As Floridians, we all know that hurricanes are strong storms that can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. According to the National Hurricane Center, the 2015 hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th.

As we begin hurricane season here in Florida, it is important to remember that preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane. Don't wait until a storm is heading your way! Watch this video to learn more about how to survive the storm with these hurricane safety precautions.

In the event of a home emergency or natural disaster, what will your family need to survive for a day?  For multiple days?  For a week?  Now, assuming you have all of those items in your house, how long do you think it would take to go through the house and gather them up?  Unfortunately, in an emergency like severe weather...you might not have that much time, which is why a Disaster Supply Kit is critical for Family Emergency Preparedness.  Here are the absolute basics every disaster supply kit should contain.