Emergencies can happen when least expected, making preparation essential for safeguarding Florida’s communities. The Florida Department of Health equips residents, health care providers, and organizations with the resources and knowledge needed to face public health emergencies. Through proactive planning, training, and collaboration, we strengthen Florida’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Boil Water Notices
Know when water is safe to use. See what water systems may be under a boil water notice.
Special Needs Shelters
Pre-registering for a special needs shelter is a critical step in ensuring your safety during emergencies.
Preparedness for Communities
Providing information, resources, and tools, so communities are better prepared to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond, recover, and adapt to threats and all-hazards.
FLHealth Response
The Florida Department of Health is responsible for coordinating public health preparedness efforts statewide, providing a central location to access applications that support key preparedness and response activities.
FL Health Alerts
Provides public health professionals and key response partners timely and relevant access to information necessary to respond to incidents or events that may be of urgent public health consequence.
Division of Emergency Management
The designated lead organization for coordination of Florida’s emergency management activities.
Regional Domestic Security Task Force
Provides support to the impacted community by serving as a force multiplier for local agencies, and working in conjunction with emergency management professionals.