{"id":2455918,"date":"2025-07-05T13:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T17:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-prepare-for-a-hurricane-as-forecasters-expect-a-busy-2025-storm-season-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-07-05T13:12:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T17:12:24","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-a-hurricane-as-forecasters-expect-a-busy-2025-storm-season-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-prepare-for-a-hurricane-as-forecasters-expect-a-busy-2025-storm-season-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-to-prepare-for-a-hurricane-as-forecasters-expect-a-busy-2025-storm-season-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2455918&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-issues-multiple-corrections-for-article-falsely-claiming-900000-u-s-children-have-been-hospitalized-for-covid-19-during-pandemic\/\" title=\"New York Times Issues Multiple Corrections For Article Falsely Claiming 900,000 U.S. Children Have Been Hospitalized For COVID-19 During Pandemic\">article discusses<\/a> how to prepare for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sonic-boom-heard-in-dc-area-caused-by-authorized-dod-flight-officials-say\/\" title=\"DOD flight caused &#039;sonic boom&#039; in DC area, ... confirm.\">upcoming hurricane season<\/a>, which forecasters predict will be unusually busy in 2025, potentially bringing six to ten hurricanes, with some reaching major status. It emphasizes the importance of having a preparedness plan to reduce stress and ensure safety. Key recommendations include:<\/p>\n<p>1.**Home Preparedness:** Secure outdoor items,board up windows,and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >protect critically important documents<\/a> from potential water damage. Homeowners should inspect roofs and trim trees to reduce wind damage.<\/p>\n<p>2.**Emergency Kits:** Families should create emergency kits containing essentials like water, nonperishable food, flashlights, and medications, sufficient for at least seven days.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Evacuation Plans:** It&#8217;s crucial to have a plan in case evacuation is necessary, including knowing routes and having fuel ready for vehicles. <\/p>\n<p>the article encourages proactive planning to mitigate the impact of hurricanes and maintain safety during storms.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2165324\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>H<strong>OUSTON (AP) &mdash;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hurricane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Hurricane<\/a> season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/natural-disasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">widespread damage<\/a>, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people&rsquo;s lives.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricanes-warmer-noaa-doge-storms-climate-forecast-72d92f608967bc213ba9b7ce5cc3e057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Forecasters are expecting<\/a>&nbsp;another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, with up to half reaching major status.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3463510\/green-officially-resigns-from-congress\/\">Green officially resigns from Congress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3463529\/pope-leo-xiv-fighting-abuse-new-head-of-child-protection-board\/\">Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3463508\/trump-administration-providing-support-in-aftermath-of-deadly-texas-flood\/\">Trump administration providing support in aftermath of deadly Texas flood<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>But the stress of hurricane season can be reduced if people have a plan for preparing their homes and for whether to stay and ride out a storm or evacuate, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/governors-in-northeast-states-battered-by-ida-take-emergency-action\/\" title=\"Governors in Northeast states battered by Ida take emergency action\">emergency management officials<\/a>. That preparation, which includes putting together a kit of essential supplies, should begin long before a storm is approaching.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be complacent, take preparedness seriously, spend the time now to do the little things that will make a big difference for you and your loved ones when something does happen,&rdquo; said Brian Mason, director of Houston&rsquo;s Office of Emergency Management.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prepare a home for a storm<\/h2>\n<p>Anything in the backyard that isn&rsquo;t tied down, such as furniture and barbecue grills, should be secured or brought inside so it doesn&rsquo;t become a flying projectile that can come through a window, said Shawn Schulze, regional CEO for the American Red Cross <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Texas<\/a> Gulf Coast Region.<\/p>\n<p>If possible, board up windows and place important documents such as passports and birth certificates in a waterproof case or even a Ziploc bag, Schulze said. That will prevent damage and make documents easier to locate in a quick evacuation.<\/p>\n<p>Mason recommends that homeowners get their roofs inspected before each hurricane season and know how to turn off their utilities in case of damage.<\/p>\n<p>Well before a storm is brewing, people should trim or remove dead or weakened tree limbs and shrubs that hang over their homes to lessen potential damage from high winds, said Mistie Hinote, a spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Hinote also urged people to review what type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">insurance coverage<\/a> they have and to make a home inventory of their possessions by taking photos of them in case an insurance claim needs to be made after a storm.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is a lot of information and a lot of pre-storm steps but a little at a time,&rdquo; Hinote said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have an emergency kit<\/h2>\n<p>Every family should have an emergency kit with supplies to meet its basic needs.<\/p>\n<p>For people who stay, a kit should include at least 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">water<\/a> per day per person, with enough for up to seven days, Mason said. One way to have enough water is to fill a bathtub.<\/p>\n<p>People should also have enough nonperishable food for up to seven days, as well as flashlights, batteries, candles, medications, portable power banks or other power sources, and a radio that runs on batteries.<\/p>\n<p>Pets should be included in preparations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-issues-super-bowl-party-guidelines-such-as-limiting-alcohol-and-not-cheering\/\" title=\"CDC Issues Super Bowl Party Guidelines, Such As Limiting Alcohol And Not Cheering\">including bringing<\/a> them inside ahead of a storm, and having enough food, water and necessary medications for up to seven days, Mason said.<\/p>\n<p>Parents should also include something to entertain their kids, such as games or coloring books, because likely power outages after a hurricane mean there won&rsquo;t be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">internet<\/a> and cellular service, and there&rsquo;s &ldquo;nothing&rsquo;s more challenging for a family than kids that are bouncing off the walls because they&rsquo;re bored,&rdquo; Mason said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If you decide to stay, you need to make sure that you can be self-sufficient for days to weeks, depending on how long it takes for power to be restored,&rdquo; Mason said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have an evacuation plan<\/h2>\n<p>If people decide to leave ahead of a storm, they should also prepare an emergency kit with enough supplies to get to their destination, officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Before a storm arrives, people should know their evacuation routes are and have backup routes in case roads get congested, Mason said.<\/p>\n<p>Officials recommend fueling vehicles if a storm is approaching. People with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/electric-vehicles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">electric vehicles<\/a> should make sure their routes have charging stations along the way, he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3459239\/alligator-alcatraz-what-to-know-florida-immigrant-detention-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&lsquo;ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ&rsquo;: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FLORIDA&rsquo;S NEWEST IMMIGRANT DETENTION CENTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Schulze said it&rsquo;s natural for people to be afraid when a hurricane is coming, but having a plan in place and letting loved ones know you&rsquo;re prepared will go a long way to easing fears.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Think about what the worst could be and prepare for that and you&rsquo;ll always be ready for what comes your way,&rdquo; Schulze said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2165324\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2165324\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare for a busy 2025 hurricane season: tips for safety<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2455919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hurricane-helene-satellite-image-sept-26-early.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[58476,41884,58474,32076,58475],"class_list":["post-2455918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-emergency-planning","tag-hurricane-preparedness","tag-storm-season-2025","tag-washington-examiner","tag-weather-safety"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hurricane-helene-satellite-image-sept-26-early.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2455918"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2455922,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2455918\/revisions\/2455922"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2455919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2455918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2455918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2455918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}