2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Friday, June 1

The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins Friday, June 1 and ends Friday, Nov. 30.

Post Date:05/31/2018 4:42 PM

OCALA, Fla. (May 31, 2018) – The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins Friday, June 1 and ends Friday, Nov. 30. While Ocala/Marion County does not have a coastline, our community can still experience freshwater flooding when tropical storms and hurricanes move across the Atlantic Ocean. The City of Ocala strongly encourages its residents to be alert, aware and prepared this hurricane season.

“Floods are the number one natural disaster in the United States,” said Payal Pandya, City of Ocala Stormwater Engineer and FEMA Community Rating System Coordinator. “Even if a storm does not make landfall in Florida, it can still bring severe hazards to the state and your property. The City of Ocala strives to be prepared for severe weather events and works hard to keep our citizens safe and informed during such times.”

For storm preparation information, safety tips and more, visit http://bit.ly/2JZMV52.

For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Public Works Department at 352-351-6733.