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  • Live Weather Updates, August 20: Tracking Hurricane Erin As Coastal Flooding Begins Swamping Homes

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    Today is the day that we could see some of the worst impacts of Hurricane Erin as it churns parallel to the U.S. East Coast. North Carolina’s barrier islands have already started seeing significant waves crashing into shoreline homes and hotels.

    As always we have a complete forecast that you can constantly check out for updates, and below we’re tracking the latest on Erin’s impacts, preparations and closures, as well as other major weather headlines across the U.S. and beyond on this Wednesday, August 20.

    (09:20 a.m. EDT) New Jersey Beaches Ban Swimming

    From senior engagement editor Ron Brackett:

    With Hurricane Erin creating high surf and dangerous rip currents, New Jersey has closed at least 16 beaches to swimming.

    “We don’t want anyone in the ocean,” Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz told the Asbury Park Press.

    The National Weather Service warned that large, breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet are expected in the surf zone on Wednesday and 7 to 12 feet on Thursday.

    “Conditions at all beaches will be very dangerous. Extreme caution is advised for any beachgoers,” the Weather Service said in a tweet.

    (09:00 a.m. EDT) No Swimming At New York’s Southern Ocean Beaches; NYC Beaches Closed

    From producer Carmen Molina:

    Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to suspend swimming at Long Island ocean beaches due to flooding and rough surf conditions and potential rip tides resulting from Hurricane Erin.

    Swimming has been restricted at Jones Beach, Robert Moses and Hither Hills State Parks through Thursday.

    “The peak hurricane season is approaching, and we have strong preparations in place to keep people safe,” Hochul said.

    In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, the parks commissioner, said Tuesday that city beaches would be closed for several days.

    (08:29 a.m. EDT) Erin’s Waves Crash Into The Outer Banks

    While hundreds of residents and tourists evacuated North Carolina’s Outerbanks on Tuesday, others got caught in some of the earliest flooding from Hurricane Erin. The combination of the storm and high tide sent waves surging into homes, hotels and Highway 12 – the only way in and out of those islands.

    See it all in this video.

    (08:15 a.m. EDT) Hurricane Erin Will Bring Impacts To Northeast, New England

    From meteorologist Jennifer Gray:

    While Hurricane Erin will stay well offshore, parts of southern New England and the Northeast will still feel impacts. Winds could gust as high as 30-50 mph at times along the southern parts of New England and the Northeast coast. High surf and coastal flooding will also be a concern as Erin’s steady onshore winds will push water toward the coast. High surf advisories are in place along the northern New Jersey coast, extending northeastward to Cape Cod. Waves higher than 10 feet are possible just offshore.

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  • Duke Energy Florida Estimates Times of Restoration for Pinellas County’s Barrier Islands

    Duke Energy Florida Estimates Times of Restoration for Pinellas County’s Barrier Islands

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    Duke Energy Florida issued Pinellas County estimated times of restoration for the barrier islands following Hurricane Helene.

    All customers in these communities who are capable of receiving power will be restored by 11:59pm on Saturday, October 5th, with the majority restored by 11:59pm on Friday, October 4th.

    “We understand that having power is necessary for our customers to be able to rebuild and get back on their feet,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “Our crews continue to work tirelessly to meet our estimated times of restoration in order to help our customers and their families move forward with recovery.”

    The following are the estimated times of restoration from Duke Energy Florida for Pinellas County:

    North Barrier Island

    • Clearwater Beach – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm
    • Belleair Beach – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm
    • Belleair Shores – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm
    • Indian Rocks Beach – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm
    • Town of Indian Shores – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm

    Middle Barrier Island  

    • Town of Redington Beach – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm
    • Town of N. Redington Beach – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm
    • Town of Redington Shores – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm
    • Madeira Beach – Saturday, October 5th at 11:59pm

    South Barrier Island

    • Treasure Island – Saturday, October 5th at 11:59pm
    • St. Pete Beach – Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm

    “We will continue to be easily accessible and maintain an open line of communication with our customers even after their power is restored,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “After such extensive destruction, many communities face a lengthy and trying recovery process, but we are here to help and will be with them every step of the way.”

