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Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.
Nearly $4 billion in flood insurance payments reach policyholders after Hurricane Ian
The amount includes more than $3.4 billion to repair or rebuild the property and $445 million to replace damaged contents, with an average payment of more than $104,000. more
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During Hurricane Preparedness Week, understanding your insurance policy is key
Ahead of storm season, homeowners should review their insurance policies, document and items that could support future claims and, depending on location, consider additional forms of protection. more
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The hardest-hit homes in Florida’s mid-April flooding were in modest neighborhoods in low-lying areas.
Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare
Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare. more
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Climate change makes Florida ‘rain-bombs’ more common
We’re accustomed to a little rain here in Florida. We call ourselves the Sunshine State, but that’s a lie we made up to fool the tourists. more
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Because of below-average rainfall in March, severe drought conditions begin to develop
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region is experiencing varying degrees of drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest report. more
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Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.
FEMA assistance to Hurricane Ian survivors surpasses $1 billion
FEMA has provided more than $1 billion for 380,000 Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian, as part of the $5.5 billion in federal support. more
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Hurricane damaged wells and septic systems eligible for financial assistance through FEMA
Residents in designated counties (including Orange) who lost access to water because a private well or septic system was damaged as a result of Hurricane Ian. more
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Over 7,000 Florida households approved for flood insurance policies through FEMA
FEMA has approved 7,644 households with group flood insurance policies for three years as part of federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. more
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FEMA extends deadline for responses to to Multifamily Lease and repair program
FEMA will extend the deadline for property owners to submit responses to FEMA’s Request for  Information regarding the Multifamily Lease and Repair program.  more
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Picture of a submerged BMW in the street after Hurricane Ian.
Federal support for Hurricane Ian recovery totals $5.2 billion
These efforts have been supported by more than 4,000 responders from FEMA and other federal agencies who have been on the ground since landfall. more
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Drought conditions developing in areas of North Florida after low rainfall in December
December rainfall was less than half the average for this time of year throughout the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region. more
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Impacted by Two Hurricanes: What You Need to Know
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.   more
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One week left for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for FEMA assistance
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. more
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Study: Gentrification and increased property values follow hurricanes
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 more
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FPL shares ways to save as cold weather sets in
When temperatures drop into the 40s or even lower, customers may turn to their heating equipment which can increase their energy usage significantly. more
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Cold snap expected across Florida ahead of holidays, with some lows in the 20s and 30s
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. more
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Hurricane Nicole was a Category 1 storm but caused extensive damage to Florida.
Hurricane Nicole brought double the average rainfall for November in parts of Central Florida
Hurricane Nicole’s pattern of heavy rainfall echoed that of Hurricane Ian’s and brought above-average rainfall across most of the district. more
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Hurricane Nicole was a Category 1 storm but caused extensive damage to Florida.
Orange County storm debris removal set to end December 16th
Debris removal efforts will continue in areas that Orange County has assessed and identified as highly impacted by Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole. more
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FEMA extends request time for public assistance in Florida for Hurricane Ian until January 6th
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. more
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White House, FEMA extend relief for Ian destruction; Fried wants bonuses for 911 operators
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. more
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Hurricane Nicole was a Category 1 storm but caused extensive damage to Florida in 2022.
Even weak tropical cyclones have grown more intense worldwide – we tracked 30 years of them using currents
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 … more
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After Hurricane Nicole's erosion, dozens of homes were left unstable in the Daytona Beach area.
Dreaming of beachfront real estate? Much of Florida’s coast is at risk of storm erosion that can cause homes to collapse, as Daytona just saw
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. more
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Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive reopens for the weekend
The St. Johns River Water Management District is re-opening the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive for public use beginning November 18th. more
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Lake Apopka North Shore
District reopens most lands after Hurricane Nicole; Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive remains closed to vehicles
Over the weekend, St. Johns River Water Management District staff worked to assist our local partners with their recovery efforts. more
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Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive remains closed
Today, the St. Johns River Water Management District re-opened several of their lands and all the navigational locks. more
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