FLORIDA — Floridians are preparing for the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to become a major hurricane in Eastern Gulf by Thursday.

Theme parks in the Orlando and Tampa areas have hurricane policies in place for those who had vacation plans.

RELATED COVERAGE: • Hurricane Watch issued for Florida Gulf coast, system expected to become a major hurricane in Eastern Gulf by Thursday • State of emergency issued for 61 Florida counties ahead of storm • Hernando County Schools announces closures, other districts monitoring • Some sandbag locations opening across Central Florida • Tampa Bay sandbag locations open ahead of anticipated storm

Disney World

If the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for the Orlando area, or for your place of residence, withi

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