Lakeland-based NOAA fleet to get new weather-tracking planes
NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, is adding two new eyes in the sky to its fleet hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, is adding two new eyes in the sky to its fleet hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Utilities detail hurricane protection plans
Moving forward with a 2019 law that is expected to lead to more underground power lines, four major utilities have filed plans that call for billions of dollars in projects over the next decade to strengthen electric systems against hurricanes.
Moving forward with a 2019 law that is expected to lead to more underground power lines, four major utilities have filed plans that call for billions of dollars in projects over the next decade to strengthen electric systems against hurricanes.
Here's why you shouldn't dump your sandbags on the beach
With Hurricane Dorian no longer a concern for Florida residents, many are left with sandbags after the storm. But before you throw those sandbags away, here are some important tips for what you should and should not do with all that sand.
With Hurricane Dorian no longer a concern for Florida residents, many are left with sandbags after the storm. But before you throw those sandbags away, here are some important tips for what you should and should not do with all that sand.
Hurricane rookies: How to prepare now for Dorian, or any other storm
As Hurricane Dorian churns towards Florida, now is the time to make sure you're prepared. Although you hear it time and time again, if you've never been through a hurricane before or are new to Florida, it's hard to know exactly what that means.
As Hurricane Dorian churns towards Florida, now is the time to make sure you're prepared. Although you hear it time and time again, if you've never been through a hurricane before or are new to Florida, it's hard to know exactly what that means.
Preparing documents before the storm can help with insurance claims after
To fully prepare for a major storm, experts say you need to do more than buy water, batteries, and food. Taking some simple steps now will make filing insurance claims quicker and easier if disaster strikes.
To fully prepare for a major storm, experts say you need to do more than buy water, batteries, and food. Taking some simple steps now will make filing insurance claims quicker and easier if disaster strikes.
Evacuation dos and don'ts: Plan ahead and follow orders
Evacuating in the face of a major storm is stressful, especially if you live in a coastal city with limited evacuation routes.
Evacuating in the face of a major storm is stressful, especially if you live in a coastal city with limited evacuation routes.
Hurricane Hack: Making a phone charger using a battery
In preparation for Hurricane Florence, we're testing some "Hurricane Hacks" that may help you in case of an emergency. In this video, you'll learn how to make a phone charger.
In preparation for Hurricane Florence, we're testing some "Hurricane Hacks" that may help you in case of an emergency. In this video, you'll learn how to make a phone charger.
How to prep your refrigerator for a power outage
You don?t want all your food to spoil the next time there?s a power outage. Be prepared before the electricity goes out with these tips from the USDA and foodsafety.gov.
You don?t want all your food to spoil the next time there?s a power outage. Be prepared before the electricity goes out with these tips from the USDA and foodsafety.gov.
What you need in your emergency survival kit
When is the right time to prepare your survival kit? Long before there?s an emergency.?
When is the right time to prepare your survival kit? Long before there?s an emergency.?