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Natural Hazards

Infographic, "Make a Hurricane Plan"

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Source: Ready.gov

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

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Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Commodity Guides

U.S. Department of Agriculture

  • Check out these guides on how to "prepare for and recover from hurricane events."
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Hurricane Preparedness and Response

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  • Read about how to create "evacuation plans and supply kits"
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Hurricanes

Ready.gov

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Hurricanes

U.S. Geological Survey

  • Read the latest information, responses, news, and publications related to hurricanes.
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Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones

U.S. Department of State

  • Learn how to organize and prepare for emergencies when traveling outside of the United States.
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National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center

National Weather Service

  • See the latest advisories and forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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What’s Your Food Safety Plan for Hurricane Season?

FoodSafety.gov

  • A "plan can help keep you and your family safe from foodborne illness."
  • Available language on website: Español

Information in the CGP about Preparing for Hurricanes

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


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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."
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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."
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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."
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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"