Preparing for hurricane season during an overwhelming 2020

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Hurricane season is nothing new for many community members in Southwest Florida. Instead of being worried, people are getting prepared.

The majority of 2020 has not been most peoples’ favorite year. Add hurricane season to the equation, and it keeps the mind busy.

Watch the video about to hear from people near you who spoke to WINK News Reporter Taylor Smith about what they are doing ahead of possible storm effects in the coming days.

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