Michael Petruccelli says; As the storm gets closer to land they start
creating a "5-day cone" which shows the forecast path for the center of
the storm. If Pinellas County is with in the 5-day cone & you live
in Pinellas County then you need to begin your initial preparations.
This gives you time to board up your home. Contact out a of state
relative & let them know your hurricane plan & who you are using
as a hurricane contact point should your family get separated.
