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⚡️ Update: Hurricane Otis, initially a Category 5 storm, hit Mexico's southern Pacific coast with dangerous winds and heavy rain, causing flash floods and raising concerns about the 1997 storm tragedy. Currently a Category 4 storm, it is expected to weaken quickly in Guerrero state's mountains. The hurricane's center is projected to move further inland over southern Mexico. This follows the recent impact of Hurricane Norma in Baja California Peninsula, while Hurricane Tammy in the Atlantic is predicted to become an extratropical cyclone. #HurricaneOtis #MexicoStorms

🌪️ Hurricane Lee on the Horizon 🌪️ As we enter the peak of hurricane season, it's crucial for businesses to stay vigilant and prepared for potential disruptions. While Hurricane Lee isn't currently forecast to make landfall in Florida, we all know that weather patterns can change, and storm swells can extend 140 miles from the storm. At WheelHouse IT, we understand the importance of proactive hurricane preparedness. Our team has put together a comprehensive Hurricane Preparation Checklist to help ensure you are ready to weather any storm. Click the link below to download today! Remember, preparedness is key, and it's always better to be safe than sorry. Stay safe, stay prepared, and let's all hope for a quiet hurricane season ahead! 🌀 https://lnkd.in/eJNG_6ne #HurricaneSeason #HurricaneLee #SouthFlorida

🌀 Hurricane Alert: Hurricane Idalia Approaching Florida 🌀 As Hurricane Idalia approaches, Florida is in a state of emergency. It's crucial to have a well-prepared plan in place. Ensure your safety by stocking up on disaster supplies and creating a comprehensive disaster plan that includes methods to receive real-time weather updates. 🛒 Take advantage of the current tax-free period, lasting through September 8, to gather essential supplies. Don't wait, make sure you're fully equipped to weather the storm. ☎️ Stay informed! Florida's toll-free hotline is now activated to provide valuable resources and accurate information during this critical time. If you need assistance or updates, reach out to the Hurricane State Assistance Information Line: 1-800-342-3557. Your safety is our priority. Let's stand united in preparedness and support. Stay safe, stay informed, and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. For up to date information visit: https://lnkd.in/etA4_aF #HurricaneIdalia #EmergencyPreparedness #StaySafe #FloridaStrong

🌪️ Prepare Now: Hurricane Season is Here! 🌪️ As the 2024 hurricane season approaches, it's not a question of if but when. The National Hurricane Center warns that all of Florida is at risk, whether you live on the coast or inland. 🔍 Key Points: 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Get your emergency plan and supply kit ready. 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: Hurricane hunter planes and predictions show above-average storm activity. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Learn from past storms and help each other stay safe. At All Dry Services of Miami, we're committed to helping our community before and after the storm. If damage strikes, we're here to help you recover and get back on your feet. 🌟 💡 Tip: Engage with your neighbors and share preparation tips. Together, we can face the storms head-on and come out stronger. Stay safe, Florida! 🌴 #HurricaneSeason #FloridaPreparedness #StormSafety #AllDryServices #CommunityFirst #EmergencyPlan

We are closely monitoring the evolving situation with Hurricane Idalia, which is projected to make landfall in Northern Florida later today. Current forecasts suggest that Idalia could strengthen into a powerful Category 4 hurricane. The projected path of Hurricane Idalia places it in a region of Northern Florida that is comparatively less densely populated. For context, in 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall in a similar area, albeit slightly to the West, as a Category 5 hurricane. At that time, the impact on the cat bond market was minimal. The risk of this system directly impacting the densely populated Tampa region is almost certainly zero. The biggest uncertainty for now is if Hurricane Idalia will directly impact the city of Tallahassee or pass by with significant less damage. While it's too early to provide definitive numbers, initial assessments suggest that the potential insured losses should be within manageable limits for cat bond structures. Yet, it is important for investors to remember that the peak hurricane season is far from over and will extend through the next six weeks until mid October. We hope for the well-being of all affected communities and will continue to assess the situation as it develops. #CatBonds #hurricane #alternativeinvestments

