Kristen's Classroom: Hurricane preparedness week

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With the Eastern Pacific Hurricane season underway and the Atlantic beginning June 1st, now is a good time to prepare for what is likely to be a busy few months of tropical activity.

Most forecasts are calling for an above-average season for both the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins. While there are currently no immediate storm threats, now is the time to prepare.

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