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3 days ago
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Advanced technology will help Manatee County during 2025 Hurricane Season
The Brief Manatee County has partnered with Peregrine to gather real-time data across the county as storms move through. Peregrine can help place first responders and equipment in areas that need help faster. Manatee County encourages residents to ask questions now before a storm impacts the area. BRADENTON, Fla. - Some homeowners still haven't moved back into their homes following the 2024 Hurricane Season. Manatee County said residents need a plan now as a new hurricane season approaches. County officials say they are even more equipped this year to handle whatever comes their way. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Why you should care Two months brought three destructive storms to Manatee County. As recovery continues, Matt Myers, the county's chief of emergency management, urges residents to be ready for the new hurricane season. "They need to be prepared now for anything that can happen," said Myers. Manatee County has been doing the same. Over the course of the last year, they've enhanced rescue team capabilities in part to reach residents at night. READ: Online survey focuses on Bay Area residents' decision to evacuate or not during Helene, Milton They've also enhanced technology. "The rapid response we can do with the information, it's faster and it's better," said Myers. Partnering with Peregrine, a company that helps gather real-time data from across Manatee County in one dashboard. Manatee County will be able to determine what areas need help and get resources there faster. "We can source 911 calls using the artificial intelligence to run through the calls for us and type in flooding, and it will plot it on the map. We will know where those calls are coming in from, so we can start flooding," said Myers. MORE: New TECO trailer will be used for community demonstrations on dangers of live power lines Jodie Fiske, Manatee County's director of public safety, said it also helps with getting supplies to residents and determining what will be needed during the long-term recovery process. "That leads to expedited categories of reimbursement. That leads to major declarations. All of the steps we need to do we have cut really critical time off of the process we had before to get it moving to get our residents what we need," said Fiske. As residents enter a new storm season, some with remaining damage or questions, Manatee County said they are here to help. "We want people to be proactive in asking the questions, hopefully before we take an impact," said Fiske. What's next Manatee County will hold a coffee and questions event from 9-11 a.m. on June 6 at the Emergency Operations Center, which is located at 2101 47th Terrace East in Bradenton. Residents can come out with any concerns and ask questions. To sign up, click here. The Source Information was gathered for this report by FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon and Manatee County officials. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
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Hurricane Season 2025: Lessons learned in Manatee County after devastating storms last year
The Brief Manatee County is reflecting on the lessons learned after Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricanes Helene and Milton with less than two weeks until the 2025 Hurricane Season. This year, Manatee County is partnering with a company called Peregrine, which gathers real-time data from across the county. ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - The 2025 Hurricane Season starts in less than two weeks, and it comes as some in Manatee County continue rebuilding and recuperating after last year's brutal storms. The backstory It began with the flooding from Tropical Storm Debby in 2024 and continued with the storm surge from Hurricane Helene that forever changed Anna Maria Island. And finally, the area was hit once again by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm that caused $351 million in damage throughout Manatee County. READ: FEMA's top official fired three weeks before hurricane season Local perspective "I just want to rebuild, get it finished, and we will probably say goodbye to Florida," said Paula O'Neill, an Ellenton resident. Many months later, people are still working to rebuild. As a new storm season arrives, though, emergency planners are applying the lessons they learned from last year's storms. "You really take a hard look at what could we have done better," said Jodie Fiske, the director of public safety for Manatee County. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Dig deeper This year, Manatee County is partnering with a company called Peregrine. It gathers real-time data from across the county to show exactly what's happening at the moment. "We are monitoring our shelter census, we are able to track road closures," said Fiske. It can even help direct first responders to areas that are flooding. "We are actually going to be able to utilize AI technology, pull keywords from 911 calls that are coming in," said Fiske. MORE: Crews preparing Tampa Bypass Canal flood control structure for upcoming hurricane season It will allow them to start rescues before it's too late, while informing Public Works about lift stations that stop working, causing backups that lead to more flooding. "This is removing that stress level from our responders and putting these things into a dashboard that will automatically be populated for us," said Fiske. One of the greatest