Prepare for the Unexpected

While South Texans Remember

Category 1 Hurricane Hanna from 2020, Texas has been fortunate enough to not have been impacted by a major hurricane since 2017 when Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Those of us who were affected by this hurricane know just how fast a tropical storm can turn into a catastrophic Category 3 hurricane. June 1st, what should be the start of pool days and family vacations, marks the start of the 2023 hurricane season.

Last year’s hurricane season brought devastation and loss to many, with three U.S. hurricane landfalls, including Hurricane Ian, the fifth strongest landfalling hurricane in U.S. history. This year the CSU Tropical Meteorology Project predicts that we could see a below normal hurricane season as a high probablility of El Niño conditions exist for this summer/fall. Not knowing how strong El Niño will develop, a near normal probability for a major hurricane (Category 3 and above) landfalls along the continental U.S. coastline is predicted. NEC Co-op Energy members along the coast are reminded that it only takes one hurricane to bring you and your family devastation. It’s important for us all to be prepared.

As a precaution, NEC Co-op Energy prepares for the possibility of these storms. Now is the time to ask yourself, “Is my family ready for hurricane season?” We care about your safety and well-being in any event. To help your household prepare for a storm, view our Storm Preparedness Checklist (pg.17) and download the Official South Texas Hurricane Guide by scanning the QR code below or at https:// www.weather.gov/crp/hurricaneguide. Just one storm has the potential to be incredibly destructive. If you or a member of your household has a critical or chronic illness and/or is on life support, make alternate plans for their needs in case of an emergency.

This is the time to prepare. If you’ve not done so, prepare now to help you and your family safely through storm emergencies.

Varzavand

Irani Chief Executive Officer