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Hello, I'm John Kelly,
Secretary of the United States

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Department of Homeland Security.

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As we enter hurricane season,

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we at the Department
of Homeland Security

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and FEMA are working closely
with our state, local,

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and federal partners
to increase preparedness

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and coordinate response
and recovery capabilities.

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We're also empowering individuals
to take an active role in

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preparing themselves,
their families,

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and their communities.

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It only takes one hurricane
to change your life and your community.

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Hurricanes are one
of nature's most powerful

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and destructive events.

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They've caused eight of the 10
costliest disasters

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in U.S. history.

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Now is the time to prepare,

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especially if you or a family member

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live in an area prone

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to hurricanes
or inland flooding.

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Here are three things you can do:

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First, know your risk.

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Find out today
what types of impacts

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could happen where you live.

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Hurricanes are not just
a coastal problem.

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High winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes,

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and flooding can be felt
hundreds of miles inland.

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They can potentially
cause loss of life

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and catastrophic damage to property.

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Two - prepare. Take action now.

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When a storm is approaching,
it's too late.

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Make sure you have
family evacuation

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and communications plans.

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Update your emergency supply kit,

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and evaluate your flood
insurance well

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before a storm
is on its way.

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Three - stay informed. Know where to go
for trusted sources of information

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during a hurricane event.

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To search for information
about risks in your area,

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visit www.ready.gov
and search for your state.

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To find hurricane forecasts,
watches, and warnings,

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check with NOAA's
National Hurricane Center,

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the Central Pacific
Hurricane Center,

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and www.weather.gov.

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You can also download the FEMA app.
The app includes disaster resources,

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weather alerts,
safety tips,

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and push notifications
to users' devices.

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It is designed to help families
better prepare for disasters.

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I encourage you to visit each of these
sites as soon as possible to make sure

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you know what to do
to protect your family

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and property during hurricane season.

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Thank
you