Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump is planning to name a Florida official in charge of preparing the state for the effects of climate change as his homeland security adviser, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.

Julia Nesheiwat, who holds the title of Florida's chief resilience officer, will replace Coast Guard Rear Adm. Peter Brown, who held the position for about six months. The position was also previously held by Doug Fears and Tom Bossert.

In her new role, Nesheiwat will work to protect the US from terrorist threats, strengthen cyberdefenses and respond to natural disasters.

She has worked at the State Department in the Trump administration and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the George W. Bush administration.

Politico first reported that Nesheiwat would be named to the position.

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