CBS Miami hurricane-prep guide June 2

CBS Miami published a hurricane-preparedness guide on June 2 as the 2026 Atlantic season began, telling South Florida families to make key decisions before any storm is on the map. The station’s checklist focused on four steps: build an emergency kit, create an evacuation plan, review insurance coverage and protect the home ahead of time. The advice was part of its “Survive the Season: Hurricane 2026” coverage. NOAA said in its 2026 Atlantic outlook that the season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. ### What did CBS Miami tell families to do first? CBS Miami said the first priority is a basic emergency kit stocked before a storm threat develops. The station’s June 2 guide said households should gather supplies for power outages, sheltering and possible evacuation, alongside planning for family communication and transportation. (cbsnews.com) The June 2 guide also told residents to create a family evacuation plan in advance. That includes knowing where to go, how to leave and how family members will reconnect if they are separated, according to CBS Miami’s preparedness coverage. ### Why does the guide put insurance on the checklist before any storm forms? CBS Miami included insurance review as one of the four pre-season tasks, placing it alongside supplies, evacuation planning and home protection. (cbsnews.com) The station’s hurricane coverage said families should check their policies before a storm threatens rather than waiting until watches or warnings are issued. CBS Miami separately reported on May 31 that Florida homeowners are entering the 2026 season under new insurance rules and a more competitive property-insurance market. That report said hurricane season is a point when homeowners often consider coverage changes, adding urgency to the guide’s advice to review policies early. ### What does “protect the home” mean before hurricane season? (cbsnews.com) CBS Miami said home protection belongs on the pre-season checklist, not the last-minute list. Its June 2 guide grouped home preparation with the other steps families can take before a storm is nearing South Florida. NOAA said in its 2026 Atlantic outlook that seasonal forecasts describe overall activity, but residents should prepare regardless of the number of predicted storms. (cbsnews.com) The agency’s outlook said it only takes one storm in the wrong place to create a disaster, a point that aligns with local guidance to prepare before a threat appears. ### What hazard did WPXI highlight after a storm passes? (cbsnews.com) WPXI said residents should stay away from standing water after a hurricane or tropical storm because it may contain live electrical wires. Its safety roundup, citing Ready.gov guidance, said downed wires should be treated as energized. WPXI’s list also said evacuation orders should be followed when issued. (cpc.ncep.noaa.gov) That post framed post-storm flooding and electrical hazards as part of the danger that remains even after winds weaken. ### Where can readers find the full checklist and next steps? CBS Miami published the full hurricane guide and related “Survive the Season: Hurricane 2026” coverage on June 2. (wpxi.com) The station’s coverage page includes the preparedness checklist, home-preparation advice and additional reporting on outages, insurance and sheltering. CBS Miami also reported that hurricane-preparedness supplies and resources were scheduled for distribution at four South Florida locations on June 6. The station said additional event information and preparedness updates were available through that coverage. (cbsnews.com 1) (cbsnews.com 2)