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Tropical Storm Isaac: Step Up Your Emergency Set-Up

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Stirring the Caribbean around like a cauldron, tropical storm Isaac is really making its presence known to Floridians. Typically, we consider the months between June and November hurricane season. Battening down the hatches and preparing one's emergency kit are standard practices for any well-weathered Sarasotan. In fact, meteorologists say that there is only a 20 percent chance that Florida will be struck at all by Isaac. However, there are some things you may have forgotten as a long-time resident, or maybe things you need to keep in mind if you're a newcomer. In the interest of preparedness, here are a couple advanced tips to help you steel yourself...