Those with damaged homes, businesses left figuring out how to rebuild, overcome risks after Hurricane Ian
People who returned to damaged homes and businesses after Hurricane Ian are figuring out the best way to rebuild and how to overcome the risks.
Florida OKs driving on certain roadway shoulders during Hurricane Ian evacuation
With more than 2 million people along the Gulf Coast urged to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Ian, Florida Department of Transportation workers cleared highway shoulders in case they are needed to increase the flow of traffic for evacuations.
7 ways to stay safe while using a generator
Generators can be dangerous if safety precautions aren't met. Here are 7 ways to make sure you stay safe while using a generator.
What you should do with pets during a hurricane emergency
Planning for a disaster is key if you’re a pet owner
Hurricane Ian: Uber offering free round-trip rides to Tampa Bay area shelters
Uber is offering residents in the Tampa Bay area a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Know your zone: Florida evacuation zones, what they mean, and when to leave
As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.
Floridians, don't panic about gas supplies — take what you need, experts say
Each gas station can only hold so much fuel at a given time, and when those tanks are empty, businesses have to wait for the next shipment. Florida tries to make sure gas shipments continue as long as it is safe to do so.
Know your evacuation zone
Know your Zone from the state of Florida's emergency preparedness office lets you search by address to find evacuation information in case of a hurricane
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Everything you need to prepare for hurricane season
How you can prepare this weekend for Tropical Storm Ian
It's time to make sure you are prepared for a big storm as all eyes remain on the tropics heading into the weekend.
Manatee residents urged to prepare, not panic as Florida sits in Tropical Depression 9’s cone of uncertainty
Residents across the Bay Area are beginning to gather supplies and make plans as Tropical Depression 9 forms in the Caribbean Sea.
Tampa leaders, power company getting ahead of street flooding, power outage issues
Tampa city leaders and power company representatives said they've been busy trying to get ahead of street flooding and power outage problems.
New to Florida? Here’s a guide to help prepare for your first hurricane season
Did you recently move to Florida, and the peak of hurricane season has you feeling unsure about your re-location? Tropical systems impacting the Sunshine State are part of life here.
Florida launches halfway-full gas tank campaign to ease evacuations 5 years after Hurricane Irma
The state wants Floridians to keep their gas tanks halfway full during hurricane season to help ease evacuations.
New hurricane sirens installed on Indian Shores for evacuation alerts
Hurricane Season is underway, and August-October are historically considered the peak for most major storms. Indian Shores has installed new hurricane sirens to help make sure residents know when they need to evacuate the barrier island.
Report: Nearly 7.8M homes at risk of hurricane damage
Nearly 7.8 million homes with more than $2.3 trillion in combined reconstruction cost value are at risk of hurricane-related damages during this Atlantic season, CoreLogic's 2022 Hurricane Report says.
Pinellas County residents see changes to evacuation zones for hurricane season
The 2022 hurricane season comes with big changes to Pinellas County's evacuation zones. Every five years county emergency leaders get together with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to see if an evacuation zone needs to be changed based on storm surge levels.
75,000 Hillsborough County residents in evacuation zone for first time
Hillsborough County officials released new evacuation zones, and the changes made have put 75,000 people in an evacuation zone for the first time.
Impact-resistant doors, windows, garage doors tax-free starting July 1 in Florida
For anyone who’s considering home upgrades before hurricane season ramps up, the state of Florida has some incentives to help get those projects going.
Hillsborough County releases new evacuation zones for residents
One week into hurricane season, Florida has already had its first brush with a tropical disturbance. Hillsborough County officials just released new evacuation zones, and the map changes put 75,000 people in an evacuation zone for the first time.