Last minute hurricane prep: Emergency checklists ahead of Hurricane Helene
Western North Carolina is down to the final hours before the effects of Hurricane Helene are predicted to sweep through the area. Some areas of WNC have already seen up to 8 inches of rain from a "predecessor" rainstorm which kickstarted floods and power outages.
Hurricane Helene: A complete guide to hurricane preparedness
Know the hurricane's category and projected path. Identify a safe room or the safest area of your home. Designate a meeting place in case of evacuation. Share contact information with family members. Make an emergency contact list of local authorities and family members. Water: At least one gallon per person per day for three days.
A Hurricane Helene preparation checklist from a storm-tested veteran in Tallahassee
Retired Miami Herald senior writer and lead hurricane writer Martin Merzer experienced and covered scores of hurricanes – and their aftermaths – during his four decades as a reporter. He now lives in Tallahassee. Some of these tips were originally published
Hurricane Helene: What to do before a hurricane to prepare
As Hurricane Helene approaches, here is what you should be doing to prepare: 1. Monitor Weather Updates 2. Create a Family Emergency Plan Identify a safe room or the safest area of your home. Designate a meeting place in case of evacuation.
Hurricane headed toward Florida? Too early to tell, but not too early to check your prep list
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Helene now a Category 3 major hurricane as it approaches Florida and Southeast
Hurricane Helene threatens to make landfall as the strongest storm in the United States in over a year. Follow here for the latest.
Tropical Storm Helene to rapidly intensify into a hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Any threat to New England is low with well-timed high pressure likely moving into the region just as remnants try to push toward the Northeast.
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Florida is preparing for a possible hurricane later this week.
Hurricane Helene forms, forecast to become major storm before impacting Florida
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Storm Heading Toward Florida Reaches Hurricane Strength: NHC
A major storm bearing down on Florida strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, US meteorologists said, as the US state mandates evacuations for thousands of residents and braces for possible dangerous storm surge and flooding.
The Atlantic hurricane season is at its peak, as Helene intensifies. Here's how you should always be prepared
While different levels of preparedness are needed depending on your location, there are things you can do before the storm.
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Hurricane Helene likely to hit Florida tonight as Category 4 storm: Live updates
Helene is expected to make landfall in the Florida Big Bend region Thursday night before moving inland at a fast pace across the Southeast.
What's open in the Tampa Bay area during Hurricane Helene? Not much
A majority of businesses and local government offices are closed for the storm that is predicted to be a Category 3 hurricane ...
LIST: Tampa Bay Publix locations closing for Hurricane Helene
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Live: Hurricane Helene expected to be Cat 4; Sarasota-Manatee forecast remains the same
Stay informed about prep, evacuation zones, dangers, impact and the latest path as the storm heads near Sarasota and Manatee.