Plan and Prepare

BEFORE THE STORM

STEP-BY-STEP: Here’s what to consider in a hurricane prep plan

As Floridians start to gear up for hurricane season, disaster relief agencies recommend individuals and families devise a preparedness plan in the event of a storm.

Florida’s Disaster Sales Tax Holiday is back. Here’s what you need to know

Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is happening twice this year, and the second holiday period starts Saturday.

What to know about developing a hurricane evacuation plan

With hurricane season fast approaching, it’s important to prepare all you can ahead of time so that if and when a storm hits, you’re ready. Part of that preparation lies in your evacuation plan.

Step-by-step: Here’s how to build a hurricane-ready safe room

A hurricane-ready safe room could be the difference between life and death.

Don’t forget these items when building your hurricane kit

While what each individual or family has in their kit may look a bit different from household to household, there are a few essential items everyone needs.

Check the date: These items in your hurricane kit might be expired

If you’re just looking to revamp an old storm kit, here’s a list of items you should check for expiration dates.

Don’t want to build your own hurricane kit? Here are some you can buy

While these emergency kits may not have everything you need to survive a storm, they are a good pre-packaged start to your hurricane season.

Do your kids have questions about hurricane season? Here’s how to talk to them about it

As we move into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, it’s easy to see why you may be feeling anxious following the damage wrought by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. And for children, it can be difficult to process those feelings.

What you need to know to prep your pet for hurricane season

Is your pet ready in the event of a weather emergency?

DURING THE STORM

Here are the dos, don’ts to stay safe during a hurricane

Preparing before a hurricane arrives is key to keeping you and your loved ones safe during a storm.

What you need to know about generator safety during hurricane season

With the upcoming hurricane season, the threat of tropical storms or hurricanes brings the potential for residents to be without power for some time.

Here’s how to report, check outages during Florida storms

Here are the numbers to dial and sites to click in the event of a power outage.

These 5 tips will help protect your home, belongings during a flood

Here are five tips to prepare for flooding ahead of hurricane season.

QUIZ: How much do you know about carbon monoxide safety?

Each hurricane season, we tend to hear a lot about generators and how they can come in handy if a storm knocks out power, but are you talking enough about how to safely use the piece of equipment?

AFTER THE STORM

Here are some ways to stay safe after a hurricane passes

Even after the hurricane passes, the danger still lingers.

Here’s how Florida linemen work to restore power lost during a hurricane

During hurricanes, and even thunderstorms, it’s common for homes and businesses to lose power.

Hooking up your generator like this can be deadly for utility workers

When it comes to hooking up your generator, failing to follow proper protocol can not only injure your family, it can be dangerous for utility workers, as well.