Emergency Management

Emergency Management

Emergency Management

The Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. The division prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency-response capabilities. The division is the state's liaison to federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. Division staff members provide technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures.

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DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Description

  • As a division under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. The Division prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities.
  • Leading the profession in prepared and resilient communities, the Division is the state's liaison to federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. Division staff members provide technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conduct emergency operations training for state and local governmental agencies with the mission of coordinating, collaborating, and communicating with all community stakeholders for a more resilient Florida.
  • The Division maintains the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee which serves as the communications and command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities alongside county emergency officials. Additionally, the Division operates the State Warning Point, a state emergency communications center staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Description

  • As a division under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. The Division prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities.
  • Leading the profession in prepared and resilient communities, the Division is the state's liaison to federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. Division staff members provide technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conduct emergency operations training for state and local governmental agencies with the mission of coordinating, collaborating, and communicating with all community stakeholders for a more resilient Florida.
  • The Division maintains the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee which serves as the communications and command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities alongside county emergency officials. Additionally, the Division operates the State Warning Point, a state emergency communications center staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Region 7 Response/Preparedness Coord. - 31001799
Region 7 Response/Preparedness Coord. - 31001799 Division of Emergency Management LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 +20 more… May 18, 2026
LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 +20 more… May 18, 2026 Other Division of Emergency Management
OPS Floodplain Management Specialist - 31902284
OPS Floodplain Management Specialist - 31902284 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 19, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 19, 2026 Other Division of Emergency Management
GRANTS SPECIALIST V - 31001017
GRANTS SPECIALIST V - 31001017 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 19, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 19, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
OPS Public Assistance Programmatic Reviewer- 31902019
OPS Public Assistance Programmatic Reviewer- 31902019 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 19, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 19, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
OPS Deputy Bureau Chief of Recovery - 31902093
OPS Deputy Bureau Chief of Recovery - 31902093 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 28, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 28, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
OPS Financial Specialist - 31902040
OPS Financial Specialist - 31902040 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Apr 17, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Apr 17, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
Mitigation Planner - 31001597
Mitigation Planner - 31001597 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 May 29, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 May 29, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
OPS Special Grants Specialist - 31902030
OPS Special Grants Specialist - 31902030 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Apr 7, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Apr 7, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
OPS Office Manager - 31902486
OPS Office Manager - 31902486 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 29, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 May 29, 2026 Administrative and Office Support Division of Emergency Management