The FL Division of Emergency Management works to ensure that FL is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate against their impacts.
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🚨 10/17 Update: Isaias Resources 🚨
❓ Info & Resources: FloridaDisaster.org/Updates
🚐 Sheltering Assistance: EmergencyRV.org
🚜 Agricultural Assistance: tinyurl.com/DisasterFarmAid
🚧 Road Closures: FL511.com
⛑️ Red Cross: 800-RED-CROSS
🧹 Samaritan's Purse: 833-747-1234
⚖️ Legal Helpline: 833-514-2940
🛡️ Insurance Helpline: 877-MY-FL-CFO
⚠️ Price Gouging Hotline: 866 9NO-SCAM
🏢 Business Resources: FloridaDisaster.biz
🚫 Unlicensed Activity: 866-532-1440
🤝 Want to Volunteer? Volunteerflorida.org
🫶 Donate: FloridaDisasterFund.org
Happy National First Responders Day! 🚒🚑🚓
From everyday emergencies to major disasters like Hurricane #Isaias, Florida's first responders work tirelessly to protect lives, serve communities & keep residents safe.
Today, we recognize the courage, dedication & selfless service of the men & women who answer the call when Floridians need them most.
Thank you for all you do to keep Florida safe! 👏
🚁 A first responder’s work begins long before a storm makes landfall. Teams prepare equipment, coordinate with partners & position resources to ensure they’re ready to respond when it’s safe to do so.
From search & rescue & emergency medical care to evacuations, road closures & assisting those in immediate need, first responders play a critical role before, during & after a disaster.
To every first responder serving Floridians: thank you for your courage, commitment & dedication to keeping our communities safe. 🤝
📢 #Isaias MARC UPDATE 📢
Need help navigating recovery? Visit a local Multi Agency Resource Center (MARC) to connect with state & local resources in one place.
Services include:
▪️ Support for older adults & people with disabilities
▪️ Home repair guidance & licensed contractor info
▪️ Employment & legal aid resources
▪️ Family support services
👇 Find MARC locations below, along with details & additional recovery resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
📢 Public Assistance (PA) is approved for 15 counties impacted by Hurricane #Isaias.
PA helps eligible state & local governments & certain private nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, recover from disaster impacts.
🎥 Hear from @FLSERT’s State Public Assistance Officer on what this approval means for eligible applicants & the next steps in recovery.
Still under federal review:
👥 Individual Assistance (IA)
🛠️ Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)
Stay up to date on recovery efforts: FloridaDisaster.org/Updates
FL Division of Emergency Management retweeted
The Florida SBDC Network is deploying Mobile Assistance Centers (MACs) into the field to help small businesses impacted by Hurricane Isaias navigate disaster assistance, find resources & more. Find pop-up MAC locations & learn more at: FloridaSBDC.org/isaias
❓ DYK the difference between Public Assistance & Individual Assistance?
Following federal approval of Florida's Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane #Isaias, here's what you need to know:
🚧 Public Assistance (PA) supports eligible state & local emergency work & the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities.
🏠 Individual Assistance (IA) helps eligible individuals & households with disaster-related needs.
PA has been approved for 15 counties, while IA & Hazard Mitigation Assistance are still under review.
Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for more recovery resources.
🚨 #Isaias Recovery Update! At the request of @GovRonDeSantis, a Major Disaster Declaration has been approved to support recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane #Isaias.
Public Assistance, which supports emergency work & the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities, has been approved for the following 15 counties:
📍 Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton & Washington.
Approval for Individual Assistance & Hazard Mitigation Assistance remains under review.
FL Division of Emergency Management retweeted
If your business experienced damage from Hurricane Isaias, report your damages and economic losses through the Business Damage Assessment Survey today >> FloridaDisaster.biz
⚠️ 10/28: High tide is expected within the next 1–2 hours along FL’s East Coast.
Flooding remains a concern as rising tides may make roads impassable with little warning.
🌊 A flooded road can cost you more than time. Saltwater flooding can cause serious vehicle damage & costly repairs.
🔎 Check local high tide times: tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ma…
FL Division of Emergency Management retweeted
Stay alert for contractor scams during storm recovery. Do your research, watch for warning signs, and take your time before agreeing to repairs.
Visit MyFloridaCFO.com/Division/Co… for resources to help protect yourself from fraud.
📢 #ISAIAS MARC UPDATE 📢
Visit your local Multi Agency Resource Center (MARC) to connect with state & local recovery resources!
Santa Rosa County:
📍 Pensacola State College
🕐 8 AM - 6 PM CDT
🗓️ Closing Wednesday, 10/28
Washington County:
📍 Wausau Town Hall
🕐 8 AM - 7 PM CDT
🗓️ Closing Thursday, 10/29
For MARC details & additional recovery resources, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
🌊 10/27: Dangerous beach & boating conditions continue along FL’s East Coast, adding to ongoing flood concerns.
Hazards include:
⚠️ Life-threatening rip currents
🌊 Rough surf with waves reaching up to 13 ft in SE FL
💨 Gale-force winds offshore across Central & South FL
Stay out of the water & away from the shoreline.
Check the maps below for current beach & marine hazards in your area. 👇
#ISAIAS CLEANUP & DEBRIS REMOVAL
🔥 Practice wildfire safety: avoid burning storm debris.
🧹 Separate debris into the 6 designated piles
⚠️ Keep debris clear of roads, sidewalks, storm drains, fire hydrants, utility poles & downed power lines.
Need storm cleanup help on private roads or in gated communities?
📞 @SamaritansPurse: 833-747-1234
Find local debris pickup schedules & guidelines through your county’s emergency management office: FloridaDisaster.org/Counties
FL Division of Emergency Management retweeted
A disaster can change a family’s life in a matter of minutes. Finding a safe place to stay shouldn’t become another crisis. EmergencyRV exists to help provide a safe, temporary place to stay while families navigate everything that comes after a disaster.
Our partnerships with the @FLSERT and the Florida State Emergency Response Teams have been an important part of making that possible during our response to Hurricane #Isaias in Florida.
The names, places and disasters may change. The mission doesn’t: when families need a safe place to stay, we show up.
⚠️ 10/27: EAST COAST FLOODING UPDATE ⚠️
Water levels have peaked in NE FL & are peaking in East Central & SE Florida today with high tide.
The tidal St. Johns River is expected to remain in moderate to minor flood stage through this week, with moderate flooding continuing at Astor.
Turn around, don’t drown (or damage your car)!
🚗 Coastal flooding isn’t just water on the road — saltwater can damage your vehicle.
🚫 Never drive through flooded roads or around barricades.
Stay safe & monitor forecasts from local @NWS.
Remember the 3 C’s of disaster giving:
💵 CASH is the most flexible & effective way to help.
✅ CONFIRM there’s a legitimate need before donating or volunteering.
🔗 CONNECT with established organizations.
Help Florida recover by supporting impacted communities. #PanhandleStrong
🤝 Get involved: VolunteerFlorida.org
🎁 Donate: FloridaDisasterFund.org
💪 Find recovery resources: FloridaDisaster.org/Updates
