The months of August through October are the peak of the annual Atlantic hurricane season, according to the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), averaging:

—–78% of the tropical storm days
—–87% of the “minor” hurricane days
—–96% of the “major” hurricane days

And within this peak hurricane season, says the AOML, early to mid-September is the pinnacle.

Not being adequately prepared for a hurricane can have a devastating effect on the operation of your properties. Look to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for resources for you, your employees and your residents/tenants to consider before, during, and after a hurricane strikes. As well, Coastal Reconstruction Group has resources that provide pre- and post-hurricane information for our members and others in the real estate community.

Coastal Reconstruction Group urges you to develop a hurricane preparedness plan, if you haven’t already, and to thoroughly educate your tenants/residents about your properties’ policies and procedures. If you need assistance with a plan, please contact your Coastal representative, or send an email to rapidresponse@coastalreconstruction.com.

Adapted from IREM FYI Flash Email (8/20/2010)