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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.

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Department News

Business Recovery Center Relocated to Family Service Center

Business Recovery Center Relocated to Family Service Center

March 12, 2025 4:08 pm

The Business Recovery Center has relocated from the Town Center mall to the Family Services Center at 21500 Gibralter Drive in Port Charlotte to assist residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The BRC provides SBA assistance to businesses and residents who sustained economic losses from either hurricane.

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FDEM Hosts Elevate Florida Program Assistance Sessions in Englewood March 19-21

FDEM Hosts Elevate Florida Program Assistance Sessions in Englewood March 19-21

March 10, 2025 9:30 am

The Florida Division of Emergency Management will host a series of application assistance sessions for Elevate Florida. Elevate Florida representatives will be available at Tringali Community Center, 3460 N. Access Road in Englewood, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on March 19-21.

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Charlotte County Imposes Burn Ban

Charlotte County Imposes Burn Ban

Feb. 25, 2025 12:05 pm

The Charlotte County Commission has imposed a ban on all outdoor burning, including the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers, due to ongoing drought conditions and increased fire risk. 

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