Hurricane Irma

Along Florida Keys Reef Hurricane Irma Brings Winners And Losers

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Numerous coral heads and segments were dislodged and overturned by Hurricane Irma. Survey teams this week completed an assessment of the condition of the Florida Keys reef tract, from Biscayne Bay to Key West. “It’s very much like what’s observable on land,” said Sarah Fangman, superintendent of the 2,900-square-nautical-mile Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. “In some places, … Read more

Florida Keys Coming Back After Hurricane Irma – Video

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About a month ago, Hurricane Irma made an unwelcome visit to the Florida Keys. Many Keys residents are still recovering, but we also want to recognize what has been accomplished. Gloria Estefan provided her powerful hit song “Coming Out of the Dark” as the soundtrack for this heartfelt video depicting impacts caused by Hurricane Irma … Read more

FKNMS Enlists Public’s Help in Post Hurricane Irma Survey 

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As the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary strives to assess impacts from Hurricane Irma, the public is asked to help by reporting conditions on and in the water. The observations will assist sanctuary staff in responding to immediate concerns and developing short- and long-term management actions. First and foremost, be careful of on-water and underwater … Read more

Rules for RV or Travel Trailer At Your Uninhabitable Home Hurricane Irma

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Due to the State of Emergency imposed in the wake of Hurricane Irma, temporary emergency housing can be utilized for temporary occupancy by residents displaced by the storm. Temporary emergency housing means recreational vehicles (RV or travel trailer) used for temporary occupancy in response to the hurricane. Temporary emergency housing (RV or Travel Trailer) may be placed on a … Read more

Florida SBDC Assists Florida Keys Businesses Hurricane Irma

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The Florida SBDC Network has deployed their first Mobile Action Center to the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma. It will arrive in the Lower Keys on Friday, September 29, 2017. Local Business owners can meet one-on-one with a loan specialist who can guide them through the process of completing an Emergency Bridge Loan or SBA … Read more

Emergency Ordinances – Resolutions Hurricane Irma

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The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved an emergency ordinance to provide a temporary exemption from paying the 4 cent  ($0.04) tourist development tax and the 1 cent ($0.01) tourist impact tax (bed taxes) only for rental residential properties that qualify and rent to residents who have been displaced by Hurricane Irma. This ordinance … Read more

9 Florida Keys State Parks Remain Closed

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Nine Florida Keys State Parks remain closed, due to Hurricane Irma damage, until further notice, Florida Department of Environmental Protection officials said Monday. Those Monroe County parks are: • Bahia Honda • Curry Hammock • Dagny JohnsonKey Largo Hammock Botanical • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic • Indian Key Historic • John Pennekamp Coral Reef •  Lignumvitae … Read more

Hurricane Irma – Volunteer for Florida Keys Recovery

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People and parties interested within Monroe County Florida in response to Hurricane Irma  Volunteer for Florida Keys Recovery may register to do so at www.volunteerflorida.org/irma/. How to Volunteer for Florida Keys Recovery Efforts September 25, 2017 People and parties interested in volunteering within Monroe County Florida in response to Hurricane Irma may register to do so at www.volunteerflorida.org/irma/.  … Read more

Florida Keys Boil Water Notice Update – 9-25-17

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FKAA LIFTS BOIL WATER ADVISORY FROM REMAINING TWO SUBDIVISIONS. THERE ARE NO BOIL WATER NOTICES REMAINING IN THE KEYS Sampling has been completed allowing the boil water notice to be lifted from the following areas Middle Keys • Sombrero and Flamingo Area of Marathon Lower Keys • Long Beach Road _______________________________________________ There are No Boil … Read more

Swim Advisory at 4 Florida Keys Beaches – Hurricane Irma

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Four Florida Keys beaches remain under a precautionary swim advisory, according to the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County. FDOH reports the following beach remains closed due to poor water quality: * Harry Harris Beach The swim advisory remains in effect for the following beaches, which are not accessible for testing due to impacts … Read more

Florida Keys Curfew Update

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Curfew Update 10/2/17 MCSO – Florida Keys Curfew update: As of Monday, October 2, the curfew for all areas of the Florida Keys has been lifted. The last remaining areas of curfew were from Big Coppitt Key to the Seven Mile Bridge. Sheriff’s deputies will be actively patrolling residential neighborhoods, continuing to keep an eye out … Read more

15 Tips Staying Safe at Home After Hurricane Irma

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Catastrophic storm surge flooding and wind damage emergencies were only part of the effects left behind from Hurricane Irma. People are starting to return to their homes. The American Red Cross urges safety and encourages people in affected areas to follow the advice of local authorities. If evacuated, return only when authorities indicate it is … Read more

Hurricane Irma Recovery Contact Info Debris Cleanup Info

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If you evacuated for Hurricane Irma out of the area, consider staying away for a few extra days. Before you decide to return, consider the following: Power will be out for an undetermined period of time. This means no air conditioning, no lights, no refrigeration, no water pump and, in many cases, no stove. Telephone … Read more