Finally - internet connection thanks to AT&T
Big shout out to AT&T. They set up temporary cell towers in several key locations in the county and gave emergency responders cell phones to communicate. I am using one of their phones as a mobile...
View ArticleWater information from Monroe County Emergency Mangement
MORE WATER IS COMINGAqueduct is going to turn on the water today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.and again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in Stock Island and Key West.This is NON POTABLE water, must be boiled before...
View ArticleIrma recovery update
Update:Now that we have an internet connection (albeit slow) let me give you all some updated information.First and foremost, you cannot return to the county if you live south of Islamorada. We are...
View ArticleUpdate from Monroe County Emergency Management
Here's the latest Hurricane Irma recovery update.PORT OF KEY WESTÂ The U.S. Coast Guard reports that the Port of Key West remains closed due to sunken sailing vessels and other navigational hazards in...
View ArticleRecovery web site with great information!
Monroe County Emergency Management has a new website dedicated to the recovery of Monroe County.It's keysrecovery.org.You can find all the information about the recovery efforts.
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Sheriff's employees to report to work Monday
Sheriff Ramsay would like all Sheriff's Office employees to plan to be back to work Monday morning. If you are outside the county, and if there is still a road block in place when you drive home your...
View ArticleAfternoon update from the Emergency Operations Center
Update on many issues from the Office of Emergency Management:SHELTERSThe Red Cross is gathering the incoming supplies and plans to have the shelters opened later today in Coral Shores, Marathon High...
View ArticleUpdarte from www.keysrecovery.org
From the www.keysrecovery.org web site:Keys Open to Middle Keys Residents; Residents of the Lower Keys and Key West Can Return SundaySeptember 16, 2017Florida Keys residents of the Middle and Upper...
View ArticleNine storm related deaths in the County so far
Recovery efforts are still taking place in Monroe County and first responders are still going door to door and performing welfare checks on people who have not been heard from since Hurricane Irma....
View ArticleUpdate from keysrecovery.org
Medical Services UpdateSeptember 15, 2017Sept. 13, 2017: Mariners Hospital in Tavernier has opened its emergency room.Disaster Medical Assistance Teams have arrived and will be setting up medical...
View ArticleAnnouncement for Sheriff's Office employees. Please Read!!!
There has been a change to the work requirement for Sheriff's Office employees.If you can return to work on Monday, we need you to be here to help open offices and get services up and running. We would...
View ArticleInfo from FEMA
Up to date information from FEMA:https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2017/09/16/fema-provides-update-federal-support-hurricane-irma-response
View ArticleNotes from Big Pine Key
Information from Big PIne Key:Big Pine Walgreen's is now open.Winn Dixie on Big Pine Key is open 10 a.m to 4 p.m.Crews are currently working on the traffic light on Big Pine Key
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Having a moment of fun
Sgt. Yunior Galvez takes a moment to clown a bit while working hard during recovery efforts.
View ArticleUpdate from Islamorada:
An estimated 40% of businesses are open right now in Islamorada. Traffic is steady, but flowing smoothly for those who are returning home today. Deputies are monitoring intersections where traffic...
View ArticlePort of Key West Update
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Coast Guard Reopens Port of Key West, with RestrictionsSeptember 16, 2017Sailboats and personal craft litter the shoreline near Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, Sept. 15, 2017....
View ArticleMortgage-Related Disaster Assistance Resources
September 16, 2017MORTGAGE RELIEF OPTIONSFederally regulated Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have come together to get the word out about mortgage relief options for those affected by recent natural...
View ArticleMonroe County Schools to Open Sept. 25
September 16, 2017Superintendent Mark Porter has made the decision to target the reopening of all Monroe County Schools on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. All personnel should expect to report Thursday, Sept....
View ArticleLower Keys Medical Center Offers Hurricane Relief Telehealth Visits With...
Virtual Medical Visits 24/7 Free of Charge for Key West’s Hurricane Irma VictimsSeptember 15, 2017As the Key West community begins to repair and restore the effects of Hurricane Irma this week, Lower...
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