Hurricane Season is Around the Corner
It is that time of year again. Do you remember the devastation and destruction from the years past hurricanes? With this year's predictions, now is the time to start preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30. The National Weather Service and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have released its hurricane predictions for the 2011 season.

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- 12 to 18 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which:
- 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including:
- 3 to 6 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher)
Even though these predictions may change, we should never underestimate the power of Mother Nature! Being prepared with the essential items and having a disaster plan is something we should all do just in case a hurricane decides to come our way. The links below are great resources for the Hurricane Season 2011:
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110519_atlantichurricaneoutlook.html
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml
http://www.ledgerdata.com/hurricane-guide/shelter/
Just because Polk County is located in Central Florida, folks living here must be vigilant and prepare for the Hurricane Season. Please don't ignore the weather warnings and take shelter.
I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Hurricane Season is Around the Corner*
Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.

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