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Hurricane Tips
American Red Cross Urges You to Take Lifesaving Steps to Prepare Now
Hurricane season 2004 was unprecedented, with four major hurricanes wreaking havoc within a six-week period. A new hurricane season begins June 1, and hurricane forecasters are predicting another above-normal hurricane season, with the possibility of at least 12 to 15 tropical storms, and seven to nine of them becoming hurricanes. In anticipation of this year's hurricane season, the American Red Cross encourages each of us to begin preparing now.
Every year, coastal communities suffer loss of life and property because of hurricanes, which can devastate a region with destructive winds, heavy rains and flooding, storm surges and tornadoes. "It is vital that we start working now to keep our families safe this hurricane season," says Joe Becker, senior vice president of Preparedness and Response for the American Red Cross. "Taking the time now to prepare you and your loved ones for the steps they can take in advance of a hurricane, and during a hurricane, can save your life and the lives of those you love."
Advanced warning systems today are better than ever before. They offer our communities time to evacuate potentially affected areas when a storm is imminent. "It's important to remember that just because you were safe last year, it doesn't mean you shouldn't evacuate when told to this year," says Becker. "The time to prepare is now. Create your personal disaster and evacuation plan and make sure you build a disaster supplies kit. Knowing what to do in an emergency situation is your best protection."
The American Red Cross, the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency urge each and every family to develop a family disaster plan.
- Meet with your family to create a plan. Discuss the information you have gathered and why it is important to prepare for a disaster.
