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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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Hurricane debris collection starts Friday
Hurricane Debris Collection is expected to start on Friday, October 18, 2024 in the county and city limits. 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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USACE announces start of Blue Roof Program in response to Hurricane Milton
Operation Blue Roof is a free service to homeowners. more
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BBB provides post Milton resources and tips
For more information on navigating the aftermath of both Hurricane Milton and Helene, visit BBB.org/Hurricane. more
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FEMA provides list of Mental health resources
Florida residents have experienced three hurricanes in a short period. While coping... 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 urges Floridians to heed officials’ directions in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
The joint federal and state emergency response and damage assessments were underway on Oct. 10 more
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How to apply for FEMA assistance
If you sustained damage or loss from Hurricanes Milton, Helene or Debby, FEMA may be able to help. 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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Hurricane victims warned of scams
Floridians should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft ... more
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Disaster assistance available to those with storm damage
Residents can apply for Individual Assistance by going to https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ more
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