That is the quote by the Director of the National Hurricane Center Bill Proenza. With the goal of preventing tragedies such as Katrina from ever happening again, the National Hurricane Center is concentrating on public education with National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
The list below is HUGE and meant to be that way! Preparation takes education. So I have gathered some of the best hurricane awareness information available. I advise you to bookmark this page now for later reference.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Hurricane Center advise all citizens to be prepared in the event of a hurricane. Three critical questions must be answered before a hurricane threatens. By knowing your vulnerability in the event of a hurricane, you can reduce your chances of disastrous results.
- What are the Hurricane Hazards?
- What does it mean to you?
- What actions should you take to be prepared?
Did you know the actual hurricane is not the only danger from this severe storm? In fact, although many people have a hurricane plan in place, many do not have plans to prepare for other safety concerns such as storm surges, floods, tornadoes, and high winds. Hurricane preparedness encompasses all these issues. Start your hurricane tour below...