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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
31.068
State Project Title:
Hurricane Shelter Retrofit Project
Agency:
Executive Office of the Governor
Program:
Emergency Management
Budget Entity:
31700100 - Emergency Management
Specific Appropriation:
GAA #2771, FY 26/27, $3,000,000
Appropriation Category:
140527
Related CFDA Code:
Authorization:
Section 252.85, F.S.
Objectives:
To create hurricane shelter space by funding projects listed in the annual Shelter Retrofit Report.
Types Of Assistance:
Grants
Applicant Type:
Local Government
Restrictions:
Projects may not have received other federal, state or local funding (i.e., Hazard Mitigation Grants, Special Appropriations, etc.).  Funds used for these projects are contingent on certification by the Division of Emergency Management that the emergency shelter or critical facility complies with, or will comply with, American Red Cross (ARC) Hurricane Evacuation Shelter Selection Standards. Guidelines for Hurricane Evacuation Shelter Selection.  Projects contingent upon local emergency management recommendation.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
N/A
Application Procedures:
Surveys submitted to each county emergency manager requesting new hurricane evacuation shelter projects and to confirm or delete any projects on the Shelter Retrofit Report list.
Award Procedures:
The Division of Emergency Management has developed a point based rating system, which was used to prioritize projects.  The rating system is consistent with the intent of Section 252.385, F.S., and the American Red Cross shelter selection guidelines.  Factors that were considered in the retrofit proposal review process were regional and local shelter deficits, greatest provision of space, cost efficiency per space, and vulnerability to high winds and storm surge.  Award criteria located in the most current Shelter Retrofit Report which can be found at https://www.floridadisaster.org/dem/response/infrastructure/shelter-Development-report/
Deadlines:
N/A
Other:
N/A
Information Contact:
Laura Dhuwe
State Hazard Mitigation Officer
Division of Emergency Management
2489 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 323099-2100
(850) 879-0872
laura.dhuwe@em.myflorida.com
Web Address:
https://www.floridadisaster.org/dem/response/infrastructure/shelter-Development-report/
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