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Important updates on Health Care District Operations ahead of Hurricane Milton
All community health center buildings are closed from noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Thursday, Oct. 10. more
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Tax Collector’s Offices to close due to Hurricane Milton
The Constitutional Tax Collector’s office is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton in conjunction... more
This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken on Oct. 7, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
USACE confident Herbert Hoover Dike is safe
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District (USACE) wants to assure its partners, stakeholders, and the communities around Lake Okeechobee that we are actively monitoring Lake Okeechobee and … more
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Comcast Prepares for Hurricane Milton
To help residents and emergency personnel stay connected ahead of and after Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Florida, Comcast has opened more than 261,000 public Xfinity WiFi hotspots in … more
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FEMA preparing for Hurricane Milton
WASHINGTON -- FEMA and its federal partners are leaning forward and have pre-positioned resources to support local and state response efforts ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall. President … more
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The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore is now open to navigation. The lock was temporarily closed for maintenance work and reopened on Aug. 3. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Navigation locks to close as hurricane advances
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Milton.  more
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FDOH urges all to avoid floodwaters and prevent exposure to bacteria
The Florida Department of Health (Department) urges residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters and prevent... more
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Rough sea lighthouse
USGS deploys sensors along Florida’s Gulf Coast to measure impacts of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are deploying wave sensors... more
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Regional water management system prepared for heavy rainfall
The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates the regional water management system... more
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Rough sea lighthouse
USACE prepares for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), is preparing to respond as needed and providing … more
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TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers due to hurricane
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 51 Florida counties may receive... more
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Federal assistance for Hurricane Helene survivors surpasses $137 million
WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues its robust response and recovery efforts in the Southeast following the devastation caused by Helene. Federal assistance for survivors has now surpassed $137 … more
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Governor declares state of emergency as Milton nears
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-214, Emergency Management – Tropical Storm Milton on Oct. 5, declaring a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties ahead of the storm, … more
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Floridians encouraged to prepare for Tropical Storm Milton
FEMA is monitoring the potential for tropical storm conditions which may affect areas in Florida late this weekend into the middle of next week. more
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What assistance is available through FEMA?
If you live in  Florida ,  Georgia ,  North Carolina ,  South Carolina , or  Tennessee  and have damage to your home or personal property related to Hurricane Helene, … more
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FEMA advises: Stay informed and help stop rumors in Florida
FEMA has created a Rumor Control page specific to Hurricane Helene to help keep survivors safe and aware of rumors and scams.  more
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FWC urges vessel owners to prepare and secure their boats for impending storm
Weather is expected to strengthen and is anticipated to cover a large area, affecting regions well beyond... more
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Red Cross Emergency App adds information on disaster response
Are you ready for a hurricane? American Red Cross has an app for that. more
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Storm track shifts west; Okeechobee County expects 2-4 inches of rain
Okeechobee County emergency officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Depression 4 more
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The MRS partnered with FWC and members exercised inland and near-shore nautical skills to include basic vessel operations, search and rescue, and waterway reconnaissance.
Florida State Guard is ready for hurricanes
Soldiers underwent a series of rigorous simulations to test their emergency response proficiencies... more
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