⛈ How to Stay Safe When a Hurricane Occurs During a Trip (AARP Article)

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⛈ How to Stay Safe When a Hurricane Occurs During a Trip (AARP Article)

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Hurricane Headed Your Way on Vacation? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Older adults are more at risk during extreme weather events; hurricane season lasts through Nov. 30.

By Gwen Pratesi, AARP. Published August 16, 2024.

Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, became a Category 5 hurricane on July 2, 2024 — the earliest Category 5 storm in the Atlantic on record — reaching wind speeds of up to 165 mph. Combined with above-normal activity predictions for 2024 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the growing numbers of visitors to Florida and the Caribbean, this means it’s possible you could be on vacation when a hurricane strikes.

According to the latest AARP travel survey, 36 percent of travelers 50-plus who had planned an international trip chose the Caribbean or Latin America, while Florida is the most popular domestic destination. Hurricane season lasts from June 1 through Nov. 30, and with NOAA predicting 17 to 25 named storms in 2024, you need to be ready.

https://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/safety/info-2024/hurricane-preparedness-before-and-during-va...