Although the official start to hurricane season is still just under a month away, experts at The Weather Channel Professional Division are already forecasting a “relatively quiet” tropical season for the east coast. With nine named tropical storms and six hurricanes predicted for the 2015 hurricane season, we are thankfully still expected to fall below the 30-year average, although not by much. Low pressure has already been detected off of the coast of South and North Carolina that has the potential to develop into a tropical depression, a rare occurrence for so early in the year.
As every Florida resident knows, however, what’s predicted and what actually happens when it comes to the weather are often entirely different. Damage from violent winds, storm surges, flooding and heavy rainfall affect businesses and homes alike, cutting of all access to transportation and vital resources. Despite the fact that Florida has not seen a landfalling hurricane in almost 10 years, being prepared is the only way to protect yourself and your family from the unexpected.
Make sure that you have your emergency kit ready as well as an emergency plan of action in place that everyone in your household is familiar with.
Download apps like those provided by The Weather Channel and American Red Cross that will keep you up-to-date on current safety practices and notify you of any potential weather-related threats.
Purchase and have a professional install a standby generator for your home and business to maintain power throughout inevitable blackouts.
Save any sensitive financial, insurance policy, and personal identification information in a water and fireproof container.
Assess your home for any points in its infrastructure that may be vulnerable to damage caused by heavy rain and wind.
Check that your home’s safety equipment works, including fire and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers.
Explore “The Ultimate Hurricane Preparedness Guide” for a comprehensive list of preparation information that can help you limit the effects of the impact of a hurricane on your family, home and business. To find out more about how a standby generator can save you time and money, call Assurance Power Systems today for a free consultation!
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