Below are links to resources available to providers, partners and the public to assist with preparing for any emergency.
2023 Hurricane Preparedness and Planning Reminders
Hurricane Preparedness and Generator Safety Postcard
Emergency Management Planning Criteria
Many licensed health care facilities are required by statute or rule to have an approved comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP). The plan must include:
- Risk Assessment and Planning
- Policies and Procedures
- Communication Plan
- Training and Testing
Current CEMP Forms
- Adult Day Care Centers
- Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Home Medical Equipment Providers
- Home Health Agencies
- Hospices
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Nurse Registries
- Residential Treatment Centers
Emergency Plan Regulations and Review
County Emergency Management Offices
DOH Instructions for Submitting CEMPs
DOH instructions for submitting comprehensive emergency management plans (CEMPs) for home home health agency, home medical equipment, hospice and nurse registry providers.
AHCA Emergency Resources
- Disaster Acronyms and Glossary
- Fire Incident Report
- Fire Incident Reporting and Systems Failure
- Federal CMS Emergency Preparedness Information
- Health Facility Reporting System
- Historical - Hurricane Michael information
Regulatory Information
- Overcapacity 408.821(2), Florida Statutes
- Home Health Services during Emergencies: 59A-8.027(10), F.A.C. , 400.492(3), Florida Statutes
Other Emergency Resources
- American Red Cross - Find Open Shelters
- FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program (for organizations and non-profits)
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Florida Building Code: Chapter 4
- Weather Channel
Consumer Emergency Preparedness Information
- Florida
Division of Emergency Management State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) - Florida Division of
Emergency Management (Community Resources) - Information for People with Disabilities/Special Needs and Their Families
- FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program (for individuals)
- Personal Health Record Toolkit
- Generator Safety Brochure – Includes important tips to ensure safety while using generators. The printable PDF is ideal for posting in facilities.