Timeline General Information

Friday, April 10, 2009

• April Flooding - Request for Major Disaster Declaration
  Governor Charlie Crist has requested that President Obama declare a major disaster for the state of Florida as a result of severe storms, flooding and flash flooding for the following counties: Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington counties. [read more...]
  
  Enclosure B - Estimated Requirements for Public Assistance
  
  Enclosure D - Governor's Certification
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

• Executive Order Number 09-87 - River Flooding
  WHEREAS, due to extremely heavy rainfall over South Georgia and North Florida this past week, a significant rise is expected on many northern Florida rivers.  At present, historic flooding is ongoing along parts of the Alapaha and Withlacoochee Rivers. [read more...]
  
  View alternate routes if there is a need to close Interstate-10 and Highway 90.
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009

• STATE OF FLORIDA PREPARES FOR NORTH FLORIDA ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO FLOOD CONDITIONS
  TALLAHASSEE - State transportation, law enforcement and emergency management officials are preparing for the flooding of major roads in North Florida along the Suwannee River due to recent heavy rains in the region.
  
  According to the Southeast River Forecast Center in Atlanta, the high levels of the Suwannee River could force the closure of U.S. 90 at the Suwannee River (Madison and Suwannee County line) as early as Wednesday.
  
  If river water levels continue to rise, Interstate 10 (I-10) at the Suwannee River Bridge could also face closure as early as Thursday.  
  
  As a safety precaution, motorists are asked to delay or avoid travel through the impacted area until the conditions improve.  Many smaller roads along the Suwannee River will be impacted as well over the weekend.
  
  To assist travelers, the state of Florida is coordinating response efforts with the state of Georgia to develop alternative routes through the region.
  
  All motorists are advised to monitor their local media outlets for the latest information on weather conditions and possible road closures.  
  
  For real-time information on traffic conditions call 511 or visit www.FL511.com before getting on the road.
  
  For additional information please visit www.FloridaDisaster.org.  
  
  All students, teachers and parents can find educational information and free downloadable materials at: www.KidsGetAPlan.com.  
  
  And for the latest daily situation and flash reports go to: www.YouTube.com/FloridaSERT
  
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Thursday, April 02, 2009

• National Weather Service Alert
  The National Weather Service in Tallahassee Has Issued A * Flood Warning For Urban And Rural Areas And Small Streams... [read more]
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• URGENT INFORMATION: Tornado Watch
  The News Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch for portions of Northeast Florida, Southeast into Central Georgia and Coastal waters, effective this Thursday morning and afternoon from 8:30am until 3:00pm edt. [read more...]
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• Executive Order Number 09-081 - Severe Weather
  WHEREAS, on Monday, March 30, 2009, the National Weather Service in Tallahassee issued a flash flood watch for the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend area from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning… [read more]
  
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009

• URGENT INFORMATION: April Severe Storms and Flooding
  Flash Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are in effect for most of the Panhandle and North Florida Counties today. [read more...]
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