As the nation continues to grapple with safely reopening following the emergence of COVID-19, it is time to prepare for another significant challenge: hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service – is forecasting a significant hurricane season for 2020, with above-normal hurricane activity particularly likely in the Atlantic Ocean.
Accordingly, the 2020 hurricane season poses a significant threat to utilities, municipalities, chemical manufacturing plants, and refineries – and the safety of their workers who face arc flash and/or flash fire hazards on the job. Early preparation is especially important this year to manage complications caused by COVID-19:
Luckily, with some steps to understand the hazards and the products/solutions available, Tyndale makes it easy to protect workers.
2020 Hurricane Outlook
In the Atlantic Ocean region, which includes the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, NOAA has projected a 60% chance of an above-normal hurricane season, with 13-19 named storms likely between June 1 and November 30. The organization forecasts six to 10 of those named storms to become hurricanes, with three to six of those hurricanes expected to be categorized as “major” – that is, reaching category 3 or above.
Additionally, NOAA has also projected a 25% chance of an above-normal 2020 hurricane season in both the eastern Pacific Ocean and central Pacific Ocean.
How Can I Protect my Workers?Hurricane season is already underway, and COVID-19 has added additional layers of complication for preparedness and the availability of protective products. Need a hand sourcing and distributing AR / FR rainwear to workers in the field? Tyndale is here to help! Follow along with upcoming posts in our series to:
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