For questions regarding preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia, contact United Way 211.
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8/29/23
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Circumstances may require you to evacuate your home at a moment’s notice or hunker down...
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By Nelly Nelson
UF/IFAS | 8/26/23 |
Preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe.
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7/24/23
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages small businesses...
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6/26/23
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Just because a tree looks a bit odd or damaged, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to topple during a tropical storm or hurricane...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 5/19/23 |
FEMA has extended the application deadline to Jan. 12, 2023, for survivors in...
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11/21/22
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) re-opened most of its navigational locks to public access...
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11/11/22
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is closing its Business Recovery Centers in Florida from...
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11/9/22
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If you’re ever in an emergency situation, the key is to remain as calm as possible.
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11/9/22
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The Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is coordinating closely with Federal agencies, state, local, and tribal government officials ...
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News from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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11/9/22
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is rescheduling the November Governing Board Meeting to Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at 1 p.m.
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11/9/22
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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian can renew their recently expired...
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11/9/22
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Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to reach hurricane strength before reaching Florida’s east coast later today or early on Thursday …
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11/9/22
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Due to the possible effects of Tropical Storm Nicole, the Health Departments in Hendry and Glades Counties (LaBelle, Clewiston, and Moore Haven) …
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11/9/22
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Glades County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Thursday, Nov. 10 due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
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11/8/22
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As Tropical Storm Nicole makes its way toward Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District is preparing …
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11/8/22
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Hendry County Emergency Management has issued a weather warning from the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center …
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11/8/22
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Florida agricultural landowners and producers affected by damages caused by Hurricane Ian can apply for emergency...
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11/4/22
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MOORE HAVEN -- The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Glades County Health Department ...
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10/31/22
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One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, FEMA and its federal partners have delivered over $1.56 billion to Floridians...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/31/22
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