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Episode 16b: The 2024 Hurricane Season is Upon Us - Are You Ready?

July 03, 2024 • Scott Houston • Season 1 • Episode 16

In this episode, Scott explains the predictions for the 2024 hurricane season and visits with a special guest – Matthew Rosencrans, the Climate Testbed Director at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center – to get his top three things a local official should know about this season. Unsurprisingly, being prepared is one thing. Local officials from almost every part of the state should tune in to learn about one you might not know!

Further information:

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Preparedness Website and 2024 Season Predictions

Colorado State University Climate Prediction Center 2024 forecast

Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Planning Website

Texas Department of Emergency Management’s Preparedness Website

TML Risk Pool’s Hurricane Resources Web Page

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Scott Houston

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