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📺 EddyWatch® was in the news! 🌊 Last night on WFLA-TV News Channel 8 / WTTA-TV The CW Tampa Bay chief meteorologist Jeff Berardelli did a segment on what the loop current & warm eddies mean for hurricane season. He gave a shout out to EddyWatch®! 🔍 What is EddyWatch®? EddyWatch® offers real-time monitoring and forecasting of ocean currents, focusing on major features like the Loop Current, North Brazil Current, and their eddies. This critical information aids in daily planning, safety, facility design, and efficiency, reducing costly nonproductive time. 📡 How We Do It: Our data is sourced from an extensive network of satellite-tracked drifting buoys, strategically deployed to serve our subscribers. These buoys provide real-time insights into current speeds, directions, and the behavior of ocean phenomena, ensuring you have the most accurate and comprehensive data at your fingertips. 🌐 Why Choose EddyWatch®? Real-Time Data: Stay updated with the latest current velocities and extents impacting offshore operations. Enhanced Safety: Make informed decisions to ensure the safety of your crew and facilities. Increased Efficiency: Optimize operations and reduce nonproductive time with precise current information. Join the EddyWatch® program today and navigate the seas with confidence! 🌊 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiq2BHDF

🚨 Aftermath of Tropical Storms, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes Milton🚨 Florida has been battered by a wave of severe weather, from tropical storms and tornadoes to the destructive forces of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The aftermath is a stark reminder of the continuous work ahead to rebuild and protect our communities. 🏠🌪️ The Queen Bee of Roofing and Construction & The Real Estate Bee, we’re here to support homeowners and businesses every step of the way. Whether it’s restoring roofs, repairing properties, or advising on smart real estate investments post-storm, we’ve got you covered. 🐝 Florida’s resilience will shine through! But a lot still needs to be fixed to ensure our homes, businesses, and infrastructures are safe and secure. https://lnkd.in/edPfm3Rd Stay strong, Florida! Together, we’ll rebuild, stronger than ever. #HurricaneMilton #FloridaStrong #ApexRoofingAndRestoration #RealEstateRecovery #QueenBee #TheRealEstateBee 🐝 #HurricaneRecovery #StormDamage #FloridaRebuild #RoofRepair #ConstructionLife #RealEstateCommunity #PropertyRestoration #DisasterRelief #HomeRenovation #BuildingResilience #lptrealty #PostStormSupport #RealEstateInvesting #HomeownersHelp #InsuranceClaims #RebuildFlorida #RoofingExperts #ResilientHomes #PropertyManagement #ConstructionSolutions #CommunityRebuilding

🌀Desertas petrels are the ultimate storm chasers! A new #WHOI study shows these North Atlantic seabirds don’t shy away from hurricanes– but actually use them to gain advantage over their prey. As hurricane-force winds and waves churn up the ocean, small fish, squid, and crustaceans come closer to the surface, making them easier for the petrels to catch. 📲Learn more about these rare seabirds from The Washington Post: go.whoi.edu/WaPo-DP 📸 by Kirk Zufelt

As many of us know, summer storms can pop up almost without warning. If you live in an area that is prone to severe storms and tornados, it's important to be prepared. Having a plan, and sharing that plan with your family and employees is crucial! Ready Iowa has some great tips to help keep and your loved ones safe in a storm: https://lnkd.in/ggeiTyqD. #severestorm #tornado

🌪️ Check out our latest blog! 🌪️ Written by one of our amazing interns, "Weathering Hurricanes: Hurricane-Resistant Trees Are Protecting Florida" explores how these resilient trees can safeguard your property from storm damage. Learn more about their benefits and how to incorporate them into your landscape! . . . #HurricaneProtection #ResilientTrees #Florida #BlogPost

Perhaps you experienced this recently with Hurricane Helene. Social media chatter is hindering the ability of rescue officials and government organizations to get vital messaging across to people in need during natural disasters. New research from Jose E Ramirez-Marquez in the Department of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens shows that during four recent major hurricanes, important public safety messaging was drowned out by more trivial social content—including people tweeting about pets, sharing human-interest stories, or bickering about politics. “This really is zero-sum: if conversations about animals or politics are taking up all the oxygen, it’s that much harder for other, potentially more important messages to break through,” Dr. Ramirez-Marquez warns. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e3Vg3dgk Stevens Institute of Technology

📣It's only fitting to bring awareness to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Hurricane Preparedness Week with an offical StormReady designation. 🌀 🐾On Thursday, the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida (NWS) officially designated ZooTampa at Lowry Park as StormReady, making it the first non-theme park Zoo in Florida to receive this prestigious national designation. 📣 🐾To achieve this significant milestone our Safety and Compliance team had to complete a comprehensive review of the Zoo’s severe weather safety procedures and develop a proactive response plan to better prepare the Zoo for severe weather events. 🌀StormReady, established in 1999, is a nationwide program that helps communities take a proactive approach to protect citizens during severe weather events. StormReady is a voluntary National Weather Service program that provides communities with clear-cut advice through a partnership between the local Weather Service Office, state and local emergency managers, and the media. 📣With this recognition, ZooTampa joins more than 3,350 sites and nearly 1207 communities nationwide to earn the elite designation. In Florida, 67 counties and 164 sites have been named StormReady. ⛈️ #ZooTampa #hurricanepreparednessweek #StormReady #nationaweatherservice #NOAA

Share your wildest storm stories with us! From garden gnomes to unexpected debris, we want to hear it all. Comment below with the most bizarre item you've found in your yard post-storm. And remember, for any storm damage restoration needs, RestoPros is here to help! #StormStories #CrazyStormFinds #RestoPros #StormDamage #FloridaWeather #StaySafe

Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean officially began on June 1, and with National Weather Service forecasters predicting storm activity to be “above normal” this season, some Florida cities are readying technologies that can help with response. Strong storms can knock out power lines and cell towers and interrupt internet service, putting the cloud-based technologies used by emergency dispatch units and first responders at risk. But some Florida cities are adding layers of technology that can work under these limiting conditions. https://lnkd.in/dPc-Gvpd

This is a perfect example of why spending a little more on hurricane screens that offer UV and insect protection is crucial. These screens could have kept the patio secure, avoiding damage to impact sliders and windows. DM to discuss any South Florida projects before investing in insect or solar screens.