Hurricane preparedness Published Aug. 24, 2012 By Public Affairs 482nd Fighter Wing HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- As tropical storm Issac moves towards South Florida, the 482nd Fighter Wing and its tenant units are making preparations for a possible hurricane. Base personnel continues to monitor the storm. The base is scheduled to operate at normal hours on Monday. Should the storm gain strength and pose hazard, a hotline has been established to update the public of possible closures. For the most up-to-date information, please call 786-415-4000. For proper hurricane guidance on creating an emergency plan, supplies kit, what to do before and after a storm, please review the 2012 Hurricane Season Be Ready Brief.