Florida Gov. Scott Releases Updates on Hurricane Michael Recovery in Bay County
Today, Governor
Last week, Governor
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FEMA Individual Assistance and Public Assistance was approved
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS
* A Disaster Recovery Center or DRC is a readily accessible facility or mobile office where survivors may go for information about our programs or other disaster assistance programs, and to ask questions related to your case. Representatives from FDEM,
* There are currently two DRCs open in
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FOOD AND WATER
* There are also several
COMMUNICATIONS
* Currently, 86 percent of cellular service coverage has been restored in
POWER RESTORATION
* In Bay County, utility companies have restored power to all homes and businesses who have the ability to receive power.
SHELTERS
* Currently one shelter is open in
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* Visit https://www.floridadisaster.org/shelter-status/ to find information on shelters in your area. This site is being updated throughout the day.
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MILITARY SUPPORT
* There are currently 373
LAW ENFORCEMENT
* Local FWC officers continue their land patrol efforts and additional support officers assist with water patrol to enhance public safety.
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TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS
* All state roads in
* FDOT has completed all bridge inspections in
* FDOT is in the process of repairing and restoring damaged traffic signals in
PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL
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* The following assisted living facilities have been completely evacuated and remain closed:
* Lisenby on
* Robinsons Residential Care, Summer's
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* The following hospitals have been completely evacuated and remain closed:
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* The following nursing homes have been completely evacuated and remain closed:
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* Lisenby on
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* Sea Breeze Health Care.
* The following hospitals in-patient services remain closed, but their emergency departments are open:
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* Power has been restored and re-entry has been completed for assisted living facility, Superior Residences of
* Facilities report their evacuation status to the Agency through the Emergency Status System. An updated evacuation report can be found on the
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* DCF is providing additional SNAP benefits for customers in
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* There are currently four active boil water notices in
* 18 ambulances have been deployed and continue to operate in
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
* An online tool for the public to report the location of storm debris in waterways has been deployed. 543 reports of debris have been received.
* DEP has deployed wastewater, drinking water and solid waste technical experts to
* 61 Disaster Debris Management Sites have been authorized in
* To fulfill water sampling needs, DEP is serving as a courier to deliver samples daily from
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
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* DEO is working to identify strategies for temporary housing in
* DEO is working with FDEM to identify potential solutions related to homeowners who may not be able to afford to pay for electricians to assist in repairs and connecting to the utility line from the homes, including utilizing funding from the
* The Florida SBDC Network and the
* DEO has launched the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to provide short-term, interest-free loans to affected businesses at www.floridadisasterloan.org. Eligibility changes to the program now allow for small business owners with fewer than two employees located in any of
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* Disaster cleanup and other related job openings are now available at http://disasterrecovery.employflorida.com for businesses to post job openings and for individuals to find job opportunities.
* DEO has opened the
* Businesses can also visit FloridaDisaster.biz to view tips for assessing storm damage and to register to receive updates on storm recovery.
EDUCATION
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* The deadline provided in section 1012.731(4), F.S., for school district submission of information related to both the Best and Brightest Teacher and Principal Scholarship programs to the department has been extended to
* The deadline provided in section 1012.731(5), F.S., for the department to disburse scholarship funds to each school district has been extended to
* The Department issued guidance to school districts affected by Hurricane Michael regarding student services, including Homeless Student Identification, Immunization Verification, Educational Placement, Exceptional Student Education, and Student and Teacher Support. The guidance document is posted HERE (http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18532/urlt/Hurricane-Michael-Q-A.pdf).
* FDOE issued a memo to superintendents in impacted areas to provide additional flexibility related to student reporting. The memo is posted online HERE (http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18532/urlt/FTE-StudentReporting.pdf).
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* To accommodate the reopening of schools,
* All Bay County schools have power and phone connectivity. The district is asking all families to complete a confidential online form to provide them with information about where their children were enrolled and whether they will now be attending a different school following the storm.
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* The following schools will have split schedules beginning
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* The start dates for the following schools are still to be determined:
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* The following charter schools have announced tentative reopening dates:
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* ABE/GED/ESOL
* Aviation- General, Airframe & Powerplant
* HVAC
* Electricity
* Massage Therapy (Building 2,
* Practical Nursing (Building 2, Rooms 201, 204, 215)
* Welding Technology
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* Computer Systems & Information Technology
* Digital Design
* Medical Administrative Specialist
* Administrative Office Specialist
* Marine Service Technologies
* Automotive Collision
* Automotive Service
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* FDOE will be posting up-to-date information regarding closures and meeting cancellations at www.fldoe.org/hurricaneinfo.
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
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* Two of Volunteer Florida's ESF-15 representatives from
* This week, registered volunteers from Volunteer Florida's database were made available to assist with shelter transitions. They will be relocating furniture and supplies, while managing the transportation of shelter inhabitants.
* Volunteer Florida's partners with Florida Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) and AmeriCorps members are assisting with sheltering, feeding and tarping in
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STATE EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER/ CONTACTS
* The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) contact number is 1-800-342-3557.
* The State Emergency Operations Center Media Line: 850-921-0217.
* Follow @FLSert or @FLGovScott on Twitter for live updates on Hurricane Michael.
* Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org/info to find information on shelters, road closures, and evacuation routes.
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