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The American Red Cross overnight shelter at the FAMU Al Lawson Center, 1800 Wahnish Way, remains open.

Community and Media Relations Leon County from Leon County Government · 1 hr ago

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The American Red Cross Reception Center at 1115 Easterwood Drive is also open today, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The reception center offers essential amenities such as air conditioning, charging stations for phones, access to water and snacks, as well as assistance and local resources to aid in their recovery efforts.

Please call 850-606-3700 for more information.

1 hr ago Subscribers of Leon County Government in General

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Distribution of water and shelf-stable meals will resume today, May 14, at 11 a.

Community and Media Relations Leon County from Leon County Government · 4 hr ago

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m. to 7 p.m. at all three Leon County points of distribution. Tarps are also available for residents who have encountered roof damage, while supplies last.

▪️ J. Lewis Sr. Woodville Park and Recreation Complex, 1492 J. Lewis Hall Sr. Lane
▪️ Jane G. Sauls Fort Braden Branch Library, 16327 Blountstown Highway
▪️ Apalachee Regional Park, 7550 Apalachee Parkway

For more information, visit: LeonCountyFL.gov/ei.

4 hr ago Subscribers of Leon County Government in General

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As the community continues to recover following the outbreak of tornadoes last week, residents can reach out to the following organizations for free yard clean up, including cutting and clearing trees from private property.

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☎️ Samaritan's Purse: 833-747-1234
☎️ Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and Recovery Ministries: 904-253-0502

For information about dry, shelf-stable food, transportation, mental health resources, individual/family support services, and more, call 211 Big Bend at 2-1-1 or 850-617-6333.

5 hr ago Subscribers of Leon County Government in General

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The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has been activated.

Community and Media Relations Leon County from Leon County Government · 18 hr ago

The program provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses affected by the May 10 tornadoes. Apply at FloridaJobs.org/EBL through July 10, 2024, or until all available funds are expended.

18 hr ago Subscribers of Leon County Government in General

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As the community continues to recover following the tornado outbreak last week, 211 Big Bend helpline can provide information for those in need of dry, shelf-stable food, transportation, mental health resources, individual/family support services,

Community and Media Relations Leon County from Leon County Government · 22 hr ago

and more.

Call 2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333

22 hr ago Subscribers of Leon County Government in General

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Leon County is currently under a tornado watch.

Community and Media Relations Leon County from Leon County Government · 1 day ago

Do you know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

▪️ Tornado WATCH means be prepared because a tornado is possible.
▪️ Tornado WARNING means it is time to take action because a tornado is imminent.

Receive weather alerts directly to your mobile device by downloading the Citizens Connect App at LeonReady.com.