Hurricane Erin Becomes First of the 2025 Season
This morning, the National Hurricane Center officially upgraded Tropical Storm Erin to Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. With maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, the system is currently moving west-northwest in the Atlantic.
Forecasters expect Erin to undergo a period of steady to rapid intensification over the next two to three days, with the potential for it to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) over the weekend. While the long-range forecast track has some uncertainty, early models show a potential path toward the southeastern United States late next week.
The formation of the season's first hurricane is a powerful reminder that the time for preparedness is now. Waiting until a storm is only a few days away often leads to long lines, empty shelves, and stressful, last-minute decisions. Proactive planning is the key to protecting your family and property.
Your Immediate Action Checklist
Use this moment, while the storm is still far out, to finalize your plans.
Review Your Plan: Go over your family's evacuation plan and communication strategy. Make sure everyone knows what to do.
Check Your Supplies: Inspect your hurricane kit. Do you have enough water, non-perishable food, batteries, and medications for at least 72 hours?
Secure Your Documents: Take this opportunity to create a "digital go-kit." Scan or photograph important documents like insurance policies, deeds, and passports, and save them to a secure cloud service.
Download a Comprehensive Guide: Our free Flood Safety Protocol contains detailed checklists for your home, business, and pets. It provides a complete roadmap for what to do before, during, and after a flood.
From Personal Preparedness to Community Resilience
Taking these steps to prepare your own home and family is the most important action you can take right now, but true community resilience is a team effort. While individual plans are critical, our collective safety depends on having a modern, rapid, and effective municipal flood plan in place.
You have a powerful voice in this conversation. Encouraging your city leaders to invest in proactive flood solutions before a storm hits can lead to better protection for your entire neighborhood.