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October’s rainfall spectrum: Contrasts and highlights across the District 
Districtwide, the cumulative rainfall total for the past 12 months is 49.52 inches, which is 1.49 inches below the long-term average. more
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Congressmen Frost, Webster partner on bipartisan bill to fix gaps in hurricane preparedness for Floridians
Last week, Congressmen Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL-10) and Daniel Webster (R-FL-11) announced the introduction of their bipartisan bill, the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act. more
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Hurricane Ian
Florida storm season quiet since Idalia
Although November hurricanes are few and far between in Florida, the most recent one struck less than a year ago. more
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From drizzles to downpours: Unpacking September’s rainfall patterns
In September, the St. Johns River Water Management District noted disparity in rainfall patterns. Some areas received a mere 3 inches, while others saw over 9 inches. more
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FEMA hiring in Florida
These positions are full-time, up to 120-day appointments, that may be extended depending on operational needs. more
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2023’s weather has been extreme in many ways.
Global temperatures are off the charts for a reason: 4 factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, with average global temperatures more than half a degree Fahrenheit above the previous record, set just a few years earlier in 2019. more
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Braving the Storms: Despite hurricane risks, renters still drawn to Florida, gulf coast
With over two months of the season remaining, Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing in this hurricane-prone region. more
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Hurricane Ian
One Year Later: Hurricane Ian recovery continues with nearly $8.7 billion in federal support
On the morning of Sept. 28, 2022, Ian intensified into a Category 4 hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. more
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Orange County wants to know how to spend $219 million
Orange County Government is set to receive $219 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development... but what should they spend it on? more
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This Sept. 10, 2017 file photo shows waves crashing over a seawall at the mouth of the Miami River from Biscayne Bay, Fla., as storm surge from Hurricane Irma impacts Miami.
Federal court hears arguments over controversial FEMA flood insurance program
On October 1st, 2021, any new flood insurance policies written were subject to the new rating criteria, as were existing policies. On and after April 1st, 2022, all flood policies were renewed using the new ratings.  more
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August rainfall down throughout the region
Overall, rainfall across the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region was drier than average in August. In Orange County, there was an average of 6.07 inches. more
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As July temperatures soared to triple digits, hundreds of homeless people lived on the street outside Phoenix’s largest shelter.
Shelters can help homeless people by providing quiet and privacy, not just a bunk and a meal
As of 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that the U.S. had nearly 600,000 homeless people nationwide. more
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Lee is forecast to become a major hurricane by early Saturday and could impact the northern Leeward Islands this weekend, the NHC said in its Wednesday report.
Atlantic tropical depression likely to become hurricane this weekend
As Florida still undergoes efforts to recover from Hurricane Idalia’s landfall on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center is eyeing a tropical depression it forecasts to become a major hurricane. more
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Was Orange County ready for Hurricane Idalia?
Idalia was a Category-4 Hurricane that slammed into the Big Bend region with 100+mph winds. For the most part, Orange County was spared its wrath, but was our county ready? more
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Hurricane Idalia inundated parts of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and other coastal communities on Aug. 30, 2023.
How to get federal disaster aid: FEMA is running out of money, but these strategies can help survivors of Hurricane Idalia and the Maui fires get aid faster
The road to recovery starts with state and federal governments identifying damages – both property damage and economic damage. more
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Orange County may have dodged Hurricane Idalia's fury, but Cedar Key took a direct hit.
Hurricane Day: Orange County gets back to business
On Tuesday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signed an Executive Order to put Orange County into a State of Emergency, but now it's back to business. more
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Weather Alert: Category 4 Hurricane Idalia makes landfall
I​dalia will move quickly inland, which will bring significant wind and flooding concerns, as well as the threat of tornadoes, into parts of Georgia, as well as South and North Carolina. more
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Weather Alert: Idalia now a Category 2 Hurricane
The center of the storm is over the southern Gulf of Mexico about 245 miles south of Tallahassee. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 105 mph as of 8 p.m. EDT. more
Mayor Jerry Demings speaks at the Hurricane Idalia update.
Orange County in State of Emergency
On Tuesday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signed an Executive Order to put Orange County into a State of Emergency with Hurricane Idalia on a projected path through Florida. more
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AAA: Gather supplies, fortify your home and document your belongings
As Tropical Storm Idalia churns toward Florida, insurance experts at AAA – The Auto Club Group are providing important advice to help residents prepare their families and property. more
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Breaking News: City of Apopka offices, parks & recreation closing for Hurricane Idalia
The City of Apopka announced it will be closing its offices, parks & recreation as well as trash collection on Wednesday, according to a post on its website. more
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Breaking News: OCPS cancels school for Wednesday
Based on this morning’s forecast, sustained wind speeds will exceed 35 MPH on the west side of Orange County and as a result there will be no school for students on Wednesday, August 30th. more
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Idalia intensifies into a hurricane with Florida landfall expected Wednesday
Dangerous, life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rain are all expected along portions of the west coast of Florida beginning as early as later today, then peaking on Wednesday. more
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Carbon Monoxide Dangers: Safety precautions can help prevent poisoning
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County urges the public to avoid carbon monoxide exposure by taking precautions with gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills. more
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The district urges residents to take precautions as the forecast predicts Tropical Storm Idalia to bring high winds across most of the District’s 18-county region.
Weather Alert: District activates Emergency Operation Center as Tropical Storm Idalia moves east overnight
The St. Johns River Water Management District is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and is taking proactive measures to manage the anticipated winds and rainfall in the coming days. more
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