2022 Hurricane Season

5/18/2022 (Permalink)

Hurricane season beings in just a few short weeks! The second half of the calendar year sees a large spike in the number of tropical storms, and during this time they are much more likely to further develop into a hurricane. Are you prepared for severe tropical weather? It's time to do some research and create a plan to follow when you're in the path of a hurricane!

One of the best preparatory steps you can take is to create emergency "go-bags". A go-bag is a duffle bag or backpack that you can quickly grab during an emergency. They often contain the essentials that you'd need to survive if you end up stranded for a short time. Nonperishable food, water, fresh clothes, and medicine are all fantastic to keep ready to go!

It's also incredibly useful to learn the differences between all of the hurricane categories! Knowing is half the battle when it comes to being prepared. You may not be ready for a stronger storm, and when you don't know the difference you make be putting yourself in danger! It's important to know when it's better to hunker down and board up the windows and when it's time to evacuate. 

Remember to always stay updated on new developments with any tropical storm so that you're never caught off guard or left unprepared!