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Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Emergency Management

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Charlotte County Emergency Management works to protect lives, property, and the environment through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. We reduce risks, educate residents, and strengthen community resilience year-round. During emergencies, our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as the heart of coordination, uniting public safety agencies, government partners, utilities, and community organizations to share information and mobilize resources efficiently.

Preparedness is more than planning for storms. It’s about empowering every resident to stay informed, adapt, and recover when challenges arise.

In times of crisis, we are here for you. For immediate emergencies, always call 9-1-1.

Current Activation Level:
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LEVEL 1: Full Scale Activation of the Emergency Operations Center. EOC is staffed by Emergency Management and all departments and agencies.

LEVEL 2: Partial Activation of the Emergency Operations Center. Limited staffing in EOC based on size and type of emergency.

LEVEL 3: Monitoring. Operational readiness to activate the EOC as required. Maintained on a daily basis.

Department News

SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Frost and Freeze News Image

SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Frost and Freeze

March 11, 2026 3:03 pm

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida that sustained economic losses caused by frost and freeze conditions occurring Jan. 23 through Feb. 5, 2026. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 4, 2026.

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