(1) In accordance with s. 252.35, the division shall address strategies for the evacuation of persons with pets in the shelter component of the state comprehensive emergency management plan and shall include the requirement for similar strategies in its standards and requirements for local comprehensive emergency management plans. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Education shall assist the division in determining strategies regarding this activity.
(2) If a county maintains designated shelters, it must also designate a shelter that can accommodate persons with pets. The shelter must be in compliance with applicable FEMA Disaster Assistance Policies and Procedures and with safety procedures regarding the sheltering of pets established in the shelter component of both local and state comprehensive emergency management plans.
History.—s. 17, ch. 2006-71; s. 1, ch. 2020-132.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters
Chapter 252 - Emergency Management
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.64)
252.35 - Emergency management powers; Division of Emergency Management.
252.351 - Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions.
252.355 - Registry of persons with special needs; notice; registration program.
252.3568 - Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.
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.
252.36 - Emergency management powers of the Governor.
252.3611 - Transparency; audits.
252.363 - Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations.
252.365 - Emergency coordination officers; disaster-preparedness plans.
252.3655 - Natural hazards interagency workgroup.
252.371 - Emergency Management, Preparedness, and Assistance Trust Fund.
252.3711 - Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund.
252.372 - Imposition and collection of surcharge.
252.373 - Allocation of funds; rules.
252.38 - Emergency management powers of political subdivisions.
252.385 - Public shelter space; public records exemption.
252.40 - Mutual aid arrangements.
252.41 - Emergency management support forces.
252.42 - Government equipment, services, and facilities.
252.44 - Emergency mitigation.
252.45 - Lease or loan of state property; transfer of state personnel.
252.515 - Postdisaster Relief Assistance Act; immunity from civil 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; powers in a state of emergency.
252.63 - Commissioner of Insurance Regulation; powers in a state of emergency.