National Weather Service forecasters said they expect 13 to 17 tropical storms, with seven to 10 of them becoming hurricanes.

The forecast follows that of two other leading storm experts in anticipating a busy season.

Sigh...Regrease and maintain boat trailer, repair one hurricane shutter, 20 more gallons of stabilized gas, spare parts and filters for both generators, wireless thermometers for freezers, repair spare chainsaw, more canned goods, more paper products, more bleach, more batteries...this stuff just never ends