Key points
- Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30.
- Know what to do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe before, during, and after the storm.
Be prepared for hurricanes
![Storm ahead sign against a stormy background](/hurricanes/media/images/preparingforahurricaneortropicalstorm.jpg)
Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Before hurricane season each year, make sure you and your family are prepared by planning ahead.
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Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health