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Pasco County Evacuation Zone A: Time Is Running Out. Get To Higher Ground, Evacuate
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Time is running out to get to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Idalia. If you live in evacuation Zone A – you [...]
Gov. DeSantis, First Lady Announces Activation of Florida Disaster Fund In Prep For Hurricane Idalia
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fun [...]
Pinellas County Flood Dangers May Continue After Winds Subside On Wednesday
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - With some of the highest tides of the month expected to happen throughout the day Wednesday, Pinellas Count [...]
Georgia Activates Travel Information Webpage For Hurricane Idalia
Source: Explore Georgia
A hurricane information webpage helping those traveling to and within Georgia find hotel and lodging availability, contact [...]
Uber Announces Free Round-Trip Rides To Florida Shelter Locations Ahead Of Hurricane Idalia
Source: NHC
Uber today announced it will be offering free round-trip rides, up to $35 each way, to and from a state-approved evacuation shelter.
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Pinellas County Residents, Visitors Should Get To Safety Now Ahead Of Hurricane Idalia Impact
Hurricane Idalia (NOAA/NESDIS/STAR)
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - With Hurricane Idalia continuing to intensify in the Gulf of Mexico, Pinellas County r [...]
Hillsborough County Will Close Fire Stations Located In Evacuation Zone A
Source: HCFR
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla - Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will close two fire stations located in Evacuation Zone A ahead of Hurrica [...]
Assistance Sought In Florida For Hurricane Idalia Cleanup
Hurricane Idalia (NOAA/NESDIS/STAR)
The state of Florida has started planning to seek post-storm federal assistance for rural counties expected to [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Off Campaign Trail Amid Hurricane Idalia
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis During Hurricane Briefing
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday couldn’t put a timeline on how long Hurricane Idalia wil [...]
‘Stop Sale’ Continues At 17 Florida Gas Stations
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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued an update on the contaminated gas incident due to human erro [...]