- National Hurricane Survival Initiative
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Tropical storm statistics and facts, preparedness guide, and news from the U.S.'s leading weather and emergency management experts. The National Hurricane Survival Initiative is designed to help prepare the nation's hurricane-vulnerable states for the upcoming hurricane season.
www.hurricanesafety.org
- NOAA Hurricane Preparedness
Learn about the many forms of hurricane hazards: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. National Hurricane Center guide teaches people how to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water.
www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml
- Hurricanes - FEMA For Kids
Hurricane facts and figures for kids and students. Find out about how to be prepared, what hurricane categories are and what they mean, famous hurricanes in history, games, and photos.
www.fema.gov/kids/hurr.htm
- CDC Hurricanes
Find key facts about hurricane readiness and recovery as well as information on how to protect your health and safety after a hurricane.
www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp
- American Red Cross: Hurricane
Provides information for preparing a personal evacuation plan, assembling a disaster supply kit, and other safety tips. Also in Spanish.
www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_587_,00.html
- National Hurricane Conference
Serves as the United State's forum for education and professional training in hurricane preparedness.
www.hurricanemeeting.com
- Center for the Study of Public Health Impacts of Hurricanes (CSPHIH)
Features maps of New Orleans, provides hurricane information, and addresses other Louisiana coastal issues. The Louisiana State University study integrates the research and expertise of numerous natural scientists, social scientists, engineers, toxicologists, and medical communities to identify and mitigate the public health impacts of hurricane and flood disasters.
www.publichealth.hurricane.lsu.edu
- FEMA: Hurricane 08 Season
FEMA guide to emergency preparations for the 2008 Hurricane Season.
www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_season08.shtm
- Saferooms - FEMA
Guides for building a residential and community safe rooms to be prepared for severe weather - tornadoes and hurricanes.
www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/saferoom/index.shtm
- Broward County Hurricane Preparedness 2006
Hurricane preparedness and safety portal for Broward County, Florida. Read. Set. Safe. includes an A to Z preparedness guide, a ten-step family plan, a hurricane kit shopping guide, an evacuation map, locations of local shelters, and other community information.
www.broward.org/hurricane
- Hurricane Awareness
American Red Cross guide to preparing before a storm, storm safety, and storm relief and recovery.
www.redcross.org/news/ds/0305hurricane
- FEMA: Hurricane Season 09
FEMA guide to emergency preparations for the 2009 Hurricane Season. Learn how to protect your family, community, property, and business before, during, and after a tropical storm.
www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_season09.shtm
- FEMA: Hurricanes
Hurricane safety instructions from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane
- USA TODAY: Hurricane Safety Guide
Includes a safety kit checklist.
www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/safety/whurricane.htm
- Brevard County Hurricane Preparedness
Learn how to prepare for a hurricane, what to do as a hurricane approaches, and what to do after a storm. Includes emergency numbers, an evacuation map, and a list of Brevard County shelters.
www.embrevard.com/prep_hurricane.cfm
- Weather.com: Tropical Storm and Hurricane Safety
Safety guide from the Weather Channel.
www.weather.com/safeside/tropical
- StormReady - NWS
The NWS StormReady Program addresses weather and disaster safety. Learn how to prepare your home and community for hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, flash floods, lightning, and extreme heat and cold.
www.weather.gov/stormready
- Storm2009 - Get Ready Now
Palm Beach Post hurricane preparedness guide offers checklists and advice on how to get ready for tropical storms and hurricanes. Also provides information on how to stay safe during a storm and what to do after.
www.palmbeachpost.com/storm/content/storm/getready
- Hurricanes: Preparedness and Recovery
Get the latest on the rebuilding along the Gulf Coast, preparation for upcoming storms, and the effects of the rough weather on the homebuilding industry from HGTVPro.
www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt_ihdr/text/0,,HPRO_20976_35177,00.html
- Hurricane Evacuation Network
The Hurricane Evacuation Network is an online booking services that allows evacuees to quickly make Gulf Coast hotel reservations.
www.hotelevacuationnetwork.com
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