June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2008 Atlantic hurricane season outlook indicates a very high 75% chance of an above-normal hurricane season. They predict a range of 13-17 named storms, 7-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes [categories 3-4-5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale]. After a calm season last year the fear is complacency among residents of the Southeast US. Tropical Storm Arthur will kick off this seasson. Visit the National The center contains information, forms and suggestions on how to prepare, survive and recover from nature and man-made disasters. MTW Hurricane Resource Center