Hurricane Preparedness

Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and goes to November 30th 

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Before, During, and After a Storm

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During
After

Emergency Maps

Know the Difference Between a Hurricane "Watch" and "Warning"

There are two kinds of alerts:

  • A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher) are possible in a stated area. Experts announce hurricane watches 48 hours before they expect tropical storm-force winds (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) to start.
  • A hurricane warning is more serious. It means hurricane-force winds are expected in a stated area. Experts issue these warnings 36 hours before tropical-storm-force winds are expected in the area to give people enough time to prepare for the storm.
Hurricane Scale