Texas has been hit by more than 25 major hurricanes
over the years (NOAA illustration).
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Texas and the U.S. could be in for a busy hurricane season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that 17 to 25 named storms could develop over the Atlantic Ocean during hurricane season, which runs from June to November. Eight to 13 of the storms could develop into hurricanes, NOAA says, four to seven of them major storms.
Colorado State University experts expect 23 named storms, including 11 hurricanes, five of them major storms. They warn there’s an 80% chance that a named storm hits Texas this hurricane season.
The good news is that Texans have time now to prepare.
Some tips:
- Consider buying flood insurance. Flood damage isn’t usually covered by your home insurance. Don’t wait long: It typically takes 30 days for flood policies to take effect.
- Write a family disaster plan. Start on the TexasReady.gov website
- Decide where and how far you’ll go if you evacuate.
- Build a “go-kit” with food, medicine, clothes, pet food, and other vital supplies.
- Make a room-by-room home inventory. This could help later if you file a claim.
Learn more
Plan to be safe before a hurricane hits Texas
Hurricane season: How to prepare your home and property
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