ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. -- Hurricane season starts June 1 and if this year's season is anything like the National Weather Service is predicting, it's going to be busy.

One man in St. Augustine Beach has gone above and beyond making sure his house is ready for whatever comes his way.

Jeff Taylor started building his house about a year ago. When he was doing research he found a contractor, David Moffitt. Now the house is just about complete.

He says he wanted to build a cylindrical shape house for many reasons.

"To get excited about something. To kind of make it like a vacation home of some sort. The panoramic views outside," Taylor said.

It's also energy efficient. The walls of the house are made of concrete reinforced with rebar and styrofoam, which allows the house to hold its temperature.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- The St. Johns County Road and Bridge Department is to providing sand bags to County residents due to heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Isaac.

Sand and bags are being provided to St. Johns County residents at no cost, although residents are asked to supply their own shovels.

Sand and bags will be provided from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday at three locations throughout the county including:

• 536 South Holmes Blvd., St. Augustine 
• Mills Field at 1805 Race Track Road, St. Johns County 
• The Palm Valley Bridge on CR 210

  For information, call Michael Ryan at (904) 814-2301.

The beginning of hurricane season is a good time for homeowners to review their insurance needs.  Homeowners should meet with their insurance agent to review and adjust their polices as appropriate for adequate coverage. Families should keep in mind the 3 Ps during hurricane season:  plan, prepare and protect. 

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June 12, 2012 – The beginning of hurricane season is a good time for homeowners to review their insurance policies for adequate coverage for their home and property.  Homeowners are encouraged to consult with their agent and develop a complete understanding of the insurance coverage they have purchased.  In addition to reviewing insurance policies, there are three things families should keep in mind during hurricane season - plan, prepare and protect:

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