TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that Kevin Guthrie will return as Director of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management for a second term. Guthrie was appointed by DeSantis as the Deputy Director of FDEM in January 2019.
“From the tragic condo collapse in Surfside to the destructive Hurricane Ian, Kevin Guthrie has led emergency response efforts with leadership and skill,” DeSantis wrote in a tweet.
From the tragic condo collapse in Surfside to the destructive Hurricane Ian, Kevin Guthrie has led emergency response efforts with leadership and skill.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) November 21, 2022
It is my pleasure to announce that he will be returning as the Director of @FLSERT in our second term! pic.twitter.com/1o84K18r2m
Guthrie has more than 30 years of experience in Public Safety and Emergency Management in the state of Florida. Prior to his role in Tallahassee, Guthrie spent 23 years as a police officer and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. He also served in public safety in both Flagler and Pasco Counties.
Guthrie has been recognized for his service with multiple awards, including the Chad Reed First Responder Award from former Governor Rick Scott and the Presidential Call to Service Award from President Barack Obama.
For updates on the Division’s preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, follow Director Kevin Guthrie on Twitter @KevinGuthrieFL.
