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 …
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10/8/24
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Milton.
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10/8/24
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The Florida Department of Health (Department) urges residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters and prevent...
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10/8/24
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OKEECHOBEE -- Cadets from the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Leadership Academy filled sandbags at the Okeechobee County Public Works Department...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/8/24 |
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County residents continued to prepare for Hurricane Milton on Tuesday. The major storm is expected to make landfall near Tampa around 1 a.m. Thursday.
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By Katrina Elsken
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PORT MAYACA -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns boaters the Port Mayaca Lock upper gate is currently inoperative. Until further notice, there is a restriction of 25 feet at the lock.
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10/8/24
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will temporarily close all SFWMD-managed lands today, Tuesday, October 8.
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10/8/24
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Indian River State College is closed due to Hurricane Milton
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10/8/24
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As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are deploying wave sensors...
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10/7/24
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The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates the regional water management system...
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10/7/24
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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 …
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10/7/24
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The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) office will be closed...
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10/7/24
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Hurricane Milton is expected to strengthen rapidly and is anticipated to cover a large area, affecting regions well beyond its center.
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News from FWC
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10/7/24
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Due to the anticipated impacts of Hurricane Milton, the Indian River State College Dual Enrollment Information & Application Sessions...
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News from IRSC
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10/7/24
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Over the weekend, I noticed some new residents asking what they should be doing now there is a major hurricane headed our way.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/7/24 |
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 51 Florida counties may receive...
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10/7/24
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As of Monday, October 7, at 1:00 P.M. Okeechobee County has these important updates ...
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10/7/24
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OKEECHOBEE – On Monday, Okeechobee area residents were busy preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Milton.
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Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/7/24 |
FEMA is fully prepared to respond to the storm’s potential impacts and has already begun staging resources...
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News from Milton
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10/7/24
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Commission meeting originally planned for Oct. 9 has been rescheduled to Oct. 17.
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10/7/24
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