The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is just days away, officially beginning June 1. Last year saw 21 named storms develop, including seven hurricanes, marking the third most active season on record. Experts are predicting another active hurricane season this year, with as many as 3-6 major hurricanes.

The good news is, there is still time to prepare. This week, I released our 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Guide. The guide is full of information about major storm events, tips for creating a household emergency plan and resources for spotting scams that could arise before, during and in the aftermath of a disaster.

Below are some important hurricane preparedness tips from the guide:

• Know evacuation routes and shelter locations;
• Stock up on enough food, water and emergency supplies for you, your family and pets for at least seven days;
• Verify that storm-related products are hurricane-proof or impact-proof before purchasing; and
• If you suspect price gouging during a declared state of emergency, report it to my office.

There are three ways to report price gouging. You can use our No Scam app, call 1(866) 9NO-SCAM or file a complaint online at MyFloridaLegal.com.

For more tips and to download the 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Guide click here.

By preparing now you can help us build a Stronger, Safer Florida.