Remember to report any gouging you find.
It takes a special kind of person to gouge Floridians as a potential natural disater looms, but it happens. That’s why the Price Gouging Hotline exists. Ashley Moody, Attorney General for Florida, activated the Price Gouging Hotline just as the weekend began, in an attempt to protect residents from jacked-up prices on neccessities in preparation for the arrival of Ian. Moody activated the line almost immediately after Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 24 Florida counties in anticipation of the storm.
As Hurricane Ian approaches Tampa, its intensity is getting more powerful. That means more people will be trying to fill their gas tanks, get groceries and buy drinking water. While cases of price gouging during storms is uncommon, it still happens. The Price Gouging hotline exists to report those who are responsible for such behavior and to punish them for their actions. If you see an example of a severe price hike an item that is needed during a storm (gasoline, food, water, ice, hotel rooms, lumber, etc.), you are encouraged to report it to the Florida Price Gouging line at 1-866-9NO-SCAM or file your complaint online at MyFloridaLegal.com.
Those who violate Florida’s Price Gouging laws will be subject to ciatations of up to $1,000 per violation and up to $25,000 for multiple violations over a 24-hour period. There are also criminal charges that could be added to the fines. Source: WFLA.com
The Wildest Tampa Hurricane Photos
Some of Tampa's Most Incredible Hurricane Photos
Remember when the water along Bayshore Boulevard disappeared? Mother nature can be scary and amazing. We have seen both here in Tampa Bay.
Hurricane Andrew, The Destroyer
Remembering The Destruction Of Hurricane Andrew 30 Years Later
In honor of the 30 year anniversary, take a look at the photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew destruction back in 1992. Today, August 24, marks the 30 year anniversary of the Category 5 Hurricane Andrew that devastated Southeast Florida. The Big One made landfall in Miami-Dade county with gusting winds measured at 177 MPH and produced a storm surge up to 13 feet. South Florida residents had their lives turned upside down with the devastating damage caused by the storm.
Back in those days, meteorologists didn’t have the storm tracking technology that we have today. Two days before Andrew made landfall the storm rapidly strengthened to the first hurricane of that season. The next day, the first hurricane warning was issued in South Florida. However, just 24 hours later South Floridians were greeted with the worst storm Florida has ever seen.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Andrew caused $26.5 billion in damage. This made The Big One the most expensive and most destructive hurricane on record in American history at the time. There were 26 deaths directly related to the storm, and left about 250,000 people homeless.
Thankfully, there have been improvements in technology over the years. But the science is still not exactly perfect.
Take a look at these aftermath photos from 1992 courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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