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1. What is a budget?
2. How does the county track its budget?
3. How does the county generate revenue?

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1. What should I do when I receive the 25 Year (or older) Building Safety Inspection Program (BSIP) letter?
2. What is the purpose of the BSIP Milestone Inspection?
3. Who can perform a BSIP Milestone Inspections?
4. How do I find the Parcel ID number (Real Estate Number)?
5. Does the County complete structural assessments?
6. Will an inspector from the County come out?
7. Does this include all of Monroe County?
8. What if the Milestone Inspection report indicates that repairs are required?
9. How do I know if a property is subject to a Milestone Inspection?
10. How can I obtain a copy of the Milestone Inspection Report?

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1. What are the procedures for building close to property lines?
2. How tall can my grass get?
3. Where can I keep my inoperable vehicle?

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1. Where do I get a marriage license?
2. Where can I find information on obtaining an occupational license?
3. Where can I find information on my homestead exemption?
4. Where can I do a property search?

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1. What is dengue?
2. How dangerous is it?
3. How did it get to Key Largo?
4. Is it safe to travel to the Keys?

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1. What is Emergency Management?
2. Does Monroe County have a Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program?
3. What is the "Storm Ready" Program?
4. What is a Local State of Emergency and directives?

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1. Where are the pet shelters?
2. If I have a disability, can I stay at a general public shelter?
3. What is the difference between a 'warning' and a 'watch'?

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1. What is Local Mitigation Strategy?
2. Whom do I call for individual assistance if my home was destroyed in a storm?

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1. Where can I get sandbags?
2. Will power/water be turned off?
3. Is there trash pick-up?
4. Evacuations?
5. What do I bring to a shelter?
6. When do bridges close?
7. Is there a curfew in place?
8. What is the difference between a WATCH and WARNING?
9. I am special needs, what can I do?

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1. What facilities are available in the Upper Keys?
2. What facilities are available in the Middle Keys?
3. What facilities are available in the Lower Keys?
4. How can I reserve a county meeting room?
5. How much does it cost to reserve a county meeting room?
6. Can my meeting be televised on MCTV?

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1. How do I apply for FEMA individual assistance?
2. Should I register for FEMA assistance even though I have insurance?
3. Why should I apply for a loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) if I don’t own a business?
4. How do I apply for an SBA low-interest disaster loan?
5. Do I have any recourse if I receive a FEMA Letter that says I am Ineligible for Disaster Assistance?

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1. What are Monroe County Fire Rescue's EMS transport rates?
2. What if I don't have enough insurance or am uninsured?
3. Why do I have to sign the Responsibility Signature Form?
4. Why is the ambulance bill in my child's name?
5. A family member recently passed away but is still receiving ambulance bills. What should I do?
6. What can I do to help the paramedics who come to my home?
7. What will happen when I arrive at the hospital in the rescue unit?
8. What do I do if I have lost some of my belongings when I am transported to the hospital?
9. Can I choose the hospital I am transported to?
10. Where can I get my blood pressure checked?

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1. How often does the application process open?
2. How long does the application process take?
3. What qualifications are required?
4. Is there pre-employment testing?
5. Who should I contact to discuss my application?
6. How do I volunteer with Monroe County Fire Rescue?
7. How do I let know that I am interested in the Hot Shot Program?

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1. Does Monroe County recharge fire extinguishers?
2. My house caught fire and Monroe County Fire Rescue put it out. My insurance company needs a copy of the fire report. How can I obtain this?
3. My insurance company needs to know the distance between my home and the nearest fire station and fire hydrant. Where can I find this information?
4. How do I report a leaking fire hydrant?
5. Who can I call to schedule a fire inspection for a new business or school or daycare facility?
6. How can I arrange to have a fire truck to come to my school, or to have my class visit a fire station?
7. How can I obtain a fireworks permit?
8. How can I obtain a burn permit?
9. What do I do with old paint, pesticides and other dangerous chemicals that I don't want?

