🚨 10/9: TODAY, is the last chance to use the free evacuation shuttle service in Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough & Sarasota counties.
Call 800-729-3413 for info & visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for shuttle locations.
☎️ The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is now active.
Residents needing resources before & after Hurricane #Milton can call 1-800-342-3557.
There are English, Spanish & Creole speakers available to answer questions. Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS -- Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Cat 5 and plans need to be made now if you are in the area of impact. For information on evacuation zones in Florida go to Know Your Zone Map. ow.ly/fhYg50TG32j
Misinformation abounds regarding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Do your part to stop the spread of rumors by finding trusted sources, sharing only verified information, and encouraging others to do the same.
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Attention Hurricane Impacted Businesses--If you need assistance or offer goods/services to those affected, join us TODAY AT 1PM ET for our Hurricane Helene Coordination Call. This is open to EVERYONE.
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Meeting ID: 889 4313 8859
Passcode: 046808
If you are a business affected by the storm, join us TODAY AT 1PM ET/12PM CT for our daily Hurricane Helene Coordination Call. This is open to EVERYONE - you do not need to be a PSEMA member to participate.
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Meeting ID: 889 4313 8859
Passcode: 046808
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Private Sector Emergency Management Association retweeted
Exciting News! The @SBAgov and @PSEMAssociation are teaming up to boost small business growth and resilience. Our partnership is solid for the next two years, with our dedicated leaders fully committed to this epic journey! #SBA#PSEMA
What does former FEMA Administrator @WCraigFugate think about the current state of our country's crisis management efforts? Find out TOMORROW during our exclusive virtual conversation. Register today at psema.org/engage/webinars/.
You are not going to want to miss this one! RSVP now for next Tuesday's webinar, Unscripted: A Candid Conversation with Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on the Critical State of Crisis Management. psema.org/engage/webinars/
Prepare for the unexpected! National Preparedness Month prompts businesses to fortify their supply chains. Explore our blog for insights on protecting staff, mitigating losses, and maintaining operations. loom.ly/Tkkqu44#BeReadyWithPSEMA#NationalPreparednessMonth2023
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Private Sector Emergency Management Association retweeted
This morning we have incredibly high resolution imagery of Hurricane Idalia.
This 30-second imagery shows impressive convection within Idalia as the sunrises.
It's easy to get overwhelmed when preparing for a storm of any size. Here are some quick tips to remember so you and your business can stay resilient before, during and after a crisis.
11AM EDT 28 Aug: Major Hurricane Franklin is producing large swells over the Atlantic. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring along the east coast of the United States. Visit weather.gov/beach and hurricanes.gov for more information
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10 AM CDT 28Aug: Storm Surge, Hurricane & Tropical Storm warnings for #Idalia have been issued for portions of Florida. Residents in these areas should follow any advice given by local officials. Make sure to stay up to date with the latest information at hurricanes.gov
ALT KEY MESSAGES:
1. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge inundation
along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast where a Storm Surge Warning
is in effect, including Tampa Bay and the Big Bend region of
Florida. Inundation of 7 to 11 feet above ground level is expected
somewhere between Chassahowitzka and Aucilla River. Residents in
these areas should follow any advice given by local officials.
2. Hurricane conditions are expected within portions of the
Hurricane Warning area along the Florida Gulf Coast, with the
potential for destructive winds where the core of Idalia moves
onshore. Strong winds will also spread inland across portions of
northern Florida near the track of the center of Idalia.
3. Areas of flash and urban flooding, some of which may be locally
significant, are expected across portions of Florida and the southeast United States.
4. Hurricane-force winds are expected across portions of far western
Cuba later today. Heavy rainfall is also expected.
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Tropical Storm #Idalia Advisory 8: Storm Surge and Hurricane Warnings Issued For Portions of The West Coast of Florida. Life-Threatening Storm Surge and Dangerous Winds Becoming Increasingly Likely For Portions of Florida. hurricanes.gov