ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane season officially starts in less than six weeks.
Local utility companies are wasting no time getting ready.
Companies like FPL are fortifying their facilities and hosting mock storm training events.
Despite forecasts of a slightly “below normal” season, they told state leaders they’re not taking any chances.
Last year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season produced 13 named storms and five hurricanes, with four reaching major status.
We didn’t see any Florida landfall, but our coast did feel some of the effects.
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