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1. How do I let you know I am interested in the Hot Shot Program?
2. Can members of the public take classes at the Monroe County Fire Academy?
3. How do I find out about upcoming training opportunities?

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1. Who do I contact for my Trauma Star medical record request or statement?
2. I was transported by Trauma Star air ambulance. I am a Monroe County residents. Why did I get a bill?
3. Do I qualify for the Monroe County Resident Trauma Star Fee Waiver?
4. Do I have to sign up for the Monroe County Resident Trauma Star Fee Waiver before transportation?
5. I am NOT a Monroe County resident. How much is the cost of transport?

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1. How do I volunteer with Monroe County Fire Rescue?
2. What training does Monroe County provide for volunteers?
3. Do I get compensated for my time as a volunteer?
4. Is MCFR currently accepting applications for career firefighters?
5. How do I let you know I am interested in the Hot Shots Academy?

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1. Does the department administer commercial driver's license (CDL) testing?
2. Who is responsible for purchasing supplies and materials for the department?

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1. What commercial airlines fly into the Florida Keys Marathon Airport?
2. Are there general aviation hangars and tie-downs available?
3. What car rental agencies are available at the Marathon airport?

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1. What organizations does Monroe County fund?
2. When are applications available?
3. Who decides what is funded?

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1. How long will I have to wait for an interview?
2. What type of salary can I expect to receive?
3. What are the work hours for positions?
4. Does the County have any volunteer positions?
5. How long is my application active?
6. How long are positions posted in-house?

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1. Does the airport close during a storm?
2. Does the airport have a lost and found service?
3. Where can I find information on acceptable/restricted carry-on items?

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1. What times do parks and beaches open and close?
2. Is camping allowed in Monroe County parks and beaches?
3. Which Monroe County parks are pet-friendly?
4. How much does it cost to launch at boat ramps?

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1. How do I know which permit type to select?
2. How do I search for permits?
3. How do I perform a Change Of Contractor?
4. What Digital Signatures are accepted?
5. How to apply for a permit as an Agent or Contractor?
6. How can a contractor see what permits they are on?
7. Can attachments be added when a permit is in progress?
8. How do I remove attachments?

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1. How can I obtain bid documents?
2. When do you require going out for sealed bids?
3. How often do surplus property bids go out?

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1. How do I know if I qualify?
2. Who can apply for services?
3. What does the program offer me?
4. Who does the work?
5. Are there any reasons my home can be refused?
6. How long will it take for me to receive services?

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1. What is a solid waste assessment?
2. Is the solid waste assessment notice a bill?
3. What period of time does the Solid Waste Assessment Program cover and when will they be payable?
4. Is the solid waste assessment a new charge?
5. I don't pay taxes now due to homestead exemption. Will I have to pay the solid waste assessment?
6. If I am billed incorrectly for assessments on the tax bill in November? How do I get it corrected?

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1. What are the pros and cons of PACE?
2. How is PACE different from other financing options?
3. What is the interest rate for PACE financing?
4. What improvements qualify for PACE financing?
5. Is there a time limit or a funding limit on the amount of financing available?
6. Does a condominium qualify for PACE?
7. Do I have to pay the remaining PACE assessment in full if I sell my property?
8. What happens if my PACE assessment is not paid?
9. Can I pay my PACE assessment early?

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1. Who is eligible to use Monroe County Transit?
2. What is the cost to use Monroe County Transit?
3. What happens if I have a last-minute need for a trip?

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1. What is sheltering in place?
2. If asked to evacuate, where do I go?
3. Do I get my kids from school?
4. What is potassium iodide (KI) and do I need it?
5. Am I safe if I live in Key Largo/Tavernier/Islamorada/Key West?
6. Is it safe to eat and drink?
7. Where can I get more information?
8. What do the Emergency Classification Levels mean?
9. If asked to evacuate, can I bring my pet?