It may not seem like it’s that close but believe it or not Hurricane Season 2019 is coming up faster than we realize. After a tumultuous Hurricane Season in 2018 that included Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael, people are still feeling the effects in their hometowns. If we have been taught anything about the last two season of hurricanes it’s that early preparation and prevention are paramount to successfully protecting your home from the dangers of flooding that come with these super storms.
As we look ahead to the upcoming Hurricane Season, it’s imperative that everyone takes the time to thoroughly assess their risk of flooding and prepare accordingly. The difference between early preparation and last minute scrambling can results in hundreds of thousands of dollars in water damage and repairs.
Let’s take a deeper look into what’s in store this upcoming Hurricane Season 2019
Hurricane Names 2019
Andrea – Barry – Chantal – Dorian – Erin – Fernand
Gabrielle – Humberto – Imelda – Jerry – Karen
Lorenzo – Melissa – Nestor – Olga – Pablo
Rebekah – Sebastien – Tanya – Van – Wendy
This year’s list of hurricane names above will provide some early familiarity for when Hurricane Season 2019 officially kicks off. Last year’s catastrophic Hurricane Michael & Hurricane Florence have been officially retired from the name rotation and will never be used again.
Hurricane Season 2019
The official start of Hurricane Season 2019 is June 1st, 2019 and the official end of the season is November 30th, 2019. Many people fall into the thought that Hurricane Season is only active during August and September but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Hurricane Season is a mixture of numerous weather related occurrences that shape the activity of potential destructive storms.
While it may be more popular to see a significant hurricane in August and September, states that are affected by hurricanes are at a very high risk all throughout the season if it is just a tropical storm rolling through a designated area.
With the official beginning and end of Hurricane Season it leaves people dealing with 5 months of potential risks to their homes and businesses.
Hurricane Predictions 2019
The experts over at Global Weather Oscillations have been predicting hurricane impacts dating back to 2008. GWO has boasted a 90% accuracy. The important thing to take into account when it comes to hurricane predictions is not necessarily the amount of named hurricanes that form but rather the amount of Major Landfall Hurricanes. For instance there have been some seasons that have 14 named storms and zero landfall hurricanes. On the flip side there have been some seasons with 9 named storms and 2 major landfall hurricanes.
2019 is expected to product 13 named storms, 6 official hurricanes and 2 Major Landfall Hurricanes. With a accuracy rate of 90% as well as perfectly predicting Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Florence last year, it’s imperative that you start preparing now.
Hurricane Preparation
The majority of damage caused by hurricanes comes through storm surges and severe flooding. Statistically, flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and hurricanes bring more flooding than any other storm.
The key to keeping yourself protected from hurricanes and flooding is to PREPARE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. Early preparation significantly increases your chances of success in limiting or prevention damage from these storms.
One of the biggest inconveniences of planning early is the amount of space protective products and materials can take up inside your home or business. Think about it, who wants to really keep thousands of pounds of sand and hundreds of empty bags in their backyard and garage just to sit there until a storm is on the horizon?
The answer is NOBODY.
Early preparation requires reliable products that are compact, lightweight and easy to use. You want to have products that don’t take up an overwhelming amount of space in your home but instead give you the peace of mind knowing you’re prepared for whatever comes your way.
Luckily, Quick Dam has those exact kinds of products. Check them out below.
Hurricane Protection Products
Flood Bags & Barriers
Flood Bags & Barriers are water-activated alternatives to traditional sandbags. These bags & barriers absorb water, swell and gel into durable and effective methods of flood control. They can be stacked to increase the protection height and are reusable as well.
These products are compact, and lightweight all while eliminating the need to truck in hundreds of pounds of sand in order to fill enough bags in time before a flood occurs. Flood Bags & Barriers are compactly shipped and can be stored inside your house on a shelf when not activated.
Once these products are activated and being used they can be dried out in natural light and used over and over again to help protect you against flooding.
To learn more about Flood Bags and Flood Barriers click HERE
Water Curb
The Water Curb is a barrier that you fill with hose water and place accordingly to block potential flooding. It is compact, lightweight & easy to use. You can store this product empty and then fill it on site as needed. Simply empty the water out when the flood water recede and store away for next time.
Water Curb has dual chambers that when filled prevents rolling out of position. This product is durable and chemical resistant. For salt water needs, this is an easy go-to product that is simple and effective.
This particular product is great for doorways, garages, and more. To learn even more about the Water Curb check it out right HERE or just click on the picture below.
Flood Gate
Flood Gate is meant for doorway flood protection and will protect from water up to 26in high. The Flood Gate stops water in its path and can be used both inside and outside. No alterations are needed and it can be used in doorways that open in or out.
This product protects from any kind of water. The significance behind the Flood Gate is that it provides an effective flood solution to those who live near large salt water areas and could experience higher amounts of flooding. Spanning from 30 inches to 50 inches wide, this product can adjust to multiple types of doorways to ensure protection, leaving the doorway accessible by stepping over while in use.
It may look like a big product that will take a daunting process to install but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Flood Gate is easy to use and installs in just minutes. Once installed, the neoprene sleeve creates a water tight seal around its expandable sturdy frame to protect your doorway.
But wait! There’s more! If you’re looking for larger doorway solutions the Flood Gate has the ability to be connected to multiple units in order to create a larger area of protection.
Check out the Flood Gate HERE or click the picture below and start protecting your home today.
Water Gate
For large area water control we recommend using the Water Gate. This product is a portable dam that controls, contains, & diverts water before it becomes a problem to your home or business. By rolling the Water Gate out in the path of problem water it rises and opens from water pressure on contact.
Water Gate is quick and easy to deploy with minimal labor while also being compact & requires minimal storage. This product is flexible and forms to any surface and units are connectable with heavy duty velcro straps The Water Gate is made from an ultra strong durable fabric that will last for years and replace the need for THOUSANDS of sandbags.
Up against salt water, this product provides protection anywhere from 6 inches all the way to 5 feet high. The Water-Gate has been perfectly engineered that actually uses the water it is filled with to keep in place and rise.
The Water Gate has been both tested and approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers and has shown to fully protect against problem water.
Check out all the different sizing options of the Water Gate HERE and see which one is the best fit for your flood control needs.
Whatever this hurricane season potentially brings, the most important thing to keep in mind is your safety and the protection of your home or business. By taking the time to thoroughly prepare and stock up on products with long shelf-lives and effective results such as the ones above, you are putting yourself in the best possible position to succeed when it comes to hurricane protection.
Make sure to visit www.QuickDams.com for all of your flood control needs during Hurricane Season 2019.
