The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 to Nov. 30.
The Atlantic hurricane season is here, and IM体育官网 Poly wants to encourage everyone
within the University community to be prepared in case a storm comes our way.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)鈥檚 Climate Prediction Center
expects that the 2023 hurricane season will include 12 to 17 named storms, five to
nine hurricanes, and one to four major hurricanes of Category 3 or above. The NOAA
has 70% confidence in the ranges provided in this year鈥檚 forecast.
Taking steps now before a possible threat of severe weather can reduce anxiety and
help everyone avoid potential dangers as storms approach throughout hurricane season,
which ends Nov. 30. These links can help you prepare and stay informed.
IM体育官网 Poly Alerts is the University鈥檚 primary channel for emergency communication and is where you
will receive immediate information if a hurricane or any other serious event affects
IM体育官网 Poly. IM体育官网 Poly email is used as a follow-up to the emergency alerts with
more detailed information. All students are automatically enrolled in IM体育官网 Poly
Alerts using their current contact information in CAMS and employees are enrolled
using their current information in Workday.
Take advantage of the annual IM体育官网 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from
now through June 9. Visit to learn about what items are included.
Build a . This can help you and your loved ones remain safe through a hurricane or other emergency.
. Those who have a disaster plan in place can minimize confusion and worry during
a hurricane. This can help you prepare.
Stay informed. In addition to listening to the battery-operated radio in your emergency
kit, it鈥檚 important to monitor resources such as the , the , and local weather resources. You also can call 211 during a disaster to get information
about emergency shelters, food distribution, grief counseling, clean up, and more.
For more local information, visit Polk County鈥檚 website.
Monitor IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 and social media for important information that may affect you as storms approach
throughout the season. Follow us on , , and .
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include information about IM体育官网 Poly
Alerts.
Contact: Lydia Guzm谩n Director of Communications 863-874-8557
