LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, Fla. — The start of another hurricane season is just weeks away.
After last year's unprecedented tornado outbreak spawned by Hurricane Milton, we're as committed as ever to prepare you for storm season.
WPTV meteorologists, anchors and reporters are at Loxahatchee Groves Park today showing you what you can do right now to prepare yourself and your home. We're also giving a voice to those affected by the destruction caused by last year's tornadoes.
We know many of you have stories about recovering from the destruction caused on Oct. 9 or questions on how to better prepare for hurricanes.
Jeff Beach is a resident of the Acreage and had to get a new roof due to the extensive damage from the tornado outbreak.
Beach spoke with WPTV anchor Mike Trim on how he was surprised a tornado could cause sudden devastation, but was thankful for the members of his church and community that immediately helped out.
Ed Mullen, a WPTV Weather Spotter, spoke with WPTV First Alert Meteorologist Jennifer Correa about the importance of preparing residents that have recently new to Florida for the storm season. Mullen, who has lived in Florida for decades, says Hurricane Wilma was the worst storm he had experienced.
Additionally, WPTV reporter T.A. Walker is on site listening to your concerns as development continues to grow and outpace infrastructure in the midwestern areas of Palm Beach County.
So we want to hear from you!
