{"id":22574,"date":"2025-07-31T15:03:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=22574"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:03:12","slug":"hurricane-season-is-here-so-lets-stay-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/07\/31\/hurricane-season-is-here-so-lets-stay-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Season is Here, So Let\u2019s Stay Ready!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Richmond City and Henrico County, we may not be on the coast, but we still feel the impact of hurricane season in powerful ways. Every year, our region faces heavy rainfall, damaging winds, flash flooding, and even tornadoes, all triggered by hurricanes and tropical cyclones.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why hurricane awareness matters here, too! It\u2019s not just about tracking a storm. It\u2019s about preparing for things we do experience like flooding roads and homes, down trees and power lines, sudden tornado warnings in closely surrounding areas, and disruptions to transportation, food access, and safety.<\/p>\n<p>We know that for many in our community, preparing for extreme weather isn\u2019t always easy. Not everyone has backup power or extra groceries on hand. That\u2019s why we are focused on making sure people have the information and resources they needed BEFORE the next storm hits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take time this week to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Understand peak season in Central Virginia.\u00a0<\/strong>Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, but the risk of a serious weather event is at its peak in Central Virginia between mid-August and mid-October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Know your risk.<\/strong>\u00a0Central Virginia can experience dangerous flooding, destructive winds, and tornadoes when a hurricane makes landfall. Flooding is the most dangerous risk and can be caused quickly by excessive rainfall. In the high heat of August and September, hurricanes can also cause power outages that expose residents to extreme heat conditions in their own homes.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign up for local emergency alerts.\u00a0<\/strong>Consider signing up for Emergency Alerts from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/wrn\/wea\">National Weather service<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rva.gov\/richmondreadyalerts\">City of Richmond<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/henrico.gov\/services\/henrico-alert\/\">Henrico County<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a basic storm plan for your household.\u00a0<\/strong>The Virginia Department of Health has a helpful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/01\/DisasterChecklist-1.pdf\">supply checklist<\/a>. It is important to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your cell phone charged when a hurricane or severe storm is in the forecast.<\/li>\n<li>Put together emergency kits for your home and car that include:\n<ul>\n<li>Water \u2013 one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation<\/li>\n<li>Food \u2013 a three-day supply of non-perishable food<\/li>\n<li>First aid supplies and medications<\/li>\n<li>Clothing and bedding<\/li>\n<li>Tools and emergency supplies<\/li>\n<li>Important family documents\n<p>Put together emergency kits for your car that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blankets<\/li>\n<li>First Aid Kit<\/li>\n<li>Jumper cables<\/li>\n<li>Cell phone\/charger<\/li>\n<li>Tool kit<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<li>Canned or dried foods and a can opener<\/li>\n<li>Flashlight and extra batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Plan for your pets by visiting the Virginia Department of Health\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-preparedness\/emergency-preparedness\/plan-ahead-for-your-pet\/\">Plan Ahead For Your Pet<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Storms may be unpredictable, but our response does not have to be. When we prepare as a community, we protect each other and that\u2019s what makes us resilient.<\/p>\n<p>For tips and local responses, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-preparedness\/emergency-preparedness\/hurricane-and-extreme-heat-preparedness\/\">https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-preparedness\/emergency-preparedness\/hurricane-and-extreme-heat-preparedness\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Richmond City and Henrico County, we may not be on the coast, but we still feel the impact of hurricane season in powerful ways. 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