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On this episode of North Port Newsbreak, we sit down with City of North Port Emergency Manager Stacy Aloisio to discuss National Hurricane Preparedness Week and the upcoming hurricane season. Take a listen to know how to prepare for this year and what to expect.

The City of North Port recently announced the launch of the NP² (North Port Non-Profits United) program, or “NP squared,” an initiative to foster collaboration between municipal government and local non-profits to serve North Port residents better. NP²'s primary objective is to assist non-profits by providing support that will continue to enhance and expand their mission. Listen in to hear from Social Services Manager Janet Carrillo and learn more about the program.

Do you know someone with an exceptional green thumb? Nominate them for the City's Greenest Citizen Award! We seek residents who go above and beyond to enhance and protect North Port's nature. The nominations are open until April 19, when a public vote begins.

Links mentioned in the show:
NorthPortFL.gov/Greenest - Submit nominations
NorthPortFL.gov/Trees - Learn more about Florida-Friendly landscaping
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/ - UF-IFAS Extension

Contact: NaturalResources@NorthPortFL.gov

The City of North Port is ramping up work on the Fiscal year 2025 budget. Listen in to this conversation with City Manager Jerome Fletcher to learn about how the City budget works and how it's looking for North Port. Additionally, they discuss how the public can get involved and make their voice heard. Get more information about budget input at NorthPortFL.gov/BudgetInput.

What is a Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) anyway? If you have a spare 12.5 minutes, take a listen to our latest podcast featuring Development Services Coordinator Alaina Ray discussing the ULDC update and why it's so important. In addition, she discusses the history of North Port, what this explosive growth means for the City and more. Learn more at NorthPortFL.gov/ULDCUpdate.

Join Communications Manager Jason Bartolone as he talks about flood maps with Stormwater Manager Elizabeth Wong. The topics include FEMA's new Flood Insurance Risk Maps and future meetings to attend and learn more.