How to choose and safely use a generator during hurricane season
Here's what you need to know about choosing the right generator and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.
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Here's what you need to know about choosing the right generator and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.
CBS News Miami partnered with Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Farm Share and Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to distribute hurricane supplies.
South Florida is officially in hurricane season and people are already preparing for severe weather of all kinds.
With the official start to the Atlantic Hurricane Season just days away, Florida Power & Light is urging all customers to be prepared before the storm hits home.
When a hurricane hits, you can be on your own for 72 hours or more. Getting the necessities of life proved to be a major challenge, Here's a list of items you should have ready and stocked before a storm hits.
While different levels of preparedness are needed depending on your location, there are things you can do before the storm.
As rain is expected for Sunday and Tropical Storm Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, many people are still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
FPL urges Floridians to be prepared and be aware of potential safety hazards, especially before, during, and after severe weather.
Experts say, now is the time to get your hurricane kit ready.
Hurricane season for 2023 started June 1 and CBS News Miami has created a special to ensure that South Floridians are ready.
Hurricane hunter planes are always gathering essential tracking data during a storm. CBS News Meteorologist Dave Warren has the story.
Hurricane Season is officially underway and the 2023 Season forecast from NOAA calls for a near-average season with 12-17 names storms, five to nine hurricanes and one to four major hurricanes.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is preparing for storm season and urging customers to prepare as well.
It's important to know your zone.
FPL urges Floridians to be prepared and be aware of potential safety hazards at all times, especially before, during and after severe weather.
In this CBS Miami special report, we take a look at a whole host of hurricane season topics from above average activity to complacency concerns.
Whether you have frisky feline, a singing canary, or a cool golden doodle, you need to prepare for hurricane season with your pet in mind.
The toughest thing to lose in a storm are the things you can't replace like photos and important documents.
Now that the storm has passed, and your lights are still on — if you are among the lucky South Floridians with a generator — you're likely to be wondering, "What do I do with all of this gas?"
You can't always be in front of your TV set watching CBS4 while completing your hurricane preparations. You won't always have your TV if you're in a shelter, or when the power goes off. That's the reason for the CBS4 Hurricane Network!
In this week's edition of Aquatic Adventures, the basics of boating safety during a big storm. CBS4's Jeff Berardelli has details on what you need to know to keep yourself and your boat safe at all times.
Anyone who has gone through a hurricane remembers the endless days without power and long lines for gasoline and food.
Test your hurricane preparedness by answering the questions below. Good Luck!
High-rise living can have its down side when a hurricane strikes. Here's what you need to know.
You now have more choices than ever for protecting your home. ALL shutters, impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors that have Miami-Dade County approval after September 1994 are very strong. If they are legal, they are strong.
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