Download a pdf guidebook.
Hyperlink:
http://www.weather.gov/os/hurricane/resources/TropicalCyclones11.pdf

Preparedness Fast Facts – Hurricanes

What should I do?

  • Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS).
  • Check your disaster supplies and replace or restock as needed.
  • Bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture).
  • Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you do not have hurricane shutters, close and board up all windows and doors with plywood.
  • Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible so that food will last longer if the power goes out.
  • Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances.
  • Fill your car’s gas tank.
  • Talk with members of your household and create an evacuation plan. Planning and practicing your evacuation plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event.
  • Learn about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs as required and make plans for your pets to be cared for.
  • Evacuate if advised by authorities. Be careful to avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges.
  • Because standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding, it’s important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S. For more information on flood insurance, please visit the National Flood Insurance Program Web site at www.FloodSmart.gov.

From Floodsmart.gov

Hurricane Season 2011

Get Protected. You Can’t Afford to Wait. [PDF 108k]
Hurricane Season is Flood Season [PDF 84K]

State Fact Sheets
Alabama [PDF 200K] Text only version [4k]
Arkansas [PDF 220K] Text only version [4k]
Florida [PDF 256K] Text only version [4k]
Georgia [PDF 244K] Text only version [4k]
Kentucky [PDF 248K] Text only version [4k]
Mississippi [PDF 196K] Text only version [4k]
Louisiana [PDF 224K] Text only version [4k]
New Mexico [PDF 224K] Text only version [4k]
North Carolina [PDF 200K] Text only version [4k]
Oklahoma [PDF 220K] Text only version [4k]
South Carolina [PDF 204K] Text only version [4k]
Texas [PDF 220K] Text only version [4k]

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