Hurricane Readiness in Florida: 5 Steps to Act Now
Use Cape Coral’s hurricane expo as a launch point for a smarter 72-hour plan, home prep, and supply checklist. Read now.
U.S. Disaster Preparedness Portal with real-time government data
U.S. Disaster Preparedness Portal with real-time government data
Category Hurricanes
Hurricane preparedness guides and safety tips for coastal areas
South Carolina Disaster Prep Tax Holiday: What to Buy
South Carolina may cut the cost of disaster supplies. Learn what to buy first for 72-hour readiness and how to use the savings now. Read more.
Storm Surge Map Guide: Protect Your Home and Evacuate
Decode NOAA storm surge maps for your ZIP code, plan evacuation, and build a 72-hour kit before the next hurricane. Read now.
Hurricane Readiness Checklist: 72-Hour Prep for Homeowners
Use this 72-hour hurricane readiness checklist to protect your home, water, power, and family before the next storm. Prepare now.
Early Hurricane Risk Near Southeast US: 72-Hour Prep
Forecasters are watching early tropical development near the Southeast. Use this 5-step 72-hour readiness checklist now, act today.
Hurricane Helene Recovery in Steinhatchee: What 351 Federal Disasters Teach Us About the 72-Hour Gap
Since 2021, the U.S. has logged 351 federally declared disasters, and the real lesson from Hurricane Helene's aftermath in Steinhatchee isn't surviving the storm, it's surviving the three days after it.
Tampa’s Hurricane Radio Problem (and What FEMA’s 39 Florida Disasters Actually Tell You)
Florida has logged 39 federally declared disasters since 2016 — 18 of them hurricanes. Here's what that record means for Tampa residents choosing a NOAA weather radio, and why the right unit for Hillsborough County is not the same as the right unit for the rest of the state.
Hurricane Season Is Real, But Floods and Storms Have Declared Far More U.S. Disasters Since 2021
Since January 2021, the United States has recorded 351 federally declared disasters, and hurricanes account for fewer than 1 in 10 of them, which changes how you should actually build your 72-hour emergency kit.
Hurricanes Are Only Part of the Picture: What 351 Federal Disasters Since 2021 Mean for U.S. Homeowners
Since January 2021, the federal government has declared 351 disasters across the United States, and hurricanes account for fewer than 1 in 10 of them.
Wilmington Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Homeowners
Use this 72-hour hurricane checklist to prep your coastal home, decode alerts, and pack the right gear before storm season. Act now.