The weather continues to heat up and the climate is beginning to change. We are now at the beginning of Hurricane season, and we are entering the hottest months of the year in Florida. Heat and Humidity rises and can be brutal if you are not prepared.
Remember to take precautions to stay safe and comfortable in the Florida summer, such as applying sunscreen, wearing a hat and sunglasses, and staying hydrated. As we approach hotter weather, keeping cool is more than just remaining comfortable. We all need to take precautions to protect ourselves from the heat.
Living in Florida, we always have a chance of being hit by a tropical storm or a hurricane. Today, we are in the beginning of the tropical season that is accompanied by high frequency of heavy rain. June and July can typically produce over six inches of rain. There are exceptions, and a hurricane can certainly arrive early. We should all take precautionary measures in preparing for hurricane season now!
The Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 through November 30. This is the time, historically, when tropical or subtropical cyclones are most likely to form in the North Atlantic Ocean. Hurricanes form and intensify where the air is warm in the tropics. They start as weaker storms, called tropical storms, and then grow stronger while collecting energy from warm ocean water. Storms can become quite strong as they become super charged by warm water and moist air, something the Florida climate has plenty in the wet and rainy months.
During hurricane season, construction sites are on constant alert. A major weather event or a series of events can create concerns for construction sites to maintain stormwater compliant. During a hurricane, there is a good chance that any specific stormwater best management practices (BMPs) used will have at least partially failed. All mitigating circumstances must be reviewed as a construction team before and after an event with respect to the potential damage such events may cause. A stormwater authorized inspector is required to review how well the site was effectively prepared during appropriate rain event inspections after a hurricane.
We realize it is especially important to prepare for a hurricane and mitigate disastrous circumstances. After a hurricane, we understand that time is money and the quicker a site can be up and running to finish the project is essential. Consult with us to discuss any areas on site that may be of concern. We can help you plan for before and after the storm.
Over the years, KCI has experienced many of Florida’s tropical storms and understand how to help clients plan, prepare, and ride the storm out. Please take time to visit our KCI 2024 Hurricane Preparedness for Construction Operators overview. Call us today, 888-346-7779.
