Hurricane Season Preparedness
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Hurricane season started on June 1st and will officially conclude on November 30th; however, late season storms into December are not uncommon. The risk of Atlantic storms typically peaks in early to mid-September and Summer maintenance and proper preparedness may aide in reducing damage during an upcoming storm. We all play a part in partnering to mitigate continuing and seasonal risks. Please consider posting the following links and sharing this information with business partners and homeowners in hurricane prone areas.?
The following Home Strengthening Tips have been published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
?1.??????Keep trees around your home trimmed well before a storm to prevent damage from broken branches.
2.??????Have the proper materials in advance to board up your windows and protect them from flying debris.
3.??????Bring loose outdoor items such as patio furniture inside.?They can blow around and cause damage to your home and others.
4.??????Secure all doors on your property.?Remember that the garage door is usually the most vulnerable.
5.??????Move your car inside a garage or to another secure location.
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NOAA has also published additional articles, accessible below, that may be helpful to homeowners and a great source for information to share this season.
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Hurricane activity is dependent on a variety of factors, mainly El Nino and the sea surface temperatures but also by other influences including climate change and West African monsoons and subsequent African easterly waves. NOAA forecasters predict near-normal activity in the Atlantic this season with a range of 12 to 17 named storms anticipated this year.?