The FDH writes to readers of the Observer to start to consider and take the precautions needed to maximise their safety and minimise the impact of foul weather as we approach Hurricane Season.
Chief Warrhol writes us that “Hurricane season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th, with the worst of it usually hitting later in the summer and into September.” The FDH he says wants to “encourage people to prepare early instead of waiting until a storm is already moving into the Gulf.”
WIth a focus on ensuring that “people understand that preparation beforehand genuinely saves lives and makes things far less chaotic if a storm hits Hathian.“
The Observer has been here before with different Chiefs and different storms. A comprehensive article was posted last year, of which the key parts remain the same around generators, securing loose items, preparing (e.g. sandbags) and so on. The only thing we can add this time round is that purchasing supplies from certain local con-artists may not be a sensible way of protecting yourself or your family.
We at the Observer, suggest you follow the FDH’s sensible guidance, but at the same time balance it with your awareness of your own personal circumstances; leaving town may be a sensible choice!
A History Of Inclement Weather
It is also within the Observer’s memory to cover the following history of inclement weather, including updates for
- In 2009 a tornado befell the city, causing damage and injuries and likely cover for a murder
- In 2010 an aircraft fell on the city during a storm, causing widespread destruction to the FDH. Further issues were also reported at the HGH which suffered a partial roof collapse due to water damage and across local businesses. Storm warnings were issued, but there was significant impacts felt weeks later.
- In 2011, another year of bad storms, led to the city loosing power and widespread reports of looting and other issues including citizens attempting to use indoor generators and potentially risking fire, electrocution or carbon monoxide poisoning
- In 2012, it was Isaac that started a trail of destruction… residents had got used to it… sort of. Still there was all the usual issues…
- In 2013, Tropical Storm Karen dumped water and worse on Hathian which led to potential drownings and long term blackouts across the town.
- In 2014, the stormy weather came earlier than expected, leading to the usual floors and poor weather conditions. Still, it seemed from our archives that there was less damage than in many prior years, that was until later in the year when a freak lightning storm damaged parts of Hathian.
- 2015 was a year of drought, what started as a warning about rising temperatures quickly led to the declaration of a major drought and when temperatures eventually dropped, there had been all sorts of Hathian shenanigans.
- In 2016, the city seemed to escape weather related events, but it was a wave of biting that swept through the city, as effectively as flood water. This was followed by contamination of the city’s water supply, leading to a state of emergency being declared that would eventually last nearly two months before it was terminated after the CDC and others got involved.
- 2017 delivered strange fogs to Hathian, which later turned out to be the work of criminals who were eventually all caught (what a surprise) and ended the years with very unusual cold weather.
- 2018 and 2019 were years of not much weather related woe as far as our intern told us via her research… Yay for normality right readers?
- 2020, while there were storms, it was more the storm of the pandemic that reached Hathian…
- In 2021, significant spring storms caused Hathian which caused significant flooding and led to boats being out on the streets with houses underwater. Sadly this wasn’t the only adverse weather and later in the year Hurricane Ida struck, with the potential to cause significant damage
- In 2022, there was significant flooding across the city after heavy, heavy rains…
- In 2023, there was a hurricane, extensive power issues and looting and a weather related plane crash!
- In 2024, history struck twice… another plane crash…
- In 2024, we ran a live blog updating all of the storm related happenings… lots of stuff to cover…
- In 2025, despite storm preparations loss of live happened when the Hathian Theatre’s roof collapsed during a severe storm.
- In 2025, people got attacked / ‘chomped‘ by Gators…
The following infographic (also available on FDH socials) is really helpful in terms of management of impact and carrying with you.
