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Hurricane amnesia could leave you unprepared
Experts fear Tampa Bay residents have become too complacent about emergency preparations after decades of being bypassed by major storms.
Trim those trees now
Imagine rotten limbs and dead trees being blown hundreds of yards into power lines, or into your own home. It happened with Isabel and can again.
Storms, hurricanes left destructive mark in 2003
A rougher-than-normal season produced three major hurricanes, but the advent of five-day forecasts proved helpful.
Hurricanes moved from numbers to gender equality
The naming of hurricanes has evolved for reasons that are both practical and political.
Costliest hurricanes
(Costs were not adjusted for inflation)
Deadliest hurricanes
A list of some of the worst
Strongest hurricanes
That struck the United States, measured by central pressure readings
Hurricane hazards
The hurricane can combine storm surge, powerful winds, tornadoes and torrential rains into a devastating combination.
Get important papers ready to go
Now, while skies are clear, think about the paperwork you'll need to take with you in case of a hurricane.
Hurricane watching on the Web
Here are some weather and emergency-related sites to go to for information on-line.
Will home pass muster in bluster?
There are some specific actions you should take to make your home safer.
Protecting your business
After Hurricane Andrew, an estimated 8,000 businesses and 100,000 jobs were lost.
Disabled residents will need support
Find out about any special assistance that may be available in your community.
Review, update insurance before the storm forms
Before a hurricane threatens, insurance industry representatives suggest you:
Don't leave pets behind to face storm alone
Pets need to be included in your hurricane plans. This is especially important since you will not be able to take pets along to a shelter because of health and safety concerns.
Horses will require some special preparations
Preparing horses for a hurricane is a major task requiring planning as far in advance of a storm as possible.
What to do after the storm passes
After a disaster, you may be without power, water, food or any of the services and businesses we rely on.
How to file a claim
People who want to make insurance claims must do two things, adjusters report:
Citrus
Citrus County shelters
Emergency information for residents of Citrus County
Hernando
Hernando County shelters
Emergency information for residents of Hernando County
Hillsborough
Hillsborough County shelters
Emergency information for residents of Hillsborough County
Manatee
Manatee County shelters
Emergency information for residents of Manatee County
North Pinellas
North Pinellas shelters
Emergency information for residents of north Pinellas County
Pasco
Pasco County shelters
Emergency information for residents of Pasco County
Polk
Polk County shelters
Emergency information for residents of Polk County
Sarasota
Sarasota County shelters
Emergency information for residents of Sarasota County
South Pinellas
South Pinellas shelters
Emergency information for residents of south Pinellas County
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