Florida Division of Emergency Management

What Florida Division of Emergency Management does

Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is the State of Florida's designated emergency management agency, established in 1969 and headquartered at 2489 Shumard Oak Blvd in Tallahassee. The agency coordinates disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across all 67 Florida counties, serving Florida residents, county emergency management offices, state agencies, and federal partners. Core operational products include the Alert Florida statewide emergency notification system, the 24/7 State Watch Office, the Special Needs Registry for individuals with access and functional needs, the Florida Hurricane Guide, the DEMES Learning Resources platform for emergency management professional development, and the All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) credentialing program. Underlying technology is built on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), LiDAR and Digital Elevation Data, US National Grid, and ERA Tools that support floodplain management, hazard modeling, and regional evacuation studies.

FDEM's business model is government appropriations-based rather than commercial. Funding flows from Florida state legislative appropriations, federal FEMA grants (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC, Flood Mitigation Assistance, EMPG, UASI, SHGP, NSGP, State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program), and pass-through grant administration to counties and local entities. Services are provided to Florida residents and local governments at no direct cost. The agency earns secondary, non-appropriations revenue through corporate sponsorship of an annual event and training ecosystem — the FTEM Symposium, Emergency Management Day, the HurriGains 5K, and the FDEM Awards Gala — administered through the Florida Disaster Foundation with tiered sponsors including Deloitte (Category 5), Emerge Marine, United Rentals, ICF International, Patriot Response Group, and MacDill AFB / TECO Energy co-sponsorship. Headcount is concentrated at 51-100 state-paid staff, with operational delivery scaled through the 67 county EM offices and inter-agency partners.

The agency has been actively engaged in recent hurricane responses (Milton, Helene, Debby) and maintains inter-agency partnerships with the Florida Forest Service and Florida Department of Agriculture for wildfire response, as well as educational partnerships (e.g., StormZone) for student preparedness outreach. Distribution to residents and local governments runs through the floridadisaster.org website, the Alert Florida notification system, county Emergency Operations Centers, emergency shelters, the State Assistance Information Line (850-815-4000), and Florida Relay Service (711).

Name

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Legal name

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Website

https://floridadisaster.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is Florida's designated state emergency management agency, coordinating disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across all 67 counties. It administers FEMA grants and operates Alert Florida, the State Watch Office, and GIS-based hazard modeling for residents, county governments, and state partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Management Services

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Public Safety & Emergency Management (Police, Fire, EMS Oversight) (BPAIABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI)

Keywords

• Emergency management
• Disaster preparedness
• Hazard mitigation
• Disaster recovery
• Emergency notification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Appropriations: Annual funding from Florida state government allocated through the legislative budget process
2. Federal Emergency Management Grants: FEMA grants including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Mitigation Assistance, BRIC, and other federal disaster preparedness and recovery funds distributed to state and local entities
3. Preparedness Grants Administration: FDEM administers multiple grant programs including State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, Nonprofit Security Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, Operation Stonegarden, and others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FDEM coordinates statewide disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across all of Florida's 67 counties. It administers federal hazard mitigation and emergency management grants (FEMA grants including HMGP, BRIC, FMA), operates the Alert Florida statewide emergency notification system, the 24/7 State Watch Office, the Special Needs Registry, GIS/LiDAR mapping services, the DEMES learning platform, and recovery programs such as Individual Assistance and Public Assistance Grant Programs.

Product overview

Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) operates as a centralized emergency management agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery programs. The organization offers Alert Florida for emergency notifications, a Special Needs Registry, GIS mapping services, and the DEMES learning platform. FDEM administers various grant programs including Cybersecurity, Nonprofit Security, Urban Area Security Initiative, and Homeland Security grants. The agency conducts annual training events including the FTEM Symposium, EM Day, and HurriGains 5K. Recovery programs include Individual Assistance and Public Assistance Grant Programs. The division also maintains preparedness resources such as the Florida Hurricane Guide and Disaster Preparedness Maps, and operates the State Watch Office for 24/7 emergency coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alert Florida A statewide emergency notification system that disseminates critical alerts about imminent threats and required actions to Florida residents and local agencies.
• Special Needs Registry A registry for Florida residents with disabilities or access and functional needs to ensure appropriate support, evacuation assistance, and shelter accommodations during emergencies.
• State Watch Office A 24/7 monitoring and coordination center that maintains situational awareness across Florida and coordinates emergency response with local, state, and federal partners.
• DEMES Learning Resources A learning management and resource system providing training materials, courses, and professional development resources for emergency management personnel.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services Mapping and spatial analysis services including LiDAR data, US National Grid tools, and ERA Tools to support disaster response, hazard modeling, floodplain management, and mitigation planning.
• Preparedness Grants Administration Administration of grant programs including the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, Nonprofit Security Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, Operation Stonegarden, State Homeland Security Grant Program, EMPG, and EMPA.
• Individual Assistance Program A federal disaster assistance program helping individuals and families recover from declared disasters.
• Public Assistance Grant Program

