Atlantic hurricane season begins
The Atlantic hurricane season is underway today, and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency wants you to be prepared in the event of a hurricane or a coastal storm.
The season lasts for six months. US government forecasters expect an above-average season, with three to six major hurricanes possible. The country has not taken a direct hit from a major hurricane in nearly five years, but emergency management officials say luck can only last so long.
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency maintains a checklist of preparation tips for residents and visitors: CLICK HERE
The Federal Emergency Management Agency also encourages citizens to make social media part of their preparation plan. FEMA maintains a Twitter account and a Facebook Page. For more about the hurricane season nationally, CLICK HERE.
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