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Hurricanes

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A hurricane is a severe type of tropical storm. Hurricanes produce high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms. Hurricanes can cause tremendous damage. Winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes and lead to flooding. The high winds and heavy rains can destroy buildings, roads and bridges, and knock down power lines and trees. In coastal areas, very high tides called storm surges cause extensive damage.
Although there are no guarantees of safety during a hurricane, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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• Coping with Disasters
• Disaster Preparation and Recovery
• Disasters

 

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• Hurricanes(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Also available in Spanish
• Hurricanes(Department of Homeland Security)
• Also available in Spanish

 

 

 

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• Overviews

  • Hurricane Preparedness(American Red Cross)
  • Also available in Spanish

• Latest News

  • Health Tip: Be Ready for A Hurricane(08/28/2013, HealthDay)

• Coping

  • Managing Traumatic Stress: After the Hurricanes(American Psychological Association)
  • Also available in Spanish
  • Tips to Strengthen Your Emotional Well-Being Before the Arrival of a Hurricane(American Psychological Association)

• Related Issues

  • Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes(Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service)
  • FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters(Food and Drug Administration)
  • Also available in Spanish
  • Hurricane / Tornado Fire Safety(United States Fire Administration)
  • Also available in Spanish
  • Hurricane Safety Checklist(American Red Cross) - PDF
  • Also available in Spanish
  • Prevent and Treat Other Illnesses and Injuries After a Hurricane or Flood(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Returning Home After a Disaster: Be Healthy and Safe(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Shelter(Department of Homeland Security)
  • What Consumers Need to Know about Food and Water Safety during Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods(Food and Drug Administration)
  • Also available in Spanish
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• Pictures & Photographs

  • Coastal Change Hazards: Hurricanes and Extreme Storms(U.S. Geological Survey)
  • Hurricanes/Tropical Cyclones(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
  • National Hurricane Center(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
  • National Weather Service: Watch, Warning, Advisory Display(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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• Journal Articles

  References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
  • Article: Organized dentistry prepared to protect our members and our profession.
  • Article: Storm of the century (every two years).
  • Article: New Jersey EMS response to superstorm Sandy aided by pre-planning...
  • Article: Deaths associated with Hurricane Sandy - October-November 2012.
  • Hurricanes -- see more articles
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• Organizations

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Also available in Spanish
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Also available in Spanish
  • Food and Drug Administration
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• Law and Policy

  • USDA Programs That Assist Individuals and Small Businesses(Department of Agriculture) - PDF
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• Statistics

  • Effect of Hurricane Katrina: Births in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region, Before and After the Storm(National Center for Health Statistics) - PDF
  • Summary of Natural Hazard Statistics for 2012 in the United States(National Weather Service) - PDF
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• Children

  • Hurricanes(National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
  • Hurricanes(Nemours Foundation)
  • Also available in Spanish
  • Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Children(American Psychological Association)
  • Also available in Spanish