The “Official” Start of Hurricane Season

6/1/2018 (Permalink)

You can build your own disaster survival kit or purchase pre-made kits from many sources including the American Red Cross.

While we did get a head start with Tropical Storm Alberto, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins today. Over the past few weeks, the outlook for the season has changed from below average to now near average. And while it can be tough predicting several months’ worth of weather events, it is very easy to get prepared.

The Upstate may not have to worry about many of the dangers of a hurricane, but if you have been here long enough to remember Hugo, you know that things can get intense. High winds, torrential rains, and offshoot tornadoes can bring massive amounts of damage and leave utilities down, make travel difficult, and quickly exhaust resources. So it is vital to plan ahead and take action early.

Ready.gov has lists to help make basic disaster supplies kits and some other crucial information to help you be storm ready.