History has taught us that a lack of awareness and preparation are common threads among every major hurricane disaster. By knowing your vulnerabilities, what actions you should take, and how to prepare now, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane impact.

This section of Tropmet.com has been designed to give you all the information you need to stay safe and prepare your property, if a hurricane should threaten this season.

A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, which is the meteorological term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. The tropical cyclone is characterized by organized groups of thunderstorms, known as rain bands, that spiral counter-clockwise, in the Northern Hemisphere, around the area of low pressure producing strong winds at the earth's surface. Tropical cyclone types are classified as follows: