Natural disasters are common in Florida and with hurricane season approaching, it’s a good time to stock up on the supplies you might need.

You can learn all about hands-on CPR and water safety and so much more this Friday and Saturday at Jax Ready Fest.

The 2023 Hurricane Season begins Thursday, and it’s probably been a while since you’ve looked at your hurricane kit, so we'll help you finish up getting everything you need ready for a storm.

As families across the state prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Ian, area Ace Hardware stores are making sure their shelves remain fully stocked for customers.

Over the last few years, we’ve seen how Mother Nature can wreak havoc on Northeast Florida communities. That’s why you need to make sure your family is ready.

Do you have a plan in the event of an emergency? Would you be ready to pack up and leave home at the drop of a hat if an incoming storm triggered an evacuation order?

The increasing chance for tropical development is a great reminder to not only check your hurricane kit, but also your food supply kit.

Pool owners need to prepare swimming pools in the event a tropical cyclone threatens the area.

Chances are you’ve already thought about the top supplies to include in your “Build-A-Kit That Fits,” but how about the little things? I’m talking about some items you might already have that could come in handy if kept in your car.

Here are the top five items I think you should have in your “Build-A-Kit That Fits” to make getting through the storm and aftermath a little bit safer and easier.

It’s hurricane season and time to get your preparedness supplies and a generator may be on your list. When the power’s out, a generator can allow you to sit back with some of the comforts of normalcy.

Last week with the help of one of our local Ace Hardware Stores we discussed preparing your generator for the off season. This week we take a look at your Hurricane Supply Kit.

At the beginning of the season, with the help of our local Ace Hardware stores, we showed you how to get your portable generator ready for action. With a little over a month to go, hopes are high that the next time you move your portable generator it will be to prepare it for winter. The basics here are preparing the fuel for storage or removing the fuel from your generator. Some can protect the fuel for up to 24 months depending on how and where your portable generator is stored. Stop by your local Ace Hardware stores for more tips on protecting your portable generator and storage questions.

Trimming weak or diseased trees before hurricane season is a good idea to prevent large trees from causing harm to buildings or people -- but only if they are done correctly. The popularity of the hurricane cut on palm trees is unnecessary and actually hurts the tree. In fact, just look at these pictures of palms that held up better in Hurricane Wilma. It wasn’t those hurricane cut trees. These dead fronds are not detrimental to the health of the tree.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A hurricane supply kit can help you through a difficult situation after a storm hits. It is important to have the proper tools and supplies to make clean up easier and safer. Many hurricane fatalities happen post-storm during the clean up process with chainsaws or electrocution. Thoroughly clean these areas with hot water and laundry or dish detergent. Save a gallon of water mixed with 1 cup bleach to clean up everything with mold.

The tropics are certainly busy, meaning now is the time to prepare

When’s the last time you fired up that generator? If it’s been awhile, now’s a good time as any for a refresher to make sure you’re doing it safely.

There are some items that could help you in the event of an evacuation.

Preparing your car for the hurricane seasonPublished: August 24, 2020, 2:06 pmMeteorologist Richard Nunn joins us from Farmers and Builders of Folkston to tell us how to prepare our car before the storm comes.

you might have seen the information for Flex Tape. From the paint products to the adhesive tape, I have used almost all of the Flex Seal product line. I removed the rusted nail, cleaned the opening and applied the Flex paint with a cheap paint brush. The Flex Tape is another great product if you need to seal an opening such as windows or doors. Your local Ace Hardware has Flex Seal and other products, so if water damage is a concern around your home, now’s a good time as any to stock up.

We went through the isles of Ace Hardware on The Morning Show looking for items that could help you in the event you have to leave your home. This isn’t a full list of what may be needed, but it offers some ideas as you assemble your evacuation kit. The first of our items are all to help keep the family truckster smoothly moving down the highway and away from trouble. Cronin Ace Hardware is fully stocked with various weather radios. Each Ace Hardware is unique in what is available.

The tropics may be quiet now but hurricane season is just getting started. While you build a kit that fits for your home you may want to think about investing in a generator in case power is lost for an extended period of time. Here are a few steps to take to test the generator before the storm:Make a list of items you wish to plug into the generator and make sure you have the correct wattagePerform regular oil changesNever bring your generator into your home, keep it far away from windows and vents. Store it in a dry, level, well-ventilated areaPlug in necessities firstAlways allow your generator to cool before refuelingMake sure your hands and feet are dry before touching the generatorUnplug items that are using the generator one by one when finishedStore remaining fuel in a well-ventilated dry area in an approved storage containerIf you don’t have a generator, you can stock up on flashlights, batteries, lanterns, solar-powered lights and other items to give you light when the skies go dark.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Water damage mitigation prevents further water damage from damaging property and personal effects. The process can involve special equipment but it can also involve simple techniques to simply redirect water away from your biggest investment -- your home. Temporary standing water is often less expensive and easier to correct. For extreme cases of standing water either around or below your home the addition of a sump pump with piping may be needed. In these cases, a drainage and water mitigation specialist may be needed.

It’s time to gather your hurricane supplies earlier than normal this year because COVID-19 will make it riskier to be in stores when last-minute shoppers rush before a hurricane threat. There are many supplies on the hurricane preparedness checklist, most of which can be purchased at Ace Hardware. To make it easy for you to get in and out quickly, a checklist of the important items are available at all ACE Hardware stores. You can save a lot of money on items from the Build-A-Kit That Fits checklist. Your neighborhood ACE Hardware store will have the lists on hand to help you figure out what you need to prepare for hurricane season.

When it comes to shopping for storm supplies, you’re better off getting an early start than procrastinating.

Save money on certain hurricane suppliesPublished: May 29, 2020, 4:38 pmVIDEO: Hurricane season 2020 starts June 1st, and you can never be too prepared.

We're always urged to prepare for a possible hurricane early, but this year its even more important to stock up well before the threat of a storm because of the strained supply chain from the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can save money preparing for the hurricane season and help save children's lives when you buy a blue bucket at ACE Hardware this weekend.

Floridians looking to stock up on storm supplies for the Atlantic hurricane season can save some serious cash by taking advantage of this year’s sales tax holiday.

There are a number of items you may need on hand to deal with a passing storm that don’t necessarily come to mind at the store.

In the event of a hurricane, experts stress the importance of having a weather radio.

Even a weak storm, much less a hurricane, can knock out power for days at a time. That makes owning and maintaining a generator a way of life in some neighborhoods, particularly in Northeast Florida.

Dangers linger long after a hurricane passes, especially for those using chainsaws.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We've learned so many lessons from Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma about how to prepare when the storms head our way. News4Jax looked at what items were in demand at Ace stores in the days leading up to and after Hurricane Irma struck Florida. Pool Care ItemsPool chlorine, pool salt, and pool shock were top sellers locally after Hurricane Irma. For most of us, the answer was no - because some local Ace Hardware locations almost sold out of rakes in the days after Irma. Tarps and plastic sheetingAfter hurricane Irma, many roofs were damaged, either from high wind gusts or limbs, trees, and other debris falling on them.

Hurricane proofing your landscape should target three areas including water drainage, tree selection and planting or pruning strategies.

Are you all stocked up for hurricane season? Here are the supplies you can save on at your neighborhood Ace Hardware store, plus a list of non-emergency resource providers.