ORLANDO, Fla. — The Atlantic hurricane season is almost upon us, and FEMA wants to make sure you're prepared now before it's too late.

• Feds urge preparing ahead of time for hurricane season
• Have important numbers in your phone memorized or written
• FULL COVERAGE OF STORM SEASON 2019: Interactive tropical weather maps, printable supply checklist, what to do and where to go

Federal emergency management officials say you need to have a plan and make a survival kit ahead of time.

"When you see the sun out, the bright sunny day, that's the time to prepare — not wait until the storm is already on us to prepare for any type of situation," says Alberto A. Pillot of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

"When disasters happen, there's no electricity, no cell (service). So do we know where to go? Do we have numbers just in case? Do people have numbers memorized because all the numbers are on your phone?"

You also should have flood insurance.

The official start date of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1. Count on Spectrum News 13's team of certified meteorologists to keep you updated on the latest storms throughout the season.