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HURRICANE SEASON  

The 2008 Hurricane Season begins today, Sunday, June 1, 2008. To mark the beginning of the hurricane season, laugh in the face of this specter of destruction and death to drink a Hurricane on June 1st.

It's that time again. June 1st and November 30th is hurricane season, when storm systems that organize in the tropical waters of the Atlantic and Carribean form, threatening millions of Americans who live in the Gulf Coast states and along the eastern seaboard.

Residents of the coastal states can usually recite the contents of a hurricane kit, routes to safety, and directions on how to prepare one's home for tropical-force winds. Unfortunately, many forget about the family pet until it's too late.

Beyond batteries and canned food, this mom-to-mom checklist will cover all you truly need to know, whether you're a hurricane veteran or first-time storm trooper!

The arrival of Sub Tropical Storm Andrea puts into sharp focus the impending arrival of hurricane season. Preparing your home for hurricane season. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Hurricane force winds, trees can fall down & cause costly damage, besides causing utilities & cable lines to fall. Trees should be trimmed before hurricane season. Certain types of trees should not be planted & others will tolerate better heavy winds.

Ten tips and strategies to be best-prepared for hurricane season 2006; included are links to further resources on how to outfit your home and information on creating your Disaster Kit.

With hurricanes continually knocking down huge structures with alarming regularity, many people are wondering about hurricane preparation.

The hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 through November 1. To make it safely through this season, here are some important things you need to know and do to prepare for a severe storm. Be smart - Plan ahead!

Hurricane preparedness can make a lot of difference in how you ride out the storm.

Between two and five major hurricanes have been forecast in the 2008 season.

The most important thing you can do to be safe from hurricanes is to keep informed and be prepared. Good hurricane disaster prevention includes modifying your home for strength as well as having supplies on hand to make it through the storm.

Knowing how to plan evacuation routes, how to safely evacuate a storm-threatened region, and how to return to a storm damaged neighborhood can help reduce the stress of hurricane season and ensure the safety of both people and property.

Hurricane season in Florida can provoke some anxiety, but planning ahead with some hurricane preparedness skills can help reduce the threats. Here's how to stay ahead of the storms.

June is the beginning of Hurricane Season. Did you know? If you don't think it concerns you, then think again!

After living in South Florida for seven years, hurricane preparation became a no-brainer. The key is to prepare ahead of time, and not wait until the last minute.

Steps that you should take to be prepared for hurricane season.

As a horribly active hurricane season comes to an end, residents in Florida and other coastal states need to prepare for a 20-30 year "busy" cycle in the Atlantic.

Welcome to Hurricane Season 2005, also known as "Sigh Season". This article features Jim Williams popular Hurricane City website, whkch features satellite imagery, hurricane projections and discussion forums.

Hurricane Season 2007 is here. Are you prepared? Living in Florida and experiencing my fair share of hurricanes I know how frightening they can be. Hurricane season runs from June 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007 with most storms usually occurring from August through October.

A hurricane season can be fatal but with this survival guide you can prevent deaths and injuries.

Living in Florida for most of my life, I was surprised that the area that I lived in hadn't gotten hit by a single hurricane for numerous decades. Whenever a hurricane would come, it would always miss our area.

A Mississippi mom gives advice on how to make the hurricane season more bearable based on her experience of being without electricity and water for 13 days following Hurricane Katrina.

You should get your hurricane kit ready and buy the supplies early because if a storm threatens, supplies will be short and lines will be long. Your kits should include, but are not limited to the following items:

Beyond the book, The Secret, let's explore. Before, during, and after a hurricane strikes, it's invaluable to come from a strong sense of centeredness. Let's examine guidelines honed from my own personal experience per the tragedy of hurricane destruction.

Growing up in Florida all my life I became completely fascinated by hurricanes. It was my favorite time of the year. That naive obsession soon became reality when my hometown was devastated in Hurricane Charley.

North Carolina State University proved to be the only national model to accurately predict the 2006 Atlantic Hurricane season. How does the 2007 NOAA prediction compare with NCSU's, and what's the idea behind the new CBLAST model at the University of Miami?

Subtropical Storm Andrea is swirling off the Florida/Georgia coast with top sustained winds of around 45 miles per hour, according to local news reports.

Trust residents in Boca Raton to even take hurricane preparation up a notch. Boca Raton is used to being in the path of big storms and has some creative ways of preparing.

Hurricane preparation

With some preparation, some hindsight, and a little humor, getting through the hurricane season can be less terrifying than it really is.

The location of Pensacola Florida has made it ideal as a Naval Air Station. But it also makes it great for hurricanes and definitely a place where residents should be concerned about hurricane preparation.

Tampa, Florida lies on the West Coast of Florida , but this in no way protects it from the potential onslaught of a hurricane. Recognizing this, the city has taken hurricane preparaiton very seriously and has done its best to get out hurricane preparation information

Miami lie as the tip of the Florida Peninsula and seems almost to taunt oncoming storms. Having welcomed more than its share, Miami is ready to ramp up at a moment's notice.

A comprehensive guide to preparation written by a survivor.

Learn what should go in a hurricane emergency kit in addition to basic supplies, including sentimental items and pet supplies, as well as how to care for an emergency kit so it is useful throughout the season.

A hurricane is a massive storm system that is powered by heat from tropical oceans and the atmosphere. Hurricanes are dangerous storms but you don't have to be intimidated by them.

New Jersey has had many glancing blows from tropical storms. Because it has been generations since the Jersey Shore has experienced the full force of a major hurricane there is a lot of complacency to overcome.

While the hurricane itself is potentially deadly, the aftermath of the storm can be just as deadly. Taking the proper precautions for you and your family can save lives as well as making your and your loved ones much more comfortable in the process.

Preparing for a hurricane is like preparing for a car accident. You know it's likely to happen but your not sure when,however preparation can only take you so far.

Disasters occur all around the world, every single day. In most cases these disasters cannot be predicted, but they can be preparde for.

Hurricane parties should be fun, yet safe. These tips will help you plan a hurricane party for people of all ages and offers suggestions for reducing stress and keeping guests calm during the storm.

Here are 5 useful resources where kids can learn about hurricanes and hurricane season.

An introduction to hurricane basics, and a listing of this year's hurricane names for 2006.

If you have never experienced a hurricane, and find yourself in the midst of hurricane season, chances are you will feel overwhelmed. Not to mention anxious and confused about what steps you need to take to be prepared and safe.

When you vacation in Savannah you are simply surrounded by the beauty and charm of a wonderful southern city. But this is also a city with some storm smarts gained over years of experience.

Officials urge consumers to prepare for fuel shortages by refilling early after hurricane warnings, and that taking precautionary steps aids evacuation preparation.

Hurricane season is underway have you considered what you need to do to survive financially in the aftermath of a natural disaster? This article lists a number of helpful ways to prepare to survive financially after the storm.

We are still in the the hurricane season which ends November 30, 2006 so we need to still be very aware of the importance of disaster preparedness and mitigation. This applies to individuals and businesses as it applies to State and Federal officials.

The American Red Cross is strongly urging those in areas that may be affected by the hurricane to prepare their homes, as well as their families for disastrous hurricane activity. Preparation is imperative. Below are the suggestions made by the Red Cross, categorized