🌪 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins: Prepare Now for an Active Season 🌧
Today, June 1, marks the official start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts an above-normal season.
Factors contributing to this increased activity include warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic and Caribbean, coupled with neutral El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions, which can reduce wind shear and favor storm development.
Key Preparedness Tips:
a) Develop a Family Emergency Plan: Ensure all family members know evacuation routes and emergency contacts.
b) Assemble an Emergency Kit: Include essentials such as water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents.
c) Secure Your Home: Clean drains, trim overhanging branches, and reinforce windows and doors.
d) Stay Informed: Monitor official Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service and ODPM updates.
Emergency Contact Numbers:
ODPM Emergency: 511
Police Rapid Response: 999
Fire Service: 990
Global Medical Response (GMRTT): 811
Crime Stoppers: 800-TIPS (8477)