#OnThisDay in 1983, Hurricane Alicia slammed into the Texas coast, becoming the first billion-dollar storm in the state’s history. Alicia was a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) when it made landfall near Galveston, where it caused extensive damage to buildings, boats, and bridges. The storm then moved inland and hit Houston, where it shattered windows, toppled trees, and spawned tornadoes. Alicia killed 21 people and injured hundreds more, and left more than one million people without power. The total damage was estimated at $2.6 billion (1983 USD), making it the costliest Atlantic hurricane at the time. Alicia was also the first hurricane to strike the U.S. mainland in three years, ending the longest period of the twentieth century without a landfalling hurricane on the U.S. coast. Alicia taught us many lessons about hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery, and showed us the resilience and strength of the Texas spirit. Today, we remember those who lost their lives or suffered losses due to Alicia, and we honor those who helped rebuild our communities after the storm. www.worldweatheronline.com ______________________ #HurricaneAlicia #hurricaneseason #NeverForget #Houston #hurricanecategory3 #texashurricane

The 2024 hurricane season has announced its arrival with a terrifying display of nature's force as Hurricane Beryl, born as a tropical storm on a Friday, swiftly escalated to a Category 5 hurricane just five days later. This rapid transition, from tropical storm to a major hurricane, shows a disturbing trend in hurricane behavior, with Beryl's progression serving as a prime example of the unprecedented speed at which these systems can now intensify. In light of these developments, the message is clear: hurricane apathy will do more harm than good. The conventional grace period for communities to brace for impact is dwindling. Emergency plans, supply kits, and evacuation routes should be established well in advance. Ignoring the threat of hurricanes this year could lead to devastating outcomes. As Beryl demonstrates, hurricanes today bear a ferocity that respects neither hesitation nor procrastination. For all Floridians, staying informed, vigilant, and ready to act is not just advice—it is a necessity to safeguard lives and property in the face of 2024's already tumultuous hurricane season. https://lnkd.in/ewmB93Mk

Preparedness Tips For Hurricane Season Hurricane season starts at the beginning of June and lasts until the end of November. The 2023 hurricane season is shaping up to be a "near- or above-normal" one according to forecasts by NOAA, with 12 to 17 named storms and an estimated six to nine hurricanes. But if you live in hurricane territory, typically along the Eastern Seaboard, you need to have a plan for if one of these storms is barreling toward your community. With storms increasing in number and intensity and storm surge a danger in many coastal communities, having a plan in place is more crucial than ever. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eZ6TkDrm #hurricaneseason #hurricanepreparedness

When Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida Wednesday morning, it became the eighth major hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast in the last six years. And it may not be the last; Atlantic hurricane season hasn’t yet peaked, and the Gulf of Mexico has been historically warm – more energy to fuel more deadly storms. But as the tireless work of rebuilding begins in places like hard-hit Pasco County, Idalia’s landfall renews the question of whether it’s appropriate to rebuild in some areas, experts told CNN, and where to do so. Human-caused climate change is wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast, which is already experiencing some of the fastest sea level rise in the world. As the ocean swallows shore, it makes the impacts of storm surge and flooding more dangerous for the communities in these low-lying areas. To make matters worse, many insurance companies are also pulling out of some Gulf states , leaving homeowners and businesses with more risk and fewer options to finance their recovery in a way that will leave buildings stronger and better able to withstand the next storm.

Pumps go up, hurricane damage goes down After devastating damage caused by heavy rainfall during Hurricane Irma in 2017, the city of North Port, Florida recognized a need for more disaster relief solutions. They noticed that of the 122 pump stations in place throughout the city, 14 of them had managed to eliminate all sanitary sewer overflow for the past 6 hurricane seasons. Those pumps? Thompson Pumps. This brand has maximized the city's flow rate and decrease the reliance on diesel-generators, which will vastly assist in minimizing flooding in the event of an emergency. North Port plans to replace all their existing pumps with Thompson Pump brand by the start of the 2024 hurricane season. #construction #heavycivilconstruction #watertreatment #wastewatertreatment #executivesearch #ghwglobal