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DOH-Hendry offices close in response to severe weather impacts
HENDRY COUNTY — All Florida Department of Health in Hendry County (DOH-Hendry) offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in response to severe weather impacts. The health … more
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TRICARE expands prescription refill waivers to include 20 counties due to storm
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 20 additional Florida counties... more
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President Biden approves Emergency Declaration for Florida
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced on Sept. 24 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane … more
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AAA offers safety and insurance tips to help residents prepare for Helene
As Tropical Storm Helene churns toward Florida, insurance experts at AAA – The Auto Club Group are providing... more
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BBB urges Floridians to prepare for Hurricane Helene: Beware of scams and storm chasers
The BBB has launched a comprehensive Florida Hurricane Guide, your go-to resource for hurricane season preparedness. more
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FEMA urges Gulf Coast residents and visitors to prepare now ahead of potential major storm
WASHINGTON -- FEMA stands ready to support local and state efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to become a major hurricane before landfall in Florida bringing life-threating … more
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Be ready to file a claim quickly after a hurricane
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is forecast to make landfall in Florida as a potential major hurricane... more
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SWFL nonprofits, first responders gifted satellite internet devices
Nearly two dozen Southwest Florida nonprofits and public service agencies are receiving satellite internet devices... 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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FEMA provides questions and answers about individual assistance
FEMA Individual Assistance helps Floridians with disaster recovery by providing funds for basic, critical needs. 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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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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Hendry County EMS advises special needs residents to prepare for storms
For Hendry County residents with special needs, hurricane preparation may require extra ... 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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