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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

Cold Weather Shelter Open Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Nights News Image

Cold Weather Shelter Open Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Nights

Feb. 21, 2026 11:03 am

The National Weather Service forecasts cold temperatures on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday nights, Feb. 22-24. The Charlotte CARE Center (formerly the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition), 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte, will provide shelter to persons needing refuge from the cold. Guests will need to pre-register by calling 941-627-4313 and arrive by 8 p.m.

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Charlotte County Emergency Management Director Patrick Fuller Elected Secretary of FEPA News Image

Charlotte County Emergency Management Director Patrick Fuller Elected Secretary of FEPA

Feb. 17, 2026 4:17 pm

Charlotte County Emergency Management Director Patrick Fuller was elected and officially installed as Secretary of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) during its annual meeting at the Florida Emergency Preparedness Conference in Miramar Beach.

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