Stay Safe: Your Guide to Hurricane Season Readiness
May 29, 2024
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and continues through November. During this time, residents of coastal states and even those living farther inland should prepare for the possibility of high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, and flooding.
There are several measures you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from danger:
- Make emergency plans that establish evacuation routes, shelter locations, and means of communication.
- Familiarize yourself with local resources and ways to receive alerts and warnings.
- Put together an emergency preparedness kit that includes water, food, and supplies to last several days, such as first aid kits, flashlights, a radio, and extra batteries.
Recent reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) anticipate above-normal hurricane activity this year due to warm temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean, progression of La Nina conditions in the Pacific Ocean, reduced Atlantic trade winds, and less wind shear. Read their full report below.
As hurricanes travel, their high winds and heavy rains can leave behind a path of debris and destruction, causing widespread power outages, downed trees and utility poles, flooding, and structural damage.
Rimkus teams are composed of licensed professionals who can provide storm damage assessments and guidance through the remediation process.
Our consultants are prepared to assist with the evaluation of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure losses. We provide a broad scope of emergency mitigation consulting services related to restoration, remediation, reconstruction, and the evaluation of structures, property, machinery, electronics, and equipment.
Additionally, WeatherPath™, Rimkus’ in-house weather data application, is a useful tool our experts use to provide visual representations of catastrophic weather events and develop analyses for the events in relation to any investigation.
When you need us, we’re here to help.