2025 Hurricane Season Begins Today

Today, June 1, marks the official start of hurricane season, and this year is expected to be above average. According to NOAA, the 2025 outlook includes:

• 13 to 19 named storms
• 6 to 10 hurricanes
• 3 to 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher)

Contributing factors include warmer than average Atlantic waters and favorable atmospheric conditions.

Now is the time to prepare – not when a storm is approaching.

• Sign up for Iberia PINS to receive real-time alerts: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/login.action?lpse=1
• Attend Parish Prepared 2025 on June 5 at 5:30 PM at Sliman Theatre, New Iberia
• Familiarize yourself with proper generator safety
• Examine your emergency plans
• Restock supplies like food, water and batteries
• Check out important resources at iberiaparishgovernment.com/homeland-security

Preparedness starts with each of us. Take these steps to prepare today and help build a SAFER Community for everyone in Iberia Parish.