Insurers prepare for Irma aftermath
Insurance companies are prepared to meet Floridians’ needs after Hurricane Irma, state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier said Thursday.
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FDOT highlights online traffic tools
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is “urging motorists to use the department’s real-time traffic information tools to ease their evacuation,” the department said in a Thursday news release.
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Hurricane raises temperatures within Florida Capitol Press Corps
Despite getting rave reviews for his handling of pre-landfall Hurricane Irma, some in the Capitol Press Corps remain unsatisfied with Gov. Rick Scott, accusing him of being less forthcoming than his predecessors during the worst weather threat in a generation.
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Delta flight braves Irma for quick stop in Puerto Rico
A daring Delta Air Lines crew that flew in and out of Puerto Rico as Hurricane Irma’s wind and rain approached is garnering kudos.
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Adam Putnam checks on Polk storm prep
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam returned to his home of Polk County on Thursday, checking on preparations for food, shelter and transportation from the county’s Emergency Operations Center. He also issued warnings to state residents to take action immediately: “Irma is a beast. There is no scenario in which Southeast Florida will escape it. And a slight shift can send it (farther inland). Being inland is not a free pass to this storm.”
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Pinellas issues Hurricane Irma evacuation orders
Emergency officials in Pinellas County have decided to evacuate coastal areas and mobile homes ahead of Hurricane Irma. Thursday morning, county commissioners unanimously voted to issue the following evacuation orders: – Mandatory evacuation for Level A starting 6 a.m. Friday. – All mobile homes, regardless of evacuation levels. Find your evacuation zone (county site may be slow) ZONE MAPS (PDF files): – North county evacuation zones & shelters – Mid county evacuation zones & shelters – South county evacuation zones & shelters The massive…
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Gov. Rick Scott: We’re working aggressively to get more fuel to gas stations
Today, Gov. Rick Scott made the following statement outlining the steps that are being taken to bring more fuel to Florida gas stations.
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