93% of Hurricane Landfalls Along the U.S. Gulf or East
Coasts Occur from August to October
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Senator Moody’s remarks
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS,
Fla.—Senator
Ashley Moody stood with U.S. Representative Jimmy Patronis, Walton County
Sheriff Michael Adkinson, Jr., Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden, and Walton
County Emergency Management Director Jeff Goldberg today urging Floridians to prepare
early for potential storm strikes. Today marks the start of peak hurricane
season, and from August to October, 93% of hurricane landfalls on the U.S. Gulf
and East coasts occur. Sen. Moody is encouraging Floridians to not wait until a
storm is imminent to make safety plans to protect their families or property.
Senator Ashley Moody said, “Floridians
know well the destruction and devastation that a hurricane can inflict upon our
communities. Today is the first day of peak hurricane season, and I am urging
everyone to make preparations now to ensure their families and homes are ready
for a potential strike. When Florida is prepared, we can weather anything that
comes our way.”
Representative Jimmy
Patronis said, “Floridians
know more than anyone how fast tropical storms can develop and intensify. We
can replace your stuff, but we can’t replace you. So, do yourself self a favor
right now and make a digital record of your home and place important documents
in the cloud. Take some time to restock your emergency kit, charge backup
batteries, and ensure you have an emergency plan ready to keep your family and
pets safe and secure. Don’t wait until it’s too late – prepare now!”
Walton
County Sheriff Michael Adkinson, Jr.
said, “Walton County has been spared from the storm devastation endured by our
neighbors during Hurricane Michael and Sally. We cannot afford to be
complacent. Hope is not a strategy against Mother Nature. All residents should
take precautions to protect their families and their homes. Don’t wait. The
time is now.”
Walton
County Emergency Management Director Jeff Goldberg said, “As we are entering the peak of
hurricane season, it’s vitally important to be prepared. It’s not a matter
of if, it’s a matter of when we get impacted from a hurricane or other type of
disaster. We also want people to get their weather information from official
sources, have a way to receive emergency alerts, and follow instructions from
local, state, and federal agencies. Your life and the lives of your loved
ones depend on this. “
So far in the 2025
Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been five named storms, including
Hurricane Erin. According to recent meteorology reports, Hurricane Erin is
projected to make a turn away from Florida and have minimal impact, if any at
all, on the Eastern U.S. Seaboard. NOAA
projected an above-average active season this year, with 13 to 19 named storms,
six to ten being hurricanes. NOAA also has predicted that there will be three
to five major hurricanes.
Earlier this summer,
Senator Moody appeared with meteorologist Jim Cantore in a public service
announcement urging Floridians to make hurricane safety plans. Click here to see
Senator Moody’s remarks.
Senator Moody offers
the following tips to help Floridians prepare for a hurricane strike or in the
aftermath of a storm:
- Know
evacuation routes and shelter locations;
- Stock up on
enough food, water and emergency supplies for the entire household for at
least seven days well before a storm is expected to strike;
- Check that
storm-related products are hurricane-proof or impact-proof before
purchasing;
- Verify
charities are legitimate before donating for disaster-related storms; and
- Beware of
solicitors using high-pressure tactics, such as demanding urgent
donations or sharing limited information when soliciting donations.
Floridians can stay
informed about serious storm events using the Florida Division of Emergency
Management’s website, FloridaDisaster.org. Floridians
can monitor a storm’s progression and the latest weather alerts using NOAA’s
Hurricane Center by visiting NHC.NOAA.gov. For additional storm prep
tips, Floridians can access FDEM’s free Hurricane Guide here.
In the event of an
incoming tropical storm or hurricane, Floridians should look for further
guidance from local officials and emergency authorities.
In the aftermath of a
storm, Senator Moody’s Constituent Services team stands ready to assist
Floridians.
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