Preparing your house and property for a hurricane will pay off with less damage and a quicker recovery after the storm.

The forecasters said an expected El Niño was poised to temper hurricane activity in the Atlantic, but they urged preparedness.

Forecasters say expected El Niño should temper hurricanes in Atlantic, urge preparedness.

Preparing your house and property for a hurricane will pay off with less damage and a quicker recovery after the storm.

USA TODAY spoke with National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan about what you should do to prepare for hurricane season, which starts June 1.