From Alarmist to Hurricationist: Miami’s 2025 Hurricane Season Survival Guide

In the spirit of keeping serious conversations light, we created a list of “hurricane types” a few years ago and—like a good Miami tradition—we’re bringing it back!

Hurricane Types – Which one are you?

  • The Overachiever or HURRICATIONIST – Ready before the season even starts. Extra batteries? Check. Generator tested in April? You bet. Numbered shutters, walkie talkies, and even a hurricane group chat—this one’s got it all.
  • The Hurricane Alarmist – Sounds the alarm the second there’s a red dot on the Atlantic. They’ll have your phone ringing and your shutters halfway up before the storm even has a name.
  • The Hurricane Pragmatic – Calm, cool, and collected. They prep with logic, help the neighbors, and can practically smell whether a storm will hit or not.
  • The Hurricane Questioner – “Should we prepare?” “Do you think Publix still has water?” “What if I can’t find gas?” They’re thinking out loud—and waiting for someone else to decide.
  • The Hurricane Opportunist – Any excuse for a quick getaway. Why stress when you can be sipping margaritas in Asheville?
  • The Hurricane Wishy-Washy – A little prep, a little denial. Half the shutters go up, half a tank of gas, and a whole lot of “It’s probably going to miss us anyway.”
  • The Hurricane Second-Handed – Delegates the hurricane stress to someone else entirely. Willing to help—only if asked.
  • The Hurricane Last-Minuter – The one that spikes everyone’s blood pressure by running to the gas station or dragging patio furniture inside… while the wind is already howling.

Get Prepared for the 2025 Hurricane Season

On a more serious note: Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30, and preparation is key.

Miami-Dade County has put together an excellent Hurricane Readiness Guide — it covers everything you need to know before, during, and after a storm. Save it. Bookmark it. Share it.

  • Know your evacuation zone and storm surge risk
  • Make a hurricane plan with your family
  • Secure important documents and valuables
  • Check your roof, windows, and insurance
  • Plan for pets and anyone with special needs
  • Stock up early—don’t wait for panic mode
  • And most importantly—stay informed and stay safe

We may joke about hurricane personalities, but when the time comes, it’s always better to be overprepared than caught off guard.