What You Need to Know Before a Hurricane Hits Florida

Florida is under a state of emergency due to the threat of Hurricane Milton, as declared by Governor Ron DeSantis. Residents should prepare by utilizing resources like the National Hurricane Center, Ready.gov, and FEMA. It’s essential to stock supplies, know evacuation zones, and develop an evacuation plan for safety.

Carlos Hernandez

October 6, 2024

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As Florida faces the threat of a potential Major Hurricane hitting the state with Milton, make sure you are prepared. Governor Ron DeSantis recently issued Executive Order 24-215, amending EO 24-214 and declaring a state of emergency for 51 counties.

Here are some resources you can use when preparing for the storm:

National Hurricane Center: Updated storm tracks and warnings as well as warnings from an official and trusted news source.
Ready.gov Disaster Supply Kit guide: Before the storm approaches make you have you have collected important documents and stocked food and supplies in case there is no power or water for a period of time.
Know Your Zone: Research if you are in an evacuation zone and prepare to leave your home in the event that a life-threatening storm surge approaches.
Developing an Evacuation Plan: Helpful tips from the National Weather Service on developing an evacuation plan.
11 Groceries to Stock in Your Pantry for Hurricane Season: If you’re running out of idea of what to buy ahead of the storm here is a nice list.
Operation Storm Watch on Twitter: A great list from Twitter (X) with regularly updates from weather-based accounts and news organizations.
Track the Tropics – Milton: Not an official news source, but plenty of pulled graphs and information Milton
FEMA: If you end up losing your home or needing help or aid after the storm, FEMA has plenty of information up.