start of hurricane season hasn?t even hit yet, experts say it?s never too early to get ready for a potential hurricane. In order to get residents in vulnerable areas ready for a potentially powerful storm, Hurricane Preparedness Week began May 21.

Despite the prediction for an active hurricane season, forecasts aren?t always accurate. Last year was also supposed to be an active hurricane season. However, it turned out to be relatively calm.

Related information: National Weather Service