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BEFORE THE HURRICANE

Hurricane preparation for families and individuals

Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate. More>>

AFTER THE HURRICANE

After a flood: the first steps

Your home has been flooded. Here are some things to remember in the days ahead. More>>

DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANES

Hurricane winds

The intensity of a landfalling hurricane is expressed in terms of categories that relate wind speeds and potential damage. More>>

Rainfall and flooding

Learn your vulnerability to flooding by determining the elevation of your property. More>>

Storm surge

The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge! More>>

Tornadoes and hurricanes

Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes that add to the storm's destructive power. More>>

ALL ABOUT HURRICANES