Plan Now for Hurricane Season to Minimize Business Disruptions

As we approach the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has designated May 4-10, 2025, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Now is the time for businesses, home owners and their communities to evaluate hurricane risks, update emergency plans, and ensure essential supplies are on hand.

This year’s forecast underscores the importance of early preparation. According to forecasters at Colorado State University (CSU), the 2025 hurricane season is expected to be an active, above-average season. CSU’s April outlook is forecasting 17 named storms, of which nine could become hurricanes, with a probability of four being major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher with sustained winds of 111 mph or greater).

Meteorologists with CSU have developed these projections based on warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures, positive atmospheric conditions, and generally hurricane-favorable wind conditions across the Atlantic basin. CSU anticipates about 125% of the average hurricane activity compared to the 1991–2020 baseline.

The probability of at least one major hurricane making landfall this season is elevated:

• 51% for the entire U.S. coastline (average: 43%)

• 26% for the U.S. East Coast including Florida (average: 21%)

• 33% for the Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle westward to Brownsville, Texas (average: 27%)

“As with all hurricane seasons, coastal residents are reminded that it only takes one hurricane making landfall to make it an active season,” says CSU hurricane researchers. “Thorough preparations should be made every season, regardless of predicted activity.”

Disasters can happen at any time. Acting now can help protect business operations, support employees, and minimize impacts to your business. Don’t delay creating or updating a continuity plan and strengthening your supply chain resilience. Explore preparedness resources by visiting nahb.org/disaster.