MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
In preparation for Hurricane Dorian, fleets are topping up on fuel and bringing in reinforcements from other regions.
The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has ordered two new Airbus H125 helicopters for aerial spraying to control the mosquito population.
In 2010, Florida's governor sold off the state planes, opting to use his own jet. Now, a new governor has taken office with no reliable air transportation.
Hurricane Michael hit the panhandle of Florida on Wednesday before moving on to other southeastern states. Municipal, state, and federal agencies were prepared to assist.
The Florida Association for Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA) celebrated 40 years at its conference last week. Nine past presidents were in attendance.
Fleets in Florida joined public agencies around the country in responding to calls for assistance during Hurricane Florence.
Twenty-five Florida Highway Patrol vehicles have been donated to the Puerto Rico Police Department for Hurricane Maria recovery.
Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage and flooding across the State of Florida. As agencies begin recovery efforts, public fleets are reporting minimal damage to vehicles and facilities.
Hurricane Irma, already one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever develop in the Atlantic, will likely make landfall on the U.S. mainland by the end of the week. In preparation, state and federal agencies are already declaring an emergency on the ground.
Whether a public agency upfits its new police cars in-house or sends them out depends on a variety of factors. Here’s why agencies choose their methods and some best practices they’ve learned from years of experience.