If I get stranded by a hurricane that closes the airport so I can’t catch my flight home, will the airline, airport, or local government take care of me?

Hurricanes, like all weather, are considered an “act of God” and therefore not the responsibility of the airline so technically they owe you nothing. That said, it behooves them to do what they can to ensure that stranded travelers are as safe as possible until they can be reaccommodated. Typically means that a limited number of cots and blankets may be available, and food and water may be provided while the airlines work to get people scheduled onto flights as they resume. If the airport is damaged to the extent that it cannot re-open in a day or two it may be necessary to arrange ground transportation to another airport when it is safe to do so. Often if this is the case the military or national guard will be working with the airlines and airport.