Hurricane Preparedness Resources

Florida is no stranger to dealing with disasters situations and with hurricane season starting on June 1, being prepared can be a matter of life or death. As counties, cities, and the state prepare their communities in anticipation of an active hurricane season, FAC would like to provide you with some useful resources as well as phone numbers that you may need.

In the event that a hurricane does make landfall in Florida, FAC is in direct contact with various state agencies as well as FAC Corporate Partners to help provide the most up to date information on response and services available to Florida’s communities. Regular emails will be sent out to commissioners and county staff as well as an additional resource webpage will be created specific to that hurricane.

HURRICANE MILTON

Resources & Updates

Status as of 10/16/2024  at 3pm

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair damaged infrastructure following significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton. This investment includes $5.5 million for emergency berth repairs and dredging in state waters, $3.5 million for immediate security needs and access control and $500,000 to support planning activities for fortifying port infrastructure.

In addition to this funding, Governor DeSantis directed several state agencies to step in and assist the port to expedite recovery efforts. FDOT will provide subject matter experts and skilled workers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will expedite all permits for the immediate rebuild of port infrastructure, and FDEM will provide support in navigating the FEMA award process. The Florida National Guard will also provide personnel to reestablish perimeter security and assist in repairing the port fence. To read more, click here. 

As of 6 PM on 10/15, approximately 127,954 Floridians are without power. The State of Florida has restored 4,042,643 accounts.