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BEFORE the Storm – Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness & Safety Tips
Know What a Watch or Warning Means
Prepare a Personal Evacuation Plan
How to Prepare for High Wind
Family Disaster Plan
Build a Disaster Supplies Kit or Buy and customize
a Red Cross Preparedness Kit
Get Prepared Financially
Hurricane Evacuation Checklist Printable PDF

Preparedness & Safety Tips for Storm-Related Disasters
Blackouts/Power Outages
Flooding and Flash Flooding
Mudslides Landslides and Debris Flow
Thunderstorms
Tornadoes

DURING the Storm – Ready & Safe

Hurricane Preparedness & Safety Tips
What to Do When a Hurricane Watch Is Issued
What to Do When A Hurricane Warning Is Issued

AFTER the Storm – Relief & Recovery

What to Do After a Hurricane Is Over
Recovering Financially
Relief & Recovery from Storm-Related Disaster
Chainsaw Safety
Food Safety
Important Steps in Flood Recovery
Portable Generator Safety
Power Outage Safety/Blackouts
Repairing Your Flooded Home
Water Treatment

Getting Assistance

To find a shelter, obtain emergency food, water, hygiene items or for help in finding medical treatments or obtaining medicines, contact the local Red Cross chapter nearest you
To register yourself or search for a loved one, visit the
American Red Cross Safe & Well Web site
For Hurricane Katrina/Rita survivors still needing assistance, view additional information and resources

A Primer on Hurricanes

2006 Hurricane Activity Forecast
How Do Hurricanes Form?
How Are Atlantic Hurricanes Named?
Do You Know Your ABCs of Hurricane Preparedness?
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American Red Cross Hurricane Response

Hurricane Season 2006 - News Stories
Hurricane Season 2006 - Press Releases
Disaster Response - News Stories
Hurricane Season 2005

Special Circumstances or Concerns

Children and Disasters
Preparedness for Seniors
People with Disabilities
Companion Animal (Pets/Helper Animals) Safety
Farm Animal Rescue Plan

Helping Kids Prepare & Cope – For Parents & Teachers

Children and Disasters

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