On Jan. 22, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that nearly $100 million has been awarded to 24 communities...
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2/12/21
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The Village and Indiantown Civic Club were awarded the requested $350,000 from the State of Florida
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2/10/21
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After several denials by Fema and Rebuild Florida, a local man will finally have help with hurricane damage.
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2/8/21
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Although Hurricane Irma hit in 2017, some families have yet to recover from the storm now considered the costliest in Florida history — including damages of more than $220 million on the …
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12/23/20
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MIAMI – The National Hurricane Center has updated the projected path of Tropical Storm Eta.
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11/6/20
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is prepared for potentially heavy rain from Tropical Storm Eta.
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11/4/20
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A crew of five Glades Electric Cooperative linemen returned late on Friday, Sept. 25, after spending a week near Summerdale, Ala.
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10/1/20
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WEST PALM BEACH — Now more than ever is the best time for families to take steps not to prepare their homes and emergency kits. A potential tropical storm is making its way across the Caribbean, …
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8/24/20
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MOORE HAVEN — The Emergency Management Office of Glades County will continue to monitor and track Tropical Storm Laura for further alerts. Currently, Tropical Storm Laura is located on the …
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8/24/20
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GLADES/HENDRY COUNTIES — Due to the Tropical Weather forecast, the COVID-19 Testing event scheduled on Monday, Aug. 24, at the Health Department in Moore Haven has been canceled.
The Testing …
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8/21/20
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WEST PALM BEACH -- The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is reopening navigational locks today and tomorrow. Locks had been temporarily closed as Tropical Storm Isaias moved …
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8/2/20
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center continues to track Tropical Storm Isaias.
As of 12:15 p.m. Aug. 2, Okeechobee County is under a Wind Advisory Warning, with inland …
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8/2/20
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News from the Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Emergency Management continues to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Isaias and its impacts to Okeechobee …
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8/2/20
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MOORE HAVEN --
Glades County Emergency Management continues to monitor the track of Hurricane Isaias and its impacts to Glades County. At this time there have been no watches or warnings …
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8/1/20
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WEST PALM BEACH -- Due to track changes and storm intensity of Hurricane Isaias, Palm Beach County opened four general population shelters and a pet friendly shelter for animals only for those …
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8/1/20
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County adopted a Local State of Emergency on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 8 a.m. and will continue for the next 7 days.
• Okeechobee County Emergency Operations will …
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8/1/20
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JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is prepared to respond to Hurricane Isaias.
Jacksonville District issued the following information about Florida …
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7/31/20
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WEST PALM BEACH — Hurricane Isaias is making its way across the Caribbean, producing dangerous flash flooding and gusty winds. As the American Red Cross prepares to respond to the potential …
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7/31/20
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OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County Hurricane Isaias Advisory No. 3 was issued on Friday, July 31, at 9 a.m.
Okeechobee County continues to monitor and prepare for Hurricane Isaias.
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7/31/20
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The American Red Cross encourages all Floridians to keep hurricane supplies on hand during hurricane season. A a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
• Water: one gallon …
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7/30/20
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