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Special needs shelters are intended to provide, to an extent, an environment that can sustain an individual's level of health. If a person is medically stable but needs help with basic tasks or uses an electronic medical device and has no other evacuation options, they should pre-register for a special needs shelter.
If you are resident of Franklin County and you currently do not have transportation, you may register for transportation assistance in the event of a storm. During a hurricane that requires a mandatory evacuation of the county, Franklin County Emergency Management will provide transportation for residents to get to a shelter.
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St. George Island, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County (DOH-Franklin is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels the following location:
St. George Island
Tests completed on Monday, October 14, 2024, indicate that the water quality at St. George Island shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
For more information, call 850-653-2111 or Franklin.FloridaHealth.gov.
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This Wednesday, a broad area of low pressure located over the central tropical Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This system is forecast to move generally westward to west-northwestward, and environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for gradual development during the latter part of this week. A tropical depression could form as the system moves near the Leeward and Virgin Islands late this week. It has a low (30 percent) chance of formation in the next 48 hours and a medium (40 percent) chance in the next 7 days.
In the western Caribbean Sea showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Caribbean Sea are associated with a broad area of low pressure. Some gradual
development is possible if the system stays over water while it moves slowly northwestward towards Central America. Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is possible across portions of Central America later this week. It has a low (10 percent) chance of formation in the next 48 hours and a low (20 percent) chance in the next 7 days.
En Español: www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATWOSAT.shtml
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Generators are helpful when the power goes out, but it's important to know how to use them safely:
- They should always be outdoors and at least 20 feet away from homes and attached garages.
- Keep them dry and protected from rain or flooding.
- Always connect them to appliances with heavy-duty extension cords.
- Let it cool before refueling.
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If you are having difficulty applying for disaster assistance due to post-storm impacts, we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. We know this process may be challenging but remember you have more than one option to apply & we're working to offer more. #Milton #Helene
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This Monday, a well-defined area of low pressure located several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing some disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This system is currently embedded in a dry environment, and development is unlikely over the next couple of days. However, this system is forecast to move generally westward toward warmer waters, and environmental conditions could become more favorable for gradual development by the middle to latter part of this week. A tropical depression could form as the system begins moving west-northwestward and approaches or moves near the Leeward Islands late this week. It has a low (10 percent) chance of formation in the next 48 hours and a medium (50 percent) chance in the next 7 days.
En Español: www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATWOSAT.shtml
For the latest forecast, visit: Hurricanes.gov
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🥽 Make sure you are taking the proper safety measures to protect yourself as you clean up from Hurricane #Milton.
Use the tips below to guide you & visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for more recovery resources, like volunteer organizations that may be able to assist! ... See MoreSee Less
10/13/24 8pm Tropical Update
Now is not the time to panic about this shaded orange area.
It is still TOO EARLY to tell where this one will go or how strong it will be, IF it even develops.
Focus on today, and your recovery efforts.
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Tests completed on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Alligator Point and St. George Island does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Franklin advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines. This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
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