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

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.

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

We all remember the devastation that the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Louisiana endured at the hands of Hurricane Katrina. Thousands of families suffered great losses that includes lives and homes. Being from south Mississippi, I witnessed the devastation first hand.

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

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.

People like to think positively, and passive hurricane evacuation, planned years ahead of time will enable people to go about their business without panic. Many coastal communities are such pleasant places to live that the infrastructure overloads the evacuation matrix.

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.

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.

The hurricane season of 2005 was stunning. While the victims and the nation continue to heal, there are some precautions to take to avoid such a catastrophe in your own life. Educate yourself and be prepared.

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.

Preparing a watercraft before a hurricane strikes is critical to minimize or even eliminate damage. On average, 2 hurricanes affect U.S. coastal areas each year.

Tips on making plans for before, during, and after the hurricane.

While visiting family in Lafayette, Louisiana the last week in July, we decided to visit New Orleans for a night. Even now, almost a year later, the residual effects of Hurricane Katrina were plainly visible driving into the city.

Former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel didn't let Hurricane Katrina stop him from serving the people of New Orleans. The hurricane destroyed his home and the home of the ministry he served.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Hilton Head Island, SC is a wonderful resort and retirement area. It is also part of "hurricane country". Plan to enjoy Hilton Head but plan to be safe and prepared for hurricane season.

One of the biggest things you are going to have to worry about after a hurricane hits would be your insurance coverage.

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.

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

When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, most considered only the physical damage done. This article takes a look at the psychological state of the Gulf as a direct result of Katrina one year later.

Hurricane preparation

The basics of hurricane survival and tips for being prepared.

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.

Items to have on hand should a natural disaster strike your community.

Homeowners have their work cut for them during hurricane season. There are some basic ways that homeowners should prepare for hurricane season: at the beginning of hurricane season, and before any hurricane is predicted to hit.

A personal look at New Orleans and Biloxi three weeks after Katrina. One girl's journey through hell.

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.

As hurricane season approaches, many homeowners will begin purchasing items commonly recommended to protect their dwelling. However, there are unique items to purchase which may speed the processing of your homeowner's damages claim.

Being well prepared in advance of a storm, and knowing what your insurance company expects of you, will make assessing your damage a much easier task.

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

The Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1st every year. This simple guide will help you along the path of keeping yourself safe during a hurricane evacuation.

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

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.

Experts have just announced that U.S citizens living in near the Gulf and Atlantic coast should be prepared for a busy 2007 hurricane season.

Delray Beach, FLA is familiar with the danger posed by an approaching hurricane because of its location on the Florida coast. The efforts made by this community to prepare for hurricanes are a reflection of their experience.

With hurricane season approaching, many people are already starting to think about the possibility of having to evacuate. One thing people often forget however until the last minute, is having to evacuate their pets with them.

This article highlights the true disaster behind Hurricane Katrina. The welfare state.

The basic hurricane survival tips with a few new twists for coming 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.

This article discusses the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, and how homeowners can prepare.

Brownsville, Texas has a unique location bordering both Mexico and the sea. While this encourages a lot of local travel and commerce, it can also encourage the arrival of an unwanted visit by disaster loaded hurricanes. Brownsville OEM is on the job.

You hear a lot about the Hurricane from officials and others, but often the resident's ideas are left out. Well, here is my take on this natural disaster!

One can learn much about a hurricane along with safety tips and ideas on how to survive an upcoming hurricane.

Before the hurricane season starts, it is a good idea to become familiar with what they are and some of the terminology associated with them.

Scientists evaluating data from planes flying into a large hurricane have documented changes inside the hurricanes that can quickly alter their intensity. The scientists say these insights can improve hurricane forecasting.

The time to prepare for a hurricane is before it strikes. To survive a hurricane it is vital that you heed any and all warnings that local authorities give.

Hurricane Carla hit the Texas coast on September 11, 1961. The largest hurricane of record in Texas - and the 10th most intense U.S. hurricane at landfall - Carla has a local and personal significance for this author.

While Tampa Bay citizens are extremely familiar with hurricanes, they still aren't willing to take all the steps needed to provide for their safety. An editorial with a few hurricane preparedness tips.

Hurricanes are serious business! Hurricanes can and do form in several areas of the world, including the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or the eastern Pacific Ocean. They cause billions of dollars in damages.

It's been almost two months since Hurricane Katrina flooded 80% of New Orleans. While much of the city remains uninhabited and uninhabitable, Uptown shows signs of normality. But it's not the "old normal," it's a "new normal."

Hurricane Katrina and the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks should never be forgotten, nor should the victims of both these tragedies. People should not compare Hurricane Katrina with 9/11 but they do.

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.

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.

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?

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:

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

Interview with Westchester woman who provides free housing and additional services to a woman whose home was a casualty of Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina: A Whole Lotta Water explores the emotional, psychological, human rights, race, class, and gender issues affecting hurricane Katrina survivors.

June begins hurricane season and runs through November. August and September are the months that have the most activities of hurricanes seen. Complacency can kill you.

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 season is upon us in full force. Here are some tips for first time hurricane season residents.

While hurricane season has been in full swing for a while, so far this year we haven't faced anything major. However August is a month for notoriously disastrous hurricanes, as we can personally attest to from August 29, 2005.

A checklist for things that will come in handy during hurricane season.

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

Massive damage from Hurricane Katrina remains throughout the Gulf Coast and most noticeably in the city of New Orleans, but as residents struggle to rebuild one major obstacle is that of fraud from people not affected by Katrina.

Adults are not the only contributors to the cause supporting the victims of hurricane Katrina. Children are giving a whole new meaning to the phrase, 'every little bit helps'.

Hurricane Katrina left thousands and thousands of people with no homes, no place to run to and so many to blame.

One person's story of the chaos of Hurricane Katrina and the effect on their family before, during and after.

A disabled Hurricane Katrina survivor is in court today fighting for the return of her dog Pablo, a two year old terrier mix.

As a result of Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath it is vital that the needs of cancer patients and their displaced loved ones are addressed immediately. Numerous agencies are reaching out to help.

Share the emotions felt from one victim's account of their experience losing their home during Hurricane Katrina.

In any emergency whether manmade or nature made, are we prepared enough to prevent further catastrophe? Christopher Cooper and Robert Block examine these questions in their new book, Disaster, Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security.

Where were our troops during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina while the world watched Americans die so unnecessarily?

Hurricane Katrina devastated my home state of Mississippi on August 29, 2005. How are you supposed to feel after something like this affects your life - your friends, your family, your neighbors, your state which you love because it is home?

Next Monday Americans will find it harder to file for bankruptcy protections. In light of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Congress should look to exempt many of the survivors due to the increase in the number of filings following a hurricane.

A review of Michael Eric Dyson's 2006 book on Hurricane Katrina and the way color played into the Federal government's handling of the matter

How to be prepared for a Hurricane

In a previous article, I wrote about how to prepare yourself during the year for a hurricane. When hurricane season is upon you, you must also take some measures to prepare.

Cape Cod is not on the Gulf Shore and is not the first place you think of when you hear the word hurricane - unless of course you live there and then you start thinking about getting ready, just in case.

Statewide agencies are assisting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) hurricane survivors with housing, food, and more.

A comprehensive guide to preparation written by a survivor.

In 2004, Florida endured four major hurricanes in August and September. It was the costliest of all hurricane seasons in the United States.