When a tropical storm or hurricane affects our state, Florida's
boat owners and operators have more to be concerned about than just
their homes and families. The FWC has gathered the following
informational resources to help boaters prepare for storms and be
better able to deal with the aftermath.
- Storm tracking through the National Hurricane Center.
- Preparing your boat for an impending storm. Boat US Hurricane Resource
Center and University
of Florida.
- Storm warning information from the U.S. Coast Guard Storm
Center.
- What Florida law says about mandatory marina evacuations.
Chapter 327.59, F.S., Marina Evacuations
- Florida Hurricane
Debris Clean-up Information.
- Marina eligibility for disaster relief through Small Business
Administration loans. SBA
Disaster Assistance
- Reporting missing and/or damaged
waterway markers.
- Report storm damaged boats that may be lost or abandoned to
your local law enforcement agency (preferred) or the FWC Division
of Law Enforcement.
-
Hurricane Manual for Marine Interests.
Persons with Disabilities