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Below Normal: Atlantic
Above Normal: Central & Eastern Pacific
A normal to below normal hurricane season is expected for the Atlantic Basin this year according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. See Related Blog Posts section below for links to NOAA outlooks for each region as well as hurricane preparedness information.
“The U.S. was spared from a hurricane last year, but that does not mean we will be as fortunate during the 2014 season,” said Rick Knabb, Ph.D., director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center. "Prepare for a hurricane now before one threatens your area, and find out if you are in a hurricane evacuation zone."
The president recently designated May 26 - June 1, 2013 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. NOAA and FEMA encourage those living in hurricane-prone states to use this time to review their overall preparedness. More information on individual and family preparedness can be found at www.Ready.gov and www.hurricanes.gov/prepare.
"Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all"
"FEMA is working across the administration and with our state and local partners to ensure we're prepared for hurricane season," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. "But we can only be as prepared as the public, so it's important that families and businesses in coastal communities take steps now to be ready. These include developing a communications plan, putting together a kit, and staying informed of the latest forecasts and local emergency plans. You can't control when a hurricane or other emergency may happen, but you can make sure you're ready."
Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Read more about Family Communication during an emergency.
Ready.gov has made it simple for you to make a family emergency plan. Download the Family Emergency Plan (FEP) (PDF - 750 Kb) and fill out the sections before printing it or emailing it to your family and friends.
Learn what your family can do before, during, & after a hurricane: Know The Facts For Kids #HurricanePrep
Disaster Prevention should include:
- Developing a Family Plan
- Creating a Disaster Supply Kit
- Having a Place to Go
- Securing your Home
- Having a Pet Plan
Be Red Cross Ready
Are you Red Cross Ready? Click here to launch an interactive module with pictures, audio and video content.
More on what to do before, during and after a hurricane can be found at: redcross.org/prepare/disaster/hurricane. An infographic on the survey findings can be viewed here. |
Related Blog Posts & Links
- Hurricane Preparedness 2014 - Forecast Process
- 2014 Hurricane Preparedness - Flooding
- 2014 Hurricane Preparedness - High Winds
- Hurricane Preparedness 2014 - Storm Surge
- 2014 Hurricanes - How They Work
- 2014 Hurricane Preparedness Week
- NOAA 2014 Hurricane Season Predictions
- 2014 CSU Atlantic Hurricane Prediction
- 5 Chances to See Hurricane Hunter Aircraft
- Colorado State University
- Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
- NOAA/ National Weather Service
- WMO Severe Weather Info Centre
- National Hurricane Center (NHC)
- NWS Regional Offices and Centers
- Hurricane Preparedness
- Travel With Protection Against Unexpected
- Weather
More links and information about tropical storms and other weather conditions can be found in the Weather & Hurricane Zone tabs above.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 25 - May 31, 2014
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