Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation. With our partners, we build and maintain Florida's transportation infrastructure.
Tallahassee, FL
Joined December 2012
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Many of Florida's first responders were personally impacted by this storm, yet they continued to put their communities ahead of themselves. Thankful for their dedication to service and for @GovRonDeSantis' leadership to assist them in this way.
Governor DeSantis Provides Hurricane Isaias Update in Pensacola xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1vJpPNvOm…
Helping farmers helps Florida. Restoring critical roadways and resources for our agricultural partners is an essential step in keeping our supply chain thriving and products in the hands of consumers.
👨🌾 Disasters don’t just impact households. They also impact the farmers who keep Florida’s agriculture industry growing.
Today, FDEM Executive Director Jared Perdue joined Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson to assess storm-related damage to local farms & agricultural operations.
🚜 From damaged crops & equipment to impacts on critical agricultural infrastructure, @FLSERT continues working alongside @FDACS to identify recovery needs & coordinate assistance for impacted farmers & ranchers.
We’ll do whatever it takes to help Florida’s agricultural community recover & get back up & running. 🤝
🔗 Florida farmers in need of assistance can visit FDACS.gov for agricultural recovery resources & FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for additional disaster recovery information.
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We’re here for you, Northwest Florida. FDOT is on the ground, helping our communities recover and rebuild after Hurricane Isaias.
#HurricaneIsaias
#ReadytoServe
#OneFDOT
Thankful for the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis throughout this storm event. Together with all the state and local agencies that make up the State Emergency Response Team, we've been on top of providing a variety of resources and services to the communities in need.
Governor DeSantis Makes Hurricane Isaias Recovery Announcements xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1wxWjlwVz…
Storm recovery also means looking out for our furry friends.
While performing a bridge assessment drone mission in Okaloosa County for flooding of the Shoal River, our @MyFDOT_SEFL drone team spotted a baby white-tailed deer stranded in the flood water.
We called our partners @MyFWC who assisted us in getting the deer to safety!
Job well done by the OneFDOT team! Loved seeing our team come together to get this mission across the finish line.
All hands on deck from every corner of the state to finish cut and toss in Santa Rosa County.
Today, @FDOT_Secretary Jared Perdue joined our field crews after blitzing for the last 24 hours to get this job done quickly.
Getting people back to work, children back in school, and families back together is major part of storm recovery operations. By combining efforts with local and state agencies, we are working together to make a real difference for the communities who were impacted by the storm.
FDOT stands ready to help our local partners when they’re in need. To accelerate restoration efforts in Santa Rosa County, FDOT deployed over 500 personnel and over 100 pieces of equipment for cut and toss operations on local, rural roads. These teams continue to work nonstop to clear debris blocking roadways and help the community return to normal as quickly as possible.
Made a quick stop to see @MyFDOT crews while visiting the impacted areas from the storm. Grateful for team members who are willing to drop everything and serve their communities like these cut and toss crews. Appreciate all the state agencies working around the clock for Floridians.
Today, @FDOT_Secretary Jared Perdue and Chief Operations Officer Will Watts visited our Milton Operations team. Following any storm, our FDOT front line crews are often the first boots on the ground to impacted areas and are key players during response efforts.
Truly impressed by the magnitude of work our @MyFDOT crews accomplish when disaster strikes. In under 16 hours, they repaired and reopened access to this state park road washed out by #Isaias. Working alongside @FLDEPNews and our local partners, we are able to do what matters most: Getting our communities back in shape after a disaster.
Governor DeSantis Provides Latest Update on Hurricane Isaias Response Efforts in Walton County xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1PJqrNmrR…
This is what collaboration in action looks like. Working alongside our partners is one of the most important parts of a swift and efficient recovery process during great times of need. Proud of all the hard work being done by those who put Floridians first.
Early this morning, FDOT and FHP escorted @insideFPL teams to advance power restoration efforts across areas impacted by Hurricane #Isaias.
As FDOT continues our mission during the recovery process, we are happy to lend a hand wherever needed, working alongside our partners to serve our communities!
A big thank you to our dedicated crews working tirelessly to restore Florida’s roadways and bring normalcy back to the communities impacted by this storm. Stay safe and keep up the amazing work!
FDOT crews continue preparing and pre-staging resources. A total of 260 pieces of heavy equipment, 100 pumps, and 1,400 generators are ready to go
Nearly 900 FDOT crew members continue their efforts to prepare Florida for worsening conditions as Hurricane #Isaias nears landfall with supplies and equipment braced for impact. Individuals from every corner of the state are staged and ready to jump into action to serve our communities.
#ReadyToServe
Truly grateful for the leadership and guidance of @GovRonDeSantis and our partner agencies across Florida as we continue to monitor the storm path and prepare for incoming severe weather. We are #ReadytoServe across the state.
Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Update on Hurricane Isaias xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1rGmqpEZk…
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As #Isaias nears the Gulf Coast, Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the suspension of tolls on Mid-Bay Bridge and Spence Parkway in Okaloosa County and Garcon Point Bridge in Santa Rosa County to facilitate evacuations out of the storm’s direct path. Due to increased traffic, remember to be patient and drive carefully.
Use FL511.com or download the Florida 511 app for the most up-to-date road conditions. #ReadytoServe
Statewide, we have nearly 300 FDOT team members hard at work conducting pre-storm preparations to ensure the safety of our communities. As we work alongside our partners to monitor storm conditions, Florida stands #ReadyToServe
As FDOT continues to monitor #Isaias, our crews are actively preparing for potential weather impacts.
Nearly 150 pieces of heavy equipment, 360 generators, and 40 pumps are prepped and staged for deployment as needed.
#ReadytoServe
This is what delivering for a growing community looks like.
On top of being delivered an entire year ahead of schedule, this new direct connection to I-95 will cut travel times in half.
This is a major upgrade for a growing region, both every day and when it matters most.
From two lanes to six.
The ribbon has officially been cut on the newly widened River Road in Sarasota County, tripling capacity and strengthening a critical hurricane evacuation route for Southwest Florida.
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Great to see the progress being made on the Shands Bridge replacement project this week. The scale of this effort is impressive, but what stands out most is the team delivering it. The First Coast Expressway is supporting economic growth and strengthening connections across Northeast Florida for generations to come.
This week, @FDOT_Secretary Jared Perdue joined the project team for a firsthand look at progress on the new St. Johns River bridge, a key component of the First Coast Expressway.
The $595 million project is part of the 46-mile corridor that will strengthen connections across Northeast Florida, improve access to the Port of Palatka and help relieve congestion throughout the region. Every beam, pier and deck section brings us one step closer to a safer, more connected future.
@MyFDOT_NEFL
FDOT’s Spaceport Improvement Program was created to provide critical support to Florida’s spaceport infrastructure and push the boundaries of what can be achieved. Florida is the place for space.
Did you know that space activity in Florida goes beyond the Space Coast, including three designated spaceport territories in Northwest Florida!
Other than launches, FDOT supports Florida’s growing space industry through funding and aerospace infrastructure improvements to strengthen transportation connections, support aerospace operations, and prepare Florida for future growth in the space industry.
@MyFDOT_NWFL