Hurricane summit in St. Petersburg emphasizes communication as we head into the heart of the season
Meteorologists, emergency officials, and county staff gathered for the first-ever Local News and Meteorology Communications Summit Tuesday, discussing ways to improve communication during hurricane season.
Meteorologists, emergency officials, and county staff gathered for the first-ever Local News and Meteorology Communications Summit Tuesday, discussing ways to improve communication during hurricane season.
CERT volunteers preparing for next big storm
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.
USGS water sensors capture lifesaving data in real-time during hurricanes
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is collecting potentially lifesaving data about storm surge levels.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is collecting potentially lifesaving data about storm surge levels.
What is parametric insurance and should Floridians have it?
A unique type of coverage called parametric insurance has been getting attention since Hurricane Ian, because some homeowners got a lot of financial relief quickly, after the storm hit.
A unique type of coverage called parametric insurance has been getting attention since Hurricane Ian, because some homeowners got a lot of financial relief quickly, after the storm hit.
Local officials urge residents with special needs to register for help in case of evacuations
If you have special medical needs and will need help evacuating to a shelter this hurricane season, county officials want you to register with them.
If you have special medical needs and will need help evacuating to a shelter this hurricane season, county officials want you to register with them.
Salvation Army team prepares for hurricane season with disaster training
Zach Harris is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, but now, he works for the Salvation Army. It's a different mission.
Zach Harris is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, but now, he works for the Salvation Army. It's a different mission.
Insurance expert shares tips on protecting your property if a storm hits
Florida is two days into hurricane season, and insurance experts are sharing tips for homeowners and renters about property protection if a storm hits.
Florida is two days into hurricane season, and insurance experts are sharing tips for homeowners and renters about property protection if a storm hits.
How to prepare your trees for hurricane season
With the start of hurricane season officially upon us, don’t forget about your trees as part of your preparations.
With the start of hurricane season officially upon us, don’t forget about your trees as part of your preparations.
Bay area hospitals and city leaders stress preparedness as hurricane season begins
Thursday marked the start of the 2023 Hurricane season, but local leaders say plans to get ready have been in place for months.
Thursday marked the start of the 2023 Hurricane season, but local leaders say plans to get ready have been in place for months.
'I would never have stayed': Fort Myers Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Ian warn of potential dangers
As a new hurricane season begins, those on Ft. Myers Beach continue to relive Hurricane Ian.
As a new hurricane season begins, those on Ft. Myers Beach continue to relive Hurricane Ian.
1 in 4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings, AAA survey finds
Hurricane season is quickly approaching, and officials say now is the time to prepare, because it only takes one storm to leave behind devastation.
Hurricane season is quickly approaching, and officials say now is the time to prepare, because it only takes one storm to leave behind devastation.
Go inside FOX 13’s SkyTower radar
Go behind the scenes of FOX 13's Skytower that stands tall on Kennedy Boulevard.
Go behind the scenes of FOX 13's Skytower that stands tall on Kennedy Boulevard.
‘Mission Hurricane’ storm chaser talks upcoming season, takeaways from Hurricane Ian
Josh Morgerman has been through dozens and dozens of hurricanes and hosts his show called "Mission Hurricane".
Josh Morgerman has been through dozens and dozens of hurricanes and hosts his show called "Mission Hurricane".
TECO prepares for upcoming hurricane season with lessons learned from Ian
TECO has learned from Hurricane Ian and beefed up its systems to respond to a major hurricane – if one comes during the upcoming season.
TECO has learned from Hurricane Ian and beefed up its systems to respond to a major hurricane – if one comes during the upcoming season.
Senator Rick Scott encourages hurricane preparedness
U.S. Senator Rick Scott encouraged Floridians to get hurricane ready Friday morning, speaking alongside emergency officials in Tampa.
U.S. Senator Rick Scott encouraged Floridians to get hurricane ready Friday morning, speaking alongside emergency officials in Tampa.
Manatee County Hurricane Preparedness Expo brings in 50 vendors for residents ahead of hurricane season
Fifty vendors filled the Bradenton Area Convention Center for Manatee County’s third annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo.
Fifty vendors filled the Bradenton Area Convention Center for Manatee County’s third annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo.
Hillsborough emergency officials prepare hurricane shelters with two weeks until 2023 season
Hillsborough Emergency Management officials want residents to know that hurricane shelters should be a last resort. Bedding is not provided and pets are housed in separate places from their owners.
Hillsborough Emergency Management officials want residents to know that hurricane shelters should be a last resort. Bedding is not provided and pets are housed in separate places from their owners.
Hurricane season preps underway as National Hurricane Center releases first 7-day tropical weather outlook
The National Hurricane Center posted its first tropical weather outlook of the season this week: It also marks the organization’s first outlook that goes out seven days.
The National Hurricane Center posted its first tropical weather outlook of the season this week: It also marks the organization’s first outlook that goes out seven days.
Regional resiliency summit kicks off with leaders hoping to better prepare for hurricane season
Hurricane season is just four weeks away, and Thursday, local and state leaders discussed stronger ways to prepare as a region at the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Leadership Summit.
Hurricane season is just four weeks away, and Thursday, local and state leaders discussed stronger ways to prepare as a region at the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Leadership Summit.
New resiliency strategies among discussions at annual Regional Planning Council Summit
The two-day event on May 4 and 5 overviews the latest research and looks back at the lessons learned from previous storms.
The two-day event on May 4 and 5 overviews the latest research and looks back at the lessons learned from previous storms.