Hurricane Guide By Times staff writer © St. Petersburg Times, published May 27, 2001 This special section is designed to help you prepare for the 2001 hurricane season that runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This season, William M. Gray, a professor at Colorado State University, is predicting 10 tropical storms, with six becoming hurricanes. The National Hurricane Center is predicting a "near normal" year with one or two landfalls in the United States. Should a storm develop, turn to the Times for daily coverage or go online at www.sptimes.com Past 14 Days March 16, 2008 March 15, 2008 March 14, 2008 March 13, 2008 March 12, 2008 March 11, 2008 March 10, 2008 March 9, 2008 March 8, 2008 March 7, 2008 March 6, 2008 March 5, 2008 March 4, 2008 March 3, 2008 Search further back Related stories Introduction Hurricane Guide A combined effort to help you prepare What you can do now The right decisions may save your life Now is time to organize plan Review, update insurance Gather key documents Review insurance before the storm Stock familiar, nutritious foods When the storm is approaching Know where you will go Where will you go in an evacuation? Water for drinking is crucial Don't leave pets behind to face storm alone Secure your boat for the storm Don't leave pets behind to face storm alone Horses will require additional planning Tips to make your home safer Experts offer preparation tips Disabled residents will need support During the storm How bad is it? Check the scale Hurricane Watching on the Web After the storm Be smart with food in wake of storm A focus on inland flooding Caution and patience required Safe water treatments How to make an insurance claim About Hurricanes 'Wild Willie' is part of the history of Key West Changing technology will help forecasters Survivors never forget the sound of the storm Change a storm? Good idea in theory A review of the 2000 storm season