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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.
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From the Florida Department of Health/Orange County
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8/28/23
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.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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8/28/23
Tropical Storm Idalia has formed and is expected to strengthen as it tracks towards Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia is organizing and has developed in the Caribbean Sea, near the Yucatan Peninsula. Idalia is forecast to strengthen early this week as it moves northward through the Gulf of Mexico.
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From Weather.com
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8/27/23
National Hurricane Center tracking multiple storms in The Atlantic and Gulf
In an update, the NHC warned of up to fifteen inches of rain in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which are under a Tropical Storm Warning.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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8/21/23
FEMA’s disaster relief fund is running low on cash. What happens now?
Unlike many other accounts within the federal government, FEMA is able to pause funding on some projects and divert that money to lifesaving and life-sustaining activities.
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By Jennifer Shutt, Florida Phoenix
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8/20/23
July brings another month of above-average rainfall
Districtwide, July rainfall averaged 6.84 inches, which is 1.27 inches above the average for the month. The cumulative total for the past 12 months is 51.01 inches, which is 5 inches above the long-term average.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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8/8/23
Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it
While people are used to thinking about how clothing, air movement, temperature, and humidity affect comfort, two lesser-known measures can help explain how they experience comfort indoors.
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By Jonathan Bean, University of Arizona
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8/3/23
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application deadline approaches
The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced the availability of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding for Hurricane Nicole. HMGP for Hurricane Ian was announced previously.
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From FEMA
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8/3/23
4 factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
Between the record-breaking global heat and extreme downpours, it’s hard to ignore that something unusual is happening with the weather in 2023.
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By Michael Wysession, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
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7/27/23
Florida's record heat can be deadly: When will lawmakers approve protections for outdoor workers?
Heat exposure is responsible for at least several dozen fatalities in the U.S. each year, but currently, there are no state regulations in Florida or nationally to address heat-related stress. BY: MITCH PERRY - JULY 18, 2023 7:00 AM A farmworker in Immokalee harvests tomatoes. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images …
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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7/18/23
As a summer heat wave pummels the US, an expert warns about the dangers of humidity – particularly for toddlers, young athletes and older adults
SciLine interviewed Dr. W. Larry Kenney, professor of physiology and kinesiology at Penn State University, who discussed why humid heat can be dangerous to human health.
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By W. Larry Kenney, Penn State
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7/17/23
The heat is on in Florida as climate change lands us all in hot water
In case you hadn’t heard, Florida and the rest of the world suffered a heat wave last week, the likes of which we’ve never seen before.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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7/13/23
FEMA offering additional help to Floridians still recovering from Hurricane Ian
Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management. Volunteer Florida manages this FEMA-funded program.
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From FEMA
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7/13/23
Hurricane forecaster now predicts more storms for Atlantic season
Forecasters had made preseason predictions that the Atlantic hurricane season would see fewer storms than usual, but some researchers now say above-average activity is in store.
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By Claire Sullivan, Florida Phoenix
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7/11/23
District receives above-average rainfall in June
Districtwide, June rainfall averaged 8.20 inches, which is 1.46 inches above the average for the month. The cumulative rainfall total for the past 12 months is 54.65 inches, 3.64 inches above the average.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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7/11/23
Hurricanes push heat deeper into the ocean than scientists realized, boosting long-term ocean warming, new research shows
The study discovered that hurricanes ultimately help warm the ocean by enhancing its ability to absorb and store heat. And that can have far-reaching consequences.
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By Noel Gutiérrez Brizuela, University of California/San Diego and Sally Warner, Brandeis University
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6/22/23
Tropical Storm Bret may require storm watches, but not likely to become hurricane
While forecasters do not project the storm will gain enough speed to become a hurricane, its future remains unclear, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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6/20/23
District shares data, coordinates with local governments for hurricane response
St. Johns River Water Management District staff prepare and train year-round for emergencies — both to address our operational needs and to assist the communities we serve.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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6/18/23
Heavy rainfall in May relieves drought conditions districtwide
May brought average to above-average rainfall to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region and, according to the U.S Drought Monitor, relieved all drought conditions districtwide.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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6/13/23
District, Central Florida partners prepare for hurricane season
Hurricane Prep: Residents can help, and in fact play a vital role in protecting their local communities before and during hurricane season, which officially runs through November 30th.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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6/12/23
FEMA Administrator urges residents to prepare now, ahead of hurricane season
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the 2023 Hurricane Season outlook, which forecasts up to 17 named storms, including up to nine hurricanes.
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From FEMA
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6/4/23
AAA Survey: 1-in-4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings
Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack your summer vacation. That’s why AAA is sharing its top insurance policies for hurricane season …
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From AAA
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6/2/23
El Niño and extreme Atlantic Ocean heat are about to clash
The Atlantic hurricane season starts today, and forecasters are keeping a close eye on rising ocean temperatures, and not just in the Atlantic.
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By Christina Patricola, Iowa State University
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5/31/23
Get ready for a busy Pacific storm season, quieter Atlantic than recent years thanks to El Niño
In the North Atlantic, tropical storms typically form over the warm waters off eastern Africa. As they move westward, they often hit Caribbean islands before making landfall on the US.
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By Kelsey Ellis, University of Tennessee and Nicholas Grondin, University of Tennessee
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5/28/23
UF study: Some tree “defects” don’t predict whether a tree will fall in a hurricane
When assessing trees, arborists normally examine dozens of visual defects to determine which trees pose an unacceptable risk of “failure” — for example, falling or uprooting.
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From UF/IFAS
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5/21/23
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