Florida offering free transportation to hurricane shelters ahead of Helene - WCTV - Business Fast

Jim Cantore is in Tallahassee as a catastrophic Hurricane Helene closes in

The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore is in Tallahassee, according to a post on X.

Florida offering free transportation to hurricane shelters ahead of Helene - WCTV - Business Fast

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that the state is providing free assistance to Floridians who need to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Helene. DeSantis said the state partnered with Uber to provide free transportation to shelters for anyone in counties under a State of Emergency. To get a free Uber ride, the governor said to use the code ‘Helenerelief’. Additionally, Florida Emergency Management has arranged busses and othe…

Evacuation ordered for Longboat Key ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Longboat Key officials advised residents that an evacuation order was in effect for residents.

Wednesday updates: Hurricane Helene enters gulf as evacuation orders issued

Pinellas and Hillsborough are among Florida counties under a tropical storm warning.

Hurricane Helene Update #11 – Evacuation order in effect - Alachua Chronicle

Alachua County has issued a voluntary Evacuation Order for those residing in mobile homes, manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and homes that may not survive the storm, along with those living in areas subject to flooding or those in proximity to bodies of water. The post Hurricane Helene Update #11 – Evacuation order in effect appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.

Tallahassee prepares for Helene’s potential hurricane force

Tropical Storm Helene is headed toward Florida, which is mostly under a state of emergency in anticipation of a potential hurricane. CBS News’ Jason Allen reports, and Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey has more on preparations. Source The post Tallahassee prepares for Helene’s potential hurricane force appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.