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(04/30/25) BATON ROUGE, La. — Hurricane season officially begins June 1, and now is the time to get ready for potential storms. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed May 4 to 10, is a reminder for Louisiana residents to review their emergency plans, strengthen their homes and prepare their families before a major storm arrives.
“Preparedness saves lives, protects property and reduces recovery time,” said Carol Friedland, director of the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center. “By taking a few proactive steps now, families can be better protected during hurricane season.”
Even though hurricane season does not begin for another month, starting your preparation now can save time and hassle later. The following are good projects you can start in the coming weeks to prepare for severe weather:
“Taking the time to check your home and yard early and getting bigger projects or repairs started ahead of hurricane season can save you a lot of stress later, especially when materials become harder to find right before a storm,” said Rubayet Bin Mostafiz, assistant director of research at LaHouse.
Don’t wait until a storm is in the forecast. Start preparing today.
Visit www.LSUAgCenter.com/LaHouse for more information, downloadable preparedness publications and guidance tailored to Louisiana homes and families.
The LaHouse Research and Education Center is dedicated to providing science-based solutions to improve home resilience, sustainability and health. Through research, extension and education, LaHouse seeks to address the challenges of severe weather, with a particular focus on helping Louisiana residents protect their homes and communities from natural disasters.
