Prepare for a Record-Breaking Hurricane Season During COVID-19 - Business Wire
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--No question, 2020 has been a troublesome year. What could make it worse? An abundance of severe storms that could affect and disrupt homes, families and businesses across the country. With a record nine named storms so far this year, expert predictions indicate that the 2020 hurricane season, which lasts through November, is likely to be the most active on record. In fact, the presence of hurricanes Marco and Laura, was the first time two named hurricanes occupied the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently updated its 2020 hurricane outlook, predicting up to 25 named storms (winds of 39+ mph), which would make the year a record-breaker. 1 This year, however, there is the added complication of COVID-19. How does a pandemic affect storm preparation for those who may be in harm’s way? “Storms and flooding already present a lot of dangers. Coronavirus is another level of risk on top o...