Governor Ron DeSantis Cautions Residents to Monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole
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Governor Ron DeSantis Cautions Residents to Monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Governor DeSantis Issues State of Emergency for 34 Counties to Prepare for Potential Impacts from the Storm TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 22-253, declaring a State of Emergency for 34 counties in the potential path of Subtropical Storm Nicole. Governor DeSantis has issued the EO in an abundance of caution so that…

Myakka Well-Water Testing Shows Contamination
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Myakka Well-Water Testing Shows Contamination

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (October 13, 2022) – While the floodwaters have mostly receded, the risk remains for residents in the Myakka City area of Manatee County whose drinking water comes from private wells. In the wake of flooding due to Hurricane Ian in the eastern parts of Manatee County, residents with well water were encouraged to…

Hurricane Ian News Release
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Hurricane Ian News Release

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Following the updated forecast of Hurricane Ian, public safety officials are announcing plans for evacuations, beginning with a MANDATORY Zone A evacuation and VOLUNTARY Zone B evacuation, effective at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. “We’re expecting sustained tropical or hurricane winds to our barrier islands and coastal communities for as long as 48 hours, with…

HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT
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HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

Hurricane Watch  Beginning: 2022-09-26T09:12:00 COASTAL MANATEE  512 AM EDT MON SEP 26 2022  …HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT…  …STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT…  A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS ARE POSSIBLE SOMEWHERE  WITHIN THIS AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS  A STORM SURGE WATCH MEANS LIFE-THREATENING INUNDATION, FROM RISING  WATER MOVING INLAND FROM THE COASTLINE, IS…

Manatee County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Ian
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Manatee County Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Ian

ByManatee Herald Staff Report

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (September 24, 2022) – Manatee County has declared a local state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Ian. Manatee County’s Emergency Operations Center—which has been activated at level two since Friday—will continue to add staff and resources in preparation for a higher-level activation as the storm progresses. “It’s important for the public to…