Hurricanes and tropical storms are cyclones that begin in the tropics. They bring a variety of life-threatening hazards such as high winds, flooding and loss of utilities. 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.
Preparedness Resources:
- Texans, Get Ready! Be Prepared to Survive and Recover from a Disaster
- Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage ( En Español )
- Preparing Your Evacuation “Grab and Go” Box
- Emergency Food and Water Supplies (eBook)
- Hurricane Evacuation Planning for People with Special Needs
- Emergency Supplies Checklist for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
- Additional Disaster Supplies and Tips for People with Diabetes (pdf)
Recovery Resources:
- After a Disaster – Recovery Guide & eBook
- All Disaster Recovery Resources on Texas EDEN
- Managing Fire Ants After a Flood
- Managing Mosquitoes After a Flood
- Snakes & Flooding
Animal Issues:
- Pet & Animal Emergency Planning (external link)
- Evacuating Horses ( Video )
- Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Owners ( Video 1 ) ( Video 2 )
- Sheltering Livestock in Place ( Video 1 ) ( Video 2 )
- Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Producers (eBook)
- More resources related to Animal Issues
Additional Resources:
- Building a Safe Room for your home or business (external link)
- Disaster Fraud & Theft Brochures (external link)
- Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) (external link)
- Getting Help in Texas – 211texas.org (external link)
- Hurricane Safety (external link)
- Hurricane Preparedness
- Hurricane and Flood Information for the Deaf
- Hurricane Information for Kids (external link)
- Managing Storm Debris From Declared Disasters
- National Hurricane Center – Current Atlantic Hurricane Advisories (external link)
- Power Outage Safety (external link)
- Texas Hurricane Evacuation Tips
- Texas Hurricane Evacuation Maps, Routes, Facebook and Twitter Updates (external link)
- TexasPrepares.org – Ready or Not? (external link)
- Texas Road Conditions – Interactive Web Application (external link)
- Surviving a Disater – How Texans Prepare – Videos
