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AVCON, Franklin County Airport Engineer, hosted an Airport Master Plan Update public hearing.  At this meeting the development alternatives were presented to the public with public feedback.

This meeting was held via Zoom on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

The link (below) allowed participants to join via computer on the meeting date and time: https://zoom.us/j/97037064503

If you did not have speakers or a microphone on your computer or preferred to call, you could dial in for audio.  Call (312) 626 6799 or (929) 205 6099 or (301) 715 8592 or (346) 248 7799 and enter ID 970 3706 4503#.

If you experienced any issues with Zoom, you could call (850) 653-9783 extension 373 for assistance.

Zoom Meeting Video Recording: https://franklincountyfl-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/michael_franklincountyfl_onmicrosoft_com/EZ-uamppLZ5CuXGoOq8hhE4BwhuaxFHQU5rnDaezt3js-Q?e=d97OrG

Zoom Meeting Audio Recording: https://franklincountyfl-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/g/personal/michael_franklincountyfl_onmicrosoft_com/ET7XRZIqUtBPhGFWt_wWgYYBlOQR0sHDG4gZpLa1P7pnhQ?e=3TCRb7

Working Paper No. 1 w-Appendices 20190703

Working Paper No. 3 Chapter 6 AAF Development and Evaluation of Alternatives DRAFT

Working Paper No. 2

W P 2 Appendix E FINAL

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private Nonprofits organizations (PNP)s in additional counties in Florida have been added to the disaster declaration. PNPs that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature, such as homeless shelters, museums, community centers and schools and may be eligible to apply for low-interest rate disaster loans. These loans are available following a Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by Hurricane Sally beginning Sept. 14, 2020.

PNPs located in the Florida counties of Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington are eligible to apply. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools and colleges.

PNP organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. The interest rate is 2.75 percent with terms up to 30 years. Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, French drain or retaining wall to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster.

The SBA also offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help meet working capital needs, such as ongoing operating expenses to PNP organizations. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the organization suffered any physical property damage.

PNP organizations are urged to contact their county’s Emergency Manager for information about their organization. The information will be submitted to FEMA to determine eligibility for a Public Assistance grant or whether the PNP should be referred to SBA for disaster loan assistance.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov. Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or sending an email to [email protected] Loan applications can also be downloaded from www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The filing deadline to submit applications for physical property damage is Nov. 23, 2020. The deadline to submit economic injury applications is June 23, 2021.

DOH-FRANKLIN/GULF PROMOTES EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER

Contact:
D.T. Simmons
[email protected]
(850) 653-2111

 Apalachicola, FL and Port St. Joe, FL — In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Florida Department of Health in Franklin and Gulf County encourages all women to receive regular screenings to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer. DOH-Franklin/Gulf staff participated in a PINK OUT to bring awareness to the disease. Important advances have been made through increased awareness, breast cancer screenings and better treatments.

“The Florida Department of Health in Gulf and Franklin Counties encourages women to take charge of their health by scheduling regular mammograms,” said Sarah Quaranta, Administrator, DOH-Franklin/Gulf.  “We offer screenings to women who qualify through our Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Early protection is the best protection.”

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), not counting some kinds of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, no matter a person’s race or ethnicity. The American Cancer Society estimates 19,900 new cases are expected in Florida this year alone. In 2019, 3,000 women in Florida died from Female Breast Cancer.

What should women do? Make “No excuses, ladies.” Women should talk to their health care provider about their individual risk factors and the frequency of receiving mammograms, as well as complete any recommended mammogram screenings. Additionally, women can lower their risk as follows:

• Get and stay at a healthy weight
• Be physically active
• Limit or avoid alcohol
• Choose to breast-feed
• Quit smoking and or vaping

The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FCCEDP) provides access to the breast and cervical cancer screenings doctors recommend. The screenings are free or low cost for those who meet the program eligibility requirements.

To see if you qualify, call DOH-Franklin (850) 653-2111 or DOH-Gulf (850) 227-1276 or call the American Cancer Society National Hotline at 1-800-227-2345 to get more information on the program.

Medicare insurance also provides mammograms to women age 65 and older without a copay.  Please call 1-800-633-4227 for information on receiving mammograms through Medicare.

About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @HealthyFla. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

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ORDINANCE-2020-17

AUTHORIZATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION ON RE-OPENING OF SHORT TERM VACATION RENTALS

2020.05.19 DBPR SecretaryApproval of Franklin County VacationRental Request

IF YOU FEEL A VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY IS NOT FOLLOWING PROPER CDC GUIDELINES OR GUIDELINES EXPRESSED IN THE VACATION RENTAL REQUEST ABOVE, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT  http://www.myfloridalicense.com/contactus/ OR CALL (850) 487-1395

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 2020-14 (PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS)

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUNSETTING ORDINANCE 2020-09; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Emergency Ord 2020-14

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 2020-13 (PUBLIC BEACHES)

AN EMERGENY ORDINANCE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUNSETTING ORDINANCE 2020-12; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Emergency Ord 2020-13

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 2020-11 (PUBLIC PARKS)

AN ORDINANCE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROHIBITING CAMPING OR LIVING AT ANY TIME IN PUBLIC PARKS, FISHING PIERS AND BOAT RAMPS IN UNINCORPORATED FRANKLIN COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR TOWING AT OWNER’S EXPENSE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE SHERIFF; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Ordinance #2020-11

TRAVEL UPDATE

Cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have now been reported in all states, and some areas are experiencing community spread of the disease. Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. Travel may also expose you to new parts of the country with differing levels of community transmission. And, if you’re infected, your travel may put others at risk– along the way, at your destination, and when you return home. You are responsible for keeping yourself and others safe at all times. CDC recommends you stay home as much as possible, especially if your trip is not essential, and practice social distancing especially if you are at higher risk of severe illness. Don’t travel if you are sick or travel with someone who is sick. Residents from Louisiana, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York are still advised to isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into Florida or the duration of the individual’s presence in Florida, whichever is shorter. If you are coming from any other area of community spread, please stay home. Now is not the time to travel for non-essential trips and potentially exposing residents in our communities.

If you must travel for essential purposes, please follow the CDC guidelines at:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html

Florida’s COVID-19 Data & Surveillance Dashboard https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86

For All Executive Orders visit https://www.flgov.com/covid-19/

COVID-19 Info and Resources Flyer FRANKLIN / COVID-19 Reponse Line / Text Alert

DAILY UPDATES

Good Morning Franklin County,

Lately we’ve been receiving more calls and emails inquiring about the difference between seasonal allergies and COVID19 symptoms. COVID-19 and seasonal allergies share many symptoms, but there are some key differences between the two. For example, COVID-19 can cause fever, which is not a common symptom of seasonal allergies. The image attached compares symptoms caused by allergies and COVID-19. Because some of the symptoms of COVID-19 and seasonal allergies are similar, it may be difficult to tell the difference between them, and you may need to get a test to confirm your diagnosis.

Please contact the health department for any questions related to COVID-19 or testing.

DOH-Gulf: 850-227-1276 / DOH-Franklin: 850-653-2111

It’s Time for Back to School Vaccines!

11.06.20_covid19_update / COVID19 Relief Funds / County Data Summary 11.06.20

• Antibody Testing Information: Free COVID-19 Testing at Health Department FRANKLIN
• Disaster Supply Checklist

Food Distribution in Franklin County