Hurricanes and tropical Storms

7/13/2016 (Permalink)

There were only four hurricanes and seven tropical storms in 2015. A typical hurricane season, which runs from June through Nov. 30, typically sees six hurricanes. The 2016 NOAA forecast calls for a total of 10 to 16 named storms, including both tropical storms and hurricanes. This year's Hurricane Alex, a rare January hurricane, counts as one of these named storms. Tropical Storm Bonnie, which made landfall in South Carolina on Saturday (May 28), is the year's second named storm.

The forecast predicts between four and eight named storms may become hurricanes—organized, rotating storms with sustained winds of 74 mph (119 km/h) or faster. Between one and four could become major hurricanes, defined as Category 3 storms or above—or those hurricanes with winds of at least 111 mph (179 km/h).

If you don’t have a storm plan prepared or if you have one that hasn’t been updated in quite some time then now is a good time to revisit your plan and make adjustments accordingly.  It is also a good idea to put together a basic storm kit to have ready.  This should include water, non-perishable food items, and battery-powered weather radio along with extra batteries, flashlight, first aid kit, whistle, maps, and solar-powered chargers.  These are just some of our suggestions that can help you in a disaster.  As far as your business goes, SERVPRO can help you devise a plan to prepare your business for disaster and help get you back up and running quicker.