FL Division of Emergency Management

ICYMI: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornado. Residents in Hillsborough, Pasco & Pinellas counties impacted by severe weather on 6/25/25 may be eligible for this assistance. Read more: bit.ly/4lPSnK0

🌀 A crucial step to being prepared is to have documentation of all your valuable possessions! Ways you can prepare include: 📸 Taking pictures 🖨️ Making copies of IDs & policies 📜 Storing your documents in a dry, secure location ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare

☀️ Summer temperatures are here to stay which means residents need to practice heat safety! Know the differences between heat exhaustion & heat stroke & seek emergency treatment immediately if you or someone you're with exhibits the below symptoms.⤵️ ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/Heat

🚗 Traveling this summer? Stay prepared at home & on the road with a car emergency kit! Learn more at Ready.gov/Car & look below for more kit inspiration.⤵️

🌡️ 7/18/25: Hot & humid weather will cause feels like temperatures to reach dangerous levels statewide this weekend! Heat safety tips: 🥤 Stay hydrated 👒 Wear appropriate clothing 🥵 Avoid over exposure & check your local forecast ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/Heat

🌀 As we continue to make our way through hurricane season, remember, halfway full is halfway there! ALWAYS keep your vehicle's fuel tank or battery at least halfway full so that you're ready to evacuate if needed. Learn more at FloridaDisaster.org/HalfwayFull & below. ⤵️

⚠️ Remember: If you can hear thunder, you're close enough to be struck by lightning. ⚡️ When thunder roars, go indoors! See the Meteorology Minute below for more information on lightning. ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/Lightning

⚠️ 7/15/25: Remember, TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN! Some areas of the state may experience flooding from heavy rain. The risk isn't worth it, avoid flooded roads even if they seem shallow. Continue to monitor your local forecast & follow all weather guidance!

⚠️ 7/15/25: Flood Watches are in effect in Central FL now through late this evening due to expected heavy rain! NEVER enter flooded roadways & continue to follow all orders from local officials. Have multiple ways to receive alerts & act fast if a flash flood warning is issued.

🚨7/14/25: Flood watches are in effect in South FL due to heavy rainfall increasing flash flood risks. Know the difference between a watch vs. warning: 👀WATCH: Flooding is POSSIBLE ⚠️WARNING: Flooding is PRESENT Have multiple ways to receive alerts! ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/AlertFlorida

4:15PM - Moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to continue into at least the early evening hours. Heavy downpours, gusty winds, and lightning are most likely with passing storms. Use caution when driving and urban flooding is possible due to slow moving storms.

⛈️7/14/25: Widespread rainfall this week may cause flooding! 🌊 Make an emergency flood plan 📻 Stay informed & monitor local weather alerts 🚫 Don't walk or drive through floodwaters - Turn Around, Don't Drown FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards/Flood

🌡️ Look before you lock! Summer temperatures make cars with no AC dangerous for humans & pets in a matter of minutes. NEVER leave children, pets or vulnerable individuals unattended inside a vehicle, even with the windows down. Heat safety info ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards/Heat-W….

Urban Search & Rescue Taskforce Team 4, including two K-9 members, also arrived yesterday to support Texas response & recovery efforts. Florida continues to assist our emergency management partners nationwide, through EMAC, whenever disaster strikes.

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☀️ Summer in Florida can get really hot! This week, the heat index will reach triple digits throughout much of the state. Follow the heat safety tips below to keep cool this summer & visit FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards/Heat-W… for more info!

📢 Starting next month, key disaster prep items are permanently sales tax exempt in Florida! Stock up on batteries, generators, tarps & more for this hurricane season. To build your disaster supply kit, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Kit.

Florida will support Texas following the catastrophic flooding in Kerrville and the surrounding areas. At my direction, @FLSERT is deploying three swiftwater rescue teams through an EMAC to assist with response and recovery. We’re standing by to lend more help as requested.