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FEMA ensures survivors receive all eligible assistance while preventing duplication of federal benefits. One way the agency achieves this is to require a separate application for each disaster.
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From the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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1/9/23
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Homeowners and renters in many counties in Florida, including Orange, have until January 12th to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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From FEMA
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1/5/23
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Study co-author and Resources for the Future fellow Yanjun "Penny" Liao said they found home prices in hurricane-ravaged areas are 5% higher on average than in unaffected ones
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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1/5/23
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When temperatures drop into the 40s or even lower, customers may turn to their heating equipment which can increase their energy usage significantly.
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From Florida Light and Power
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12/21/22
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The cold temperatures are a concern for various issues in Florida, from the possibility of citrus crops freezing to beloved manatees trying to stay warm.
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
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12/20/22
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Hurricane Nicole’s pattern of heavy rainfall echoed that of Hurricane Ian’s and brought above-average rainfall across most of the district.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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12/14/22
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Debris removal efforts will continue in areas that Orange County has assessed and identified as highly impacted by Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole.
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State and local governments, community, and volunteer organizations affected by Hurricane Ian have until January 6, 2023, to submit their requests to the state for public assistance.
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From FEMA
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12/5/22
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The time period for 100 percent federal funding for those efforts has been extended for another 15 days, through Dec. 7, according to the White House press release.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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11/29/22
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Tropical cyclones have been growing stronger worldwide over the past 30 years, and not just the big ones that you hear about. Our new research finds that weak tropical cyclones have gotten at least …
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By Wei Mei, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Shang-Ping Xie, University of California, San Diego
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11/29/22
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Back-to-back hurricanes left an unnerving scene on the Florida coast in November 2022: Several houses and swimming pools were left dangling over the ocean.
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By Zhong-Ren Peng, University of Florida
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11/23/22
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The St. Johns River Water Management District is re-opening the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive for public use beginning November 18th.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/17/22
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Over the weekend, St. Johns River Water Management District staff worked to assist our local partners with their recovery efforts.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/14/22
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Today, the St. Johns River Water Management District re-opened several of their lands and all the navigational locks.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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11/11/22
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The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced that two people died after coming in contact with a downed power line early Thursday.
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From weather.com, Orange County Newsroom, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office
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11/10/22
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The St. Johns River Water Management District is continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Nicole as it moves across the state and stands ready to assist our state, regional and local partners in their …
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/10/22
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Nicole made its first landfall in the northwest Bahamas just before noon Wednesday with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.
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From weather.com, the City of Apopka, and the Orange County Newsroom
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11/9/22
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The large wind field of Nicole means tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or greater) extend well to the west, north, and east of that center, including to the east coast of Florida.
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From weather.com and the Orange County Newsroom
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11/9/22
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Based on the storm's forecast and potential impacts on Orange County, all schools will be closed on Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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11/8/22
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The St. Johns River Water Management District is closing all District-managed navigational locks, campgrounds, and properties, including trails and day-use areas.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/8/22
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After Hurricane Ian drenched the central Florida region, below-average rainfall across the St. Johns River Water Management District was a welcome relief.
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By the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/8/22
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Nicole became the 14th Atlantic season storm early Monday morning storm and is centered several hundred miles east of the Bahamas.
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From weather.com and the Orange County Newsroom
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11/7/22
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At 4 pm on Monday, the City of Apopka announced on its website that the Public Workshop for South Apopka Annexation had been canceled due to the approach of Sub Tropical Storm Nicole.
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From Staff Reports
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11/7/22
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Over 22 million people currently live in Florida. That’s about 37% more than the 16 million who resided in the state in 2000.
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By Robin Faith Bachin, University of Miami
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10/24/22
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Entering day 18 of activation, Orange County Public Work’s crews and contractors have removed more than 60,000 cubic yards of debris.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/23/22
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