Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm

A hurricane approaching the American continent visible above the Earth.

You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family.

If you live in areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to be prepared for hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 each year. It’s always important to be prepared for a hurricane.

Preparing for a Hurricane

Follow these important hurricane preparedness tips from CDC:

CDC recommends that you print important documents (e.g., emergency phone numbers, insurance information) before a hurricane strikes. Power outages during and after a hurricane can prevent you from accessing information online when you most need it.

Preparing now can help keep you and your family safe.

Staying Safe After a Hurricane

In addition to preparing for a hurricane, it’s important to take steps to stay safe after a hurricane is over, for example:

Visit Stay Safe After a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm for more tips on staying safe after a hurricane.

After you have read these tips, please review the other resources available on the CDC Hurricanes website.