COVID-19 and Hurricanes
May 26, 2020
Hurricane season begins on June 1st, and forecasts are for an above average season. According to Colorado State University, the US has a 69 percent chance of a major hurricane making landfall this year. The coronavirus pandemic will influence hurricane preparedness and response and will likely impact hurricane losses if there are landfalling events. This Event Brief examines potential impacts in three areas: preparation, claims adjusting, and reconstruction.