Hurricane season is here

Here’s how you should prepare. [Reviewed.com Logo]( [House with illustration of palm trees]( Photo by Reviewed / Getty images / Robert Kirk / timoph STAY SAFE AND SOUND THROUGH THE STORM June rings in lots of fun things, like [Pride Month]( and summer activities, but it also marks the start of hurricane season. Because of this year’s La Niña activity, meteorologists and weather experts have predicted we’ll see [an uptick in tropical storms and hurricanes]( this year. Get prepared now so you’re not scrambling for supplies as rain starts falling and winds pick up speed. When you batten down the hatches, be sure you do it correctly. [Create a barrier]( around your home to block water and debris, [clean your gutters]( so water can flow freely off of your roof, and [prune plants and trees]( to keep flying objects at a minimum. Speaking of flying objects, you’ll want to clear your outside area of belongings or secure them to the ground so that they don’t become flyaway hazards. On the inside, protect your belongings in a solid [safe]( and safeguard important documents by uploading digital copies. Prepare for power issues with a portable [generator]( and [surge protectors](. You’ll also want to stock up on supplies, like medicine, [fresh water]( and non-perishable food items—just make sure you have a way to [open them](. [BE PREPARED]( If you’re not expecting hurricanes, but live in an area that experiences [other severe weather]( like [wildfires]( tornadoes, or flooding, we have tips for you, too—you can find them all [right here](. Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2024 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](