September has so far seen the development of hurricanes and several other tropical systems we’re watching now.
Activity in the tropics has ramped up, with two named storms in the Atlantic and a tropical depression expected to develop this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
As Florida and the broader Southeast face the challenges of the 2025 hurricane season, all of us at the USA TODAY Network are committed to keeping you and your communities informed every step of the way.
We understand that many residents — from the Panhandle to Tallahassee to the Keys — may be dealing with disruptions to essential services like water, electricity, and cell phone coverage in the wake of recent storms.
To support you during these difficult times, we’ve launched a text message service that delivers the latest updates on tropical storms and hurricanes, connects you with vital resources, and answers your questions. This service gives you direct access to our newsroom’s reporters and editors, who can help you find information about weather alerts, local services, and recovery efforts.
Our journalists are stationed throughout the USA TODAY Network, allowing us to provide timely updates and assistance to anyone affected by storm activity across Florida and the Southeast.
We will do our best to answer every question individually, but depending on the volume of inquiries we may not be able to get to every message right away. It is essential to note that we are not an emergency services line. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or your local authorities immediately.
To sign up, submit your number below or text ‘Hello’ to (239) 241-6343. If you have friends in the area, please feel free to share this phone number with them so they can sign up for updates as needed.
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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Text message updates for 2025 hurricane season in Florida
