2005 Hurricane Season 

NOAA has released their year 2005 Hurricane Season predictions. A another above average season is predicted this year. A prediction of 12-15 tropical storms with 7-9 of those becoming hurricanes, they also feel that 3-5 of them will become major. Officials continue to advise residents in Atlantic and Gulf Coast states to be prepared for storms, high winds and flooding throughout the season, which begins June 1. Klein Fire Dept is urging everyone in the area to become familiar with designated Evacuation Routes and Hurricane Preparedness Plans Hurricane Preparedness Plans.

A weather radio is an excellent way to stay in tune with any weather watches or warnings that may be issued during a storm.  They use both AC and DC power allowing you to keep up with weather events even when power is out.  These can be purchased at many Department and Electronics stores in the area. 

Now is the time to begin your preparations, don’t wait until the last minute. 

Our area has not been impacted by a major hurricane in many years resulting in a very complacent attitude towards the potential threat of a hurricane.  This attitude, along with the growth of the area in the past 25 years could result in catastrophic loss of life and property damage in the event of a direct hit or near miss by a hurricane.  

We still refer back to tropical storm Allison as well as the more recent flooding that has occurred in our area. We should remember that proper preparation can and will help reduce the loss of life and property.  It does not take a hurricane to cause catastrophic damage to life and property during hurricane season.  Allison demonstrated that a slow moving tropical storm or depression could be just as dangerous to our area.  More recent flooding events continue to remind us of our vulnerability. Klein Fire Department cannot stress enough the importance of education and preparation.  Visit our site often, as we will offer Hurricane Preparedness classes very soon.

Tune to your favorite local news station and keep up to date with the hurricane information and events as they happen.  We are lucky to have excellent pool of meteorologists in our area as well as sources on the Internet.  Your actions now could make the difference in surviving a hurricane or tropical storm in the future.

This season names are as follows:
 

 

Information you will need

Tropical Prediction Center Hooks Airport Conditions Tropical Storm Data Hurricane information for kids Texas Radar Loop Corpus Christi Radar Loop American Red Cross Disaster Aid Links