Rural callers in counties closer to the coast are seeing endless devastation. And rescues are underway in Gulf communities. Assessing the damage after first light from Hurricane Helene, in Hour 3 of the Friday Bob Rose Show for 9-27-24

A massive power restoration effort is underway after Hurricane Helene ripped through last night. Alachua Co Sheriff Emery Gainey recommends the public stay at home so tree removal and power restoration crews can clear roads and repair downed lines.

The Friday “What’s Buggin’ You” segment on the Bob Rose Show for 9-27-24

Helene hit the Gulf as a major Cat 4 hurricane, and the first job is are to make sure everyone is safe, especially west of I-75 and the battered coast. Next is to restore power and begin debris cleanup. Officials implore folks to stay off the roads. Details on what happened, and what needs to be done, on the kickoff to the Bob Rose Show for Friday 9-27-24

Gilchrist County suffered substantial damage, but fared better than many other rural counties. Gilchrist County Schultz said rescues are underway in adjacent Levy, Dixie and Taylor counties. Gilchrist County’s emergency director says 96% of customers are without power. Work is underway restoring critical safety priorities, and the process is underway to return power.

Helene hit the Gulf as a major Cat 4 hurricane, and the first job is are to make sure everyone is safe, especially west of I-75 and the battered coast. Next is to restore power and begin debris cleanup. Officials implore folks to stay off the roads. Details on what happened, and what needs to be done, on the kickoff to the Bob Rose Show for Friday 9-27-24

The FULL Bob Rose Show for Thursday 9-26-24, with the latest on evacuations and alerts as major Hurricane Helene threatens Florida; political hypocrisy from the Dem campaign, and breaking morning news.

The show wrap-up “Smoking Gun” segment closing the Bob Rose Show Thursday 9-26-24

Campaign 2024 update on digitally altered pictures changing mistruths being spread on-line. A-I generated videos are being used by the Harris campaign, perpetrating fraudulent versions of the truth. The latest on the election, plus updating Hurricane Helene evacuations and safety alerts on Hour 4 of the Thursday Bob Rose Show for 9-26-24

Last minute prep and recommendations for staying safe during Hurricane Helene with Sheriff Gainey. Assume all downed power lines are live, don’t relax with the track of the center forecast to Tallahassee, deputies are stationed to keep people safe and recommending people stay off the roads. Rumor hotline is 311, emergencies at 911. Also the Sheriff’s Office is supporting breast cancer awareness next month, and a “4 corners agreement” with neighboring counties has been established to all provide law enforcement support for the Melrose community.