Hurricane Preparedness & Response
General reference on preparing for, riding out, and recovering from tropical cyclones, hurricanes, and storm surge.
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Tropical cyclones: a working definition
A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterised by a low-pressure centre, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain…
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General reference checklist for a household evacuation go-bag — the bag of essentials that travels with each member of the household if they leave under an evacuation order. Pre-packed bags reduce decision load on the…
Read in full →Saffir-Simpson categories quick lookup
Quick-reference card for the five Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale categories, intended for rapid lookup. The scale measures sustained 1-minute surface wind only; surge, rainfall flooding, tornadoes, and storm size…
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Foundations
- Tropical cyclones: a working definition Sample ✓
- Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale In app
Alerts and warnings
- Hurricane watch versus warning In app
Storm structure
- Eye and eyewall structure In app
- Eyewall replacement cycles In app
- Rainbands and outer effects In app
Hazards
- Storm surge mechanics In app
- Mobile home vulnerability in tropical cyclones In app
- Carbon monoxide poisoning during outages In app
- Downed lines and electrical hazards In app
- Flash flood risk during and after In app
- Hurricane-spawned tornadoes In app
Preparedness
- Evacuation zones and zone planning In app
- Hurricane evacuation go-bag contents Sample ✓
- Medical and equipment-dependent prep checklist In app
- Pet evacuation preparedness checklist In app
Forecasting
- Forecasting and the cone of uncertainty In app
- National Hurricane Center role In app
Climatology
- Atlantic hurricane season climatology In app
Recovery
- Post-storm mold growth In app
- Well water contamination after a storm In app
- Extended power outages In app
- Communications blackout during and after storms In app
- Emergency roof tarping In app
- Boil-water and emergency purification In app
- Returning home post-storm In app
- Mold remediation basics In app
- Documenting damage for insurance In app
Pre-storm preparation
- Installing shutters or boarding windows In app
- Sandbagging for flood diversion In app
- Evacuation procedure In app
- Storing potable water In app
- Fuel storage and rotation In app
- Home preparation checklist In app
During and after
- Operating a portable generator safely In app
During the storm
- Sheltering in place during the eyewall In app
Quick reference
- Saffir-Simpson categories quick lookup Sample ✓
- Supply quantities (water/food per person) In app
- Watch / warning / advisory definitions In app
- Mobility-limited and equipment-dependent considerations In app