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Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Hermine Recovery

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Current Situation and Weather Update

...A Cold Front is Moving Through the Panhandle This Morning...Isolated Showers and a Storm or Two Possible in the Peninsula Along the Front This Afternoon into Tonight...Partly Cloudy Skies Otherwise Expected Statewide...Moderate Risk of Rip Currents For Northeast Florida Beaches And Some Panhandle Beaches Today...Tropical Cyclone Development Not Expected Over the Next Five Days...

Updated 9:00 A.M. EDT Friday

Areas of patchy fog may be present this morning in parts of North and Central Florida, but any fog should dissipate by mid-morning. A cold front is moving through the Panhandle this morning, and while it will bring cooler daytime temperatures in its wake this weekend, it will remain warm throughout Florida today with highs in the lower to mid 80s. Isolated showers and a storm or two are possible in the Peninsula north of the I-4 corridor, primarily in the afternoon as the cold front pushes through. Isolated showers are also possible this morning in Southeast Florida, but rain chances will be near zero elsewhere. Partly cloudy skies are otherwise expected statewide.

Overnight, expect mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers and a storm or two possible in Central Florida as the front pushes through the area, and mostly clear to partly cloudy skies elsewhere. Lows will be in the mid 50s to lower 60s in North Florida behind the front and in the mid to upper 60s in Central and South Florida.

A low fire weather threat is forecast for the Panhandle, the Big Bend, and South and south Central Florida today. Any fires that develop have the potential to spread quickly, particularly in the Panhandle where outdoor burning is not recommended.

A moderate risk of rip currents is forecast for East Coast beaches from Nassau County to Flagler County and for Panhandle beaches from Walton County to Franklin County. A low risk of rip currents is expected for all other beaches in Florida today. Beach goers are urged to check with local beach rescue for the latest surf conditions and to always swim within sight of a lifeguard.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the next five days. For more information from the National Hurricane Center, click here.

National Weather Service

11/03/16 - SBA Disaster Assistance Available in Additional Counties for Private NonProfit Organizations in Florida

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that additional counties have been added to the Presidential declaration for Public Assistance for damages resulting from Hurricane Matthew on Oct. 3-19, 2016.

PNPs located in the following Florida counties are eligible to apply: Bradford, Brevard, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Nassau, Palm Beach, Putnam, Saint Johns, Saint Lucie, Seminole, and Volusia. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools and colleges.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Applications can also be downloaded from the SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Dec. 23, 2016. The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 24, 2017.

SBA Disaster Assistance Available in Additional Counties for Private NonProfit Organizations in Florida

10/25/16 - Nassau and Seminole Declared for Individual Assistance

Florida Hurricane Matthew Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4283) was amended for Individual Assistance for Nassau and Seminole counties, as well as Public Assistance for several counties.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in those counties can begin applying for assistance by:

Registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov

Calling 800-621-3362 (FEMA) between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and a TTY my call 800-462-7585. Multilingual operators are available.

Nassau And Seminole Counties Declared For Individual Assistance

10/19/16 - Brevard and Indian River Declared for Individual Assistance

Florida Hurricane Matthew Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4283) was amended for Individual Assistance for Brevard and Indian River counties, as well as for Public Assistance (Categories A and B) for Putnam county.

10/19/16 - Gov. Scott: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available

Governor Rick Scott announced that Floridians who have lost jobs as a result of severe storms and flooding during Hurricane Matthew may be entitled to federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance. On October 17, 2016, the federal government approved a limited part of Governor Scott’s request for a major disaster declaration for Flagler, St. Johns, Volusia and Putnam counties, allowing the use of Disaster Unemployment Assistance funds for individuals affected by the storm. Gov. Scott is continuing to urge President Obama to approve the remaining counties that were impacted by the storm.

Governor Scott said, “I have spoken firsthand with many families and business owners who were impacted by Hurricane Matthew. We are committed to helping these communities fully recover from this devastating storm, and helping Floridians get back to work is one of the most important ways to do so. Disaster Unemployment Assistance will provide necessary resources for individuals and families in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties, but there are many areas along our east coast that still need the federal government’s support. I continue to urge President Obama to make these designations today so all of the communities impacted by Hurricane Matthew can begin the recovery process.”

Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, assists individuals who become unemployed as a direct result of a federally declared disaster and who do not qualify for regular reemployment assistance benefits.

Applicants must file a request for disaster benefits by November 18, 2016. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents and must have been working in or residing in Flagler, St. John, Volusia and Putnam counties.

The individual must: (1) have become unemployed as a direct result of the disaster or (2) be unable to reach the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster or (3) have been scheduled to begin work and does not have a job or is unable to reach the job as a direct result of the disaster or (4) have become the major support for a household because the head of the household has died as a direct result of the disaster or (5) be unable to work because of an injury caused directly by the disaster.

To file a Disaster Unemployment claim, go to https://connect.myflorida.com or call 1-800-681-8102.

Gov. Scott: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available

10/17/16 - Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia Declared for Individual Assistance

Florida Hurricane Matthew Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4283) was amended for Individual Assistance for Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties.

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