Hurricane season officially begins June 1st and experts agree this one will be above-average with an estimated 14-18 tropical storms predicted, 7-9 of which are projected to turn into major hurricanes,

In honor of hurricane Preparedness Week, which ran May 3th-May 9th, now is the perfect time to start thinking ahead and gather everything you might need for the Hurricane Season coming up.

  1. Make A Supply List
    • Check to see what you already have and restock during the next several weeks.
    • Here’s a good supply list to get you started: Emergency Supply Kit

  2. Gather Important Documents
    • Gather important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container.

  3. Plan An Evacuation Route
    • Find out if you live in an evacuation zone and determine who issues evacuation orders for your area.

Plan for multiple options on where you would go and how you would get there. Don’t forget to plan for pets!

As always, if Whiting Agency can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our qualified agents.