Despite officially starting June 1, hurricane season is about to kick into high gear.  While meteorologists have scaled back their predictions a wee bit, there are still some major storms coming our way, according to Reuters. There is double the chance this year that a hurricane will hit the U.S. Northeast Coast, making the area just as risky as Florida and the Gulf Coast.

The Weather Service International has predicted that we will see 18 named storms, 10 of which will go on to become hurricanes. Five of those are expected to be category three or higher (111 miles per hour or more), says Reuters.

My colleagues Dan and Connie know a thing or two about hurricanes; before they moved to Texas, they both lived in Florida and dealt with major hurricanes every year. Anyone who has experienced a natural disaster like this, whether earthquakes or blizzards or floods, knows the absolute importance of preparation. Read more…