-response plan that it turns to when they are handling more than one disaster at a time. READ: Altamonte offering free sandbags at Eastmonte Park ahead of Tropical Storm ElsaLast week, all of Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue Teams were sent to Surfside, working 12 hours shifts to search for survivors. Guthrie made the decision to relieve the Florida teams and call in crews from other states so Florida’s first responders are back home so they can stand ready ito respond to any impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Sunday, officials planned to bring down the still-standing part of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South before Tropical Storm Elsa’s arrival, which looks as if it’ll happen late Monday or Tuesday. Getting things ready for that halted rescue workers efforts Saturday evening.

Thunder and lightning storms interfere with searchers as they claw through debris in search of survivors. State officials say an extra federal team would help them deal with inclement weather.

With the possibility of a busy hurricane season, which has seen four named storms, and a massive rescue operation at the Surfside condominium collapse, rescue crews could be caught in the middle of two disasters.

Hurricane season kicked off on June 1 and the National Hurricane Center has already tracked three storms, a rarity for this time of year and a possible indication of what is to come. Forecasters have warned that they expect an “above-average” Atlantic hurricane season.

It’s 2022. And people have learned to live surrounded by the novel coronavirus and its many variants moving across the world that cause COVID-19.

It’s that time of year again: Hurricane season, and it’s round two of dealing with this during a pandemic. READ: See what NOAA is predicting for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasonBut crews are prepared, with stockpiles of gloves, masks, hand sanitizers for shelters. “Everybody should now start at the top of their checklist, insurance review, whether it’s a renter’s insurance, homeowners’ insurance or a business owners’ insurance,” Guthrie said. “You need to do an insurance review.”READ: Hurricane season officially begins; here’s what to expectHe said you can’t just rely on FEMA if something happens to your home during hurricane. READ: Hurricane Preparedness Week: How you can prepare now for hurricane seasonSunday will mark the end of Florida’s tax-free disaster prep holiday.

For 445 days and counting, the Florida Division of Emergency Management has been going to war against the coronavirus. “As we continue to see the future of vaccinations, I think you’re going to see a multi-layered approach,” Guthrie said. “You’ll see much more of a local look on a day-to-day basis in the future, probably in the near future,” Guthrie said. READ: Coronavirus “under control” in Orange County, health officials say“I’m certainly very, very happy with where we’re at,” Guthrie said. But what’s the biggest challenge Guthrie and his team are facing as it relates to the coronavirus response?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a tax relief package into law that includes the state’s first-ever Freedom Week and extends the state’s Back to School tax-free period.

Kevin Guthrie was sentenced after a four-day trial over an assault that occurred in September 2017 at a fellow actor's apartment in Glasgow, Scotland.

Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that Florida Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz is leaving the job after two years running point on the state’s response to hurricanes and Covid-19. aDeputy Director Kevin Guthrie, who’d led Flagler County’s emergency management division from late 2013 to February 2016, will replace Moskowitz, though a timeline was not given. Unhappy with the administration’s insecurities, Guthrie resigned and became Pasco’s emergency management director (a title the Flagler administration had gone as far as denying him). His rise from there to state emergency management was not a surprise. The appointment eventually went to Deanne Criswell, who was New York City’s head of emergency management.

click to enlarge photo via NSFJared MoskowitzGov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that Florida Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz is leaving the job after two years running point on the state’s response to hurricanes and COVID-19.Deputy Director Kevin Guthrie will replace Moskowitz, though a timeline was not given. Moskowitz has played a key role in the state’s response to COVID-19, including in testing and vaccinations. Every second, of every hour, of every day,” Moskowitz tweeted last Sunday, the third anniversary of the shooting that left 17 people dead, including 14 students.After the 2020 presidential election, Moskowitz said he would listen if contacted by President Joe Biden to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Former Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew resigned in October to head the Florida Hospital Association.