Weather the Storm
Florida residents might be forgiven for thinking hurricane season arrived early this week after more than 2 feet of rain soaked Fort Lauderdale, temporarily closing its airport. Forecasters expect a slightly less active hurricane season this year with 13 named storms, six actual hurricanes and two of those being major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 1.
A few simple steps taken in advance make storm preparation affordable even on a tight budget. The American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency recommend a three-day supply of food, water, and other essentials for evacuating to a safe zone and two weeks' worth for sheltering in place.
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