Florida Division of Emergency Management Working together to ensure that Florida is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate against their impacts.
City Manager Arthur Noriega V. Miami City Manager Arthur Noriega was appointed as the administrative head of Miami-Dade County's most populous city in February 2020. Mr. Noriega oversees 5,031employees with an operating budget of $1.788 billion.
The local emergency manager has the responsibility for coordinating all components of the emergency management programs and activities for the community, including: Managing resources before, during, and after a major emergency or disaster.
Kevin Guthrie was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management in May 2021. Executive Director Guthrie brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, with more than 30 years of experience in public safety and emergency management in the state of Florida.
Pete Gomez is the Director of the Department of Emergency Management for Miami-Dade County. The Emergency Management Department supports over 2.8 million county resident's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation needs.