FEMA has extended the application deadline to Jan. 12, 2023, for survivors in...
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11/21/22
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FEMA is conducting local hiring for more than 300 jobs in Brandon, Fort Myers, Kissimmee, Orlando and Sarasota.
The agency is seeking people with experience in customer service, logistics, …
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11/1/22
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More than $1.27 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided....
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10/24/22
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FEMA has also taken steps to ease burdens on its policyholders as they begin to clean up and repair...
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10/6/22
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has submitted a request to the United States Department of …
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10/6/22
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After disasters sweep through an area, an unfortunate reality usually follows: fraudulent offers of funding...
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the addition of several Florida counties to the disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian …
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10/2/22
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Disaster survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal...
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10/2/22
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WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited local officials in Florida the past several days to discuss the federal government’s support for survivors …
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10/2/22
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EPA offers several resources and tips for managing debris during storm cleanup...
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9/30/22
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To help residents and emergency personnel stay connected ahead of Hurricane Ian, Comcast’s network of more than 200,000 public Xfinity WiFi hotspots throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and …
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9/29/22
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center
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9/29/22
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The Florida Department of Health advises the public to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by taking precautions with gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills.
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9/29/22
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If you have had flooding, water must be removed as quickly as possible since it may contain material from …
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9/29/22
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by …
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9/29/22
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GAINESVILLE — Due to Hurricane Ian, several of our Florida NRCS offices and USDA Service Centers will be closed the remainder of this week. Please call ahead to ensure your local NRCS or USDA …
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9/28/22
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers...
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9/28/22
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What will Hurricane Ian mean for Lake Okeechobee?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/27/22 |