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Although hurricanes may not garner as much attention during a coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Atlantic hurricane season is nevertheless shaping up to be an active one, with Tropical Storm Arthur forming weeks ahead of the official start date.
Before the next disaster strikes, Harris County Precinct 4 encourages residents to prepare by following the tips below.
• Make a hurricane preparedness kit. Purchasing essential household items before a storm forms will help prevent panic shopping and ensure that grocery stores do not run out of supplies.
• Make an evacuation plan. Evacuations take place by zone. Although Precinct 4 is not in an evacuation zone, it’s important to avoid the roads if you are not evacuating to prevent massive traffic jams. Check out a map of evacuation zones here.
• Follow trusted sources such as the National Weather Service Houston-Galveston, Harris County Flood Control District, and ReadyHarris to receive accurate, up-to-date information. You can sign up for Ready Harris alerts here to receive information from the Harris County Office of Emergency Management.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends Nov. 30. This season will mark the third since Hurricane Harvey devastated the Gulf Coast region in 2017.
Learn more here:
• Tropical Weather: NOAA National Hurricane Center • Local Weather: National Weather Service Houston-Galveston