PLAN AND PREPARE
Building your hurricane kit one week at a time can save money, reduce stress
Read full article: Building your hurricane kit one week at a time can save money, reduce stressAs we approach the 2024 hurricane season, we are helping you build your emergency kit one week at a time so you can spread out the cost and not rush at the last minute.
Second opportunity to receive tax-free discount on hurricane preparedness items starts Saturday
Read full article: Second opportunity to receive tax-free discount on hurricane preparedness items starts SaturdayIf you missed the first hurricane supply sales tax holiday in May at the beginning of hurricane season, your second chance to receive a few savings is Saturday, which comes just as a developing system is brewing in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
Panic buying: The unintended impact of wiping shelves ahead of a storm
Read full article: Panic buying: The unintended impact of wiping shelves ahead of a stormNo matter how many times we warn people not to panic buy ahead of a storm, we see it nearly every time a tropical system could possibly head our way.
Download & Save The Weather Authority’s Hurricane Survival Guide
Read full article: Download & Save The Weather Authority’s Hurricane Survival GuideAll the information you need to be prepared for a strong storm in one document to keep with your other important documents in case you lose power or your internet connection.
2023 Hurricane Season: How your cellphone can help you prepare for the worst
Read full article: 2023 Hurricane Season: How your cellphone can help you prepare for the worstAs many Floridians know, one hurricane can change your life forever with financial and property losses. But you might not be thinking of your cellphone as one of the tools to prepare ahead of the storm.
2023 Hurricane Season: What you need to complete your kit & be ready for a storm
Read full article: 2023 Hurricane Season: What you need to complete your kit & be ready for a stormThe 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.
Hurricane season begins June 1, consumers urged to get supplies now
Read full article: Hurricane season begins June 1, consumers urged to get supplies nowHurricane season officially begins June 1, but officials urge consumers to stock up on supplies now to make sure their families have what they need to avoid a mad rush at the store.
EVACUATIONS, SHELTERS
How to evacuate safely for a hurricane
Read full article: How to evacuate safely for a hurricaneDuring an evacuation, it's important to use extra caution, because there's a large amount of vehicles on the road and officers and troopers may be out in full force directing traffic out of evacuation zones.
JEA and tree trimmers step up to help with Hurricane Michael relief
Read full article: JEA and tree trimmers step up to help with Hurricane Michael reliefCrews from around the state, including Jacksonville, headed west Thursday to help restore power to the hundreds of thousands of homes left in the dark in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
Insurance confusion: What's covered, what's not after hurricane
Read full article: Insurance confusion: What's covered, what's not after hurricaneSome insured homeowners, who were devastated by Hurricane Irma, now say they are being traumatized again -- but by their insurance company. They are sharing their lessons learned so you will be prepared before the next storm hits.
Insurance companies' 800 numbers
Read full article: Insurance companies' 800 numbersAllstate: (800) 547-8676 Chubb Group of Insurance Companies: (800) 252-4670 The Hartford: (800) 243-5860 Metlife Auto & Home: (800) 854-6011 SAFECO: (888) 723-3265 Selective Insurance: (800) 777-9656 ext. 2801; fax: (973) 948-1103 State Farm: (800) 732-5246 Travelers Property/Casualty: Personal Insurance Policyholders: (800) 252-4633; Commercial Insurance...