South Florida

Ready for a hurricane? What you should do during the peak season

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of articles focuses on preparing for hurricane season.

The stories recommend assembling a hurricane kit, staying informed about storm paths and knowing evacuation routes.

See the guides below.

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Cars lineup for fuel at the Wawa gas station in Brandon, Florida on Friday, October 11, 2024 a day after Hurricane Milton struck the westcoast By Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

NO. 1: TAKE THIS ADVICE TO DEAL WITH THE 2025 HURRICANE SEASON IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Forecasters are calling it above average. | Published May 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

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A pile of emergency preparation, natural disaster supplies including: checklist, flashlight, first aid kit, lantern, water bottles, canned goods, can opener, radio, backpack, batteries. When it’s hurricane season it’s best to be prepared. By fstop123

NO. 2: HOW MUCH WILL A HURRICANE KIT COST? SEE PRICES AS YOU GET READY FOR STORM SEASON

Prepare and avoid panic buying. You’ll save money and your sanity. | Published May 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

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The storm surge caused by Hurricane Milton damaged this home at New Point Comfort neighborhood in Englewood, Florida on Thursday, October 10, 2024. By Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

NO. 3: ARE YOU READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON? USE THIS GUIDE ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR A STORM

It takes some preparation. | Published May 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.