FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
America after Katrina: Eyewitness to disaster
Katrina made landfall in South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, then strengthened to Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi and New Orleans suffered catastrophic storm surge and flooding from the Cat 5 storm.
Katrina made landfall in South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, then strengthened to Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi and New Orleans suffered catastrophic storm surge and flooding from the Cat 5 storm.
FEMA's new flood maps put parts of Clearwater in flood zone for first time
FEMA has proposed updated flood maps that now include some Clearwater neighborhoods, following unprecedented flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.
FEMA has proposed updated flood maps that now include some Clearwater neighborhoods, following unprecedented flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.
St. pete police warning drivers cruising through flooded streets can be ticketed
St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you.
St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you.
Bay Area non-profit helps seniors fight loneliness through preparing for disasters
A Tampa Bay non-profit is tackling two challenges at once: loneliness among older adults and the dangers of being unprepared for severe weather.
A Tampa Bay non-profit is tackling two challenges at once: loneliness among older adults and the dangers of being unprepared for severe weather.
Mixed reactions as Shores Acres awaits 'Elevate Florida' decisions
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
Treasure Island LIFT program and NAMI Pinellas offering hurricane fatigue mental health classes
Almost one year ago, Hurricane Helene’s storm surge destroyed Keith Dalton and his wife’s home on Treasure Island.
Almost one year ago, Hurricane Helene’s storm surge destroyed Keith Dalton and his wife’s home on Treasure Island.
Thousands denied in first round of Florida's new home elevation program
Shore Acres residents question how decisions were made in the state’s first round of Elevate Florida grants.
Shore Acres residents question how decisions were made in the state’s first round of Elevate Florida grants.
Crews install AquaFence around St. Pete’s most critical lift station
St. Petersburg just added another tool to protect infrastructure against hurricanes, and it’s a familiar one for the Tampa Bay Area.
St. Petersburg just added another tool to protect infrastructure against hurricanes, and it’s a familiar one for the Tampa Bay Area.
Bay Area hardware stores brace for surge in customers once Florida’s hurricane sales tax break starts
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Hurricane supplies are permanently tax-free in Florida beginning August 1
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
Meet the CERT volunteers who jump into action after Florida storms
CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.
CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.
Report: Cost keeps many from preparing for hurricane season, insurance experts focus on key steps
A new insurance industry report from Guardian Service highlights one of the biggest challenges homeowners face ahead of the height of hurricane season. Thirty percent of homeowners say costs are keeping them from preparing for hurricane season.
A new insurance industry report from Guardian Service highlights one of the biggest challenges homeowners face ahead of the height of hurricane season. Thirty percent of homeowners say costs are keeping them from preparing for hurricane season.
Bay Area firefighters warn of electric vehicle fires ahead of height of hurricane season
Fire officials are warning boat and electric vehicle owners to be prepared if the Tampa Bay area gets hit by another hurricane this year.
Fire officials are warning boat and electric vehicle owners to be prepared if the Tampa Bay area gets hit by another hurricane this year.
Hillsborough leaders approve $709 million hurricane recovery plan
Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a plan to spend more than $700 million in federal aid after a string of recent hurricanes.
Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a plan to spend more than $700 million in federal aid after a string of recent hurricanes.
Tampa pours $94 million into flood reduction: What we know
City leaders in Tampa are moving quickly to reduce stormwater flooding, especially in flood-prone neighborhoods like South Tampa.
City leaders in Tampa are moving quickly to reduce stormwater flooding, especially in flood-prone neighborhoods like South Tampa.
St. Pete aims to make Southwest Water Reclamation Facility more resilient ahead of future storms
A City of St. Petersburg thickening expansion project at its Southwest Water Reclamation Facility will also harden its structures from severe weather.
A City of St. Petersburg thickening expansion project at its Southwest Water Reclamation Facility will also harden its structures from severe weather.
Tampa bringing in temporary backup generators for stormwater pumping stations ahead of future storms
The City of Tampa is implementing more tools to strengthen its stormwater pumping stations.
The City of Tampa is implementing more tools to strengthen its stormwater pumping stations.
NOAA debuts artificial intelligence models for hurricane season
The National Weather Service is testing artificial intelligence for the first time this hurricane season.
The National Weather Service is testing artificial intelligence for the first time this hurricane season.
Hillsborough County seeks feedback to decide how to spend $700 million in hurricane recovery funds
Hillsborough County residents filled the meeting room at The Platt Regional Library in Tampa Monday night to learn more about how the county plans to get back to normal after a devastating hurricane season.
Hillsborough County residents filled the meeting room at The Platt Regional Library in Tampa Monday night to learn more about how the county plans to get back to normal after a devastating hurricane season.