We live in a hurricane zone. In the last decade especially, hurricanes have become a common occurrence. St. Maarten has been hit by no less than six hurricanes in the last ten years alone. This means that we have to be better prepared each hurricane season.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. That is six months of every year. So the best time to prepare is now.

Here are some useful tips of what you can do to prepare for a hurricane:

Start of the Hurricane Season Pay attention to news broadcasts. Keep a watchful eye on developing storms and their projected paths. Don’t trust rumors. Read More	Your Disaster Supply Kit During heavy storms and hurricanes, electricity may need to be turned off when it is no longer safe to operate. Read More	Before the Storm Once you have received notice that the island is under storm watch, finalize these last minute preparations. Read More
During the Storm During the storm GEBE will do its best to maintain electricity and water supply. Read More	After the Storm Once the storm has passed, everyone is anxious to assess the damage and get everything back to normal. Read More	Helping Children The threat of a hurricane may bring back memories. Although each child’s reaction to a hurricane is unique. Read More
Storm Terms An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and top sustained winds of less than 39 miles-per-hour. Read More	Storm Links Getting accurate and current information during a storm is essential. In this section, you will find an overview of official links for tracking and monitoring storms.  Read More