HURRICANE

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After a little over a month of waiting, Flagler County is now seeing the relief funds that was promised by Gov. Ron DeSantis to support beach recovery after Florida was devastated during this past hurricane season.

Dozens of homes along the coast in Volusia County are still sitting on cliffs after their dunes or seawalls washed away in last year's hurricanes.

Thursday marks the final day for anyone impacted by Hurricane Ian to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA.

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Hurricanes Ian and Nicole didn't just destroy homes and businesses — a local beekeeper also says Florida's bee population took a hard hit.

Families across Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole lashed our state.During both storms News 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos helped guide viewers through how to prepare and what to expect as they made landfall.

As you can imagine, hurricane hunters have a jammed packed schedule from June through Nov. 20, which is known as the Atlantic hurricane season, but their flight missions continue almost year-round.

Florida’s emergency-management director wants lawmakers to make changes to help with disaster preparation and response, pointing to issues that have arisen as the state recovers from Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian only have a week left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 12. “Now is the time to get all the necessary documents together and apply for assistance before next week’s deadline,” Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said. Read: Hurricane debris piles picked up after Channel 9 gets involvedHurricane Ian survivors can apply for FEMA assistance and continuously update their applications by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, calling 800-621-3362, using the FEMA app or visiting one of more than 20 open Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). VIDEO: Hurricane debris piles picked up after Channel 9 gets involved Some Central Florida property owners say they still have mounds of debris outside their homes, months after Hurricane Ian tore through the area.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A front moving through Thursday will bring scattered rain and storms to parts of Central Florida. Watch: Hurricane debris piles picked up after Channel 9 gets involvedThe high temperature in Orlando should be around 77 degrees in the afternoon. Rain and storm chances go up Thursday as front moves through Central FloridaLow temperatures in Central Florida will dip into the 40s and 50s overnight. Read: SeaWorld and Aquatica offering year-round admission for some Florida kidsFriday will be sunny with high temperatures in the 60s. Central Florida will have great weather this weekend with comfortable days and chilly nights.

Volusia County’s beaches are slowly reopening, with many ramps and walkovers still heavily damaged from the hurricanes.

The National Park Service says it will reopen part of Playalinda Beach and Canaveral National Seashore Tuesday after spending two months trying to restore the beach following hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

The National Weather Service is now reporting the St. John’s River near Astor in Lake County is out of its flood stage — more than three months after Hurricane Ian.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Ian keep climbing. The deadly storm tore through Florida in late September. Read: Hurricane season 2022: How it impacted Central Florida, a look back at the numbersThe state office of insurance regulation said estimated insured losses are nearing $12.6 billion. Watch: ‘No answers’: New Smyrna Beach commissioner hosts forum for residents ravaged by Ian, NicoleResidents have filed nearly 670,000 claims. While most of those claims involve homes, they also include businesses and car damage.

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If you haven’t applied for Hurricane Ian FEMA assistance yet and need to, you have three weeks left to do so.

This past hurricane season has shown Floridians firsthand how devastating hurricanes can be.

Our Solutionaries team has been working hard to find solutions for many issues plaguing our communities.

There are a lot of people displaced from the hurricanes along the coast who have found other ways to keep a roof over their head in the meantime.

With FEMA relief now available for Hurricane Nicole victims in Central Florida's coastal counties, many residents are hoping it will help them get started rebuilding.

President Joe Biden approved Florida’s disaster declaration, allowing the state to receive federal funding after Hurricane Nicole.

In an aggressive move to help families struggling after Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans with a 12-month deferral period “before payments must be paid.”

If you live on a boat – and it was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian – and sustained hurricane damage, you may quality for federal assistance, FEMA recently announced.

Florida homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit groups impacted by Hurricane Ian’s late September fury have received more than $1 billion in super low interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance, according to a SBA spokesperson.

Gov. Ron DeSantis laid out potential proposals Thursday to correct the state’s crippled insurance market.

