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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 (eBook)
    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. Evacuating Horses ( Video )

  8. Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Owners ( Video 1 ) ( Video 2 )

  9. Sheltering Livestock in Place ( Video 1 ) ( Video 2 )
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

  10. Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock (eBook)
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service
    Joe C. Paschal

    More resources related to Animal Issues

  11. Hurricane Background and Preparedness Information
    FEMA

  12. Hurricane Fire Safety
    U.S. Fire Administration

  13. Power Outage Checklist
    American Red Cross

  14. Preparing for Events: Hurricanes
    American Red Cross

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

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

  17. Texas Hurricane Evacuation Tips
    Texas Department of Public Safety

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

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

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

  21. TexasPrepares.org - Ready or Not?

  22. Hurricanes
    Texas Department of State Health Services

Recovery

  1. All Disaster Recovery Resources on Texas EDEN

  2. New! - Recovery Resources in Database

  3. Disaster Fraud & Theft Brochures
    National Insurance Crime Bureau

  4. Hurricane and Flood Information for the Deaf
    Texas Division of Emergency Management

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

  6. Managing Mosquitoes After a Flood
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service

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

  8. Gulf Oil Spills: Potential Impacts and Management Strategies for Agricultural Land
    Texas AgriLife Extension Service