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Filling a bathtub with water before a hurricane? Why it's common advice

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · Friday, October 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM · 1 min read

Filling a bathtub with water before a hurricane? Why it's common advice — WFLA Statewide, Marco Island Community news — Image: WFLA Statewide

If you've never experienced a hurricane, it may seem like odd advice.

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