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Infographic, "Make a Hurricane Plan"

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U.S. Government Resources on Monitoring and Preparing for Hurricanes

	FoodSafety.gov (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) What’s Your Food Safety Plan for Hurricane Season? A "plan can help keep you and your family safe from foodborne illness." Available language on website: Español
	National Weather Service National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center See the latest advisories and forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor) Hurricane Preparedness and Response Read about how to create "evacuation plans and supply kits."
	Ready.gov (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) Hurricanes Prepare for hurricanes, including how to stay safe and returning home. Available languages on website: عربي (Arabic), Español, Français, हिन्दी, Kreyòl, 日本語, 한국어, Português-Brasil, Русский, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt, and 简体中文
	U.S. Department of Agriculture Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Commodity Guides Check out these guides on how to "prepare for and recover from hurricane events."
	U.S. Department of State Crisis and Disaster Abroad: Be Ready Learn how to organize and prepare for emergencies when traveling outside of the United States.
	U.S. Geological Survey Hurricanes Read the latest information, responses, news, and publications related to hurricanes.

Information in the CGP about Preparing for Hurricanes

Check out some information about preparing for hurricanes that you can find in the CGP.

	How to Prepare for a Hurricane Federal Emergency Management Agency Publication Date: 2017 Quoted excerpt, "The ability to quickly recover following a hurricane requires a focus on preparedness, advance planning, and knowing what to do in the event of a hurricane."
	Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Publication Date: 2018 Quoted excerpt, "During and after a hurricane, you may need supplies to keep your family safe and healthy. Remember that a hurricane could cut off your power and water supply. You also may not be able to drive because of damage to your car. Roads may be flooded or blocked."
	Safe and Healthy Recovery and Rebuilding: A Guide for Homes in Puerto Rico U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Publication Date: 2017 Quoted excerpt, "This helpful guide is an introduction to keeping or restoring a home after a natural disaster for families located in Puerto Rico. It includes methods, tips and ideas for safe recovery, restoration, and rebuilding that will result in a healthier home for the families you assist and serve."
	Safe and Healthy Recovery and Rebuilding: A Guide for Homes in the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Publication Date: 2021 Quoted excerpt, "This guide covers many types of natural disasters common to the U.S. Virgin Islands like Hurricanes, Floods, Earthquakes and others."

Infographic, "Tropical Storm & Hurricanes: Watches verses Warnings"

Image source: National Weather Service