{"id":71593,"date":"2022-05-17T10:19:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T14:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carilec.org\/?p=71593"},"modified":"2022-05-17T10:19:25","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T14:19:25","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-the-2022-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/how-to-prepare-for-the-2022-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for the 2022 Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) \u2014\u00a0<\/span>The 2022 hurricane season is only one month away and with Hurricane Preparedness Week starting May 1 and ending May 7, it’s time to start getting hurricane kits and plans ready.<\/p>\n

In 2021, the season concluded with 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes of which four were major hurricanes,\u00a0according to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NOAA said it was the third most active year on record in terms of named storms and marks the sixth consecutive above-normal season.<\/p>\n

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2021 Atlantic Hurricane numbers (NOAA)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A\u00a0prediction from scientists at Colorado State University<\/a>\u00a0says there will be at least 19 named storms and nine hurricanes in 2022. An average season normally has 14 named storms.<\/p>\n

To prepare, you should do three things: Create an evacuation plan, build an emergency kit and stay informed before hurricane season even starts.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you should include in your hurricane kit:<\/strong><\/p>\n