Hurricane season officially begins June 1, but officials urge consumers to stock up on supplies now to make sure their families have what they need to avoid a mad rush at the store.

With hurricane season just around the corner, it’s time to familiarize yourself with some weather terms that can help keep you and your family safe.

One of the biggest topics if you live along the coast or in low lying areas is preparing an evacuation plan. But there are some key things to think about before evacuating.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, but it's important to be prepared all year long. Here are some tips on how to prepare.

The weekend before Tropical Storm Ian is anticipated to come toward Florida is a great time to start double-checking your hurricane kits -- or creating one.

The weekend before Tropical Storm Ian is anticipated to come toward Florida is a great time to start double-checking your hurricane kits -- or creating one.

Maps from the states of Florida and Georgia and the city of Jacksonville allow your your address and it will show the flood zone of your property and, in some cases, the best evacuation route.

Basically, these accessories can make getting by without power more manageable.

When the power goes out due to the power of Mother Nature, a generator can make life after a storm much more comfortable. However, if used incorrectly it can also kill you.

Clay County Emergency Management has released an updated map with the county’s hurricane evacuation zones.

Maps from the states of Florida and Georgia and the city of Jacksonville allow your your address and it will show the flood zone of your property and, in some cases, the best evacuation route.

If you evacuate to a shelter, you should remember that you are also responsible to bring appropriate and important items with you and you must be ready to obey all the shelter rules.

National and local governments have made it clear that residents of Florida and other hurricane-prone parts of the country must be prepared to care for themselves without assistance for at least 72 hours.

During an evacuation, it's important to use extra caution, because there's a large amount of vehicles on the road and officers and troopers may be out in full force directing traffic out of evacuation zones.

Crews from around the state, including Jacksonville, headed west Thursday to help restore power to the hundreds of thousands of homes left in the dark in the wake of Hurricane Michael.

Some insured homeowners, who were devastated by Hurricane Irma, now say they are being traumatized again -- but by their insurance company. They are sharing their lessons learned so you will be prepared before the next storm hits.

The first check you get from your insurance company is often an advance, not a final payment.

In the event of hurricane evacuations, Jacksonville Beach residents would be required to have a pass to return to their homes following the storm.

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Answers to some of the questions renters face after a hurricane.

After a hurricane, there are always those who try to take advantage of homeowners who are recovering from the storm. There are some important tips to avoid being ripped off.

After the storm passes there are several steps to protect property from additional damage and to aid in the filing of an insurance claim.