Preparing for a Hurricane
The Atlantic hurricane season is officially from June 1 - November 30. Bay News 9 has all the hurricane information you need to stay safe in the storm.
- Storm preparedness information
- Hurricane Season Checklist
- Hurricane Shelters
- Hurricane Evacuation Maps
- Safety After The Storm
Hurricane Education
Baynews9.com is your source for exclusive tropical weather updates, evacuation routes and shelters, storm preparation checklists and much more.
Emergency Operations Centers
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Hurricane Resources
- National Hurricane Center - Maintains a continuous watch on tropical systems over the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and eastern Pacific.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Coordinates response to disasters occuring within the United States.
- Florida Emergency Management - Prepares for disasters within Florida, and helps in the recovery process.
- National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Federal agency focused on the conditions of the oceans and atmosphere. Provides information and resouces for dealing with hurricanes.
- U.S. Postal Service: Mail Service Updates - In the event of severe weather, the USPS will list post office closings and mail entry limits on its website.
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Hurricane season runs from June 1–Nov. 30, but it's never too early to start preparing now. Bay News 9's Weather Experts can help you get started.
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Hurricane Guide
Bay News 9's partner, the Tampa Bay Times, has put out its 2013 Hurricane Preparedness Guide, filled with information to keep you safe during a storm.
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2013 Storm Names
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