Community Workshops for Hurricane Michael Mitigation Funding
As part of the development of the Substantial Amendment to the State Action Plan, DEO hosted a series of regional public workshops across the Florida Panhandle to seek feedback and input for the use of CDBG-MIT funds.
Community Workshops for Previous Mitigation Funding
As part of the development of the State Action Plan, DEO hosted a series of regional public workshops in Florida communities impacted by storms in 2016 and 2017 to seek feedback and input for the use of CDBG-MIT funds. Times and locations are shown below, along with the presentation that was given.
Community Workshops PowerPoint Presentation | Spanish | Haitian Creole
Statewide Webinar for Hurricane Michael Mitigation Funding
In addition to the in-person workshops, DEO hosted a public webinar on April 26, 2021, to provide another opportunity for information and feedback. The webinar recording, along with the slides and transcript, is posted below.
Statewide Webinar for 2016-2017 Storms
To provide more information on the state’s new mitigation program, DEO hosted a statewide webinar on Wednesday, October 16. The webinar and its transcript are posted below.
Transcript - CDBG-Mitigation Statewide Webinar October 16, 2019
Slides - CDBG-Mitigation Statewide Webinar October 16, 2019 | Spanish | Haitian Creole
Timeline
April 11, 2018 – HUD announced state of Florida would receive $633,485,000 for mitigation activities in Florida communities that experienced major declared disaster events during 2016 and 2017.
April 11, 2019 - One-year anniversary of HUD announcing state of Florida would receive $633,485,000 for mitigation activities. The required Federal Register outlining rules governing the use of mitigation dollars had yet to be published.
August 23, 2019 - HUD published the Federal Register necessary for DEO to work with partners to develop the federally required State Action Plan.
December 6, 2019 - DEO posted initial draft of State Action Plan for public comment.
January 20, 2020 - Public comment period closed.
February 3, 2020 - DEO submitted the State Action Plan to HUD.
HUD now has 60 days to review and either approve or disapprove the plan.
April 3, 2020 - State Action Plan approved by HUD.
April 15, 2020 - Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program launched.
May 15, 2020 - Rebuild Florida General Planning Support Program launched.
June 15, 2020 - Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program launched.
February 02, 2021 – HUD announced state of Florida would receive $46,900,000 for mitigation activities in Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Michael
April 15, 2021 - DEO launched the CDBG-Mitigation for Hurricane Michael Survey.
April 20-22, 2021 - DEO hosted a series of public workshops in communities impacted by Hurricane Michael to seek input for the use of CDBG-Mitigation funds
April 26, 2021 - DEO hosted a public webinar to seek input for the use of CDBG-Mitigation for Hurricane Michael funds.
May 24, 2021 - DEO posted the initial draft of the Substantial Amendment to the State Action Plan for public comment.
June 23, 2021 - Public comment period for Substantial Amendment closed.
September 17, 2021 - Application Cycle for Round 2 of Funding through the Mitigation General Infrastructure Program closed.
September 23, 2021 - HUD approved Substantial Amendment 3.