Thursday, 13 August 2009 09:00
Hurricane Charley…5 years later
Thursday is the 5th Anniversary of the day Hurricane Charley made landfall in Punta Gorda. On Friday, August 13th
2004 The Category 4 storm, packing winds of up to 145 miles an hour,
decimated downtown and leveled nearby mobile home communities. Trees
and utility poles toppled, roofs were ripped off homes and many
residents waited weeks for utilities to be restored. The city is
marking the anniversary with a number of events, including a
celebration on Saturday of the “Extreme Makeover” Punta Gorda has
undergone since Charley. Former Governor Jeb Bush will speak. And a
group of foreign diplomats is also touring the town. That event was
organized by Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce President John Wright –
formerly of the British Consulate in Miami – who spoke to WGCU’s
Valerie Alker.
2004 The Category 4 storm, packing winds of up to 145 miles an hour,
decimated downtown and leveled nearby mobile home communities. Trees
and utility poles toppled, roofs were ripped off homes and many
residents waited weeks for utilities to be restored. The city is
marking the anniversary with a number of events, including a
celebration on Saturday of the “Extreme Makeover” Punta Gorda has
undergone since Charley. Former Governor Jeb Bush will speak. And a
group of foreign diplomats is also touring the town. That event was
organized by Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce President John Wright –
formerly of the British Consulate in Miami – who spoke to WGCU’s
Valerie Alker.
Published in
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Monday, 27 July 2009 09:15
Hurricane Season Preparations
Following
the active 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons area residents turned out in
droves to buy hurricane supplies. Now, after two uneventful seasons
officials fear complacency may be setting in. WGCU’s Valerie Alker
reports.
the active 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons area residents turned out in
droves to buy hurricane supplies. Now, after two uneventful seasons
officials fear complacency may be setting in. WGCU’s Valerie Alker
reports.
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 08:54
Downpour Driving
Florida’s
heavy summer rains can be a serious hazard for drivers. Roadway
officials are reminding drivers how to properly respond to limited
visibility situations. WGCU’s John Davis has more.
heavy summer rains can be a serious hazard for drivers. Roadway
officials are reminding drivers how to properly respond to limited
visibility situations. WGCU’s John Davis has more.
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Friday, 05 June 2009 09:34
Wet May
After
the driest six month period ever in the South Florida Water Management
District, the Month of May was the wettest ever recorded. WGCU’s Mike
Kiniry reports.
the driest six month period ever in the South Florida Water Management
District, the Month of May was the wettest ever recorded. WGCU’s Mike
Kiniry reports.
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 09:00
Mosquito Control Budget Crunch
Summer
rainfall in southwest Florida mobilizes the Lee County Mosquito Control
District into action. But as summer rains raise the water table,
Mosquito Control’s tax revenue is falling. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
rainfall in southwest Florida mobilizes the Lee County Mosquito Control
District into action. But as summer rains raise the water table,
Mosquito Control’s tax revenue is falling. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
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Thursday, 14 May 2009 08:28
Extremely Dry
Parts
of Southwest Florida saw some afternoon showers on Wednesday with more
rain expected in the coming days, but water managers say it will take
more than that to move the region out of a severe drought. WGCU’s John
Davis has more.
of Southwest Florida saw some afternoon showers on Wednesday with more
rain expected in the coming days, but water managers say it will take
more than that to move the region out of a severe drought. WGCU’s John
Davis has more.
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Wednesday, 06 May 2009 08:50
Drought
The beginning of Hurricane Season is three weeks away – June 1st. It’s also hails the beginning of the rainy season. Water Managers say it can’t get here
fast enough. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.
fast enough. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.
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Wednesday, 18 March 2009 07:44
Fire Weather Watch for SWFL
The
National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Southwest
Florida through Saturday. WGCU’s Chelsey Stoner reports.
National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Southwest
Florida through Saturday. WGCU’s Chelsey Stoner reports.
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Monday, 16 March 2009 08:19
Cape Coral Drought
Lack
of rainfall is threatening the City of Cape Coral’s water supply. It’s
also increased the risk of brush fires there. Now city officials are
stepping up enforcement of water use restrictions. WGCU’s Chelsey
Stoner reports.
of rainfall is threatening the City of Cape Coral’s water supply. It’s
also increased the risk of brush fires there. Now city officials are
stepping up enforcement of water use restrictions. WGCU’s Chelsey
Stoner reports.
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