The Calm Before the Chaos; Preparing For Hurricane Season

About this episode

This episode discusses essential preparations for the upcoming hurricane season and the importance of understanding local evacuation zones.

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway — and while forecasts call for 12 to 15 named storms, 5 to 9 hurricanes, and up to 3 major storms, there’s one number that matters most: one. It only takes one storm making landfall in your community to turn an ordinary week into a life‑changing event. In this episode, we break down what you need to know, and what you need to do, before the peak of hurricane season arrives. From understanding your local evacuation zone to reviewi...

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Lawley, Krista Lawley

Topics covered

• hurricane preparedness
• storm safety
• evacuation planning
• disaster readiness
• seasonal awareness

Keywords

• hurricane season
• named storms
• hurricane preparedness
• evacuation zones
• disaster planning

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