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  Major Florida, Georgia Rivers Showing Flooding Potential

  The Withlacoochee, Alapaha, and Suwannee River all have potential for flooding.

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  Safety During and After Flooding

  In response to localized flooding issues as a result of recent heavy rains, organizations are reminding citizens of important information.

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  Lowndes County Sees Bridge Closure, Road Closures

  The Lowndes County Engineering Department announces an emergency road closure on Shiloh Road.

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  Voluntary Evacuation: Residents Along Apalachicola Rivers

  The National Weather Service at this time is anticipating that the river level at Blountstown to reach 25 feet by Thursday.

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  Post-Storm: Photos From Around the Area [SLIDE SHOW]

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  Continued Road Closures & Driver Warnings

  If you know of a weather-related road closure update, please email news@wctv.tv or call the News Room at (850) 893-6666 ext. 304 or 307.

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  Sandy Packs Punch Across Northeast [SLIDE SHOW]

  The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 92 people in the United States.

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  Tropical Storm Debby Survivors Can File Appeals for More Assistance

  Survivors may ask for another review to appeal the amount or type of help provided or any other decision about federal disaster assistance.

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  Governor Scott Declares September Florida Preparedness Month

  Today, as Governor Scott proclaims September as Florida Preparedness Month, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) reminds Floridians that September is the historical peak of hurricane season and there is no better time than today to get a plan for your family or business. In 2004, September was designated as National Preparedness Month following the September 11th tragedies.

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  FEMA and Federal Partners Continue to Support Response and Recovery Efforts in the Gulf Coast

  At the direction of President Barack Obama, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to coordinate the federal government's efforts to support state, local, tribal, private sector, and faith-based and non-profit partners, as the Gulf Coast states respond and recover in the wake of Isaac.

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  Tropical Storm Leslie - Latest Advisory

  Here is the latest National Hurricane Center advisory on tropical storm Leslie.

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  [UPDATE] Isaac Road Advisory Update

  The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures and restrictions in Northwest Florida due to Hurricane Isaac.

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  September 4th Last Day for Many Damage Applications From TS Debby

  Businesses of all sizes, as well as nonprofit organizations, need to apply for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration by Sept. 4. Additionally, Tropical Storm Debby survivors should turn in their low-interest disaster loan applications before the Sept. 4 deadline.

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  Scott Talks Isaac After Storm Turns to Hurricane

  Isaac ruined Governor Rick Scott’s convention plans. Scott was supposed to speak Monday night, but party leaders held a quick gavel and go session to protect delegates from dangerous travel conditions. From the Emergency Operation Center Tuesday, Scott told reporters he made the right decision.

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  Florida Looks For Price Gougers

  In a state-of-emergency, Florida has measures in place to protect consumers from price gougers.

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  [UPDATE] FL Dept. of Transportation Isaac Update

  The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures and restrictions in Northwest Florida due to Hurricane Isaac. Scheduled highway maintenance and construction will resume Wednesday, Aug. 29. FDOT has suspended interstate maintenance and construction until further notice. All rail, transit and seaport facilities are functioning as normal.

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  Florida Fears Flooding From Isaac

  Governor Scott urged Floridians to use caution, as impacts from Tropical Storm Isaac continue throughout Florida.

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  Red Cross Ready to Roll Out

  In preparation for TS Isaac making landfall, the American Red Cross Capital Area Chapter has been asked to serve as a staging area for Red Cross Emergency Response vehicles and Mobile Feeding Kitchens coming from all over the nation.

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  Coastal Residents Prepare for Isaac's Impact

  Residents along our coast are are preparing for Isaac's impact. People at St. George are mostly concerned about storm surge and flooding.

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  Some St. George Locals Keep to the Beach

  A mandatory evacuation was ordered for St. George Island, Dog Island, St. Theresa, and low lying areas of the shore. I'm standing at the Blue Parrot, where the owner here said he's sticking it out and open for business.

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  WCTV Brings You A Gull's Eye View of Isaac from St. George Island

  WCTV is down at St. George Island to see how Tropical Storm Isaac will impact the coast.

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  [UPDATE] City of Tallahassee Operations Back to Normal

  With Tropical Storm Isaac no longer a threat and all local watches and warnings discontinued, the City of Tallahassee has returned to normal operations.

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  South Georgia on 'Code Red'

  We've been focused on Florida's response to Tropical Storm Isaac ... But what about South Georgia? Eyewitness News reporter Eames Yates looks at what has authorities in Lowndes County standing by.

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  [UPDATE] Wakulla Casts Weary Eyes Towards Isaac- No Mandatory Evacuations

  The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management has decided NOT to order a mandatory evacuation for areas of the county south of U.S. Highway 98 and U.S. Highway 319. Original projections of storm surge from Tropical Storm Isaac had higher estimations along the coast. Emergency Management Director Scott Nelson said the storm surge will continue to be monitored closely.

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  UPDATE: Red Cross Closes Shelters

  The American Red Cross Capital Area Chapter has closed all shelters in our eight county area.