August 21, 2009
Dear Friend, as we approach the middle of the 2009 Hurricane Season, now would be the best time to check on your disaster preparedness supplies and go over your family’s emergency plan. If a hurricane or severe tropical storm is threatening our coast, you can obtain real-time hurricane updates through local county offices. In Palm Beach County go to www.pbcgov.com and in Broward County go to www.co.broward.fl.us to subscribe to a hurricane e-mail update. Remember, being prepared is the most important thing you can do to ensure the safety of your home and family.

August is “Kids Get a Plan Month” for Disaster Preparedness--The Florida Division of Emergency Management has developed a new interactive web site to help kindergarten through fifth grade students have the opportunity to learn about disaster preparedness at school and home. The web site features online activities that allow students to assemble virtual supply kits, learn how to stay safe during a thunderstorm, how to prepare their home for severe weather and how to protect themselves from hazards such as tornadoes. For more information visit www.KidsGetAPlan.com

FDOT Launches New 511 Traveler Information System--The Florida Department of Transportation recently launched a new statewide 511 Traveler Information System that provides information on roadway conditions such as construction, traffic delays, lane closures, crashes and safety alerts. Call 511 or visit FL511.com for more information.
Consumer Alert: Fraudulent Foreclosure Rescue Services--The Florida Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit in Palm Beach County against four South Florida companies offering loan modification services to homeowners facing foreclosure. The companies claim to be able to lower your mortgage payment after receiving an up-front fee for their service, but the Attorney General’s Office has found that they are taking money from consumers without performing any services. The four companies under investigation are FHAAllday.com, Safety Financial Services Inc., Housing Assistance Law Center and Housing Assistance Now.

To file a complaint against any of these companies, or if you think you have been harmed by another loan modification company, visit myfloridalegal.com/mortgagefraud.

As always, I appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff if you have any questions or concerns. Our district office number is (561) 470-6593.
Kelly Skidmore, State Representative, District 90
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Here’s news you can use: The SeniorNet Learning Center has found a new home and also has changed it name to Computer Learning Center, Inc.

They are now located on the campus of Temple Shaarei Shalom at 9085 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL. Their website which contains all information about location, courses available, schedules and registration procedure is www.clcbb.org .
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To read my Sunday, August 23 article in Sun-Sentinel CLICK HERE.

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