More tropical development is expected in the western Gulf of Mexico this week, and we could see Tropical Storm Nicholas form in the next 36 hours or so.
The time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins, when you have the time and are not under pressure. If you wait until a hurricane is on your doorstep, the odds are that you will be under duress and will make the wrong decisions. Take the time now to write down your hurricane plan.
Once you and your family are prepared, directly help individual family members or friends who are especially vulnerable and need help preparing, surviving, and recovering from hurricanes.
Preparing your home for hurricanes can mean the difference between minor damage and complete destruction. Strengthening your home to withstand high winds can be as easy as the ABCs.
Understanding your insurance needs is an essential preparation step for you and your family. Getting the right type and amount of insurance can help you recover more quickly from disaster and avoid years of financial challenges.
You’re going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy and unpleasant aftermath.
The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. If you do, now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there.
Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live, and then start preparing how to handle them.
Chris Darden, the Meteorologist-in-Charge at NWS Birmingham, shares his magnificent story of his experiences leading up to and the several days after the April 27th, 2011 Super Outbreak.
