Hurricane Season is Here, Here’s How to Prepare
by Sabrina Benedetti - Red Cross communications volunteer “Here in Northern New England, we are used to our share of bad weather,” said John Montes, Regional Disaster Officer for Northern New England. “We are not immune to tropical weather. We’ve seen torrential rain from these storms hit us hard over the last several years.” Every year, Hurricane Season on the Atlantic runs from June 1 to November 30. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service predicts a below-normal season. However, below normal does not mean less damage. Hurricanes cause catastrophes not only to coastal communities but also to those hundreds of miles inland. NOAA is predicting 8-14 named storms, of which 3-6 are forecast to become hurricanes. There will likely be 1-3 major hurricanes of category 3 and higher. “It is critical that we take this time to be ready to respond as local communities and as a team here at the Red Cross,” Montes advised. Throughout the...
.jpg)
