Tips From a Meteorologist on Preparing for Hurricane Season
The first step to hurricane readiness is knowing what to do and when.
In part one of our 2023 hurricane preparedness series, guest host Sara Pratley sat down with AlertMedia’s Senior Meteorologist, Jason Moreland, to unpack the early forecasts for the 2023 hurricane season and what organizations need to know to protect their people and property.
As Jason explains, now is the time to review communication plans, identify risks, and stock up on supplies.
Listen now to hear:
- An overview of what meteorologists expect in 2023
- What we learned from last year’s hurricane season
- How El Niño could impact hurricane conditions
- Tips for preparing your facilities and people
Jason also recommends visiting ready.gov/hurricanes and hurricanes.gov for the latest tropical weather outlook.
You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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