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"Know Your Zone" during hurricane season

Submitted by Claire Simms, Reporter
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 1:28pm

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Do you "Know Your Zone?"

Officials with St. Johns County Emergency Management want every resident to know in which hurricane or tropical storm evacuation zone they live.

"It's important for them to understand if they're in an evacuation zone A, B, C, D or E and when we call for that evacuation, that they're ready to move," explained Linda Stoughton, Deputy Director. 

RELATED: First Coast News' E-Hurricane Guide

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Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?

Submitted by My Community, Community News
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, 1:19pm

The beginning of hurricane season is a good time for homeowners to review their insurance needs.  Homeowners should meet with their insurance agent to review and adjust their polices as appropriate for adequate coverage. Families should keep in mind the 3 Ps during hurricane season:  plan, prepare and protect. 

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June 12, 2012 – The beginning of hurricane season is a good time for homeowners to review their insurance policies for adequate coverage for their home and property.  Homeowners are encouraged to consult with their agent and develop a complete understanding of the insurance coverage they have purchased.  In addition to reviewing insurance policies, there are three things families should keep in mind during hurricane season - plan, prepare and protect:

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Storm system brings potential for dangerous weather to Florida over the Holiday weekend

Submitted by My Community, Community News
Friday, May 25th, 2012, 7:28am

 

FLORIDA -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) reminds Florida’s residents and visitors to remain aware of current weather situations this holiday weekend, as a storm system may bring heavy rainfall across much of the Sunshine State. Potential flooding conditions will affect Southeast Florida through this evening. This threat could shift northward to portions of the Northern Peninsula later this weekend as the system nears this area of the state. This same system could bring strong onshore winds, which may lead to rough surf, large breaking waves and a high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic Coast through next week.

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First Coast Winter Weather 2012

Submitted by Linden Wargo, Eyes In The Sky
Monday, January 30th, 2012, 3:15am
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Cleaning Up After the Storm

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Monday, October 10th, 2011, 10:17am
Photo Courtesy of Lori Trudeau Rose
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Nor'easter Blows Through this Weekend

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Friday, October 7th, 2011, 1:19pm
Photo Courtesy of Michelle Gaudet Sarmie
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September Marks Historical Peak of Hurricane Season

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff
Monday, September 12th, 2011, 11:17am

September 10th marked the annual historical peak of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season and Florida Division of Emergency Management officials urge residents and visitors to stay prepared. As this year’s season has already been very active, Division officials caution residents that the 2011 season runs through November 30th and several more tropical developments are still possible. To date, the National Hurricane Center has identified twelve named tropical storms, two of which have reached hurricane status.

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