The 2019 Hurricane Season is Below Average But It only Takes One!

It is still early May, and we’re only 20+ days away from the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin, are you prepared?

In April an early-season tropical weather outlook was released. Lead researcher/forecaster Phillip Klotzbach released his forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season. A Meteorologist at Colorado State University, he predicted the upcoming 2019 season, saying a near-average or slightly below-average hurricane season is anticipated. (View Klotzbach’s predictions in video below)

No matter the seasonal outlook, now is the time to prepare! It only takes one storm to bring loss of life, extensive damage, and/or change people’s lives forever. Remember last year? Three storms hit the Lesser Antilles; Debby, Kirk and Isaac. Use this month of May as your Hurricane Preparedness Month and is a good time to review your storm plan, storm kit and double check your home to make sure it is ready!

               April edition 2019 hurricane forecast + Rayneau hurricane supplies

There are several things we can do to be prepared for intense weather systems. Perhaps an appropriate starting place is our homes and properties. After sacrificing large sums to own your preferred dwelling place it is advisable to go a step further and ensure your investment is adequately protected from harsh elements.

·         Cut down threatening trees or over-hanging branches

·         Stock up on plywood

·         Repair leaks in roof or replace  rotten galvanize, tiles or shingles

·         Get a set of handy tools - https://rayneau.blogspot.com/2016/04/start-your-toolbox-essentials-with.html

·         A hurricane emergency kit

·         Get or review your insurance policies.

Here is a great piece of advice from Rayneau -  when entering a hurricane season, the longer it’s been since we had a hurricane, the closer we are to the next one, meaning it’s a good thing to practice what Boys’ Scouts do – that is BE PREPARED!

Visit our branches at Monchy, Babonneau,Corinth and Vide Boutielle or call 450-7247 for more details to get all your hurricane preparedness supplies and gear. Remember to check us out on  FaceBook or our Website

Rayneau will continue to keep you covered as hurricane season approaches!

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