| Location |
Hurricane Season |
| Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean |
June 1 – Nov. 30 |
| Eastern Pacific |
May 15 – Nov. 30 |
History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.
A hurricane warning is issued by the National Weather Service when sustained winds of 74mph or higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though the winds may be less than hurricane force. A hurricane watch is announced for specific coastal areas that hurricane conditions are possible within 36 hours.
Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. This means it is important for your family to have a plan that includes all of these hazards. Look carefully at the safety actions associated with each type of hurricane hazard and prepare your family disaster plan accordingly. But remember information contained in this web site is only a guide. The first and most important thing anyone should do when facing a hurricane threat is to use common sense. Those employees and their families that live in hurricane risk areas should track every Atlantic tropical storm or hurricane.
The most important thing that you can do is to be informed and prepared. Disaster prevention includes both being prepared as well as reducing damages.
If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay.
Hurricane Disaster Prevention
- Develop A Family Plan - Your family's plan should be based on your vulnerability to the hurricane hazards. You should keep a written plan and share your plan with other friends or family.
- Create A Disaster Supply Kit - There are certain items you need to have regardless of where you ride out a hurricane. The disaster supply kit is a useful tool when you evacuate as well as making you as safe as possible in your home.
- Secure Your Home - There are things that you can do to make your home more secure and able to withstand stronger storms.
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