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The Point in Time Count happens every year, but a global pandemic does not. So, this yearâs tally of those experiencing homelessness looked a little different Thursday afternoon at White Rock Recreation. âCOVID-19 has changed our direct interaction with the homeless,â said Advantage Housing case manager Samie McFadden on Friday. âTo protect the health of everyone, that population will be observed and counted rather than completely screened in a survey as they have been in previous years.â McFadden said this year they had carry-alls, backpacks, blankets, can openers, hand warmers, hygiene kits and treat bags. âFolks could just take what they needed,â said McFadden. ....
Reply The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and five other regional planning councils around Florida will receive a total of $1,499,000 from the state to develop a cohesive statewide approach to flood planning. The three-year project will provide a framework for municipalities across Florida to create disaster models, prepare actionable strategies and determine how to prioritize and fund mitigation projects. The funding for the project is part of nearly $20 million in resiliency funding awarded by Florida s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to 37 municipalities, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations around the state. The Regional Planning Councils will share information and build templates for municipalities around the state to use in developing mapping, models and mitigation plans to address flooding challenges in their respective areas. ....