hurricane preparedness /tags/hurricane-preparedness-0 hurricane preparedness en-US WLRN Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:35:48 GMT Floridians don't seem overly concerned about a predicted active hurricane season /weather/2024-06-03/survey-severe-weather-hurricane-season A survey conducted by AAA reveals that Floridians are not more concerned about this year's approaching hurricane season than they have been in years past. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:35:48 GMT /weather/2024-06-03/survey-severe-weather-hurricane-season Savannah Rude What to know with hurricane season a few months away /florida-news/2024-03-15/florida-hurricane-safety-tips The countdown to hurricane season has begun, and Florida emergency management offices are sharing their safety tips to empower residents to act ahead of potential storms. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:47:26 GMT /florida-news/2024-03-15/florida-hurricane-safety-tips Riley Hazel In Miami, Buttigieg says Rickenbacker might be eligible for new federal dollars /government-politics/2023-10-20/in-miami-buttigieg-says-rickenbacker-might-be-eligible-for-new-federal-dollars When asked about the Rickenbacker, which served as a vivid backdrop on a spectacular sunny day, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that transportation facilities vulnerable to hurricanes could rank higher in what he said were very competitive requests for funding. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:31:44 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-20/in-miami-buttigieg-says-rickenbacker-might-be-eligible-for-new-federal-dollars Tony Winton | Key Biscayne Independent NHC introduces seven-day outlooks, among other changes ahead of the 2023 hurricane season /weather/2023-04-04/nhc-introduces-seven-day-outlooks-among-other-changes-ahead-of-the-2023-hurricane-season The National Hurricane Center said in an update of its products that two-day outlooks will still be available in addition to the new seven-day outlook. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:00:00 GMT /weather/2023-04-04/nhc-introduces-seven-day-outlooks-among-other-changes-ahead-of-the-2023-hurricane-season Melissa Feito Miami Beach hybrid reef could help Florida coasts battle climate change /environment/2023-03-09/miami-beach-hybrid-reef-could-help-florida-coasts-battle-climate-change The pilot project by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science could become part of larger U.S. Department of Defense efforts to armor coasts. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-09/miami-beach-hybrid-reef-could-help-florida-coasts-battle-climate-change Jenny Staletovich Florida's emergency chief seeks changes in disaster response /state/2023-01-06/floridas-emergency-chief-seeks-changes-in-disaster-response Florida’s emergency-management director wants lawmakers to make changes to help with disaster preparation and response. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:30:00 GMT /state/2023-01-06/floridas-emergency-chief-seeks-changes-in-disaster-response Jim Turner A conversation with Florida Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator Sara Newhouse /news/2022-09-06/a-conversation-with-florida-disaster-recovery-mental-health-coordinator-sara-newhouse Hurricanes and tropical storms are disruptive to someone's property, education and job when they make landfall. But something we don't often consider is the short- and long-term effects on mental health. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-06/a-conversation-with-florida-disaster-recovery-mental-health-coordinator-sara-newhouse Melissa Feito 20 tips for a better hurricane food kit: Advice from Janet Keeler /news/2022-07-28/20-tips-for-a-better-hurricane-food-kit-advice-from-janet-keeler Janet Keeler, a former longtime food editor for the Tampa Bay Times, says we should think outside of the soup can. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:41:33 GMT /news/2022-07-28/20-tips-for-a-better-hurricane-food-kit-advice-from-janet-keeler Dalia Colon Hurricane preparedness is expensive. Emergency managers look for a solution /news/2022-07-20/hurricane-preparedness-is-expensive-emergency-managers-look-for-a-solution For low-income people and people in marginalized communities, getting those supplies is sometimes an unreachable goal. She is just one of many in Florida who are working to make hurricane preparedness more inclusive to all, regardless of cost or accessibility. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:59:51 GMT /news/2022-07-20/hurricane-preparedness-is-expensive-emergency-managers-look-for-a-solution Melissa Feito Climate change leads to extreme weather for most Floridians, new study finds /news/2022-06-22/climate-change-leads-to-extreme-weather-for-most-floridians-new-study-finds A new study shows that the vast majority of Floridians have experienced extreme weather events associated with climate change, like hurricanes, hot weather and flooding. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:36:00 GMT /news/2022-06-22/climate-change-leads-to-extreme-weather-for-most-floridians-new-study-finds Amy Green