2MC Podcast Eps 81 - In Case of Emergency (Listen to Pod)

Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Amy Heimberger Lopez, joins us on the pod to discuss all things hurricane season! (Plus, some tips for year-round readiness too) It's never too late to get ready for storm season, so if you're still stocking up and making plans... this is the pod for you!

0:00 | Intro
0:37 | Interview with Amy Heimberger Lopez
3:03 | Rest of Season Outlook
4:12 | Road to Readiness
6:47 | Family Plan
8:51 | Build a Kit
17:08 | Trusted News Sources
20:33 | Remembering Milton
21:37 | Get Involved
23:41 | Year-Round Readiness
27:11 | Enacting Your Plan
28:50 | Outro

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Emergency Management: https://www.martin.fl.us/EM

Hurricane Information: https://www.martin.fl.us/Hurricane

Storm Surge Evacuation: https://www.martin.fl.us/EvacuationZones

 

Committee Vacancy: The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals interested in volunteering to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. All individuals serve without compensation and are requested to apply for appointment to Martin County Administration by Friday, September 4, 2026. For an application, please call Martin County Administration at 288.5756 or send email to dgordon@martin.fl.us.

Martin Loan Fund : The Business Development Board has launched the Martin Loan Fund, a new resource to help smaller, newer businesses access much-needed capital. The program connects local entrepreneurs with a mission-driven lender in order to fill a critical funding gap. Businesses are encouraged to find out more and take the first step toward success! https://bdbmc.org/martinomics/martin-loan-fund-launches-to-empower-local-entrepreneurs/

 

Get 50% Off Your Hitting Bay Rental: Save 50% on hitting bay rentals at Sailfish Sands, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. through October 31, 2026. Valid for online reservations only. Maximum three bays per reservation. Excludes food and beverages and cannot be combined with other hitting bay offers or discounts. https://www.martin.fl.us/SSGC/hitting-bays

 

Weekend Movies: Nashville: Join us at the Blake Library on Saturday, August 22 beginning at 2 p.m. for a weekend movie, "Nashville," Robert Altman's Oscar-winning epic portraying America's obsession with celebrity and power. This film is loaded with great music and movie stars. A light jacket/sweater recommended for auditorium. https://mcls.libnet.info/event/16820984

 

Martin County Property Appraiser Q&A: Join us for an interactive workshop on the following: Decipher your property taxes (TRIM Notice), How millage rates affect your taxes, What is a Certificate of Trust & how to retitle a deed, Do you have Homestead Exemption and when do you file for it?, Do you qualify for other exemptions?

Two chances to register: Wed, August 26 from 2-3 p.m. at the Hobe Sound Public Library https://mcls.libnet.info/event/16785933  OR Thursday, August 27 from 1-2 p.m. at the Hoke Library https://mcls.libnet.info/event/16816777

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