FORT LAUDERDALE – As forecast models predict an above-average hurricane season, the coronavirus pandemic has made four in 10 Floridians less likely to evacuate for a major storm this year.
The survey found 42% of Floridians said they were “less likely to evacuate your home in the event of a major hurricane.”
People reported greater concern about this year’s hurricane season, with 31% reporting they are more concerned than last season, 3% less concerned, and 66% the same level of concern.
Thirty-two percent said they didn’t make advance preparations for hurricane season or severe weather; 68% said they did.
Some of the responses:
73%, cellphones
70%, cash
63%, license/ID
53%, extra water
52%, extra food
44%, personal protective supplies such as masks, gloves, disinfectant, hand sanitizer and wipes
41%, computers
40% pets
32% battery-operated radio
The six-month Atlantic hurricane season officially started on Monday.
