The missing pet reports after Hurricane Katrina included loving details, such as "has a white smiley patch on his tummy" and "she's wearing light purple bows on her ears." ...more

July 30, 2008

Evacuating can be the most stressful decision when a hurricane is barreling toward your area. To make the evacuation as stress-free as possible, disaster experts advise residents to decide early whether to leave. Recent studies indicate it can take 10 times longer than normal to get to a destination during an evacuation. Of course, a lot of questions arise during an evacuation. Here are some answers based on interviews with local and national disaster experts: ...more

June 1, 2008

If you plan to drive to Central or North Florida if a hurricane threatens the Tampa Bay area, the Department of Transportation has a plan that may help you. Here's what you need to know about contra-flow: ...more

June 1, 2008

After a few uneventful years without a major storm, Pasco County emergency officials worry residents have let their guards down as hurricane season begins today. ...more

June 1, 2008

Evacuating can be the most stressful decision when a hurricane is barreling toward your area. To make the evacuation as stress-free as possible, disaster experts advise residents to decide early whether to leave. Recent studies indicate it can take 10 times longer than normal to get to a destination during an evacuation. Of course, a lot of questions arise during an evacuation. Here are some answers based on interviews with local and national disaster experts: ...more

May 23, 2008

If you plan to drive to Central or North Florida if a hurricane threatens the Tampa Bay area, the Department of Transportation has a plan that may help you. Here's what you need to know about contra-flow: ...more

May 23, 2008

TAMPA - As another hurricane season looms, Hillsborough County needs to do more to provide shelter for people and their pets, Commissioner Rose Ferlita told a group that works to improve disaster plans for agriculture interests and animals. ...more

May 12, 2008

The Polk County's Emergency Management Division has released its map showing evacuation shelter locations for the hurricane season that will start June 1. ...more

April 16, 2008