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Hurricanes

Hurricanes and tropical storms are cyclones that begin in the tropics. Hurricanes bring a variety of life-threatening hazards. Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane. Much of the damage and loss of life associated with hurricanes can be prevented or reduced by planning, preparation and evacuation.


Prepare

  1. Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage: Boarding Up Windows, Doors, Roof
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  2. Preparing Your Evacuation "Grab and Go" Box
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  3. Emergency Food and Water Supplies
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  4. Evacuation Guidelines for People with Special Needs
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  5. Additional Disaster Supplies and Tips for People with Diabetes
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  6. Emergency Supplies Checklist for People with Disabilities
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  7. Hurricane Background and Preparedness Information
    FEMA

  8. Hurricane Fire Safety
    U.S. Fire Administration

  9. Power Outage Checklist
    American Red Cross

  10. Preparing for Events: Hurricanes
    American Red Cross

  11. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
    Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages
    American Red Cross

  12. National Hurricane Center - Current Atlantic Hurricane Advisories
    National Weather Service

  13. Texas Hurricane Evacuation & Sheltering Plan Materials
    Texas Department of Public Safety

  14. Texas Hurricane Evacuation Maps, Routes and Other Information
    Texas Department of Transportation

  15. Texas Road Conditions - Interactive Web Application
    Texas Department of Transportation

  16. Hurricanes: Emergency Preparedness & Response
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  17. TexasPrepares.org - Ready or Not?

  18. Hurricanes
    Texas Department of State Health Services

Recovery

  1. All Disaster Recovery Resources on Texas EDEN

  2. Texas EDEN Hot Topics related to 'Hurricanes'

  3. Texas Specific Disaster Information related to 'Recovery'

  4. Disaster Fraud & Theft Brochures (English)   (Spanish)
    National Insurance Crime Bureau

  5. Hurricane and Flood Information for the Deaf
    Governor's Division of Emergency Management

  6. Managing Fire Ants After a Flood
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  7. Managing Mosquitoes After a Flood
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  8. Managing Storm Debris From Declared Disasters
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service