On 4 June from Miami US Coast Guard District Seven urged mariners to take precautions, heed weather warnings and stay safe as a tropical storm continued to impact South Florida and the Atlantic Ocean.
The official start of hurricane season was 1 June and the USCG warning stated that it was time to prepare for the six-month long hurricane season running to 30 November.
Furthermore, mariners and public alike were warned that it is essential they take proper measures to prepare for the hurricane season before a storm arrives.
Advice included the need to ensure those going afloat have proper equipment, have a hurricane mooring plan or a safe place to store the trailered boat, and monitor the weather and VHF-FM Channel 16 prior to a voyage and while on the water.
Hurricanes and tropical storms can be deadly, and the US Coast Guard’s ability to conduct rescues can be diminished or unavailable at the height of a storm.
Weather information
Up-to-date weather information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/
Mariners finding themselves in an evacuation or flood zone are advised to follow the instructions from local emergency managers, who work closely with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies and partners. They will provide the latest recommendations based on the threat to the various communities and appropriate safety measures.
Advice available
Advice can be found here: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes with more information on how to prepare for the hurricane season.
Ports
Updated port conditions for hurricanes and tropical storms can be found at https://homeport.uscg.mil/
Links to further advice
For more information about hurricanes and hurricane preparedness, readers are invited to visit the websites of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) where links can be found indicating hurricane tracks and other updates.
These are available at:
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