Hernando County Emergency Management Announces Launch
of the Statewide Elevate Florida Program
(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Emergency Management is pleased to announce the launch of the Elevate Florida program, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen community resilience by mitigating residential properties against natural hazards. The program, spearheaded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), offers funding opportunities for homeowners to complete eligible projects aimed at reducing the impact of future disasters.
Eligible Mitigation Projects: The Elevate Florida program provides funding for the following types of residential mitigation projects:
- Structure Elevation – Raising homes to minimize flood risks.
- Mitigation Reconstruction – Rebuilding homes to be more resilient against natural hazards.
- Acquisition/Demolition – Purchasing and removing homes from high-risk areas.
- Wind Mitigation – Enhancing structural features to withstand hurricane-force winds.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be the legal property owner of a residential property in the State of Florida.
- Be willing to contribute up to 25% of the total cost of the project.
Please Note* Assistance is not available from the State of Florida to cover the homeowner’s project cost (up to 25 percent) responsibilities for Elevate Florida. Residents may use funds from a loan from the Small Business Administration to cover the homeowner’s cost-share.
Self-Register Here: https://fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate/SelfRegister
For additional guidance, homeowners can access the Homeowner Participant Guide here and review the Application Checklist here.
Additional Information: This program is a crucial step toward building a more resilient Florida, as it provides homeowners with the tools and financial assistance needed to protect their homes and families from the impacts of natural disasters. By participating in Elevate Florida, residents can help safeguard their properties against the growing threat of hurricanes, flooding, and other severe weather events.
Hernando County Emergency Management encourages all eligible homeowners to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for the Elevate Florida program to improve their home’s safety and resiliency.
For more information or assistance with the application process, please contact Hernando County Emergency Management at 352-754-4083.
