I believe it is safe to say that, for our area, hurricane watch begins in earnest when the first storm has a projected path that may take it through us. Hurricane watch, therefore, has begun in earnest for 2011.
I encourage you all to check your policies, call your insurance agents, and/or otherwise conduct a thorough review of your hurricane plan as we brace for this hurricane season. Please purchase flood insurance and wind insurance if you have not already.