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Florida Governor Extends State of Emergency for Hurricane Debby Recovery

Original title: FL EO 2026-97: #2026-97 extends Executive Order 24-156– Emergency Management – Hurricane Debby

Record date · May 5, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-97 to extend the existing related to Hurricane Debby for an additional 60 days. This extension ensures that state-level support for ongoing recovery efforts continues following the initial declaration made in August 2024.

Why it matters

This order maintains the legal framework for state agencies to provide resources and assistance to areas still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Debby.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Residents of affected Florida counties

These residents remain under a state of emergency, which allows for continued state-coordinated recovery and resource allocation.

Directly affected

Florida state agencies

Agencies retain the authority to utilize emergency powers and funding mechanisms established by the Florida Emergency Management Act.

Key Facts

Executive Order 26-97 extends the state of emergency originally declared in August 2024.
The extension remains in effect for 60 days from May 5, 2026.
The order reaffirms all provisions established in the original Executive Order 24-156.
The extension is intended to facilitate continued recovery efforts for areas affected by Hurricane Debby.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this extension last?

The is extended for 60 days following May 5, 2026.

Does this order change the rules of the original emergency declaration?

No, the order ratifies and reaffirms the provisions of the original Executive Order 24-156 as amended.

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Florida Governor Extends State of Emergency for Hurricane Debby Recovery

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-97 to extend the existing state of emergency related to Hurricane Debby for an additional 60 days.

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Long-term Recovery Timeline

The issuance of this order in May 2026 indicates that recovery efforts from a storm that occurred in August 2024 are still requiring state-level emergency support nearly two years later.

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