What does it mean when the governor of a state declares a state of emergency? When there's a storm like Hurricane Milton, ...

There is also a sense of urgency to clear as much debris as possible from Helene ahead of Milton’s arrival. DeSantis said in ...

Governor Ron DeSantis increased the number of Florida counties under a state of emergency from 35 to 51 on Sunday ahead of ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded a state of emergency to 54 counties ahead of Hurricane Milton, which could bring Category 3 winds and surge, or worst, to the Florida peninsula. Areas at the ...

Florida is bracing for another potentially devastating weather event, as the newly formed Tropical Storm Milton is forecast ...

Despite repeated tropical storms, the nation’s third most populous state continues to attract more newcomers and sees no end ...

Florida, for aggravated animal cruelty. Our agency is grateful for the unprecedented support of State Attorney Suzy Lopez and ...

Emergency declarations are a measure the a Governor can take during or in anticipation of a natural disaster What powers do they include?

It was still a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph sustained winds when its eye had moved off the Florida coast as of 4 a.m. after spending nearly seven hours crossing the state. Emergency officials ...

Governor Mike Parson’s office announced on Thursday that the Missouri National Guard and Missouri Department of Public Safety ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Saturday for 35 of Florida's 67 counties and then expanded it to 54. According to Florida Law, “A state of emergency shall be declared by ...