June 1 marked the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season. States across the Southeast and Gulf of Mexico are vulnerable, particularly Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and the Carolinas. Even Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi have experienced an uptick in hurricane activity in recent years.
Hurricane season lasts until November 30 each year and averages 14 major storms and 7 hurricanes with 3 of those strong enough to be classified as category 3 or higher. In other words, hurricanes are a given and it’s wise to undertake hurricane preparedness for the sake of your business, your projects, and your team.
From June 1 to November 30, ocean temperatures are warm and humidity is high—conditions that increase the likelihood of hurricanes. Coastal areas are hit particularly hard, absorbing the worst of heavy downpours, high winds, tornadoes, and storm surges.
Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, are the most destructive weather event facing the US. If they make landfall, hurricanes can cause severe loss of life and intense destruction. Since 1980, hurricanes have been responsible for 7,211 deaths and $1.5 trillion in damage. Disaster preparedness safeguards your people and your property, dramatically increasing resilience in the face of these dangerous storms.
You can’t predict when a storm will happen but you can stay vigilant. It’s essential to have a preparedness plan in place so you can increase safety, protect against damage, and minimize downtime after the storm passes. For maximum effectiveness, your hurricane preparedness plan should contain the following elements and considerations:
It can be hard to carve out time to prepare for unpredictable emergencies, but being proactive will save you time, money, and stress. Creating actionable steps prior to a chaotic situation means that you you’ll dramatically reduce loss, cut downtime, and gain peace of mind knowing you’ve done everything you can to keep your team and your job site safe.
Yancey Power Systems experts are standing by to support your hurricane prepping efforts. From generator sales, first-rate service offerings, and a full lineup of rental power solutions, we have everything you need to get and stay prepared. Need extra guidance around what your unique situation might require? Contact Yancey and speak to one of our experts today.
