What Flagler County does

Flagler County is a county government entity and political subdivision of the State of Florida, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Bunnell, FL. It provides public services to approximately 120,000-130,000 residents across five municipalities (Beverly Beach, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Marineland, Palm Coast) and unincorporated areas. Core service lines include emergency management (ALERTFlagler notification system, evacuation shelters, Special Needs Shelter Program), public safety (Flagler County Fire Rescue, Emergency Communications Center), public transportation (FCPT fixed-route buses, ADA paratransit), coastal management (beach nourishment and dune restoration across 18 miles of coastline), stormwater management, permitting and growth management, parks and recreation (including the 1,180-acre Bulow Creek Headwaters Regional Park), libraries, veterans services, and housing assistance.

The county operates a standard government technology stack rather than proprietary platforms. Key systems include the Everbridge-powered ALERTFlagler emergency notification system (supporting Email, SMS, voice calls, and weather alerts), ArcGIS Dashboards for development tracking and hurricane evacuation zones, an Online Permit Portal for growth and building approvals, Survey123 for public transit feedback collection, and a Granicus-hosted website. It is governed by an elected five-member Board of County Commissioners (Leann Pennington, Kim Carney, Andy Dance, Gregory Hansen, Pam Richardson).

Flagler County is funded primarily through tax revenue, grants, and government appropriations, with limited fee-based revenue from permitting, transportation services, and licenses. It has received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 17 consecutive years and is positioned to receive National Weather Service TsunamiReady recognition. Recent strategic initiatives include the Flagler Forward FY 2022-31 Transit Development Plan, the 2023 Beach Management Plan, and a 2026-35 Transit Development Plan update. The entity operates as a government monopoly within its jurisdiction and is not subject to traditional venture or private equity investment.

Name

Flagler County

Legal name

Flagler County

Website

https://flaglercounty.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Flagler County is a Florida county government, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Bunnell, FL, delivering public services — emergency management, fire rescue, public transit, coastal management, permitting, and parks — to county residents, visitors, seniors, veterans, and individuals with special needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB), Dispatch, Communications & Medical Control Centers (PSAP/ECC) (HLAFANAK), Emergency Dispatch Center Services (PSAP/911 Support, Private Dispatch) (BPAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Public safety services
• Emergency management
• Public transportation
• Coastal management
• Government services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bunnell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Flagler County Government delivers core public services to county residents including emergency management via the ALERTFlagler notification system, Fire Rescue (suppression, EMS, rescue, education), special needs and general evacuation shelters, public transportation with ADA paratransit, coastal and stormwater infrastructure management, permitting and growth management, library, parks and recreation, and veterans services. Service delivery combines physical offices, a Granicus-hosted online portal, and Everbridge-powered emergency communications for the residents, businesses, and visitors of Flagler County, Florida.

Product overview

Flagler County government operates a diverse portfolio of public services spanning emergency management, public safety, transportation, and environmental protection. The core emergency services include ALERTFlagler notification system, Fire Rescue with its Fire Leadership Academy, and the Special Needs Shelter Program for medically fragile residents. Transportation services are delivered through Flagler County Public Transportation (FCPT) with ADA-compliant services and strategic planning via the Flagler Forward Transit Development Plan. Environmental management includes the Beach Management Plan for coastal protection and Stormwater Master Plan for drainage. The county also maintains recreational facilities like the Bulow Creek Headwaters Regional Park and community programs including the File of Life medical documentation initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALERTFlagler Countywide emergency notification service delivering weather alerts, imminent threat alerts, public safety alerts, and evacuation notices via Email, SMS, and voice calls to enrolled addresses for county residents and visitors.
• Flagler County Fire Rescue Fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and fire safety education for Flagler County residents.
• Flagler County Public Transportation (FCPT) Public transit services including fixed-route buses, ADA-compliant paratransit services, and transportation demand management programs for county residents and visitors.
• Coastal Management Program Beach nourishment, dune restoration, and coastal resiliency programs managed by the Engineering Department to protect the county's 18-mile coastline from storm damage and erosion.
• Stormwater Master Plan Countywide stormwater management study and implementation program developed with consultant Geosyntec to address drainage, water quality, and climate resiliency.
• Special Needs Shelter Program Emergency sheltering program for residents requiring medical assistance or transportation during disasters, providing more care than general population shelters and pre-registration via the Special Needs Program.
• Emergency Preparedness Program Public education program for emergency readiness including preparedness guides, evacuation planning, and community training programs distributed via the Preparedness Post newsletter.
• Evacuation Shelters Network of public evacuation shelters activated during emergencies, including hurricane evacuation shelters and non-hurricane shelters at Rymfire Elementary, Bunnell Elementary, Buddy Taylor-Wadsworth Campus, and various community centers.
• Bulow Creek Headwaters Regional Park 1,180-acre nature preserve with planned resource-based passive recreation including multiuse trails, fishing piers, and environmental education facilities open to the public.
• ADA Transportation Services ADA-compliant public transit services with complaint procedures and accessibility accommodations for individuals with disabilities traveling within Flagler County.
• File of Life Program Medical documentation program organized by Flagler County Fire Rescue, providing first responders with residents' allergies, medications, and emergency contacts during medical crises.
• Fire Leadership Academy Classroom-to-career curriculum developed with Flagler County School Board providing high school students a pathway to Firefighter 2 certification and EMT training.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Palm Coast (City): Largest municipality within Flagler County; provides overlapping public services and shares transit and emergency-management boundaries. Useful peer for municipal-county service-delivery comparison.
• Flagler Beach (City): Municipal government within Flagler County sharing jurisdiction over beach access and emergency response; relevant for intergovernmental coordination and coastal-service delivery overlap.
• Citrus County Government: West-central Florida Gulf-coast county with comparable hurricane exposure, smaller-scale transit and emergency-management portfolio, and active beach/dune programs. Useful regional peer for coastal-resiliency comparison.

Direct peers

• Volusia County Government: Neighboring northeast Florida county sharing Flagler's coastal exposure, transit operations (VOTRAN), and emergency-management structure. Operates a comparable portfolio including fire services, beach management, and stormwater programs at slightly larger scale.
• Indian River County Government: East-central Florida barrier-island county with similar population size, coastal hurricane exposure, and small-county service portfolio including fire rescue, transit, and beach/dune management. Closest peer by demographic and budget scale.
• St. Johns County Government: Adjacent northeast Florida coastal county with similar demographic profile, comparable hurricane exposure, and an overlapping service portfolio (fire rescue, public transit, parks, beach management). Most direct comparable by geography, scale, and service mix.
• Martin County Government: East-central Florida coastal county of similar population size with active beach nourishment, dune restoration, and stormwater programs — directly comparable on coastal management strategy and tropical-storm exposure.
• Nassau County Government: Northeast Florida coastal county sharing Atlantic exposure, similar population tier, and comparable emergency-management and transit infrastructure. Strong peer for service-delivery and resilience-planning comparison.
• Putnam County Government: Adjacent northeast Florida county of similar rural-suburban character with comparable service offerings including fire rescue, public transit, and emergency management. Useful peer for budget scale and operational benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Brevard County Government: Larger Florida Space Coast county with mature coastal-management, beach nourishment, and emergency-management programs. Broader incumbent peer for best-practice benchmarking on long-cycle coastal infrastructure investment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flaglereoc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Flaglercounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlaglerCountyGovernment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flagler-county

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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