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Download: Hurricane guides and checklists to print out ahead of storms

People on a boat on a flooded street. To their left is a car half-submerged in the floodwaters.
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People are rescued from an apartment complex in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Clearwater.

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.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

The season can prompt a lot of anxiety, but here at WUSF, we are here to help you feel as prepared as possible.

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Below are different hurricane guides throughout Tampa Bay that you can download and print ahead of any storms. This way, you can have any information on hand in case your power goes out. The guides range from a supply checklist to an emergency financial preparedness toolkit, where you can keep track of the accounts you may need after an emergency to file insurance claims or pay for repairs.

Tampa Bay area

Hillsborough County Disaster Planning Guide

Hillsborough County Evacuation Zone Map

Pinellas County Hurricane Guide

Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Guide

Citrus County Disaster Planning Guide

Click here for further information on county evacuation zones and shelters.

ALSO READ: From supplies, pets, to applying for FEMA assistance: Answering common hurricane-related questions

Florida

Florida Division of Emergency Management Hurricane Guide

Financial preparation

Florida Emergency Financial Preparedness Toolkit

Document And Insure Your Property

FEMA: Safeguard Critical Documents And Valuables

Checklists

American Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

What Should Be In Your Hurricane Kit?

Preparing Your Pets

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