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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County
- 863-993-4601 or 863-491-7580
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Mailing Address
34 South Baldwin Avenue
1031 Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Vision Statement:
To Help our staff and community be prepared to respond during health and medical emergencies. Branch staff prepares and updates the All-Hazards Plan which explains how we:
- Prepare and respond to natural disasters, terrorist events, or disease outbreak.
- Work during times of quarantine, isolation, mass immunization, and medication distribution processes.
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