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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OPS Field Resource Unit Leader - 31902105
OPS Field Resource Unit Leader - 31902105 Division of Emergency Management BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212 +21 more… Jan 8, 2026
BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212 +21 more… Jan 8, 2026 Other Division of Emergency Management
OPS Financial Specialist - 31902040
OPS Financial Specialist - 31902040 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Jan 8, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Jan 8, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
OPS Financial Specialist - 31902503
OPS Financial Specialist - 31902503 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Jan 5, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Jan 5, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
OPS Grant Manager - 31902302
OPS Grant Manager - 31902302 Division of Emergency Management TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 +20 more… Jan 8, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 +20 more… Jan 8, 2026 Other Division of Emergency Management
Regional Recovery Coordinator - Region 7 - 31001803
Regional Recovery Coordinator - Region 7 - 31001803 Division of Emergency Management LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 +4 more… Jan 7, 2026
LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 +4 more… Jan 7, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management
Regional Recovery Coordinator - Region 9 - 31001695
Regional Recovery Coordinator - Region 9 - 31001695 Division of Emergency Management FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 +4 more… Jan 7, 2026
FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 +4 more… Jan 7, 2026 Business and Financial Operations Division of Emergency Management