Hurricane Season Has Arrived!

It's hurricane season again, and now's the time to start preparing for major tropical storms that could come our way. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November 30th. However, the peak months for hurricanes are August through early October. Whipping winds, torrential downpours, power outages and flooding are likely in our country's future. Keeping reading to learn more about tropical storms, hurricanes and preparing for the Atlantic Hurricane Season.


Tropical Storms and Hurricanes


When a tropical cyclone's sustained winds reach 39-73 mph, it is considered a tropical storm. It then gets a name from the list put out by the World Meteorological Organization. Once sustained winds reach 74 to 95 mph, that storm becomes a hurricane. At this point, scientists use a 1-5 scale known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to classify hurricane strength, with category 1 being the least severe hurricanes and category 5 being the strongest. According to NASA, hurricanes are the most violent storms on earth.

Preparing for Hurricane Season 


Staying safe during the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts with having a plan! Visit Ready.gov for a simple guide to get you started. Know your area's risk of hurricanes and sign up for emergency weather alerts. You'll also need to know where to go if asked to evacuate quickly and how you and your family will get there. Gather supplies for an emergency kit now, before a storm is imminent and stores run out of essential products. Ensure important documents are in a safe place, and be prepared to protect your property if a storm is approaching. Stay tuned for more blogs discussing how you can prepare for the 2018 hurricane season to mitigate damages.

Protecting Your Property


Not only do you want to think about what you can do to protect yourself and your family, but you want to consider the community as a whole. Big Bags USA® is here to help communities be prepared for flooding caused by tropical storms and hurricanes. Our rapid deployed barriers are much more effective than traditional sandbags, using less time and resources. Talk to your local officials about adding our innovative flood barrier systems to your community's flood mitigation plans. Call 1-800-337-0537 for more information about our products or to request immediate delivery.

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If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please call us toll free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.



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Protection Systems, LLC
(573) 480-6699

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