Experts have been tracking trends in hurricane preparedness, especially after a few intense storm seasons.

Were going to be recovering for years from just this last season, said Ratna Dougherty, an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of South Florida.

Shes a local government scholar and has researched emergency management.

She believes that historically, Floridians have been very relaxed about hurricane preparedness.

Im a native Floridian, so I can tell you, it doesnt exist. Theres no preparedness. Growing up, you were just excited, you were like 'yes, theres no school for like a week,' said Dougherty.

However, thats now starting to change.

I do think that its shifted. We have seen a lot of research and even practice, especially this last year," said

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