The Atlantic hurricane season is upon us, and Crown Health Care Laundry Services is here to help you plan ahead. While the season runs from June through November, history shows the most intense storm activity typically occurs between mid-August and late October, with September 10 often marking the peak.

NOAA predicts that the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is most likely to be above normal. The outlook gives a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and just a 10% chance of a below-normal season. Forecasters expect 13 to 19 named storms (with winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (with winds of 74 mph or higher). Among those, 3 to 5 are expected to strengthen into major hurricanes—Category 3, 4, or 5 storms—with winds of 111 mph or higher. NOAA has 70% confidence in these projections.

Preparedness is key for both clinical operations and linen availability. Here's how your facility can remain ready, and how Crown is doubling down on emergency support in 2025.
 

Essential Actions to Prepare Your Facility Before a Storm

Reallocate Linen from Closed Units
Temporarily suspend non-essential services like elective surgeries and outpatient imaging to redirect linen where it's needed most.

Secure Scrub Inventory
Lock up scrubs before the storm. Scrubs should not be distributed for personal use—staff staying on-site should bring their own clothing.

Ration Linen Use
Distribute linen strictly as needed. If you expect a delivery delay, don’t use patient linens for cleaning. Contact us to request ragged stock for janitorial use.

Implement Emergency Bed Change Protocols
Change linens only when clinically required. Ensure that all units are notified and compliant with this temporary policy.

Place Orders Early
Communicate with your Crown rep as soon as a storm is projected. Early collaboration allows us to align delivery schedules and safeguard your linen supply.

How Crown Protects Your Supply Chain

Redundancy Across the Region
Our network of ten processing facilities means we can shift production seamlessly if one site is affected by a storm.

Strategic Linen Staging
We pre-position linen in safe zones to speed post-storm recovery and service continuity.

24/7 Logistics Monitoring
From road closures to flood zones, our logistics experts continuously update delivery routes for safety and efficiency.

Expanded Generator Capacity for Power Resilience 
This year, Crown has added a second mobile generator—a 1 MW unit—to strengthen our emergency power infrastructure. In addition to standby generators at most facilities and our existing 800 KW mobile unit, this ensures more robust power backup and faster restoration of operations in storm-impacted regions.

Clear & Timely Communication
You’ll receive ongoing updates from your service representative and Crown’s emergency response team throughout the storm cycle.

 

Behind the Scenes: Crown’s Emergency Playbook

• Flexible Delivery Scheduling: Adjusted drop-off times to get ahead of incoming weather or road closures.
• Depot Utilization: Our depots are fully stocked to serve as interim hubs if a plant is affected.
• Pre-Washed Linen Reserves: We maintain clean inventory to minimize service disruption if processing is slowed.

 

A Trusted Partner, Every Season

Storms may be unpredictable, but your linen service shouldn’t be. At Crown, we prepare year-round to ensure you receive the dependable, professional service you count on—even in the most challenging conditions. For support or to review your facility's storm plan, contact your Crown service representative or email us at contactus@crownlaundry.com.
 

Stay vigilant. Stay prepared. Stay with Crown.