TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With hurricane season approaching, more than a quarter of Floridians are expressing increased concern about this year’s season compared to last year, according to new survey data from AAA.
This comes on a heels of a 2024 season that hammered the state’s Gulf Coast with three hurricane landfalls.
In the survey, 28% of Florida residents indicated that they are more worried about the upcoming season, while 69% reported feeling the same level of concern as they did last year. These findings closely resemble the results from a similar AAA survey conducted at this time in 2024.
There has been a slight increase in the number of Floridians willing to evacuate if ordered this year, rising to 77% from 73% before the 2024 season. Nearly a third of those surveyed mentioned they would evacuate in the event of any major hurricane.
Experts are predicting another above-average hurricane season, so now is the time to get prepared.
“The severity of the 2024 hurricane season was a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are to natural disasters,” Jennifer Pintacuda, President of AAA’s Florida-based insurance companies, said in a statement. “Now more than ever, it’s crucial for residents to revisit their insurance policies and ensure they are fully protected before the next storm approaches.”
You can find more tips on preparing your home, gathering supplies and making a storm plan by clicking here.