challenges Manatee County experienced in 2024 was the sand. So much of it wound up in places it didn't belong. "We were not prepared for experiencing the same storm of run over that we experienced. That brought most of the sand from our beaches and our dunes and put it onto private property, onto parking lots and roads," said Charlie Hunsicker, the director of Manatee County's natural resources department. That sand had to be sifted and sorted, and clean sand went back to the beach, but many loads were contaminated and removed. That sand that was removed is being kept for future road projects. READ: St. Pete Fire Rescue will get 3 new high-water rescue vehicles ahead of peak hurricane season "It's taught us the value of these beaches here on Anna Maria Island. A healthy beach is one that took the energy of the sand," said Hunsicker. Hunsicker said restoring the beaches of Anna Maria Island is now key. "The dunes did their jobs. As soon as we can get our dunes back, that's something we will be working on this year and next. We will get that hurricane protection back in again," he said. Big picture view As residents work to find a new sense of life after the storms, emergency planners said they will walk away from the 2024 season with the biggest lesson of all. "Respect for the storm's energy and respect for the hard-working people who responded after that emergency every day, every night, every weekend," said Hunsicker. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Look: Braden Fiske was hanging out with Aaron Donald at the Angel City FC game
Look: Braden Fiske was hanging out with Aaron Donald at the Angel City FC game Braden Fiske didn't get the chance to play alongside Aaron Donald with the Los Angeles Rams but he has had the opportunity to spend time with the future Hall of Fame defensive tackle. Donald has remained close to the Rams organization and attended practices, so he and Fiske have been in touch. They appear to be friends outside of football, too. Donald posted photos on Instagram of himself and his family at the Angel City FC game and he was sitting in the same row as Fiske. They even took a picture together at their seats, rocking Angel City FC gear in support of the local team. Last summer, Fiske had the chance to work out with Donald before training camp, which was a great way for him to get ready for the summer grind. When Donald attended a Rams-Cowboys joint practice in August, Donald came away impressed with Fiske. "That guy's going to be a player,' Donald told Andrew Whitworth. If Fiske can follow Donald's lead and get the guidance of a legend, he'll be on a path to doing great things in the NFL.
USA Today
11-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
3 Rams rank in the top-10 of most pressures by a rookie since 2020
3 Rams rank in the top-10 of most pressures by a rookie since 2020 The Los Angeles Rams have drafted well on defense in the past five seasons. Between Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner, Byron Young and 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, the Rams have a fantastic core of defensive lineman for Chris Shula to work with for foreseeable future. Most of that group has especially been great at generating pressures on opposing quarterbacks. Verse, Fiske and Young have generated three of the top-8 most pressures for a rookie since 2020, per The 33rd Team. Verse ranks No. 1 with 77 this past season, while Fiske's 51 finished tied for sixth and Young's 50 in 2023 ranks eighth. This group proved their ability early in their careers, and the hope for L.A. is now is that they can continue to develop into star players. The Rams focused on offense throughout free agency and the draft likely because they feel confident they can rely on their young defenders. With another offseason upcoming, this group should be able to coalesce together and bring the heat against quarterbacks in a pivotal 2025 season.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Watch: Braden Fiske looks explosive in workouts after having offseason knee surgery
Watch: Braden Fiske looks explosive in workouts after having offseason knee surgery The Los Angeles Rams had to face the Philadelphia Eagles without Braden Fiske for most of the game in the divisional round after he suffered a knee injury in the first quarter. It was a tough loss for the Rams, who nearly beat the eventual champions to advance to the NFC title game. It's unclear exactly what the injury was but it was severe enough to require a minor procedure this offseason. There were no concerns about his availability for the 2025 season and based on a video shared by the Rams, he appears to be right on track. Fiske shared an update in this behind-the-scenes video, saying he's in a 'really good spot' mentally. He sure looks every bit as explosive as he was pre-injury, too. 'Mentally, I'm in a really good spot,' Fiske said. 'I think early on in the offseason, it's easy to dread on everything that's going on. It's easier to make excuses instead of solutions. It's hard to feel like a football player when all you do is small movements. You're just in there constantly doing the same thing but your body's your temple in this game and I'm constantly just trying to improve my craft and get my body feeling good.' Fiske is an integral part of the Rams' defense, providing an immediate impact as a rookie last season. He led the team with 8.5 sacks and also had 10 quarterback hits to go along with 44 total tackles, playing all 17 games and making eight starts. He should continue to get better as he becomes even more comfortable in the NFL, so the sky's the limit for him entering Year 2.
