Hurricane Preparedness Week 2026

It is Hurricane Preparedness Week! Access to accurate, hyper-local weather data from an on-site professional weather station can impact safety, response, and decision-making when it matters most.

Here are a few examples of how our customers are putting data to work before, during, and after major storms:

Tidelands Health, South Carolina

“Having the best up-to-date information on when to shelter in place from hurricanes” was the goal for Tidelands Health when purchasing Orion Weather Stations for several hospitals. Initially put to the test with Hurricane Isaias, Director of Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Patrick Devlin commented, “We were able to monitor the storm through the cloud server . . . the weather stations were pulled up in the county emergency operations center and 911 center. It has been a great tool for us”.

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Kingston Freeport Terminal, Ltd., Jamaica

As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica, Kingston Freeport Terminal Ltd. monitored on-site conditions from their Capricorn FLX™ Weather Station remotely through the CWS Weather Monitor app. Environmental Manager Christopher Gayle shared, “We escaped the hurricane-force winds, but the data gathered is still useful to inform and validate our preparedness actions.”

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Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, Florida

A Magellan MX600 Weather Station was part of a comprehensive technology refresh for Jacksonville Fire and Rescue's Search and Rescue truck. Accelerated Media Technologies Inc. did a fantastic job outfitting the truck with the latest tech in preparation for hurricane deployments and other large-scale incidents.

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As you review your own hurricane preparedness plans, consider how real-time weather monitoring can strengthen your organization's readiness ahead of the next storm.