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As families across the state prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Ian, area Ace Hardware stores are making sure their shelves remain fully stocked for customers.

Over the last few years, we’ve seen how Mother Nature can wreak havoc on Northeast Florida communities. That’s why you need to make sure your family is ready.

Do you have a plan in the event of an emergency? Would you be ready to pack up and leave home at the drop of a hat if an incoming storm triggered an evacuation order?

Pool owners need to prepare swimming pools in the event a tropical cyclone threatens the area.

Building your kit sooner rather than later will give you peace of mind and help you beat the rush for fast selling items when a storm threatens.

Don't forget about the kids when preparing for a hurricane. Building a kit for kids will help pass the time duing an evacuation. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Chances are you’ve already thought about the top supplies to include in your “Build-A-Kit That Fits,” but how about the little things? I’m talking about some items you might already have that could come in handy if kept in your car.

Here are the top five items I think you should have in your “Build-A-Kit That Fits” to make getting through the storm and aftermath a little bit safer and easier.

It’s hurricane season and time to get your preparedness supplies and a generator may be on your list. When the power’s out, a generator can allow you to sit back with some of the comforts of normalcy.