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The City of Okeechobee
is a community which helps one another especially when our
friends and neighbors are in need. I would like to give a
big thank you from the City of Okeechobee to each of you for
doing your part during this disaster. I would also like to
especially thank the local businesses that went above and
beyond for the residents of the City and County.
Our City and its Citizens are
to be commended for the fortitude and willingness to help
thy neighbor. Whether it was a business staying open till 3
a.m. to provide plywood, or the individual making sure those
less fortunate were housed within their home or sheltered in
provided approved shelters.
We would like to formally
give recognition to all First Responders within our region,
but especially the City Police, City Fire, and City Public
Works personnel for their planning, preparation, dedication
and efforts of this most recent devastating storm, Hurricane
Irma.
Police personnel continued
routes through our City's Business District as well as
residential properties.
Fire personnel responded to
calls as dispatched for all issues and life safety issues
during the worst part of the storm.
Public Works personnel
cleared roadways and secured traffic flows and signal
replacements.
Below is information and
Links to specific information regarding individual FEMA
assistance.
For distribution of supplies
please contact these emergency phone numbers for assistance:
Information
and Emergency
Contacts
Contact FEMA:
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
Information on
how to apply for
FEMA
Assistance
DISASTER
ASSISTANCE WEBPAGE
City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: 863-763-3372 Fax: 863-763-1686
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