Bill > K00630

This resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to declare June 2025 as North American Hurricane Awareness Month in New York, coinciding with the start of the Atlantic hurricane season (which runs from June 1st to November 30th). The resolution provides extensive context about hurricanes, explaining their development stages, potential dangers, and the importance of preparedness. It highlights that hurricanes are life-threatening storms capable of causing significant damage through heavy rains, destructive winds, and storm surges. The resolution emphasizes the National Hurricane Center's advice that preparedness begins at home, recommending families create comprehensive emergency kits with essential supplies like water, food, first aid materials, and important documents, and develop a detailed evacuation plan. By focusing on hurricane awareness, the resolution aims to educate New York residents about the risks associated with these natural disasters and encourage proactive measures to protect lives and property. The document specifically references Hurricane Sandy's devastating impact in 2012 as a local example of hurricane destruction, and provides technical details about hurricane classification, wind speeds, and threat levels.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K630