Local State of Emergency Directives
Local jurisdictions have the authority to declare, by resolution, a local state of emergency pursuant to Section 252.38(3)(a)5., Florida Statutes.
A local state of emergency directive can be initiated by a county at any time, but in most cases, it should be declared prior to requesting response or recovery assistance from the state. Declaring a local state of emergency informs state decision-makers that an emergency situation exists beyond the response or recovery capabilities of the local jurisdiction.
The enactment of such a directive will enable counties to:
- Request state assistance, if needed
- Invoke emergency-related mutual-aid assistance
- Waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the political subdivision by law, to respond to the emergency
Tropical Storm Ian, September 2022
COVID-19 Emergency Directives
Tropical Storm Elsa, July 2021
Past Emergency Directives
The Monroe County Clerk of the Court keeps official records for the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. To view past emergency Declarations and Directives, visit the Clerk of the Court website.