AccuWeather Meteorologist's Hurricane Preparedness Advice 20 Years After Katrina

Remembering Katrina and Its Impact

• 💔 It's a time to remember the tragic lives lost and those impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
• 👏 The event also highlights the tremendous resiliency of people who have rebuilt along the Gulf Coast and in South Florida.

Importance of Hurricane Preparedness

• ⚠️ The anniversary serves as a reminder of the human impact of storms and the necessity of being prepared.
• 🗓️ Having a hurricane action plan is crucial for staying safer during hurricane season.

Developing Your Hurricane Action Plan

• 🏠 Consider what you would do if you needed to evacuate your home.
• 💊 Identify important items to take with you, including necessary prescriptions.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Account for special needs of individuals in your home that require different preparation.
• 🤔 Thinking about these aspects in advance puts you in a better position to act when a storm threatens.

Staying Informed with AccuWeather

• 📈 A little preparation goes a long way in staying safer and best informed.
• 📱 AccuWeather helps people stay ahead of threats with its free app, website, and TV network.