An aerial satellite view shows a massive, swirling hurricane with a well-defined circular eye positioned over the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida peninsula. The bright white, counter-clockwise spiral of thick clouds covers most of Florida and extends across the deep blue ocean water toward the southeastern United States coastline
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Episode 5 – Hurricane Awareness


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Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant
Episode 5 - Hurricane Awareness
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Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Hurricane awareness!   

A single, bright bolt of lightning strikes the calm ocean horizon under a dark, stormy sky filled with heavy grey clouds. In the foreground, green coastal bushes and a wooden boardwalk structure overlook the sandy beach and gentle waves.

This month marks the beginning of hurricane season, which lasts from June 1st to November 30th. All areas of Florida are at risk of hurricane impacts, including flooding and wind damage. Florida Sea Grant has tools and resources to help you to prepare for the next hurricane!   

You can prepare for this year’s season by following these tips:  

  • Develop an evacuation plan and know your evacuation zone.  
  • Assemble emergency supplies such as flashlights, water, and an emergency radio. 
  • Create a communication plan for your family including an emergency meeting place in case of loss of cell phone network.  
  • Document your possessions through a home inventory. 

For information about this and other coastal topics, contact your county extension office or visit Florida Sea Grant at flseagrant.org.

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