It's Hurricane Season in Florida!

	June 1 - November 30
	But, Be Prepared at All Times If there is ever a threat of either a severe tropical storm or a hurricane, up-to-date information is available here.

Even in an emergency, Florida Courts strive to remain open

Keeping the courts open is an attempt to ensure that no person is deprived access to the courts, even in the aftermath of an emergency.

Why is access to the courts after an emergency important? Because issues of personal safety, due process, and many other issues addressed everyday in the courts will still need to be addressed in the immediate aftermath of an emergency.

The policy goals and other information presented on these web pages relate to the emergency preparedness efforts taken in the Florida State Courts. These efforts are an attempt to "keep the courts open", thereby ensuring access to the courts and justice for the people, even in the aftermath of an emergency.

Pandemic Preparedness

• Materials and information related to the pandemic preparedness

Preparedness and People with Disabilities

Materials and information related to preparedness and people with disabilities are provided below.

• Emergency Evacuation of People With Physical Disabilities From Buildings (PDF)
• Materials from the U.S. Department of Justice
• Information from the American Red Cross
• Guide from the National Organization on Disability (PDF)

For more information on emergency preparedness efforts in the Florida State Courts, please contact Steven Hall.