Weather readiness
Hurricane Preparedness Week is underway
Verified
May 5, 2026
Strength
90/100 Strong
Primary source
weather.gov
What changed
The National Weather Service preparedness calendar lists Hurricane Preparedness Week for May 3-9, 2026 in several hurricane-prone regions. The practical move is to refresh alerts, evacuation plans, water, power, medication, documents, and pet supplies before the season accelerates.
Why now
Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and official preparedness campaigns are running now so households can build kits before storms are approaching.
Response kit
Useful recommendations with evidence
NOAA weather radio
Preparedness guidance commonly includes a battery-powered or hand-crank radio so alerts still work during outages.
Evidence: Ready.gov kit guidancePortable power and charging
Storm prep should account for phone charging, flashlights, radios, and essential devices when electricity is interrupted.
Evidence: Ready.gov kit guidanceWater storage and basic supplies
Preparedness campaigns emphasize having enough water, non-perishable food, medication, and household basics for several days.
Evidence: Ready.gov kit guidance