HURRICANE SEASON 2020

Monthly areas of origin and tracks:

There are certain factors that will be critical for the outcome of this season, please take note of the following.

CRITICAL FACTORS FOR THIS HURRICANE SEASON

Oceanic heat content

Factor 1

There is enough oceanic heat content (energy for tropical cyclones) at the surface of the ocean mostly over the western half of the Caribbean, parts of the Gulf of Mexico, some other areas of the Caribbean and to the east of the Caribbean. This favors the development of tropical cyclones. The warmup is also expected to continue during the coming months (adding more oceanic heat content) as a warm phase of the AMO (Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation) is forecasted during the season and that enhances warmer than average sea surface temperatures over the Atlantic basin.

Warm sea temperatures

Factor 2

The above average sea surface temperatures across the whole Atlantic basin including the subtropical area of the Atlantic as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Warm sea surface temperatures feed tropical cyclones and provide these with fuel to develop and strengthen.

HURRICANE SEASON PREPAREDNESS

Review your hurricane plan now. If you do not have one, get a hurricane plan in place now!

BE PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON!

1. Develop a family plan;
2. Have a pet plan;
3. Have a place to go;
4. Secure your home;
5. Create a disaster supply kit;
6. Withdraw cash from ATM &
7. Fill up vehicles with gasoline.

PLANNING AHEAD CAN PROTECT YOUR FAMILY!

GET READY, BUILD YOUR HURRICANE KIT TODAY!

1. Bottled water: One gallon per person, per day;

2. Food: Ready-to-eat, nonperishable or canned foods and a manual can opener;

3. Table needs, like plastic utensils, paper plates and paper towels;

4. First aid: Bandages, sterile gloves, medications, prescription drugs, etc.;

5. Hygiene items: Toilet paper, moist towelettes, soap, toothpaste, etc.;

6. Child care supplies: Diapers, baby wipes, formula, etc.;

7. Sanitation: Garbage bags and cleaning supplies such as chlorine bleach;

8. Radio: Battery-powered with extra batteries;

9. Phone: Rotary, cell or other model that does not require electricity;

10. Lighting: Flashlights, lanterns, candles and waterproof matches;

11. Signaling device: Whistle or horn &

12. Backups: Extra charger for cellphone, spare set of keys, extra eye glasses.

OTHER ITEMS TO KEEP HANDY:

1. COPIES OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS, 2. CASH, 3. CAMERA, 4. RAIN GEAR, 5. TOOLS, 6. PET SUPPLIES