For islands, as we have discussed before, they can be very vulnerable to many types of weather events. For example, hurricanes can literally level and wipe out a small island. Cyclones can bear down on them and flood them out within a day. The miracles now for many of the residents are advanced warning systems though. These advanced warning systems can help them to make sure they are prepared for the worst. If they can then they can flee to higher ground if they know a weather system is approaching them. In the past, before communications like TV or radio, this was not the case. Sure, there may have been signs in the atmosphere to help them to determine what the weather may be like, but nothing like what is available today.

The key for many island residents now is having a safety plan for an upcoming storm. Storms are likely to happen, so being prepared, no matter where you are, can be a smart and wise thing to do. The next time you are visiting your favorite island, make sure that you know what to do in case of an emergency.