For Your Information: Preparing for the 2026 Hurricane Season – Key OSHA Resources

May 20, 2026

As we enter the 2026 hurricane season, we want to highlight several important resources from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to support your efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from hurricanes and related weather events.

Early preparation is essential to ensuring that employers and workers have the right equipment, understand emergency procedures, and know how to stay safe during severe weather events. OSHA’s Emergency Preparedness and Response webpages offer guidance on planning and training for emergencies, as well as information on hazards that may arise during such events. These resources are designed for workers and employers across multiple industries and include materials specifically for those involved in response and recovery operations.

While hurricanes pose serious risks to life and property, tropical depressions and tropical storms can also cause significant damage. Hazards associated with tropical cyclones—including flooding, heavy rainfall, high winds, and tornadoes—can be life-threatening. In addition, workers engaged in hurricane response and recovery may face other hazards such as extreme heat.

To support your preparedness efforts, we encourage you to review and share the following OSHA Safety and Health Topics pages:

• Hurricane Preparedness and Response – Information on hurricane alerts, potential hazards, and safety precautions for employers and workers after a storm.
• Flood Preparedness and Response – Guidance for preparing for floods and staying safe during and after flood events.
• Tornado Preparedness and Response – Resources to help plan for tornadoes and address post-event hazards.
• Heat Illness Prevention – OSHA’s campaign to help employers and workers recognize and prevent heat-related illnesses.
• Lightning Safety When Working Outdoors and Lightning Safety Infographics - These OSHA/NOAA resources provide employers and workers at outdoor worksites with lightning safety recommendations.