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Biden approves Emergency Declaration for Florida

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Idalia beginning Sunday and continuing. President Joe Biden’s ...

How to prepare a boat for Idalia

With Tropical Storm Idalia about to reach hurricane strength, Florida boaters need to consider preparing to minimize or prevent damage to their boats, says Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). The advocacy, services and safety group has more than 40 years of experience ...

CCCIA: Secure jobsites in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia

The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association (CCCIA) is asking its members to secure jobsites, construction material, roof products and material, and all trash on the property in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia. With wind events, construction materials become projectiles that can ...

City: Best practices for securing construction sites, city right-of-way

Storms that cause significant wind gusts may cause construction materials to become projectiles, resulting in major property damage or even injury to others. Please do your part to ensure all construction sites and the City Right-of-Way are clear of debris and that your job site is ...

Tips: OPEI’s tips for safe generator use

“Consumers want and need reliable power. When the electricity goes out, generators keep your home or business humming with light and power,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “Today’s generators offer a variety of features, and ...