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be operating a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center in Daytona Beach this week to help residents impacted by Florida’s recent hurricanes.

It was a tale of two seasons. The 2022 hurricane season got off to an extremely slow start, but quickly became very active in late September.

A man was killed in Dunnellon Monday, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida’s emergency management team is set to present Gov. Ron DeSantis with damage assessments to be used as evidence to request major federal disaster declarations for public assistance and individual assistance in the wake of Hurricane Nicole.

Officials in Volusia County are at a loss trying to figure out what kind of structure was unearthed on the beach after hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

Leaders in Orange County took another step Tuesday toward fixing flooding in the Orlo Vista and West Side Manor neighborhoods.

Dunkin’ is offering a “cup of thanks” to Florida residents on Giving Tuesday, in honor of the state’s resilience and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

The amount of debris cleared throughout Orange County since October would fill 5,500 Dumpsters, a news release states.

FEMA announced that, at the request of the State of Florida, those impacted by Hurricane Ian now have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.

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A1A along Flagler Beach is finally reopening after hurricanes Ian and Nicole tore away chunks of the road.

Orange County Public Works will move ahead with a $23.4 million flood mitigation project in Orlo Vista after receiving a new federal funding haul, according to a news release Wednesday.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management gave News 6 a look at the Volusia County coastline on Wednesday, nearly a week after Hurricane Nicole.

A condo complex that was evacuated during Nicole because of fears it may collapse is now considered safe for people to occupy, according to leaders with New Smyrna Beach.

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There are five confirmed storm-related deaths attributed to Nicole, officials with the Florida Medical Examiners Commission say.

The initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicole’s wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.

New Smyrna Beach is back in business a day after hurricane Nicole caused extensive beach erosion and destruction along Volusia county's coastline.

Elissa Kissell gave birth to baby Asher through C-section during the height of Hurricane Nicole. Elissa had a C-section planned for next week but she said her coworkers jinxed her son into being born early.

At least 15 condo complexes in Daytona Beach Shores were evacuated Wednesday and Thursday.

Photos and video from St. Johns County show roads washed out, streets flooded and more evidence the hurt Nicole left behind extends beyond Central Florida.

Tropical Storm Nicole is now a depression dumping heavy rain in places from Georgia to southern Canada.

It may take days for the full scope of damage left by Hurricane Nicole to be fully seen, but the picture is coming into sharp focus for communities like Daytona Beach Shores where drone video shows a strong of homes crumbling into the ocean.

With Tropical Storm Nicole heading out of Central Florida, the Orlando International Airport announced it would reopen Thursday evening.

Kennedy Space Center got through Hurricane Nicole with minor damage so far, according to NASA officials, who say a top-down inspection of the Artemis I moon rocket will take place soon.

Drone video provided by Bridgepoint Global shows the devastation wrought on the beachside community of Wilbur-By-The-Sea after Nicole battered Florida's east coast causing rapid erosion.

A seven-story condominium building in Daytona Beach partially collapsed Thursday after Nicole, which made landfall south of Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane, brought strong winds, rain and rough surf to the area.

UCF announced Tuesday that in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole which is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 Hurricane by the time it makes landfall, the university will suspend all campus operations and classes on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. #UCFAlert: In anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole, UCF will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. — UCF (@UCF) November 8, 2022With the announced closures, classes will not resume until at least Saturday, Nov. 12 after the university is already scheduled to be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in recognition of Veteran’s Day. AdvertisementThis means all classes on every UCF campus including online will have all academic assignments suspended until the university opens again. #UCFAlert: In anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole, UCF to be closed Wednesday and Thursday.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Nicole, a subtropical storm that formed east of the Bahamas Monday, is projected to become a Hurricane and make landfall in the Eastern Central Florida area later this week. #UCFAlert: UCF is monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole. The National Hurricane Center is projecting potential damaging strong tropical storm force winds with hurricane gusts for the Central Florida area along with rainfall as high as 6 inches and isolated tornado threats as Nicole passes through Florida on Thursday. 4 pm EST: Here are the Key Messages for Subtropical Storm #Nicole. pic.twitter.com/fi7mUuLeOZ — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) November 7, 2022With the damage caused by Hurricane Ian last month to the Central Florida area, it looks like students will have to prepare yet again for potential strong winds and flooding from another Hurricane.

As Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, Disney World and many other amusement parks are closing — forcing tourists to cancel their trips.

Rainfall could top more than 18 inches, and storm surges could push as much as 18 feet of water over nearly 100 miles of coast.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Ian strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane overnight. The forecast track shifted overnight, bringing the storm’s path closer to Central Florida. Watch: Hurricane Ian: School closures in Central FloridaIan is projected to slow down as it approaches Tampa and become a major hurricane before moving inland. Some areas of western Central Florida could see around 20 inches of rain as Ian moves through. Hurricane Ian Tuesday morning updateHurricane and tropical storm conditions may persist in Central Florida from Wednesday through Thursday as Ian slowly moves through our area.

Hurricane Ian strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane overnight.

Tropical Storm Ian became Hurricane Ian on Monday morning. The storm has winds of 75mph. Ian is expected to become a major hurricane within the next day or two.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Ian has officially formed and could impact Florida by next week. Tropical Storm Ian has officially formed and could impact Florida by next week. Read: Timeline for Tropical Depression 9: Here’s what to expectTS Ian continues to slowly gather strength as it moves through the Caribbean. Watch: Hurricane Fiona to bring rough surf, strong rip currents to Volusia County beachesThe next full advisory with any track change will be at 11a.m. The next full advisory with any track change will be at 11am.

Tropical Depression 9 formed Friday morning and could impact Florida by next week.

Watches and warnings are in place across the Caribbean, as Hurricane Fiona has passed through Puerto Rico and is expected to make landfall in the Dominican Republic Monday.

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Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an app that will help Florida Residents determine how vulnerable and disaster ready their property is during Hurricane season. The New app called HazardAware, is an app that gives users scores and levels of risks your house might be under during a Hurricane, along with options for making it safe. According to UCF Today:The easy-to-use tool allows users to plug in an address and instantly receive the property’s HazardReady score. The score shows just how resilient, or disaster-ready, a home is, and projects how much hazards, such as winds and flooding, could cost a homeowner each year. “When people buy houses, they generally think about location, pricing, crime, walkability and things like that, but rarely do people think about how much hazards will cost,” Emrich said.

VIDEO: Hurricane preparedness: How to safely use generators Hurricane preparedness: How to safely use generatorsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The official start of hurricane season is a little more than just a week away, and you may be among those people who are putting together how to best weather the next storm. This year, Orange County Fire Rescue is pushing a new message on how to use these generators safely: outside, away from your home and dry. If you plan on using a generator after the next big storm, take advantage of quiet weather days to test it out. Disturbance, depressions, tropical, subtropical storms, hurricanesOnly refuel when the generator is off and cool, or the generator could catch fire. WATCH: Severe storms trigger tornado warning, bring strong winds and hail to parts of Central FloridaYou don’t have to run generators 24 hours straight.

(NCD)ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane season is a month away. Patronis offers the following four tips that you can put into action now before hurricane season starts:1. Secure flood insurance coverage. There are over 30 insurance carriers writing flood insurance in Florida’s private insurance market. In addition, most flood insurance policies take 30 days to go into effect, so it is vital to act now.

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Hurricane Larry, which is growing in the central Atlantic and could reach Category 4 strength Saturday, could hit Bermuda and, possibly, Newfoundland.

