The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from 1 June to 30 November 2009

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, and can affect the whole of the southern USA. There are a number of things you can do to prepare yourself if you live in, or are planning to travel to, this region including:

• Giving family or friends the address and telephone number of where you are staying, and calling them to let them know your plans if a hurricane is forecast to affect the area you are in.
• Paying close attention to weather reports on local TV and radio stations.
• Keeping important numbers handy such as family and friends, airlines, tour operators, travel insurance providers and that of the nearest British Consulate.
• Ensuring that you have access to supplies of food, water, radios, torches, first aid kit etc.
• Monitor our website (UKinUSA.fco.gov.uk/) for the latest updates to our Travel Advice.
• We encourage you to let us know where you are by registering on our on-line registration system called LOCATE. If something happens, we'll let you know what we are doing and how we can provide assistance to you.  
• You can also monitor local and international weather updates from World Meteorological Organisation and the National Hurricane Centre.
• The Foreign and Commonwealth Website has a detailed information about what you should know about travelling to an area that can be affected by hurricanes.
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) website contains information about how to prepare for extreme weather conditions and what to do if you are told to evacuate. It also provides a useful list of disaster supplies that will help if you live in an area affected by storms and hurricanes.