Hurricane hazards come in many forms, including storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. This means it is important for your family to have a plan that includes all of these hazards. Download the Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide for more information. But remember, this is only a guide. The first and most important thing anyone should do when facing a hurricane threat is to use common sense.

Hurricane Hazards
• Basics
• Storm Surge
• Marine Safety
• High Winds
• Tornadoes
• Inland Flooding

Hurricane Information
• Forecast Process
• Disaster Preparedness
• Take Action

You should be able to answer the following questions before a hurricane threatens:

• What are the Hurricane Hazards?
• What does it mean to you?
• What actions should you take to be prepared?

Resources

• Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide (pdf)
• 2011 Hurricane Preparedness Week Poster (pdf)
• Hurricane Preparedness Week playlist on YouTube
• Ready.gov

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