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Public Safety

Mission: To serve and protect the citizens of Charlotte County through leadership, teamwork, and exceptional services.

Charlotte County Public Safety comprises Emergency Management, Fire & EMS, Fire Prevention, Animal Control, Radio Communications, and the Public Safety Training Center. The department utilizes a highly skilled workforce to provide services to protect life and property, mitigate hazards, and respond to emergencies.

Department News

Charlotte County Government Memorial Day Holiday Schedule News Image

Charlotte County Government Memorial Day Holiday Schedule

May 19, 2025 10:29 am

Charlotte County Government offices and facilities schedules on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

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SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Charlotte County Small Businesses, Nonprofits Affected by February Drought

SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Charlotte County Small Businesses, Nonprofits Affected by February Drought

May 12, 2025 2:34 pm

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning February 11, 2025.

To apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to return economic injury applications is Dec. 8, 2025.

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Seawall Repair Assistance Applications Being Accepted through May 30

Seawall Repair Assistance Applications Being Accepted through May 30

May 1, 2025 8:43 am

The Charlotte County Hurricane Ian Seawall Repair Assistance program has remaining funds to be expended before June 30, 2025, and applications are being accepted through May 30. Homeowners may submit a complete application packet for reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible costs.

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