DEP Hurricane Information

2024 Storm Systems

• May North Florida Tornadoes
• January North Florida Tornadoes

2023 Storm Systems

• Hurricane Idalia

2022 Storm Systems

• Hurricane Nicole
• Hurricane Ian

Fact Sheets and Frequently Asked Questions

Information about DEP and environmental issues commonly encountered after a hurricane.

• Managing Solar Panels FAQ
• Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries FAQ 
• Disposing of Storm Generated Waste or Debris for Residents and Businesses Reference
• Environmental Resource Permitting Activities FAQs
• Sinkhole FAQs 

Resources for Additional Information

• Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM).
• National Hurricane Center.
• Florida Disaster Fund.
• American Red Cross.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Florida Insurance Council Hurricane Central.
• National Hurricane Center.

Contacts

• Emergency Support Function (ESF 10) to report storm-related environmental hazards: 850-921-0223.
• DEP's Office of Emergency Response: 850-245-2010.
• Florida Division of Emergency Management, State Watch Office: 800-320-0519.
• Florida Emergency Information 24-hour toll-free hotline: 800-342-3557 or Florida Division of Emergency Management.
• Report suspected cases of price gouging: 866-966-7226 or Florida Office of the Attorney General.
• DEP districts and environmental emergency contacts.
• Displaced Vessel Hotline: 305-985-3744.

The Florida Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program

Past Storms

DEP authorizations, emergency orders, news and updates.

• Tropical Storm Fred
• Tropical Storm Elsa
• Hurricane Dorian
• Hurricane Michael
• Subtropical Storm Alberto
• Hurricane Nate
• Hurricane Irma
• Tropical Storm Cindy