The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before hurricane season begins. In most of the United States, hurricanes land during the months between June and November. Coastal areas may be directly affected by heavy rains, strong winds, wind-driven rain, coastal and inland floods, and coastal storm surges resulting from tropical storms and hurricanes. Hurricane-force winds and windborne debris from tropical storms and hurricanes can destroy buildings and pose a major risk to people and property. If your organization is vulnerable to hurricanes, you must understand your risk, develop a preparedness and mitigation plan, and take action. Maintaining your business operations while keeping everyone safe is important.