Hurricane Laura on August 26, 2020 as it approached the Gulf Coast. (NOAA)
Whether the Tampa Bay Area has been home for a long or short time, hurricanes and tropical storms are a reality. This is especially true during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, June 1 through November 30, 2021.
Now is the time to refresh storm preparedness survival kits and dust off evacuation plans. There is no such thing as being 'over prepared!'
To help, the Greater Pinellas Point Civic Association (GPPCA) recommends consulting official resources for facts about storm awareness and preparedness. Here are two such resources:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)
https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/noaa-predicts-another-active-atlantic-hurricane-season
Pinellas County Emergency Management
https://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/allhazardguide.htm
