Even in areas where the storm isn’t hitting directly, there could be threats, so travelers in a widespread area should monitor emergency notifications. Dozor said tornadoes were a risk in South Florida on Tuesday, for example.Dozor, formerly deputy assistant administrator for response at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said he recommends evacuating even if there’s only a voluntary evacuation announced — and definitely if there’s a mandatory order.
Transportation routes might also be limited; Florida and other states will often switch all lanes of a highway to go in one direction — away from the storm — or restrict movement in some lanes to emergency use only.Hurricanes aren’t just one-day events. Dozor said they can cause prolonged power outages, poor cell coverage and fuel and food shortages for 50 to 100 miles. Travelers should makes sure their phones and backup batteries are charged before a storm and conserve battery power.
Carnival canceled two cruises, the Carnival Paradise from Tampa and Carnival Elation from Jacksonville, which were scheduled to depart Thursday.Insurance can provide some coverage if a trip is canceled because of a storm, depending on the policy. But that purchase needs to be made well in advance of a looming hurricane.
They call every storm a direct hit. People here love this stuff. They say it will be the 1st one for Tampa since 1921. It’s supposed to hit 3 hrs south. I must be the only person who remembers Tampa shutting down in 2016. The Air Force flew all the planes to Kansas.
A little late to the party.
You should ask the drug addict meteorologists in the parking lot of my apartments for advice. They’ve been out there yelling for 2 hours. Everyone’s in a hubbub. We’re 6 hrs away on the other coast.
A little late for this article, don't you think WaPo?