NOAA Predicts Active 2010 Hurricane Season
The North Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1st and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an "active to extremely active" hurricane season.
The main factor influencing this prediction is that fact that Pacific Ocean waters have cooled after last year's warmer than normal temperatures. Warm ocean waters called El Niņo suppress hurricanes from forming in the Atlantic and are credited for the relatively mild 2009 season.
Forecasts of an active hurricane season underscore the importance of preparation. Businesses should develop an emergency plan and stay informed of the latest forecasts. Click this link to access checklists and other information designed to help develop a hurricane preparedness plan. You can't control when a hurricane or other emergency may happen but you can make sure you're ready.
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Nick WillardAs a senior level Loss Control Technical Specialist for Hanover Insurance, Nick Willard works closely with human service and religious organizations to improve their safety and risk management programs. Nick also volunteers as a Second Lieutenant and Safety Officer in the United States Civil Air Patrol and has been an active-duty fire service volunteer for over 25 years.
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