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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Survey: Some Floridians would hesitate to evacuate during hurricane season due to high gas prices
Gas costs are expected to remain high through the summer – so emergency managers are sharing how to plan around your wallet. The survey found two in five Floridians or 42% of those surveyed would hesitate to evacuate their homes because of prices at the pump. Residents at a St. Pete hurricane prep expo Wednesday said they aren’t surprised.
Gas costs are expected to remain high through the summer – so emergency managers are sharing how to plan around your wallet. The survey found two in five Floridians or 42% of those surveyed would hesitate to evacuate their homes because of prices at the pump. Residents at a St. Pete hurricane prep expo Wednesday said they aren’t surprised.
Florida’s disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins Saturday
Hurricane season is less than a week away and many are taking advantage of Florida’s disaster preparedness sales tax holiday which runs May 28-June 10.
Hurricane season is less than a week away and many are taking advantage of Florida’s disaster preparedness sales tax holiday which runs May 28-June 10.
Hillsborough emergency officials urge residents to prepare for Hurricane Season
Hillsborough County emergency managers urged the public to start preparing for hurricane season Wednesday, which is less than two weeks away. Officials said evacuation zones are expected to change in the coming days or weeks and the most important thing residents can do is regularly check the county's website for an updated map.
Hillsborough County emergency managers urged the public to start preparing for hurricane season Wednesday, which is less than two weeks away. Officials said evacuation zones are expected to change in the coming days or weeks and the most important thing residents can do is regularly check the county's website for an updated map.
'Once in a lifetime' 1921 hurricane shows devastation Category 3 storm could have on Tampa Bay
If the Bay Area saw a repeat of the 1921 Category 3 storm that hit Tarpon Springs, it would likely be a multi-billion-dollar disaster to the Tampa Bay region.
If the Bay Area saw a repeat of the 1921 Category 3 storm that hit Tarpon Springs, it would likely be a multi-billion-dollar disaster to the Tampa Bay region.
Feeding Tampa Bay, Bank United team up for hurricane readiness
Feeding Tampa Bay and Bank United are teaming up to help less fortunate families during hurricane season.
Feeding Tampa Bay and Bank United are teaming up to help less fortunate families during hurricane season.
Survey finds majority of Floridians are not properly prepared for a hurricane
One month into hurricane season, many Floridians think they are prepared for a hurricane. A new survey shows they likely are not.
One month into hurricane season, many Floridians think they are prepared for a hurricane. A new survey shows they likely are not.
Amazon opens Disaster Relief Hub to distribute supplies faster
Amazon just opened a Disaster Relief Hub of supplies to be able to respond to disasters even quicker.
Amazon just opened a Disaster Relief Hub of supplies to be able to respond to disasters even quicker.
Hurricane Hunters ready to take off from Lakeland, gather invaluable data for Atlantic season
Every hurricane season, a group of brave pilots and scientists heads into storms to collect data needed to create forecasts and keep people safe – and it all starts from Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Every hurricane season, a group of brave pilots and scientists heads into storms to collect data needed to create forecasts and keep people safe – and it all starts from Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Be prepared: If you're in the path of a hurricane, here's what to do
When a hurricane strikes, things can go from fine to fatal in the blink of an eye, but being prepared for any outcome and having strong plans for all scenarios can significantly lessen the threat to you, your home and your loved ones.
When a hurricane strikes, things can go from fine to fatal in the blink of an eye, but being prepared for any outcome and having strong plans for all scenarios can significantly lessen the threat to you, your home and your loved ones.
Florida's hurricane-preparedness sales tax holiday starts Friday
Florida’s annual sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies returns Friday, giving residents a chance to save a few bucks while preparing for what’s expected to be a busy storm season. Here's what's covered.
Florida’s annual sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies returns Friday, giving residents a chance to save a few bucks while preparing for what’s expected to be a busy storm season. Here's what's covered.
Utility companies roll out new storm preparedness measures
Big storms have left millions of Floridians without power over the years, but in 2019 the legislature passed a law that requires power companies to start putting lines underground. Now, power companies are giving us a look at how they're tackling these requirements.
Big storms have left millions of Floridians without power over the years, but in 2019 the legislature passed a law that requires power companies to start putting lines underground. Now, power companies are giving us a look at how they're tackling these requirements.
FEMA 101: Everything you should know about getting help after a hurricane
To be eligible for FEMA assistance, applicants must live in a county declared as a major disaster by the president of the United States. Here's what else you need to know.
To be eligible for FEMA assistance, applicants must live in a county declared as a major disaster by the president of the United States. Here's what else you need to know.
Register now for special needs during storms
During Hurricane Irma, shelters designed to help those with special needs in Hillsborough County were over capacity, housing about 1,700 people.
During Hurricane Irma, shelters designed to help those with special needs in Hillsborough County were over capacity, housing about 1,700 people.
Emergency managers prepare for above-average hurricane season
The one thing we know for sure about hurricanes is they're bigger than all of us. What we don't know is how many there will be, if they'll hit land, or how strong they'll be.
The one thing we know for sure about hurricanes is they're bigger than all of us. What we don't know is how many there will be, if they'll hit land, or how strong they'll be.
USF study aims to understand how the pandemic will impact behavior this hurricane season
With looser restrictions and widespread vaccine accessibility, researchers at the University of South Florida want to know how those changes might influence your family’s hurricane plan this year.
With looser restrictions and widespread vaccine accessibility, researchers at the University of South Florida want to know how those changes might influence your family’s hurricane plan this year.
Extensive flooding from Tropical Storm Eta reveals Tampa Bay's vulnerability to larger storms
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has already shattered the record of named storms and there are still two weeks left before it is officially over.
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has already shattered the record of named storms and there are still two weeks left before it is officially over.