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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced new changes to the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program allowing more small businesses impacted by Hurricane Michael to qualify. [Read more…] about More Small Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Michael Qualify for Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Less than two weeks following the devastation of nearly Category 5 Hurricane Michael, the strongest hurricane to ever hit the Panhandle region, power has been fully restored to all public power customers who can accept power, reports the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). [Read more…] about Power 100 Percent Restored to North Florida Public Power Customers Impacted By Hurricane Michael
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam surveyed damage from Hurricane Michael and met with Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison, as well as the department’s Florida Forest Service teams, to discuss ongoing response and recovery efforts.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services continues to provide response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Update on Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, today announced the estimated value of timber damage in Florida due to Hurricane Michael is $1.3 billion, impacting nearly three million acres of forestland. [Read more…] about Timber Damage from Hurricane Michael Estimated at $1.3 Billion
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam has been in regular communication with federal partners, including Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary Sonny Perdue, as well as the agriculture industry to assess agricultural damage caused by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Continues to Meet with Agricultural Leaders to Assess Damage
Governor Rick Scott is in constant communication with federal, state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure that communities impacted by Hurricane Michael are receiving the resources they need. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael Response
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Michael, the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors has taken action to ensure kids living in the hardest hit areas do not lose their health insurance coverage. [Read more…] about Following Hurricane Michael, the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Covers Florida KidCare Premiums in Hardest Hit Areas
Community Health Centers in the Florida Panhandle are still open and providing care for patients in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Mobile medical units are being activated to treat patients in areas with severe damage and limited accessibility. [Read more…] about Community Health Centers Providing Critical Treatment and Services Following Hurricane Michael
Last week, Hurricane Michael made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in Florida’s Panhandle. It devastated homes, businesses, infrastructure and left 400,000 people without power. With the General Election less than three weeks away, this unprecedented storm has impacted the normal operations of administering an election in counties that were hit hardest. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Outlines Plan for Voters in Counties Severely Impacted by Hurricane Michael
