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Two climate scientists say the traditional five-category hurricane scale developed more than 50 years ago may no longer be enough. They propose a sixth category of storms.
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The National Hurricane Center says its new, experimental cone graphic will update an existing tool to convey wind hazards inland, not just along the coast.
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Severe storms that included tornadoes caused damage Tuesday in Northwest Florida and knocked out power to more than 87,000 customers in the state as of mid-day.
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After a natural disaster, a variety of resources become available through emergency declarations to aid in the cleanup process. FEMA financial assistance is just one of many ways to receive help after a weather event.
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The low population and low property values in the Big Bend area compared to the rest of the state means local governments have less financial resources to respond. The eventual insured loss is estimated at $3-$5 billion.
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Following Idalia’s impacts, the Florida Division of Emergency Management wants to ensure Florida residents have all the information necessary to recover.
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A soon-to-be-released report will estimate Florida’s agriculture industry sustained about $1.07 billion in damages from Hurricane Ian, with growers of citrus, vegetable and horticultural crops taking the biggest hits from the wind, rains and flooding. But citrus growers think the estimate doesn’t show the full damage from the storm.
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Mayor Greg Brudnicki and other leaders from a rebuilt Panama City recently went to the southwestern coast to help officials plan a way forward. Brudnicki says they have to concentrate on removing debris because nothing else can happen until that's done.
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A legislative budget panel this week gave Gov. Ron DeSantis millions more dollars to pump into storm recovery projects, two weeks after category 4 Hurricane Ian landed in Southwest Florida and crossed the state. Ian landed nearly 4 years after category 5 Michael hit the Panhandle, where recovery continues.
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Experts say the number of bee colonies in the path of the Category 4 hurricane account for about 1 in 7 of the nation’s total. They represent a crucial pollination force.