Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.
Printable Flyer with Information about the Program
When
March 24, 10 am – 7 pm EST with full presentations at noon and 5 pm
Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S. Water School Building
March 25, 10 am – 7 pm EST with full presentations at noon and 5 pm
Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S. Water School Building
March 26, 10 am – 7 pm EST with full presentations at noon and 5 pm
Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S. Hospitality Building
Who Should Attend
Legal property owners of a residential property in the State of Florida, including:
- Single-family homes
- Multi-family homes
- Apartment buildings
- Manufactured and mobile homes
- Condominiums
What are the Mitigation Options?
- Structure Elevation:Â Physically raising an existing structure.
- Mitigation Reconstruction:Â The construction of an improved, elevated building on the same site where an existing building and/or foundation has been partially or completely demolished or destroyed. These activities result in the construction of code-compliant and hazard-resistant structures. Mitigation Reconstruction is the alternative to Structure Elevation when the structure is not sturdy enough to elevate, as determined during application review.
- Acquisition/Demolition:Â A structure is purchased from voluntary sellers and demolished, to be maintained by the local community as open space. The local community must agree to participate in this project type.
- Wind Mitigation:Â Measures that reduce the risk of future wind damage to structures. This may include alterations to the roof, windows, doors, and other vulnerable components of structures. Wind mitigation is another alternative for homes that are not sturdy enough to elevate.
What are the program costs?
Federal grant funding will cover at least 75 percent of the project cost for approved projects, meaning eligible and approved property owners only need to invest up to 25 percent—a significant savings. See this page for more detail.
For more information about Elevate Florida visit the portal at fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate or the State’s website at FloridaDisaster.org/ElevateFlorida.