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A Letter from Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan
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.
Special Needs Shelters
Each county handles "special needs" shelters in different ways
2009 Hurricane Names
2009 Hurricane Names
Hurricane Definitions and Advisory Terms
Hurricane definitions and terms you should know
Survival Kit
Whether you stay or go, you should still put together a hurricane survival kit long before a storm ever threatens.
Family Disaster Plan/Important Documents
A hurricane on the way can be frightening for everyone, especially children and teenagers.
Making Home Storm-Ready
Long before hurricane season begins, there are things you should do to get your home ready for the storm season
Important Telephone Numbers
Important telephone numbers for Suncoast counties and the state
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.
Hurricane-Related Twitter Pages
Follow these hurricane-related Twitter pages online!
After the Storm
Emergency information will be forthcoming; follow the directions of local officials.
Hurricane News Stories
Hurricane from the past helping to train today's emergency officials
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.
Coverage harder to get, leaving consumers exposed
Updated:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - As the 2009 hurricane season nears, many homeowners are finding insurance more expensive.
Atlantic hurricane season begins
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.
ABC 7 POLL
Are you prepared for the 2009 hurricane season?
Yes
No
Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far.
Yes 46%
No 54%
ABC 7 Hurricane Center

 
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