The 2011 National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 22 through May 29th. According to the Tropical Meteorology Project based in Colorado State University, we are likely to see an above average hurricane season in 2011. Their forecast for this season, which begins on June 1st and runs through November 30th, is expected to see 17 named storms in the Atlantic basin, 9 of which will develop into hurricanes.
With previous storms such as Katrina (2005), Wilma (2005) and Ike (2008), it's proven that being prepared can not only save lives but can help to avoid putting your family through unecessary hardship. The most basic needs such as clean water and food can be available to you and your family by simply following the Hurricane Preparedness Guide published by the National Hurricane Center.
If you have any elderly friends or neighbors, be sure to add them to your list to ensure they will be safe throughout an approaching storm. And lets not forget our four-legged friends. Pets are often forgotten and are left out in the deterioriating weather.
