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Source: National Hurricane Center
Building materials lay across the parking lot at the Beach Hut, background, near the Times Square promenade at Fort Myers Beach on Sep 29, 2022, after Hurricane Ian made landfall.
7 lessons for the 2023 hurricane season from Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida. The storm has taught us a few lessons to keep in mind for the 2023 hurricane season.
May 24• Hurricane
NOAA meteorologists released their hurricane forecast today. Here’s what they expect.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2023 hurricane outlook on Thursday. Forecasters are anticipating a near-normal season. An aerial view of mobile homes could be seen piled together after being swept off of their lots by Hurricane Ian on Dec. 4 in Ft. Myers Beach.
The hurricane season starts on June 1, and officials say now is the time to prepare.
May 25• Hurricane
A hurricane away, how could St. Petersburg avoid ruin like Fort Myers?
St. Petersburg Fire Emergency Management Manager Amber Boulding chats with St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch after meeting with officials in Fort Myers Beach to discuss lessons learned during Hurricane Ian on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Ft. Myers Beach.
St. Petersburg officials visited Fort Myers to take in “lessons learned” from Hurricane Ian.
May 24• St. Petersburg
A new hurricane season is near. In Fort Myers Beach, the old one never left.
A row of damaged and destroyed homes sits on Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. More than 5,000 homes in Lee County were destroyed during Hurricane Ian in September 2022, and another 13,500 homes received "major" damage, according to data provided by the county.
How do you prepare for more storms when you’re still processing the last one?
May 25• Hurricane

HURRICANE PREPARATION GUIDE

Hurricane season 2023 is near. Here’s what to know about forecast tracks.
May 25• Hurricane
This GOES-East GeoCcolor satellite image taken at 10:10 p.m. EDT on Sept. 27 and provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shows Hurricane Ian over the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane 2023: Checklists for building all kinds of storm kits
May 26• Hurricane
A good hurricane kit is essential for Floridians during hurricane season.
How to protect your pets — and yourself — during a hurricane
May 26• Hurricane
Pet owners prepare for Hurricane Ian at Durant High in Plant City last year. All Tampa Bay area counties have hurricane shelters that are pet friendly.
Search your Tampa Bay neighborhood to see the hurricane flood risk
Feb. 3, 2022• Hurricane
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    Yesterday• Hurricane
    Miami-Dade residents Jackie and James Silva load their car after shopping at Costco in Miami to prepare for potential landfall by Hurricane Ian on Sept. 25. The Silvas were shopping to help friends and family who might be in need of extra supplies.
  2. Hurricane 2023: Protect your data and documents using your phone
    Yesterday• Hurricane
    Hurricanes threaten to blow away or waterlog personal effects and documents, so you have to take steps to protect them.
  3. Hurricane 2023: Protect your home and business before the storm
    May 27• Hurricane
    Strong winds from a hurricane can turn lawn trimmings and other outside items into missiles.
  5. Hurricane 2023: Checklists for building all kinds of storm kits
    May 26• Hurricane
    A good hurricane kit is essential for Floridians during hurricane season.
  6. How to protect your pets — and yourself — during a hurricane
    May 26• Hurricane
    Pet owners prepare for Hurricane Ian at Durant High in Plant City last year. All Tampa Bay area counties have hurricane shelters that are pet friendly.
  7. NOAA meteorologists released their hurricane forecast today. Here’s what they expect.
    May 25• Hurricane
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2023 hurricane outlook on Thursday. Forecasters are anticipating a near-normal season. An aerial view of mobile homes could be seen piled together after being swept off of their lots by Hurricane Ian on Dec. 4 in Ft. Myers Beach.
  8. A new hurricane season is near. In Fort Myers Beach, the old one never left.
    May 25• Hurricane
    A row of damaged and destroyed homes sits on Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. More than 5,000 homes in Lee County were destroyed during Hurricane Ian in September 2022, and another 13,500 homes received "major" damage, according to data provided by the county.
  9. Hurricane season 2023 is near. Here’s what to know about forecast tracks.
    May 25• Hurricane
    This GOES-East GeoCcolor satellite image taken at 10:10 p.m. EDT on Sept. 27 and provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shows Hurricane Ian over the Gulf of Mexico.
  10. 7 lessons for the 2023 hurricane season from Hurricane Ian
    May 24• Hurricane
    Building materials lay across the parking lot at the Beach Hut, background, near the Times Square promenade at Fort Myers Beach on Sep 29, 2022, after Hurricane Ian made landfall.

Hurricane Emergency Information

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