This week, emergency management professionals from across @femaregion4 came together for Readiness Week to strengthen preparedness, enhance coordination, and ensure we are ready for whatever the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season may bring.
Preparedness doesn't begin when a storm
FL Division of Emergency Management
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The FL Division of Emergency Management works to ensure that FL is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate against their impacts.
- ⚠️ Weather alerts can save lives! Make sure you have multiple ways to receive emergency information & warnings before an emergency occurs. 📱 Local news broadcasts, social media from trusted sources, weather alerts & messages from family can all help you stay informed when
- ☀️6/11: Hot & humid conditions will cause "feels-like" temperatures to reach dangerous levels statewide. If your plans include any outdoor events or activities, make sure to practice heat safety to avoid heat exhaustion & heat stroke: 🥤 Drink plenty of water even if you don't
- FL Division of Emergency Management repostedHurricane season is here. Sign up for your university alerts at flbog.edu/university-ale… and learn more prep tips at floridadisaster.org/university!
- 🐾 June marks both the start of hurricane season & Pet Preparedness Month! 🎒 Build a pet disaster supply kit with food, water, medications, records, leashes & carriers, toys, etc. 🚗 Include pets in your evacuation & sheltering plans Your pets depend on you during
- 6/9 Weekly Weather Watch: Heat, Humidity & Summer Storms 🌦️ Florida is turning up the heat! This week will bring the hottest conditions of the summer so far, with feels-like temps climbing into the triple digits & increasing rain chances, making for a steamy second half of the
00:00 - FL Division of Emergency Management repostedWestern Round-Up brought our community together to celebrate, connect, and strengthen our bonds. Huge congrats to @FLSERT for making this week unforgettable. Here’s to leading, lifting, and leaving a legacy. 🌟 #FTEM2026 #ExcellenceInAction
00:00 - ☎️ A communication plan today can make a big difference when it matters most. Take time to update your family's emergency contact list & make sure everyone—including children—knows who to call & how to reach one another if you're separated during an emergency. ✔️ #MakeAPlan &
- ‼️ FTEM Goes Social: The Official FTEM Symposium Account is LIVE Follow our new dedicated account for all things related to Florida's Training for Emergency Management (FTEM) Symposium—from updates & announcements to sponsorships & special insights. 📱 Join us @FTEMSymposium asSave the Date for the Fourth Annual FTEM Symposium in Orlando, FL!
- ⛈️ When a storm is approaching, every minute counts! Review & discuss your emergency plan with family members: 📍 Create an evacuation plan with multiple routes 📞 Establish a communications plan to stay connected during an emergency 🐾 Include pets & any special needs in your
- 🌟 A Record Year & A Bigger Future Built on Effective Leadership for a Changing World The spirit of service within the #FTEM2026 community was on full display through the First Annual Foundation Silent Auction, which raised nearly $375,000 for the Florida Disaster Foundation.
- FL Division of Emergency Management repostedToday, we closed out the Third Annual Florida's Training for Emergency Management Symposium after an incredible week of learning, collaboration, innovation, and partnership. This week, more than 2,000 emergency management professionals from across Florida, the nation, and around
- 💐 FTEM2026 Flowers for Florida’s Veterans 💐 As #FTEM2026 concludes, we’re honored to extend the impact of this year’s symposium beyond the event itself. The floral arrangements that welcomed attendees throughout the week have been donated to the @FLVetsAffairs, where they can





















