941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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.
July 7, 2025 10:09 am
The Charlotte County Public Safety Coordinating Council has scheduled its quarterly meeting at 12 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, in the ground floor conference room, Charlotte County Justice Center, 350 E. Marion Ave., in Punta Gorda.
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.
Nov. 25, 2024 4:07 pm
To report debris in canals or local waterways, submit a report online at FloridaDebrisCleanup.com or call 850-366-6007, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
