With the start of the 2005 hurricane season around the corner, Verizon Wireless’ team of “test men and women” are fine tuning the company’s network to maintain its reputation as provider of the nation’s most reliable wireless network when it really counts. Read more about Verizon Wireless Says They’re Ready for 2005 Hurricane Season

Hurricane victims who are part of a class-action lawsuit against state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. notched a victory in Leon County Circuit Court on Thursday, Read more about Hurricane victims gain court victory against Citizens Property

Researchers analyze probability of hurricane-force winds in 35 East Coast, Gulf of Mexico cities

Hurricane-force winds are most likely to strike this year in Cape Hatteras, N.C., and Miami Beach and Naples, Fla., according to an analysis of coastal cities by a University of Central Florida professor and a Georgia researcher released today. Read more about Hurricane winds most likely to hit N.C., Florida cities

As the state of Florida urges residents to prepare for the hurricane season by enacting a tax-free shopping holiday on hurricane supplies, BJ’s Wholesale Club is making it easier for Floridians to save while stocking up on emergency necessities. Read more about BJ’s Wholesale Club Helps Florida Residents Stock up on Hurricane Supplies

What happens when there’s no electricity and a lot of fear? People cuddle up together — especially young couples. The result? Nine months after the rash of 2004 Florida Hurricanes, maternity departments are filled to capacity. Read more about Hurricane Baby Boom Crowds Local Hospitals

As June 1, the first day of hurricane season approaches, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary and head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Michael D. Brown said more business owners need to know how to prepare their businesses for flooding. Read more about FEMA Program Urges Businesses to Be Prepared for Hurricanes

Gov. Jeb Bush will sign a bill today creating the 12-day sales tax break for hurricane supplies. The sales tax holiday will begin on June 1, the same day hurricane season begins, and end on June 12. Read more about Hurricane Tax Break To Become Florida Law

Program Trains Residents For Emergency Response (Virginia)

When Hurricane Isabel tore through Loudoun County in 2003, it wasn’t just sheriff’s deputies and firefighters who put together a response plan. County officials called on a trained corps of citizens to work at emergency shelters and help in the county’s emergency operations center. Read more about County Seeks Civilian Help In Disasters

Buy a small plastic carrying case for your important papers. Read more about Hurricane Case Pack and Go

It gets really dark when there’s no electricity. Battery and solar operated light products are much better than candles. Read more about Hurricanes Worse In The Dark