Hurricanes

Past Hot Topics Related to: Hurricanes and Disaster Recovery
Information related to Hurricanes and information developed for Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Rita in 2005.

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.

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1. Current Atlantic Hurricane Advisories
   From the National Hurricane Center
   RSS News & Update Feed to Texas EDEN
2. Evacuation Guidelines for People with Special Needs
   Texas AgriLife Extension Service
3. Emergency Supplies Checklist for People with Disabilities
   Texas AgriLife Extension Service
4. Hurricane and Flood Information for the Deaf
   Governor's Division of Emergency Management
   
5. Managing Storm Debris
6. Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage
   Covers: storm shutters, boarding up windows and doors with plywood, securing garage doors, proper bracing for roofs.
   Texas AgriLife Extension Service
7. Emergency Food and Water Supplies
8. Hurricane Background and Preparedness Information
   Federal Emergency Management Agency
   http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/index.shtm
9. Hurricane Fire Safety
   U.S. Fire Administration
   http://www.usfa.fema.gov/safety/tips/tornado.shtm
10. Hurricane Information Sheet
    American Red Cross
    http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_587_,00.html
11. Hurricanes - National Weather Service (NOAA)
    http://hurricanes.noaa.gov/
12. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
    Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages
    http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/code/Hurricanes_and_Tropical_Storms.pdf
13. Hurricane Vehicle and Watercraft Fraud: Don't Be a Victim
    From the National Insurance Crime Bureau
    http://www.nicb.org/