/tags/hurricane-preparedness-0 hurricane preparedness en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-02/federal-flood-insurance-carries-two-moral-hazards-which-you-face-depends-on-how-wealthy-you-are Anyone who has been through a flood or hurricane knows the scene: waterlogged furniture piled on curbs, gutted homes with mold creeping up the walls, families displaced for months. But the recovery isn’t the same for everyone. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-02/federal-flood-insurance-carries-two-moral-hazards-which-you-face-depends-on-how-wealthy-you-are Ivis GarcĂ­a | The Conversation /the-florida-roundup/2026-06-01/here-are-8-things-to-know-as-the-2026-hurricane-season-kicks-off From what El Niño forecasting means to documents to have on hand during an emergency, here are some things to know at the start of the 2026 hurricane season. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:54:01 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2026-06-01/here-are-8-things-to-know-as-the-2026-hurricane-season-kicks-off Meleah Lyden /government-politics/2026-05-06/informing-or-campaigning-cfo-announces-storm-awareness-initiative Blaise Ingoglia is using state employees to hand out hurricane pamphlets that include his image and office information. Wed, 06 May 2026 17:37:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-06/informing-or-campaigning-cfo-announces-storm-awareness-initiative Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /2026-04-02/prepared-supported-safe-emergency-planning-for-neurodivergent-individuals Families and caregivers of neurodivergent children face unique challenges during emergencies. Now, a team of moms is partnering with the cities and organizations to host an autism-friendly emergency preparedness workshop—showing how a specially designed backpack with tailored tools can help reduce stress when it matters most. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:27:27 GMT /2026-04-02/prepared-supported-safe-emergency-planning-for-neurodivergent-individuals Irene Sans /environment/2025-11-12/no-time-to-recover-hurricane-melissa-and-the-caribbeans-compounding-disaster-trap-as-the-storms-keep-coming Headlines have been filled with talk of the catastrophic power of Hurricane Melissa after the Category 5 storm devastated communities across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti in October 2025. But to see this as a singular disaster misses the bigger picture: Melissa didn’t hit stable, resilient islands. It hit islands still rebuilding from the last hurricane. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:41:00 GMT /environment/2025-11-12/no-time-to-recover-hurricane-melissa-and-the-caribbeans-compounding-disaster-trap-as-the-storms-keep-coming Farah Nibbs | The Conversation /hurricane-coverage/2024-09-26/helene-strengthens-to-a-category-4-hurricane-as-it-nears-floridas-gulf-coast Forecasters say Helene has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane — with sustained winds oer 130 mph — as it races toward northwest Florida. The enormous storm is expected to make landfall Thursday night. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:17:07 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2024-09-26/helene-strengthens-to-a-category-4-hurricane-as-it-nears-floridas-gulf-coast Kate Payne and Heather Hollingsworth | Associated Press /weather/2024-06-03/survey-severe-weather-hurricane-season A survey conducted by AAA reveals that Floridians are not more concerned about this year's approaching hurricane season than they have been in years past. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:35:48 GMT /weather/2024-06-03/survey-severe-weather-hurricane-season Savannah Rude /florida-news/2024-03-15/florida-hurricane-safety-tips The countdown to hurricane season has begun, and Florida emergency management offices are sharing their safety tips to empower residents to act ahead of potential storms. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:47:26 GMT /florida-news/2024-03-15/florida-hurricane-safety-tips Riley Hazel /government-politics/2023-10-20/in-miami-buttigieg-says-rickenbacker-might-be-eligible-for-new-federal-dollars When asked about the Rickenbacker, which served as a vivid backdrop on a spectacular sunny day, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that transportation facilities vulnerable to hurricanes could rank higher in what he said were very competitive requests for funding. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:31:44 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-20/in-miami-buttigieg-says-rickenbacker-might-be-eligible-for-new-federal-dollars Tony Winton | Key Biscayne Independent /weather/2023-04-04/nhc-introduces-seven-day-outlooks-among-other-changes-ahead-of-the-2023-hurricane-season The National Hurricane Center said in an update of its products that two-day outlooks will still be available in addition to the new seven-day outlook. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:00:00 GMT /weather/2023-04-04/nhc-introduces-seven-day-outlooks-among-other-changes-ahead-of-the-2023-hurricane-season Melissa Feito