It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes from these storms. The National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center issue watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather.
Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 7-13, 2017) is your time to prepare for a potential land-falling tropical storm or hurricane. Learn how with the daily tips below and related links. Share these with your friends and family to ensure that they're prepared.
Hurricane Preparedness Week
Sunday, May 7th
Determine your risk
Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live, and then start preparing now...
Determine your risk
Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live, and then start preparing now...
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Monday, May 8th
Develop an evacuation plan
The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a storm surge hurricane evacuation zone...
Develop an evacuation plan
The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a storm surge hurricane evacuation zone...
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Tuesday, May 9th
Assemble disaster supplies
You’re going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy...
Assemble disaster supplies
You’re going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy...
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Wednesday, May 10th
Secure an insurance check-up
Call your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure...
Secure an insurance check-up
Call your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure...
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Thursday, May 11th
Strengthen your home
If you plan to ride out the storm in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications...
Strengthen your home
If you plan to ride out the storm in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications...
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Friday, May 12th
Check on Your Neighbor
Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before...
Check on Your Neighbor
Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before...
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Saturday, May 13th
Complete your written hurricane plan
The time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins, when you have the time and are not under...
Complete your written hurricane plan
The time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins, when you have the time and are not under...
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