Preparedness seasons
Global risk windows to review before they peak.
Each card lists the typical period, affected regions, common hazards, and a short prepare-now list.
June–November
Atlantic Hurricane Season
Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, parts of North America
storm surgehigh windflash floodingpower outages
- Review evacuation zones
- Prepare power outage supplies
- Document property before storms
- Follow national hurricane centers and local officials
Official reference: NOAA Hurricane Preparedness → Most active July–October
Western Pacific Typhoon Season
Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, coastal China, Southeast Asia
destructive windlandslidescoastal floodingtravel disruption
- Save local meteorological agency links
- Prepare balcony/outdoor item plan
- Check travel insurance and transport alerts
- Avoid flood-prone roads
Official reference: WMO Tropical Cyclone Programme → Varies by region, often June–September in South Asia
Monsoon Flood Season
South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia
river floodingurban floodinglandslideswater contamination
- Identify higher ground
- Store clean water
- Protect documents from water
- Check official rainfall and flood alerts
Official reference: IFRC Disaster Preparedness → Varies; often summer to autumn in many regions
Wildfire Season
Western North America, Mediterranean, Australia, parts of South America
evacuationsmoke exposurepower shutoffsroad closures
- Pack go bags
- Plan pet transport
- Know evacuation routes
- Monitor local fire agencies and air quality
Official reference: Ready.gov Wildfires → Warm season; increasing in many regions
Heatwave Season
Global cities, inland regions, and areas with limited cooling access
heat illnesspower stressunsafe outdoor workwildfire risk
- Locate cooling centers
- Check on vulnerable people
- Plan hydration and shade
- Follow health authority guidance
Official reference: CDC Extreme Heat → Cold season by region
Winter Storm Season
North America, Europe, East Asia, high-altitude regions
extreme coldicetransport disruptionheating hazards
- Prepare home heating safely
- Build a car kit
- Protect pipes
- Plan for outages and medication access
Official reference: Ready.gov Winter Weather →