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Hurricane season is from June to November, but preparation, response and recovery are ongoing throughout the year. The Defense Department stands ready with troops, equipment and other capabilities to assist local and federal authorities prepare and provide humanitarian and disaster response support.
Have enough food, water and other supplies to support your needs for several days.
Prepare before a hurricane to help manage the impact of high winds and floodwaters.
Plan to evacuate quickly and safely no matter the circumstances.
Track the latest developments with the National Hurricane Center
Make a Plan Today
Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
Be Informed
Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate.
Download the FEMA App
Hurricane Preparedness & Response
Spotlight: Helping Hands
Hurricanes pose the greatest threat to life and property of all natural disasters – bringing powerful winds, dangerous storm surges, inland flooding and tornadoes.
DOD is elevating climate change as a national security priority, integrating climate considerations into policies, strategies and partner engagements.
“Climate change has exacerbated natural disasters such as hurricanes, drought and flooding both at home and abroad.” – Kathleen H. Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes?
