252.31 – Short title.
252.31 Short title.—Sections 252.31-252.60 shall be known and may be cited as the “State Emergency Management Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 13, ch. 83-334.
252.311 – Legislative intent.
252.311 Legislative intent.— (1) The Legislature finds and declares that the state is vulnerable to a wide range of emergencies, including natural, technological, and manmade disasters, all of which threaten the life, health, and safety of its people; damage and destroy property; disrupt services and everyday business and recreational activities; and impede economic growth and development. The […]
252.32 – Policy and purpose.
252.32 Policy and purpose.— (1) Because of the existing and continuing possibility of the occurrence of emergencies and disasters resulting from natural, technological, or manmade causes; in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with, reduce vulnerability to, and recover from such emergencies and disasters; to provide for the common defense […]
252.33 – Limitations.
252.33 Limitations.—Nothing in ss. 252.31-252.60 shall be construed to: (1) Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by ss. 252.31-252.60 or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety. (2) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on […]
252.34 – Definitions.
252.34 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Activate” means the execution and implementation of the necessary plans and activities required to mitigate, respond to, or recover from an emergency or disaster pursuant to this chapter and the state comprehensive emergency management plan. (2) “Disaster” means any natural, technological, or civil emergency that causes damage of sufficient […]
252.35 – Emergency management powers; Division of Emergency Management.
252.35 Emergency management powers; Division of Emergency Management.— (1) The division is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive statewide program of emergency management. The division is responsible for coordination with efforts of the Federal Government with other departments and agencies of state government, with county and municipal governments and school boards, and with private agencies that have a […]
252.351 – Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions.
252.351 Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions.— (1) For purposes of this section, the term “office” means the State Watch Office established within the division pursuant to s. 14.2016. (2) The division shall create and maintain a list of reportable incidents. The list shall include, but is not limited to, the following events: (a) Major fires, including […]
252.355 – Registry of persons with special needs; notice; registration program.
252.355 Registry of persons with special needs; notice; registration program.— (1) In order to meet the special needs of persons who would need assistance during evacuations and sheltering because of physical, mental, cognitive impairment, or sensory disabilities, the division, in coordination with each local emergency management agency in the state, shall maintain a registry of persons with […]
252.356 – Emergency and disaster planning provisions to assist persons with disabilities or limitations.
252.356 Emergency and disaster planning provisions to assist persons with disabilities or limitations.—State agencies that contract with providers for the care of persons with disabilities or limitations that make such persons dependent upon the care of others shall include emergency and disaster planning provisions in such contracts at the time the contracts are initiated or upon […]
252.3568 – Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.
252.3568 Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.— (1) In accordance with s. 252.35, the division shall address strategies for the evacuation of persons with pets in the shelter component of the state comprehensive emergency management plan and shall include the requirement for similar strategies in its standards and requirements for local comprehensive emergency management plans. The Department […]
252.3569 – Florida state agricultural response team; emergency response to animal, agricultural, and vector issues.
252.3569 Florida state agricultural response team; emergency response to animal, agricultural, and vector issues.—The Legislature finds that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the lead agency for animal, agricultural, and vector issues in the state. Pursuant to this responsibility, there is established within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services a state agricultural response […]
252.357 – Monitoring of nursing homes and assisted living facilities during disaster.
252.357 Monitoring of nursing homes and assisted living facilities during disaster.—The Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan shall permit the Agency for Health Care Administration, working from the agency’s offices or in the Emergency Operations Center, ESF-8, to make initial contact with each nursing home and assisted living facility in the disaster area. The agency, by July […]
252.358 – Emergency-preparedness prescription medication refills.
252.358 Emergency-preparedness prescription medication refills.—All health insurers, managed care organizations, and other entities that are licensed by the Office of Insurance Regulation and provide prescription medication coverage as part of a policy or contract shall waive time restrictions on prescription medication refills, which include suspension of electronic “refill too soon” edits to pharmacies, to enable insureds […]
252.359 – Ensuring availability of emergency supplies.
252.359 Ensuring availability of emergency supplies.— (1) In order to meet the needs of residents affected during a declared emergency and to ensure the continuing economic resilience of communities impacted by disaster, the division shall establish a statewide system to facilitate the transport and distribution of essentials in commerce. (2) As used in this section, the term “essentials” […]
252.36 – Emergency management powers of the Governor.
252.36 Emergency management powers of the Governor.— (1)(a) The Governor is responsible for meeting the dangers presented to this state and its people by emergencies. In the event of an emergency beyond local control, the Governor, or, in the Governor’s absence, her or his successor as provided by law, may assume direct operational control over all or […]
252.3611 – Transparency; audits.
252.3611 Transparency; audits.— (1) Each order, proclamation, or rule issued by the Governor, the division, or any agency must specify the statute or rule being amended or waived, if applicable, and the expiration date for the order, proclamation, or rule. (2) When the duration of an emergency exceeds 90 days: (a) Within 72 hours of executing a contract executed […]
252.363 – Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations.
252.363 Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations.— (1)(a) The declaration of a state of emergency issued by the Governor for a natural emergency tolls the period remaining to exercise the rights under a permit or other authorization for the duration of the emergency declaration. Further, the emergency declaration extends the period remaining to exercise the […]
252.365 – Emergency coordination officers; disaster-preparedness plans.
252.365 Emergency coordination officers; disaster-preparedness plans.— (1) The head of each executive department, the executive director of each water management district, the Public Service Commission, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Department of Military Affairs shall select from within such agency a person to be designated as the emergency coordination officer for the agency and […]
252.3655 – Natural hazards interagency workgroup.
252.3655 Natural hazards interagency workgroup.— (1)(a) An interagency workgroup is created for the purpose of sharing information on the current and potential impacts of natural hazards throughout the state, coordinating the ongoing efforts of state agencies in addressing the impacts of natural hazards, and collaborating on statewide initiatives to address the impacts of natural hazards. As used […]
252.37 – Financing.
252.37 Financing.— (1) The Legislature intends and declares it to be the policy of the state that funds to meet emergencies shall always be available. (2)(a) It is the legislative intent that the first recourse be made to funds specifically appropriated to state and local agencies for disaster relief or response. (b) If the Governor finds that the demands […]