Florida Division of Emergency Management

?Speaker Highlight: Our 2nd annual Florida's Training for Emergency Management (FTEM) will host a set of Keynote Leadership Speakers that will provide attendees with valuable perspective and knowledge! Our first speaker highlight is the Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie MA CEM FPEM! When the World Descends: This discussion is led by Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as he paints the picture of when the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) “descends," an Incident Command Post (ICP) is set up, and what resources/support can be expected. Make sure you register for this workshop and more before it's too late! Registration: https://lnkd.in/edRNUiTf

We are closely monitoring wildfire activity in Miami-Dade County & working with our state partners to respond. Efforts include: ?? Florida Forest Service leading containment efforts with aircraft operations ?? Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles FHP assisting in road closures ?? Florida Department of Transportation conducting road assessments ?? Florida Division of Emergency Management providing Starlinks to first responders We will continue to provide resources necessary to support community response.

We thank all first responders who stood at the ready to rapidly respond to any potential impacts from severe weather threats this past weekend. Our search & rescue teams are the best of the best, & Floridians are safer thanks to their preparedness, expertise & vigilance.

Florida Division of Emergency Management Celebrates Leading Through Excellence with the 5th Annual Emergency Management Day at the Florida Capitol. Read more ?? bit.ly/3FnNiso

Today marks our 5th Annual EM Day at the Capitol! We are proud to be joined by more than 300 emergency management professionals from across the state to discuss ways Florida continues to drive the profession forward & lead the nation in emergency management best practices.

?? We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the Second Annual Florida’s Training for Emergency Management Symposium: Leading Through Excellence (FTEM)! Join FDEM June 9-13, 2025, in Orlando, Florida,?for this premier event, bringing together emergency management professionals from across the state for unparalleled training and networking opportunities. This year’s symposium features: ??Dynamic leadership sessions ??Updated workshops ??Newly developed courses taught by industry experts ???Register now: https://cvent.me/4NPyl4? Please note that registration fees apply this year. Hotel Information: Our room block at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress?is open for booking. If you need group booking assistance or if you are tax-exempt,?please contact Alyssa Newell at [email protected]. We can't wait to see you in Orlando this June!

Florida Division of Emergency Management Urges Preparedness Efforts 100 Days Ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Read more ?? bit.ly/43hVS5A

We're hiring! The Florida Division of Emergency Management is looking to hire for a position within the Bureau of Mitigation: ? The Floodplain Management Specialist position conducts compliance audits for Florida communities within the National Flood Insurance Program and assists local Floodplain Administrators in reviewing and amending their community’s flood ordinance. To apply for this position visit https://lnkd.in/eJqyhF4C. ? This position is located in Tallahassee, FL. ? For more info on this position and others, visit: FloridaDisaster.org/Jobs

Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces the Return of the “Hurricane Awareness Machine” in the 2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Cup Series. Read more ?? bit.ly/3ECG974

? We are just one month away from FDEM's 5th annual Emergency Management Day at the Capitol: Leading Through Excellence! EM Day is a unique opportunity for emergency management professionals statewide to convene at the Florida Capitol and collaborate on ways to better serve residents and engage with legislators. Registration is free! To RSVP for EM Day, please complete our survey: https://lnkd.in/gQthHw3i. For more information about EM Day, visit FloridaDisaster.org/EMDAY.