Here's what you should do as a hurricane approaches
By David Fleshler
May 27, 2018
When a storm strikes, keep these foods, cleaning supplies and tools on hand.
How to set up your smart phone to help you through a hurricane
Here are hurricane tips for elderly people, their family members and anyone with health problems.
A new set of storm-related maps and graphics are aimed at helping people better prepare when a hurricane is looming, say experts at the National Hurricane Center.
Before the winds swirl, it's crucial to make sure you have enough insurance coverage and an inventory of your possessions
The Buyline: Storm Supplies
Evacuation routes are mapped out by the state, but don't wait too long to use them
If your house doesn’t have shutters or impact resistant windows, cover them with plywood. Garage doors should be reinforced from the inside, with wood studs or metal braces attached lengthwise.
Cars, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, trucks and boats are vulnerable in a hurricane
Tips to keep kids safe and entertained before, during and after a storm.
Don't wait to come up with a plan for your pet when a hurricane is already on the way. The time to plan is now.
By SUSANNAH BRYAN
May 27, 2018
This map shows the evacuation zones in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. It also details shelters if you need to evacuate. Not all the shelters will be open at the same time.
Going to a shelter to ride out a hurricane? Take these with you.
After a big storm, expect utilities and services to be disrupted. Here's what you need to know
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges households to separate debris into six categories.
The aftermath of a storm can be more dangerous than the storm itself. Here are some tips on how to stay safe.
After the hurricane, the real work begins — if there is damage to your property.
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FPL says it won’t be seeking a hurricane-related charge, which it said saves customers an average of about $54 over 12 months.
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On Dec. 20, a judge will hear a dispute between the Office of Public Counsel and the Florida Public Service Commission over rules governing a three-decade project to bury the state's power lines.
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The Boca Raton-based U.S. Hurricane Relief Fund Inc., will be collecting and delivering toys and donations for kids in the Bahamas who survived Hurricane Dorian.
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Small businesses in South Florida are eligible for low-interest disaster loans from the government for economic losses from Hurricane Dorian in early September.
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The destructive 2019 hurricane season comes to an official end Saturday, having produced two Category 5 storms and bringing catastrophe to the Bahamas.
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The Florida Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to accept voluntary dismissal of a consumer advocate’s challenge to Florida Power & Light’s use of a $772 million tax windfall for hurricane recovery costs.
