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Okay, okay, last year's hurricane episode was for the old timers but this year we have many, many new residents (even new folks from other places in Florida) that might not know what to expect in terms of how the Farms reacts to major hurricane forces. This is the episode for you because we have our local treasure Janet Burfield the President of C.E.R.T. the Jupiter Farms Community Emergency Response Team to tell us what we need to know as hurricane season 2022 is upon us.\\xa0

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is in partnership between Homeland Security and the public.\\xa0 CERT became a national program in 1993.\\xa0 CERT prepares volunteers for disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area.

Jupiter Farms CERT is a 501 \\xa9 (3) not for profit organization.\\xa0 We meet 3 times per year with no dues.\\xa0 Our next meeting is June 14th at 7 pm at the Jupiter Farms Park Pavilion. \\xa0

We are active at sharing information about storms developing and those that may strike our area with pertinent information before and after a storm.\\xa0 Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November 30th.\\xa0 This may change as storms have been developing earlier in May for the past 6 years.

Email C.E.R.T.\\xa0 jfcert@yahoo.com

Next Meeting \\u2013 June 14th (Tuesday) @ 7 p.m. at the Jupiter Farms Park Pavilion

Hurricane Tracking Information Websites

National Hurricane Center (NHC) http://nhc.noaa.gov

Weather Predication Center (WPC) http://wpc.ncep.noaa.gov

Weather Underground www.Wunderground.com/hurricane

Ham Radio Information: Bert Moreschi \\u2013 JTRG President Email - Aug77@att.net

Ham Radio testing is available throughout the year.\\xa0 Please contact Bert for more information and testing dates.\\xa0

Governor DeSantis signed a tax relief bill in early May.\\xa0 Be sure to research these tax holidays for their limitations.\\xa0 Some of the upcoming tax relief programs are:

The Disaster Preparedness tax holiday runs from May 14 until August 14th. \\xa0

Reinforce Your Home tax break on impact resistant doors, windows, and garage doors for a 2 year period beginning July 1st.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is projected to be above normal season similar to the 2021 Hurricane Season.\\xa0 This will be the 7th year in a row for a more active season.\\xa0 We are under a La Nina influence as far as water temperatures. \\xa0

After a storm passes our area, please use extreme caution when going out in your yard.\\xa0 There most likely will be standing water which could have live power lines, snakes, red ant piles and other things that you won\\u2019t want to step on.\\xa0 More deaths are caused after storms than during a storm from careless actions. \\xa0

So be prepared ahead of the storm season, stay inside during the storm, and be extremely careful venturing outside of your house after a storm.\\xa0 If you feel safe, please check on your neighbors to make sure they weathered the storm safely.

Be weather wise and alert!