JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you live in Florida, you know hurricanes are a part of life, and being prepared is essential. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) began Hurricane Preparedness Week on Sunday and one of the most important topics they’re covering is knowing your risks when it comes to water and wind.
When a hurricane is tracking toward NE Florida and SE Georgia, we need to know how to react and have a solid plan to keep our family safe.
Hurricane kits, evacuation routes, generators, and knowing your risks ahead of time will save lives. Storm surge, flooding, and wind are three major factors when putting your plan in place, but first...
- Every county has a flood zone map and evacuation list, here’s the Duval County link where you can look up with your zip code, as well.
Other topics include understanding the forecast, precautions after the storm passes, and how you can take action.