Hurricane Season: June 1 to November 30
Alert | What It Means |
Watch | Possible storm effects expected within 48 hours |
Warning | Storm effects expected within 36 hours |
Storm Type | What It Means |
Tropical Storm | 39 to 73 mph winds |
Hurricane Category 1 | 74 to 95 mph winds |
Hurricane Category 2 | 96 to 110 mph winds |
Hurricane Category 3 | 111 to 129 mph winds |
Hurricane Category 4 | 130 to 156 mph winds |
Hurricane Category 5 | Winds over 157 mph |
Prepare Your Property
- Trim trees and clean gutters
- Secure loose outdoor items
- Check storm shutters and doors
Make a Disaster Supply Kit
- Water: one gallon of water per person, per day, for at least three days
- Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio, a weather radio, and extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags, & plastic ties
- Feminine supplies & personal hygiene items
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter, or solar charger
- Cash
- Gloves
- Hand Sanitizer
- Important family documents
- Prescription medications and glasses
