

The State Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator created a survey to assess the need for mental health services for Hurricane Ian first responders.More than 101,800 hot meals were served on Thursday, October 6, and more than 1.3 million hot meals have been served since volunteer kitchens opened. FDEM is working with feeding partners to open kitchens for impacted and displaced residents.More than 12.7 million MREs and 45.9 million bottles of water have been distributed so far.In coordination with federal and state partners, more than 100 pets have been rescued through air operations from the Barrier Islands.At the request of Governor DeSantis, FDEM worked with federal partners to secure an additional 30 days of 100% federal cost share for Public Assistance Category A (debris removal) and Category B (emergency protective measures) for Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.The Florida National Guard has supported a total of 253 missions.įlorida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Following Governor DeSantis’ authorization, Joint Task Force Florida has 4,351 personnel activated and is executing missions in response to Hurricane Ian.Guardsmen continue to assist law enforcement with roving patrols, security, traffic control and curfew enforcement missions. The FLNG has cleared 51.5 miles to date in the impacted area. Task Force engineering resources have also been deployed to assist with route clearance in Pine Island and Charlotte County.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.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.


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. To contribute, please visit text DISASTER to 20222.Īdditionally, 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. There are currently 11 fueling depot stations open statewide, and mobile fuel trucks have been deployed to Arcadia and Dunbar to support residents without access to fuel.įirst Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Disaster Fund has raised nearly $40 million since activation. More than 42,000 linemen have already restored power to nearly 2.6 million accounts across the state, representing 95% of accounts restored since the peak. There are currently 132,335 reported power outages. Floridians continue to show resiliency through communities coming together to help each other.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Volusia and Osceola counties to give updates on recovery efforts and survey areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian.
