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Hurricane Preparedness Week May 4 - 10

May 4 – 10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, a yearly reminder that your family’s preparedness in your hands.

Last year’s hurricane season proves that hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. You may experience high winds, extreme rain and flooding hundreds of miles inland. No matter how strong the storm is at landfall, it can bring serious hazards. Hurricane season starts May 15 for the Eastern Pacific, and the Atlantic and Central Pacific season begins June 1st. 

Here are some simple steps you can take each day this week to get ready.

  1. Know Your Risk: Wind and Water
  2. Prepare Before Hurricane Season
  3. Understand Forecast Information
  4. Get Moving When a Storm Threatens
  5. Stay Protected During Storms
  6. Use Caution After Storms
  7. Take Action Today

Even if you feel ready, there may be additional things you could do or learn. Visit Ready.gov to learn about disasters, find tips on low and no cost preparedness, access lists to build kits and create a free family emergency communications plan. Consider the needs of those you care for, whether they are childrenolder adults, loved ones who have a disability or pets, and help neighbors who might need help getting prepared.


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