National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness Week 2017

DON'T WAIT. COMMUNICATE ABOUT HURRICANE SAFETY.

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

• Sunday, May 7th- Determine your risk
• Monday, May 8th- Develop an evacuation plan
• Tuesday, May 9th- Assemble disaster supplies
• Wednesday, May 10th- Secure an insurance check
• Thursday, May 11th- Strengthen your home
• Friday, May 12th- Check on Your Neighbor
• Saturday, May 13th- Complete your written hurricane plan

PREPARE FOR HURRICANES NOW

• Know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
• Prepare before hurricane season starts. Pacific hurricane season starts May 15 and Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1.
• Create an emergency communication plan with your family before a hurricane.
• Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car.
• Check your insurance coverage, damages caused by flooding are not covered under normal homeowner’s insurance policies. 
• Know your local community’s evacuation plan and evacuation routes and how to receive alerts.
• Listen to local officials.
• Download the FEMA app to get weather alerts straight to your phone.