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Henri, which is expected to slam New England starting late Saturday, strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane. It could be the first hurricane to hit the region in 30 years.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane season officially begins Tuesday. READ: See what NOAA is predicting for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasonHurricane Season starts June 1st and goes through November 30th. The peak of hurricane season is Sept. 10. Disturbance, depressions, tropical, subtropical storms, hurricanes“I promise we’ll stay calm and measured during the season. “Gather supplies while they’re still on the shelves, develop an evacuation plan, and prepare your home.”The 2021 hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.

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Hurricane season starts again in just three weeks. As Hurricane Preparedness Week gets underway, Channel 9 meteorologist George Waldenberger spoke with National Hurricane Director Ken Graham about what we all need to be doing now to get prepared. If you live near the coast, find out from your county’s emergency management office if you live in an evacuation zone. Then, if they issue an evacuation, you’ll know if you need to leave before the waters rise. If you are in an evacuation zone, know where you’ll go if you need to leave your home.

BOCA RATON, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Friday afternoon outside of a Home Depot store in Boca Raton. DeSantis will be joined by Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz at 12:15 p.m., according to a release sent by the governors office. It was not immediately clear what the governor would be discussing. News 6 will carry this news conference live at 12:15 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla.- For only the 6th time since 1842, a second named storm has developed prior to the official start of hurricane season. For only the 6th time in recorded history we have had two named storms prior to June 1. Its no secret multiple forecast outlets, including NOAA, are predicting a much above-average hurricane season, and it appears those predictions could be coming true even before the official season gets underway. In the satellite era, however, this is only the third time two named storms have developed before June 1. Tune into News 6 on June 1, the official start of hurricane season, for a full day of storm-prep coverage.

[RELATED - DOWNLOAD: News 6 Hurricane Preparedness Checklist]The key point this year is you get ready for hurricane season, he said. And the additional part -- COVID-19 -- add mask, gloves and sanitizers to your kit.Lawmakers have been anticipating a change to emergency management plans as hurricane season approaches. If were not careful, I think were making too much about COVID and hurricane season, he said. This goes back to this idea buy local, hire local. In the 2020 hurricane season, that may actually be a better response because we can put people to work. Again, I go into the hurricane season, everybodys been telling me Oh, its gonna be horrible.'

Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz said his agency has arranged to add face masks to the states stockpile of storm supplies. Well, we can't really do that now with COVID-19, Alberts said. FEMA has since released its COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season, which outlines how the agency plans to adapt its response and recovery efforts in light of COVID-19. Plan aheadAlberts said planning for a hurricane requires a lot of preparation and supplies, and planning for storm season with a pandemic still underway requires even more. The most important thing Floridians can do to make sure theyre ready for hurricane season, according to Alberts, is plan ahead.

Unfortunately, though, not even COVID-19 can cancel hurricane season in Florida, which means ready or not, here it comes. But now its time to kind of rebuild those resources and have them ready for when hurricane season is here, Prete said. One of the best things you can do for your child while planning for hurricane season, Prete said, is include them. She recommends using the pandemic and hurricane season conversations as educational experiences to let your child know ahead of time that if something does happen, youre going to be OK because your family has a plan that youve developed together. And helping them be a part of it with their team and their family would help them ease their anxiety.Additional resources to prepare children for hurricane season, including kids emergency plans and games, can be found here.

Starting Friday, Floridians can save on hurricane supplies under a sales tax holiday signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies will run to June 4 on items such as batteries, generators, weather radios and fuel cans. Qualifying items include:Reusable ice packs for $10 or lessAny portable self-powered light source (candles, flashlights, lanterns) for $20 or lessAny gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers for $25 or lessBatteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries) for $30 or lessCoolers and ice chests for $30 or lessBungee cords for $50 or lessGround anchor systems for $50 or lessRadios (two-way, weather band) for $50 or lessRatchet straps for $50 or lessTarps for $50 or lessTie-down kits for $50 or lessVisqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths and other flexible waterproof sheeting for $50 or less

ORLANDO, Fla.- Heres the thing about hurricane season. Take the 1992 hurricane season for example. Thursday, NOAA released its outlook for the upcoming hurricane season and again is predicting a more active than normal season. Since then, the Atlantic has been in an era of active hurricane seasons, some extremely active. The 1950s were known for their active hurricane seasons and part of another active era.

