/tags/emergency-management emergency management en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:36:00 GMT /2025-09-12/new-florida-emergency-hq-built-to-withstand-major-hurricane-strike Florida is nearing completion on more $180 million Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, designed to withstand powerful hurricanes. The state-of-the-art facility will replace the current overcrowded center by the start of the 2026 hurricane season. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:36:00 GMT /2025-09-12/new-florida-emergency-hq-built-to-withstand-major-hurricane-strike Andrew Wulfeck /government-politics/2025-07-15/a-florida-county-leads-the-way-with-a-high-tech-911-system-that-improves-emergency-response Collier County, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos. So-called NG911 systems use modern technology like geotracking, reducing response times and enhancing safety. However, many U.S. regions still rely on outdated systems. Experts stress the need for federal funding to help more communities upgrade to NG911, ensuring better disaster response and everyday safety nationwide. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-07-15/a-florida-county-leads-the-way-with-a-high-tech-911-system-that-improves-emergency-response Freida Frisaro | Associated Press /florida-news/2023-04-21/florida-emergency-managers-fire-the-company-behind-accidental-early-morning-alert The Florida Department of Emergency Management is the culprit in an early wake-up call to the millions of people in the state. Floridians were still snug as bugs in bed when every cell phone and tablet in their home went off. Simultaneously. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:00:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-04-21/florida-emergency-managers-fire-the-company-behind-accidental-early-morning-alert Lynn Hatter /news/2022-07-20/hurricane-preparedness-is-expensive-emergency-managers-look-for-a-solution For low-income people and people in marginalized communities, getting those supplies is sometimes an unreachable goal. She is just one of many in Florida who are working to make hurricane preparedness more inclusive to all, regardless of cost or accessibility. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:59:51 GMT /news/2022-07-20/hurricane-preparedness-is-expensive-emergency-managers-look-for-a-solution Melissa Feito /news/2021-07-22/as-the-delta-variant-rises-emergency-managers-have-some-advice-this-hurricane-season-get-vaccinated The ongoing pandemic has again complicated emergency planning for hurricane season in South Florida, with emergency managers planning to separate shelter evacuees and provide more space even as they worry people will ignore orders over COVID-19 fears. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:40 GMT /news/2021-07-22/as-the-delta-variant-rises-emergency-managers-have-some-advice-this-hurricane-season-get-vaccinated Jenny Staletovich /news/2021-05-25/hurricane-season-starts-in-florida-as-pandemic-continues As the six-month hurricane season officially begins June 1, the Florida Division of Emergency Management will have surpassed 450 days responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tue, 25 May 2021 16:33:00 GMT /news/2021-05-25/hurricane-season-starts-in-florida-as-pandemic-continues Jim Turner / News Service of Florida /news/2021-02-15/jared-moskowitz-official-overseeing-floridas-covid-19-response-resigns Jared Moskowitz heads Florida’s Division of Emergency Management and has overseen much of the state's response to the outbreak. He told the USA TODAY NETWORK that an official announcement of his departure is expected Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:28:18 GMT /news/2021-02-15/jared-moskowitz-official-overseeing-floridas-covid-19-response-resigns Associated Press /news/2021-01-19/florida-emergency-director-moskowitz-will-not-get-fema-post He was rumored to be under consideration. The post will go to a New York official. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:42:09 GMT /news/2021-01-19/florida-emergency-director-moskowitz-will-not-get-fema-post /news/2021-01-14/florida-emergency-director-in-washington-to-blast-feds-for-slow-coronavirus-vaccine-rollout Jared Moskowitz told members of the House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee that the federal government has been slow in meeting Florida's demand for the vaccine. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:33:12 GMT /news/2021-01-14/florida-emergency-director-in-washington-to-blast-feds-for-slow-coronavirus-vaccine-rollout /news/2020-08-01/isaias-weakens-to-storm-status-but-expected-to-re-strengthen-as-it-approaches-florida-overnight Isaias is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to South Florida this weekend.Palm Beach County, which could feel hurricane-force winds, has… Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:05:26 GMT /news/2020-08-01/isaias-weakens-to-storm-status-but-expected-to-re-strengthen-as-it-approaches-florida-overnight Wilkine Brutus, Nancy Klingener, Alexander Gonzalez