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Danny McAuliffeDecember 6, 2018

Democratic state Rep. Jared Moskowitz will take over the state’s emergency operations under Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ administration. The DeSantis campaign announced the hire on Thursday. Moskowitz replaces former Division of Emergency Management Director Wes Maul, who announced he would leave the post sometime during January. “Representative Moskowitz will be a great leader for the […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 29, 2018

Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Wes Maul will leave his post as Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis takes office in January. Maul informed colleagues at the state agency of his decision on Thursday. DeSantis will appoint the next Director. The movement was first reported by POLITICO Florida. “I will soon depart secure in the knowledge that traditional attitudes have […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

Vacation rental company Airbnb is out with a list of recommendations to help those heading to the Sunshine State for the run-up to Labor Day have fun while staying safe. Before diving into the list, Airbnb gave a shout out to Gov. Rick Scott for working with them to help house hurricane evacuees and CFO […]

Jim RosicaMay 26, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott on Saturday declared a state of emergency in all 67 Florida counties as the state waits for Subtropical Storm Alberto. The declaration makes sure “that our state and local governments are able to coordinate with federal partners to get the resources they need,” Scott said in a statement after signing an executive […]

Scott PowersNovember 13, 2017

The influx of Puerto Ricans evacuating their devastated homes in Puerto Rico are beginning to test the capacities of Central Florida and in particular Osceola County, and more state coordination is needed, a group of local officials told Gov. Rick Scott Monday. Those officials, including Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez, Osceola County Schools Superintendent Debra Pace, […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 26, 2017

With a little more than two months left in the 2017 hurricane season, Florida’s emergency management head is leaving his job “to pursue an opportunity in the private sector,” the Governor’s Office announced Tuesday. Gov. Rick Scott announced Bryan Koon’s resignation as director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM), effective next Sunday. “On Sept. 1, […]

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Ron DeSantis hires Democratic lawmaker Jared Moskowitz for top emergency post

State’s emergency chief will resign in January

Airbnb releases tips for a safe summer getaway

Rick Scott declares state of emergency as Alberto approaches

Central Florida officials ask Rick Scott for more coordination for Puerto Rico evacuees

Personnel note: Bryan Koon quits as state emergency management head