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Florida emergency-management powers of political subdivisions

Counties must maintain emergency-management agencies and plans. Municipal programs must coordinate with the county and be consistent with and subject to the county plan; political subdivisions may appropriate, contract, equip, staff, and assign public services for emergency work.

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Fla. Stat. § 252.38 (2025).

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Counties must maintain emergency-management agencies and plans. Municipal programs must coordinate with the county and be consistent with and subject to the county plan; political subdivisions may appropriate, contract, equip, staff, and assign public services for emergency work.

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