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Links
The Deadly Hurricane - Tampa Bay
http://www.webcoast.com/environment/hurricanes.htm
Description of what hurricanes really mean along the Gulf Coast near Tampa, and suggestions about preparedness and evacuation.
Project SafeSide:Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
http://www.weather.com/safeside/tropical/
The Weather Channel talks about things in safety one needs to follow.
OneStorm Family Hurricane Planning
Provides a free hurricane planning tool for your family or business. Includes a range of articles on many aspects of hurricanes and preparedness.
Hurricane Weather Center
http://www.hurricanecenter.com/
Weather and storm information from South Florida.
Hurricane Survival Guide
http://www.globalweathersolutions.com/
Articles on hurricanes and an eBook on surviving a hurricane. Written by single-handed sailor John Buchanan.
Hurricane and Natural Disaster Brochure
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/hurricbro.html
Presented by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
Get Ready Hurricane Guide by Florida International University
Gives hurricane preparation advice. Includes ideas on how to protect people, pets, homes, businesses, and how to make an emergency supply kits. Also, has list of contacts for these situations.
Food Safety in Hurricanes and Floods
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/food/food_safety/emergencies/hgic3800.html
Information on hurricane preparations and food safety, from Clemson University Extension. Covers storing and disinfecting water, foods to discard or save after floods or power outages and cooking without power.
American Red Cross: Hurricane Safety Checklist
http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/checklists/Hurricane.pdf
Provides information on preparedness for high winds including what to do before the storm, what supplies to collect and the aftermath of the storm.