The hurricane and tropical storm season, which runs from June 1st to November 1st, could impact the areas in which your home, business, boats, or family reside. Gowrie Group offers resources to help you best prepare, stay safe, and recover from the impacts of extreme windstorms.
2012 Hurricane Season Predictions. The primary prediction sources are all forecasting below normal hurricane activity for this season. The estimates predict:
- 10 Named Storms with top winds of 39 mph or higher (avg is 12 named storms per year)
- 4 Hurricanes with top winds 74 mph or higher (avg is 6.5 hurricanes per year)
- 2 Major Hurricanes of Cat 3, 4 or 5 with winds of at least 111 mph (avg is 2 major hurricanes per year)
Live Storm Tracking. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center website is updated every 4 hours for live storm tracking when storms are active. Storm Tracking here>>
Preparation and Action Steps. Careful planning, taking precautionary measures, and making smart and safe choices during and after a storm are all necessary to reduce the impact a storm could have on you and your assets. Use the tabs below to access our guidelines and resources related to your business, yacht club, home/family, and boats.
Preparation and Action Step Resources
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Home/Family
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Boats/Yachts
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Recommendations on pre-storm preparedness and action steps to take when a watch or warning is issued. Read Article >>
Tips for resuming operations after being impacted by a severe storm, including planning guidelines and post storm action steps. Read Article >>
Recommendations on pre-storm preparedness and action steps to take when a watch or warning is issued. Read Article >>
Tips for resuming operations after being impacted by a severe storm, including planning guidelines and post storm action steps. Read Article >>
Recommendations on pre-storm preparedness and action steps to take when a watch or warning is issued. Read Article >>
Guidelines for protecting your club’s boats/yachts in the event of a hurricane watch or warning. Read Article >>
Tips for resuming operations after being impacted by a severe storm, including planning guidelines and post storm action steps. Read Article >>
Hurricane Activation Plan Template offered to yacht clubs and orgs to aid in their disaster/hurricane planning. Download Template >>
Guidelines for developing a plan and protecting your home and family during a severe windstorm. Read Article >>
List of items and directions for creating a disaster supply kit. Get List >>
Instructional video on how to make your home more hurricanes resistant. (Source: Insurance Information Institute)
Guidelines for protecting your boats/yachts in the event of a hurricane watch or warning. Read Article >>
Video on developing a plan and safely storing your boats during severe storms. (Source: Progressive)
Video on securing your boat to weather a hurricane in the water (slip/mooring). (Source: Progressive)
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Reporting a claim, after a severe storm. You will be able to reach Gowrie Group through our normal communication channels immediately following severe storms: 800.262.8911 or claim@gowrie.com. In the event that a severe storm impacts CT the most efficient way to report a claim situation may be to contact your insurance carrier directly. Gowrie's list of insurance carriers and their direct claim phone numbers can be accessed here: Claims Phone Numbers>> Please print or write down these numbers and store them in a safe location.
Image: NOAA GOES satellite, Hurricane Hugo, 1999.