Hurricane Risk in Your Area
Hurricane exposure rating, past storms, and what to do when a warning is issued.
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What to do
Preparation, response, and recovery steps for Hurricane.
- Know your evacuation zone and routes
- Board up windows or install hurricane shutters
- Stock at least 7 days of supplies for major hurricanes
- Fill bathtubs and containers with water before landfall
- Have important documents in waterproof containers
Size your supplies
Water and food targets for your household, based on FEMA guidance.
How much should you store?
FEMA's rule of thumb is 1 gallon of water per person per day. Set your household and target.
Water
28 gallons
≈ 9 cases of bottled water
Food
56k calories
4 people × 7 days, non-perishable
Pets
—
no pets set
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Top states by hurricane risk
Florida
FL
Louisiana
LA
North Carolina
NC
South Carolina
SC
Texas
TX
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my evacuation zone?▾
Evacuation zones are managed by your state or county emergency management agency, not FEMA. Search '[your county] evacuation zone' or use the Know Your Zone tool in hurricane-prone states like Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas.
Which is more dangerous, wind or storm surge?▾
Storm surge causes the majority of hurricane fatalities — more than wind. Even Category 1 storms can produce devastating surge in vulnerable coastal areas. Evacuation orders exist to get people above and away from surge zones.
When does hurricane season start and end?▾
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with peak activity late August through September. Eastern Pacific season runs May 15 to November 30. Prepare before hurricane watches are issued — supplies run out once a storm is named.
Data sources
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