The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1st and runs through November 30th. NOAA has forecast a range of 17 to 25 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, 8 to 13 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 4 to 7 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or … Continue reading Disaster Preparedness during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Author: Darin Coté
I am a senior records management policy analyst in the Office of the Chief Records Officer at the National Archives and Records Administration.
A CRM since 2009, I began my tenure at NARA in 2008 as the Director of the Fort Worth Federal Records Center. In 2014, I accepted a leadership role on NARA's Agency Assistance Team. Upon dissolution of the team in 2019, I was asked to join the Policy and Program Support Team within the Office of the Chief Records Officer.
In this role, I formulate recommendations for Government-wide policies, procedures, regulations, and guidance for the management of Federal records in all media. I also provide records management assistance to other Federal agencies. Finally, I manage strategies and communications related to the external Federal records management community by producing a wide variety of written material for dissemination both within NARA and government-wide.
Disaster Preparedness during the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1st and runs through November 30th. NOAA has forecast a range of 12 to 17 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or … Continue reading Disaster Preparedness during the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Hurricane Ian Approaching Florida
Hurricane Ian has strengthened as it moves north-northeastward over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. NOAA is currently reporting that a life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds are increasingly likely along much of the Florida west coast. While the immediate focus is on the Florida west coast – it is important to note that heavy rainfall … Continue reading Hurricane Ian Approaching Florida
Reminder of NARA Resources for Damaged Records
Many agency staff are returning to offices again as government buildings open without limits on days and hours of operation. As staff return, they may discover records damaged by water, mold, insects, vermin, or other problems. We would like to remind the federal records management community of the resources we have available to help you … Continue reading Reminder of NARA Resources for Damaged Records
Disaster Preparedness during the Atlantic Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1st and runs through November 30th. The federal government expects another active Atlantic hurricane season in 2021, with forecasts predicting six to ten hurricanes forming. We are providing the following helpful information to help prepare Federal agencies and records personnel that may have to deal with the effects of … Continue reading Disaster Preparedness during the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Disaster Preparedness during Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season is already underway, with Tropical Storm Isaias causing considerable damage as it made landfall last week. NOAA is predicting “an extremely active” hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin. As a result, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind Federal agencies and records personnel dealing with the effects of Isaias, or … Continue reading Disaster Preparedness during Hurricane Season