ORLANDO, Fla,- Thursday morning, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the upcoming hurricane season. Lack of El-NinoEl-Nino Southern Oscillation or ENSO strongly impacts tropical development in the Atlantic Basin. Of course, the 2020 season has already seen its first named storm. Here are the names for the 2020 hurricane season:For the 6th straight year we had a storm develop before the official start to hurricane season June 1. Tune into News 6 on June 1, the official start of hurricane season, for a full day of storm-prep coverage.

ORLANDO, Fla. Central Florida is kicking off the workweek with a chance for severe weather. Central Florida can expect to see storms build in with a front and an area of low pressure stretching through the Gulf of Mexico. Bridges said rain chances will stick around for the next couple of days. Rain chances will be at 30% for the weekend. You can find everything you need to prepare your home and family for storm season at ClickOrlando.com/Hurricane.

ORLANDO, Fla.- While an active 2020 hurricane season has been predicted by several forecast outlets, early season tropical development is not an indication of an active season to come. For the 6th consecutive year, a named storm has developed prior to the official start of hurricane season June 1. Arthur formed in a spot we would expect for a pre-season or early season system. Each tropical storm marker in the graphic below indicates the approximate location where a tropical storm developed. If you look at the seasons in terms of the accumulated energy produced per season, the relationship between early season storms and active seasons appears less significant.

ORLANDO, Fla. An area of low pressure in the tropics could soon become the first named storm of the 2020 hurricane season -- weeks before the season even begins. According to Bridges, the disturbance will actually bring drier conditions to Central Floridas forecast later this weekend. The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Though its a couple of weeks away, experts suggest Floridians prepare for strong weather before the start of storm season. Visit ClickOrlando.com/Hurricane for everything you need to prep your family, pets and home for hurricane season.

This year, we want to make sure were touching on any and every hurricane-related concern you may have. [RELATED: Florida adds COVID-19 into its hurricane preparations]Use the form below to submit any questions you have about preparing for hurricane season, what to do during a storm and how to recover after one hits. After you submit your question, visit ClickOrlando.com/Hurricane from now through the end of the season to see if your question is answered. Researchers from Colorado State University are predicting an above-average hurricane season, with 16 named storms. The Atlantic hurricane season runs through Nov. 30.

ORLANDO, Fla. When a hurricane or other strong storm blows through Central Florida, it's not uncommon to see power outages. When your power is out, it can seem like time is crawling as you continue checking whether power has been restored. Stay informed regarding outages and billing with OUC Alerts. Orlando and Orange County residents can report outages by calling 407-423-9018. View outage maps for and find out how to report an outage to the following companies:Dont see your company?

After all the years of recorded named storms, one has to wonder: What happens when we run out of names? The World Meteorological Organization came up with a six-year rotating list of names for hurricanes, Gross said. Now we arrive at our initial question: What happens when we run out of names? So, lets say we have a storm named Walter. The first and last instance in which the Greek alphabet was needed was in 2005, during the busiest hurricane season on record, when there were 28 named storms.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Residents of Seminole County have several resources available to them while preparing for a storm, riding it out and dealing with the aftermath once it passes. If you live in Seminole County, emergency officials also recommend you stay up to date with the county's Alert Seminole reverse 911 voice system, which notifies residents of any hazards in their neighborhood through landline phones, cellphones and voice-over-internet phones. To receive Seminole County information, enter 012117 when programming your radio. Shelter informationDepending on the severity of the weather and when it's expected to impact your area, some Seminole County shelters will open to welcome residents who need to take shelter. Residents with special needs who may need further sheltering assistance should register with the Seminole County Emergency Management by calling 407-665-5102 or by filling out a special needs registration form.

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