Milton, Emergency Management
Brevard Emergency Management: We're prepared for Hurricane Milton.
Brevard emergency officials in a livestream Monday said they are prepared ahead of Hurricane Milton, which became a Category 5 hurricane Monday with winds of 160 mph. It’s expected to make landfall near Tampa on Wednesday.
Emergency Management officials in Polk County speak ahead of Hurricane Milton
Paul Womble, Polk County’s Emergency Management Director, discussed preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton during a press conference on Sunday. Womble said the county will do updates at 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.
Madison County emergency management director stepping down
In Madison County, the director of emergency management is stepping down to take on a new job in Des Moines. Diogenes Ayala says his last day with the department will be next Thursday, Oct. 17.
Preparing for Milton: Central Florida emergency phone numbers
Hurricane Milton is expected to intensify into a major storm before making landfall on Wednesday. You can also visit the Florida Disaster website for statewide information and updates here or call the State Assistance Information Line at 1-800-342-3557. There are English, Spanish and Creole speakers available to answer questions.
St. Johns County issues a local state of emergency in response to Hurricane Milton
As Category 5 Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, St. Johns County issues a local state of emergency. Info for sandbags and parking.
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Live: Local state of emergency issued for Brevard ahead of Hurricane. Here's the latest
Brevard preparing for Hurricane Milton hitting as possible Category 1. Record-setting winds, flooding expected.
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Live: Hurricane Milton could be Cat 1 in Brevard. Get the latest info
Brevard preparing for Hurricane Milton hitting as possible Category 1. Record-setting winds, flooding expected.
Preparing for Hurricane Milton in Brevard County
People in Brevard County were busy preparing for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall over Florida as a major hurricane, possible a Category 3. On Monday, it became a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 180 mph.
Flagler deputies, firefighters and emergency management personnel helping in the Big Bend
The Florida Sheriffs Association through a mutual aid agreement has sent more than 300 deputies to help in the Big Bend area, ...
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No, FEMA and other emergency responders are not ‘confiscating’ Hurricane Helene emergency supplies, donations
Officials warn that spreading baseless rumors can cause confusion, hinder emergency response and put emergency management staff at risk.
Biden signs emergency declaration as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
President Biden on Monday signed a disaster declaration for Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches its coast, the second ...
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Hurricane Milton: President Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida
Hurricane Milton," the White House announced. "The President’s action authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
NC Emergency Management puts together “fact vs. rumor” webpage to combat misinformation about Helene
On the page, the Department of Public Safety breaks down what they say are some of the most-shared rumors about Helene making ...
Should Honolulu’s Emergency Management Chief Need Minimum Qualifications?
A charter amendment proposal would include a requirement for at least five years of experience in emergency management or ...
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Live stream: Gov. McMaster, emergency management to provide update on Helene recovery
Governor Henry McMaster will join South Carolina emergency management officials to provide an update on Hurricane Helene ...
Construction to begin on Washington County emergency center, set for completion in mid-2025
FAYETTEVILLE -- Construction on the new Washington County Emergency Operations Center should begin soon. "We expect to turn ...