Hurricane Season 2013: What You Need to Know in Westchase

With experts predicting a very busy 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season, keeping up with what’s happening in your own neighborhood could become especially important.

That’s where Westchase Patch comes in. We’re going to be here with you every step of the way. Whether we see any, all or none of the 13 to 20 named storms the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates will form between June 1 and Nov. 30, you can count on Westchase Patch having the information you need when you need it.

You can also use Westchase Patch to reach out to your neighbors directly if storms do arrive to let them know about neighborhood specific conditions, business and school closings, power outages and more.

To help you prepare, be safe and stay on top of what’s happening weather-wise, we’ve put together our Hurricane Guide 2013 collection of articles for you. Just bookmark and refer back to this article as the season progresses to find our latest stories on hurricane preparedness and current weather conditions.

Here’s a list of Hurricane Guide 2013 stories that have been published so far:

• Volunteers Are Essential To Red Cross Mission
• Tornado! Take Cover and Other Tips (VIDEO)
• HAM Radio Enthusiast Helps Community
• Radar Upgrades Give Weather Service More Tools
• Hillsborough Disaster Chief Discusses Lessons Learned And Being Prepared
• Do You Have Flood Insurance?
• Hurricane Protection Eyed for the Sun Dome
• Register for Special Needs Shelter
• Tornado App Alerts Residents of Impending Danger
• Preparing Your Boat For Hurricane Season
• 10 Ways to Improve Your Hurricane Plan
• Westchase - Know Your Evacuation Zone
• Hurricane Season: Important Links to Keep Handy

Stay safe Westchase!