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HURRICANE SEASON
The hurricane season begins in June and extend into November. Hurricanes are named using six lists that rotate. The names of major hurricanes are removed from the list and new names added. Since 1979, names have alternated between male and female. The letters "Q" and "U" are skipped. Here is the 2008 list:
- Arthur
- Bertha
- Cristobal
- Dolly
- Edouard
- Fay
- Gustav
- Hanna
- Ike
- Josephine
- Kyle
- Laura
- Marco
- Nana
- Omar
- Paloma
- Rene
- Sally
- Teddy
- Vicky
- Wilfred
While no one can predict when or where a hurricane or sever storm will hit, don't put off preparing for one. We believe that all our clients should be equipped with quality safety kits, so we've identified several that meet our criteria.  Find out what these organizations include in their safety kits: Or build your own kit, like this one from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Have an up-to-date inventory of all of your personal property. A home inventory will help you purchase enough insurance to replace your possessions, speed the claims process and substantiate losses for income tax purposes. The Insurance Information Institute offers free downloadable software and information on how to create and store your inventory at http://www.knowyourstuff.org/. At Babcock & Helliwell, we're always ready to assist you in times of hurricanes, severe storms, fires, floods, and disasters. We know what needs to be done to secure your premises, and we have top-quality partners that can solve any challenging problem you may face. These useful resources will help you prepare: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/ For information on staying safe and healthy this season, click on Hurricanes in the Natural Disasters and Severe Weather section of the homepage http://www.fema.gov/ Visit the Hurricane section on the homepage for helpful information and resources http://www.hhs.gov/ Click on Disasters & Emergencies, go to the Emergency Preparedness area, and click on Preparing for a Hurricane http://www.hurricaneville.com/ Everything you need to know about a storm http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Review the local information on the State EM Offices section http://www.ready.gov/ Click on the America icon on the homepage for hurricane information, plans, and kits http://www.redcross.org/ Visit the Hurricane Awareness area from the homepage http://www.riema.ri.gov/ Go to the Hazards area of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency site from the homepage for local Rhode Island hurricane evacuation route maps, information, and preparedness tips http://www.travelers.com/ Access useful safety tips right from the homepage of the Travelers Web site http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/natl-flood/insurance.htm Complete information on the National flood insurance program
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