FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10th, 2005

CONTACT: Public Information, ESF 14, (850) 921-0384

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Florida is preparing to recover from a major hurricane. Emergency crews are on hand for an immediate response. Floridians should refrain from unnecessary travel following the storm’s landfall.

Evacuated residents should avoid returning to impacted areas until authorized by local emergency officials. Visit floridadisaster.org or call the Florida Emergency Information Line at 1-800-342-3557 for before returning to impacted areas.

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Florida is preparing to recover from a major hurricane. Emergency workers, law enforcement officers and utility crews will be working around the clock to respond to hurricane damage, restore power and meet the immediate needs of impacted communities.

Residents can help the recovery effort by staying off the roads until curfews are lifted. Refrain from unnecessary travel following the storm’s landfall.

Evacuated residents should avoid returning to impacted areas until local authorities issue re-entry orders, roads and bridges along travel corridors re-open and utility crews begin returning power to communities. Exercise patience, restraint and good judgment.

Visit floridadisaster.org for the latest information or call the Florida Emergency Information Line at 1-800-342-3557 before returning to impacted areas.