The 2018 Hurricane Season is almost here.  Starting August 1st and ending around November 30, if you have not already prepared yourself by June 1st, it may already be too late.  Tropical storms can spin up real fast as we approach the main part of hurricane season when the SST's start to peak.  But it is not too late if you take action now to prepare yourself and your family and your property for anything mother nature hands you this season.

We all should remember what a destructive and deadly year 2017 was for the Atlantic and Gulf hurricane season including the Carribbean.  Now, this doesn't mean that this year will be a repeat but the latest weather predictions for this year are indicating an up tick in frequency and intensity.  Here are the links to the latest 2018 tropical season forecast prediction:

http://earthsky.org/earth/noaa-predicts-near-normal-2018-atlantic-hurricane-season

https://weather.com/safety/hurricane/news/2018-05-31-hurricane-season-forecast-colorado-state-university-late-may

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/2018-atlantic-hurricane-outlook-how-active-will-the-season-be-following-alberto/70005036

Remember folks, it only takes one storm to ruin your life so always be sure to prepare for every hurricane season no later than June 1st.  Below are some severe weather prepardness checklists that you can reference any time of the year so be sure to keep them handy and use them!  It could save your life!!

https://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4240231_WinterStorms.pdf

https://accuweather.brightspotcdn.com/5f/b7/6c29a6c2400c9690a653808f33a7/family-home-preparedness-kit-checklist.pdf

https://accuweather.brightspotcdn.com/83/e1/edc1a0844428ba04016be989e1e3/be-in-the-know-about-lightning.pdf

https://accuweather.brightspotcdn.com/79/30/66ec19c04deeb6331526b413ff04/lightning-safety-tips.pdf

https://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4340128_Flood.pdf

https://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4340177_Tornado.pdf

https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1409003506195-52740fd2983079a211d041f7aea6b85d/how_to_prepare_tornado_033014_508.pdf

https://accuweather.brightspotcdn.com/91/03/305ed9474f5d84ada994289e6b9f/hurricane-preparedness-checklist.pdf