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Above Normal: Atlantic
Below Normal: Central & Eastern Pacific
An “active to extremely active” hurricane season is expected for the Atlantic Basin this year according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. See Related Blog Posts section below for links to NOAA outlooks for each region as well as hurricane preparedness information.
“With the devastation of Sandy fresh in our minds, and another active season predicted, everyone at NOAA is committed to providing life-saving forecasts in the face of these storms and ensuring that Americans are prepared and ready ahead of time.” said Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., NOAA acting administrator. “As we saw first-hand with Sandy, it’s important to remember that tropical storm and hurricane impacts are not limited to the coastline. Strong winds, torrential rain, flooding, and tornadoes often threaten inland areas far from where the storm first makes landfall.”
The president recently designated May 26 - June 1, 2013 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. NOAA and FEMA encourage those living in hurricane-prone states to use this time to review their overall preparedness. More information on individual and family preparedness can be found at www.Ready.gov and www.hurricanes.gov/prepare.
"Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all"
"FEMA is working across the administration and with our state and local partners to ensure we're prepared for hurricane season," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. "But we can only be as prepared as the public, so it's important that families and businesses in coastal communities take steps now to be ready. These include developing a communications plan, putting together a kit, and staying informed of the latest forecasts and local emergency plans. You can't control when a hurricane or other emergency may happen, but you can make sure you're ready."
Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Read more about Family Communication during an emergency.
Ready.gov has made it simple for you to make a family emergency plan. Download the Family Emergency Plan (FEP) (PDF - 750 Kb) and fill out the sections before printing it or emailing it to your family and friends.
Disaster Prevention should include:
- Developing a Family Plan
- Creating a Disaster Supply Kit
- Having a Place to Go
- Securing your Home
- Having a Pet Plan
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Related Links
NOAA predicts active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season
Colorado State University
Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
NOAA/ National Weather Service
WMO Severe Weather Info Centre
National Hurricane Center (NHC)
NWS Regional Offices and Centers
Hurricane Preparedness
More links and information about tropical storms and other weather conditions can be found in the Weather & Hurricane Zone tabs above.
Related Blog Posts
- Hurricane Preparedness 2013 - Forecast Process
- Hurricane Preparedness 2013 - Inland Flooding
- Hurricane Hunters Not a Job for the Faint of Heart
- Hurricane Preparedness 2013 - Winds
- Hurricane Preparedness 2013 - Storm Surge
- NOAA 2013 Hurricane Season Predictions
- Hurricane Preparedness 2013 - Basics & History
- NOAA Expects Below-normal Central Pacific Hurricane Season
- 2013 National Hurricane Preparedness Week
- Travel With Protection Against Unexpected
- Weather
Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 26 - June 1, 2013
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