June 1 marked the official start of the 2025 hurricane season, which runs through November 30. If we've learned anything from past storms, it's that preparation is critical. Now is the time to review your emergency plans and update them as needed.
The resources below can help your company and employees take proactive steps to minimize potential losses in the event of a major hurricane this year.
Helpful Resources for Hurricane Preparation and Recovery:
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National Hurricane Center
Official forecasts, storm tracking, and updates.
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The Weather Channel
A comprehensive storm site with satellite imagery and computer-generated projection maps.
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FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Information
Detailed disaster planning and recovery guidance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Google Hurricane News Alerts
Sign up with your email to receive automatic updates about hurricanes from Google News.
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Hurricane Preparedness Planning for Businesses
This document includes task templates and planning recommendations for before, during, and after a storm.
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Home Preparation Guide to Share with Employees
A helpful resource for employees to prepare their homes and families for hurricane season.
https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/12-ways-to-prep-your-home-for-hurricane-season
CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year’s Brake Safety
Week for August 24–30. This initiative is part of Brake Safety Awareness Month, which takes place throughout August.
During the annual enforcement event, roadside inspectors will:
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Conduct North American Standard Inspections focused specifically on brake systems and components
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Place additional emphasis this year on inspecting brake drums and rotors
CVSA will release a report on the results of this enforcement campaign later in the year.
Brake Safety Week is also a valuable opportunity for motor carriers to educate drivers and maintenance service providers on the importance of brake safety and regular inspections.
CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week Is Here!
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced July 13–19 as the dates for this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week—an enforcement and outreach initiative aimed at
improving driving behaviors through education, traffic enforcement, and interactions with law enforcement.
During this week, law enforcement officers in Canada, Mexico, and the United States will be watching for both commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers who are engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, including:
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Speeding
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Distracted driving
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Following too closely
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Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
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Other reckless or dangerous actions
Drivers observed engaging in these behaviors will be pulled over and may receive a warning or citation.
Focus Area: Reckless, Careless, and Dangerous Driving
This year’s campaign will place special emphasis on reckless, careless, or dangerous driving:
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Reckless driving: Willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property
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Careless/dangerous driving: Operating a vehicle without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for others on the road
The Need for Action
Traffic crash data highlights the urgency of this initiative:
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U.S.: 42,514 fatalities in 2022 (NHTSA)
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Canada: 1,931 motor vehicle deaths in 2022 (Transport Canada)
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Mexico: 15,979 road deaths in 2022
Operation Safe Driver Week aims to reduce these alarming numbers by targeting unsafe driving behaviors that lead to crashes.
Education and Outreach
In addition to enforcement, the initiative includes robust driver education efforts. CVSA offers:
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Resources for teen and new drivers
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Tools and materials for commercial motor vehicle operators
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Public service announcement videos available for download and distribution
For more information and resources, visit the CVSA Operation Safe Driver Program page.
