Emergency Management
Steffen Turnipseed
Chief of Emergency Operations and Preparedness
Our Mission:
“Working together to ensure that Putnam County is Prepared to Respond to Emergencies, Recovery from them, and Mitigate Local Hazards.”
Address: 410 S. State Rd. 19
Palatka, FL 32177
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Hurricane Evacuation Zone Map
A hurricane evacuation zone is a geographic area that has been identified to protect public safety based on the potential for storm surge. Storm surge is historically the most deadly of all hurricane hazards. If a hurricane evacuation occurs, it will be ordered by Zone (A, B, C,D) as shown on these color-coded maps.
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Shelters Information
Directions For AHCA Assisted Living Facility CEMP Submittal and Nursing Home CEMP Submittal
• Emergency Management Plan Review Fees: $250.00
• For new plan review (new licenses and or never reviewed by Putnam County Emergency Management): $500.00
Send plans in Word or PDF format to logistics@putnam-fl.gov.
If your plan is accepted for review Putnam County Emergency Management will send an invoice to the facility address listed in the AHCA Emergency Status System.
Once invoiced submit a check payable to Putnam County BOCC.
All CEMP Reviews have a minimum 90 day lead time.
CEMPS that do not meet criteria or formatting will not be invoiced or reviewed.
For questions please contact Emergency Management at (386) 329-0379.
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