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Heed the lessons of history
By Times Staff
Published April 16, 2006
Four hurricanes in 45 days in 2004 taught Tampa Bay area residents one set of lessons: Be prepared, over and over again. Storms may veer from the neat track on the map. Inland is not necessarily a safe place to evacuate.
The horror of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 taught other lessons: What happens after the storm may be worse than the storm itself. Don't count on immediate help from emergency crews, charities or the government. Be prepared to take care of yourself. And when you're told to evacuate, get out.
In preparation for this year's hurricane season, we offer advice on how to prepare, what you'll need and what to expect.
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