That's the message, as it is every year. Forecasters predict a near- or above-normal
They predict there could be up to four major hurricanes this season with winds of 111 mph or higher.
The
"It's time to start getting ready again," he said. "In some of these areas, I know they might not be fully recovered, but they need to work with local emergency management and do what they can to get prepared."
A weak El Nino developing, along with near-average sea-surface temperatures across the tropical
As
"And check on your insurance coverage," he added.
Crossroads officials agree that it only takes one hurricane.
"Mother Nature has a way of sending us these reminders," said
Upton said while it's still fresh in our minds, residents should do their best to learn from last summer's Hurricane Harvey.
"We were very fortunate we didn't have any deaths directly related to the storm," he said.
Being prepared for a disaster is something the county officials practice every year, he said, but residents must also focus on doing what they can to help themselves such as having a plan for an evacuation.
"Have a plan, period," he said.
McBrayer said this is a good time for residents to make sure they keep a supply of basic essentials because a disaster inevitably means the loss of utilities for several hours to potentially several days and weeks.
He advises stocking seven days' worth of supplies, such as nonperishable foods, water, a battery-operated radio, a manual can opener and prescription medications.
Some
McBrayer said people should also make sure children, the elderly and pets have what they need.
"We just need to make sure we have our plan, and we practice it and that we are prepared," he said.
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