The 2009 hurricane season is expected to be near average. No one can say with any certainty if it's going to be an active season for the Suncoast, but I can tell you if you are not prepared it could cost you your life.
Evacuation Maps Here you will find evacuation maps for the Suncoast viewing area.
Shelter Information ABC 7 will broadcast shelter openings and locations as they are announced by county officials.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Leave your home if you are in a mandatory evacuation area when county officials give the order.
Boat Safety Tips Whether you store your boat in your backyard or have it docked on the water, there are some simple things you should do before a hurricane hits
Pet Care As pet owners, we've got several responsible choices when a hurricane threatens:
Sky Alert The ABC 7 Sky Alert System broadcasts immediate warnings to tell you about severe weather conditions.
ABC 7 Hurricane Coverage and Partners No matter where a hurricane is headed, ABC 7 and mysuncoast.com will focus exclusively on the impact to the Suncoast.
SARASOTA COUNTY - Emergency officials across the state are acting as if a major hurricane has hit. It's a drill based off a real storm from the 1920's. Tuesday, emergency crews across the Suncoast took part.
Updated: MIAMI (AP) - Emergency managers in Florida are taking part in a simulation of the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 on the first day of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season.
