Fla. Stat. 252.3711
Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund

(1)

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund is created within the Executive Office of the Governor.

(2)

The fund is established for use as a depository for moneys specifically transferred or appropriated to the fund. The moneys deposited in the fund are available as a primary funding source for the Governor for purposes of preparing or responding to a disaster declared by the Governor as a state of emergency that exceeds regularly appropriated funding sources.

(3)

In accordance with s. 19(f)(2), Art. III of the State Constitution, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund shall, unless terminated sooner, be terminated 4 years after the effective date of this act. Before its scheduled termination, the fund shall be reviewed as provided in s. 215.3206(1) and (2).

Source: Section 252.3711 — Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0252.­3711 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

252.31
Short title 252.32
Policy and purpose 252.33
Limitations 252.34
Definitions 252.35
Emergency management powers 252.36
Emergency management powers of the Governor 252.37
Financing 252.38
Emergency management powers of political subdivisions 252.39
Local services 252.40
Mutual aid arrangements 252.41
Emergency management support forces 252.42
Government equipment, services, and facilities 252.43
Compensation 252.44
Emergency mitigation 252.45
Lease or loan of state property 252.46
Orders and rules 252.47
Enforcement 252.50
Penalties 252.51
Liability 252.52
Liberality of construction 252.55
Civil Air Patrol, Florida Wing 252.60
Radiological emergency preparedness 252.61
List of persons for contact relating to release of toxic substances into atmosphere 252.62
Director of Office of Financial Regulation 252.63
Commissioner of Insurance Regulation 252.64
Protection of religious institutions 252.71
Florida Emergency Management Assistance Foundation 252.311
Legislative intent 252.351
Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions 252.355
Registry of persons with special needs 252.356
Emergency and disaster planning provisions to assist persons with disabilities or limitations 252.357
Monitoring of nursing homes and assisted living facilities during disaster 252.358
Emergency-preparedness prescription medication refills 252.359
Ensuring availability of emergency supplies 252.363
Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations 252.365
Emergency coordination officers 252.371
Emergency Management, Preparedness, and Assistance Trust Fund 252.372
Imposition and collection of surcharge 252.373
Allocation of funds 252.385
Public shelter space 252.391
Emergency financial plans 252.515
Postdisaster Relief Assistance Act 252.3568
Emergency sheltering of persons with pets 252.3569
Florida state agricultural response team 252.3611
Transparency 252.3655
Natural hazards interagency workgroup 252.3711
Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund 252.3712
Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Current through Fall 2025

§ 252.3711. Emergency Preparedness & Response Fund's source at flsenate​.gov