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Comcast will donate $250,000 total in cash: $100,000 will go to the Florida Disaster Fund and $150,000 will go to 11 community-based organizations.
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News from Comcast
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10/15/24
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Operation Blue Roof is a free service to homeowners.
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News from USACE
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10/15/24
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For more information on navigating the aftermath of both Hurricane Milton and Helene, visit BBB.org/Hurricane.
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News from Better Business Bureau
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10/15/24
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Florida residents have experienced three hurricanes in a short period. While coping...
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News from FEMA
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10/15/24
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews will be working in Florida neighborhoods...
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News from FEMA
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10/15/24
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FEMA is continuing to help survivors affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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News from FEMA
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10/15/24
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The joint federal and state emergency response and damage assessments were underway on Oct. 10
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News from FEMA
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10/15/24
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If you sustained damage or loss from Hurricanes Milton, Helene or Debby, FEMA may be able to help.
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News from FEMA
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10/15/24
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews will be working in Florida neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/14/24
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“When I was a boy and saw scary things in the news, my mother would say, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Fred Rogers
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/14/24 |
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As the clean-up and recovery from Hurricane Milton moves forward in earnest over the next several days and weeks, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/14/24
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![LAKEPORT -- This home on the Rim Canal was a two-story house before a tornado ripped the top story off on Oct. 9. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20241011-104756-709-HUR%20no%20longer%20a%20two%20story%20house.jpg)
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The National Weather Service issued 129 tornado warnings and documented 38 different tornadoes reported by eye witnesses
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/14/24
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Floridians should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/13/24
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Residents can apply for Individual Assistance by going to https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/13/24
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CLEWISTON -- A Gofundme.com account has been set up for Clewiston’s Cross Training Ministries, which suffered severe damage on Oct. 9 when their buildings were hit by a tornado in the outer …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/12/24
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Attention all concerned boaters! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has competed the inspection of the Okeechobee Waterway post-Hurricane Milton and it has been determined safe for navigation.
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10/12/24
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The Florida National Guard has been distributing food, water and tarps in areas impacted by Hurricane Milton.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/12/24 |
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In Okeechobee County, as of 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, FPL had 2,780 customers in Okeechobee County without power. …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/12/24
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Hurricane Milton's winds churned Lake Okeechobee Oct. 9 and 10, pushing the lake water up against the side of the dike in a storm surge. …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/11/24 |
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In the aftermath of a hurricane, some palm tree owners may worry about the survival of their beloved palms.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UFIAS | 10/11/24 |