2025 Hurricane Forecast is GRIM! - Why Preparedness Starts Now.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and it carries an unmistakable message: this year could be one of the most active on record.

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NOAA is forecasting 17 named storms, including 9 hurricanes and at least 4 major hurricanes. Contributing factors include unusually warm Atlantic waters and the likely development of a La Niña climate pattern, both of which create favorable conditions for storm formation and intensification.

For those living in coastal or hurricane-prone regions, this forecast is more than just a headline—it's a reminder that preparedness cannot wait.

The Danger of Waiting

Every year, when a storm begins to approach, we see the same scenes repeated: crowded grocery stores, empty shelves, long gas lines, and mounting stress as people scramble to gather supplies. While understandable, this last-minute rush often results in incomplete or poorly thought-out emergency kits.

The truth is, the most effective time to prepare is long before a storm appears on radar.

Emergency response organizations like FEMA, the Red Cross, and local governments consistently urge individuals and families to create emergency plans and assemble supply kits ahead of time. Doing so not only increases safety during an evacuation or shelter-in-place scenario, but also provides a critical sense of control during uncertain times.

What Does Preparedness Look Like?

Preparedness isn’t about paranoia—it’s about planning.

A good emergency setup includes a reliable 72-hour kit with food, water, first aid, lighting, communication tools, and basic hygiene items. Ideally, it should be portable enough to grab in a hurry if evacuation becomes necessary.

Many people build these kits themselves, while others choose pre-assembled systems designed by emergency preparedness experts. What matters most is that the essential items are accounted for and that the kit is kept in a readily accessible location.

Lessons from Recent Storms

In recent years, hurricanes have become faster to form and harder to predict, often leaving little warning time before landfall. Some communities have faced mandatory evacuations with less than 24 hours' notice. In such scenarios, having even a basic go-bag ready can make a meaningful difference.

Beyond hurricanes, these same principles apply to a wide range of emergencies—wildfires, power outages, earthquakes, and floods. Preparedness is not a regional issue; it’s a mindset.

A Quiet Reminder

As NOAA’s forecast makes headlines, consider taking a few minutes this week to assess your own level of readiness. Whether you build a kit from scratch or use a system designed to cover the basics, the important thing is that you don’t wait until a storm is on your doorstep.  Our Basecamp Survival System eliminates much of the guesswork and can help you prepare today.

Preparedness may not prevent a disaster, but it can absolutely shape how you and your loved ones experience it.

If you’re not sure where to start, RTG offers curated survival systems built with emergencies like hurricanes in mind. But no matter how you go about it, the key is starting before the need arises.