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2009 Storm Names

They are in alphabetical order, alternating male-female. The list is used again in 6 years.

Top 10 Hurricane Questions

Steve Weagle answers your biggest questions about the 2009 season.

Marc Loranger and his son, Philippe, of Montreal, prepare for Tropical Storm Fay by securing their 46-foot catamaran at Bahia Mar Marina in Ft. Lauderdale. ((Sun-Sentinel / Susan Stocker / August 18, 2008) )

Preparing your property and family

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Storm supplies and checklists

Must-have supplies, family hurricane plans, important documents and more.

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WPTV's 2009 Hurricane Guide

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South Florida WebCams

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Woman reads newspaper while waiting out Hurricane Frances in special needs evacaution center, West Palm Beach, Florida

Shelter and Evacuation Info

County-by-county shelter listings and evacuation maps for 2009.

How to use your generator

Step-by-step instructions and a how-to video

Port St. Lucie flooding, Tropical Storm Fay (Sarah Schmidt)

After the storm

Food safety, power outages, flooded streets and more things you need to know.

Important consumer information

Hiring a contractor, price gouging and what you need to know about flood insurance.

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After the Storm

	In the hours after a storm General recovery tips for inside and outside your home.
	Food safety after a power outage What you should know before eat the food in the refrigerator after a power outage.
	Power crews and power outages What to expect from FPL when the power goes out. VIDEO
	Safety in a flooded area Safety rules to apply after the flood.
	What to do with yard debris after the storm How to get debris in place so it can be picked up after the storm.
	Removing mold from a house after the storm Mold is a fungus that grows in areas fed by water or high humidity. Often, it feeds off of drywall, which is predominant in South Florida houses.

Latest Hurricane Headlines

Joe Mariscalco, walks back into the house after he finished hanging hurricane shutters on a rental home he owns in Oakland Park. ((Joe Cavaretta, Sun-Sentinel / August 17, 2008) )

Home storm protection proof getting tougher

Last Update: 3/15/10 4:28 PM

Homeowners claiming an insurance discount for installing storm-proof windows and doors will soon have to jump through more hoops. Changes are being made to stop people from lying about home improvements to save more money.

Tropical Cyclone forms in the Southern Atlantic Updated: 3/13/10 11:58 PM

Hurricane warnings to be put out earlier Updated: 1/5/10 1:28 PM

Above-average storm season predicted Updated: 12/10/09 3:19 PM

Calm storm season coming to a close Updated: 11/30/09 3:30 PM

Poll: Hurricanes pose a greater threat now Updated: 11/23/09 2:34 PM