A massive hurricane, Milton, is barreling toward Florida just two weeks after Helene made landfall and devastated a swath of the southeastern U.S. — and the Atlantic hurricane season isn't over yet.
Get ahead of the next storm with these emergency preparedness tips. Click on each link below to jump to the full story — or keep scrolling for quick guidance on on each topic. — How to prepare for a hurricane — How to pack a go bag — How to deal with power outages — What to do when your home is flooded — How to handle a flash flood warning while driving How to prepare for a hurricane National Weather Service forecasters predicted that this year's Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, will be one of the most active on record.
If you haven't already, take action to protect yourself and your family from disaster, says emergency manager Chauncia Willis of Tampa, Fla. "Don't wait until the skies are gray. Think about what to do to survive right now.
" For more tips on how to prepare for a hurricane, read the full story here. How to pack a go bag Have a bag or container full of all your essentials ready to go. Your go-kit should include "anything that would be deemed critical not only for survival but your everyday usage," says Willis.
Visit the Red Cross website for a full list of basics to have in your own go bag. These items include: Water: 1 gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation) Food: nonperishable, easy to prepare (3-day s.
