Prepare for Hurricane Season Now Know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. Prepare before hurricane season starts. Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30th 2017. Create an emergency communication plan with your family before a hurricane. Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car. Basic Disaster Supply Kit Check your insurance coverage, damages caused by flooding are not covered under normal homeowner’s insurance policies. Know your local communitiy’s evacuation plan and evacuation routes and how to receive alerts. Listen to local officials. Download the FEMA app to get weather alerts straight to your phone
