Little Adeluna Palacios was full of surprises when she was in her mom’s belly, and her arrival to this world was no exception. Her mom Talya Booker was given a Sept. 26 due date. And with Hurricane Irma barreling toward Florida, Booker had contemplated coming to the hospital anyway before the hurricane…
Several national diabetes organizations, including the American Diabetes Association and American Association of Diabetes Educators, have joined forced to provide emergency help to those that will be affected by Hurricane Irma. The group will deliver medical supplies in hurricane-stricken areas,…
Early in 2017, there were many trends and outlooks predicted for the construction industry. With only a few months left in the year, how do you think the outlook measures up to what is occurring? As a Florida contractor licensing company, we wanted to share with you some of these outlooks and trends that were […]
If you have medications that you depend on, make sure you have enough supply to last you at least through the middle of next week, health officials advise. And you shouldn’t have a problem doing so. According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, all health insurers, managed care organizations…
The Orange County health department offers the following tips to pregnant women: Before the hurricane Be sure to have an enough food and water to last at least seven days. Know where to go for safe shelter. Notify your family members to let them know where you will be. If you need to leave the…
A dramatic weather event like Hurricane Irma creates additional stress and confusion for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and poses a greater burden on their caregivers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. To help caregivers better prepare for the hurricane, the association offers the …
The GLBT Center in Orlando is activating a hotline on Saturday so that individuals can confidentially report instances of discrimination at shelters, evacuation centers or when accessing emergency services. “Someone might be turned away or feel that they’re discriminated against, so we put this…
Consisting of 97 acres, that includes mostly salt marsh, some upland and a lot of rock just under the surface, Rotary Park in Cape Coral is the result of funding from a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection stipulating the area be preserved. The preserved area can not be developed (that is why it […]
Whether you end up staying home or have to evacuate during this hurricane season, you need to prepare an emergency supply kit. Your focus should be on six basic categories: Water Food First aid supplies and medications Clothing and bedding Tools and emergency supplies like flashlights Important…
General contractors have a Division 1 License, which can consist of a General, Building or Residential contractor’s license. These types of contractors are generally a single person or a company, they do business by obtaining contracts and carrying them out. They are responsible for hiring sub-contractors within specific fields to get the jobs completed. They […]