- February 6, 2025
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Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord was elected and then sworn in as President of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association last week, during the its annual meeting.
“This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to your dedication, expertise, and the respect you’ve earned among your peers,” County Administrator Heidi Petito said. “Administration is incredibly proud to see you take on this role, and we have no doubt that you will make a lasting impact.”
This is Lord’s 10th annual term as board member of FEPA. He served nine consecutive years on the board, and was elected treasurer for each of those years, but took two years off before making the decision to run for the office of president.
“It is an honor and privilege to serve Flagler County and my peers statewide as we collectively tackle ways to better prepare our communities for disasters,” Lord said. “FEPA provides great collaboration with emergency managers from both public and private sectors throughout the state to share best practices and evolve the emergency management profession.”
In 2022, Lord received the FEPA “Gary Arnold Award” for his service to improving the emergency management community in Florida.
That included:
Of the Florida Domestic Oversight Council, Lord is one of two members representing Emergency Management statewide alongside Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
FEPA was created in 1956 to help professional emergency managers work to protect the people of Florida.
