The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. While Rhode Island hasn’t had a direct hit since 1991, the state has been affected by the remnants of several hurricanes in recent decades. Morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with Mark Pappas, director of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency , about how his agency prepares for hurricane season, whether federal cuts to NOAA will affect our response, and what residents should know.

Interview highlights

On whether Rhode Islanders should be concerned about NOAA’s prediction of an above-average hurricane season

Marc Pappas: We really don’t put too much stock into the hurricane season outlook. It comes out every single year, and last year was predicted to be well abo

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