The Crisis Preparation section was created to help you, our Partners, stay ahead of the game by appropriately and effectively communicating with key audiences in times of crises. Many kinds of situations have the potential to negatively impact the perception of Florida as a desirable vacation destination, as well as impede travel to and within the state. When they occur, VISIT FLORIDA can help mitigate these situations through a coordinated involvement with the Florida tourism industry, appropriate governmental entities, and local, state and national media.
The links below lead to information about specific potential crisis situations that could impact Florida tourism entities. Please refer to these helpful resources when preparing for or responding to a crisis situation in your area, as it will help you communicate more effectively with the media and other key influencers.
- Avian Bird Flu Information
- Blue-Green Algae Information
- Coronavirus Information
- Ebola Virus Disease
- Enterovirus D68
- Flu Pandemic Information
- Hansen's Disease-Leprosy Information
- Hurricane Information
- Measles Information
- Mosquito-Borne Disease Information
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Oil Spill Information
- Red Tide Information
- Rip Current Information
- Sargassum Seaweed Information
- Shark Encounter Information
- Stinging/Biting Insect Information
- Sun Protection Information
- Vibrio vulnificus (Warm Seawater Bacteria Infection)
- West Nile Virus Information
- Wild Fire Information
- Zika Virus Information