info@desotobocc.com Home | Departments | Emergency Management Emergency Management Department Hurricane Preparedness Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30 Emergency Management staff will keep residents informed as storms approach, and residents can count on assistance after a storm has passed. But, residents need to be prepared and self-sufficient until help arrives. Being prepared is the best way to make sure your family is ready for any disaster. Remember, “The first 72 hours are on you!” EMERGENCY ORDERS Click Here to view EMERGENCY ORDERS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT PREPARE Build a Disaster Kit Have a Pet Plan Download a copy of the County Emergency All Hazards Guide Important Links: Florida Division of Emergency Management Florida’s 511 Traveler Information System National Hurricane Center WINK News Hurricane Coverage Real-Time Weather Station Additional links of interest The Emergency Management Division is responsible for DeSoto County’s comprehensive emergency management program. The division provides disaster planning, training, and exercises for government agencies, first responders, and partner organizations. Follow Us on Facebook Mission: The DeSoto County Department of Emergency Management promotes a culture of preparedness and resilience through partnerships and education within our community before, during and after an emergency. Vision: To build a safe and prepared community that can successfully prepare for, mitigate against, respond to and recover from an emergency. Core Values: Innovation Collaboration Transparency Accountability Accessibility Additional Department Pages EMERGENCY ORDERS Evacuation Routes Hurricane Season and COVID-19, What that means for you Links of Interest Shelter Information and Registration Staff Water Levels Rick Christoff Emergency Management Director r.christoff@desotobocc.com Ph: 863-993-4831 Emergency Operations Center 2200 NE Roan St. | Arcadia | Florida | 34266 view map Vicky Jackson Emergency Management Specialist/Special Needs Coordinator v.jackson@desotobocc.com Ph: 863-993-4831 Emergency Operations Center 2200 NE Roan St | Arcadia | Florida | 34266 view map COVID Testing Sites Need a COVID test? Testing & Vaccine Sites: read more Stay Informed with Weather ALERTS Get alerted about weather emergencies by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system... read more Special Needs Shelter Information and Registration The Florida Division of Emergency Management, in coordination with each local emergency management... read more Click here for full department news archive. DeSoto County | 201 E. Oak Street, Arcadia, FL | 863.993.4800 | info@desotobocc.com © 2021 Desoto County. All rights reserved.