The 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and hurricane prone states are doing their part to help prepare their citizens and communities. From sales tax holidays on hurricane and emergency preparedness equipment in Virginia and Louisiana, to a major hurricane exercise in Florida, states are taking actions to ensure that citizens and the emergency response community are prepared for the 2009 hurricane season.
"Across the country, we are working and communicating with our state and local partners to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. "States are also taking it upon themselves to make sure their citizens and responders are prepared. These efforts will go a long way in determining the outcome of the next hurricane or disaster, and I applaud them."
Click here to find examples of just some of the activities taking place in hurricane prone states. FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
South Carolina has already takens steps to communicate with state residents and if you click here the link will take you directly to the SC Emergency Management Division web site. Once there, you will be able to access an official South Carolina Hurricane Guide, which will be available in both English and Spanish.
While it's easy to hope for the best, it's better to plan for the worst.
