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5-Day Outlook

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.
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HURRICANE PREPARATION GUIDE

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  1. 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. Hurricanes threaten to blow away or waterlog personal effects and documents, so you have to take steps to protect them.
  3. Strong winds from a hurricane can turn lawn trimmings and other outside items into missiles.
  4. A good hurricane kit is essential for Floridians during hurricane season.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

Here are the latest evacuation maps (interactive and printable), shelter locations and emergency information provided by your county:

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