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.

This year, St. Johns County residents have new evacuation zones.

All the information you need to be prepared for a strong storm in one document to keep with your other important documents in case you lose power or your internet connection.

Being prepared ahead of time increases your pet’s safety during a major weather event.

The biggest mistake you can make when it comes to preparing for a hurricane or hurricane season is not being ready financially.

Building your kit sooner rather than later will give you peace of mind and help you beat the rush for fast selling items when a storm threatens.

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.