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However, the disaster plan shows that officials on all levels were aware of the potential damage a powerful hurricane like Katrina -- which was a Category 3 when it made landfall in New Orleans ...

Hurricane season is here, and the nation's top forecaster has an urgent message USA TODAY spoke with National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan about what you should do to prepare for ...

Some hurricane preparation items will be tax-exempt year-round. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on desktop ...

Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, with up to half reaching major status.

But the stress of hurricane season can be reduced if people have a plan for preparing their homes and for whether to stay and ride out a storm or evacuate, according to emergency management officials.

Hurricane preparation could soon get a little cheaper for Floridians all year long. A permanent sales tax break on emergency supplies like batteries, generators and tarps is set to replace the ...

Hurricane preparation now tax-free in Florida ... The year-round tax break on hurricane supplies was passed as part of Florida’s fiscal 2025-2026 budget, signed Monday by Gov. DeSantis.

UF/IFAS Extension provides resources for hurricane preparedness, including information on water, food, documents, and pet safety. The Florida Homeowners Handbook offers guidance on protecting ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above average, with 13-19 named storms anticipated. Residents should prepare by creating emergency kits, securing their homes and establishing ...

Clint Ory, St. Tammany Parish's director of homeland security and emergency preparedness, led the parish's annual hurricane preparation meeting on Thursday, which was held at the Church of the ...