Hurricane History in Northwest Florida
Here in Florida, unfortunately we know hurricanes too well.It seems each year we brace for the worst but hope for the best. We've had six named hurricanes in the past 20 years, plus countless tropical...
View ArticleProtecting your boat during a hurricane
Scenes like this of damage to boats after Hurricane Ivan can be surprising. But when hurricanes bring storm surges of several feet, boats can be tossed around like they're in a giant washing machine.So...
View ArticleSocial Media will play a big role during hurricanes
And since the last big hurricane strike, social media has become more important than ever.Your cell phone can give you extra information through sites.The National Weather Service mobile and the...
View ArticleGulf Power preparations
Electricity is important during a storm, no matter what the forecast, Gulf Power is ready to make sure you aren't without power for a long time.During Hurricane Ivan, Gulf Power says about 360,000...
View ArticleOklaoosa County Emergency Operations
Making sure you're ready for hurricane season is important. But local agencies also make sure they are prepared. Okaloosa county holds hurricane drills to stay storm ready.If a storm were to hit, this...
View ArticleNational Hurricane changes for "Tropical Weatther Outlook"
As technology improves, forecasting improves and changes are made to help you stay informed during hurricane season. The national hurricane center issues a product called the "tropical weather...
View ArticleColorado State University forecast
This is the forecast from Colorado State University.Top forecasters predict an above-average 2013 Atlantic Hurricane season, with 18 Tropical Storms forecast, 9 of which they think will be hurricanes....
View ArticleHurricane supplies
No matter what kind of season it's going to be, it's best to be ready before hurricane season. Make sure you have an updated storm supply kit...What you need, and how you can save money.Shopping...
View ArticleTaking care of pets during a hurricane
And you can't forget about your pets.Some of the most enduring images and heartfelt stories coming out of hurricanes past are the ones involving pets. One local vet has weathered many a storm taking...
View ArticleEvacuation Zones
Everyone should find out if they are in a flood zone.Your evacuation zone depends on your storm surge risk which falls into two categories: high or moderate.Remember if you plan on leaving when a...
View ArticleInsurance changes
Now is a good time to get out your insurance policy and make sure your coverage is up to date. But there could be changes in your premium thanks to recent decisions in tallahassee.For years now, people...
View ArticleNAS Pensacola preps
There are 23,000 people aboard NAS Pensacola.So getting everyone ready for a storm can be a big challenge.Hurricane Ivan ripped through NAS Pensacola in September 2004 causing millions of dollars in...
View Article"Be Ready Escambia"
Strong winds and storm surge could potentially do tremendous damage to any structure built close to Pensacola Bay. But the builders of Maritime Park have taken precautions to help it withstand any...
View ArticleLessons from Sandy
Hurricane Sandy was last year's major storm coming ashore just northeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Category Three storm killed 285 people and caused at least 70 billion dollars in damage.The...
View ArticleBlue Wahoos preps
Strong winds and storm surge could potentially do tremendous damage to any structure built close to Pensacola Bay. But the builders of Maritime Park have taken precautions to help it withstand any...
View ArticleHEALTHWATCH: Introducing the Healthwatch page
Is an eye exam the key to predicting Alzheimer's?Should you be worried about that mole?What are the early signs of heart disease?Channel Three's Lena Deflores shows us where you can get the answers,...
View ArticleHurricane History in Northwest Florida
Here in Florida, unfortunately we know hurricanes too well.It seems each year we brace for the worst but hope for the best. We've had six named hurricanes in the past 20 years, plus countless tropical...
View ArticleProtecting your boat during a hurricane
Scenes like this of damage to boats after Hurricane Ivan can be surprising. But when hurricanes bring storm surges of several feet, boats can be tossed around like they're in a giant washing machine.So...
View ArticleSocial Media will play a big role during hurricanes
And since the last big hurricane strike, social media has become more important than ever.Your cell phone can give you extra information through sites.The National Weather Service mobile and the...
View ArticleGulf Power preparations
Electricity is important during a storm, no matter what the forecast, Gulf Power is ready to make sure you aren't without power for a long time.During Hurricane Ivan, Gulf Power says about 360,000...
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