The message is clear: another very active hurricane season is expected this year. Forecasters have predicted an above-average probability that multiple hurricanes will make landfall along the U.S. coastline and in the Caribbean. Hurricane season runs from June through November, peaking in early to mid-September, but hurricanes can occur at any time and in almost any place.
It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical storms and storm surges are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical events, you need to be prepared.
During National Hurricane Preparedness Week (the first full week of May), let's stay informed about hurricane hazards and reference information and materials that can help us prepare and act.
Key Steps for Hurricane Preparedness:
- Know Your Risk: Water and Wind
- Prepare Before Hurricane Season
- Understand Forecast Information
- Get Moving When a Storm Threatens
- Stay Protected During Storms
- Use Caution After Storms
- Take Action Today
Hurricane Preparedness Week provides an opportunity to prepare now for hurricane season. Today, you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review or update your insurance policies. It is also the perfect time to replenish hurricane emergency supplies and start thinking about how you will prepare your home for the coming hurricane season.
Additional hurricane preparedness information can be found on the following websites: