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Read. Follow. Verify.Florida Governor Extends Hurricane Milton State of Emergency
Record date · March 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-74 to extend the existing related to Hurricane Milton for an additional 60 days. This extension continues the state's authority to support ongoing recovery efforts in affected Florida counties.
The extension maintains the legal framework for state-level disaster response and resource allocation for communities still recovering from Hurricane Milton.
Who It Affects
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Florida residents in affected counties
These residents remain under a state of emergency, which facilitates state-level disaster recovery operations in their areas.
State of Florida agencies
These agencies maintain the legal authority to continue disaster response and recovery activities under the extended emergency declaration.
Key Facts
- The order extends the state of emergency for 60 days starting March 24, 2026.
- The original emergency declaration (EO 24-214) was issued on October 5, 2024.
- The extension is authorized under Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution.
- The order applies to the recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton.
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Long-term Emergency Status
The state of emergency has been active since October 2024 and is being extended into 2026, indicating a multi-year recovery process.
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