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Gov. Scott Activates Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Michael

Posted on October 10, 2018

Governor Rick Scott today activated the Florida Disaster Fund to support individuals who are impacted by Hurricane Michael. The Florida Disaster Fund helps provide financial support to Florida’s communities in times of disaster. To make a contribution, please visit FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222 to make a one-time donation of $10. Duke Energy has already donated $50,000. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Activates Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Michael

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Florida Disaster Fund, Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael Public Power Prep Update

Posted on October 10, 2018

Through the American Public Power Association mutual aid network, the Florida Municipal Electric Association has arranged for 440 power restoration personnel from 14 states to assist Florida public power communities following Hurricane Michael. Tree resources, including another 100 personnel and trucks, have also been secured. [Read more…] about Hurricane Michael Public Power Prep Update

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Hurricane Michael, Public Power

Gov. Scott: Federal Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration Signed by the President

Posted on October 9, 2018

Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael

Following Governor Rick Scott’s request, today President Donald Trump approved a pre-landfall emergency declaration. This declaration will provide important resources and assistance from the federal government, including personnel, equipment and supplies, as well as making available funding sources for emergency protective measures.  [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Federal Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration Signed by the President

Filed Under: Featured, Government Tagged With: Emergency Declaration, Governor Rick Scott, Hurricane Michael, President Trump

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Continues to Prepare for Hurricane Michael

Posted on October 9, 2018

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is continuing to prepare for Hurricane Michael. The department assumes broad roles and responsibilities in disaster response efforts, ranging from securing meals for post-storm distribution to preparing Florida Forest Service teams to conduct search and rescue missions and clear debris. [Read more…] about Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Continues to Prepare for Hurricane Michael

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: florida department of agriculture and consumer services, Hurricane Michael

Commissioner Putnam Reminds Consumers to Research Charities Before Giving

Posted on October 9, 2018

With Hurricane Michael nearing landfall in Florida, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam reminds Floridians to research charitable organizations prior to contributing. Often in the wake of disasters, such as hurricanes, fraudulent charities are created to take advantage of people’s generosity. [Read more…] about Commissioner Putnam Reminds Consumers to Research Charities Before Giving

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Charities, Commissioner Adam Putnam, Hurricane Michael

Florida Municipal Electric Association Statement Regarding Public Power Preparation for Hurricane Michael

Posted on October 9, 2018

Statement by Amy Zubaly, Executive Director of Florida Municipal Electric Association, regarding Public Power Preparation for Hurricane Michael:

“Public power utilities in the Florida Panhandle are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Michael, which will make landfall sometime Wednesday afternoon as a potential Category 3 hurricane. Currently, the Florida public power utilities of Tallahassee, Havana, Chattahoochee, Quincy and Blountstown are all in the potential impact zone.

In preparation for the storm, the Florida Municipal Electric Association activated the American Public Power Association mutual aid network and, once again, the response from across the country has been tremendous. By tonight, we will have approximately 125 power restoration personnel pre-staged in Tallahassee.

Crews from public power utilities across Florida (about 90 personnel from 10 utilities), Tennessee (21 personnel from three utilities), and Lafayette, Louisiana (14 personnel), will be arriving in Tallahassee this evening. More crews from other public power utilities in Florida (another 60+ personnel once cleared from their own potential impact), as well as more than 200 personnel from Indiana, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri and Texas are planning to make their way toward Tallahassee for a Thursday arrival, with many other utilities and states still gathering their available resources. Additionally, crews in Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas are on standby for us once they are cleared from threats to their own areas. Those crews are prepared to assist with any impacts to Quincy, Blountstown, Havana and Chattahoochee, as well as additional support for Tallahassee if needed.

We appreciate the outpouring of support from our fellow public power communities throughout the United States. These crews leave their homes and families to work in challenging, sometimes dangerous, situations. We will be forever grateful.”

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Florida Municipal Electric Association, Hurricane Michael, Public Power

Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael

Posted on October 9, 2018

Governor Scott will continue to be in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials and state agency leaders to ensure the state is prepared to respond to the potential devastating impacts from Hurricane Michael. On October 7th, Governor Scott declared a state of emergency in 26 Florida counties, and expanded it to include 35 counties total on October 8th. To see his Emergency Order, click HERE. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael

Filed Under: Featured, Government Tagged With: Governor Rick Scott, Hurricane Michael

It’s Not Too Late to Start Hurricane Preparations

Posted on October 9, 2018

Floridians are getting ready for impending hit from Hurricane Michael
Even though Hurricane Michael is bearing down rapidly on the Florida Panhandle, there is still time for area residents to make emergency preparations to keep themselves, their loved ones, and their homes safe, according to the National Hurricane Survival Initiative and the FAIR Foundation. The season’s 13th named storm is forecast to strike the Panhandle area of Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing dangerous storm surge, destructive winds, and flooding rainfall.

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Filed Under: Leaders Tagged With: Hurricane Michael, national hurricane survival initiative

Nelson asks Trump for emergency declaration ahead of storm

Posted on October 9, 2018

U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter today to President Trump in support of the state of Florida’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Michael. The president’s approval is necessary to ensure that federal resources are made available before and after the storm. [Read more…] about Nelson asks Trump for emergency declaration ahead of storm

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Hurricane Michael, President Trump, Senator Bill Nelson

CFO & State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: As Hurricane Michael Threatens, Make Last Minute Preparations

Posted on October 9, 2018

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis urged Florida residents in the potential impacted areas to make final preparations to homes and property ahead of Hurricane Michael today.

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