Mission Statement
The mission of Hardee County Emergency Management is to provide a comprehensive and integrated emergency management system that coordinates community resources to protect lives, property, and the environment through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from all natural and man-made hazards that may impact our county.
WeatherSTEM
Hardee County Emergency Management in partnership with the Florida Severe Weather Mesonet is providing local real-time weather data at two locations within Hardee County. These units are solar-powered, cellular Weatherstem units rated to withstand the most intense weather and winds up to 185 miles per hour. To view the live feeds visit https://hardee.weatherstem.com/.
Resources
Hardee County keeps citizens safe and informed with Everbridge Resident Alerts. Residents and businesses can sign up to receive critical Communications and Emergency Alerts
Hardee County 2025 Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS)
Hurricane Ian Resources
Contact Information
Lane Schneider – Emergency Management
Director
lane.schneider@hardeecountyfl.gov
Raquel Resendez – Emergency Management Coordinator
Hardee County Emergency Management
404 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula, FL 33873
Phone: (863) 773-6373
Fax: (863) 773-9390
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM