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FEMA Approves $420 million to Help Floridians with Hurricane Ian Recovery | FEMA.gov Lock
WASHINGTON -- FEMA is providing rental assistance, hotel stays, repair assistance, reimbursement for temporary lodging and other forms of support for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian who can’t live in their homes. As of today, FEMA has provided $420 million in assistance to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.
Florida flooding: Sanford city leaders will vote to confirm state of emergency proclamation
City leaders in Sanford will hold their regular city council meeting Monday and flooding is likely to be the center of the conversation.
Neighbors bring food, medicine to Florida residents stranded in flooded areas
People who are living in flooded areas are getting help from their neighbors who are using boats and kayaks to deliver medicine and food.
Flooding concerns continue near Lake Monroe: 'It's just terrifying'
As of Saturday, the St. Johns River is sitting at a record high of 8.94" feet. Water levels are expected to get higher, and the river will crest by Sunday morning near Lake Monroe in Seminole County.
National Guard helps drain Ian's floodwaters from Florida hospital parking lot
Members of the National Guard were using water to fight water as they battled floodwaters in the parking lot of HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, in Sanford.
Floodwaters rise as St. Johns River overflows into Lake Monroe
Residents are hoping the St. Johns River will finally crest as floodwaters keep their neighborhoods underwater.
SKYFOX Drone surveys flooding in Sanford from rising Lake Monroe
The FOX 35 SKYFOX Drone flew over Downtown Sanford to survey floodwaters from Lake Monroe, which is part of the St. Johns River System.
St. Johns River in Florida sees record levels, causing major flooding: when will it crest?
The St. Johns River continues to see record levels in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and the National Weather Service forecasts major flooding to continue well into next week.
Florida flooding: Sanford businesses worried as floodwaters rise in Lake Monroe
Seminole Blvd. runs alongside Lake Monroe from Interstate 4 to Downtown Sanford. Next to the boulevard is the Sanford River Walk. Both the roadway and the popular biking and jogging path are underwater.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Lake Monroe, Florida
| City | Lake Monroe |
| County | Seminole |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 32747 |