Hurricane Preparation

Black & Veatch, an independent consulting company, spent months interviewing residents and evaluating the stormwater systems in the county.

Florida approved a permanent tax exemption for hurricane and safety supplies. They include generators, batteries, tarps, fire extinguishers and more.

NOAA is projecting another above-average hurricane season, with 13 to 19 storms. Pets and farm animals need to be a part of the planning, too.

County officials said it's important to get the sandbags long before a tropical storm is on the radar so you get enough and have time to prepare.

If you're worried about flooding this hurricane season, here are some ways to harden your home with flooding and climate change in mind.

A survey finds that people are more likely to leave their homes when forecast information is communicated clearly, is specific to their area and directly explains the expected impact.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an above-normal hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms and 3 to 5 major hurricanes.

While Mayor Jane Castor said the city is ready for the hurricane season, she urged Tampa residents to make their preparations now.

Preparation recommendations come as federal cuts call into question the ability of FEMA to provide future assistance.

In case you lose power, here are different guides you can feel free to download and print out ahead of any hurricanes this season. Just click the link you want and the download or print icon to save it for the future.

FEMA says that over 48,000 applications for disaster assistance after last year's trio of hurricanes are still listed as "ineligible" because of a lack of documentation.

There's a lot to consider when preparing for an approaching storm. Get a head start on hurricane season by arranging your important documents now.