WJXT and the owners and operators of the 26 locally owned ACE Hardware stores recently announced a partnership to help prepare local residents for hurricane season.

The program, which runs through June 30, 2018, will give patrons at all local ACE Hardware stores a 20 percent discount on selected hurricane supplies. The goal of the program is to encourage people to prepare early and not wait until the last minute when supplies can be limited.

During the month of June, all ACE Hardware stores are offering a 20 percent discount on select items important for hurricane preparation. The list was compiled based on the most purchased items last hurricane season in local stores and these lists are available in stores and on News4JAX.com. All 26 locally owned ACE hardware stores are participating in this partnership with in-store displays and customer service people wearing red vests ready to assist customers to get the items they need to stay safe this storm season.

With the 2018 hurricane season expected to be an active one, early preparation is critical. The News4JAX Weather Authority team of meteorologists is closely monitoring conditions in the tropics and is urging all Jacksonville area residents to prepare now.

Throughout the month of June, the Weather Authority team will also be making in-store appearances at several ACE Hardware locations to talk to people about weather safety and the upcoming hurricane season. Dates and locations will be announced in newscasts on WJXT throughout the month and on News4JAX.com.