Hurricanes bring many hazards to US coastlines and inland areas including storm surges, flooding, tornadoes, high winds, rip currents, and waves. Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through November with a peak from mid-August to mid-September, making this week a good time to get prepared.

The National Weather Service offers a comprehensive history of hurricane tracks searchable by location, year, and strength, plus charts showing the probability of reoccurrence. Graphics show the zones of origin and tracks for different months during the hurricane season.

Be prepared with these tips from FEMA and remember building owners and managers can count on the Tri-State/Service Group to help in the event of any emergency. Our group is available 24/7 and has emergency personnel on standby.