FDEM has activated the State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) to provide an additional resource for Floridians to receive up-to-date information regarding Hurricane Ian.Through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), more than 1,800 personnel from 26 states have deployed to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts.Army Corps of Engineers to conduct infrastructure assessments of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and assisted living facilities. More than 410,800 were served on Tuesday, October 4, and more than 936,100 hot meals have been served since volunteer kitchens opened. FDEM is working with feeding partners to open kitchens for impacted and displaced residents.Florida Department of Health in Highlands County.DeSoto County Department of Emergency Management.More than 11.5 million MREs and 41 million bottles of water have been distributed so far.27 POD sites operating and distributing food, water, and ice to local populations:įlorida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM).The Florida National Guard has supported a total of 247 missions. Following Governor DeSantis’ authorization, Joint Task Force Florida has 5,050 personnel activated and is executing missions in response to Hurricane Ian.A Florida Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Team deployed to Central Florida to support state USAR Task Forces and incident assessment.The Missouri Task Force 1 Disaster Situational Assessment and Reconnaissance (DSAR) Team is deploying to Florida through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact to support urban search and rescue efforts and incident assessment.Florida National Guard engineering resources were deployed to assist with route clearance in Pinellas and Lee Counties.This line combines current resources into a single point of contact that will connect first responders with mental health professionals. DCF has created a First Responder Support Line: 40 – that all first responders throughout the impacted areas can contact.There are more than 1,000 team members performing search and rescue.There have been 2,500 rescues made to date.Safe and found persons can be reported safe at. All Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian can find someone to talk to today through the Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 80. Floridians’ health and well-being are a top priority, and the Department of Children and Families is reminding individuals that they are not alone. Mental health resources for individuals and communities are available at /HurricaneIan. Additionally, the First Lady has worked with the State Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator Sara Newhouse to compile a webpage of resources to help first responders navigate resources for mental health needs post hurricane.
To contribute, please visit text DISASTER to 20222. There are currently 11 fueling depot stations open statewide, and a mobile fuel truck has been deployed to Arcadia to support residents without access to fuel.Īdditional programs that have been put into place to aid communities include the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, the initiation of the Army Corps of Engineers’ Operation Blue Roof, and FDOT’s diligent work to construct temporary bridges into areas that are cut off from motorists.įirst Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Disaster Fund has raised nearly $35 million since activation.
They have already restored power nearly 2.4 million accounts across the state, representing 88.92% of accounts restored since the peak. There are currently 298,820 reported power outages.
This morning, President Biden approved the Governor’s request to make additional disaster funding available to the State of Florida and extended the time period for 100 percent federal funding for an additional 30 days, giving Florida a total of 60 days at 100 percent funding following Hurricane Ian. The Governor also brought Florida Department of Transportation engineers to Sanibel Island to begin construction on a bridge to the island. While visiting Matlacha in Lee County, the Governor announced the emergency road and bridge repairs for Pine Island have been completed in less than three days. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Lee County to give updates, survey impacted areas and to deliver supplies to Sanibel Island.
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