Emotional Resilience During Hurricane Season

As Tampa Bay residents, hurricane season is something we know all too well. As we move deeper into the 2025 season, it’s natural to feel a rise in fear, stress, or anxiety, especially with the impacts of recent storms, such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton, still fresh in our minds. Hurricane preparation isn’t just about stocking supplies and safeguarding your home; it’s also about taking care of your mental well-being. This toolkit offers resources to help you feel more grounded, supported, and ready for this hurricane season.

Understanding the Mental Toll: When a storm is looming, the emotional impact can build quickly. In this article, MUSC Health explores how the crescendo effect and last-minute decisions associated with hurricanes influence our mental health.

A Checklist for Your Mental Health: Most of us are familiar with checklists for preparing our homes and building a hurricane preparedness kit, but what if we also had a checklist for preparing our mental wellness? This guide from ACTS walks you through the steps you can take to prepare yourself and your children for hurricane season, focusing on mental wellness.

How Employers Can Help: Employers play a crucial role in supporting their teams during hurricane season. Learn strategies for supporting employees and business continuity through a hurricane with SHRM. Additionally, Great Place to Work offers tips on how to foster resilience and compassion in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Local and National Resources: When anxiety peaks, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. Hold onto this list of local resources from The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and First Contact to stay informed about all the resources available to you in your community. You can also find national resources and tips for coping in the Mental Health America resource guide.