    Duke Energy Florida has mobilized customer care units in severely impacted areas. Company representatives will be onsite to answer questions and provide account assistance. They will be available in the following locations on Friday, October 4th:

    Madeira Beach City Hall

    • 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
    • 8am-5pm

    Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber

    • 6990 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
    • 8am-5pm

    Sheraton Sand Key Resort

    • 1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
    • 8am-5pm

    Daystar Life Center of Citrus County

    • 6751 W. Gulf to Lake Highway, Crystal River, FL 34429
    • 9am-2pm

    Customers who have damage to the electrical service that serves their homes or businesses should contact Duke Energy Florida. An onsite visit will be conducted to determine if there is a need to de-energize the property for safety. The customer will then need to contact a licensed electrician to make repairs, followed by the local municipality to schedule an inspection. After the inspection is complete, the customer must contact Duke Energy Florida to request restoration of service.

    Customers who need power to rebuild their homes or businesses should contact their local municipality to relay their intent and obtain a 911 address for the property. Then, the customer will need to request that Duke Energy Florida establish electric service on a temporary pole on the property. After an electrician installs a temporary service pole and meter base, the customer must apply to the city or county for an electrical inspection and ensure the municipality sends the inspection to Duke Energy Florida to have electric service connected.

    Customers who need assistance paying their utility bills can learn more about programs that may be available to help online or calling 800-700-8744.

    For individual estimated times of restoration, customers can use Duke Energy’s Outage Map.

    Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

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  • RIGID Constructors Completes Major Projects in 2021-2022, Positions Themselves for CPRA’s 2023 Master Plan Bidding

    RIGID Constructors Completes Major Projects in 2021-2022, Positions Themselves for CPRA’s 2023 Master Plan Bidding

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    The company contributed to the protection of 56.8 miles of coastline in recent years.

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    Feb 8, 2023


    LAFAYETTE, La., February 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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    RIGID Constructors, a Louisiana-based, privately held construction company, successfully completed several major shoreline protection projects in 2021 and 2022. Having protected over 56 miles of coastline through said jobs, the company is now well-positioned as a qualified candidate for the projects listed in the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) 2023 Master Plan.

    The 2023 CPRA Master Plan details over $30 billion in Louisiana restoration projects over the next several decades. The plan’s primary objectives include the reduction of storm surge-based flood risk, providing habitats to support an array of commercial and recreational activities, and supporting infrastructure critical to the working coast over the next five decades.

    RIGID Constructors’ portfolio of projects is well-aligned with the plan and its overarching goal to create a sustainable coast. RIGID Constructors expects to be well-positioned for similar shoreline and coastal restoration projects in the future.

    In recent years, RIGID Constructors protected 300,000 linear feet (LF) of shoreline, equivalent to 56.8 miles. Job sites included the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Barataria Basin Land, Rockefeller National Wildlife Refuge, and the Biloxi Marsh. RIGID Constructors’ work on the latter of the two projects involved marine breakwater operations in which the team demonstrated an innovative approach to installing 13 miles of living shoreline breakwater.

    The RIGID Constructors team utilized special application wads and jax placed on top of fabrics and installed products by barges using material handling equipment. This inventive “living shoreline” solution is a more environmentally friendly approach to shoreline protection than traditional methods. RIGID Constructors expects the pipeline to continue for similar shoreline and coast projects named in the CPRA Master Plan and across the Gulf Coast. Cody Fortier, CEO of RIGID Constructors, said, “the experience of our team and fleet of specialty equipment positions us well to help continue to protect Louisiana’s shoreline.”

    To learn more about RIGID Constructors and the CPRA’s 2023 Master Plan, please visit: 

    About RIGID Constructors

    RIGID Constructors is a Louisiana-based, privately held construction company that started with the idea that innovation and technology are key components in providing first-class construction services and developing strong client relationships. We are committed to providing safe and quality service to our client base located throughout the Gulf Coast Region of the United States. RIGID Constructors provides Heavy Civil and Marine construction services to our clients in both the public and private sectors.

    Source: RIGID Constructors

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