2024 Hurricane Season. Experts Predict Higher Number of Storms

Meteorologists predict the 2024 hurricane season will have a greater number of cyclones than usual. The current long range forecast is 14 to 21 named storms, with 7 to 10 becoming hurricanes, and 3 to 5 turning into major hurricanes with a Category 3 or higher ranking.

In response, states along the Gulf Coast and Eastern seaboard are taking extra steps to get ready. Authorities are encouraging citizens to assess their emergency supplies and restock as needed. They also spur people to evaluate evacuation plans, and to ensure a personal plan is available that addresses a range of needs and procedures as outlined by the American Red Cross. Public awareness campaigns are being promoted to inform regional populations about the need to prepare.

2024 Hurricane Season Impact and Response. Lessens Learned

Many lessons have been learned from past hurricane seasons. These tropical storms caused significant damage that disrupted the lives of millions of people. Coastal communities hardest hit, faced property damage, loss of life, lengthy power outages, and economic hardship lasting years for many. The agricultural sector in the southern U.S. also suffered, with significant crop losses impacting local economies and the nations food supply chain.

Emergency responders and organizations work tirelessly to help those affected. The Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) coordinate with state and local agencies disaster response operations. Non-profits and volunteers are instrumental with providing shelter, food, and medical care to those in need.

Future Considerations Gleamed from Past Seasons

June 1st is the official start of the U.S. hurricane season. For response agencies their start was years ago with developing and constantly improving plans to address storm recovery and rebuilding strategies. It’s not if a hurricane will occur but when one will strike. Landfall locations are a roll of the dice. Strategic planning incorporates a need for stronger infrastructure, better forecasting, and improved implementation of disaster preparedness plans. These added efforts are essential as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of all storms.

A useful tool for emergency preparedness is a shake flashlight. Shake Light 40-B and the NightStar Shake Flashlights operate without replacement batteries. NightStar is the only rechargeable flashlight that incorporates a capacitor instead of a traditional battery. Both flashlights recharge by simply shaking the flashlight so the rare earth charging magnet passes through the copper wire coil. This action generates electricity that powers the LED. These rechargeable flashlights are an essential emergency kit light.

By learning from the past and staying prepared, we can better protect ourselves against the ravages of hurricanes and their associated tornadoes, high winds, and extreme flooding. Each hurricane season reminds us all of the importance of being ready and staying resilient in the face of natural disasters.

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Reference
NOAA 2024 hurricane season forecast warns of more storms than ever. Here’s why, CBS Miami Hunter Geisel, Ivan Cabrera, Cara Tabachnick
US forecasters see large number of major hurricanes in 2024, Reuters,  Erwin Seba
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