Sort by: Most Relevant Publish Date

HURRICANE EMERGENCY  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

One thing that many people do not think about is preparing a hurricane safety kit for their home. Even if you do not live in a hurricane prone area you should still think about preparing a safety kit for you and your family.

Many people survive a hurricane, only to wind up in the hospital in the aftermath. Here are tips that you can use, not only during the crisis, but in the clean up that follows.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The hurricane season started today and ends Nov. 30th.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

When asked if they would comply if government officials gave an evacuation order this hurricane season, 31% said no. In a similar survey taken in 2006, the percentage was 23.

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.

Tips on how to make evacuating from a hurricane less stressful.

During an evacuation, be sure you have made proper plans for your pet, including an emergency kit and an animal friendly shelter.

Don't get caught off gaurd.

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.

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.

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

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

When preparing for hurricane season it is important to have your children involved, informed, educated and entertained. It is important that children are educated about the season, but not frightened.

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.

Hurricane preparation

How to be prepared for a Hurricane

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.

This is Hurricane Andrew's 15th the anniversary. I remember it all too well.

If you live in Miami-Dade County, you could be confronted with the possibility of a hurricane during the hurricane season. If you live in an evacuation area and you have pets, do not wait until the last minute to find a shelter or hotel that accepts pets

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

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.

These are supplies I used or needed during Hurricane Frances when I was stranded at home.

Unlike many other disasters, hurricanes give warnings and allow time to evacuate and take last-minute precautions. While a hurricane can force you to evacuate your community or even confine you to your neighborhood, you can be prepared by taking just a few simple steps.

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

The American Red Cross has began giving citizens in the track of Hurricane Dean as well as other citizens who generally are threatened by hurricanes during hurricane season some valuable tips and advice in order to stay safe when a hurricane is approaching.

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.

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.

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

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.

Hurricane needs should include having some cash on hand, your prescriptions filled, the best and biggest generator you can afford, shelf milk, gas in cans if you have somewhere safe to keep it.

Ten important tips to keep in mind when preparing your hurricane party.

In my life the disaster and tragedy of Hurricane Katrina will forever be linked to my stay in the hospital.

The basics of hurricane survival and tips for being prepared.

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

Portable electric generators are relied upon by many families and businesses when the weather turns rough. The United States is about to enter it's peak season for hurricanes within the next month, which will increase generator use. Use them safely though.

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.

This article discusses how important it is to have a hurricane evacuation plan.

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.

The Social Security Administration says it is doing everything it can to ensure that monthly payments get to beneficiaries affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Toyota companies has announced a large contribution directed to disaster relief for victims of the hurricane which struck a devastating blow to the U.S. Gulf Coast on Aug. 29th.

Weather kept us stranded in our house without power for 2 days. I will show you exactly how we survived a weather emergency without power in the freezing Midwest.

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.

Hurricanes in Puerto Rico are very common and they pass trough or near the island every year. Most of the time people think the hurricane are not coming

What do you need to do to ensure that you are prepared for a hurricane? Important steps you need to take.

Sometimes you have warning. Sometimes...you don't. If an emergency forced you to leave your home, could you quickly lay your hands on the things you need to care for your pets? If you must leave them behind, have you thought what preparations to make?

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

Living in apartment / condominium, has perils, often over looked or considered. Prevention's against: fire, injury, and crime. Have a designate plan to evacuate, during an emergency or fire. Neighbor help neighbors for better security, and safety.

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

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.

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

The National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning offers resources for addressing the needs of children and families as well as agencies in relation to disaster relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Living in the state of Florida which is prone to hurricanes, I had learned the importance of stocking up food and beverages just in case.

Every family in an area prone to be hit by hurricanes or extreme weather needs a hurricane emergency plan of action.

I recently returned from Riu, an all-inclusive hotel in Negril, Jamaica. Among the things I learned: Never go to Jamaica or any other third-world country during hurricane season.

Although Corpus Christi, Texas hasn't been hit by a hurricane for a few years, we still prepare for one.

This year, NOAA is predicting 13-17 named storms. 7-10 of which to become hurricanes and 3-5 of those named storms to be major hurricanes. All it takes though is one major hurricane to devastate the region in its path.

Manual Switches route power from a generator easily and safely during a power outage after a hurricane/

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.

By allowing your children to be more involved in preparing for a hurricane, whether or not you are able to evacuate, is one way to help children overcome any anxieties.

A Report on Hurricane Boris and Hurricanes this year

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!

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

How our family uses individual backpacks filled with survival supplies.

Preparing for hurricane season is essential.

An account of political and legal efforts of public servants in Mississippi to hold insurance companies accountable for policies that cover "hurricane damage" - insurance companies are defining the term differently to refuse compensation.

Shopping early and not skimping are two rules to keep in mind when hurricane shopping. This article describes a few basic necessities and why they are must-haves.