Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and the NOAA predicts "above-normal" activity this season. As seen last year with significant inland flooding, the impacts of hurricanes can reach far beyond coastal communities.

Preparedness is key. Listen to your local radio and television stations for storm warnings and watches. Make an Emergency Plan. Know your Evacuation Zone. Secure your home and Gather Supplies.

This BFOA is ready to aid all of our broadcasting colleagues affected by this season's storms. Find out more information at www.broadcastersfoundation.org/how-we-help.

Our friends at Sesame Workshop created helpful guides to support you and your children after a hurricane or other disaster. Below is excerpt from their Hurricane Guide:

Hurricanes, storms, and other weather disasters can be difficult for young children who may not fully understand what’s going on around them. Disaster preparedness for families can help you provide comfort far beyond the day of the storm.

Give Children the Facts
Explain that it’s a big storm with a lot of wind and heavy rain. It can be scary, but adults will do their best to keep children safe.

Comfort Your Children
Try to calm your own fears first. Answer questions honestly. Reassure them it is not their fault. Hugs help, too!

Listen and Talk to Your Children
Follow their lead. Play with them and spend time doing what they like to do. Tell them it’s okay to express their emotions.

Try to Keep a Normal Routine
To help children feel calm and safe, encourage them to engage in favorite activities and keep your daily routine.

Spend Time With Your Children
Smile, laugh, play together. Encourage them to do things to express their emotions.

Pay Attention to Signs of Stress
If you notice signs of street, you can talk to a health care provider, teacher, counselor, or mental health professional.

Monitor Media Use
Avoid having children watch repeated images of events. Young children might think the event is happening again.

Empower Your Children
Give them simple responsibilities to help them maintain a sense of control and encourage them to help others.

Take Care of Yourself
Build a support system through relatives, friends, or counselors. Stay active, get rest, eat healthfully, and do things you enjoy.

Inspire a Sense of Hope
Explain that no matter what has happened, you still have each other to build a better future.

Every month, we receive letters of thanks from broadcasters supported by our grant programs. Their words are more powerful than anything we could write, so we share them directly with you to show how your contributions directly impact your peers and how sharing our message could create a critical lifeline for a colleague in need.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America acts like a beacon of light. The support of financial assistance helps guide the way during challenging times. Daily challenges beyond your control make you question your self-worth and confidence. It is a test daily to fight feeling alone during this struggle. Fortunately, there is help as the BFOA shines its light to help steer the way avoiding extra stress and anxiety. The BFOA is there to help.

I am tremendously grateful for the continued support of the foundation and the outstanding help that I have received in recent years. My struggles with the deterioration of my body are only offset knowing there is somebody out there helping me find my way.

The BFOA Grant has been there for me. I look forward to continued support. There will always be rough seas to navigate but I look to that beacon of light to bring me into safe harbor. Shine on BFOA.

-A Veteran Broadcaster in California

Hear more stories from our grant recipients at www.broadcastersfoundation.org/ourstories

The BFOA landed in the Lone State State for the first-ever BFOA Austin Media Mixer held at the 37th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp! The event was hosted by morning show legend Todd Pettengill from Scott & Todd in the Morning.

Over 300 of the most talented radio folks enjoyed cocktails and yummy bites, and learned about the mission of the BFOA - we are here to support broadcasters in need both during their careers and after they leave the industry.

One thing is clear: radio professionals care about their colleagues and wholeheartedly support the mission of the BFOA! A huge thank you to everyone who attended, with a special shout out to MSBC for their partnership and Benztown for their generous support! Stay tuned for our next adventure!

Check our highlights from Austin here or click below: