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Hurricane Season 2011

Environment Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre is encouraging people to prepare for what is expected to be another active hurricane season.

The United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that the level of hurricane activity in the North Atlantic Ocean will again be above normal. U.S. info can be found at: www.nhc.noaa.gov

Environment Canada encourages people to be ready for hurricane season, by preparing themselves and their property, and by following Environment Canada's hurricane bulletins on the internet at weatheroffice.gc.ca and through local media. Important information on preparing for hurricanes can also be found at www.getprepared.ca.