WILD BIRD CENTER LENDS HELPING HAND DURING HURRICANES
The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center has taken in more bird patients as a part of its hurricane relief efforts within the bird sanctuary...
MENACING HURRICANE MILTON CHURNS WIND & WAVES AS IT BLOWS PAST KEY WEST
The sentiment around Key West the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 9 was one of relief and grief — relief for what could have been...
FLORIDA KEYS SCHOOLS TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY IN ANTICIPATION OF TROPICAL STORM-FORCE WINDS
The Florida Keys were upgraded to a tropical storm warning on Monday afternoon in anticipation of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton was a Category 4 on...
ISLAMORADA FIREFIGHTER DEPLOYED TO TAYLOR COUNTY AHEAD OF HURRICANE HELENE
Islamorada firefighter/paramedic Jason Bryant was deployed to Taylor County, Florida, as part of the Region 7 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) to respond during...
HELP AFTER A HURRICANE: VOLUNTEERS AID IN RECOVERY & BUILDING BACK STRONGER
By Brynn Morey
When we think about preparing for a disaster, we focus on protecting ourselves, our personal property and pets. However, it is important...
THESE HURRICANE SUPPLIES ARE TAX-FREE FOR A SHORT TIME
The 2024 Florida disaster preparedness sales tax holiday provides residents with the opportunity to purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies tax-free during two 14-day periods....
STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED LINES & OTHER USEFUL TIPS TO STAY THIS STORM SEASON
Florida Keys’ power companies are among the best in the world when it comes to restoring power following a hurricane. When you see the...
PICKING UP THE PIECES: DEBRIS CLEANUP & DISPOSAL TIPS AFTER THE STORM
There’s no denying it: tropical storms and hurricanes make a mess. Toppled trees block streets and pull down power lines. Mountains of silt, sand...
SAFE SHELTER: THESE LOCATIONS WILL OPEN FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO FLEE THEIR HOMES
CATEGORY 1-2HURRICANES
Key West High School2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West
Sugarloaf School255 Crane Blvd., Sugarloaf Key
Marathon High School350 Sombrero Beach Rd., Marathon
Coral Shores High School89901 Overseas...
MARINERS SHOULD PREPARE TO LEAVE THEIR VESSELS WHEN CONDITIONS WORSEN AHEAD OF A HURRICANE
Mariners should heed local alerts, be prepared to leave their vessels should the going get worse and have a plan during hurricane season.
Use trusted,...
