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When Disaster Strikes: Preparedness for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Written by Lena Borrelli, Bankrate.com Photo by Ralph W. lambrecht from Pexels If there is anything that 2020 taught us, it is the importance of being prepared. From coronavirus and wildfires to hurricanes and civil unrest, there has been a lot going on globally. While things are looking up in 2021, last year’s losses still weigh heavily on our minds. When disaster strikes, there is often little time to prepare. Losses … Continue reading When Disaster Strikes: Preparedness for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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What to do After a Natural Disaster

By Mary Van Keuren, Bankrate.com Image Credit: John Crux Photography/Getty Images There are few things in life as devastating as being affected by a natural disaster. From wildfires to hurricanes, natural disasters can cause widespread damage. Knowing how to start the recovery from a natural disaster can make a difference in how quickly you are able to rebuild your life and return to normalcy. Whether you … Continue reading What to do After a Natural Disaster

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INSIDE LOOK: Prime IV Hydration and Wellness

426 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach 32168 (386) 428-4848 PrimeIVhydration.com Discover the endless benefits that Prime IV Hydration & Wellness has available. Their IV Therapy infusions are administered in as little as 30 minutes, and you begin to feel the effects immediately with 100 percent absorption and complete rehydration. Managed by proficient medical professionals, their IV therapy is not only safe but is also highly … Continue reading INSIDE LOOK: Prime IV Hydration and Wellness

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Volusia County Offers Mortgage Assistance

Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, May 11, Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division will accept applications from homeowners who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Mortgage assistance may be provided to eligible households for up to three months and is capped at $1,500 a month. The program includes assistance for eligible households for payment of late, current and, if they remain eligible, future payments. Volusia County … Continue reading Volusia County Offers Mortgage Assistance

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Is my Pet Overweight?

Q: “Help! My cat, Mr. Purr Pants, is so fat! He doesn’t exercise and justlays around the house or just looks out the window. He doesn’t eat a lot and only occasionally gets treats. I heard being overweight can make him sick. How can I make him lose weight?” A: Poor Mr. Purr Pants, you are not alone! This is unfortunately a very common issue … Continue reading Is my Pet Overweight?

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Will 2020 Give You the Gift of Sight?

It’s the New Year and we all think of ways to improve ourselves. Stop smoking, lose weight and get in shape are usually the top three personal goals.  Maybe we could concentrate more on who we are and how we can make a difference in others’ lives. As author Wendy Mass stated, “Truly being able to see the needs of others around you, that is … Continue reading Will 2020 Give You the Gift of Sight?

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Volusia County Launches Hurricane Matthew Housing Program

On June 8, Volusia County Community Assistance launched a disaster recovery housing program, The Hurricane Matthew Housing Program, to assist residents with damaged single-family homes or pre-1994 mobile/manufactured homes. Volusia County has been approved to receive funds to assist eligible residents, which has been awarded by Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Applicants for … Continue reading Volusia County Launches Hurricane Matthew Housing Program

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Q&A with Sean Donovan

By Tiffany Yancey // Photos by Kelsey Walters Q: Where are you originally from and what brought you to Ormond Beach? A:I was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia and I lived in Virginia Beach through my college years and most of my twenties. My daughter moved to Ormond Beach with her mom around 2003, and the first time I came to visit her, I … Continue reading Q&A with Sean Donovan

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