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DeloittecoreOthers · 23 January 2026Deloitte is a Category 5 sponsor for the 2026 Florida Disaster Foundation events, providing sponsorship support for the FTEM Symposium, EM Day, and HurriGains 5K events that benefit Florida's emergency management training and disaster preparedness mission.
• Emerge MarinesupportingOthers · 23 January 2026Emerge Marine is an Invest-level sponsor for the 2026 Florida Disaster Foundation events, supporting Florida's emergency management education and training programs.
• United RentalssupportingOthers · 23 January 2026United Rentals is an Invest-level sponsor for the 2026 Florida Disaster Foundation events, contributing to disaster preparedness and training initiatives.
• Patriot Response GroupsupportingOthers · 23 January 2026Patriot Response Group is a Surge-level sponsor for the 2026 Florida Disaster Foundation events, supporting emergency management professional development.
• MacDill Air Force BasesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026MacDill Air Force Base is a co-sponsor with TECO for the 2026 Florida Disaster Foundation events, supporting disaster preparedness education and training in Florida.
• TECO EnergysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026TECO Energy co-sponsors the 2026 Florida Disaster Foundation events with MacDill Air Force Base, supporting Florida's emergency management mission.
• ICF InternationalsupportingOthers · 23 January 2026ICF International is listed as a sponsor for the 2026 Florida Disaster Foundation events, supporting emergency management professional development.
• StormZonesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026FDEM partners with StormZone to educate Florida students on disaster safety and preparedness, supporting youth education initiatives.
• Florida Forest ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026FDEM works with the Florida Forest Service on wildfire preparedness, prevention, and response coordination, including joint communications during wildfire season.
• Florida Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026FDEM collaborates with the Florida Department of Agriculture, including joint initiatives during Florida Wildfire Awareness Week with Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
• Special Needs Registry PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026FDEM maintains the Special Needs Registry in coordination with county emergency management offices and healthcare partners to ensure appropriate support for individuals with access and functional needs during disasters.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): The federal-level emergency management agency that funds and oversees state-level agencies like FDEM, providing the regulatory framework and grant authority within which FDEM operates.

Direct peers

• California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): California's state emergency management agency with similar missions in disaster preparedness, response coordination, and federal grant administration in a large, hazard-exposed state.
• New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: New York state's combined homeland security and emergency management agency providing preparedness, response, and recovery programs at a comparable scale to FDEM.
• Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP): Louisiana's state emergency management agency with a hurricane-and-flood-focused mandate closely comparable to FDEM's Gulf Coast all-hazards mission.
• Alabama Emergency Management Agency: Alabama's state emergency management agency providing all-hazards coordination, federal grant administration, and disaster recovery support comparable to FDEM.
• North Carolina Emergency Management: North Carolina's state emergency management division offering hurricane preparedness, disaster recovery, and mitigation programs structurally equivalent to FDEM's portfolio.
• Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA): Georgia's state emergency management agency performing similar preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation coordination across counties with comparable federal grant administration.
• Texas Division of Emergency Management: Texas's state emergency management agency, structurally analogous to FDEM with comparable all-hazards state coordination, federal grant administration, and large geographic footprint across counties.
• South Carolina Emergency Management Division: South Carolina's state emergency management agency with a similar coastal-hazard focus, administering FEMA grants and coordinating county-level response.

Regional players

• Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC): Canadian provincial emergency management agency with similar all-hazards preparedness, mitigation, and recovery mandate, providing an international comparable to FDEM's structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FLSERT
• Facebookfacebook.com/FDEM
• Instagraminstagram.com/flsert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-division-of-emergency-management-logistics

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