/tags/hurricane-preparedness Hurricane Preparedness en-US WLRN Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:36:11 GMT /south-florida/2024-08-04/tropical-storm-debby-barrels-toward-florida-with-potential-record-setting-rains-farther-north The storm was likely to become a strong Category 1 hurricane before making landfall around midday Monday in the Big Bend area of Florida, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. A tornado watch was also in effect for parts of Florida and Georgia until 6 a.m. Monday. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:36:11 GMT /south-florida/2024-08-04/tropical-storm-debby-barrels-toward-florida-with-potential-record-setting-rains-farther-north Kimberly Chandler and Christopher O’Meara | Associated Press /state/2023-02-07/florida-lawmakers-backed-measure-for-hurricane-aid Bill sponsor Mike Giallombardo, R-Cape Coral, said the additional money is needed as the state continues to address the impacts of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-07/florida-lawmakers-backed-measure-for-hurricane-aid Jim Turner /environment/2022-09-09/hurricane-irmas-impact-five-years-later Half a decade later, we look back at Irma’s impact and the changes in hurricane preparedness and response that it brought to Florida. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT /environment/2022-09-09/hurricane-irmas-impact-five-years-later Melissa Feito, Justin Ballard /news/2022-09-01/hurricane-andrew-changed-preparedness-forever 30 years after Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Miami as a Category 5 storm, there are many lessons learned and lessons we are still learning about these powerful storms and the way their impact. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:42:26 GMT /news/2022-09-01/hurricane-andrew-changed-preparedness-forever Melissa Feito /news/2022-08-22/why-noaa-weather-radio-should-be-part-of-your-disaster-preparedness-kit NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) provides warnings, watches and hazards information in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, even when other means of communication may fail. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-22/why-noaa-weather-radio-should-be-part-of-your-disaster-preparedness-kit Melissa Feito /news/2022-05-27/remember-the-hurricane-tax-holiday-begins-saturday The Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday continues through June 10. For the first time, it includes pet supplies. Fri, 27 May 2022 19:16:51 GMT /news/2022-05-27/remember-the-hurricane-tax-holiday-begins-saturday /news/2022-05-26/tax-holiday-for-hurricane-preparation-supplies-begins-saturday Floridians will be able to save on supplies useful in a hurricane starting this Saturday. Thu, 26 May 2022 19:04:27 GMT /news/2022-05-26/tax-holiday-for-hurricane-preparation-supplies-begins-saturday Melissa Feito /news/2019-08-27/heres-a-reminder-of-what-you-need-in-case-of-hurricane Forecasters say it's still too early to know with certainty where Hurricane Elsa will land in Florida — but it's never too late to assemble your hurricane emergency kit. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:45:21 GMT /news/2019-08-27/heres-a-reminder-of-what-you-need-in-case-of-hurricane ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊNews /news/2021-04-30/floridas-got-a-new-emergency-management-director-he-wants-you-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season Jared Moskowitz's last day on the job as Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, was the first day for Kevin Guthrie. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:01:39 GMT /news/2021-04-30/floridas-got-a-new-emergency-management-director-he-wants-you-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season Caitie Muñoz /news/2020-06-30/protecting-your-property-from-flooding-during-a-hurricane The 2020 hurricane season is projected to be a busy one, and knowing how to protect your property from flooding is important.Here are the guidelines set… Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:49:53 GMT /news/2020-06-30/protecting-your-property-from-flooding-during-a-hurricane Natalia Clement