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Earl weakens, still hurricane on way to Northeast
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Earl is weakening another notch but remains a Category 1 storm as it heads for New England after brushing North Carolina.
2010 Hurricane Special - Countdown For Survival
The 2010 hurricane season is here, and it looks like this year is going to be a volatile one.  With El Niño fading away and the Atlantic heating up well above average, the storms will have a much better chance to develop and hold together.
A Letter from Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan
The 2010 hurricane season is upon us and most of the prognosticators are predicting an active season. This makes for some interesting talk, but these seasonal forecasts should not be used for planning purposes.
NOAA: Hurricanes and the Oil Spill
What will happen to a hurricane that runs through this oil slick?
Evacuation Maps
Here you will find evacuation maps for the Suncoast viewing area.
Shelter Information
ABC 7 will broadcast shelter openings and locations as they are announced by county officials.
Special Needs Shelters
Each county handles "special needs" shelters in different ways
2010 Hurricane Names
2010 Hurricane Names
Hurricane Definitions and Advisory Terms
Hurricane definitions and terms you should know
Survival Kit
Whether you stay or go, you should still put together a hurricane survival kit long before a storm ever threatens.
Family Disaster Plan/Important Documents
A hurricane on the way can be frightening for everyone, especially children and teenagers.
Making Home Storm-Ready
Long before hurricane season begins, there are things you should do to get your home ready for the storm season
Important Telephone Numbers
Important telephone numbers for Suncoast counties and the state
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Leave your home if you are in a mandatory evacuation area when county officials give the order.
Boat Safety Tips
Whether you store your boat in your backyard or have it docked on the water, there are some simple things you should do before a hurricane hits
Pet Care
As pet owners, we've got several responsible choices when a hurricane threatens:
Sky Alert
The ABC 7 Sky Alert System broadcasts immediate warnings to tell you about severe weather conditions.
ABC 7 Hurricane Coverage and Partners
No matter where a hurricane is headed, ABC 7 and mysuncoast.com will focus exclusively on the impact to the Suncoast.
Hurricane-Related Twitter Pages
Follow these hurricane-related Twitter pages online!
After the Storm
Emergency information will be forthcoming; follow the directions of local officials.
Hurricane News Stories
As the heart of hurricane season approaches, are you prepared?
SARASOTA - Tropical Storm Bonnie is a perfect reminder we are in hurricane season, and we need to make sure we're all prepared.
Sarasota County urges residents to ‘Know Your Zone’ and prepare for active hurricane season
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SARASOTA COUNTY - With predictions of increased hurricane activity this year, residents are urged to know the evacuation zone they live in
Sarasota County delays evacuation map update
SARASOTA COUNTY - The Tampa Bay area, including Manatee County, have new, updated evacuation zones for the 2010 hurricane season…Sarasota County does not.  This year's map is the same as last year's.
Experts predict active to very active hurricane season
SARASOTA COUNTY - You might want to get ready for a wild hurricane season.  National scientists are now predicting the most active year since 2005.  The season is set to begin on Tuesday.
Concerns over possibility of hurricane-oil slick combination
SARASOTA - Adding to the worries of those watching the gulf oil spill is hurricane season.  The two have never before combined, but it creates deep concerns over what kind of natural and manufactured disaster could come on our shores.
New hurricane map shows altered evacuation zones
BRADENTON - Manatee County has released its new evacuation map.  The zones are more defined and will give the county's emergency management a better idea of which areas need to be evacuated first.
Hurricane from the past helping to train today's emergency officials
SARASOTA COUNTY - Emergency officials across the state are acting as if a major hurricane has hit.  It's a drill based off a real storm from the 1920's.  Tuesday, emergency crews across the Suncoast took part.
Coverage harder to get, leaving consumers exposed
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - As the 2009 hurricane season nears, many homeowners are finding insurance more expensive.

 
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