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Raphael Vazquez, Coordinator for Senior Touchline Program (Source: CBS4)

Focus On South Florida: Prepare For Hurricane Season

There are an estimated 87-thousand seniors in Broward County who live alone and Hurricane Season can be an especially daunting time for them. But there is an important and free resource for seniors in Broward. 2-1-1, the Senior Touchline Program.

2013/06/09

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Missing Shutter Numbers Shut Down Discounts

Missing numbers on hurricane shutters are costing some South Florida homeowners thousands of dollars when it comes to paying for their property insurance.

CBS4–2013/06/03

In this handout GOES satellite image provided by NASA, Hurricane Sandy moves inland across the mid-Atlantic region on October 30, 2012 in the Atlantic Ocean. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City.  (Photo by NASA via Getty Images)

American Hurricane Forecast Models Lack Oomph

Days away from hurricane season and some meteorologists are wondering how American computer models will stack-up against the competition in 2013.

CBS Miami–2013/05/29

Hurricane WIlma hit South Florida in October 2005 (Source: NOAA)

Hurricane Season To Impact Property Insurance Rates

Florida hasn’t seen a hurricane since 2005, but that hasn’t stopped property insurance rates from going up. Hurricane Wilma was the last of eight hurricanes to hit the state from 2004 to 2005. It raked the southern end of Florida and caused billions in damages.

CBS Miami–2013/05/27

University of Miami Head Baseball Coach Jim Morris in Jan. 2011 talking to the kids of the HPBSA. (Source: CBS4)

Hurricanes’ Skipper Jim Morris Suffering From Pneumonia

University of Miami head baseball coach Jim Morris is suffering from pneumonia and will not be with the team Monday during the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament Selection Show on ESPNU.

CBS Miami–2013/05/27

Departing Hurricane Sandy's storm surge spills over the beach onto A1A in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, October 25, 2012. (Source: Kara Kostanich/CBS4)

Hurricane Center: Beware Of The Storm Surge

During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don’t understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way. So this season, they hope to offer easy-to-understand, color-coded maps and change the way they talk to the public.

CBS Miami–2013/05/24

Cars, once damaged by Hurricane Sandy, are flooding the local market for half-price. (Source: CBS4)

Hurricane Sandy Still Impacting Local Car Market

South Florida’s getting another number one ranking for motor vehicle fraud, but there are ways for local consumers to avoid becoming the next flood car victim according to local and national insurance fraud investigators.

CBS4–2013/05/23

Hurricane WIlma hit South Florida in October 2005 (Source: NOAA)

NOAA Predicting Possibly “Extremely Active Hurricane Season”

While South Florida has been able to avoid much of the hurricane activity in the last few years, it may be more difficult this year if NOAA’s outlook for the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season comes to fruition.

CBS Miami–2013/05/23

Departing Hurricane Sandy's storm surge spills over the beach onto A1A in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, October 25, 2012. (Source: Kara Kostanich/CBS4)

Miami-Dade County Issues New Storm Surge Map Affecting More Homes

Miami-Dade County has updated its storm surge planning zone maps as residents prepare for the 2013 hurricane season, which will begin on June 1.

CBS Miami–2013/05/03

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CBS4 Hurricane Network

You can’t always be in front of your TV set watching CBS4 while completing your hurricane preparations. You won’t always have your TV if you’re in a shelter, or when the power goes off. That’s the reason for the CBS4 Hurricane Network!

CBS4–2013/05/01

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