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Hurricane Ian, 1 year later: A story of resiliency and hopeHurricane Ian, 1 year later: A story of resiliency and hope

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
September 28, 2023
Floridians are still picking up what was lost a year ago during Hurricane Ian, a deadly and destructive Category 4 storm. Sept. 28 marks the one-year anniversary of Ian plowing through the state, making landfall near Cayo Costa in Lee County. Ian was the third-costliest natural disaster to hit the U.S., racking up $115.2 billion in ...


NOAA releases updated weather outlook; strong El Niño event expectedNOAA releases updated weather outlook; strong El Niño event expected

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
September 27, 2023
The Climate Prediction Center’s updated weather outlook indicates a slightly increased confidence of a strong El Niño event by this winter. This could mean more wet weather for the Southeast region of the U.S. The forecast is based on observed and predicted sea surface temperatures. “These conditions are reflected in current observations as well as greater forecast ...


New app helps you prepare for the next hurricaneNew app helps you prepare for the next hurricane

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
September 25, 2023
A new app designed to provide updates on disaster supplies and educational resources in the wake of a natural disaster was released this week. “Local Relief” is a localized social media platform bringing communities together during a weather emergency. Founder and Executive Director Heather Hackett had the idea for the program when Hurricane Irma caused widespread destruction across ...


National Weather Service promotes weather safety for the deaf and hard of hearingNational Weather Service promotes weather safety for the deaf and hard of hearing

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
September 21, 2023
The National Weather Service (NWS) is recognizing Deaf Awareness Week by releasing weather safety information for the deaf and hard of hearing. Weather alerts serve as important tools to notify the public of incoming danger, but some may not consider what it’s like to not hear the alarm in the middle of the night or a ...


Cedar Key recovers slowly from Hurricane Idalia storm surgeCedar Key recovers slowly from Hurricane Idalia storm surge

Kelly Ralph
September 19, 2023
Hurricane Idalia flooded Cedar Key and uprooted entire families’ homes. Two weeks later, residents are still picking up the pieces. The Category three storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region Aug. 30, bringing high winds and storm surge to the coastlines and neighboring cities. When the storm cleared, it left debris and water damage in ...


Live Oak poultry and crop damage to 'impact global market'Live Oak poultry and crop damage to ‘impact global market’

Megan Peschl
September 19, 2023
As the rest of Florida moves on after Hurricane Idalia, Suwannee County remains devastated. The areas impacted the most house chickens and crops, specifically peanuts and hay. Officials are worried about the recovery response and hope to receive outside help. Chicken houses in Live Oak, Florida, were destroyed by wind and debris, but the silent killer ...


Understanding FEMA support after extreme weatherUnderstanding FEMA support after extreme weather

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
September 19, 2023
After a natural disaster, a variety of resources become available through emergency declarations to aid in the cleanup process. FEMA financial assistance is just one of many ways to receive help after a weather event. Filing for assistance can be a complicated process, even for seasoned residents who have weathered a natural disaster before. If not filed correctly, ...


A tropical system may impact Florida this weekendA tropical system may impact Florida this weekend

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
September 18, 2023
Parts of the Sunshine State will likely see an increase in the rain and wind this weekend as an area of disturbed weather may turn into a tropical system. The National Hurricane Center is highlighting an area off the Florida east coast for possible development later this week. A non-tropical low pressure system may form Thursday or ...


Two weeks later, cleanup underway in Levy County after Hurricane IdaliaTwo weeks later, cleanup underway in Levy County after Hurricane Idalia

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
September 15, 2023
Recovery and cleanup efforts continue in the hardest-hit areas of north Florida.


Three storms brew in the AtlanticThree storms brew in the Atlantic

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
September 13, 2023
The National Hurricane Center issued an advisory on Hurricane Lee, located several hundred miles off the coast of Bermuda and on Hurricane Margot, located over the central Atlantic. While Lee is projected to make landfall somewhere between Maine and the Eastern Canadian provinces this weekend, Margot is expected to remain over water, not posing a major ...


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