(Photo courtesy: Office of Rep. Carlos Curbelo)
Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), recently toured the National Hurricane Center headquarters on the Florida International University’s Main Campus with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1.
“I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with Secretary Nielsen in South Florida today to discuss efforts to move the immigration reform debate forward in Congress, as well as the federal government’s preparations for the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season,” Curbelo said.
“While part of South Florida may still be recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma last year, local, state and federal governments need to be prepared for the new season,” he said. “I hope all South Florida families and businesses will take the start of the season seriously and work to ensure they have plans in place for any possible storms.”
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have predicted a 35 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal season for the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends through Nov. 30.
