On a worldwide scale, May is the least active month, while September is the most active. In the Northern Atlantic Ocean, a distinct hurricane season occurs from June 1 to November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September;the season’s climatological peak of activity occurs around September 10 each season.
Which cities get hit the most by hurricanes?
According to HurricaneCity, a hurricane-tracking website, here are the top 10 cities most frequently hit or affected by hurricanes since record-keeping began in 1871:
Cape Hatteras, North Carolina: Every 1.36 years (affected by 108 hurricanes since 1871)
Morehead City, North Carolina: Every 1.54 years
Grand Bahamas Island, Bahamas: Every 1.62 years
Cayman Islands (most affected area in the Caribbean): Every 1.72 years
Wilmington, North Carolina: Every 1.72 years
Great Abaco Island, Bahamas: Every 1.8 years
Andros Island, Bahamas: Every 1.83 years (affected 80 times since 1871)
Bermuda: Every 1.85 years (hit by hurricanes 36 times since 1871 and affected 79 times)
Savannah, Georgia: Every 1.92 years
Miami, Florida: Every 1.97 years (affected 74 times)
Emergency supplies
People living in hurricane country also need to have a stash of emergency supplies, ideally placed in multiple locations throughout a dwelling. According to Ready.gov, a basic disaster kit should include:
A gallon of water per person per day for at least three days
A three-day supply of non-perishable food
A battery-powered or hand-crank radio
A flashlight with extra batteries
A first aid kit
A whistle to get help
Dust mask
Moist towelettes, garbage cans and plastic ties for sanitation