Hurricane Season June 1st - November 30th

Red Cross Information

Be Ready

Hurricane Checklist

Coming Back after the Hurricane/Flood

Atlantic Activity www.hnc.noaa.gov

Are You Ready?

The official start to the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st and will end on November 30th.

Scientists are predicting an above average season, take the time to prepare before the season begins.

Have a family/personal emergency plan and put together a kit of essential supplies including at least:

    * a three-day supply of water and non-perishable food

    * change of clothing

    * a battery-powered or hand-crank radio to hear emergency information

    * extra batteries

Virginia Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is May 25-31

During those days, no sales tax will be charged on the purchase of many items that can be used to

prepare home and businesses for hurricane season and fill emergency supplies kits. All retailers

participate, according to Virginia law

Full supply list is availabe at: www.loudoun.gov/oem

or www.readyvirginia.gov

Last Update: 15 May 13