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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Marks the Beginning of Hurricane Season

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), released the following statement marking the completion of National Hurricane Preparedness Week and the start of the Hurricane Season. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins tomorrow, June 1st.

“In preparation for the opening day of the Atlantic Hurricane Season I want to ensure that the citizens of Mississippi’s Second Congressional District are prepared. This season is predicted to be one of the most intense hurricane seasons we have experienced in some time. I will continue to ensure that grant funds are properly allocated to improve progress in preparedness capabilities – especially in regards to coordination, planning, communications and information sharing. As we move into this hurricane season, my office and I will ensure that each community in the second district is informed and prepared. I know that we are resilient community and that with continued efforts and improvement to infrastructure and coordination efforts, this hurricane season will find us well prepared.”

The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Administration has put together a series of updated resources to help prepare for this season:

Hurricane Preparedness

Ready.gov

FEMA’s Pledge to Prepare

National Preparedness Report

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