[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            HURRICANE SEASON

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the importance of 
hurricane and disaster preparedness.
  This month of June marks the start of hurricane season. Each year, 
there are around 12 named storms; 6 of them are hurricanes, 3 of those 
are major hurricanes.
  Even as far as my district in New Jersey, hurricanes and other 
tropical weather events can be destructive. Superstorm Sandy hit New 
Jersey in 2012, and we are still feeling the effects.
  With the hurricane season upon us, it is important to remind our 
constituents to be prepared. Every family should know whether they are 
in an area that has the potential to be affected by a hurricane.
  Every family should have an evacuation plan as well as a plan for 
sheltering in place. Every family should keep a list of important phone 
numbers, and keep vital records and documents safe and with them. And 
most importantly, every family should listen closely to their local 
officials and follow their instructions.
  Mr. Speaker, we can help educate constituents about hurricane 
preparedness, and in the process, save lives.

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