Tag: Hurricane season

Reminder list on hurricane preparations, calm season so far

Above, storm preparation in years past. File photo Nearly two months into hurricane season, the island has finally begun to see some precipitation; as the season progresses, now is the time to...

Charlotte County gives forecast for upcoming hurricane season

During the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners meeting this week, officials reviewed the upcoming hurricane season. Emergency Management Director Patrick Fuller provided his annual...

Charlotte County installs reflective evacuation, hurricane surge signage

September 4, 2025
Staff Report
News

The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with Charlotte County Public Works, has installed over 12,900 reflective vinyl bands on stop signs and intersections throughout...

Hurricane prep, special passes at Emergency Meet

The Boca Grande Fire Department hosted a meeting of the island’s Emergency Operations group Wednesday morning, Aug. 27 to plan for potential storm events. “We just want to be on the same page...

Hurricane tips to protect homes, help responders

September is the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season; here are ways to prepare for storms that will not only make homeowners’ lives easier, but also ease the burden for first responders. The...

An AI ‘Beacon’ of disaster radio gloom from Gainesville

August 14, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

Above, a Boca Beacon file photo from Hurricane Charley, 21 years ago. This week, we have a reminder from Chief C.W. Blosser about the hurricane season ahead, encouraging people to plan for what...

Homeowner help after storms from state

August 7, 2025
Staff Report
News

FloridaCommerce is encouraging homeowners impacted by the 2023 and 2024 Storms – Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene and Milton to complete the pre-application assessment for the Rebuild Florida 2023...