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BBB & SBA raise awareness about business recovery resources in West Florida
The SBA’s disaster loans offer immediate financial relief, allowing individuals and businesses... more
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LAKEPORT -- A Lakeport resident was in her home on Oct. 9, when a tornado lifted it and smashed it into a tree. She was rescued and transported to a hospital. In the background at left is the home's front porch. In the distance is the Herbert Hoover Dike. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
FEMA opens recovery centers
FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Glades, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties … more
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LAKEPORT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has placed tarps on more than 7,100 homes damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including some homes in Glades County (pictured here) and Okeechobee County. If you signed up for the program and have not yet been helped, check the status of your application at https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Emergency-Operations/Blue-Roof-Info/..[Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News].
Operation Blue Roof helps hurricane victims
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has placed tarps on more than 7,100 homes damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton... more
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FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Florida is a haven for boaters and is recognized as “The Boating Capital of the World.” more
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WM contributes $1 million to support hurricane relief efforts
WM is focused on helping communities thrive, and over the last several weeks, its teams across the Southeast U.S. more
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BBB Warning: Price gouging is illegal in Florida
People often find that the cost of high-demand items and services skyrocket after a hurricane. more
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USPS issues statement on Florida 2 operations and hurricane recovery
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were catastrophic natural disasters that have disrupted services... more
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FEMA issues initial public notices for FL historic properties, floodplains and wetlands
Public notices have been posted on the FEMA website describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions... more
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Floridians may be eligible for transitional sheltering in hotels
FEMA has activated Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Floridians displaced by more
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FEMA gives update on hurricane response
Survivors who applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton, Helene or Debby will receive a determination letter from FEMA... more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken on Oct. 7, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Water flowing into -- but not out of -- of Lake O
Lake Okeechobee has risen about 4 inches in the past week, Col. Brandon Bowman, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers more
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Comcast donates $500,000 to Hurricane Milton Relief
Comcast will donate $250,000 total in cash: $100,000 will go to the Florida Disaster Fund and $150,000 will go to 11 community-based organizations. more
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FEMA specialists will be working Florida communities
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews will be working in Florida neighborhoods... more
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Hurricane survivors can apply for federal assistance in several ways
FEMA is continuing to help survivors affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. more
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FEMA inspectors working in Florida
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews will be working in Florida neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene. more
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After a hurricane, look for the helpers
“When I was a boy and saw scary things in the news, my mother would say, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Fred Rogers more
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United Way seeks donations and volunteers
As the clean-up and recovery from Hurricane Milton moves forward in earnest over the next several days and weeks, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is … more
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LAKEPORT -- This home on the Rim Canal was a two-story house before a tornado ripped the top story off on Oct. 9. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
National Weather Service surveys tornado damage
The National Weather Service issued 129  tornado warnings and documented 38 different tornadoes reported by eye witnesses more
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Florida National Guard distributes Meals, Ready to Eat
The Florida National Guard has been distributing food, water and tarps in areas impacted by Hurricane Milton. more
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Hurricane storm surge churned Lake O
Hurricane Milton's winds churned Lake Okeechobee Oct. 9 and 10,  pushing the lake water up against the side of the dike in a storm surge. … more
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