Hurricane Preparedness

The two-week tax break can help Floridians prepare for storms as the peak of hurricane season approaches. A separate "tool time" tax holiday happens next month.

The session took place in the county's Public Safety Complex, which houses the region's emergency responders during actual disasters.

Farm Share is teaming up with disaster relief organization Global Empowerment Mission (GEM).

The plastic buckets containing hurricane preparedness supplies were donated by a Tallahassee business consulting firm.

Items such as generators, batteries, and pet supplies will be available tax-free June 1-14 ahead of what is predicted to be a "turbulent" hurricane season.

The National Hurricane Center says its new, experimental cone graphic will update an existing tool to convey wind hazards inland, not just along the coast.

Florida’s hurricane season continues through the end of November. Officials are urging residents to stay prepared, and they say that includes having a plan for pets.

Emergency Officials from both counties announced its plans on Tuesday, less than 24 hours before the storm is expected to make landfall.

Wakulla County Sheriff's Office is urging all of Wakulla residents to get ready.

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to cause life-threatening storm surge in the area.