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Tampa residents preparing for Dorian landfall

Still several days out, residents are cautious but in good spirits.
Jerry Alonso, 69, loads plywood onto a truck in preparation for Hurricane Dorian Thursday in Tampa. [OCTAVIO JONES | TIMES | Times]
Jerry Alonso, 69, loads plywood onto a truck in preparation for Hurricane Dorian Thursday in Tampa. [OCTAVIO JONES | TIMES | Times]
Published Aug. 29
Updated Aug. 29

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