{"id":292488,"date":"2026-06-02T00:52:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T00:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/292488\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T00:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T00:52:07","slug":"survive-the-season-hurricane-2026-offers-expert-advice-to-help-south-florida-prepare-for-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/292488\/","title":{"rendered":"Survive the Season: Hurricane 2026 offers expert advice to help South Florida prepare for hurricane season"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season<\/a> begins, the NEXT Weather team<\/a> is once again reminding South Florida residents that preparation can make all the difference when a storm threatens.<\/p>\n

While seasonal outlooks call for a less active year than recent seasons<\/a>, meteorologists stress that it only takes one hurricane to have a major impact. Florida avoided a direct hurricane strike in 2025, but the NEXT Weather team says residents should not let their guard down.<\/p>\n

The CBS News Miami special “Survive the Season: Hurricane 2026<\/a>,” takes a closer look at the risks facing South Florida and the steps families can take now to prepare. From building an emergency kit and creating a family evacuation plan to understanding insurance coverage and protecting your home, the program offers practical guidance for hurricane season.<\/p>\n

South Floridians can also access the CBS News Miami 2026 Hurricane Season Guide<\/a>, which includes preparedness checklists, evacuation information, forecast resources and expert advice to help families stay safe before, during and after a storm.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the key topics featured in the special:<\/p>\n

\u2022 FPL’s stronger power grid: Florida Power & Light said years of infrastructure upgrades, including burying power lines and reinforcing critical transmission lines, are helping improve the electric grid’s resilience<\/a> and restore power faster after major storms.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Finding your safe room: Broward County emergency officials say every household should identify an interior room without windows where family members can quickly shelter during a hurricane<\/a> or tornado warning.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Understanding flood insurance: Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. Experts explain what flood insurance covers<\/a>, how much it can cost and why waiting until a storm is approaching may leave homeowners without protection.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Inside the Hurricane Hunters: The U.S. Air Force and NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft fly directly into tropical systems<\/a> to collect critical data on a storm’s track, intensity and structure, providing forecasters with information that helps improve hurricane forecasts and warnings.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Florida’s changing insurance market: Experts say Florida homeowners are entering the 2026 hurricane season with more insurance options<\/a> than in recent years as new companies enter the market, but recent law changes mean policyholders should review their coverage and understand claim filing deadlines before a storm strikes.<\/p>\n

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