MIAMI, Fla. – National weather forecasters are predicting an above-average storm season, with 13 to 20 named Atlantic storms predicted, and 7 to 11 that could strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that could become major hurricanes.

Hurricane season starts June 1, which means it’s that time of year again to stock up on essential supplies and develop a plan of action in the event a storm looks like it’s headed to South Florida.

On Friday, May 31, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) joined Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), Rep. Joe Garcia (FL-26), FEMA Director Craig Fugate and Rick Knabb, the Director of the National Hurricane Center to discuss the importance of having a hurricane plan.

To read more about preparing for hurricane season, click here - http://wassermanschultz.house.gov/prepare-for-hurricane-season.shtml