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Boat owners advised to secure their boats
Preparing for a natural disaster can be overwhelming, with many critical details to address. … 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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FEMA approves $2 million for Hurricane Ian debris removal in Okeechobee County
FEMA is announcing $2,062,817 in grant funding to reimburse Okeechobee County for Hurricane Ian debris... more
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Understanding weather terms keeps you informed this hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and it’s important for all of us to get to know the key tropical weather terms... 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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FEMA warns be alert to fraud after a disaster
Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal... more
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More than 3,500 FPL employees participated in the company’s annual storm drill, which tested their response to a simulated Category 4 hurricane hitting FPL’s service territory.
FPL meteorologists prepare for potentially active hurricane season
Growing up in Indiana and then living in Oklahoma -- the heart of tornado alley... more
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FPL offers tips for customers to prepare for hurricane season
Ahead of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1, Florida Power & Light ... more
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Hurricane season begins June 1 – get ready now
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the unprecedented 2004 hurricane season that saw four ... more
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AAA Survey: 1-in-4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings
Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle... more
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Twenty years later: Lessons from the 2004 hurricane season
The hurricane season of 2004 is seared into the memory of those living in the Okeechobee area that year. more
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SFWMD provides tips to help reduce flooding during Hurricane Season
The annual Atlantic hurricane season begins on Saturday, June 1, and it is important for all of us... more
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Rapidly intensifying hurricanes near coastline pose major threat to U.S. this season
Record sea-surface temperatures across the Atlantic Basin and La Niña conditions raising the ris... more
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FPL offers hurricane preparedness checklist
At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees. more
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FWC offers tips for keeping your boat safe in hurricane season
How can you keep your boat safe during a hurricane? more
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Trees damaged from Hurricane Idalia in 2023. [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS]
Innovative technology to evaluate forest damage helps with rapid response after hurricanes
When hurricanes careen through Florida, they not only damage homes and businesses, they also... more
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May 5-11 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week
Perhaps Benjamin Franklin said it best: “By failing to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.” more
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Alzheimer’s caregivers need special plan for hurricane season
As hurricane season approaches, caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s have to put a plan in place a bit different than others. more
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Begin preparing for hurricane season during Hurricane Preparedness Week
The annual Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, and it is important for all of us.... more
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It’s not luck! Don’t leave disaster preparedness to chance
As Spring approaches, so do hurricane and wildfire seasons, along with an increased threat... more
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