Diaz-Balart Promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) encourages families and individuals to prepare for Hurricane Season. Diaz-Balart promotes National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which begins on May 24^th and runs through May 30^th. Hurricane Season starts Monday, June 1^st.

"With the 2015 Hurricane Season quickly approaching, I encourage Floridians to prepare their homes and families. Southern Florida has been fortunate to have been out of Mother Nature's path in recent years, but we must be ready for whatever may happen. If the right steps are taken, we can better prepare our homes and communities to be more resilient against the effects of these natural disasters," said Congressman Diaz-Balart.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) kicked off their annual National Hurricane Preparedness Week to create awareness leading up to the start of the season.

Hurricane Preparedness Checklists in both English and Spanish can be found on Congressman Diaz-Balart's website. More information and ideas can be found at www.ready.gov/hurricanes. Information on the different types of severe weather such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flooding is available at www.weather.gov or the Spanish-language web site www.listo.gov.