Look, we know this is a hockey website. Y’all come here for information about the Lightning, the NHL, and hockey in general. Unfortunately, we just can’t write about the season today. There’s just too much going on outside of the sport to concentrate on it right now. We’ll get back to it tomorrow (or maybe later today), but for now we figured this space would be better served with some basic information in regards to Hurricane Milton.
Some of the information will come from FloridaDisaster.org, a nice comprehensive website filled with information.
Let’s get started with some shelter status information. If you didn’t evacuate, it would be good to know where the shelters are located in case you need them. We recommend you write down/print down the nearest ones to you, there is a chance that cell networks might be affected and GPS might not work.
There is always a lot of talk about what to do to prepare for a hurricane. If you live in Florida you’ve been overwhelmed with hurricane prep information. Sometimes they forget to talk about what to do during the storm or after it. Here are a few tips about how to deal with the storm.
Things to do during and after a storm
National Weather Service After a hurricane information
Safety Guidelines: After a Storm (CDC)
How to file homeowners’ insurance claim following a storm (CNBC)
Chances are some of you are already familiar with FEMA’s Disaster Assistance website following Helene, but for those that haven’t, here is the site that can help you out post-storm.
If you’re out of state and want to help those affected by the storm, the best way is to donate money. Yes, it seems a little callous, but donating to a legitimate charity or foundation is the way to go, especially immediately after the storm. The Red Cross is one of the leading organizations when it comes to helping out those in need. FEMA has a Volunteer and Donate Page as well. Their best advice is to not self-deploy. We all have the urge to rush to a disaster and help, especially if we’re close to the location. However, just showing up could get in the way of rescue and recovery actions.
Donate blood. We know it’s a little ghoulish, but blood supplies run low after disasters, help keep the supply going if you’re able. Even if you’re thousands of miles away, chances are your local blood bank is in need.
This is not a complete list, but hopefully it helps. If you’re in Milton’s path, please be careful and know that we are all thinking of you and sending you positive thoughts. This could be bad, but there is light on the other side. Stay safe, stay strong.