Hurricanes
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Danger:
Hurricanes are an annual threat. Hurricane season runs from June through November. Storms hit primarily the southeastern coastal regions, but they have been known to go inland or up north along the east coast.
Seasonal Forecasts
Each spring, NOAA releases an outlook for the coming season. It estimates how many named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes to expect. Check it every year as you plan.
Hazards of Hurricanes
- Heavy rainfall and inland flooding
- High winds
- Storm surge and storm tide
- Rip currents
- Tornadoes
Each of these hurricane hazards can cause flooding, loss of electricity, water contamination and damage to your property. Preparing your home for potential damage and your family for loss of running water and electricity is imperative.
Guides to Get You Through
- Before: Learn how to prepare for a hurricane at home, and protect a vessel with boat hurricane preparation.
- During: Know what to do during a hurricane and the essentials of surviving a hurricane.
- After: Plan for the hurricane aftermath. That includes the generator risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and preventing carbon monoxide poisoning at home.
- Practice: Test your household with the no water challenge and the no power challenge. Then read real survival stories from the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.
The Dos & Don'ts During a Hurricane
The 411 on Carbon Monoxide
Surviving A Flood
Rainwater Collection 101
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Preparing for Disaster Scenarios
No Water Challenge - 1 Day
Keeping your Boat Safe During a Hurricane
Hazards of Hurricanes
A hurricane can reach well past the shoreline. Wind and storm surge can damage a home in hours. The outages that follow can leave your family without power, running water or open stores for days. Families who know their risk and lay in supplies early can ride out the storm, or leave on time, with a plan instead of a scramble.
Start with where hurricanes strike. Then work through hurricane preparation for your home and supplies. Rehearse a day off the grid with the no power challenge. Read up on the hurricane aftermath so recovery goes as smoothly as the storm allows.
