2020 Hurricane Ready: Before the Storm

Hurricane Ready Before the Storm IN SPACE - SEPTEMBER 12: In this satellite image provided by the National Aeronatics and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA), Hurricane Florence churns through the Atlantic Ocean toward the U.S. East Coast on September 12, 2018. Florence slowed its approach to the U.S. today and was expected to turn south, stalling along the North Carolina and South Carolina coast and bringing with it torrential rain, high winds and a dangerous storm surge tomorrow through Saturday. The image was captured by ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst, currently living and working onboard the International Space Station. (Photo by ESA/NASA via Getty Images) (Handout)

By Rich Jones

Jacksonville, FL — Preparing your home, property and business for a tropical storm or hurricane is full of logistical challenges. Throw in a pandemic and the planning becomes all the more challenging.

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is like few others given the upheaval in livelihoods, closure of school buildings, calls for social distancing and more.

104.5 WOKV and Action News Jax Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh present an indepth, county-by-county look at preparations that are being taken, should a storm threaten NE Florida.

Every emergency manager from our community cited COVID-19 as a new challenge on emergency shelter and decisions to order evacuations.

[ LISTEN TO HURRICANE READY: BEFORE THE STORM HERE ]

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